COUNTRYPROGRAMMINGFRAMEWORKFORTHECOMMONWEALTHOFTHEBAHAMAS

2016-2019

October2015

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Contents

I. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

II. Country context and priorities ......................................................................................................... 3

III. FAO’s contribution and expected results ........................................................................................ 4

IV. Implementation, monitoring and reporting arrangements ............................................................... 6

IV.1.1 CPF Annex 1: CPF Results and Resource Requirements for 2016 to 2019 .................. 8IV.1.2 Annex 2: UN-system linkage ....................................................................................... 12IV.1.3 Annex 3: TCP Indicative Pipeline ............................................................................... 14IV.1.4 Map of Linkages with regional, sub-regional priorities and opportunities ................. 15

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I. Introduction

1. This Country Programming Framework (CPF) sets out three government priority areas to guide FAO partnership and support with the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The goal is to bring together innovative international best practices and global standards with national and regional expertise during the four years from 2016 to 2019.

2. The CPF was prepared following consultation and agreement with representatives of:

Ministries of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Health (Nutrition Unit), Social Services and Education; members of the Committee on FAO Matters; Civil society and Non-Governmental Organizations; Farmers’ organizations, and regional development partners.

II. Countrycontextandpriorities

3. The Bahamas is currently in the process of developing a long term National Development Plan to be known as VISION 2040. Led by the Economic Development Planning of the Office of The Prime Minister, Ministry of Investments and supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the plan is expected to provide to outline the national development agenda at the highest level. It will be a multi-sectoral, non-partisan, inclusive roadmap of development for the country over the next twenty-five years. The VISION 2040 was launched earlier this year and has so far completed an early situational analysis with focus on social policy, governance, the environment, infrastructure and the economy. It continues with an emphasis on building national dialogue and consensus for the process. It is expected that the final document will be ready in 2016.

Among the national priorities that align with the FAO mandate include Youth unemployment, reduction in the level of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), reduction in the High Food Import Bill and Climate Change adaptation. Of note is that the unemployment rate was 15.7% in the last quarter of 2014, with unemployment among youth (15 – 24) recorded at 31%. This is an area on which the government is focusing its efforts. At the sectoral level, 1.3% of the national annual budget has been allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture for 2015/16. Despite this, and a 1.8% contribution to GDP (2014, World Bank), the sector is receiving increasing attention. The development of agriculture is being guided by the 2013 document, Rebuilding Bahamian Agriculture: A 20 Year Plan by Wm. J. Godfrey Eneas. It includes the continued consolidation of the implementation of The Bahamas Agricultural & Marine Sciences Institute (BAMSI). This is a USD 20M national investment which has been established to drive the development of agriculture and use of marine resources, create employment opportunities and increase agricultural production in the country.

In addition to the above, another relevant issue for The Bahamas is the impact of changes in consumption patterns which have contributed to the emergence of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases [CNCDs] which is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Together with the high food import bill which is estimated to be above USD 500 million annually, there are several areas of attention required in food and nutrition security. The National Food and Security Policy and Action Plan, which is currently being drafted with the support of the FAO, will form the basis for addressing these over the medium to longer term. With respect to gender, The Bahamas prepared a draft National Gender Policy which was in final consultation in 2013.

4. Within the framework of the five Strategic Objectives of FAO, the region of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has prioritized three Regional Initiatives which target key areas of work – 1) Hunger Free Latin America and the Caribbean (related mainly to SO1, SO3); 2) Family Farming and Rural Territorial Development (related mainly to SO3, SO5); and 3) Agricultural

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and Food Value Chain Development – Improving Food and Feed Systems (related mainly to SO2, SO4). Further, the Caribbean Sub-region has developed a strategic plan with four main programme elements which based on the last CPF process, the three Regional Initiatives and the five Strategic Objectives. These programme elements were approved at the meeting of Caribbean Ministers attending the FAO Regional Conference in March 2014. They are as follows:

a. Zero Hunger Challenge Initiative b. Value Chain (Food and Feed Systems) Initiative and Small Scale/Family Farming c. Risk Management, Resilience and Territorial Development d. Public Policy and Governance

The priority areas identified by national stakeholder for theire new CPF are clearly integrated into this framework and continue to build on the advances that have been made in the concluding CPF (2012 – 2017). Between FAO’s mandate and its gender equality goal and objectives there is a clear synergy. FAO believes that progress towards eliminating hunger and poverty will result from: i) ensuring that its programmes and projects, as well as its normative work, reduce the gap between rural women and men in access to productive resources and services; ii) ensuring that women and men have the ability to influence programme and policy decision-making, and building institutional responsiveness and accountability (voice); and iii) ensuring that rural women and men can take up economic opportunities to improve their individual and household well-being (agency). Women’s ability to articulate their needs and priorities will facilitate the ability of rural institutions in member countries to address women’s needs and become more accountable to both women and men farmers. Both women and men need an enabling environment to exercise choices and transform them into desired actions and outcome.

III. FAO’scontributionandexpectedresults

5. The following are the three priority areas that have been identified for collaboration between FAO and The Bahamas over the period 2016 – 2019:

I. Food and Nutrition Security and Safety

II. Climate Change and Sustainable Resource Management III. Poverty Elimination Additionally, FAO will continue to advocate for global and inter-regional dialogue and collaboration, where appropriate, support the country to participate in the normative work of bodies, treaties, commissions such as but not limited to CODEX1, IPPC2, OIE, WECAFC3, Plant and Genetic Resources Commission, and JMPM4. In addressing these priorities, FAO’s support can directly contribute to providing a strategic approach to the national development agenda. The priority areas are also aligned with the current focus of FAO work in the region and therefore will fully benefit from the work programmes that the Organization has the capacity to deliver effectively.

1CODEX Alimentarius - FAO and WHO food and veterinary standards body. 2 International Plant Protection Convention, 3 Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission 4 FAO/WHO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Management

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It should also be noted that strategic partnerships with non-state actors are crucial for achieving the CPF results. At a national level, it can be achieved by mobilizing other actors to work together in sharing the best available knowledge and capacities to provide the most effective services toward common goals. These partners should include academia and research institutions, civil society - including technical NGOs, producers’ organizations and cooperatives, and the private sector. It should also consider UN agencies, funding and development partners, south-south cooperation governments, international financial institutions (IFIs) and inter-governmental entities. Currently, Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, are in the process of developing a United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (UNMSDF) of assistance, which will replace the UNDAF5 as a mechanism for the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) delivery. It seeks to strengthen regional and national capacity for the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also, it supports the governments in developing appropriate mechanisms for tapping into the contributions of other actors in delivering shared national sustainable development priorities. The Common Multi-Country Assessment (CMCA), the first step in the preparation of the UNMSDF has been drafted. It provides an analysis of the main development challenges facing the Caribbean region within the context of the Post 2015 agenda and human rights commitments, the outcome of the third International Conference on Small Island Developing states (The Samoa Pathway) and SDGs. The CMCA will provide a foundation for the region to identify its strategic priorities and goals underpinned by national analysis and consultative processes. The proposed SDGs and targets, as well as other internationally agreed goals, conventions and treaty obligations provide a framework for national planning and strategies. In this regard, the development of the CMCA is in the preliminary stages of identifying priority areas. Social Inclusion and Equality, Health and Well-being and Food and Nutrition Security under the social thematic area, and sustainable agriculture under the Environmental thematic area are those most relevant to FAO’s support to The Bahamas. Each of these aligns closely with the priority areas identified for the CPF and therefore provide opportunities for synergies and joint programming with other UN agencies.

6. For each of the priority areas, the FAO’s support will focus on the following: a. Food and Nutrition Security and Safety – covers a range of issues which include

support to improve productivity and production practices by supporting agriculture data management, addressing post-harvest management and review of supporting agricultural policies. To improve food safety systems, food waste management and promotion of safe food environments will be targeted. The implementation of the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy will also form part of this thematic area with emphasis on supporting the national school feeding programme and addressing under and over-nutrition in the country. For this particular area, special emphasis will be placed on implementing a gender focused approach to ensuring the women and other groups who may have been traditionally marginalized, are included in all aspects of review, planning, implementation and planning.

b. Climate Change and Sustainable Resource Management – importantly, the work in

this area will focus on supporting a Climate Smart agriculture approach for sustainable production including selection of crop and livestock germplasm that are adaptable to climate change, and ecosystem management. Also to be supported are development and implementation of natural resource management practices that foster employment opportunities for communities and improving the use of energy conservation practices.

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c. Poverty Elimination - under this priority, FAO support will focus on developing sustainable livelihood programmes focusing on pro-poor initiatives. This is expected to include skills training for decent employment, entrepreneurial programmes and community and farmers’ gardens and markets. Community gardens refer to farm zones where land, infrastructure and services will be provided to families who will operate individual plots. Market support will also be provided.

IV. Implementation,monitoringandreportingarrangements

7. The total resource requirement for the CPF is USD 2 180 000. With an anticipated TCP allocation of USD 100 000 per biennium, a total of USD 200 000 will indicatively be available as new TCP support during the period of the CPF. Existing TCP support will provide an additional amount of approximately 180 000 to support the ongoing project to improve fisheries and aquaculture governance. Therefore a balance of USD 1 800 000 will need to be mobilized from other sources. In that regard, the new TCP allocation will need to be used a in strategic and catalytic manner to leverage other resources. It will be important for the Government and FAO to work closely to identify potential opportunities for resource mobilization. This may include development of a Unilateral Trust Fund project for at least one area of work. Tri-partite arrangements in which FAO provides technical expert assistance for ongoing projects in the country with donor partners are also a consideration. At the same time, the mobilization of resources for the CPF will be supported by the FAO sub-regional and regional offices through participation in regional mechanisms (e.g. CARICOM, CAHFSA) and projects and South-South Cooperation. Other potential sources of mobilization which should be explored can include the CELAC FNS initiative (south-south cooperation). It is important to note that FAO can be an implementing partner for GEF in The Bahamas. As such, the Ministry of Environment and Housing and The Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission (as GEF political and operational focal points respectively) are key partner to engage in resource mobilization. A Resource Mobilization Strategy will be developed to facilitate a systematic approach. Beyond funding mobilization, FAO can also support the country development agenda in the role of a neutral entity which can broker partnerships, bringing together several actors (civil society, private sector, public sector, and academia) to dialogue and develop strategic partnerships. This can facilitate improved governance and public policy that supports the achievement of national development goals.

8. The CPF will be pursued through partnerships as broad as possible, in alignment with the joint

efforts of the Government of The Bahamas and with development partners for enhanced coordination and aid effectiveness. The Government of The Bahamas and FAO look forward to seeking collaboration and support from all concerned partners for the successful implementation of the CPF.

9. The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government will lead the

implementation and monitoring of the CPF on behalf of the Government and in joint collaboration with FAO. In addition, The Bahamas Committee on FAO Matters6 will provide support for the monitoring and the coordination of necessary inter-ministerial actions in furtherance of the CPF. Other key ministries and their agencies will participate in implementation committees specific to the thematic area.

A yearly review of the CFP progress will be undertaken during an accountability meeting which will be jointly chaired by the FAO Representative and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry

6 The Bahamas Committee on FAO Matters is an inter-ministerial body which is chaired by The BahamasAmbassador to the FAO. Its functions include oversight and support of all FAO activities in the country.MembershipincludesstakeholderMinistriesandNGOs.

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of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government. The progress of the CPF will be measured against the CPF Results Matrix (Annex I). Revisions and adjustments as well as support to promote the achievement of the CPF will be discussed in this forum.

10. Major changes in country circumstances can be addressed by a CPF revision as and when needed.

This document represents the commitment of the FAO, subject to the availability of funding, to assist The Bahamas in addressing its development agenda. The CPF is co-owned and implemented by the Government of The Bahamas, principally through its Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government and the FAO. The Government of The Bahamas fully embraces the CPF 2016-2019, and through signature of the CPF document, declares its commitment to effective collaboration and further invites support from all stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the Country Programming Framework.

On behalf of: The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representation in Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize

Hon. V. Alfred Gray Mr. Jerome Thomas Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government

FAO Representative in Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize

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Annexes: Annex 1: CPF results and resource requirements matrix Annex 2: UN-system linkage (explicit reference and linkage to the wider UN-system developmental context within the country) Annex 3: TCP indicative pipeline -- potential areas of support

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IV.1.1 CPFAnnex1:CPFResultsandResourceRequirementsfor2016to2019

Government Priority 1: FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY AND SAFETY Related UNMSDF7 Outcome: currently in the process of drafting. Indicative Goal 2. Social: Health and Well-being; Indicative Goal 3: Social: Nutrition, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Regional Priority: RI 1

Output and indicator Indicator target and year of achievement

Indicative Resource Requirements (‘000 USD)8

Implementing partners (Government actors and other) Total estimated

resources required

Available funding

Resource mobilization target

Voluntary (Including UTF)

SSC or other Partnerships TCP

Output 1.1: Market oriented pproduction and productivity capacity of the agricultural sector of The Bahamas strengthened and modernized with improved linkages to markets to absorb increased production. [2.1.3 Number of public and private knowledge organizations and institutions, management agencies and networks that received organizational and institutional and/or technical capacity development support from FAO on the basis of assessed needs] [2.2.2 Number of policy processes with cross-sector dialogue on integrated and more sustainable agricultural and natural resource production systems that were supported by FAO] [2.4.3 Number of relevant data/information products that were produced by stakeholders with capacity development support from FAO]

Extension officers and farmers trained in at least 3 key production and post-harvest practices by 2017

By 2018 at least one policy process is reviewed with the support of FAO

By 2017, a review of agricultural

data management is prepared

400 0 400 0

Ministry of Agriculture, Bahamas Agricultural Investment Cooperation (BAIC), farmers groups, private sector and academia, Bahamas Department of Statistics

Output 1.2: Improved food safety practices developed and implemented for Bahamas, with the support of FAO. [4.2.2 Number of countries provided with FAO support for reducing food waste and loss ]]

Public education and

communication programme on food safety, particularly for school

environments is developed with FAO support by 2018

A policy for the reduction of food waste is prepared by 2019

300 0 0 230 70

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, school communities including teachers, administrative staff, parents, students, community.

Output 1.3: Incidence of over and under nutrition in the country reduced.

Food and Nutrition Security Plan amended by 2016

500 0 0 500 50

FAO Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education,

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Government Priority 1: FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY AND SAFETY Related UNMSDF7 Outcome: currently in the process of drafting. Indicative Goal 2. Social: Health and Well-being; Indicative Goal 3: Social: Nutrition, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Regional Priority: RI 1

Output and indicator Indicator target and year of achievement

Indicative Resource Requirements (‘000 USD)8

Implementing partners (Government actors and other) Total estimated

resources required

Available funding

Resource mobilization target

Voluntary (Including UTF)

SSC or other Partnerships TCP

[1.1.2 Improving capacities of governments and stakeholders to develop and implement legal frameworks and accountability mechanisms to realize the right to adequate food and to promote secure and equitable access to resources and assets] [1.21 Number of policy processes with more inclusive coordination across sectors and stakeholders for food security and nutrition governance as a result of FAO support ]

Food and Nutrition Security inter-ministerial mechanism which

supports the incorporation of gender considerations developed with FAO

support by 2017

National dietary guidelines are updated with FAO support by 2016

and include gender review

By 2017, a gender focused dietary diversity score survey is undertaken

with FAO support which informs government decision-making

civil society groups, gender sectoral focal points, gender development organizations, UNWomen.

Output 1.4: National School Feeding Programme is strengthened. [1.2.1 Number of policy processes with more inclusive coordination across sectors and stakeholders for food security and nutrition governance as a result of FAO support]

By 2017 assessment of School Feeding Programme undertaken

with gender focus to develop gender differentiated intervention

A model for improved linkages

between the school feeding programme and produce from small

farmers developed with FAO support by 2019

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FAO National Committee, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Services and Community Development, school communities, small farmer and fishers groups, gender development organization

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GovernmentPriority2:CLIMATECHANGEANDSUSTAINABLERESOURCEMANAGEMENTRelatedUNMSDF9Outcome:currentlyintheprocessofdrafting.IndicativeGoal3.Environment:ClimateChangeandvariability.IndicativeGoal3.Environment:NaturalResources–terrestrial,coastalandmarineresourcesandecosystemsRegionalPriority:RI3

Outputandindicator Indicatortargetandyearofachievement

IndicativeResourceRequirements(‘000USD)10

Implementingpartners(Governmentactorsandother)

Totalestimatedresourcesrequired

Availablefunding

Resourcemobilizationtarget

Voluntary(IncludingUTF)

SSCorotherPartnerships TCP

Output2.1:Climatesmartagriculturalpracticesdevelopedandimplemented.

[2.1.1NumberofFAOsupportedinitiativesthatusedinclusiveandparticipatoryapproachestovalidateandfacilitateuptakeofinnovativepracticesforsustainableagriculturalproduction]

By 2019, at least 3 best practicesdocumented and disseminated tostrengthen climate smartagricultural approach to domesticcrop production and selection ofcropand livestockgermplasmthatareadaptabletoclimatechange

300 0 0 300 0MinistryoftheEnvironment,MinistryofAgriculture,smallfarmers

Output2.2:Naturalresourcemanagementpracticesdevelopedandimplemented.

[2.1.2NumberofFAOsupportedinitiativesconductedtoidentify,document,andfacilitateuptakeofintegratedandmulti-sectoralstrategiesforsustainableecosystemmanagement,restorationandclimatechangeadaptationandmitigation].[2.1.3Numberofpublicandprivateknowledgeorganizationsandinstitutions,managementagenciesandnetworksthatreceivedorganizationalandinstitutionaland/ortechnicalcapacitydevelopmentsupportfromFAOonthebasisofassessedneeds].[2.2.1Numberofcountriessupportedwithanalysesofgovernanceissuesandoptionsforintegratedagriculturalandnaturalresourcessectorsustainability].

By2016,governancemechanismsareimprovedinfisheriesandaquacultureOnetrainingprogrammedevelopedwithFAOsupportforresponsibleagriculturepesticideuseby2018Atleasttwostudiesconductedtopromotemangrovemanagementandcommercialpineresintappingby2019

420 180 0 240 0

MinistryofAgriculture,MinistryoftheEnvironment,forestmanagementgroups,BahamasNationalTrust

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GovernmentPriority3:POVERTYELIMINATIONRelatedUNMSDF11Outcome:currentlyintheprocessofdrafting.IndicativeGoal2.Social:Povertyandinequality.IndicativeGoal1.Economic:Labourmarkets,demographicshiftsanddecentworkRegionalPriority:IR1andRI3

Outputandindicator Indicatortargetandyearofachievement

IndicativeResourceRequirements(‘000USD)12

Implementingpartners(Governmentactorsandother)

Totalestimatedresourcesrequired

Availablefunding

Resourcemobilizationtarget

Voluntary(IncludingUTF)

SSCorotherPartnerships TCP

Output3.1:Sustainablelivelihoodsprogrammesdeveloped.[3.2.1NumberofcountriesinwhichassistancewasprovidedforthedraftingorrevisionofARDpolicies,strategiesandprogrammestointegrateDecentRuralEmployment(DRE)principlesasacentralelementorfortheimplementationofDREprogrammes]

Strategies(communitygardens,incomegenerationandentrepreneurshipprogrammes)developedandsupportedby2019whichconsiderequitablegenderparticipation

180 0 0 180 0

Ministry of Social Services and Community Development,MinistryofAgriculture,women’sdevelopmentorganizations,localproducersgroups

TotalresourcerequirementsforaPriorityArea1=USD1280000;TotalresourcerequirementsforaPriorityArea2=720000-;TotalresourcerequirementsforaPriorityArea3=USD180000

TotalresourcerequirementsfortheentireCPF=USD2180000

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IV.1.2 Annex2:UN-systemlinkage The decision has been taken to formulate a United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (UNMSDF) for the Region. For the purpose of this framework the region is defined as the fourteen members of the Caribbean Community excluding Haiti, who are members of the United Nations13. The United Nations Multi Country Sustainable Development Framework (UNMSDF) as the collective and integrated response of the United Nations system in the Caribbean. It seeks to strengthen regional and national capacity for the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs. Also, it supports the governments in developing appropriate mechanisms for tapping into the contributions of other actors in delivering shared national sustainable development priorities.The Common Multi-Country Assessment (CMCA) will be implemented to provide the basis for policy dialogue and design of UNMSDF and will analyze the main development challenges facing the Caribbean region within the context of the Post 2015 agenda and human rights commitments, the outcome of the third International Conference on Small Island Developing states (The Samoa Pathway) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The CMCA will provide a foundation for the region to identify its strategic priorities and goals underpinned by national analysis and consultative processes. The proposed SDGs and targets, as well as other internationally agreed goals, conventions and treaty obligations provide a framework for national planning and strategies. The regional approach through the UNMSDF is expected to lighten the burden on national governments and prompt a more coherent response to regional and national challenges, needs and priorities. This approach is expected to lead to better strategic positioning to leverage regional resources, and serve as a resource mobilization framework while strengthening capacity to support implementation and monitoring. It will also increase UN integration, coordination and coherence. At the time of the development of this CPF, the CMCA is in the preliminary stages of drafting priorities and undertaking national stakeholder consultations to determine both regional and national priorities. The indicative priority areas which have been identified have strong alignment to the Sustainable Development Goals. They are as follows:

1. Economic o Lagging Economic Growth o Debt o External Financing o Infrastructure o Labour Markets, Demographic Shifts and Decent Work o Competitiveness, Science and Technology and Innovation

2. Social

o Poverty and inequality o Social inclusion and equality o Health and Well-being o Education: access and quality o Gender equality and women’s empowerment

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o Nutrition, food security and sustainable agriculture

3. Environmental o Disaster risk reduction o Climate Change and variability o Natural Resources – terrestrial, coastal and marine resources and ecosystems o Energy o Water and Sanitation

4. Governance

o Human Security and Safety o Institutional transparency and accountability o Data monitoring

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IV.1.3 Annex3:TCPIndicativePipeline

Country THE BAHAMAS CPF implementation cycle Start: Year 2016 End: Year 2019 Time frame for the Indicative TCP pipeline Start: Year 2016 End: Year 2019

Ref. to CPF priority and output* TCP contribution to CPF result - Title (TCP and TCP facility)*)

TCP Scope/type of interventions (TCP and TCP facility)*

Indicative biennium for resource allocation *

Indicative resource requirements/ range (US$)

Implementing Government institution/ partner

Country priority 1: Food and Nutrition Security and Safety Output 1.2: Improved food safety practices developed and implemented for Bahamas, with the support of FAO.

Development of food safety guidelines for schools

TCP Facility 2018/19 70 000 Ministry of Education,

Ministry of Health

Output 1.3: Incidence of over and under nutrition in the country reduced.

Review of National dietary guidelines

TCP Faclity 2016/17 50 000 Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture

Output 1.4: National School Feeding Programme is strengthened.

Assessment of National School Feeding Programme

TCP Facility 2016/17 80 000 Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agricutlure, Ministry of Health

Country Priority 2: Climate Change and Sustainable Resource Management Country Priority 3: Poverty Elimination

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IV.1.4 MapofLinkageswithregional,sub-regionalprioritiesandopportunities

REGIONAL PRIORITY THEMES Country Commitments Opportunities for SS Cooperation Food and Nutrition Security Regional Subregional National

Output 1.1: Production and productivity capacity of the agricultural sector of The Bahamas strengthened and modernized.

CELAC FNS plan Regional FNS Policy and Action Plan, SAMOA Pathway

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Outputs

Output 1.2: Improved food safety practices developed and implemented for Bahamas, with the support of FAO. CELAC FNS plan

Regional FNS Policy and Action Plan, SAMOA Pathway

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Output 1.3: Incidence of over and under nutrition in the country reduced. CELAC FNS plan

Regional FNS Policy and Action Plan, SAMOA Pathway

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Output 1.4: National School Feeding Programme is strengthened.

CELAC FNS plan

Regional FNS Policy and Action Plan SAMOA Pathway,

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Brazil

Family Farming and Territorial Development Regional Subregional National Opportunities for SS Cooperation

Outputs Output 3.1: Sustainable livelihoods programmes developed. CELAC Family Farming Plan SAMOA Pathway

Sustainable management of natural resources, Climate Change and Risk Management Regional Subregional National Opportunities for SS

Cooperation

Outputs

Output 2.1: Climate smart agricultural practices developed and implemented. CELAC FNS plan SAMOA Pathway

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Output 2.2: Natural resource management practices developed and implemented CELAC FNS plan SAMOA Pathway

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan