This document provides details of a proposed project by the Diar for Rehabilitation and Development Association (DRDA) to support landless, marginal and small farmers in Rumbek Lakes state, Southern Sudan. The project aims to improve food security and reduce poverty by boosting agricultural production and income opportunities. It would provide improved seeds, fertilizers, agricultural machinery and training to 2,000 households over 15 months with a budget of $50,000. Key activities include forming farmer groups, training facilitators, distributing inputs, and teaching improved production, processing and marketing techniques. The expected outcomes are increased food crop production, improved seed production, greater food availability and market sales, higher household incomes, and better nutrition.
Smallholder family farmers produce most of the world's food but remain poor. Investing in smallholder family farmers has large potential returns and is critical for reducing poverty and achieving food security and sustainable development. IFAD has invested over $15 billion empowering over 410 million rural people. Continued investment is needed in key areas like infrastructure, research, and risk mitigation to help family farmers improve productivity and incomes while strengthening food systems, communities, and the environment.
IFAD is working to improve access to water in the Sahel region through small-scale projects and initiatives. Access to reliable water sources allows communities to be more resilient to drought and climate change impacts. By investing in water infrastructure like wells, pipes, reservoirs and water towers, IFAD projects in Senegal and Niger have provided water to over 7,400 people. This has enabled activities like vegetable gardening and livestock raising, improving incomes and food security. Small techniques like planting pits have also restored degraded land, increasing crop yields for farmers. Both large-scale initiatives and community-focused solutions are needed to combat desertification and "green" the Sahel region.
This document contains the text of a speech given at a conference on beating famine in Lilongwe, Malawi. It discusses the challenges of land degradation and increasing population pressures on natural resources by 2050 if practices do not change. 2/3 of sub-Saharan Africa's arable land is already degraded, costing $68 billion annually. To meet growing food demands, an additional 4 million hectares would need to be converted to agriculture each year. However, 12 million hectares are lost annually to degradation. The speaker argues for land degradation neutrality and rehabilitating 2 billion hectares of degraded land through sustainable practices to boost food security and resilience. Building smallholder capacity is key to overcoming challenges and beating famine
The Joint Sahel Programme (SD3C) aims to strengthen the livelihoods of small producers in cross-border areas of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal who face challenges from COVID-19, conflicts and climate change. The $180.4 million program will be implemented over 6 years through 3 components: increasing productivity and production through climate-resilient practices, facilitating national and regional economic integration, and coordinating political dialogue. It is estimated to benefit over 500,000 people including 250,350 women and 200,280 youth directly and contribute to a 10% reduction in poverty in intervention areas.
The Impact of Student Loans on HomeownershipZillow
Zillow wanted to find out whether student loans make homeownership less likely. If you’re paying off your degree and dreaming about your first home, there’s good news!
Zillow Talk: Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate with ZillowZillow
In the New York Times best seller, "Zillow Talk: Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate," Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff and Chief Economist Stan Humphries analyze years of housing data to answer common (and sometimes controversial) real estate questions, including:
• Should you buy the worst house in the best neighborhood?
• Which remodel is a better investment: kitchen or bathroom?
• How do you spot the next up-and-coming neighborhood?
Enjoy these 10 tips from the book. Discover more about real estate in “Zillow Talk,” available now: zlw.re/1921
How to Get the Best Mortgage for Your SalaryZillow
Getting the best mortgage requires preparation including reviewing your credit report regularly, improving your credit score and debt-to-income ratio, and planning for a sizable down payment which can save on interest and fees. It also means shopping rates from multiple local lenders and feeling confident in your choice of lender before committing to lock in an interest rate. Entering the process well-prepared increases the chances of mortgage success.
Smallholder family farmers produce most of the world's food but remain poor. Investing in smallholder family farmers has large potential returns and is critical for reducing poverty and achieving food security and sustainable development. IFAD has invested over $15 billion empowering over 410 million rural people. Continued investment is needed in key areas like infrastructure, research, and risk mitigation to help family farmers improve productivity and incomes while strengthening food systems, communities, and the environment.
IFAD is working to improve access to water in the Sahel region through small-scale projects and initiatives. Access to reliable water sources allows communities to be more resilient to drought and climate change impacts. By investing in water infrastructure like wells, pipes, reservoirs and water towers, IFAD projects in Senegal and Niger have provided water to over 7,400 people. This has enabled activities like vegetable gardening and livestock raising, improving incomes and food security. Small techniques like planting pits have also restored degraded land, increasing crop yields for farmers. Both large-scale initiatives and community-focused solutions are needed to combat desertification and "green" the Sahel region.
This document contains the text of a speech given at a conference on beating famine in Lilongwe, Malawi. It discusses the challenges of land degradation and increasing population pressures on natural resources by 2050 if practices do not change. 2/3 of sub-Saharan Africa's arable land is already degraded, costing $68 billion annually. To meet growing food demands, an additional 4 million hectares would need to be converted to agriculture each year. However, 12 million hectares are lost annually to degradation. The speaker argues for land degradation neutrality and rehabilitating 2 billion hectares of degraded land through sustainable practices to boost food security and resilience. Building smallholder capacity is key to overcoming challenges and beating famine
The Joint Sahel Programme (SD3C) aims to strengthen the livelihoods of small producers in cross-border areas of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal who face challenges from COVID-19, conflicts and climate change. The $180.4 million program will be implemented over 6 years through 3 components: increasing productivity and production through climate-resilient practices, facilitating national and regional economic integration, and coordinating political dialogue. It is estimated to benefit over 500,000 people including 250,350 women and 200,280 youth directly and contribute to a 10% reduction in poverty in intervention areas.
The Impact of Student Loans on HomeownershipZillow
Zillow wanted to find out whether student loans make homeownership less likely. If you’re paying off your degree and dreaming about your first home, there’s good news!
Zillow Talk: Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate with ZillowZillow
In the New York Times best seller, "Zillow Talk: Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate," Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff and Chief Economist Stan Humphries analyze years of housing data to answer common (and sometimes controversial) real estate questions, including:
• Should you buy the worst house in the best neighborhood?
• Which remodel is a better investment: kitchen or bathroom?
• How do you spot the next up-and-coming neighborhood?
Enjoy these 10 tips from the book. Discover more about real estate in “Zillow Talk,” available now: zlw.re/1921
How to Get the Best Mortgage for Your SalaryZillow
Getting the best mortgage requires preparation including reviewing your credit report regularly, improving your credit score and debt-to-income ratio, and planning for a sizable down payment which can save on interest and fees. It also means shopping rates from multiple local lenders and feeling confident in your choice of lender before committing to lock in an interest rate. Entering the process well-prepared increases the chances of mortgage success.
Nur Syakilla binti Noor Azam is a 24-year-old Malaysian seeking an entry-level position. She has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Technology. Her relevant experience includes an internship at Kemaman Bitumen Company in environmental management and an earlier traineeship in occupational health and safety at Hospital Hulu Terengganu. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and has strong organizational and communication skills developed through curriculum activities. Her references are available upon request.
Fundamentacion y conclusion de la prueba diagnostica Karina López
Este documento presenta los fundamentos y objetivos de una prueba diagnóstica administrada a estudiantes. La prueba evalúa la comprensión de textos, habilidades matemáticas y estrategias de resolución de problemas. Los resultados muestran que la mayoría de los estudiantes tuvieron un desempeño insuficiente, especialmente en reconocimiento de figuras geométricas y comprensión de problemas. El docente concluye que se necesitan nuevas estrategias de enseñanza para abordar la diversidad de habilidades entre los estudiantes
El documento presenta el plan de una clase de 45 minutos sobre el tema de la mediatriz de un segmento. El objetivo es introducir el concepto de mediatriz e inferir sus propiedades, promoviendo la participación grupal. Se presentará una actividad para definir mediatriz y luego se discutirán formalmente sus dos propiedades principales. Se introducirá el concepto de circuncentro mediante un problema de extensión.
Este documento presenta un plan de lección de 45 minutos sobre el tema "¿Qué es la Matemática?". Los objetivos son visualizar las definiciones y concepciones de la matemática a lo largo de la historia, obtener la concepción de que no es una ciencia exacta, y promover el trabajo en equipo y la reflexión crítica. La lección involucra la formación de grupos, una discusión sobre definiciones de la matemática, y una lluvia de ideas y evaluación final sobre si es una ciencia exacta.
Este documento presenta los objetivos, contenidos, metodología y evaluación de una unidad sobre geometría en el plano. Los objetivos incluyen el uso correcto de útiles de geometría, construcciones geométricas y reconocimiento de figuras. Los contenidos conceptuales cubren conceptos básicos como rectas, ángulos y figuras. La metodología involucra la resolución de problemas y trabajo en parejas. La evaluación considera tareas, pruebas escritas y participación oral.
Este documento presenta una planificación anual para la asignatura de matemáticas. Describe los objetivos generales para los estudiantes y profesores, las estrategias metodológicas, los materiales didácticos, y la evaluación. Además, detalla tres bloques temáticos que serán cubiertos: geometría plana, números, y geometría espacial. Cada bloque contiene varias unidades con los temas que se abordarán.
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Over the last 10 years, we’ve invited inspirational leaders to speak in our Zillow Group Speaker Series. Enjoy some of the best advice we’ve heard from Presidents, CEOs, actors and athletes.
Poverty reduction has been one of the main objectives of major international organisations like FAO, World Bank, UNICEF and governments’ especially those of Africa. This study contributes to the fight against poverty through the analysis of market gardening as a strategy to poverty reduction in the Jakiri municipality. Data were collected through household interview, focus group discussion, interview of personnel of the ministry of agriculture and rural development, councils, religious heads and local chiefs) and field observations. Data were analysed by descriptive statistics, correlation and regression. The findings revealed that 73% of the market gardeners in Jakiri subdivision did not attend secondary school, lack skills to compete for jobs in urban areas. Agriculture particularly market gardening was their major source of income generating activity as more than 75% of the household income comes from market gardening. Also, more than 80% of what is produced is sold. Moreover, 90% of the gardeners in Jakiri subdivision think that if government could help them improve on their productivity their livelihoods will improve and this will take them out of poverty. There are high expectations that the income and the number of market gardeners will rise over time and space. This can be seen by the number of farmers involved and their earning where more than 70% earn from 1,000,000FCFA and above per year, an average of 83,334FCFA and above per month. Targeted marketing development strategies need to be followed by market gardeners and various stakeholders in Jakiri to better exploit the economic potential of these crops and at the same time maintaining its contributions to the local crop diversity.
Strategy for Financing Family Farming in the West Region of CameroonAI Publications
Family farming is a reservoir of jobs in rural areas and contributes a large share to the gross domestic product of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it comes up against many difficulties, including insufficient financial resources to equip itself, increase production and increase the standard of living of populations located in rural areas. The objectives of this article are to identify the sources of financing for smallholder agriculture, present the strategies put in place to mobilize them and explore ways of obtaining the funds necessary to increase yields. Investigations carried out in rural areas of western Cameroon of Cameroon show that funding from the State and donors is scarce and unpredictable. Thus, 65% of peasants use their own resources while 27% resort to borrowing from tontines, leaving 4% of producers to negotiate loans in microfinance institutions. However, 31.5% of the producers hoard their income and 40% place it in tontines while 77% of them have no accounting document, creating confusion about the possibility of profitability of family farming. Adequate financing of family farming will require the establishment of a framework for consultation between producers, donors and the State to enable rural areas to obtain the resources to develop.
Over the past 200 years, agricultural development has driven broader economic growth around the world. The Green Revolution of the 1960s-1980s doubled food production and reduced poverty. However, attention and funding for agriculture declined from the 1980s-2000s. Rising food prices and population growth have prompted a renewed focus on supporting small farmers and increasing agricultural productivity to ensure adequate food supply. The document outlines 19 specific measures that could help the Philippines' 12 million small farmers and fisherfolk become more productive and prepare the country for potential future food shortages.
The document summarizes key findings from IFAD's 2011 Rural Poverty Report. It highlights that while rural poverty in sub-Saharan Africa remains a major problem, affecting over 300 million people, rural livelihoods are diversifying. Smallholder agriculture can help reduce poverty if made more productive and sustainable, while non-farm activities are growing in importance. The report recommends investing in rural infrastructure, risk management, skills development, and collective organization to create opportunities for today's and future generations in rural areas.
This document evaluates a restocking sub-project in Blue Nile and Sennar States in Sudan that was part of a larger Improving Livestock Production Project. The sub-project provided beneficiaries with livestock to increase herd sizes and incomes. The evaluation found that the sub-project had significant positive economic and social impacts on beneficiaries by increasing their incomes and herd sizes, improving livelihoods, reducing poverty, and contributing to food security. However, the document recommends extending such programs to involve more rural communities in Sudan.
Sudan 2 pager water management draft 1 reviewedNE Kim
This document outlines a project to improve water management and agricultural productivity in rainfed areas of Sudan. The project will demonstrate water and soil conservation techniques to farmers through field schools and training. It aims to enhance the skills of extension agents and farmers on practices like irrigation methods, soil conservation, and crop production. Located in four states, the multi-year project expects to benefit thousands of farmers and pastoralists. If successful, it could help increase crop yields, save water, energy and labor, and raise incomes for farmers and households in drought-prone areas of Sudan.
The document summarizes the Chars Livelihoods Programme Phase 2 (CLP2) implemented in Bangladesh from 2010-2016. CLP2 aimed to reduce extreme poverty among households living on remote river islands (chars) in northwest Bangladesh. It provided an integrated package of support to over 78,000 extreme poor households, including asset transfers, livelihoods training, health services, flood protection measures, and social development programs to empower women. The program achieved significant outcomes for participating households in improving livelihoods, food security, nutrition, women's empowerment, water and sanitation, and increasing resilience against floods. Over its six years, CLP2 graduated many participating households out of extreme poverty.
Zambia is proposing a financing framework to mobilize domestic resources for climate resilient programs that support vulnerable communities. The framework involves establishing a National Catalytic Fund to unlock private sector financing for essential oils and biofuels value chain programs. These programs are expected to economically empower rural communities through job creation, alleviate poverty, and promote conservation. The financing strategy utilizes a risk mitigating approach and pools various funding sources into a liquid fund to leverage domestic financial resources and support agricultural value chain projects.
This document outlines a vision and guiding principles for Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems for Rural Development (AKIS/RD). It summarizes that AKIS/RD aims to help rural farmers and communities access knowledge, information, technologies and skills to improve livelihoods and food security. However, existing AKIS/RD efforts have been insufficiently responsive to farmers' needs. The document proposes that AKIS/RD seize new opportunities from advances in technology, participation, and relationships to transform into demand-driven systems that empower farmers and make education, research and extension more relevant, effective, integrated and sustainable.
Position paper of dominican republic of carebbieanManoj Shrestha
The Committee is discussing sustainable capacity building in the agricultural sector of the Dominican Republic. Agriculture makes up only 5% of the Dominican economy but uses over 50% of the country's land. Poverty affects over 40% of the population, including high rates of childhood anemia and malnutrition. Small farmers face challenges including lack of access to markets, mechanization, and modern farming techniques due to poverty. Climate change has exacerbated issues through repeated natural disasters. The Dominican Republic has implemented various policies and programs to support sustainable agriculture and reduce poverty, including strategic plans, subsidies, and trade agreements. However, more work is needed in areas like food security, soil conservation, access to technology and infrastructure for small farmers.
The document summarizes key messages from FAO about supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically:
1) Ending hunger and poverty requires pro-poor investments in sustainable agriculture, rural development, and social protection programs.
2) Smallholder farmers, especially women, play a critical role and need more support through access to resources, education, and decision making.
3) Food systems must become more sustainable to feed a growing population with less environmental impact, through reducing waste and adopting sustainable practices.
4) FAO has expertise in food, agriculture and natural resource management that can help countries achieve the SDGs through policies, programs and monitoring frameworks.
Rice Value Chain Analysis: A Case of Rice Cooperatives Supported by Deutsche ...Premier Publishers
The marshlands soil fertility; favorable weather, natural water resources, and efficiency manpower make Rwanda highly suitable for rice cultivation. Even there were various supports for the Government of Rwanda and various NGOs like DeutscheWeltHungerHilfe (WHH). There was still a problem of using traditional techniques in rice farming which brings little performance, characterized by a lack of professionalism and inappropriate management of natural resources and small plots for rice producers. This study aimed to find out the level of paddy/rice production, processing, and marketing, and determine the added value through the working efficiency in the Southern Province, Rwanda. The purposely sampling of respondents was done from the rice chain actors, including 48 rice cooperatives, 2 processors, and 120 wholesales, retails, and consumers, mostly in the Southern Province. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data collected from the field were analyzed through STATA 14 and Microsoft excel. The descriptive statistics (mean, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation) and multiple regressions were used to describe the results. The results pointed out that average rice value chain actors production cost were 223.5[profit: 96.5] rwf/kg(farmers), 150.62[gross profit: 191.88] rwf/kg(Millers), 61.7[profit: 53.3] rwf/kg(wholesales) and 51[profit: 96.5] rwf/kg(Retails). Rice farmers invested much more (money and time) and they were the ones who got low profit compared to others. This study recommends strengthening the technical and organizational capabilities of rice farmers and other value chain actors and builds strong linkages between rice farmers and rice processors companies.
The document summarizes a food security sector partners meeting that took place in Sudan. It provides updates on humanitarian situations in various regions of Sudan including floods, conflicts leading to displacement, and the influx of refugees from Ethiopia. It also discusses the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit, sector achievements, and presentations on topics like the current food safety situation in Sudan and challenges across the food value chain. Key issues identified include limited adoption of good practices, outdated laws and regulations, duplication in food testing, and weaknesses in nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Ways to address challenges in food safety, nutrition, and shifting to more sustainable consumption patterns are proposed.
This document discusses agricultural transformation and rural development. It begins by quoting several experts emphasizing the importance of agriculture for economic development. It then provides statistics on rural populations in developing regions. Key challenges discussed include stagnating productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, unequal land distribution in Latin America, and land fragmentation in Asia. The document categorizes world agriculture systems and discusses traditional peasant agriculture patterns in different regions. It emphasizes the need for government policies to address market failures and ensure the poor benefit from agricultural growth.
Nur Syakilla binti Noor Azam is a 24-year-old Malaysian seeking an entry-level position. She has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Technology. Her relevant experience includes an internship at Kemaman Bitumen Company in environmental management and an earlier traineeship in occupational health and safety at Hospital Hulu Terengganu. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and has strong organizational and communication skills developed through curriculum activities. Her references are available upon request.
Fundamentacion y conclusion de la prueba diagnostica Karina López
Este documento presenta los fundamentos y objetivos de una prueba diagnóstica administrada a estudiantes. La prueba evalúa la comprensión de textos, habilidades matemáticas y estrategias de resolución de problemas. Los resultados muestran que la mayoría de los estudiantes tuvieron un desempeño insuficiente, especialmente en reconocimiento de figuras geométricas y comprensión de problemas. El docente concluye que se necesitan nuevas estrategias de enseñanza para abordar la diversidad de habilidades entre los estudiantes
El documento presenta el plan de una clase de 45 minutos sobre el tema de la mediatriz de un segmento. El objetivo es introducir el concepto de mediatriz e inferir sus propiedades, promoviendo la participación grupal. Se presentará una actividad para definir mediatriz y luego se discutirán formalmente sus dos propiedades principales. Se introducirá el concepto de circuncentro mediante un problema de extensión.
Este documento presenta un plan de lección de 45 minutos sobre el tema "¿Qué es la Matemática?". Los objetivos son visualizar las definiciones y concepciones de la matemática a lo largo de la historia, obtener la concepción de que no es una ciencia exacta, y promover el trabajo en equipo y la reflexión crítica. La lección involucra la formación de grupos, una discusión sobre definiciones de la matemática, y una lluvia de ideas y evaluación final sobre si es una ciencia exacta.
Este documento presenta los objetivos, contenidos, metodología y evaluación de una unidad sobre geometría en el plano. Los objetivos incluyen el uso correcto de útiles de geometría, construcciones geométricas y reconocimiento de figuras. Los contenidos conceptuales cubren conceptos básicos como rectas, ángulos y figuras. La metodología involucra la resolución de problemas y trabajo en parejas. La evaluación considera tareas, pruebas escritas y participación oral.
Este documento presenta una planificación anual para la asignatura de matemáticas. Describe los objetivos generales para los estudiantes y profesores, las estrategias metodológicas, los materiales didácticos, y la evaluación. Además, detalla tres bloques temáticos que serán cubiertos: geometría plana, números, y geometría espacial. Cada bloque contiene varias unidades con los temas que se abordarán.
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Over the last 10 years, we’ve invited inspirational leaders to speak in our Zillow Group Speaker Series. Enjoy some of the best advice we’ve heard from Presidents, CEOs, actors and athletes.
Poverty reduction has been one of the main objectives of major international organisations like FAO, World Bank, UNICEF and governments’ especially those of Africa. This study contributes to the fight against poverty through the analysis of market gardening as a strategy to poverty reduction in the Jakiri municipality. Data were collected through household interview, focus group discussion, interview of personnel of the ministry of agriculture and rural development, councils, religious heads and local chiefs) and field observations. Data were analysed by descriptive statistics, correlation and regression. The findings revealed that 73% of the market gardeners in Jakiri subdivision did not attend secondary school, lack skills to compete for jobs in urban areas. Agriculture particularly market gardening was their major source of income generating activity as more than 75% of the household income comes from market gardening. Also, more than 80% of what is produced is sold. Moreover, 90% of the gardeners in Jakiri subdivision think that if government could help them improve on their productivity their livelihoods will improve and this will take them out of poverty. There are high expectations that the income and the number of market gardeners will rise over time and space. This can be seen by the number of farmers involved and their earning where more than 70% earn from 1,000,000FCFA and above per year, an average of 83,334FCFA and above per month. Targeted marketing development strategies need to be followed by market gardeners and various stakeholders in Jakiri to better exploit the economic potential of these crops and at the same time maintaining its contributions to the local crop diversity.
Strategy for Financing Family Farming in the West Region of CameroonAI Publications
Family farming is a reservoir of jobs in rural areas and contributes a large share to the gross domestic product of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it comes up against many difficulties, including insufficient financial resources to equip itself, increase production and increase the standard of living of populations located in rural areas. The objectives of this article are to identify the sources of financing for smallholder agriculture, present the strategies put in place to mobilize them and explore ways of obtaining the funds necessary to increase yields. Investigations carried out in rural areas of western Cameroon of Cameroon show that funding from the State and donors is scarce and unpredictable. Thus, 65% of peasants use their own resources while 27% resort to borrowing from tontines, leaving 4% of producers to negotiate loans in microfinance institutions. However, 31.5% of the producers hoard their income and 40% place it in tontines while 77% of them have no accounting document, creating confusion about the possibility of profitability of family farming. Adequate financing of family farming will require the establishment of a framework for consultation between producers, donors and the State to enable rural areas to obtain the resources to develop.
Over the past 200 years, agricultural development has driven broader economic growth around the world. The Green Revolution of the 1960s-1980s doubled food production and reduced poverty. However, attention and funding for agriculture declined from the 1980s-2000s. Rising food prices and population growth have prompted a renewed focus on supporting small farmers and increasing agricultural productivity to ensure adequate food supply. The document outlines 19 specific measures that could help the Philippines' 12 million small farmers and fisherfolk become more productive and prepare the country for potential future food shortages.
The document summarizes key findings from IFAD's 2011 Rural Poverty Report. It highlights that while rural poverty in sub-Saharan Africa remains a major problem, affecting over 300 million people, rural livelihoods are diversifying. Smallholder agriculture can help reduce poverty if made more productive and sustainable, while non-farm activities are growing in importance. The report recommends investing in rural infrastructure, risk management, skills development, and collective organization to create opportunities for today's and future generations in rural areas.
This document evaluates a restocking sub-project in Blue Nile and Sennar States in Sudan that was part of a larger Improving Livestock Production Project. The sub-project provided beneficiaries with livestock to increase herd sizes and incomes. The evaluation found that the sub-project had significant positive economic and social impacts on beneficiaries by increasing their incomes and herd sizes, improving livelihoods, reducing poverty, and contributing to food security. However, the document recommends extending such programs to involve more rural communities in Sudan.
Sudan 2 pager water management draft 1 reviewedNE Kim
This document outlines a project to improve water management and agricultural productivity in rainfed areas of Sudan. The project will demonstrate water and soil conservation techniques to farmers through field schools and training. It aims to enhance the skills of extension agents and farmers on practices like irrigation methods, soil conservation, and crop production. Located in four states, the multi-year project expects to benefit thousands of farmers and pastoralists. If successful, it could help increase crop yields, save water, energy and labor, and raise incomes for farmers and households in drought-prone areas of Sudan.
The document summarizes the Chars Livelihoods Programme Phase 2 (CLP2) implemented in Bangladesh from 2010-2016. CLP2 aimed to reduce extreme poverty among households living on remote river islands (chars) in northwest Bangladesh. It provided an integrated package of support to over 78,000 extreme poor households, including asset transfers, livelihoods training, health services, flood protection measures, and social development programs to empower women. The program achieved significant outcomes for participating households in improving livelihoods, food security, nutrition, women's empowerment, water and sanitation, and increasing resilience against floods. Over its six years, CLP2 graduated many participating households out of extreme poverty.
Zambia is proposing a financing framework to mobilize domestic resources for climate resilient programs that support vulnerable communities. The framework involves establishing a National Catalytic Fund to unlock private sector financing for essential oils and biofuels value chain programs. These programs are expected to economically empower rural communities through job creation, alleviate poverty, and promote conservation. The financing strategy utilizes a risk mitigating approach and pools various funding sources into a liquid fund to leverage domestic financial resources and support agricultural value chain projects.
This document outlines a vision and guiding principles for Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems for Rural Development (AKIS/RD). It summarizes that AKIS/RD aims to help rural farmers and communities access knowledge, information, technologies and skills to improve livelihoods and food security. However, existing AKIS/RD efforts have been insufficiently responsive to farmers' needs. The document proposes that AKIS/RD seize new opportunities from advances in technology, participation, and relationships to transform into demand-driven systems that empower farmers and make education, research and extension more relevant, effective, integrated and sustainable.
Position paper of dominican republic of carebbieanManoj Shrestha
The Committee is discussing sustainable capacity building in the agricultural sector of the Dominican Republic. Agriculture makes up only 5% of the Dominican economy but uses over 50% of the country's land. Poverty affects over 40% of the population, including high rates of childhood anemia and malnutrition. Small farmers face challenges including lack of access to markets, mechanization, and modern farming techniques due to poverty. Climate change has exacerbated issues through repeated natural disasters. The Dominican Republic has implemented various policies and programs to support sustainable agriculture and reduce poverty, including strategic plans, subsidies, and trade agreements. However, more work is needed in areas like food security, soil conservation, access to technology and infrastructure for small farmers.
The document summarizes key messages from FAO about supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically:
1) Ending hunger and poverty requires pro-poor investments in sustainable agriculture, rural development, and social protection programs.
2) Smallholder farmers, especially women, play a critical role and need more support through access to resources, education, and decision making.
3) Food systems must become more sustainable to feed a growing population with less environmental impact, through reducing waste and adopting sustainable practices.
4) FAO has expertise in food, agriculture and natural resource management that can help countries achieve the SDGs through policies, programs and monitoring frameworks.
Rice Value Chain Analysis: A Case of Rice Cooperatives Supported by Deutsche ...Premier Publishers
The marshlands soil fertility; favorable weather, natural water resources, and efficiency manpower make Rwanda highly suitable for rice cultivation. Even there were various supports for the Government of Rwanda and various NGOs like DeutscheWeltHungerHilfe (WHH). There was still a problem of using traditional techniques in rice farming which brings little performance, characterized by a lack of professionalism and inappropriate management of natural resources and small plots for rice producers. This study aimed to find out the level of paddy/rice production, processing, and marketing, and determine the added value through the working efficiency in the Southern Province, Rwanda. The purposely sampling of respondents was done from the rice chain actors, including 48 rice cooperatives, 2 processors, and 120 wholesales, retails, and consumers, mostly in the Southern Province. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data collected from the field were analyzed through STATA 14 and Microsoft excel. The descriptive statistics (mean, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation) and multiple regressions were used to describe the results. The results pointed out that average rice value chain actors production cost were 223.5[profit: 96.5] rwf/kg(farmers), 150.62[gross profit: 191.88] rwf/kg(Millers), 61.7[profit: 53.3] rwf/kg(wholesales) and 51[profit: 96.5] rwf/kg(Retails). Rice farmers invested much more (money and time) and they were the ones who got low profit compared to others. This study recommends strengthening the technical and organizational capabilities of rice farmers and other value chain actors and builds strong linkages between rice farmers and rice processors companies.
The document summarizes a food security sector partners meeting that took place in Sudan. It provides updates on humanitarian situations in various regions of Sudan including floods, conflicts leading to displacement, and the influx of refugees from Ethiopia. It also discusses the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit, sector achievements, and presentations on topics like the current food safety situation in Sudan and challenges across the food value chain. Key issues identified include limited adoption of good practices, outdated laws and regulations, duplication in food testing, and weaknesses in nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Ways to address challenges in food safety, nutrition, and shifting to more sustainable consumption patterns are proposed.
This document discusses agricultural transformation and rural development. It begins by quoting several experts emphasizing the importance of agriculture for economic development. It then provides statistics on rural populations in developing regions. Key challenges discussed include stagnating productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, unequal land distribution in Latin America, and land fragmentation in Asia. The document categorizes world agriculture systems and discusses traditional peasant agriculture patterns in different regions. It emphasizes the need for government policies to address market failures and ensure the poor benefit from agricultural growth.
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1. Pact Sudan Sub Grant Narrative –Proposal Form
Organization Information ( For Pact Use Only)
Pact Prime Award No.
Organization Name
Diar for Rehabilitation and Development
Association (DRDA)
Address: Afex Compound Rumbek
Office No.8
E-mail: drdanewsud@yahoo.com,
kdenyok@yahoo.com,vkiongo@yahoo.com,
nyagaruri@yahoo.com
phone: +249926685453, +249929802655,
+2499555250959, +249955639551
Grants Budget Amount: US$ 50,000
Detailed budget annexed
Management Contract
Information:
Project Title:
Project Manager Name:
Project Manager signature:
Date Received:
Date Approved:
Country: Southern Sudan
Agency: Diar for Rehabilitation and Development Association DRDA
Project Title: Support to Assist Landless, Marginal and Small Farmers to Overcome Soaring
Input and Food Prices in Rumbek laks state
Sector: Agriculture
Objective: To ensure food security, improve nutritional status and reduce the poverty of
marginal and small farmers and their families through boosting agricultural
production and improving income generating opportunities at the household and
community levels in natural disaster-prone areas of Rumbek central.
The project aims to assist groups of farmer’s women with the provision of
improved seeds and tree seedlings, fertilizers and organic, agricultural machinery,
Vocational, packages and capacity building (i.e. motivation, training and
technology transfer).
The promotion of participatory research and extension approaches and formation
and strengthening of community-based “producer groups” should ensure the
sustainability of project interventions.
Beneficiaries: Some 2,000 rural households from cyclone and Women Associated With Armed
Forces (WAAF ,Rumbek laks state
Implementing
management
Authorized Representative Name and Title: Karak Mayik _Founder
President.
Authorized Representative Signature: Eva Kiongo
_Program Coordinator.
Project
Duration:
March 2011 to June 2012 (15 months)
Funds
Requested:
US$ 50,000
Diar for Rehabilitation and Development Association (DRDA) is an indigenous non-
profit social and humanitarian organization dedicated to advocate women’s rights and to
2. serve the Sudanese women in displaced camps and in war-torn zones in new Sudan
liberated areas. We are guided by brotherhood principles to maintain the value of human
dignity to improve social-economic status for community growth and success
organization.
It is an association of Non-Governmental Organizations non profit (NGOs) and Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs) engaged in relief and rehabilitation, developmental
activities focusing on poverty alleviation and policy advocacy and lobbying.
It is the first legally registered IDPs association of NGOs/CSOs operating in Rumbek
lake state/Southern Sudan seince 2005 and serves as a forum for collective vision and
action.
It allows resource mobilization and the sharing of experiences for effective and sustained
impact.
DRDA builds capacity to ensure efficiency and quality are met, efforts are not duplicated
and lessons can be learnt. All this is geared towards championing societal transformation.
DRDA” stands for Diar for Rehabilitation and Development Association. Its name
as well as the logo of rebuilding new Sudan by local women tree and sun is a
reminder of the Association’s early roots as an organization that mobilized
various communities and donors in Sudan to respond to the grave humanitarian
situation of the time.
Today, DRDA’s membership has broadened significantly and many secular and
non-Christian religious organizations have joined the Association, motivated by a
basic commitment to serve all rather than to promote any religious values. As
such, the Association is mindful of its stated value to be inclusive, that
membership and their staff come from a diverse range of faith and secular
backgrounds. Its membership has diverse missions and objectives, and it has
now settled for be in Rumbek lakes state as HQ.
Background and Problem Statement:
The agricultural sector is the most important economic sector in the country. It created 39
percent of the GDP, employed about 80 percent of population, and contributed 80 percent of the
country's exports in the late 1990s. Cotton is the main agriculture export item, although its export
volumes have been decreasing recently. The lack of any marketing or developed market policy is
evident. The government has suggested the end of export taxes in order to promote more
agriculture products in the future. Other agricultural products include sesame seeds, sorghum, and
maize
During the last three cropping seasons (2007/2008/2009 and 2010), lake state has faced numerous
problems related to soaring prices of inputs related to international market and climate variability
and change, which have resulted in further crop losses. Farmers thus are facing an unavailability
of cash to purchase the inputs, particularly the seeds and fertilizers, for the next cropping seasons.
In particular, significant increases in the price of fertilizers worldwide have meant that it will be
very difficult for the impoverished southern marginal and small farmers to afford the fertilizers
3. required to restore their productive base and livelihoods over the coming cropping seasons. The
present situation of soaring food prices has also affected those poor rural people who provide the
farm labour and rely on homestead gardening and small livestock production by limiting their
access to food and other essential commodities.
The most vulnerable farmers women are those who are landless, marginal and small (with access
to less than one hectare of land) who have been severely affected by the 2007 floods and Cyclone
Sidr and those who live in the Rumbek central areas. Within the families of such farmers the
most vulnerable are their children and women members, who suffer mostly from a lack of basic
nutrition. Many farmers have lost impetus to cultivation due to problems of marketing their
products which are often of poor and inconsistent quality.
Supporting the most vulnerable groups belonging to these areas would help them uphold their
resilience and increase their adaptation capability to the challenges of soaring input and food
prices and climate variability and change.
Outline of Specific Problems
The Government of southern sudan has recently given emphasis on: (i) addressing the effects of
soaring food prices; (ii) enhancing food security of the need of the poor in southern Sudan areas;
(iii) improving the nutritional status of women and children; (iv) bringing saline and seasonally
dry fallow lands back to crop production; and (v) ensuring better access to markets by small and
marginal farmers. In May 2010, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
assisted Diar for Rehabilitation and Development Association to prepare a proposal aimed at
boosting agricultural production in small farming systems through the provision of high quality
seeds, fertilizer, and other necessary inputs and the expansion of irrigation facilities at an
estimated cost of US$ 39000.
In light of this situation, DRDA is preparing a program that proposes to assist the most vulnerable
rural people of lakes state overcome soaring food prices and boost their agricultural production
and ensure food security at the household and community levels through the provision of
different inputs; e.g. (i) improved varieties of Rumbek central rural season vegetable, maize and
grunt nut, seism ,pulse seed and appropriate fertilizers and chemicals to increase crop production;
(ii) power tillers and other agricultural machinery to replace the draught animals and other
equipment lost in the war and cyclone and expand the cultivated area (particularly in the matangi
areas) while reducing post-harvest losses; (iii) low-lift pumps and small canals to facilitate
irrigation for the farm (dry) season cropped area;
The criteria for the selection of project beneficiaries include: (i) landless, marginal and small
farmers with access to less than one hectare of land; (ii) farming communities located in the most
vulnerable areas, i.e. those affected by the war and and those located in the Rumbek country
rural areas; (iii) households which have lost most or all of their livelihood assets as a result of
recent droughts, and finding it impossible to restore their farm production because of soaring
input and food prices; (iv) women, female-headed households and youth; (v) farmers who are
already members of both formal and informal community-based farmers’ groups and producer
and marketing organisations and have received some form of training in the past; and (vi)
households which have not received assets from other sources and do not receive remittances
from outside of their communities.
Objectives
4. The specific objective of the Project is to ensure food security, improve nutritional status and
reduce the poverty of landless, marginal and small rural households through boosting agricultural
production and improving income generating opportunities at the household and community
levels in natural disaster-prone areas of Lakes state Rumbek County, i.e. And rural areas of
south-western and central parts and drought,
The Project aims to assist groups of landless women, marginal and small-scale rural producers
with the provision of improved seeds and tree seedlings, fertilizers, agricultural machinery,and
aquaculture inputs and capacity building (i.e. motivation, training and transfer of improved
technologies). The Project’s interventions would also focus on sustainable development actions
linked to addressing soaring food prices and improving disaster preparedness and mitigation
measures in the Rumbek county to reduce the risk of beneficiaries falling back into food
insecurity in case of future disasters. The promotion of participatory research and extension
approaches (e.g. farmer field schools (FFSs)) and formation and strengthening of community-
based “producer groups” should ensure the sustainability of project interventions.
The primary vehicle for restoring agricultural production would therefore be the implementation
of participatory research and extension processes through the formation, re-establishment and/or
strengthening of community-based “producer groups”. Members of “producer groups” would
learn improved production, processing and marketing technologies through the FFS approach to
participatory research and extension. FFSs are groups of like-minded “entrepreneurial” small-
scale producers involve in an experimental learning-based approach to technology adaptation and
dissemination. They involve the establishment of a 20 to 30-member farmers’ groups that meets
weekly on one of their member’s fields/operations throughout an entire production season in
order to try to solve one or more of their own self-identified problems. The groups are supported
by trained facilitators rather than teachers/extension workers, learning together with the farmers
and sharing his or her own scientific knowledge where appropriate. Facilitators tend to be
government extension workers, NGO technicians or lead farmers/producers made available for
the cropping season. The Project would finance the formation, re-establishment and/or
strengthening of FFSs from within existing community-based organisations and producer and
marketing organisations where possible. It is anticipated that the more successful FFSs will
evolve/graduate or federate into more formal and legally registered union-based farmers’
associations and producer and marketing organisations following further support in the medium-
term.
The Project would, in turn, demonstrate and extend the technologies identified by the recently
completed first phase of the DRDA-implemented “Improved Adaptive Capacity to Climate
Change for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Agricultural Sector (LACC1)” Project1
which has
prepared a menu of adaptation practices and extension methodologies given climate variability
and change in drought-prone areas of LAKES STATE Rumbek county. A second phase of
LACC2 is now preparing a menu of adaptation practices and extension methodologies for coastal
areas which will provide further lessons learned for the Yirol areas supported by the Project. The
Project would also demonstrate and extend improved technologies developed by the TOTAL
-funded Agricultural Program Support Project.
Activities
1. To implement and undertake an awareness campaign throughout the project areas.
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5. 2. To Undertake a generic socio-economic baseline survey and needs assessment of the project
area.
3. Undertake community mobilisation of small-scale producer groups and their union-based
farmers’ associations and producer and marketing organisations (PMOs).
4. Selection and training of “facilitators” “lead” farmers/livestock rearers/fishers) in participatory
research and extension techniques (e.g. “farmer field schools (FFSs)”) and improved crop,
livestock and fisheries production technologies.
Support to the Crops Sub-Sector
5. Selection of some 500 new and existing community-based groups of marginal and small
farmers from project areas through participatory needs assessment techniques (following the
recommendations of the needs assessment).
6. Formation of new farmers’ groups and water users associations (WUAs) and strengthening of
existing farmers’ groups (e.g. Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Crop Management
Clubs and common interest groups) and WUAs (totalling 500 in number) through training in
group dynamics, business administration, etc by way of participatory extension approaches (e.g.
FFSs)2
.cooperative groups.
7. Selection of eight well-established group-level seed processing companies from within the
project area to benefit from the Project’s seed multiplication package through a “group formation
training” mechanism (to be adjudicated by DRDA agriculture team).
8. Procurement and delivery of ten sets of seed processing equipment to the eight selected groups
seed processing companies and two regional DRDA Agricultural Development Corporation
depots from within the project areas – the equipment would be provided on a cost-sharing basis to
be devised by DRDA team.
14. Approval of designs and cost estimates and distribution of low-lift pumps and construction
materials to 100 WUAs established or strengthened by DRDA. The standard small-scale
irrigation package to be constructed/rehabilitated by one WUA is as follows:
Small-scale Irrigation Package Amount
Per WUA
Unit Cost
(US$)
Total Cost
(US$)
Low Lift Pump 1 800 800
Irrigation Structures 200 m 10.65 2,130
Total Cost 2,930
15. Training of 1000 farmers’ groups and WUAs in group dynamics, group-based operation and
maintenance of agricultural machinery and irrigation equipment/structures, water management,
agro-processing and storage, produce marketing and business management (including the
establishment and management of revolving or reserve funds, as well as accounting, monitoring
and reporting) through participatory research and extension approaches (e.g. 1000 FFSs).
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6. 16. Training of 1000 marginal women and small farmers in improved food crop and seed
production technologies (e.g. cultivation of improved crops/varieties, conservation agriculture,
integrated pest management) and post-harvest on-farm processing and storage. The training will
be undertaken using recognised participatory research and extension approaches (e.g. 1000
FFSs). This activity would include the establishment of group-based plots to test and demonstrate
the improved technologies listed above.
17. Selection of some 1,000 landless farmers to benefit from the Project’s horticultural package
through participatory needs assessment techniques – undertaken by the 1000 farmers groups
established/strengthened under the Crops Component in collaboration with PACT Sudan (and
following the recommendations of the needs assessment).
18. Distribution of horticultural packages to 1,000 landless farmers by DRDAs implementing
Agency. Details of the horticulture package (per landless farmer) are as follows:
Horticulture Package Amount
Per HH
Unit Cost
(US$)
Total Cost
(US$)
Tree seedlings /a 5
Vegetable seeds /b 0.12kg
Superior quality hand tools (e.g. hoe & machete) 1
Watering can 1
Sprayer (one per farmers’ group) 1/25 share
Total
a/ grafted fruit tree saplings, banana suckers, and/or fodder/timber/firewood tree seedlings
b/ four types (@ 30 gm) from high yielding varieties of amaranthus, brinjal, cucumber,
kangkong, potato, spinach, sweet gourd and water melon
19. Training of 1,000 landless women farmers in improved fruit and vegetable production
technologies (e.g. composting, seeds and seedling propagation, pest and weed control,
conservation agriculture and water management) and post-harvest on-farm processing and storage
through participatory extension techniques (e.g. FFSs).
Support to Project Management
34. Establishment and support to the Project Steering Committee and Project Implementation
Unit required for the implementation of the Project.
35. Establishment and management of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for the
implementation of the Project, including the generation of monitoring indicators for the tracking
of major project interventions.
36. Procurement of all works, goods and services required under the Project according to TOTAL
and DRDA rules and procedures.
37. Management of contracts required for the provision of works, goods and services under the
Project according to PACT Sudan rules and procedures.
38. Preparation of regular and comprehensive work program and progress reports on the status of
project implementation.
4. Outcomes
7. DRDA envisages the Project having the following outcomes:
• Increased production of food crops (Sorghums, fruits and vegetables) by some 1000
landless, marginal women and small farmers from the war and -affected areas of south-
Rumbek lake state,
• Improved seed production by 1,000 small farmers which, in the longer term, would
benefit all farmers from the project areas with affordable certified seeds of surgohm, pulses
and other crops.
• Increased food availability in local markets and reduction of food insecurity and risk of
hunger at the community level.
• Improvements in the income levels of rural households through the sale of surplus grains,
pulses, fruits, vegetables.
• Enhancement of the nutritional status of farm families, especially the children and
women members through increased consumption of pulses, fruits, vegetables
• Confidence built amongst small-scale producers for cultivating increased areas and
second crops, in particular the idle fallow lands, expanding into deeper estuarine
diversifying their food production, and entering into small-scale agri-business practices.
• Enhancement of the knowledge base and skills of landless, marginal and small-scale rural
producers in modern production, processing and marketing practices.
• Access to the local, regional and national markets ensured by the landless, marginal and
small-scale rural producers through their community-based farmers’ groups and producer
and marketing organisations.
Project Justification:
DRDA would have overall responsibility for project co-ordination through a project
implementation unit (PIU) established within its Emergency and Rehabilitation Co-ordination
Unit (ERCU) based in Rumbek DRDA/ PACT sudan would work in close collaboration with
LAKES STATE Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock at national and
groups to identify preliminary needs and co-ordinate the distribution of inputs and training of
beneficiaries from the highest priority areas. Likewise, DRDA would liaise with PACT’s donor
partners and other government and non-government agencies on food production, livelihood
rehabilitation and other cross-cutting matters to ensure complete co-ordination of stakeholders
and no duplication or conflict of project interventions.
The Project would be executed by and under the technical and administrative supervision of
DRDA, following PACT SUDAN s rules and procedures regarding the acquisition of project
services, supplies and works, involving the Project Steering Committee (PSC) at all times. Project
operations would benefit from DRDA’s extensive technical expertise and experience in
RUMBEK and the technical and operational backstopping from the staff at DRDA Headquarters
and the as required. As much as possible, inputs would be procured within RUMBEK thereby
ensuring their suitability and adaptability to local conditions.
DRDA has already established a fully operational ERCU in LAKES STATE and a Field
Operations Office in SOME COUNTIES to manage operations related to the implementation of
its livelihood protection and rehabilitation programme. The two offices are staffed by national
STAFF, agricultural extension, project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation,
8. procurement and logistics. These offices would be retained and extended where necessary to
implement the Project efficiently and effectively over its duration of 15 months.
Project Steering Committee
A PSC would be established within the DRDA Representation in RUMBEK. The PSC would be
chaired by the DRDA Representative in RUMBEK and include representatives of the Ministries
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, and Planning (i.e. Planning Commission and
Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division), the Delegation of TOTAL representatives
and civil society at the district level (on a rotational basis). The DRDA Senior Co-ordinator, and
Project Manager would be ex officio members of PSC, responsible for meeting organisation and
minute taking.
The PSC would provide oversight and co-ordination in implementation of the Project. The PSC
would have direct responsibility for ensuring that the Project is implemented as designed and
efficiently and effectively according to agreed work plans, particularly through full co-ordination
with all relevant agencies in their respective AREA and RUMBEK and to minimise bureaucratic
bottlenecks. In this respect, PSC would approve work plans and review progress and results
achieved. But PSC will have no role in the day-to-day operation of the Project. The PSC would
meet on a monthly basis for the first quarter and then on a quarterly basis thereafter.
Project Implementation Units
DRDA would establish a PIU in its ERCU in RUMBEK and field office in RURAL PAYAM
project areas. The PIU would be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of all PACT
SUDAN funded activities, including individual project interventions and agricultural service
providers. The PIU would also be responsible for the overall project management, including the
selection of communities to benefit from FFSs and service providers, procurement of inputs, and
monitoring and evaluation. The PIU would comprise part-time representatives of the DRDA and
PACT and full-time national project management and technical assistance consultants appointed
by DRDA, all under the guidance of the PACT SUDAN PROJECT COORDINATOR (details
are provided in the Project Budget).
Sub-project management, i.e. approval of terms of reference, designs and cost estimates,
procurement of services, supplies and works (including letters of agreements WITH service
providers), hand-over of any equipment provided, and monitoring and evaluation would be
undertaken by PIU women.
Project Implementation and Service Provider
At the RUMBEK County, DRDA would establish close co-operation with women groups, sand
local government authorities. In particular, the Project would give due attention to ensure
complementarities, strengthen sustainability and avoid duplication with the projects and
interventions of other agencies and organizations,
DRDA would contract implementing Companies (e.g. local) to support the equitable and
transparent verification of beneficiaries and the distribution of inputs to beneficiaries and service
providers for the provision of essential training to farmers’ groups and producer and marketing
groups through participatory research and extension approaches (e.g. FFSs). DRDA would ensure
that the service providers are familiar with improved production, processing and marketing
technologies and FFS and community-driven development approaches to agricultural/rural
9. development, as well as having sufficient experience in implementing large food security/poverty
reduction projects focusing on the poor and women, before entering into letters of agreement with
them. In this respect, the extension staff of selected groups of women would initially be given
orientation courses that would spell out the clear objectives of the Project and their specific roles
in achieving these objectives.
6. Timetable and Work Plan
The expected duration of the Project is 15 months, from 1 MARCH 2011 to 31 March 2012.
A logical framework for the Project and detailed work plans for each of the five components
would be developed on approval of the Project.
Project Activities:
-Setting up of farm schools also known as demonstration farms to teach our WAAFS
simple farming methods
_Adult literacy classes for Numeracy and language
_Life Skills Training for HIV and AIDS, Armed conflict Resolutions etc
_Settling of IDPS and Returnee populations.
_Engage in income generating activities such as Weaving, furniture making, Basket
making among others.
_Livestock keeping
_Poultry farming
These activities will be aimed at training the WAAFS to make them better their lives.
Work Breakdown Structure
Resources/ Expected
Activity Input Output Results
Duration
Community
Mobilization
and
Creation of
Awareness
Vehicles
Fuel
Personnel
Advertising
Material
Increased
Awareness
about
WAAFS in the
Payams
WAAFS make
personal
decision to
Attend
Training
2_3 Weeks
Scouting for
land
Fencing
Land
Cash Money
Legal Fees
Barbed Wire
Nails and
Labourers
Land
Agreement
Registration
certificate
Available
Land for
school
Farms
2_3
Weeks
Building of
make shift
classrooms
Storage
Facilities
Borehole
Timber Nails
Iron sheets
Labourers
Borehole
Equipment
Rooms for
Training
Stores for
Food Storage
Working
Borehole
WAAFS will
receive
training in
comfortable
setting
Harvested
2_3
Weeks
10. crops
Stored
Training of
T.O.T.
Preparation of
Adult
curriculum
Purchase of
seed
Reference
books
Curriculum
books
Finances
Usable Adult
Learning
books
Quality seeds
Easy to use
books for
WAAFS
Qualified
T.O.T s
2_3
Weeks
Land
Clearance
Ploughing
Labourers
Pangas
Hoes
Slashers
Land
Available for
Farming
WAAFS get
knowledge
on land
clearance and
ploughing
3_4
Weeks
Planting of
sorghum
Maize
Tomatoes
Onions
Fertilizer,
Seeds
Irrigation
Water
Seedlings
Cultivated
land
containing
food Crops
WAAFS
acquire
Sowing Skills
Irrigation
Skills
2-3 Weeks
Activity Resources/
Input
Output Expected
Results Time
Training on
Life Skills
-Peace
keeping
-Women`s
rights
-H.I.V. Aids
-Legal rights
-Gender
based
Violence
-Health care
Resource
persons from
H.I.V and
A.I.Ds
Council
Lawyers or
Magistrates
Nurses
Training
materials
Written
materials on
WAAFS in
LAKE STATE.
Reference
copies for
WAAFS
encounters
and
experiences
WAAFS
acquire life
skills for living
in peace
human dignity
good health
care
WAAFS
begin to
expect
respect and
rights
accorded to
them
4 Weeks
Numeracy
Training
Language
Training
Business
Training and
income
generation
Numeracy
Text Books
.English text
books.
business
Education
books
blackboards,
Dusters
stationary
Written
numerical
work
Attendance
Registers
Students
performance
reports
WAAFS
Aquire ability
to read and
write and to
appreciate
income
generating
activities
4 Weeks
Harvesting
Canvass Farm produce WAAFS
11. Selling of
farm
produce to
the local
market
sacks for
storage
Vehicles for
carrying food
crops.
Acteric for
preservation
and storage.
consisting of
Tomatoes,
Kales onions
and sorghum .
acquire
harvesting
skills and
food
preservation
methods
2 Weeks
7. Budget
The total project budget is estimated at US$ 50 of which some US$ (78 percent) comprises
service, supply and works contracts related to the provision of agricultural inputs and training of
beneficiaries. Moreover, a significant proportion of the cost estimate for technical assistance
would fund capacity building activities whereby DRDA’s technical services and national
consultants would undertake essential training tasks. Details of the DRDA component cost
breakdown are provided in Table 1 and summarized as follows:
Component Description Cost Estimate (US$)
Contracts:
with service providers CAMPANIES (government agencies, NGOs,
consultancy firms etc) for distribution of inputs and training of beneficiaries
through farmer field schools
Training:
FFS Facilitators and master trainers and preparation of training materials
Expendable Procurement:
i) crops sub-sector
Non-expendable Procurement:
i.e. vehicles, communication, data processing, training and office equipment,
furniture, etc
Technical Support Services:
i.e. reporting, evaluation, technical advice, etc.
General Operating Expenses:
i.e. office rent, operation and maintenance of vehicles and computers,
communications, security and office supplies
Support Costs
Direct operating costs (7%)
Total
Table 1.DRDA Budget
Input Description Unit Quantity
Unit
Cost
Total
Cost
Salaries Professionals
Staffing
Project Manager 1month 1x15 3,00 4500
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/ trainer month 1x15 2,00 3000
Logistics/Procurement Assistant/ manager month 1x15 200 3000
Accountant/Administrator/ manager month 1x15 250 3750
Driver month 1x15 200 3000
12. Training of Farmers (farmer field schools
Agronomist/Agricultural Extension) FFS 1x15 250 3750
Total 21,000
Input Description Unit Quantity
Unit
Cost
Total
Cost
Expendable Procurement
Agricultural Machinery Packages each 400 5,150 5150
Seeds and Fertiliser Packages each 400 1,537.50 1537
Small-scale Irrigation Packages each 100 2,930 5000
Horticultural Packages each 40,000 17 17
Seed Multiplication Packages each 400 1,537.50 1,537.50
Seed Processing Equipment sets 10 25,000 25,000
Small Ruminant Packages each 5,000 90 90
Large Ruminant Packages each 500 900 900
Capture Fisheries Packages (non-mechanised boats) each 200 900 900
Aquaculture Packages (carp) each 3,000 85 85
Aquaculture Packages (golda) each 600 95 95
Aquaculture Packages (bagda) each 700 90 90
Non-Expendable Procurement
Vehicles (4x4) rent each 1 250x15 3750
Communication Equipment lumpsum 300
Training Equipment and Materials lumpsum 1000
Technical Support Services
Reporting Costs lumpsum 250
Project Evaluations each 1 300
Technical Advisory Services lumpsum 200
General Operating Expenses
Office Rental month 15 100 1500
Operation and maintenance of vehicles, offices, etc month 15 200 3000
Support Costs (7%)
Total 13,000