Appendix 5
WORK PLAN 1995 (continued)

ALCOM Project: Utilization of Small Water Bodies for Aquaculture and Fisheries (GCP/RAF/277/BEL)

Pilot Project Work Plan 1995

Ref: SWB/MLW
Date: 9.2.95

SMALL RESERVOIR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION, MALAWI

Introduction

Malawi has over 700 small reservoirs, most of which are found in Southern Region. While Malawi has a significant fishery resource in Lake Malawi, the demand for fish is growing. These small reservoirs have the potential to supplement the fish supply, especially in rural areas away from the lake. To tap this potential, the Malawi Fisheries Department (MFD) needs methods for assessment, management and enhancement of small reservoir fisheries.

During 1991–1993, the first ALCOM/MFD small water bodies pilot project in Malawi, Methods for Evaluating Small Reservoir Fisheries, contributed to the formulation of a small reservoir fisheries stock assessment method. Two reservoirs in Southern Region were intensively studied to determine fish growth parameters based on length-frequency, tag-recapture and limnological data. Sampling net selectivity was also determined.

An important consideration for developing fishery management and enhancement strategies is ownership and control of reservoirs. There are three categories of reservoir ownership in Malawi:

community owned, those constructed in the 1960's and 1970's by rural development projects to supply water for livestock and irrigation schemes in rural communities;
privately owned, built by individuals and estate owners for farming purposes; and,
government owned, which supply domestic water for municipalities and institutions such as schools.

The objective of this pilot project in Malawi is fishery management guidelines for three classes of small reservoirs: community, private and government. Its ouputs will contribute to attaining the three immediate objectives of the main ALCOM small water bodies project:

methods for evaluation of small water body fisheries potential;
an assessment of the resources of small water bodies in the region and their fishery potential for local communities; and,
the provision of feasible methods and guidelines for enhancement and management of fish production in small water bodies by local communities.

Workplan 1995

Ref: SWB/MLW

Output SWB/MLW 1995–96	Activity 1995		Indicators	Inputs 1995	Risks
1. Information on status of 6 reservoirs at the present state of exploitation and data base of fish species diversity	1.1 Select reservoirs: - 3 community, of which		Six reservoirs selected as per criteria. The government reservoirs selected should be municipal water storage reservoirs with protected watersheds and access.	MFD Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. Vehicle	Suitable examples of some specified reservoir types not found, or do not conform to type after selection.
		1 full all year, 1 fluctuating, 1 drying up;
	- 1 private drying up; - 2 government, of which
		1 full all year, 1 fluctuating.
	1.2 Initial sampling
			Reservoir profiles: topography of the catchment, rainfall and temperature data, soil types, fish species distribution
2. Information on 6 reservoirs on different state of management and enhancement	2.1 Sample limnological and biological parameters		Monthly samples of: water level, surface area, depth, temperature and oxygen profiles, PH, alkalinity, Chlorophyll a, and total phosphorus; fish gonad development, fecundity and period of reproduction	MFD Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. Vehicle and boat Fish sampling gear Water sampling gear Computer	Equipment failure, loss of samples, leading to incomplete data set.
			Seasonal information on length frequency data of selected species (collected using beachseines for small reservoirs and in combination with gillnets for larger reservoirs)
3. Profile of, and tested methods for determining, socio-economic situation and fishery management on selected small reservoirs	3.1 Gather information on reservoirs from secondary data		Compiled population size structure, economic activities, available infrastructure, etc.	ALCOM Socio-economist Contracted Malawian socio-economist MFD Team Vehicle Computer	Lack of sufficient data, or inappropriate methods, to prepare accurate profile
	3.2 Survey reservoir communities to gather information on reservoir management and use, markets and consumer preferences		Report on uses and users of reservoirs, ownership, other communal resources, settlement patterns, community organisations, market and consumer fish preferences, fishing practices, etc.
	3.3 Survey fishing gears used on reservoirs		Seasonal report on fishing gears used
	3.4 Determine demand and availability of fertilisers and fingerlings		Report on type, location and amount of fertilizer and fingerling demand and supplies.
4. Tested options for small reservoir fishery management and enhancement	4.1 Inform communities which control their reservoirs about fisheries potential and options for management.		One awareness session completed at each selected reservoir; communities aware of potential to manage their reservoirs and informed of their fishery potential.	MFD Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. ALCOM Socio-economist Vehicle Training materials	Assessment, management, enhancement options not ready for dissemination, or too difficult for non-specialists to understand.
	4.2 Raise awareness of private and Government reservoir managers about fisheries potential and options for management.		One short course held for private and Government reservoir managers.
5. Malawian staff trained in small reservoir fishery assessment, management and enhancement.	5.1 Train those Malawian staff associated with pilot project on community based management in Zimbabwe.		Two week training/study tour to Zimbabwe completed, and project staff capable of trying assessment and improvement of community reservoir fisheries.	MFD Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. ALCOM Socio-economist Vehicle Training materials
	5.2 Deliver a total of 10 days of formal training on aspects of small reservoir fishery assessment, management and enhancement.		Courses delivered, project staff using fishery assessment methods and capable of evaluating management and enhancement options.
6. Guidelines on appropriate fisheries management and enhancement techniques for use with different classes and sizes of reservoirs	No activities in 1995.

Inputs and estimated costs 1995

Ref: SWB/MLW

				ALCOM (US$)	Government (MKW)
10	Personnel
		Reservoir Fisheries Officer (ALCOM)		2 w/m
		Socio-economist (ALCOM)		3 w/m
		Officer-in-Charge, Nat. Aq. Centre (MFD)		2 w/m
		Fisheries Officer (MFD)			3 w/m
		Sr. Technical Officer (MFD)			3 w/m
		Technical Assistant (MFD)			3 w/m
		Technical Assistant (MFD)			3 w/m
		Fisherman (MFD)			3 w/m
		Driver (MFD)			12 w/m
20	Duty travel			6 000
		international (ALCOM staff)	3 000
		local (MFD staff)	3 000
30	Sub contract (socio-economic studies)			2 000
40	Operating expenses			6 000
50	Supplies and materials			5 000
		Drottingholm nets (existing)
		Beachseine (existing)
		Misc. fish sampling gear	1 000
		Camping gear (existing)
		Hatch products	1 000
		Chlorophyll a analysis	1 500
		Misc. expendibles	1 500		2 000
60	Equipment			22 900
		Vehicle (pick up, 4 wheel drive)	17 000
		10' boat and trailer	1 400
		Outboard engine, 5-hp			10 000
		Portable computer, printer and modem	3 500
		Hatch equipments	1 000		3 000
70	Premises				N.A.C.
80	Training			5 800
		5 Malawian DSA Zimbabwe (3 days Harare + 7 day field)	2 500
		Road transport Zomba-Harare-Zomba	500
		2 Zimbabwean trainers	800
		Local training and awareness courses	2 000
TOTAL				47 700

Notes:

Supplies and equipment purchased by ALCOM are FAO project equipment and as such will enjoy duty-free importation into Malawi.
Non-expendible equipment purchased by ALCOM (vehicle, boat/trailer, computer/printer/modem) remains the property of FAO/ALCOM.
Project staff and equipment will be housed at, and operate from, the National Aquaculture Centre, Domasi
Local payments for ALCOM expenses will be made by the Officer-in-Charge, NAC, according to an agreed spending plan, through imprests from FAOR Malawi charged against ALCOM's allotment advice at FAOR Malawi.

List of staff associated with the pilot project

Ref: SWB/MLW

ALCOM
Ms. Monique Maes	Reservoir Fisheries Officer, Harare
Mr. Francois Noel	Socio-economist, Harare

Malawi Fisheries Department
Mr. Sloans Chimatiro	Officer-in-Charge, National Aquaculture Centre, Domasi
Mr. M. Kapeleta	Fisheries Officer, Domasi
Mr. M. Kumbikano	Sr. Technical Officer (Chemist), Domasi
Mr. Kaziona	Technical Assistant, Domasi
Mr. Mwafulirwa	Fisherman Assistant, Domasi
	Driver, Domasi

Collaborators
Dr. W. Chirwa	Chancellor College, Zomba
Mr. E. Kaunda	Bunda College of Agriculture, Bunda

ALCOM Project: Utilization of Small Water Bodies for Aquaculture and Fisheries (GCP/RAF/277/BEL)

Pilot Project Work Plan 1995

Ref: SWB/URT
Date: 5.2.95

ASSESSMENT OF SMALL WATER BODY RESOURCE POTENTIAL, TANZANIA

Introduction

ALCOM began small water body fishery activities in Tanzania starting April 1994 under its regional sub-project on assessment of small water body resource potential. Mindu and Homobolo Dams, near Morogoro and Dodoma respectively, were selected for study to assess their fishery resources. Mindu Dam is a heavily fished non-fluctuating impoundment of about 400 ha on the outskirts of Morogoro Town. Hombolo Dam is an annually fluctuating dam of 800 ha (full supply level) within an agricultural area of Dodoma District. The methods developed will provide a model for assessing the fishery resources of other small water bodies in Tanzania, and contribute to the general method being developed by ALCOM.

During field work in 1994, it became clear that resource assessment could not be separated from ongoing fishery management, especially at heavily exploited Mindu Dam. Ideas for improved management have already emerged in discussions with fishers and local communities. They will be further elaborated based on the resource assessment being conducted by the pilot project. The pilot project addresses these issues and contributes to the three immediate objectives of the main ALCOM small water bodies project:

methods for evaluation of small water body fisheries potential;
an assessment of the resources of small water bodies in the region and their fishery potential for local communities; and,
the provision of feasible methods and guidelines for enhancement and management of fish production in small water bodies by local communities.

Objectives

For Mindu and Homobolo Dams:

assessment of fishery resource potential; and
elaboration of fishery management strategies.

Work Plan 1995

Ref. SWB/URT

First immediate objective: Assessment of fishery resource potential at Mindu and Homobolo Dams.

Output SWB/URT 1995	Activity 1995	Indicators	Inputs 1995	Risks
1.1 Baseline information on fishery	1.1.1 Collect and evaluate catch data	Sampling data used for evaluation of resource potential: gears used and number/weight/length of fish caught by species	ALCOM Team FD Team Thermister DO meter with probe pH meter	Incomplete catch data
	1.1.2 Collect baseline limnological data	Monthly data used for evaluation of resource potential: water level, temperature/oxygen profiles, pH
1.2 Profile of communities associated with dams	1.2.1 Interview key informants, fishers and fish traders	Profiles used for evaluation of resource potential	ALCOM Socioeconomists	Communities not willing to participate or provide needed information
	1.2.2 Carry out PRA (participatory rural appraisal) in reservoir communities on reservoir exploitation and benefits
	1.2.3 Prepare profiles of fishing activities: fishers, traders, benefits to community.
1.3 Estimate of resource potential	1.3.1 Based on 1.1 and 1.2, prepare estimate of resource potential	Estimates of resource potential being used to prepare management strategies	ALCOM Team FD Team	Data not sufficient to make accurate estimate
	1.3.2 Identify methods and issues for exploitation of the fishery potential

Second immediate objective: Elaboration of fishery management strategies at Mindu and Hombolo Dams.

Output SWB/URT 1995	Activity 1995	Indicators	Inputs 1995	Risks
2.1 Communities aware of fishery potential, and possible methods and issues for exploitation	2.1.1 Hold awareness course and obtain feedback from fishers and communities	Increased awareness of communities about fishery potential, management and problems	ALCOM Team FD Team Training funds	Community not interested in fishery issues
	2.1.2 Revise profiles of reservoirs
2.2 Proposed management strategies	2.2.1 Based on 1.3 and 2.1, elaborate management strategies	Management strategies being tried	ALCOM Team FD Team
	2.2.2 Prepare poster and/or pamphlet explaining management strategies aimed at fishers
2.3 Fishing monitoring system	2.3.1 Update existing fishery statistics system (collection and evaluation of data) to provide key information for monitoring impact of management on fisheries and communities	Improved fishery statistics	ALCOM Team FD Team Training funds
	2.3.2 Train enumerators and key community members to use revised monitoring system

Inputs and estimated costs 1995

Ref: SWB/URT

				ALCOM (US$)	Government (Tsh)
10	Personnel
		Reservoir Fisheries Officer (ALCOM)		2 w/m
		Socio-economist (ALCOM)		1 w/m
		Socio-economist (APO) (ALCOM)		8 w/m
		Socio-economist (NPO) (ALCOM)		6 w/m
		Senior Aquaculturist (FD)			0.5 w/m
		Regional Fisheries Officer (FD)			1 w/m
		District Fisheries Officer, Morogoro (FD)			1 w/m
		District Fisheries Officer, Dodoma (FD)			1 w/m
		Fisheries Attendent (FD)			6 w/m
		Temporary Assistance (ALCOM)		300
20	Duty Travel			8,000
		international (ALCOM staff)	6,000
		local	2,000
30	Sub-contract			500
40	Operating expenses			6,000
50	Supplies and materials			5,000
60	Equipment			3,000
		Thermister, DO meter, pH Meter
70	Premises				Kingolwira
80	Training			3,000
TOTAL				25,800

Notes:

Supplies and materials purchased by ALCOM are FAO project equipment and as such will enjoy duty-free importation into Tanzania.
Non-expendible equipment purchased by ALCOM (vehicle, computer/printer/modem, photocopier) remains the property of FAO/ALCOM.
Project staff and equipment will operate from the Kingolwira Aquaculture Centre, Morogoro.
Local payments for ALCOM expenses will be made by ALCOM staff based in Morogoro according to an the agreed work plan, through imprests from FAOR Tanzania charged against ALCOM's allotment advice at FAOR Tanzania.

List of staff associated with the pilot project in 1995

Ref: SWB/URT

ALCOM
Ms. Monique Maes	Reservoir Fisheries Officer, Harare
Mr. Francois Noel	Socio-economist, Harare
Mr. Henrik Nilsson	Socio-economist (APO), Morogoro
Mr. Kitojo Wetengere	Socio-economist (NPO), Morogoro

Fisheries Division
Mr. R. Lema	Senior Aquaculturist, Dar-es-Salaam
Mr. Mwampulo	Regional Fisheries Officer, Morogoro
Mr. Chambua	District Fisheries Officer, Morogoro
TBA	District Fisheries Officer, Dodoma
Ms. Chirwa	Fisheries Attendant, Mindu Dam

ALCOM Project: Utilization of Small Water Bodies for Aquaculture and Fisheries (GCP/RAF/277/BEL)

Pilot Project Work Plan 1995

Ref: SWB/ZAM
Date: 5.2.95

SMALL RESERVOIR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION, SOUTHERN PROVINCE, ZAMBIA

Introduction

Capture fisheries on Zambia's major inland waters have been static or even declining over the last decade. In Southern Province, there are over 700 small reservoirs on communal lands and commercial farms, ranging in size from 10 to 1000 ha. Most of these reservoirs have fish, either from the dammed streams or stocked in recent years by the Department of Fisheries. Reservoirs are owned and/or controlled by rural communities, District Councils and individuals (commercial farmers), but fishing is not organized. The fishery resource potential, and actual fishing activities, of these reservoirs is not known. To tap this fishery potential, the Department of Fisheries needs methods for assessment, management and enhancement of small reservoir fisheries.

During 1990–1992, the first ALCOM/DoF small water bodies pilot project in Zambia developed fisheries stock assessment and community appraisal methods for small water bodies in Eastern Province. However, proposed management strategies could not be implemented due to local administrative constraints to community management. In Southern Province, the small reservoir resource is much larger than in Eastern Province, and current small-scale irrigation development activities have established community control of reservoirs. These communities, as well as District Councils, could benefit from sustainable reservoir fish production.

The objective of this pilot project in Zambia is small reservoir fishery management guidelines for local communities and governments. Its outputs will contribute to attaining the three immediate objectives of the main ALCOM small water bodies project:

methods for evaluation of small water body fisheries potential;
an assessment of the resources of small water bodies in the region and their fishery potential for local communities; and,
the provision of feasible methods and guidelines for enhancement and management of fish production in small water bodies by local communities.

Workplan 1995

Ref: SWB/ZAM

Output SWB/ZAM 1995–96	Activity 1995			Indicators	Inputs 1995	Risks
1. Information on 6 selected reservoirs at the present state of exploitation.	1.1 Review existing dam inventory for Southern Province and identify dams in categories: full all year, fluctuating, drying; and, community controlled, local government controlled.				DoF Team ALCOM Aquaculturist (APO) Vehicle	Suitable examples of some specified reservoir types not found, or do not conform to type after selection.
	1.2 Identify existing development projects involving SWB's, those SWB's they work on and how these SWB's are managed.
	1.3 Select 6 reservoirs (based on 1.2 and 1.3, and field visits), giving preference to reservoirs in close proximity, categorized by:			Six reservoirs selected as per criteria.
		3 community, of which
			1 full all year, 1 fluctuating, 1 drying up;
		3 District Council, of which
			1 full all year, 1 fluctuating, 1 drying up.
	1.4 Initial sampling			Reservoir profiles: topography of the catchment, rainfall and temperature data, soil types, fish species distribution
2. Bio-physical profiles of 6 reservoirs and locally adapted sampling methods	2.1 Adapt fish sampling methods from Eastern Province for use with locally obtained multi-filament nets			Simplified sampling method	DoF Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. ALCOM Aquaculturist (APO) Vehicle and boat Fish sampling gear Water sampling gear Computer	Equipment failure, loss of samples, leading to incomplete data set.
	2.2 Sample limnological and biological parameters			Monthly samples of: water level, surface area, depth, temperature and oxygen profiles, and pH.
				Monthly samples of length frequency data of selected species (collected using beachseines for small reservoirs and in combination with gillnets for larger reservoirs); fish gonad development, fecundity and period of reproduction
3. Profile of, and tested methods for determining, socio-economic situation and fishery management on selected small reservoirs	3.1 Gather information on reservoirs from secondary data			Compiled population size structure, economic activities, available infrastructure, etc.	ALCOM Socio-economists DoF Team Vehicle Computer	Lack of sufficient data, or inappropriate methods, to prepare accurate profile
	3.2 Carry out surveys and PRAs (participatory rural appraisal) to gather information on reservoir management and use, markets and consumer preferences			Report on uses and users of reservoirs, ownership, other communal resources, settlement patterns, community organisations, market and consumer fish preferences, fishing practices, etc.
	3.3 Survey fishing gears used on reservoirs			Seasonal report on fishing gears used
	3.4 Carry out economic study on demand and availability of fertilisers and fingerlings			Report on type, location and amount of fertilizer and fingerling demand and supplies.
4. Tested options for small reservoir fishery management and enhancement	4.1 Inform communities which control their reservoirs about fisheries potential and options for management.			One awareness session completed at each selected reservoir; communities aware of potential to manage their reservoirs and informed of their fishery potential.	DoF Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. ALCOM Aquaculturist (APO) ALCOM Socio-economists Vehicle Training materials	Assessment, management, enhancement options not ready for dissemination, or too difficult for non-specialists to understand.
	4.2 Raise awareness of local government reservoir managers about fisheries potential and options for management.			One short course held for local government reservoir managers.
5. Zambian staff trained in small reservoir fishery assessment, management and enhancement.	5.1 Deliver a total of 10 days of formal training on aspects of small reservoir fishery assessment, management and enhancement.			Courses delivered, project staff using fishery assessment methods and capable of evaluating management and enhancement options.	DoF Team ALCOM SWB Fish. Spec. ALCOM Socio-economists ALCOM Aquaculturist (APO) Vehicle Training materials
6. Guidelines on appropriate fisheries management and enhancement techniques for use with different classes of reservoirs	No activities in 1995.

Inputs and estimated costs 1995

Ref: SWB/ZAM

					ALCOM (US$)	Government (ZKW)
10	Personnel
		Reservoir Fisheries Officer, Harare (ALCOM)			2 w/m
		Socio-economist, Harare (ALCOM)			2 w/m
		Aquaculturist (APO), Chilanga (ALCOM)			11 w/m
		Socio-economist (NPO), Choma (ALCOM)			9 w/m
		Assistant Director (Aquaculture), Chilanga (DoF)				0.5 w/m
		Fisheries Research Officer, Chilanga (DoF)				3 w/m
		Provincial Fisheries Development Officer, Choma (DoF)				1 w/m
		Aquaculturist, Choma (DoF)				3 w/m
		Fisheries Assistant, Choma (DoF)				3 w/m
		??? Driver, Chilanga				3 w/m
20	Duty travel				6 000
			international (ALCOM staff)	3 000
			local (DoF staff)	3 000
30	Sub contract (socio-economic studies)				2 000
40	Operating expenses				6 000
50	Supplies and materials				4 500
			Drottingholm nets (existing)
			Beachseine	500
			Misc. fish sampling gear	1 000
			Camping gear	500
			Hatch products	1 000
			Misc. expendibles	1 500		2 000
60	Equipment				19 400
			Vehicle (pick up, 4 wheel drive)	17 000
			10' boat and trailer	1 400
			Portable computer, printer and modem (existing)
			Hatch equipments	1 000		3 000
70	Premises					DoF Offices, Chilanga and Choma
80	Training				2 000
TOTAL					39 900

Notes:

Supplies and equipment purchased by ALCOM are FAO project equipment and as such will enjoy duty-free importation into Zambia.
Non-expendible equipment purchased by ALCOM (vehicle, boat/trailer, computer/printer/modem) remains the property of FAO/ALCOM.
Project staff and equipment will be housed at, and operate from, the Department of Fisheries offices in Chilanga and Choma.
Local payments for ALCOM expenses will be made through the ALCOM imprest account in Zambia according to an agreed spending plan.

List of staff associated with the pilot project

Ref: SWB/ZAM

ALCOM
Ms. Monique Maes	Reservoir Fisheries Officer, Harare
Mr. Francois Noel	Socio-economist, Harare
Mr. Robbert Houthuyzen	Aquaculturist (APO), Chilanga
	Socio-economist (NPO), Choma

Zambia Fisheries Department
Mr. Charles Maguswi	Assistant Director (Aquaculture), Chilanga
Mr. Killian Kalonga	Fisheries Research Officer, Chilanga
Mr. D. Nabuyanda	Provincial Fisheries Development Officer, Choma
Mr. R. Wakumelo	Aquaculturist, Choma
	Fisheries Assistant, Choma
	Driver, Chilanga

Collaborators
IFAD Food Security Programme, Southern Province
University of Zambia

ALCOM Project: Utilization of Small Water Bodies for Aquaculture and Fisheries (GCP/RAF/277/BEL)

Pilot Project Work Plan 1995

Ref: SWB/ZIM
Date: 9.2.95

SMALL RESERVOIR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION, ZIMBABWE

Introduction

From 1992 to 1994, ALCOM and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management operated a pilot project to develop a rapid small reservoir fishery assessment method and community-based fisheries management strategies. Participatory rural appraisal techniques were used to evaluate current management and propose new strategies at two dams, Mwenje and Mufurudzi. Management by committee and company has been initiated at Mwenje and Mufurudzi respectively. However, more work needs to be done on evaluating the production potential of different types of reservoirs commonly found in Zimbabwe and its relation to management strategy.

Small water bodies in Southern Africa are characterized by fluctuating water levels. This leads to low water levels in years with low rainfall, but also creates large flooded areas during good rains. The fish population in these reservoirs experience an abundance of food during high water, and little food and growth, stress and increased mortality during dry periods. In order for the fishery to maximize its yields, a good understanding of the dynamics of the fish populations in fluctuating reservoirs is required. This is needed before advice can be given on how to increase the present yield from reservoirs.

Most of the communal reservoirs in Zimbabwe are found in the drier areas of the country, Natural Regions 4 and 5. Over 70% of the communal reservoirs have a storage capacity of less than 100 000 m³ and a surface area of less than 6 hectares. Less than 10% of the communal reservoirs have a surface area of 20 hectares or more. Extreme water level fluctuations can be expected in those small reservoirs situated in the dry and warm areas of the country. Selection of the reservoirs should take the size distribution of communal dams into account, and should concentrate on those areas that are representative for the majority of the reservoirs.

Large variations between reservoirs can be expected, which means that in order to obtain conclusive results a large number of reservoirs has to be selected. However, practically it is not possible to select many of them.

The pilot project will be coordinated by National Professional Officer Fisheries Biologist recruited by ALCOM who will work in collaboration with at least three Zimbabwe institutions:

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management has expressed specific interest in the stocking of additional species in reservoirs in order to increase the overall fish production (activity 4.4).
Agritex can provide some time from their officers and assistance from their field offices. Some of the equipment of the Agritex fisheries unit in Harare can also be used. Collaboration with AGRITEX should be sought for the activities under outputs 1, 4 and 5.
Dr. B. Marshall of the University of Zimbabwe has expressed interest in the study on dynamics of reservoirs with fluctuating water levels.

The objective of this pilot project in Zimbabwe is small reservoir fishery management strategies for local communities. Its outputs will contribute to attaining the three immediate objectives of the main ALCOM small water bodies project:

methods for evaluation of small water body fisheries potential;
an assessment of the resources of small water bodies in the region and their fishery potential for local communities; and,
the provision of feasible methods and guidelines for enhancement and management of fish production in small water bodies by local communities.

Workplan 1995

Ref: SWB/ZIM

Output SWB/ZIM 1995–96	Activity 1995		Indicators	Inputs 1995	Risks
1. Information on 9 selected reservoirs at the present state of exploitation.	1.1 Review reservoir database to identify candidate areas in one or two Districts.			ALCOM, DNPWM and Agritex team Vehicle	Suitable examples of some specified reservoir types not found, or do not conform to type after selection.
	1.2 In collaboration with Agritex, including field visits, select 10 reservoirs categorized by:		9 reservoirs selected as per criteria.
		3 full all year (one of which Mufurudzi),
		3 fluctuating (one of which Mwenje),
		3 drying up.
	1.3 Carry out initial sampling		Reservoir profiles: topography of the catchment, rainfall and temperature data, soil types, fish species distribution
2. Bio-physical profiles of 9 reservoirs and locally adapted sampling methods	2.1 Refine multi-mesh sampling methods using locally obtained multi-filament nets		Simplified sampling method	ALCOM, DNPWM and Agritex team Vehicle and boat Fish sampling gear Water sampling gear Computer	Equipment failure, loss of samples, leading to incomplete data set.
	2.2 Sample limnological and biological parameters		Monthly samples of: water level, surface area, depth, temperature and oxygen profiles, and pH.
			Monthly samples of length frequency data of selected species (collected using beachseines for small reservoirs and in combination with gillnets for larger reservoirs); fish gonad development, fecundity and period of reproduction
3. Profile of, and tested methods for determining, socio-economic situation and fishery management on selected small reservoirs	3.1 Gather information on reservoirs from secondary data		Compiled population size structure, economic activities, available infrastucture, etc.	ALCOM and contracted Socio-economists Vehicle Computer	Lack of sufficient data, or inappropriate methods, to prepare accurate profile
	3.2 Carry out surveys and PRAs (participatory rural appraisal) to gather information on reservoir management and use, markets and consumer preferences		Report on uses and users of reservoirs, ownership, other communal resources, settlement patterns, community organisations, market and consumer fish preferences, fishing practices, etc.
	3.3 Survey fishing gears used on reservoirs and determine selectivity		Seasonal report on fishing gears used and selectivity
	3.4 Carry out economic study on demand and availability of fertilisers and fingerlings		Report on type, location and amount of fertilizer and fingerling demand and supplies.
4. Tested options for small reservoir fishery management and enhancement	4.1 Inform communities which control their reservoirs about fisheries potential and options for management.		One awareness session completed at each selected reservoir; communities aware of potential to manage their reservoirs and informed of their fishery potential.	ALCOM, DNPWM and Agritex team Vehicle Training materials	Assessment, management, enhancement options not ready for dissemination, or too difficult for non-specialists to understand.
	4.2 Raise awareness of local government reservoir managers about fisheries potential and options for management.		One short course held for local government reservoir managers.
	4.3 Follow the impact of stocking dried-up reservoirs on fish production		Level of fish production measured in restocked dried up reservoir.
	4.4 Identify reservoirs with potential for improved production through stocking to fill empty niches		Set of five reservoirs identified, baseline information gathered, and proposal for stocking prepared
5. Zimbabwe staff trained in small reservoir fishery assessment, management and enhancement.	5.1 Deliver a total of 10 days of formal training on aspects of small reservoir fishery assessment, management and enhancement.		Courses delivered, project staff using fishery assessment methods and capable of evaluating management and enhancement options.	ALCOM, DNPWM and Agritex team Vehicle Training materials
6. Guidelines on appropriate fisheries management and enhancement techniques for use with different classes of reservoirs	No activities in 1995.

Inputs and estimated costs 1995

Ref: SWB/ZIM

				ALCOM (US$)	Government (ZW$)
10	Personnel
		Reservoir Fisheries Officer, Harare (ALCOM)		2 w/m
		Socio-economist, Harare (ALCOM)		2 w/m
		Fisheries Officer, Harare		10 w/m
		Chief Ecologist (Aquatic) (DNPWM)			0.5 w/m
		Fisheries Extension Officer (Agritex)			2 w/m
		Fisheries Assistant (Agritex)			2 w/m
20	Duty travel (local)			4 000
30	Sub contract (socio-economic studies)			2 000
40	Operating expenses			6 000
50	Supplies and materials			4 000
		Drottingholm nets (existing)
		Beachseine	500
		Misc. fish sampling gear	1 000
		Camping gear	500
		Hatch products	1 000
		Misc. expendibles	1 000
60	Equipment			6 000
		Vehicle (existing)
		10' boat and trailer (existing)
		Portable computer, printer and modem	5,000
		Hatch equipments	1 000		3 000
70	Premises
80	Training			2 000
TOTAL				24 000

Notes:

Supplies and equipment purchased by ALCOM are FAO project equipment and as such will enjoy duty-free importation into Zimbabwe.
Non-expendible equipment purchased by ALCOM (vehicle, boat/trailer, computer/printer/modem) remains the property of FAO/ALCOM.
Project staff and equipment will be housed at, and operate from,
Local payments for ALCOM expenses will be made through the ALCOM imprest account in Zimbabwe according to an agreed spending plan.

List of staff associated with the pilot project

Ref: SWB/ZIM

ALCOM
Ms. Monique Maes	Reservoir Fisheries Officer, Harare
Mr. Francois Noel	Socio-economist, Harare
Ms. Sophie Mutsekwa	Fisheries Officer, Harare

Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management
Dr. Cecil Machena	Acting Chief Ecologist (Aquatic)

Collaborators
Agritex Fisheries Unit
University of Zimbabwe, Dept of Biology
Contracted socio-economist or institution

ANNEX 3: Indicative budgets, 1995

INDICATIVE BUDGET 1995 - GCP/INT/555/SWE
Rev. 10.02.95 SWEAL95D.WK1 (work/months and US$)					Unallocated		Allocated
			w/m	DONOR BUDGET	w/m	Balance	w/m	TOTAL COST	w/m	MAN/ADM	w/m	COR/REG	w/m	INF/REG	w/m	AQU/ZAM	w/m	AQU/MOZ	w/m	AQU/URT	w/m	EXT/MOZ
1100 Intl Expert and Cons.
01 Programme Manager (D1)			9	105000	0	0	9	105000	2	23333	2	23333	2	23333	1	11667	1	11667	1	11667		0
02 Senior Aquaculturist (P5)			10	100000	0	0	10	100000	1	10000	2	20000	1	10000	2	20000	1	10000	2	20000	1	10000
05 Socio-economist (P4)			11	99500	0	0	11	99500		0	1	9045	2	18091	3	27136	2	18091	2	18091	1	9045
5102 Consultants			1	15000	0	0	1	15000	0	0	1	15000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			31	319500	0	0	31	319500	3	33333	6	67379	5	51424	6	58803	4	39758	5	49758	2	19045

1300 Administrative support staff
		Admin Asst (G6) (Accounts)	12	10000	0	0	12	10000	12	10000
		Secretary (G-5) (MNG)	6	4000	0	0	6	4000	6	4000
		Secretary (G5) (INF)	12	8000	0	0	12	8000					12	8000
		Receptionist (G3)	6	3000	0	0	6	3000	6	3000
		Driver (G3)	12	6000	0	0	12	6000	12	6000
		Housekeeper (G1)	12	4000	0	0	12	4000	12	4000
		Temp Assistance		10000		0		10000		4000				4000				1700		300
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			60	45000	0	0	60	45000	48	31000	0	0	12	12000	0	0	0	1700	0	300	0	0

1700 National experts
	01 Librarian		12	12000	0	0	12	12000			12	12000
	02 Information Officer		12	12000	0	0	12	12000					12	12000
	03 Aquacult/Ext. Off. (Moz.)		12	12000	0	0	12	12000									2	2000			10	10000
	04 Socio-economist (Tan.)		12	12000	0	0	12	12000											12	12000
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			48	48000	0	0	48	48000	0	0	12	12000	12	12000	0	0	2	2000	12	12000	10	10000

PERSONNEL TOTAL				412500	0	0	139	412500	51	64333	18	79379	29	75424	6	58803	6	43458	17	62058	12	29045

2000 Duty Travel				21000		-8000		29000		3000		3000		2000		8000		5000		8000		0
3000 Contractual services				15000		3000		12000		10000		0		0		0		2000		0		0
4000 General Operating expenses				40000		0		40000		10000		0		8000		8000		4000		10000		0
5000 Supplies and materials				40000		5000		35000		10000		0		8000		4000		8000		5000		0
6000 Equipment				30000		3000		27000		10000		0		0		0		0		0		17000
8000 Fellowship/Training				20000		-22000		42000		15000		15000		0		5000		2000		5000		0
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT				166000		-19000		185000		58000		18000		18000		25000		21000		28000		17000

SUB TOTAL PROJECT				578500		-19000		597500		122333		97379		93424		83803		64458		90058		46045

9100 Support cost 13%				75205

GRAND TOTAL				653705

INDICATIVE BUDGET 1995 - GCP/RAF/277/BEL
Rev.10.2.95 BELAL95D.WK1 (work/months and US$)
					Unallocated		Allocated
			w/m	DONOR BUDGET	w/m	Balance	w/m	TOTAL COST	w/m	SWB/GEN	w/m	SWB/POT	w/m	SWB/MLW	w/m	SWB/URT	w/m	SWB/ZAM	w/m	SWB/ZIM
1100 Intl Expert and Cons.
01 Programme Director			1	10000	0	0	1	10000	1	10000
02 Senior Aquaculturist (P-5)			2	18000	0	0	2	18000	1	9000	1	9000
03 SmallReservoir Fish Off (P4/5)			12	114000	0	0	12	114000	2	19000	2	19000	2	19000	2	19000	2	19000	2	19000
04 Socio-Economist (P-4)
51 Consultants			3	45000	0	0	3	45000	1	15000	2	30000
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			18	187000	0	0	18	187000	5	53000	5	58000	2	19000	2	19000	2	19000	2	19000

1300 Administrative support staff
		Secretary (G-5)	6	4000	0	0	6	4000	6	4000
		Receptionist (G-3)	6	3000			6	3000	6	3000
		Driver (G-3)	12	6700	0	0	12	6700	12	6700
		Temp Assistance		5300		0	0	5300		5000						300
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			24	19000	0	0	24	19000	24	18700	0	0	0	0	0	300	0	0	0	0

1700 National experts
	01 Fisheries Officer (ZIM)		12	15000	0	0	12	15000											12	15000
	02 Socio-economist (ZAM)		12	12000	0	0	12	12000									12	12000
	03 Consultants		9	9000	0	0	9	9000	3	3000	6	6000
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			33	36000	0	0	33	36000	3	3000	6	6000	0	0	0	0	12	12000	12	15000

PERSONNEL TOTAL			75	242000		0	75	242000	32	74700	11	64000	2	19000	2	19300	14	31000	14	34000

2000 Duty Travel				40000		7000		33000		6000		3000		6000		8000		6000		4000
3000 Contractual services				20000		9500		10500				4000		2000		500		2000		2000
4000 General Operating expenses				40000		0		40000		13000		3000		6000		6000		6000		6000
5000 Supplies and materials				20000		0		20000				1500		5000		5000		4500		4000
6000 Equipment				40000		-16300		56300				5000		22900		3000		19400		6000
8000 Fellowship/Training				35000		0		35000		5000		17200		5800		3000		2000		2000
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT				195000		200		194800		24000		33700		47700		25500		39900		24000

SUB TOTAL PROJECT				437000		200		436800		98700		97700		66700		44800		70900		58000

9100 Support cost 13%				56810

GRAND TOTAL				493810

INDICATIVE BUDGET 1995 - TCP/RAF/2380(T)
(Rev.9.2.95) (work/months and US$)
				Unallocated		Allocated
		w/m	Total Budget	w/m	Balance	w/m	Total Cost	w/m	EXT/CON	w/m	EXT/ZAM	w/m	EXT/MOZ
1100 Intl Expert and Cons.
06 Extension/Training Consultant			84692		54692	5	30000	2	12000			3	18000
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			84692	0	54692	5	30000	2	12000	0	0	3	18000

1300 Administrative support staff
	Temp Assistance		2417		0		2417		2417
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			2417		0		2417		2417		0		0

PERSONNEL TOTAL			87109		54692	5	32417	2	14417	0	0	3	18000

2000 Duty Travel			25026		5026		20000		10000		2000		8000
4000 General Operating expenses			18344		4344		14000		2000		4000		8000
5000 Supplies and materials			23391		9391		14000		2000		4000		8000
6000 Equipment			2775		2775		0
8000 Fellowship/Training			30121		-9879		40000		20000		10000		10000
SUB TOTAL COMPONENT			99657		11657		88000		34000		20000		34000

GRAND TOTAL			186766		66349		120417		48417		20000		52000

INDICATIVE BUDGET: SADC AND COUNTRY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALCOM ACTIVITIES IN 1995
10.2.95 BUDSAD95.WK1 (work months and US$)
		TOTAL INPUTS		SADC INLAND		SADC MARINE		ANGOLA		BOTSWANA		LESOTHO		MALAWI		MOZAMBIQUE		NAMIBIA		SOUTH AFRICA		SWAZILAND		TANZANIA		ZAMBIA		ZIMBABWE
DESCRIPTION		w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$	w-m	US$
Professional staff		128	89500	1	1000					1	1000	0.5	500	15	10000	60	36000							26.5	20000	20	16000	4.5	5000
Support staff		78	26800											12	6000	12	6000							24	4800	30	10000
	Sub-total Personnel	206	116300	1	1000	0	0	0	0	1	1000	0	500	27	16000	72	42000	0	0	0	0	0	0	50.5	24800	50	26000	4.5	5000
Materials/equipment			18000												1000		12000								2000		3000
Operating expenses			12500														2000								500		10000
Facilities			9700												1200		2000								1500		5000
	Sub-total non-personnel		40200		0		0		0		0		0		2200		16000		0		0		0		4000		18000		0
TOTAL INPUTS		206	156500	1	1000	0	0	0	0	1	1000	0	500	27	18200	72	58000	0	0	0	0	0	0	50.5	28800	50	44000	4.5	5000

ALCOM total budget (Sweden, Belgium & TCP 1994)			1335411
SADC & Countries percent of total ALCOM Budget			12%

Appendix 5 WORK PLAN 1995 (continued)

ANNEX 3: Indicative budgets, 1995

Appendix 5
WORK PLAN 1995 (continued)