1. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II AGNES UWERA -0788301644 rdcp2aps@gmail.comrdcp2aps@gmail.com, agnes.uwera@idd.landolakes.com LAND O’ LAKES, INC.-RDCP II

2. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Do we agree that A COW can be a processing unit?

3. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Name of Program Rwanda Dairy Competitive Program II (RDCPII) Funded by USAID

4. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II RDCP II Goal The o verarching goal and mission for RDCP II is to increase the competitiveness of Rwandan dairy products in regional markets to positively impact rural household incomes associated with dairy-related enterprises. NDS Goal A competitive dairy sector providing quality dairy products which are affordable, available and accessible to all Rwanda and other consumers in the region (Dairy Sector Working Group, July 2012).

5. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Operating Area: Milksheds

6. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Key Project Pillars Production Quality Consumption Advocacy

7. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Challenges facing the dairy sector Production Financing Access to market information Interested investors Managing dairy ventures/enterprises Demand and supply issues Pricing Quality Reliable market Farmer outreach Consumer behavior Advocacy (NDS, Ministerial order, RNDP, RPPD)

8. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Mitigating challenges at MCC level Attract potential investors Extending dairy services to farmers Improve milk quality Pay premium for quality milk Award SOQ to good performers Commercialize dairy farming Reduce cost of production Capacity building and market linkages

9. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Mitigating challenges-Hub Approach

10. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II At Processor level Improve packaging-franchise through milk zones Diversification Cost reduction Export Increased per capita consumption Proper testing of milk (drug residues, mastitis, etc) Structured milk supply and payment systems Work towards meeting standards Capacity building and market linkages Engagement of public bodies with dairy in their mandate

11. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II SOQ Program

12. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Portfolio approach in provision of BDS (entails working with multiple partners as BDS providers rather than work with one or just a few). Reasons: - Effectiveness - Outreach - Impact - Exit strategy - Continuity. Approach

13. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Grants Business innovation grants Competitive service subcontracts Institutional capacity building grants Competitiveness investment fund

14. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Grants target Cooperatives Registered Companies Community Based Organizations Local NGOs

15. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Activities Continued use of local and international service providers to impart knowledge and skills to service providers and local leadership Facilitate: Market linkages for increased milk production and Market Improved farm level best practices Awareness of dairy specific financial services to dairy sector investors and farmers Capacity building and training of public and private dairy service providers Acquisition of dairy equipment for business expansion and improved quality for milk and dairy products Knowledge dissemination for best farm practices e.g. cow feeding Stimulate demand for quality milk between farmer groups (MCCs) and buyers Provision of market information through platforms like RNDP and Agri- Hub Rwanda

16. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Realized Impact MilestoneAchievementTarget Service providers applying new Technologies 341312 Farmers trained in best farm practices 11,487 (7,577 male & 3,910 female)6,625 Farmers applying new technologies 5,345 (3,558 male & 1,787 female)5,700 MSMEs benefiting from interventions 1,722625 Milk volumes increased29,917,71624,502,370

17. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Thank you!

18. Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Programme II Key Target LOP Results 60% increase in net household income 7,500 new dairy-related jobs created 60% increase in the volume and value of products sold 30 new products awarded with RSOQ 9 policy reforms advocated for and/or enacted $20 million (USD) in non-US Government resources leveraged