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CONCEPT NOTE SUPPORT FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IMPROVED RICE TECHNOLOGIES MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 1 TEAM MEMBERS:  GORDON EKEKPI – MOFA/RSSP.

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Presentation on theme: "CONCEPT NOTE SUPPORT FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IMPROVED RICE TECHNOLOGIES MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 1 TEAM MEMBERS:  GORDON EKEKPI – MOFA/RSSP."— Presentation transcript:

1 CONCEPT NOTE SUPPORT FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IMPROVED RICE TECHNOLOGIES MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 1 TEAM MEMBERS:  GORDON EKEKPI – MOFA/RSSP  SAMSON KONLAN - JICA  AL-HASSAN IMORO – MOFA/DCS  WILSON DOGBE – CSIR/SARI  ESTHER ODONKOR – MOFA/INTERN

2 OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION  INTRODUCTION  JUSTIFICATION  POTENTIAL INTERVENTION ZONES &TARGET GROUPS  OBJECTIVES GLOBAL OBJECTIVE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 2

3 OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION cont.  COMPONENTS, OUTPUTS & ACTIVITIES  COSTS & FINANCING  IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY  PROJECT ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT  MONITORING & EVALUATION  KEY ASSUMPTIONS & RISKS MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 3

4 INTRODUCTION  The framework for agriculture development aims at modernization of agriculture through mechanization & application of science & technology as means of achieving food security & industrialization (Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda).  Various policy documents emphasize the need to increase local rice production to meet increasing consumer demands (GPRS I &II,FASDEP, METASIP, etc.) MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 4

5 INTRODUCTION cont.  To increase rice production & processing to cope with increasing per capita consumption, the need for appropriate technological backstopping cannot be over emphasized.  Technology development & appropriate dissemination strategies & approaches become pertinent. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 5

6 JUSTIFICATION ISSUES:  Chronic shortage of key personnel (technicians & extension agents) for technology development & dissemination for rice production, processing & marketing  Inadequate equipment & logistics to enhance technology dissemination  Inadequate skills & use in participatory approaches to technology development & dissemination. These factors culminate in low adoption of available rice- based technologies resulting in low productivity & quality rice. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 6

7 JUSTIFICATION cont. National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) proposed:  strengthening the capacity of the national research institutions & public universities for the development of new technologies  strengthening technology dissemination structures & strategies to enhance adoption of participatory approaches MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 7

8 POTENTIAL INTERVENTION ZONES & TARGET GROUPS  Potential intervention zones include: – Rain-fed Uplands, – Rain-fed lowlands – Irrigated fields.  Target beneficiaries are: – MOFA (N ational Directorates of Agriculture, RADUs/DADUs) – CSIR & its institutions, – Public Universities, – NGOs – Farmers, Processors, FBOs, MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 8

9 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT  Global Objective To strengthen technology development & dissemination strategies to backstop the rice sector.  Specific Objectives to strengthen the capacity of national research institutions & public universities through training & adequate budgetary to enhance technology development MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 9

10 Objectives of the Project cont. to foster collaboration among & between national institutions & public universities with their regional & international counterparts to strengthen existing technology dissemination structures (e.g. RELCs) to enhance technology adoption to promote participatory technology dissemination approaches along the rice value chain MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 10

11 Objectives of the Project cont. to facilitate the formation and development of cohesive & sustainable FBOs to facilitate access to farm credit to enhance adoption of recommended technologies MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 11

12 PROJECT COMPONENTS  Capacity development  Research & development  Community mobilisation  Institutional collaboration & coordination  Access to credit MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 12

13 COMPONENTS, OUTPUTS & ACTIVITIES MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 13 ComponentOutputKey Activities 1. Capacity Development 1.1 The capacity of national research institutions & public universities strengthened 1.1.1 Conduct resource mapping/SWOT analysis of research institution & public universities 1.1.2 Develop & implement HR plan for national rice program 1.1.3 Provide improved research facility & infrastructure for rice research & development

14 Components, Outputs & Activities cont. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 14 ComponentOutputKey Activities 1. Capacity Development 1.2 Technology dissemination structures strengthened 1.2.1 Conduct resource mapping/SWOT analysis of research institution 1.2.2 Define & implement human resource development programme 1.2.3 Provide logistics & equipment to facilitate technology dissemination

15 Components, Outputs & Activities cont. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 15 ComponentOutputKey Activities 2. Research & Development 2.1 Existing rice based technologies refined & new ones developed 2.1.1 Identify & map out existing rice based technologies 2.1.2 Adapt participatory research approaches in priority rice ecologies 2.1.3 Develop/Adapt management tools for productivity increase

16 Components, Outputs & Activities cont. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 16 ComponentOutputKey Activities 3. Community Mobilization for technology dissemination 3.1 Participatory technologies dissemination approaches along the rice value chain promoted 3.1.1 Interests groups along the value chain are mobilized 3.1.2 The formation & development of cohesive FBOs 3.1.3 Develop & provide appropriate participatory extension tools/approaches

17 Components, Outputs & Activities cont. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 17 ComponentOutputKey Activities 4. Institutional Collaboration & Coordination 4.1 Rice technology dissemination system effectively coordinated 4.1.1 Establish a rice coordinating unit 4.1.2 Equip the unit 4.1.3 Operationalize the coordinating unit

18 Components, Outputs & Activities cont. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 18 ComponentOutputKey Activities 5. Access to Credit 5.1 Access to credit is facilitated 5.1.1 Review existing credit systems 5.1.2 Identify existing & functioning FBOs 5.1.3 Facilitate linkage between the FBOs & the financial institutions

19 COST & FINANCING MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 19 Components Budget (GH ₵ million) Budget (%) Capacity Development 18.0 30 Research & Development 15.0 25 Community Mobilization 9.0 15 Institutional Collaboration & Coordination 6.0 10 Access to Credit 12.0 20 TOTAL 60.0100

20 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES  MoFA shall be the main implementing agency.  activities shall be mainstreamed within the Ministry’s decentralized operations.  Efforts shall be made to foster Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to enhance success & sustainability of the project.  MoFA shall develop a PIM MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 20

21 Implementation Strategies cont.  National launch to be followed by Regional & District sensitization fora  Annual workplans from RADUs & DADUs shall be peer reviewed & refined for implementation MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 21

22 PROJECT ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT  National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) headed by the Project Coordinator.  Relevant project support staff recruited.  NPCU shall be responsible for overall management & coordination of the project.  10 regional coordinating units & 170 district coordinating centres shall be established. MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 22

23 Project Organization & Management Cont.  Regional & District Directors of Agriculture head respective coordinating units  National Project Steering Committee: to provide policy direction.  Regional Technical Committees: oversee & guide Regional & District implementation MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 23

24 MONITORING & EVALUATION  M&E Unit shall be established within the NPCU.  Responsibilities: develop the appropriate M&E systems. define indicators that adequately reflect project output & activities as well as the overall goal. conduct periodic field monitoring activities develop work-plans & progress reports MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 24

25 RISKS & ASSUMPTIONS  Commitment of government  Commitment of various partner institutions, organizations & other operatives  Budgetary support  Natural disasters  Prevailing Social Environment MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 25

26 DPs MOFA NPCU RURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PSC RTC DCC RCT RESEARCH NGOs FBOs MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 26

27 Thank you MOFA/CARD/GHANA/CONCEPT NOTE/MAY11 27


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