Microprojects can give rise to larger-scale programs
Microprojects can give rise to larger-scale programs
Author: Ideas for Development
The construction and equipment of a school, the drilling of a well, training in agro-ecology for farmers, the development of a health center… these are all examples which reflect the wide variety of microprojects. These projects provide simple and sometimes innovative solutions for improving the quality of life of the world’s poorest populations. An interview with Cécile Vilnet, coordinator of the Micro Projects Agency (AMP).
What is an international solidarity microproject?
A microproject can be defined as a sustainable action for development initiated locally in response to the needs expressed by the beneficiaries, who are actors in their own development. It is characterized by: a local cooperation, a low overall cost (their average budget is about EUR 50,000 for an 18-month period), a small-scale geographical impact, a possible innovative and replicable nature.
One of its main advantages is that it is at grassroots level, with the beneficiaries of Southern countries and their daily needs. In this approach, there is a real human and community dimension. Long-term relationships of trust are built during the implementation of these flexible and scalable projects, in constantly changing contexts.
Microproject, micro-impact?
Not necessarily, as among the microprojects implemented around the world, we see pilot projects which give rise to larger-scale projects (scaled up and/or in other geographical areas around the world), which could be taken up by major development assistance actors. Their impact is consequently increased when they are reproduced.
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