Grant  Category:   Micro-­‐Finance     Project  Name:   Income  Generation  Project  5       Pouk  District,  Siem  Reap  Province     Implementing  Partner:   Farmer  Livelihood  Development  (FLD)       Status:   Ongoing       Start  Date:   September  2013     End  Date:   August  2014     Reporting  Period:   1st  Quarter  (15  Sep-­‐15  Dec)     Grant  Amount:   US$30,001  

Project Impact Update The project is targeting the leading 15% of beneficiaries from the 24 active VSLGs who have completed the IGP5 business and capacity training courses. These successful entrepreneurs are working with mentors to plan the further expansion of their businesses towards securing strong long-term income and financial security for themselves and their families. The serious flooding across much of Siem Reap has impacted on project activities with many members unable to commence income generation activities. As a result of the generous flood emergency donation, the project team has been able to work closely with interested members to ensure they are supported to re-establish their lives and livelihoods to enable them to confidently commence their IGP6 activities. Key Impacts and Activities in 1Q:

Loans to Entrepreneurs Key Impacts • Beneficiaries have been able to

increase their flock size to levels that will provide greater income and improved business security.

Key Activities • Following assessment of loan

requests, US$15,000 was loaned to 35 leading IGP members. Each member received US$300 with all using the loans to invest in pig and chicken rearing.

• Please see page 2 for loan details.

Farmer Field School Farms Key Impacts • Beneficiary farmers are motivated

to learn and share their experiences as confidence in their capacity has increased due to the direct assistance provided by the project’s business consultants and agricultural technical officers.

• Farmer Field Days have provided other members with new skills to improve their farming activities, whilst also enhancing community support and solidarity.

Key Activities • 6 Demonstration Farmers have

commenced their farms following completion of 15 commune level meetings to raise awareness of IGP6 and identify potential beneficiaries.

• Initial training for farmers has included setting up of drip irrigation and costs management including water, labour and other inputs.

• Activities are ongoing to finalise the additional 4 farmers to reach the target of 10 demonstration farms. Interest has been high however flooding has delayed the final processing of applications including visits to potential farmers.

• 3 Farmer Field Days were held with 35 farmers (20 females) attending to learn drip irrigation skills and commercial farm management in the environment of the demonstration farm.

 

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• Drip Irrigation materials cost increases have impacted on budgets for demonstration farmers. The project team are working closely with farmers to assist them with quotations to gain low prices that preserve their budgets.

• Please see page 3 for details of the six farmers.

The 24 VSLGs continue to operate well with current membership of 534 with 490 females and savings of 56,800,200 Riels (US$14,200). Savings and loans continue to be actively managed, with 282 members (270 women) borrowing a total of 56,470,000 Riels (US$14,117.50) for the following: Table 1: Loans to Entrepreneurs

• Livestock – 54 members • Cash Crops – 101 members • Grocery – 77 members • Agricultural Tools – 50 members Budget Update

Budget (US$)

Actual (US$)

Difference (US$)

30,048.84 15,592.27 14,456.57 52% of the budget was spent in the first quarter as a significant number of project loans were released to members following the assessment of loan requests.

No Borrower Village Sex Loan USD

No Borrower Village Sex Loan USD

1 Run Pov Kork por F 300 19 Pat it Snaur F 300

2 Srien Porn Kork por F 300 20 Luon Suom Snaur F 300

3 Hul Ang Kork por F 300 21 Hin Sit Snaur F 300

4 Chheatt Yeang Kork por F 300 22 Meas Sa em Snaur F 300

5 Prorng Ny Kork por F 300 23 Phon Neuy Snaur F 300

6 Mut Sreymom Kork por F 300 24 Luos Sara Snaur F 300

7 Proeuy Cheng Kork por F 300 25 Keam Lai Snaur F 300

8 Run sokhom Kork por F 300 26 Oeur Kun Snaur F 300

9 Srien Saruom Kork por F 300 27 Phok Rom Snaur F 300

10 Snguon Noeum Kork por F 300 28 Tha Soeun Snaur F 300

11 Pov Yoeng Kork por F 300 29 Sor Lanhnh Snaur F 300

12 Thai Lan Kork por F 300 30 Meas Phalla Snaur F 300

13 Sing It Snaur F 300 31 Nav Saroeun Muk pen F 300

14 Luos Prek Snaur F 300 32 Pek Sara Muk pen F 300

15 Nabb Ya Snaur F 300 33 Chhem Rithy Muk pen F 300

16 Lon Chos Snaur F 300 34 Chhem Tom Muk pen F 300

17 Maunh On Snaur F 300 35 Nav Ratt Muk pen F 300

18 Phok Euy Snaur F 300 Total 15,000

 

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Table 2: Farmer Field School Farms No

Name Sex Age Village Commune Land

(m2) Loan USD

Notes

1 Lan Srey Mao

F 25 Prey Yeang

Kdey Run 474 0 Processing

2 Hok Saroeuth

F 30 Roka Lvea 436 450 Completed

3 Pan Yen F 40 Snor Lvea 416 450 Completed 4 Min Saray F 55 Kom Rou Lvea 484 450 Completed 5 Un Soen F 45 Andangku Doun Keo 416 0 Processing 6 Boun Savy F 28 Thnort

Chum Doun Keo 750 0 Processing

Establishment of Prey Yeang Village Farmer Field School

 

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APPENDIX 1 – Plan versus Achievements

Narrative Summary Planed Indicators Achievements (1Q)

Outputs/ Deliverables Project Goal To Improve food and income security of targeted households in Siem Reap Province

At east 75% of HH have secured their food for the entire year

NA

Output 1: Farmer Field School Farmers have managed their Farms using the introduced techniques and have provided farm demonstrations to interested households in the community

• 10 beneficiaries have been selected to receive training in the development of a commercial farm for income generation.

• Incomes of Farmers increased and loan repayments are made on schedule.

• The Farms are also community learning centers where around 300 community people including VSLG members have been able to learn new skills.

• One village event has been organized by each Demonstration Farm and the skills have been applied by participants.

• 15 individual farmers from IGP5 had been identified

• Amongst them, 6 famers were selected. 3 of which were setting up demo farms

• 3 village events were conducted at the community level, with 35 IGP members attending including 20 females.

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Output 2: VSLG members trained in small business management by IGP5 have improved their business income generating activities through access to larger loans and new businesses

• Expanded income earning activities of 67 members.

• Increase in each group’s funds as a source of increased loans to members.

• Loans are repaid on schedule

• Loans are used to invest in income earning activities Income from the investment has increased.

• 35 females have received a loan and invested in pig and chicken raising activities.

• Loan repayment will be reported in the next quarter.

 

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APPENDIX 2 – Performance Targets

Objective 1: Farmer Field School Farmers have managed their Farms using the introduced techniques and have provided farm demonstrations to interested households in the community

Indicator M & E Baseline Target

Project Target

1Q

2Q

3Q 4Q

Current Total

10 beneficiaries have been selected to receive training in the development of a commercial farm for income generation.

0 10 6

Incomes of Farmers has increased and loan repayments are made on schedule.

23% 75% na

The Farms are also community learning centers where around 300 community people including VSLG members have been able to learn new skills.

0 300 35

One village event has been organized by each Demonstration Farm and the skills have been applied by participants.

0 10 3

Objective 2: At least 67 VSLG members trained in small business management by IGP5 have improved their business income generating activities through access to larger loans and business

Expanded income earning activities of 67 members.

40 67 38

Increase in each group’s funds as a source of increased loans to members.

24 24 12

Loans are repaid on schedule 0 40 35

 

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APPENDIX 3 – Financials

Jul - Nov 13 Budget

Over Budget

% of Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

30000 · Project income from donor 30,001.12 30,001.12 0.00 100.0%

31000 · Interest income from bank 47.72

Total Income 30,048.84 30,001.12 47.72 100.16%

Expense

51000 · Implementing and Management

510001 · Program/Project Management (15%) 444.00 1,332.00 -888.00 33.33%

510002 · VSLG Specialist 327.75 1,893.93 -1,566.18 17.31%

510003 · Admin and Accountant(50%) 400.00 1,200.00 -800.00 33.33%

510004 · VSLG Agent (Siem Reap) 0.00 560.00 -560.00 0.0%

Total 51000 · Implementing and Management 1,171.75 4,985.93 -3,814.18 23.5%

52000 · Farmer Field School

520001 · Demonstration site 1,350.00 4,500.00 -3,150.00 30.0%

520002 · Field day event 0.00 600.00 -600.00 0.0%

520003 · Technical trainer fee 1,150.00 1,800.00 -650.00 63.89%

520004 · Technical follow-up 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%

520005 · Travel & allowance for trainer 0.00 600.00 -600.00 0.0%

Total 52000 · Farmer Field School 2,500.00 8,000.00 -5,500.00 31.25%

53000 · Income Investment Activities

530001 · Loan provided to group members 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 100.0%

Total 53000 · Income Investment Activities 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 100.0%

54000 · Monitoring and Evaluation

540001 · Project Team meeting & training 88.00 392.00 -304.00 22.45%

540002 · Purchase of second handed 850.00 850.00 0.00 100.0%

540004 · Field allowance & transport 152.75 960.00 -807.25 15.91%

540005 · Food, accommodation, transport 0.00 900.00 -900.00 0.0%

Total 54000 · Monitoring and Evaluation 1,090.75 3,102.00 -2,011.25 35.16%

55000 · Project Management Support

550001 · Project management support 763.68 2,608.79 -1,845.11 29.27%

550002 · Overhead cost (5% of total) 66.10 1,304.40 -1,238.30 5.07%

Total 55000 · Project Management Support 829.78 3,913.19 -3,083.41 21.21%

Total Expense 15,592.28 30,001.12 -14,408.84 51.97%

Net Ordinary Income 14,456.56 0.00 14,456.56 100.0% Other Income/Expense

Other Expense

77000 · Exchange Gain or Loss -0.01

Total Other Expense -0.01 Net Other Income 0.01 0.00 0.01 100.0%

Net Income

14,456.57 0.00 14,456.57 100.0%