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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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Component Output Key Activities
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
Components, Outputs & Activities cont.
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Component Output Key Activities
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
Components, Outputs & Activities cont.
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Component Output Key Activities
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
Components, Outputs & Activities cont.
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Component Output Key Activities
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
Components, Outputs & Activities cont.
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Component Output Key Activities
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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