1. About FANRPAN policy@fanrpan.org www.fanrpan.org

2. What is FANRPAN?

3. FANRPAN-SADC Ministers’ Call FANRPAN

4. Created in 1997, and registered in 2002 Focus: -Improving policy research, analysis and formulation on key priority themes -Developing human and institutional capacity for coordinated policy dialogue among all stakeholders -Improving policy decision making by enhancing the generation, exchange and use of policy-related information Stakeholder categories: - Farmers, Government, Researchers, Private sector Members/National nodes in 13 African countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Introducing FANRPAN

5. FANRPAN’s Strategic Plan (2007 – 15) Vision A food secure Africa free from hunger and poverty Mission To promote effective Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) policies by –facilitating linkages and partnerships between government and civil society, –building the capacity for policy analysis and policy dialogue in southern Africa, and –supporting demand-driven policy research and analysis

6. FANRPAN Structure: Organogram MEMBERS/SHAREHOLDERS Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe Board of Governors Representatives of: Government (South Africa and Zambia) ; Farmers (President – IFAP); Private Sector (Vacant); Regional Economic Communities ; SADC (FANR Director); COMESA (Secretary General); Research Institutions (University of Pretoria); Donor (USAID); CEO (ex-officio) Regional Secretariat CEO ProgrammesPolicy ResearchCommunication and Advocacy Finance and Administration Zimbabw e ARC Mauritius Implementation - Countries and Lead Institutions Swaziland CANGO Malawi CISANET Zambia ACF Angola Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development Lesotho ISAS Madagascar Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries Namibia NEPRU South Africa NAMC Tanzania ESRF Botswana BIDPA Mozambique Eduardo Mondlane University Zimbabwe ARC Mauritius University of Mauritius Programmes Natural Resources and Environment Water Biofuels Climate Change Social Protection and Livelihoods Impact of HIV/AIDS Household Vulnerability Food Systems Biosafety Biotechnology Food Prices CAADP Agricultural Inputs and Outputs Women in Policy Input Vouchers and Subsidy Seed Security

7. 1. Angola – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Wambo University 2. Botswana – Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) 3. Lesotho – National University of Lesotho, Institute of Southern African Studies (ISAS) 4. Madagascar - Rural Development Policy Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP) 5. Malawi - Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET) 6. Mauritius – Department of Agricultural Production and Systems, School of Agriculture University of Mauritius 7. Mozambique – Faculdade de Agronmia e Engenharia Florestal, Eduardo Mondlane University 8. Namibia - Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit (NEPRU) 9. South Africa – National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) 10. Swaziland – Department of Agricultural Economics and Management, University of Swaziland and Coordinating Assembly of NGOs (CANGO) 11. Tanzania - Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) 12. Zambia - Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF) 13. Zimbabwe – Agricultural Research Council FANRPAN Structure: Node Hosting Institutions

8. FANRPAN Structure: Network of Networks FANRPAN Regional Secretariat Malawi Namibia Mozambique Tanzania Mauritius South Africa Swaziland Lesotho Angola Botswana Zimbabwe Zambia Government Researchers CSOs Madagascar Farmers Private Sector Commercial Farmers Small-scale farmers associations Commodity Associations

9. FANRPAN Structure: Membership Size Totals include other membership groups within associations CountryGovernmentFarmersResearchNGOsDonors Private for profit OtherTotal Angola569323 Botswana279 unions31561874 Lesotho6 ministries1576227 Madagascar55 unions3222120 Malawi36 unions56081294 Mauritius6 ministries 5 federations 62 apex512 12 Parastatals 48 Mozambique42 unions122 335 Namibia22 unions434217 South Africa1462334 Swaziland7512 Tanzania134 unions1051235 Zambia1241761645 Zimbabwe303 unions2520450132

10. FANRPAN Strategic Framework Capacity Building Policy Research Voice 1 2 3

11. Strategy Implementation Arrangements (Who does what?) WHODOES WHAT?WHERE Board of Governors Strategic direction of network and fiduciary responsibilityRegional level Technical Committee Global team of eminent researchers and champions advising on programme development Global/Regional/ National level Regional Secretariat Planning, Implementation and financial and technical reporting Global/Regional/ National level Programme Coordinator Cluster of projects coordinated under each of flagship programmes (Food Systems, Agricultural Systems, Natural Resources and Environment, HIV and AIDS, Institutional Strengthening) Regional level National Nodes Policy analysis and dialogue: Knowledge Brokers (innovators, researchers, farmers, private sector, media) National level

12. What Research do we do?

13. FANRPAN’s Thematic Thrusts Social Protection & Livelihoods Food Systems Agricultural Productivity – Markets Natural Resources and Environment

14. Programmes & Projects Institutional Strengthening Strengthen country node secretariats and steering committees Establish and maintain database of node members and FANR experts Establish Policy dialogue calendar Bench mark the capacity of node hosting institution and regional secretariat and implement capacity strengthening Food Systems Strategies to cope with the impact of global environmental change on food systems, (production, processing and packaging, distribution, retail and consumption) Effects of restructuring food markets on food security in the SADC region focusing on selected food sub systems e.g. (vegetables, cereal particularly maize grain, beef and dairy products) Agricultural policy priorities for improving rural livelihoods in Southern Africa Agricultural Productivity - Markets Improved access to inputs (fertiliser and seed) by smallholder farmers Making markets work for the poor

15. Programme and Projects Social Protection & Livelihoods Undertake longitudinal surveys to update databases on the impact of HIV and AIDS on agriculture Review national AIDS policies and advise on social protection policies for vulnerable groups Institutionalise the use of the Human Vulnerability Index (HVI) developed by FANRPAN, for improved targeting of vulnerable groups. Natural Resources and Environment Policies for stimulating bio-energy utilisation in southern Africa Policies for promoting and supporting small scale irrigation Policies for improved water access by the poor Mainstreaming agro-forestry into broader agricultural development policies

16. How do we inform policy processes?

17. FANRPAN Policy Processes 1.Partnerships 2.Multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogues Workshops Theatre for Policy Advocacy 3.International Advocacy Engagements 4.Electronic/Digital Media Website, TV, Radio Compact Discs 5.Print Media Policy Brief Series Newsletters Policy Advisory Notes Project Brochures

18. FANRPAN Partnerships by Stakeholder Grouping - 47 1.Regional Economic Communities (REC ) 2.Government 3.Sub-Regional Organisations 4.Farmer Organisation 5.Private Sector 6.University 7.Civil Society Organisations (CSO) 8.International Organisation and CGIARs

19. Deepen regional integration Reduction in poverty Improve on information technology, communication and policy advocacy Harmonization of policies and creation of legal and regulatory framework Human and social development through capacity building Regional Policy Priorities SADC and COMESA (14 Countries) (19 Countries) 8 countries are members of both RECs

20. FANRPAN Support to RECs Challenges in Implementing Regional Agenda Poor capacity for Policy Analysis Poor capacity for Policy Advocacy and use of evidence Lack of platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement

21. Multi – Stakeholder Dialogues Across 13 Countries (All Members from Stakeholder Groups) Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe Ongoing Research Studies Emerging Issues and FANR Policies Tracking National Policy Dialogues (Periodic) NATIONAL LEVEL Policy Advisory Notes Issues for Regional Dialogue REGIONAL LEVEL Coordination of multi-country studies Synthesis of issues from Nodes Into Agenda for Annual Regional Dialogue Network Administration and Development (Networking, Fund Raising, Membership drive) Southern Africa Region (Representatives from all FANR Stakeholder Groups) Farmers’ Organisations Governments Private Sector Researchers Development Partners

22. Outputs Dialogue Proceedings and Resolutions Policy Recommendations Stakeholder development commitments Case Studies of success stories to facilitate best practice transfer Agenda setting and coordinated next steps/way forward Multi – Stakeholder Dialogues

23. Annual Regional Dialogues 2001: Agricultural policy making in Southern Africa: Issues and challenges 2002: Strengthening institutional capacity for policy research and analysis among stakeholders in the SADC region 2003: Regional Stakeholder Meeting on Agricultural Recovery, Food Security and Trade Policies in Southern Africa 2004: Policy strategies needed to promote permanent agricultural recovery and productivity growth in the SADC region 2005: Creating a conducive policy environment for a food secure Southern Africa YEARTHEME 2006: Creating a conducive policy environment for inputs intensification and market development for increased production and productivity 2007: Meeting the demand for effective Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis in Southern Africa “Triggers” for Agricultural Growth in Southern Africa 2008: Regional Strategies for Addressing the Global Food Crisis 2009: True Contribution of Agriculture to Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Southern Africa Maputo, Mozambique

24. FANRPAN Awards Multi – Stakeholder Dialogues 20082009 H. E. Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika President – Republic of Malawi H.E. L. DIEGO, Prime Minister – Mozambique On behalf of President Emilio Guebuza

25. Information Dissemination to Strengthen Policy Advocacy Policy Dialogue platforms at national and regional level to support SADC RISDP and CAADP Processes Media Training on documenting the role of subsidies in the region. AWARD Training - trained 60 women scientists in Policy Development Processes FANRPAN Activities (2008 – 09)

26. FANRPAN Products/Clients Government/Policy Makers Farmers Organisations Private Sector Researchers/Policy Analysts Technical Partners Development Partners Media and Advocacy Policy Advice/Options/Evidence to support policy development Enabling policies – Production to Trade and Markets (Value Chain) Enabling policies – Production to Trade and Markets (Value Chain) Platform for research, analysis and dissemination Grant worthiness – track record and impact Rallying point for regional FANR news FANRPAN Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues FANRPAN Communications and Advocacy

27. FANRPAN Regional Policy Dialogue Maputo, September 2009 THANK YOU Hon S. Ngwenya, SG – COMESA, FANRPAN Board Chair H.E. L. DIEGO Prime Minister Mozambique Hon. C. Pajune Vice Minister - Agriculture Mozambique Hon S. Holland, Minister - National Healing Zimbabwe Prof. H. Amani FANRPAN Board Chairman (2004 – 2007) Madame C. Khupe USAID Dr. S. Mundia, Member - FANRPAN Board Dr. L. M. Sibanda, CEO FANRPAN Prof, Mucavele Former CEO NEPAD Madame C. Cossa Winner – FANRPAN Civil Society Award Winner Pro. Filipe J. Cuoto Vice-Chancellor UEM