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Compensation of farmers Mkuranga

In order to start building the children’s village in Mkuranga, a certain procedure has to be followed and local government plays an important role in this. In 2006 it was agreed that Malaika Kids could build on a piece of land not far from the centre of Mkuranga (both district and place are called Mkuranga).

Various crops ranging from cassavas and pineapples to cashew nuts are growing on the land.
The piece of land placed at our disposal is currently used for agriculture. The district has been allowing village farmers to use the land for growing various crops ranging from cassavas and pineapples to cashew nuts.

In the Tanzanian system the land is ‘sold’ including all crops. Naturally we have to compensate these farmers for the loss of these crops. In the past year an inventory of all these existing crops and the owners has been made to facilitate the compensation process. On the basis of this detailed documentation, the amount of compensation due to each farmer has been calculated.

To make the compensation payments Malaika Kids thought it important to pay the farmers directly, without intervention from the district and the district agreed.
The compensation took place without problems; in most cases the farmers were represented by the eldest of the family. It was noticeable that a large number of women came to the chairman’s (a sort of village chief) office for payment. In return for the compensation, forms were signed – or, as most could not write, a finger print was given as proof of signature. Compensation enables the farmers to plant new crops and in some cases to start a small business.

This compensation forms an important step in building the children’s village.
The farmers were satisfied and for us it was a major step forward; so it was definitely a win-win situation in Mkuranga.
Article: Compensation of farmers Mkuranga
Date: 27-02-2006


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