Egypt – Matrouh Resource Management Project

Empowering Bedouin Communities to Plan Their Futures

In 2003 ACDI/VOCA provided technical advisors to the Community Development Unit (CDU) of the Matrouh Resource Management Project (MRMP). The advisors worked on-site with 38 Bedouin local communities in the preparation of community action plans, annual work plans and budgets. ACDI/VOCA’s assistance ensured that all community stakeholders were invested in the long-term viability of their action plans, and that available community resources were used to their maximum potential to achieve their goals. The project identified skill gaps of CDU staff and designed a follow-up training program. In addition, the project developed a process for participatory implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the annual work plans. ACDI/VOCA also executed training on participatory methodology and processes for members of the CDU and the subregional support centers and MRMP senior staff.