CONCEPT NOTE SUPPORT FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IMPROVED RICE TECHNOLOGIES MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT...

CONCEPT NOTE

SUPPORT FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IMPROVED RICE TECHNOLOGIES

MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11

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TEAM MEMBERS:GORDON EKEKPI – MOFA/RSSPSAMSON KONLAN - JICAAL-HASSAN IMORO – MOFA/DCSWILSON DOGBE – CSIR/SARIESTHER ODONKOR – MOFA/INTERN

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATIONINTRODUCTION

JUSTIFICATION

POTENTIAL INTERVENTION ZONES &TARGET GROUPS

OBJECTIVES•GLOBAL OBJECTIVE•SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES


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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION cont.

COMPONENTS, OUTPUTS & ACTIVITIES

COSTS & FINANCING

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

PROJECT ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT

MONITORING & EVALUATION

KEY ASSUMPTIONS & RISKS


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INTRODUCTION The framework for agriculture development aims at

modernization of agriculture through mechanization & application of science & technology as means of achieving food security & industrialization (Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda).

Various policy documents emphasize the need to

increase local rice production to meet increasing consumer demands (GPRS I &II,FASDEP, METASIP, etc.)


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INTRODUCTION cont.To increase rice production & processing to cope with increasing per capita consumption, the need for appropriate technological backstopping cannot be over emphasized.

Technology development & appropriate dissemination strategies & approaches become pertinent.


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JUSTIFICATIONISSUES: Chronic shortage of key personnel (technicians &

extension agents) for technology development & dissemination for rice production, processing & marketing

Inadequate equipment & logistics to enhance technology dissemination

Inadequate skills & use in participatory approaches to technology development & dissemination.

These factors culminate in low adoption of available rice-based technologies resulting in low productivity & quality rice.


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JUSTIFICATION cont.

National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) proposed:

strengthening the capacity of the national research institutions & public universities for the development of new technologies

strengthening technology dissemination structures & strategies to enhance adoption of participatory approaches


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POTENTIAL INTERVENTION ZONES & TARGET GROUPS

Potential intervention zones include: – Rain-fed Uplands,– Rain-fed lowlands – Irrigated fields.

Target beneficiaries are:– MOFA (National Directorates of Agriculture, RADUs/DADUs)– CSIR & its institutions, – Public Universities, – NGOs– Farmers, Processors, FBOs,


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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

Global Objective To strengthen technology development &

dissemination strategies to backstop the rice sector.

Specific Objectivesto strengthen the capacity of national research

institutions & public universities through training & adequate budgetary to enhance technology development


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Objectives of the Project cont.

• to foster collaboration among & between national institutions & public universities with their regional & international counterparts

• to strengthen existing technology dissemination structures (e.g. RELCs) to enhance technology adoption

• to promote participatory technology dissemination approaches along the rice value chain


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Objectives of the Project cont.

• to facilitate the formation and development of cohesive & sustainable FBOs

• to facilitate access to farm credit to enhance adoption of recommended technologies


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PROJECT COMPONENTSCapacity development

Research & development

Community mobilisation

Institutional collaboration & coordination

Access to creditMOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT

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COMPONENTS, OUTPUTS & ACTIVITIES


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Component Output Key Activities

1. Capacity Development

1.1 The capacity of national research institutions & public universities strengthened

1.1.1 Conduct resource mapping/SWOT analysis of research institution & public universities

1.1.2 Develop & implement HR plan for national rice program

1.1.3 Provide improved research facility & infrastructure for rice research & development

Components, Outputs & Activities cont.


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1. Capacity Development

1.2 Technology dissemination structures strengthened

1.2.1 Conduct resource mapping/SWOT analysis of research institution

1.2.2 Define & implement human resource development programme

1.2.3 Provide logistics & equipment to facilitate technology dissemination



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2. Research & Development

2.1 Existing rice based technologies refined & new ones developed

2.1.1 Identify & map out existing rice based technologies

2.1.2 Adapt participatory research approaches in priority rice ecologies

2.1.3 Develop/Adapt management tools for productivity increase



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3. Community Mobilization for technology dissemination

3.1 Participatory technologies dissemination approaches along the rice value chain promoted

3.1.1 Interests groups along the value chain are mobilized

3.1.2 The formation & development of cohesive FBOs

3.1.3 Develop & provide appropriate participatory extension tools/approaches



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4. Institutional Collaboration & Coordination

4.1 Rice technology dissemination system effectively coordinated

4.1.1 Establish a rice coordinating unit

4.1.2 Equip the unit

4.1.3 Operationalize the coordinating unit



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5. Access to Credit

5.1 Access to credit is facilitated

5.1.1 Review existing credit systems

5.1.2 Identify existing & functioning FBOs5.1.3 Facilitate linkage between the FBOs & the financial institutions

COST & FINANCING


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Components Budget (GH₵ million) Budget (%)

Capacity Development 18.0 30

Research & Development 15.0 25

Community Mobilization 9.0 15

Institutional Collaboration & Coordination

6.0 10

Access to Credit 12.0 20

TOTAL 60.0 100

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES MoFA shall be the main implementing agency.

activities shall be mainstreamed within the Ministry’s decentralized operations.

Efforts shall be made to foster Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to enhance success & sustainability of the project.

MoFA shall develop a PIM


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Implementation Strategies cont.

National launch to be followed by Regional & District sensitization fora

Annual workplans from RADUs & DADUs shall be peer reviewed & refined for implementation


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PROJECT ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT

National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) headed by the Project Coordinator.

Relevant project support staff recruited.

NPCU shall be responsible for overall management & coordination of the project.

10 regional coordinating units & 170 district coordinating centres shall be established.


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Project Organization & Management Cont.

Regional & District Directors of Agriculture head respective coordinating units

National Project Steering Committee: to provide policy direction.

Regional Technical Committees: oversee & guide Regional & District implementation


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MONITORING & EVALUATION

M&E Unit shall be established within the NPCU.

Responsibilities: • develop the appropriate M&E systems.• define indicators that adequately reflect project output & activities as well as the overall goal.• conduct periodic field monitoring activities• develop work-plans & progress reports


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RISKS & ASSUMPTIONSCommitment of government

Commitment of various partner institutions, organizations & other operatives

Budgetary support

Natural disasters

Prevailing Social Environment


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DPs MOFA

NPCURURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

PSC

RTC

DCC

RCT

RESEARCH

NGOs

FBOsMOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11

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Thank you


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