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PRIORITY AREA |
Forest Based Industrial Development |
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PROJECT TITLE |
Establishment of Handicraft and Furniture Workshop and Handicraft Plantation |
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LOCATION |
Carib Territory |
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DURATION |
Five (5) years |
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BENEFICIARIES |
General public and Forestry Division |
BACKGROUND
Over the years the production of furniture and other related handicraft products in Dominica has been very limited, which has resulted in the retardation of such an economically viable industry. This has been attributed to a lack of skills and raw materials which are available in other tropical countries. As a result, handicraft furniture and other related products are being imported. Handicrafts are being made in the Carib Territory and other scattered areas but with little variety and poor quality. Furniture is being made mainly from lumber products. Importation of skills and raw materials from other countries is being suggested for the survival and expansion of this industry. This project therefore, sees the need to build an institution to house a workshop in which imported skilled workers can share some of their inherited skills with Dominicans. Another area this project emphasizes is the growing of both imported and locally available plants needed for this industry.
A considerable quantity of products which include furniture, fencing, scaffolding and screens can be produced for both local and export markets. Technical advice for such a project can be obtained from countries such as Haiti and the Philippines which are well ahead in such an industry. Revenue and employment will be among the many benefits from such a project.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
(a) Building of handicraft institution.
(b) Establishing plantation of Bamboo/Rattan and other raw materials for the industry.
(c) Making available products for tourists and local and regional markets.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Construction of handicraft building.
(b) Establishing nursery and plantations.
(c) Employing skilled workers in educating and designing and growing necessary plants.
(d) Purchasing equipment necessary for workshop, nursery and plantations.
(e) Training workers.
OUTPUTS
(a) Handicraft workshop for training in design of handicraft and furniture.
(b) Handicraft plantations
(c) Large variety of handicraft and furniture products.
(d) Trained Dominicans in proper handicraft and furniture design.
(e) Less importation of handicraft and furniture.
(f) Revenue from exports
(g) Employment
INPUTS
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Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
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Handicraft building for workshop and display |
1 Assistant Forestry Officer |
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Tools and equipment for designing and planting |
4 Labourers |
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Nursery stock |
2 consultants for training in design and planting |
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Equipment for education and planting |
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NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture.
OBSERVATION
To begin in Year two.
BUDGET
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(a) Donor Contribution |
US$ 684,000 |
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(b) Government Contribution |
EC$ 188,000 |
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(c) Total Contribution |
US$ 754,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
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ITEM |
YEAR |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Equipment/Infrastructure |
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1 Handicraft Building |
100,000 |
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Maintenance of building |
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5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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Tools and equipment |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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Nursery stock |
5,000 |
5,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
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Teaching equipment |
4,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
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1 x 4-WD vehicle |
20,000 |
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Vehicle maintenance |
2,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
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Sub-total |
136,000 |
18,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
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Personnel |
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2 Consultants |
144,000 |
144,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
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4 Labourers |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
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Overseas training |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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Sub-total |
161,000 |
161,000 |
89,000 |
89,000 |
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TOTAL US$ 684,000 |
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GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
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ITEM |
YEAR |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Office accommodation and supplies |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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1 Assistant Forestry Officer |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
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1 Clerk/typist |
18,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
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Sub-total |
47,000 |
47,000 |
47,000 |
47,000 |
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TOTAL EC$ 188,000 |
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