The UNDP/GEF project was initiated in 1992 covering 17 villages.  The aim of the project was to implement a simple model of community-based natural resources management to prevent over-exploitation and degradation of marginal lands and rehabilitate rangelands for the purpose of carbon sequestration.  The project provided for increasing numbers of livelihood alternatives to diversify local production systems and improve socio-economic conditions.  Measures included small scale irrigated vegetable gardens, pest management, improvement of water supply through the construction and management of water wells, forestry/rangelands rehabilitation, windbreak and sand dune stabilization, and tree and shrub planting.The project produced a variety of reported benefits. Human capital for more efficient management of natural resources was increased through training and other capacity building activities. The condition of natural capital was raised by land rehabilitation, better land management, introduction of sheep as replacement for goats, planting of shelterbelts, development of women’s gardens, and changing building practices to conserve wood. Physical capital benefits include improved food storage facilities and increased stores of grain for dry periods. Financial capital was increased by improving access to local and national markets, production of marketable sheep, and greater access to credit through revolving credit funds. Social capital benefits include the formation of community development committees and enhanced living conditions of women through participation in community gardens and other activities.

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