SWG-ARD / Vientiane / September 30, 2013 SWG-ARD Meeting September 30, 2013 Secretariat’s...

SWG-ARD / Vientiane / September 30, 2013

SWG-ARD Meeting

September 30, 2013

Secretariat’s presentation


Content

SWG-ARD – Annual report highlights

SWG-ARD – Update from the SSWGs and members

SWG-ARD – RTM preparation process

SWG-ARD – Other updates / Announcements


SWG-ARD Annual ReportBackground

Prepared by the SWG-ARD Secretariat from different sources SSWGs’ report and documents, MAF, DoPC: Divisions of 1/International cooperation, 2/planning, 3/ Investment, Government data and resolutions, MPI AMP Data base, SWG-ARD members’ report, documents and comments.

SWG-ARD activities and achievements in 2013 are the main focus, it is not a comprehensive annual report on the “sector”.

The MPI received the part 3 “SWG-ARD progress in enhancing development cooperation” on 20/08 as a contribution to the RTM background document.

Some other background information and factual data on the ARD Sector are included in the other parts (1 & 2).

The full report was sent to all participants and is posted on the web site.

A short version will be published for broader communication & dissemination.


SWG-ARD Annual ReportHighlights - General

The SWG-ARD focuses on the MDG 1 and MDG 7. Participation of the Civil society and the private sector to the whole process

of policy dialogue was enhanced in 2013 (at SWG and SSWG level) in line with the 2012 RTIM recommendation.

The SWG and SSWGs organized meetings and consultations in Vientiane and at provincial level as planned.

Thematic consultation at province level and multi sector study tours overseas were organized respectively by the SSWGs Agribusiness and Uplands.

The SWG-ARD’s actively participated & contributed to the revision / writing of: VD-CAP Updated version (final version to be issued in October 2013) 3rd MDG reports (full report issued and available on the SWG-ARD Website) Mid Term Review of the 7th NSEDP (Final version to be issued in October 2013) Upland Development Strategy (New version V5 - following last meeting comments) SSWG - Agro biodiversity ToR

Recommendation / comment: the SWG-ARD and its SSWG are well aligned with the NSEDP but meetings and planning could be better align with the NSEDP cycle.


SWG-ARD Annual ReportHighlights – Focus on ODA

Analysis based on MPI AMP Database (tracking quarterly development finance of 60-70% of all ODA), Semi annual report released in June 2013

ODA (reported following different indicators)

Total Disbursement (USD)

FY 12/13 (Oct 1- March 31) FY 12/13 (Apr1- Sept30)

Planned Actual Planned

TOTAL ALL SECTORS 227 809 731 204 778 196 197 918 476

Agriculture Sector 23 836 694 (10.5%) 27 230 973 (13.3%) 23 658 719 (12.5%)

Forestry Sector 7 453 981 (03.3%) 11 991 422 (05.9%) 7 564 063 (03.8%)

MDG 1 45 786 367 (20.1%) 51 073 317 (24.9%) 43 078 863 (21.8%)

MDG 7 26 364 907 (11.6%) 28 115 788 (13.7%) 20 313 170 (10.3%)

Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry 22 776 824 25 252 237 16 843 075

Disbursement per Region Central Northern SouthernTOTAL ALL SECTORS 48,3% 29,4% 22,3%Agriculture Sector 13,3% 30,3% 12,7%Forestry Sector 7,6% 9,3% 6,1%


SWG-ARD Annual ReportHighlights - SSWG

Under the leadership of the SSWG AgribusinessIn 2013

Promotion and capacity building of farmer organizations, exchange on value chains, capitalization, diffusion of information through various networks.

Plan In 2014 Support to the development of Farmers’ Organization. Capitalization on farmers and agribusiness. International Year of Family Farming (IYFF). Information sharing and discussions.

Under the leadership of the SSWG UplandsIn 2013

Program Based Approach promotion. Formulation of the Upland Development Strategy.

Plan in 2014 Support the establishment of the Division of Program/project management in MAF. Organize meetings regularly at the central level and northern provincial level to

promote Capitalization process and Policy discussion. Develop investment / activity plan for the UDS


SWG-ARD Annual ReportHighlights – Cont.

Establishment of a SSWG on Agro biodiversity ToR were formulated through a participative consultation. First inception meeting happened in September. In 2014: implementation of the annual work plan (to be finalized).

Policy think Tank (NAFRI-PRC) Focus on a study on Food and Nutrition Security implemented in partnership with the

University of Manchester. Study based on secondary data analysis to be finalized and presented early 2014.

In 2014: Recruitment of a TA. Conduct at least one research on another topic (TBC).

An INGO/NPA Agriculture working group was established under the umbrella of the INGOs network.

3 thematic meetings were organized in 2013 on an ad-hoc basis. In 2014: The work plan will depend on members’ activities, interest and propositions.


SWG-ARD – Update StatusUpland Development Strategy

Review and discussion led by the SSWG-Uplands in 2012 and through mid-2013

Consultations with provincial and district stakeholders in all regions in early 2013

Circulation of UDS among key stakeholders of the SWG-ARDReviewed and discussed by SWG-ARD: 11 July 2013Comments from SWG-ARD, key stakeholders, and senior

MAF officials incorporated into a revised UDS V5UDS sent for translation into Lao language

NEXT STEPSLao language version sent to MAF policy makers for review

and further considerationAny revisions will be incorporatedEndorsement by MAFRecommended: inter-ministerial panel for a dialogue to

review UDSPreparation of action plan and proposed investment planReview and endorsement by Government


SWG-ARD - VariousSecretariat’s announcement - RTM

The SWG-ARD will be represented during the RTM – November 19, 2013

SWG-ARD participation to the RTM content Contribution to the background document Contribution to the work on a Food and Nutrition Security Action Plan to be

presented (MDG1)

SWG-ARD participation to the RTM development exhibition SWG-ARD members and Stakeholders (Private, DPs, CSO, GoL) are invited to present:

Extension and information material Publications Agricultural products and in/outputs Agricultural equipment

Submit material / products to be displayed to the secretariat of the SWG-ARD before the 8th of November.


SWG-ARD - VariousSecretariat’s announcement - Other

The FAO recently approved 3 support projects to the MAF1) Food and nutrition security strategy

Complementary process to the current multi sector work on FNS, will focus / review only MAF strategy and pay attention to link with current initiative(s) and other sectors.

Project coordinated by DoPC, DDG (Mr. Savanh Hanephom), to be completed by May 2014.

2) Implementation strategies on capture fisheries and aquaculture

3) Action plan on disaster risk reduction

World Food day – October 16, 2013 MAF will organize a celebration in Savannakhet (detailed program under preparation). 16 - 19 Oct: Agricultural Fair // 17 Oct : official ceremony + visit to the sugar factory.

2014: International Year of Family Farming Nothing planned yet at country level, but various stakeholders and groups will be involved and

may also be interested in partnering. Opportunity to coordinate some actions / express interest to the SWG-ARD Secretariat. At the regional level, the FAO will be conducting a regional dialogue on Family Farming from 21-

22nd November, 2013.


SWG-ARD - VariousSecretariat’s announcement - Other

Cross boarder trade was often mentioned by ARD stakeholders in 2013 as an important topic requiring more collaboration / research / project / investigation: The SWG could be used as platform to facilitate a multi stakeholders dialogue and

exchange of experiences on this matter in 2014, through workshop, task force or research for example.

Partner interested to participate / co-organize such a debate / event / dialogue (various arrangements should be considered) can express their interest to the Secretariat of the SWG-ARD

A new forum / group was created on-line for the SWG-ARD… Why? To create a single point of reference for accessing and exchanging information and data. To support all SWG-ARD members to keep in touch over time. To ease the exchange and diffusion of information, for members and secretariat. In the context of an increasing turn-around of people, to capitalize / retain information

and knowledge around specific issues. All members will be invited to join in a few days

http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/swg-ard





Thank youSome important contacts (September 2013)

Secretariat SWG-ARD mail: Shared address [email protected]

MAF-DIC Mail: Shared address [email protected]

SWG-ARD Web site: http://swgard.maf.gov.la

Secretariat focal person : Ms.Khekthone Chommanyvong [email protected]

Secr. SWG-ARD TA: Mr. Solal Lehec [email protected]

Secr. SSWG Uplands: Mr. Khamsone Sysanhouth [email protected]

Secr. SSWG Agri-Business.: Mr. Rakesh Munankami [email protected]

Secr. SSWG Agrobiodiversity :Mr Christopher Flint [email protected]

Policy Think Tank: Mr Khamphou Phouyavong [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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