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PERFORMANCE REPORT

JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2016

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________ 1

2 SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE FOR JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2016 ___________________________ 1

2.1 OVERVIEW OF FY2016 BUDGET ____________________________________________________________ 1 2.2 SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE RATINGS FOR JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2016 ________________________________ 4

2.2.1 Key achievements under Innovation Systems and Partnership ____________________________________________________________________ 4

2.2.2 Key achievements under Capacity Development for S3A Implementation ________________________________________________________ 5

2.2.3 Key achievements under Knowledge Management and Decision Support _______________________________________________________ 11

2.2.4 Key achievements under Corporate Partnerships and Communications _________________________________________________________ 13

2.2.5 Key achievements under Secretariat Support Functions __________________________________________________________________________ 14

2.2.6 Activity Implementation (by Milestone) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 16

2.2.7 Progress towards Delivery of Results (by Performance Indicator) _______________________________________________________________ 17

3 DETAILED PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2016 ________________________ 19

3.1 STATUS OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES _______________________________________________________ 19 3.2 OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ____________________________________________________________ 30 3.3 OUTCOMES/IMPACT ACHIEVED ________________________________________________________ 35 3.4 KEY ISSUES FOR NOTING AND/OR ACTION ________________________________________________ 42

4 ATTACHMENTS _____________________________________________________________________ 43

4.1 BUDGET MONITORING REPORT AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 ___________________________________ 43 4.2 MTOP 2R RESULTS FRAMEWORK – TARGETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 __________ 46 4.3 PAEPARD II RESULTS FRAMEWORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 ________________ 53 4.4 PAEPARD CRF/IF RESULTS FRAMEWORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 ____________ 55 4.5 HUMIDTROPICS RESULT BASED FRAMEWORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 ___________ 56 4.6 AHC-STAFF RESULTS FRAMEWORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 _________________ 58 4.7 PARTICIPANTS OF TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS _______________________________________________ 60 4.8 TYPES OF PARTNERSHIPS FORMED/STRENGTHENED _________________________________________ 61 4.9 TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS PRODUCED ____________________________________________________ 61 4.10 LIST OF PUBLICATIONS/INFORMATION PACKAGES PRODUCED __________________________________ 62 4.11 MEDIA (INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA) COVERAGE _____________________________________________ 66 4.12 COUNTRY AFFILIATION BY SRO ________________________________________________________ 67

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1 INTRODUCTION

The FARA annual workplan and budget for FY 2016 (AWP&B 2016) was prepared and submitted to the Board for approval; and to the World Bank FARA-MDTF Implementation Support Mission (ISM) team in December 2015 for a no-objection. This was followed with the submission of Concept Notes and Terms of Reference for consultancy services to carry out studies on the CNs presented in support of the proposed set of activities. The Bank applied the following parameters to assess the CNs: (i) relevance to the core program of MTOP 2; (ii) adequacy of objective(s) articulation; (iii) identification of appropriate institutional and implementation arrangements; (iv) presence of sustainable source of funding for the intended period of implementation; and (v) selection of key performance indicators that can be monitored. Based on the assessment concluded in April 2016, the Bank recommended four different actions, which formed the basis for initiation of activity implementation – especially for those funded through the MDTF:

Action 1: Revise and resubmit the CN taking into account the comments provided. Where procurement of consultancy services is needed revise the TOR in light of the CN revision and resubmit for clearance.

Action 2: Delay, or postpone until funding source is confirmed and there is clarity on the other queries about the activity.

Action 3: Activity not to be supported under MDTF at this stage.

Action 4: The activity is ongoing and implementation can continue as planned.

This report presents a summary analysis of performance for the first three quarters of the third year of implementation of the MTOP 2 (period January – September 2016) showing FARA corporate-level progress towards achieving outcomes. It contains a description of the work conducted by the Secretariat and implementing partners to achieve FARA (the Forum) goals, as well as the cumulative key performance indicators that show FARA corporate-level progress towards these goals. In addition to the FARA-level performance information presented, the report contains summaries detailing activity-specific achievements and the use of performance data to inform and support budget requests. The report is organized by the FARA Core Programme areas and the standardised Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) structure. These represent the hierarchy of objectives, program areas, elements, and sub-elements used to allocate budgets and categorize intervention programs.

2 SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE FOR JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2016

2.1 Overview of FY2016 Budget

The budget approved by the Board for FY 2016 amounted to US$ 8,232, 721 of which US$ 2,907,488 was to come from MDTF and US$ 5,325,233 from bilateral sources (Table 1). Some of the MDTF activities were later not cleared by the WB-ISM and the total budget outlay reduced by US$ 212,080 to US$ 8,020,641. Of the total ISM cleared budget, 60.93% (US$ 4,887,075) was dedicated to programme activities (KDS – 2.49%, CDI – 23.01% and ISP – 35.43%. Staff salaries and benefits accounted for 23.70% (US$ 1,900,686) while 8.97% (US$ 719,600) was allocated to operational expenses. Corporate partnerships, HR and M&E had a combined budget of US$ 513,280 (6.40%)(Figure 1).

The detailed budget performance to 30 September 2016 is annexed to this report as Attachment 4.1. Total expenditure against the approved and ISM cleared FY 2016 budget amounted to US$ 5,904,518 representing 73.62% of total budget. Table 1 and Figures 2 & 3 also summarises budget performance by expenditure category. Only 6.48% (US$ 12,970) of funds allocated to knowledge management and decision support (KDS) was spent. Burn rates were 87.43% (US$ 1,613,380) for capacity development for S3A implementation (CDI), largely because of expedited expenditures under the UniBRAIN programme (US$ 1,519,676) which was closed. Innovation systems and partnerships spent 63.48% (US$

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1,803,924) of allocated resources. Corporate partnerships spent 76.66%; HR and M&E – 25.97%; and operational costs – 93.14% (US$ 670,236). The staff cost amounted to US$ 1,435,888 representing 75.55% of the budgeted cost.

Table 1: FY 2016 Budget Performance for 9 months period January - September 2016

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ISM Budget

Q3 Spend %age Budget Q3 Spend %age Total

Budget Actual %age

Programmes 609,640 106,674 17.50 4,277,435 3,323,599 77.70 4,887,075 3,430,273 70.19

Knowledge Management 200,000 12,970 6.48 - - 200,000 12,970 6.48

Capacity Development 409,640 93,704 22.87 1,435,732 1,519,676 105.85 1,845,372 1,613,380 87.43

Innovation Systems - - 2,841,703 1,803,924 63.48 2,841,703 1,803,924 63.48

Secretariat Support 513,280 368,121 71.72 - - 513,280 368,121 71.72

Corporate Partnerships 463,280 355,134 76.66 - - 463,280 355,134 76.66

M&E and HRA 50,000 12,987 25.97 - - 50,000 12,987 25.97

Operational Costs 382,490 348,645 91.15 337,110 321,591 95.40 719,600 670,236 93.14

Staff Costs 1,189,998 951,567 79.96 710,688 484,321 68.15 1,900,686 1,435,888 75.55

TOTAL 2,695,408 1,775,006 65.85 5,325,233 4,129,512 77.55 8,020,641 5,904,518 73.62

Figure 1: Budget Allocation by Expenditure Category

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Figure 2: Budget performance to 30 September 2016

Figure 3: Budget performance by expenditure category up to 30 September 2016

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Op Cost 719,600 719,600 719,600 670,236 49,364

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Corporate Partnerships 463,280 463,280 463,280 355,134 108,146

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2.2 Summary of Performance Ratings for January – September 2016

2.2.1 Key achievements under Innovation Systems and Partnership

The Innovation Systems and Partnership (ISP) core program area within the FARA re-cast Medium Term Operational Plan (MTOP 2R) consists of two themes viz., (1) Strengthening and out-scaling of innovation and thematic platforms; and (2) Partnerships and innovative funding for AR4D and S3A implementation. The two themes were developed with the objectives to (a) Build and Strengthen innovation systems and partnerships among national and regional stakeholders; (b). Develop partners’ capacity to facilitate multi- stakeholder engagement, and Interactions and (c). Facilitate resource support for the implementation of the science agenda and regional integration. The ISP themes and objectives were structured to contribute to the overarching objective of FARA to facilitate Africa’s agricultural transformation, to enable the continent determine the future of its agriculture with proactive approaches to explore opportunities in agribusiness, trade and markets, taking best advantage of emerging sciences, technologies and risk mitigation, and utilizing the combined strengths of public and private sectors stakeholders.

Efforts to deliver these objectives entail the use of specific project activities with objectives that are tailored to respond to the goals of FARA. Over the reporting period, key achievements were recorded along the planned activities of ISP based on the approved work program for the year 2016.

a) Within the confines of fostering effective partnerships at all level FARA continue to midwife the delivery of development outcome from South-South partnership in agricultural research and development. Good achievement was recorded over the reporting period from the German government supported initiative tagged “One world – No Hunger initiative”. FARA alongside with ZEF is facilitating the Program to Accompany Research with Innovation (PARI) which aims to ensure the generation of socio-economic benefits from research activities and scaling innovation. Twelve Africa countries are participating in the current phase with a budget of 2 million Euros. FARA facilitated studies on the state of agricultural innovations in the countries, the state of the innovation platforms and issues tackled on the different platforms and the investment scale in agricultural innovations in the last 30 years across the countries. The reports and the harmonised report constituted an investment into the knowledge pool to inform the direction on investment in the different countries. FARA is also facilitating alongside the country partners the Farmers innovation contest; a documentation process to identify, document, refine and scale-up the different innovations developed by the farmers without the intervention of the research partners. Output from this activity is expected later in the year.

b) Another partnership initiative with the German partner is the BiomassWeb that aims to increase food security in Africa through system productivity of biomass based value web. FARA co-facilitated the project knowledge sharing forum displaying the different knowledge and technologies generated over the three years implementation. FARA has commissioned a call under the project and currently supporting five projects in Africa with stakeholders to take the knowledge generation on the different technologies to scale.

c) During the same period FARA strengthen the partnership between Africa and Brazil to foster agricultural innovation through research and technology generation. The call for proposal was launched and evaluated three proposals were selected for funding, the low number reflected the dwindling funding situation for agricultural research activities. FARA further carried out its statutory monitoring and evaluation function for the ongoing projects in Africa. Five projects evaluated are implemented as scheduled and good outcomes are emerging. FARA co-organized a knowledge sharing session among the stakeholders as side event at the 7th Africa agricultural science week

d) The MBoSs project that aims to scale-up the outcomes from research outcomes from the Africa-Brazil innovation market place project also took off effectively during the reporting period. The project was launched officially at the 7th Africa Agricultural Science week and following its call for proposal it is planning to approve six projects for sponsorship base on the available funds.

e) Further on intercontinental partnership, FARA continue to play its role in the Africa-British-China partnership that aims to transfer of Chines technology to Africa and foster learning between the two continents. The flagship project tagged AgriTT supported by DFID came to an end and a rigorous

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review was conducted. FARA continue to play its role facilitation role in the ongoing re-strategizing activities from the Chinese government to run another phase of the project.

f) The Coalition for Africa Rice Development (CARD) partnership activities is progressing. FARA contributed to the review of the country rice development road map. FARA has also developed the proposal for a continental initiative to mechanize the smallholders’ system in Africa.

g) The progress with the PROIntensAfrica project over the reporting period entails the different activities to ensure feasibility for the project and secure the high level policy integration. FARA contributed to the development of the ERA-Net proposal and incorporated the different element of the IntensAfrica objectives. 10 countries in Africa are mobilized to contribute up to 20% of the project cost in other to leverage over 200 million. FARA also co-organized a side event for the project at the 7 AASW to foster good visibility. The event secured substantial contributions from the non-traditional research stakeholders in the development of the proposal. Furthermore, the project went through its mid-term review at the European commission with good outcomes.

h) On the objectives of developing partners’ capacity to facilitate multi- stakeholder engagement, FARA continues with the major initiatives the SSA CP and PAEPARD. Activities towards the closure of the SSA CP projects were carried out over the reporting period. These include the external technical review, the update of the impact assessment and the financial review/ Audit. Alongside the closure, FARA continue to finalize the different documentations from the project, these include the comprehensive training manual on IAR4D and IP (French and English version), the 2nd White paper of IAR4D concept and the gender mainstreaming documents. FARA has developed the proposal for the scaling of the IAR4D concept in as separate initiative tagged SSA CP-Plus, this has been shared with would-be donors and it is expected to be funded shortly. Initial activities for scaling up the Innovation platforms were nested within the Humidtropics project. FARA worked with ten countries in this project and has established different innovation platforms. Within the framework of the Humidtropics project FARA is developing the modalities for mainstreaming the concept into the CAADP framework in the countries. FARA over the reporting period organized a stakeholder’s forum to achieve this objective. The report of this has contributed to the development of a publication on the mainstreaming strategies (currently in press).

2.2.2 Key achievements under Capacity Development for S3A Implementation

AHC-STAFF Implementation The Africa Human Capital in Science, Technology & Agripreneurship for Food Security Framework (AHC-STAFF) studies to ground the country action plans (CAPs) have been implemented in a total of 18 countries distributed in the three SROs as follows:

ASARECA (6 countries): Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda

CCARDESA (4 countries): Lesotho, Malawi Zambia and Tanzania

CORAF/WECARD (8 countries): Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Togo

Currently, focus is on four studies the completion of which in all the 18 countries is precondition to developing the country action plans (CAPs). The CAPs will provide information on the critical capacity needs to implement the CAADP and other national agricultural interventions. This will ensure that capacity development needs are sufficiently embedded in the 2nd generation national agricultural investment plans (NAIPs) of the CAADP.

The studies are:

Review the NAFSIPs and determine the implementation capacity gaps Assess human capital requirements along technology and value chains Assess and forecast the qualitative human capital requirements in agriculture

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Undertake yield gap analysis of key agricultural commodities and capacity needs to bridge the gaps

Progress with the studies is appreciable in ASARECA and CORAF, but modest in CCARDEDA as shown in the tables below.

ASARECA:

# Study area Progress

1 NAFSIPs Review In ASARECA, completed in all the four participating countries (Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya) and reports submitted

2 Assessing human & institutional capacity requirements along selected value chains

In ASARECA, completed for Kenya and Rwanda and reports submitted

3 Forecasting qualitative & quantitative human capital requirements in agriculture and agribusiness

In ASARECA, completed in Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya; reports submitted

4 Assessing capacity to bridge yield gaps in selected commodities

In ASARECA, draft report submitted for Ethiopia and Kenya, the only two countries where this study was to be conducted.

CCARDESA:

# Study area Progress

1 NAFSIPs Review In CCARDESA, four draft reports available for Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia


In CCARDESA, five draft reports available for Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia & Zambia

3 Forecasting qualitative & quantitative human capital requirements in agriculture and agribusiness

In CCARDESA, three draft reports are available for Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia


In CCARDESA, one draft report for Zambia available

CORAF/WECARD:

# Activity Progress

1 National Implementation Teams (NITs) Already set up in all the 8 countries

2 NAFSIPs Review In CORAF, draft reports available for 6 countries (except Ghana, Cameroon)


In CORAF, draft reports available for 6 countries (except Ghana, Cameroon)

4 Forecasting qualitative & quantitative human capital requirements in agriculture


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6 Country Action Plans Drafts in place for Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo and Senegal

Moreover, reports of the studies conducted in the various countries above were presented by the consultants at a stakeholder workshop held during the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW) in Kigali, Rwanda, on “Country Action Plans for Developing Capacities to Implement the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A) and CAADP.” The participants noted that whilst considerable effort had gone into execution of the studies, some critical issues still needed to be addressed, for example, around country contexts, quality of reports, adherence to methodology and overall comprehensives in addressing the scope of the assessments.

Further, the work shop participants also noted that to ensure that AHC-STAFF findings contributes to CAADP capacity development needs, the following should be addressed:

Complete the national studies to comprehensively identify the weaknesses in human capital and other capacity needs including identification of current and future capacity needs to bridge country yield gaps. The studies should be appropriately validated and owned at national levels.

Coordinated setting of national capacity development priorities that also consider the need to develop systemic capacities

Deploy multi-sectoral approaches for mainstreaming capacity development in the CAADP Improve coordination of capacity development efforts for CAADP implementation by various

stakeholders through setting up of an autonomous and inclusive apex body in each country akin to what currently obtains in Rwanda – the Rwanda National Capacity Building Secretariat.

On-going work to December 2016:

Completion of studies earmarked for 2016 in ASARECA Renewal of contracts for lead consultants Renewal of contract for CORAF/WECARD and CCARDESA Completion of studies earmarked for 2016 in CORAF/WECARD Fiduciary assessment of CCARDESA

Setting up the African Chapter of the Global Foresight Academy

A stakeholder workshop was held during the 7th AASW in Kigali, Rwanda, to seek views on how best to structure the African Chapter of the Global Agricultural Foresight Academy. A few key observations emanated from this meeting, viz.:

a) The Academy is seen as critical as it will help facilitate the emergence of foresight capacity, capability and culture (3Cs) in African countries.

b) The mission, vision and key principles (responsibility, action and impact, openness, independence and neutrality) of the Academy as espoused in the Dublin Report of 2012 were endorsed by the participants

c) The following key steps were identified as crucial in operationalizing the Academy: o Delineation of structure and functions o Constitution of a Regional Advisory Committee to guide the operations of the Academy o Promoting the Academy through advocacy and identification of champions and doers. o Supporting the emergence and mainstreaming of foresight and futures thinking in

ordinary agricultural development discourse in Africa. This would involve support by the Academy to facilitate foresight capacity at regional, national and sub-national scales.

o Identification of potential foresight topics and associated foresight teams to execute specific foresight exercises

d) Some important guiding points were made in regard to establishing an effective foresight academy:

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o To change the future we need to build powerful stories about the future that can inspire people to work in the present to change the future. Thus, there is need for futures literacy across all levels of society, including grassroots level.

o There is need to transform agriculture to transform society. For this to happen, we need: futures literacy across all the actors in agricultural value chains, a deep understanding of the drivers of the future and potential leverages for policy, and a strong advocacy platform to ensure that change happens.

o The future cannot be predicted but it can be explored through foresight. Vision and goals are required for conducting effective foresight

o In doing foresight, all parties are beneficiaries. With more future smart people one can have the capacity to understand the long-term implication of decisions that are made. Many governments have foresight intelligence units e.g. in South Africa and Togo.

e) The participants pointed out that significant individual foresight capacity exists across Africa that can be tapped and leveraged to strengthen the Academy. There is thus a need to take stock of such existing capacity and identify futures practitioners who can be connected with the Academy as members, advisors or executors of identified foresight exercises

f) In building the Foresight Academy, FARA needs not start from scratch as there are ongoing initiatives that can be built on. One suggested proposal was to identify experts at the country/local levels who are already doing something related to foresight and build their capacities – bottom-up approach is required in this regard

g) A cascaded structure was suggested for the Academy as shown in the Figure 4 below.

Figure 4: Structure of the African Foresight Academy

At National Level A CoP operating through national nodes connected through an oversight mechanism operating as a catalyzer at sub-regional and continental level. Each node has a focal institutional point hosted by a local organization. The key functions of the national nodes will be:

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a) Generate an understanding of how the knowledge of the future can influence present actions towards desirable futures

b) Facilitate the emergence of a national foresight capability and culture in agricultural research and innovations.

c) Bring together a community of young foresight practitioners and actively engage them in the activities of the node.

d) Translating the lessons from foresight works to engage key stakeholders and policy makers into foresight-based actions.

To make it effective, the national node will be supported by an advisory body that will include highly recognized individuals who are enthusiastic about foresight and are willing to champion a foresight culture.

At Sub-regional Level: At the sub-regional level, there will be a node composed of national node champions and a lead person to be selected by the sub-regional node. The key functions of the sub-regional nodes will be:

a) Backstopping the national nodes b) Facilitating interaction between national nodes c) Surfacing issues with regional dimensions that require foresight analyses and facilitating such

analyses

At Continental Level: At the continental level, the proposed oversight mechanism will be hosted by FARA through a Secretariat that has five key functions:

a) Coordination, including backstopping sub-regional nodes of the foresight academy b) Knowledge management and dissemination of foresight outputs c) Facilitation of the production of outputs such as policy briefs and analyses, reports d) Securing resources for the operation of the academy e) Advocate for strengthening a foresight culture in African agricultural research and innovation

systems.

The Secretariat should be supported by an advisory group that will include representatives from the sub-regional and national nodes, and other foresight professionals – both continental and international.

On-going work to December 2016: Consultancy on situational analysis on foresight in agriculture in Africa.

Agribusiness Capacity Development through Incubation

The UniBRAIN initiative officially ended in March 2016 and has since seamlessly transited into the AAIN network. Majority of the targets identified for the five-year program were either fully met or met with exceeding expectation. Tangible outcomes in terms of increased incomes and new agribusiness incubators and start-ups coming into being are already evident. Some key achievements include:

>$4.8m income generated both directly and indirectly Established six agribusiness incubators in Africa based on commodity value chains: Uganda - 2;

Kenya – 1; Mali – 1; Ghana – 1; and Zambia - 1. >75 agro-technologies commercialized >400 incubatees supported at the incubators ANAFE produced two agribusiness curriculum frameworks Over 1,400 students at Diploma, BSc and MSc levels have benefited from improved education

products >850 graduate interns supported 158 African universities reached 6 non-African universities reached, three from Europe and three from North America Creation of 12,218 direct & indirect jobs, >25,000 farmers and households reached Support extended to 186 start-ups to operate their businesses Establishment of 120 new start-ups

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Regional Advocacy on Biofortification

On the regional advocacy on making agriculture sensitive to nutrition outcomes through biofortification under the Building Nutritious Food Baskets (BNFB) project, FARA was able to accomplish the following during the period under review:

Participated in the BNFB project inception meeting held in Arusha, Tanzania, nd the BNFB country inception meeting for Nigeria in Abuja, Nigeria.

Based on a consolidated a calendar of nutrition-related events, the following advocacy activities have been conducted:

o Presented a talk on “Building Nutritious Food Baskets: Perspectives on Regional Advocacy” at the 7th AASW and FARA General Assembly, 13 June 2016, Kigali, Rwanda

o Mounted a display booth on the BNFB project (books, leaflets, banners, flyers) at the 7th AASW and FARA General Assembly, 13 June 2016, Kigali, Rwanda

o Conducted advocacy interviews on biofortification with the FARA ED and CIMMYT Director during the 7th AASW and FARA General Assembly, in Kigali, Rwanda

o Mounted a poster entitled “Perspectives on Regional Advocacy for Taking Biofortified Crops to Scale in Africa” at the 7th African Nutrition Epidemiology Conference held in Marrakech, Morocco, 9-14 October 2016.

o NEPAD has invited FARA to join the planning meeting for the ADFNS in September 7-8 2016. This is an opportunity to discuss how the BNFB team can participate effectively in the ADFNS

o Dr. Ojijo, the Regional Advocacy Coordinator, co-chaired (with Dr. Jan Low) the SPHI Steering Committee meeting in Addis; joined a panel discussion on “how potato and sweetpotato fit into regional agricultural development priorities” during the CIP@45 celebrations; and attended the 7th African Potato Association (APA) Conference.

o Dr. Ojijo also presented a talk on “Partnerships for Scaling Up Biofortified Foods” at the HarvestPlus side event entitled, “Biofortification in Africa: Evidence of Success and Vision for Scaling Up” at the 2016 ReSAKSS Annual Conference held, 18 - 20 October 2016 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana.

Activated the D-group for regional champions on biofortification and enlisted the following as regional champions of biofortification:

o Kefilwe Moalosi ([email protected]); Josephine Kiamba ([email protected]); Ball, Anna-Marie ([email protected]); AgBendech, Mohamed ([email protected]); Julia Tagwireyi ([email protected]); Francis Zotor ([email protected]); Laila Lokosang and Kabba Joiner

On-going work to December 2016:

A consultant has been selected to conduct a situational analysis of regional investments, policies, legislation and advocacy efforts on food-based approaches to combating micronutrient deficiency in SSA

Development of a regional advocacy strategy and work plan for 2017

Implementation Challenges

In the case of ASARECA, the following challenges have been cited as having hampered AHC-STAFF implementation in the sub-region:

i) Attracting appropriate consultants to undertake the studies with the modest budget available and the specialized competencies required for the studies has been problematic

ii) The institutional restructuring that commenced in 2015 for ASARECA affected some key units (e.g. Procurement) that needed to contribute to delivery of the studies

iii) Reduction in the initially planned 2016 budget by FARA

For CCARDESA, the following challenges were reportedly encountered:

i) National validation of the draft reports is still pending due to delayed submission of reports by country consultants

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ii) Most NITs are non-functional and demand funds to facilitate their meetings, which the project cannot afford

iii) The quality of the reports generally lack analytical rigor iv) Development of National Action Plans is still outstanding due to uncompleted studies

CORAF/WECARD attributed delay in implementation to the following perceived implementation challenges:

i) The inception phase took much longer than expected: ii) Finding the right consultants was tedious at the country level: iii) Instability of some national implementation teams impacted their efficiency: iv) Heavy administration procedures affected the implementation in some countries v) The modification of the project terms slowed down implementation: vi) The end of the contract term and uncertainties about the sub agreement:

2.2.3 Key achievements under Knowledge Management and Decision Support

a) KDS received a no-objection from the World Bank to undertake a review and take stock of of country policy design and implementation in four countries (Benin, Ghana, Uganda and Zambia). The review will also map out food and agriculture policies and accompanying strategies and programs, document various policy making processes and compile baseline data on various metrics. Based on the outcomes of this stocktaking exercise, (i) a Policy Practice Index will be developed for assessing the effectiveness of policy and policy practice at country level. Using the concept note and ToRs, a call for expression of interest was put out. A number of applicants were shortlisted and interviewed. The country studies will begin in October. A no-objection was not given for the ToRs to develop the Malabo 2025 Agri-STI Barometer intended for tracking and ranking country performance in STI for agriculture. The activity was therefore differed to a later date.

b) Although the agriculture total factor productivity studies ended in 2015, the reports were not completed until March 2016; due largely to delays in receiving reports from all Country Team Leaders. Seven country reports were completed for Cameroon, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia. The country studies measured total factor productivity growth for three sector aggregates – agriculture, manufacturing and services. The studies are unique in that they introduce a systematic method of constructing sector level capital stock series by combining World Development Indicator data with social accounting matrices and input-output data. The studies also provide what one might call a template for conducting growth diagnostics: measure GDP and TFP growth, search for evidence of capital deepening, ascertain if labour is moving out of agriculture, and uncover other evidence of structural change – e.g., changes in sector contributions to aggregate GDP.

c) From the seven country studies, a synthesis report titled A Pilot Study of Growth, Structural Change

and Total Factor Productivity in Seven African Countries was produced and peer reviewed in September. Using econometric and modelling techniques, the studies generated a time series of agricultural and aggregate total factor productivity for each of the eight countries and appropriately disaggregated the measures into sectors including farm level, upstream and downstream components. Each country study took a close look at sector contributions to country level economic growth and used country specific history to contextualize the evolution of productivity and growth over time. FARA’s decision to generate this evidence provides the basis upon which evidence-based policies can be designed to facilitate achievement of the Malabo Declaration Commitment to end hunger in Africa.

d) Three policy briefs were developed from the Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia country studies. Two

reports were produced on the impact of CSA on agricultural total factor productivity in (i) east and southern Africa and (ii) west and central Africa. From these, two policy briefs were developed. The individual country reports, synthesis report and policy briefs avail useful information for informing policy decision making and will contribute largely to the Malabo Declaration target of doubling agricultural productivity in Africa.

e) To support operationalization of the S3A, guidelines for integrating climate smart agriculture (CSA) in country agriculture investment plans were developed. These were shared with AUC, NPCA and

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IFPRI during the IFPRI workshop on support to the NAIPs. Information from the guidelines helped to develop metrics to measure targets and track country progress on meeting CAADP goals and Malabo commitments as well as supported the development of analytical methodologies and tools that can be used in the analysis. The guidelines also contributed to the AUC-NPCA Expert Group workshop for consolidating the technical guidelines for reporting on Malabo Declaration.

f) To advocate for STI and its application in the implementation of the S3A, a side event on Data, Information and Knowledge Systems was organized at the 7th FARA AASW to show-case and advocate for STI and its application in supporting implementation of S3A at country level. The event (i) provided an opportunity to develop a roadmap specifically on data, information, and knowledge systems needed for implementation of the S3A at the country level; (ii) provided a dialogue platform where key stakeholders in Africa’s agricultural research and development sector can articulate some of the challenges to Open Data and Open Science and propose possible strategies and synergies e.g. how FARA, as the African apex organization can capitalize on the existing open data tools to generate tailored information and knowledge products and services; (iii) enabled the exchange of knowledge on institutional and national initiatives aimed at enhancing access to agricultural open data; (iv) raised awareness on the use of open data and the use of “FAIR” data principles; and (v) came up with recommendations on the needed indicators and targets to measure progress of S3A implementation and the wider CAADP Agenda over the next three years.

g) The process for recruiting the consultants to undertake the development of the FARADataInformS was launched and the two consultants were selected. During the negotiations stage, it appeared that the need for two consultants at this stage of the development of the system was not necessary as the integration of the eRAILS and eCapacities system will be done at a later stage. Therefore, only one consultant with the designing expertise was selected. The negotiations have been finalized and the contract signed with this consultant. Work is expected to start soon.

h) Developing a Knowledge management strategy for FARA and the Science for Agriculture Consortium (S4AC). The repositioning process undertaken by FARA for the past two years, the recent developments in the African ARD sector and the role and expectations placed on FARA necessitate that it develop a holistic, strong and coherent knowledge management strategy that would enable it respond efficiently to the various expectations placed on it. FARA has therefore initiated the process for developing a Knowledge management strategy aimed at endowing FARA and the S4AC with a strong and well-articulated Knowledge Management Strategy aimed at positioning FARA and the consortium as an AR4D Knowledge-based Organization (KBO) on the continent. A concept note has been initiated by the Secretariat and shared with the S4AC founding partners for review and inputs.

i) Considering the role being played by FARA in leading the development of the African Agricultural Research Programme (AARP), it was recommended that an AARP online Dgroup platform be developed to facilitated interactions and information shared among the various actors involved in this initiative. The AARP Dgroup Platform was created. It currently has 122 members with increasing new membership requests. All the materials presentations and reports from the AARP Proposal Development Workshop held in Accra from 10-11 October 2016 have been uploaded to the Platform.

j) For the remaining part of 2016, KDS will:

o Complete the review and stock taking studies in the four countries; o Develop two additional policy briefs from the TFP and CSA country studies; o Disseminate the outputs generated from the productivity and CSA studies through the

FARA networks, promote exchange of policy information and knowledge, share lessons learned on best practice policies, and begin to populate the metrics for the Policy Practice Index. This will provide useful inputs that will be used to assess the effectiveness of existing STI policies in the four countries in 2017.

o Undertake the user experience gathering towards the establishment of the FARADataInformS, and develop the mockup of the system.

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2.2.4 Key achievements under Corporate Partnerships and Communications

The Directorate of Corporate Partnerships and Communications (DCPC) performs four functions, namely: (i) Strengthening, management and sustenance of relationships with strategic partners; (ii) supporting resource mobilisation; (iii) corporate communication and (iv) supporting the functioning of FARA’s governance organs, namely the Board of Directors and the General Assembly. During the first half of 2016

the following achievements were recorded. The 7th African Agriculture Science Week was a major highlight and

focus of attention for this unit.

(a) Concerning strategic partnerships, NPCA initiated administrative processes to draft an MoU with FARA. These processes may be concluded by the end of the year. FARA, ASARECA, CCARDESA, CORAF/WECARD and AFAAS agreed on broad principles of the operational modalities for the Science for Agriculture Consortium (S4AC), developed a plan for joint action and elaborated the consortium’s involvement in the AfDB supported “Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation” (TAAT) project. The Science for Agriculture Consortium was formally launched in April 2016 at GCARD 3 in a side event jointly organised by the Consortium and the World Bank. 4 staff sharing arrangements in the context of the Consortium were initiated. The MOU with AGRA was signed during the African Green Revolution Forum in September. FARA participated in a writeshop convened by the World Bank in September and involving all S4AC partners to elaborate a concept note for the S4AC (rationale, scope, functions, expected results, fiduciary management and governance). The writeshop also elaborated concept notes for two proposals (climate change and post-harvest) to demonstrate how the consortium will function. The concept note and proposals were shared with several donors and technical partners. Consultations were initiated with CIRAD and COMESA on strategic partnerships with FARA to be formalised in MOUs. Following the launch of CAADP Technical Networks (FARA is poised to serve as the convenor for the network on research and extension and to play a key role in the network on nutrition. The Interim Secretariat for North African Sub regional agricultural Research Organisation (NASRO) was established.

(b) With regard to resource mobilisation, the TAAT proposal on capacity development and technology outreach (CDTO) was developed. The CDTO component is critical to achievement of the TAAT’s objective to out scale existing technologies and innovations. The FARA-SROs-AFAAS meeting held in March 2016 developed a business model for a project on agriculture productivity-driven job creation. The concept note to IFAD was elaborated into a full proposal (initially USD 2.5 million but later reduced to USD 1.5 million) and revisions were made in response to reviewers’ comments. It is anticipated that a grant to fund this proposal will be made this year. The Kigali Roundtable (KRT) organised on the margins of the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week presented the case for African governments to finance FARA as a demonstration of their ownership. The participants comprising high level policy makers advised FARA on the steps it needs take to mobilise African funding. During the KRT the AfDB charged FARA to coordinate the formulation and implementation of a continentwide mega-programme on agricultural research. This initiative is the African Agricultural Research Programme (AARP). Recommendations of the KRT will feed into the resource mobilisation strategy and inform subsequent efforts to mobilise funding from African sources. A USD 2.25 million proposal on “Youth Researching Youth: Competitive Fellowship for Young African Scholars Researching Youth Engagement in Rural Economic Activities in Africa” was submitted to IFAD. The BMZ-funded PARI (Programme for Accompanying Research in Innovation) was extended for two years to 2020. A brainstorming meeting on formulation of the AARP held in August conceptualised the components of the initiative and mapped out a roadmap for its further development.

(c) With regard to corporate communications, the 2015 annual report was published and disseminated in May 2016. Several communication and public awareness products were generated and disseminated including: 4 e-newsletters (FARA digest) were published, 208 posts on face book before the science week and 361 posts on twitter before the science week. FARA’s Facebook account attracted 29,795 followers; the twitter account attracted 12,733 followers and 116,300 tweet impressions. A monthly seminar series provided a platform for staff to share their work with the rest of the Secretariat. FARA staff were hosted at 4 radio interviews on African agriculture and agribusiness. These interviews were disseminated online as podcasts. The African Agriculture science week was well covered on social media (100 social media reporters)

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and traditional media (50 journalists). A total of 17,435 tweets on the #AASW7 were generated by 1,632 contributors and were accessed by 5.3 million twitter accounts. In addition, 40 blog posts on the science week were read by 2,000 people. Press releases on the event were issued in Ghana and Rwanda. A daily digest of highlights for each day was published.

(d) With regard to governance, 2 Executive Committee meetings were held in February and in May. The first ordinary meeting of the year was held in June as scheduled. The World Bank conducted the Mid-term review of the FARA multi-donor trust fund in May 2016. The 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly (AASW7) was held 13 – 16 June 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda. A total of 1,034 online applicants from 63 countries (Host Rwanda – 274; Ghana – 166; Kenya – 95; Nigeria – 86; Uganda – 79) were received. Actual attendance on basis of registration fees collected: (a). Local participants not categorised under (c) and (d) below: USD 50: 33.29 % (253); (b). Individuals from national producer and civil society organisations outside Rwanda: USD 100: 25.26 % (192); (c). Individuals from national AR systems (research, advisory services, education, policy, agri-business: USD 150: 22.11 % (168); (d). Individuals from sub-regional, regional and international organisations: USD 200: 19.34% (147). Further 15O local participants did not pay registration fees. These included 50 social media reporters, 50 journalists and 50 members of the local organising committee (a total of 900 participants were recorded). The event comprised 5 plenary sessions with the opening performed by the Prime Minister of Rwanda on behalf of HE President Kagame. The main keynote address was delivered by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina the President of the African Development Bank. A total of 28 speakers made contributions in the 5 plenary sessions spread over two days. Most of the interactions took place in 28 side events and 5 parallel sessions also held over two days. One day (Rwanda day) was devoted to field visits to various sites around Rwanda. An exhibition over the five-day duration of this event provided space for 24 institutions to showcase their products and services. Through the 100 social media reporters, 5.3 million people accessed information about the event. The new Chairperson of FARA visited the Secretariat in July and headed the delegation that met with the presidency of Ghana regarding the government’s undertaking to provide FARA with office accommodation. New Board Directors were issued appointment letters and their personal details filed with the registrar of companies.

2.2.5 Key achievements under Secretariat Support Functions

Monitoring and Evaluation

Core Area / Core Activity

Targets for the Financial Year 2016 Q1 – Q3

SSF 1.1.4

Monitoring and Evaluation Maintaining M&E System

1. Implement the MEL@FARA Strategy, including review of the outcome and impact indicators and populating the Performance Monitoring Framework (PMF) with quality data

Revisited baselines and targets for the MTOP2R Results Framework and submitted to WB/ISM in March 2016

Prepared the background document for the Mid-Term Review Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the FARA MDTF (TF095129) of May 4-9, 2016

Drew up ToR and initiated discussions to recruit and support Consultant on RF & theory of change for the S3A

2. MTOP2R and AWP&B 2016 implementation and monitoring plans developed and all units report on Quarterly basis on progress

Effected adjustments to AWP&B 2016 following WB/ISM comments on the Concept notes and Terms of References submitted by FARA

3. TBAs provide adequate monitoring and reporting on on-going research investments

Updated RFs for 4 PAEPARD-CRF projects being implemented in Uganda, Benin, Malawi and Burkina FASO

RF and M&E components of the IFAD 2016 proposal on “Implementing the transition action plan for the implementation phase of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A)”

Result-Based Logical Framework (RBLF) and M&E section for the “Capacity Development and Technology Outreach (CDTO) for Scaling-up Proven Technologies within TAAT Value Chains to Achieve Impact” CGIAR-FARA-AfDB project

Lead in developing the orientation paper and CN for the FARA-AfDB

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Targets for the Financial Year 2016

Q1 – Q3

“African Agricultural Research Programme (AARP)” 4. Participation in MEL

communities of practice – AfrEA, IDEAS, Afrik4r, AfCoP-MfDR, CIP-MLEA.

Core group member and active participant in online discussions in the CIP Sweet Potato Monitoring and Evaluation Community of Practice (MLEA-CoP). Attended meeting held in Kigali on 27-29 April, 2016.

Member and active participant in the African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results (AfCoP-AfriK4R). Attended the 3rd Africa for Results (AfriK4R) Forum focused on domestic resource mobilization, Nairobi, Kenya, 13-15th July. 103 delegates from 55 organizations participated and exchanged on domestic resource mobilization in Africa. The report of the Forum is published and can be accessed at the following link: http://bit.ly/2eJn0lz. Currently participating and contributing to two new online discussions that were launched on the AfCoP platform.:

Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa’s Transformation http://afrik4r.org/forum/topics/science-and-technology-for-africa-s-transformation

Food security and agribusiness in Africa: Capacity imperatives, lessons and policies http://afrik4r.org/forum/topics/food-security-and-agribusiness-in-africa-capacity-imperatives-les

Member and active participant in the Uganda Evaluation Association, African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) and International Development Evaluation Association (IDEAS)

5. Quarterly program performance review meetings held at the Secretariat

Conducting various M&E activities

6. Field supervision and monitoring of activities

Core Programs

PAEPARD-CRF Projects

Monitoring visit CRF project in Uganda, May 2016 Monitoring visit to PAEPARD-CRF project on Aflatoxin, Malawi &

Zambia – 23-29July 2016 Monitoring visits to PAEPARD-CRF projects, Burkina Faso & Benin, 14 -

20 August 2016

Africa-Brazil Projects

Monitoring visit to 3 Africa-Brazil funded projects in Mali (2) and Ethiopia (1) as agreed with Embrapa, April 2016

Monitoring visit to3 Africa-Brazil funded projects in Ghana (1) and Uganda (2) as agreed with Embrapa, May 2016

UniBRAIN/AAIN Supporting AAIN in organising the 2nd Annual Conference in October 2016

7. Quarterly progress and updates on all indicators of achievement

See 12 & 13 below

8. Quarterly planning and review/learning meetings

9. Annual review, planning and budgeting meeting

FY 2017 process planned for the week 03-07 October 2016

10. SRO-CGIAR-AUC/NPCA/AOSTI/IBAR collaboration (M&E processes – Mutual Accountability and indicator harmonisation, data collection, analysis, reporting)

CAADP-PP meeting 11-15 April 2016

11. Showcase MEL@FARA processes in networking events/conferences

AASW & AGM, 13-16 June, 2016; Organised the Africa-Brazil MKTplace side event during AASW7

Documenting FARA M&E activities

12. Quarterly and Semi-Annual performance reports for 2016

Semi-Annual Report for FY 2016 on schedule for submission to ISM on 01 October 2016.

13. Annual performance report for 2015

Annual Performance Report for FY 2016 submitted to ISM on schedule (01 April 2016) and presented to Board in June 2016

http://bit.ly/2eJn0lz

http://afrik4r.org/forum/topics/science-and-technology-for-africa-s-transformation?xg_source=msg_mes_network

http://afrik4r.org/forum/topics/science-and-technology-for-africa-s-transformation?xg_source=msg_mes_network

http://afrik4r.org/forum/topics/food-security-and-agribusiness-in-africa-capacity-imperatives-les?xg_source=msg_mes_network

http://afrik4r.org/forum/topics/food-security-and-agribusiness-in-africa-capacity-imperatives-les?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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Targets for the Financial Year 2016

Q1 – Q3

14. Other MEL Publications

Strengthening M&E Capacity

15. Core Programme and TBAs meetings to capacitate staff in M&E skills and practices

Facilitated 2016 Staff Retreat: “Enhancing Workplace Synergies to scale ‘Innovations into Impact’ in the context of the Science Agenda” 19-21 January 2016

Presented first bi-monthly technical seminar tagged: ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT, Friday, 29th January, 2016.

Co-facilitator to a AUC-AAIN design workshop for Up scaling Agribusiness Incubation in Africa, Nairobi, 01-03 September, 2016.

16. Supporting MEL in the S3A institutions

Facilitated AFAAS Staff Retreat 09-12 February 2016; providing on-going support on M&E in particular reviewing the RF and M&E plans

FARA – ASARECA – AFAAS - RUFORUM Mission to Kigali on invitation of the Hon. Minister of Agriculture, 10-13 August 2016 – Coordination and drafting Memorandum to Rwanda President.

Facilitated RUFORUM mini review of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGFII) support to RUFORUM, 01-02 June 2016; assisted in formulating their Capacity Development and Risk Management strategies.

2.2.6 Activity Implementation (by Milestone)

The AWP&B 2016 initially had a total portfolio of 8 programme activity tasks to be undertaken with the available funding. Two of these were later dropped after a “no-objection” clearance from the WB-ISM was declined. The other additional activities ranked relate to the secretariat support function of corporate partnerships, monitoring and evaluation and human resources. These have representative milestones that highlight progress towards successful implementation and delivery of stated outputs. The individual outputs (milestones) were assessed and rated using the DfID “6 point scale project scoring system” (see section 3.1 and 3.3) measuring actual achievement of expected results rather than the likelihood of achievement in the future and allowing for both over and under achievement. Figure 5 below summarises the performance ranking by status of achievement. Out of a total set of 59 milestones targeted by the cleared activities, 16 representing 27% were fully completed by 30 September 2016. Another 16 (27%) were largely achieved and 6 (10%) partly achieved giving an average implementation performance rating of 64% with the associated budget performance of 74% for the three quarters of FY2016. Only 7(12%) of the milestones were not achieved, with another 14 (24%) achieved to a very limited extent.

Completely achieved, 16, 27%

Largely achieved, 16, 27%

Partly achieved, 6,

10%

Achieved to very limited extent, 14,

24%

Not achieved, 7,

12%

Figure 5: Performance Rating by Milestone

Completely achieved

Largely achieved

Partly achieved

Achieved to very limited extent

Not achieved

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2.2.7 Progress towards Delivery of Results (by Performance Indicator)

In elaborating the new PMF, the RFs of all the TBAs were examined with a view to harmonising performance indicators at four levels: (a) assessing development progress that Africa is making in the context of the S3A; (b) assessing how well FARA is contributing to development in Africa’s agricultural science, technology and innovation; (c) assessing how effectively FARA is managing its operations; and (d) assessing how FARA is effectively managing itself as an institution. However, TBAs have often been designed with different objectives, and there are limits to how much standardisation can be achieved or is even desirable. Thus even where similar indicators are used, they may not be comparable in all circumstances. The report maintains and presents the RFs of the different TBAs (Attachments 4.3-4.6), but the analysis are based on the generic indicators (see Table 2) highlighting progress towards the aggregate indicators in the PMF.

The overall PMF for MTOP-2R has 6 representative indicators for its PDO grouped under two clusters: commitment to implementation of the S3A and capacity for innovation and implementation. There are 23 indicators for the three key/intermediate results measuring FARA effectiveness in delivery of products and services in the context of participation, tangible outputs, knowledge sharing, capacity development and advocacy. The efficiency of the secretariat in managing itself and its operations is measured by 6 indicators. The cumulative values for each of the PMF indicators are presented in the updated matrix in Attachment 4.2. Performance rating for the three quarters of FY2016 is summarised in Figure 6 and Table 2 below. Details are presented in Section 3.3.

Completely achieved, 7, 28%

Largely achieved, 12, 48%

Partly achieved, 3, 12%

Not achieved, 3, 12%

Figure 6: Performance Rating by Indicator Targets

Completely achieved

Largely achieved

Partly achieved

Not achieved

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The overall performance score for the period averages 3.38 indicating that there is good progress towards achievement of purpose and most outputs specified for the period have been achieved, particularly the most important ones, and moderately exceeded expectation. There are 25 representative output indicators associated with the revised AWP&B 2016 that highlight progress towards the aggregate indicators in the PMF. The ratings have not changed from those achieved by end of second quarter. As indicated in Figure 6, targets were exceeded or fully met in 7 (28%) of the indicators and another 12 (48%) were achieved to a large extent while 3 (12%) were partly achieved. Only 3 (12%) were outright not achieved or far below target largely because most of the associated activities are either no longer necessary or have been suspended due to lack of a “no-objection” from the World Bank hence no funding.

Table 2: Performance rating scores for indicators in the 10 activity tasks in AWP&B 2016

INDICATOR Performance Rating Score

Comments ISP CDI KDS Overall

1. Participation (# of proposals received/submitted to the calls, reviewed and selected for funding; countries, individuals and institutions mobilised/participating/adopting/making use; innovation platforms established/supported; partnerships initiated, supported, mentored, etc.).

4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

(A+)Largely achieved. There is good progress towards achievement of purpose and most outputs have been achieved, particularly the most important ones, and moderately exceeded expectation

2. Outputs (# of projects concluded; technologies, products, services, publications, specific knowledge products, germplasm) generated and/or exchanged; events organised/held; trainees - countries, organisations, persons – by gender).

4.5 4.0 4.0 4.2

(A++)Completely achieved. The purpose has been (or is well on the way to being) achieved and outputs substantially exceeded expectation

3. Knowledge sharing (# of events organised/held; participants - countries, organisations, persons – by gender; documents uploaded on the FARA repositories and made available publicly; people reached with information through continental information and knowledge sharing platforms – websites, publications, visual & social media)

4.0 4.0 1.0 3.0

(A)Partly achieved. Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

4. Capacity strengthening/Development: Measures quantifying processes and outputs through which individuals, groups and organisations, and societies deploy, adapt, strengthen, and maintain the capabilities to define, plan and achieve their own development objectives on an inclusive, participatory, and sustainable basis – in the form of information dissemination, training, facilitation and mentoring, networking, and feedback, to promote learning from experience (learning by doing, or experiential learning).

3.0 4.0 1.0 2.7

(B)Achieved to a very limited extent. Purpose unlikely to be achieved and a few outputs moderately did not meet expectation

5. Advocacy (# of accesses, pages visited and organisations registered on the website and blog; decision-makers reached through advocacy material, participating in FARA organised events).

4.0 4.0 1.0 3.0

(A)Partly achieved. Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

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3 Detailed Performance Report for January – September 2016

Project/Program Title: FARA-MDTF Semi-Annual Report

Reporting Period: January – September 2016

Name of Reporting Staff: Dr. Clesensio Tizikara, M&E Specialist

Report Submitted by: Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo, Executive Director

Date: 10 November 2016

Project/Program Schedule: MTOP 2014 – 2018: FARA MDTF (TF095129)

3.1 Status of Planned Activities

The status of implementation of planned activities (as per AWP&B 2016) is shown in the table below. The individual outputs (milestones) are assessed and rated using the DfID “6 point scale project scoring system” described below. Unlike the 3 point traffic system previously used1, the 6 point scale project scoring system measures actual achievement of expected results2 rather than the likelihood of achievement in the future and allows for both over and under achievement.

Description Scale

1. (Likely to be) Completely achieved. The purpose has been (or is well on the way to being) achieved and outputs substantially exceeded expectation

(A++)

2. (Likely to be) Largely achieved. There is good progress towards achievement of purpose and most outputs have been achieved, particularly the most important ones, and moderately exceeded expectation

(A+)

3. (Likely to be) Partly achieved. Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

(A)

4. (Only likely to be) Achieved to a very limited extent. Purpose unlikely to be achieved and a few outputs moderately did not meet expectation

(B)

5. (Unlikely to be) Not achieved. No progress on purpose and outputs substantially did not meet expectation

(C)

6. Too early to judge. It is impossible to say whether there has been any progress towards the final achievement of outputs or purpose. (This score should be used sparingly). X

1 “traffic light system” where: ( = achieved on time or early; = achievement expected less than 10% late; = achievement expected more than 10% late or not at all)

2 At the Quarterly Review (QR), Semi-annual Review (SAR) and Annual Review (AR), achievement against the Outputs is scored alongside an assessment (but not a score) of the Outcome. At the Project Completion Review (PCR) stage achievement against both the Outputs and the Outcome are scored.

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Activity/Task Milestone Status/Scale

Comment Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

CORE PROGRAMME 1: Innovation Systems and Partnerships

ISP 1.1. Strengthen strategic partnerships and capacity of African actors to participate in and manage user-led innovation platforms [PAEPARD] for AR4D

1. Annual incentive fund (IF) campaign launched and responses received from consortia by 30 June 2016.

(A++) The IF campaign is open the whole year. Applications are

received along the year.

2. At least 3CNs selected and supported from IF applications by 30 September 2016

(A++) By 30st June six (6) CNs was selected for IF support

3. At least 5ULP platforms continuously provided with existing innovation knowledge

(A++) This activity continued with all 5 ULPs getting support in

innovation knowledge

4. At least 1M&E visit to each of the 4 consortia that won the CRF by 30 September 2016.

(A++) All CRF projects were visited and a monitoring report

released.

ISP 2.1. Establish new and/or support ongoing North-South, South-South and Trilateral Partnerships (Africa-Brazil Innovation Market Place and MBoSs, PROIntensAfrica, Humidtropics, PARI)

Africa-Brazil

5. MBoSs training workshop conducted by 31May 2016. (C) Training workshop postponed by partners

6. Call launched and proposals reviewed by 30 June 2016. (A++) Activities completed and project selected

7. FY 2016 project monitoring and evaluation visits conducted by 31 September 2016. (A++)

Project monitoring and evaluation visits conducted and report completed and shared with Embrapa partners. Side event organised during the 7AASW. 1st edition (2016) of the publication describing the creation, current status and future of the Agricultural Innovation Marketplace – The MKTplace – has been published.

8. FORUM 2016 organized by 31st October 2016 (C) Forum for 2016 has been postponed indefinitely.

PROIntensAfrica

9. Project literature review completed by 31May 2016. (A++)

Project literature review under work package 11 completed and submitted.

10. Project governance framework agreed by 31 May 2016 (A++)

Activities completed and report submitted to the EU as part of the mid-term review exercise.

11. Advocacy panel established by 30 June 2016. (A++) The advocacy panel established and linked to the AU-EU

partnership panel on Africa Agricultural research and development

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Comment Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

12. Full project proposal developed by 31 July 2016. (A+) Full proposal is still under development.

PARI

13. Country work plans approved and sub-grants disbursed by 30 April 2016. (A++) Contract developed and fund disbursed to countries

14. Linkages between PARI institutions and Agricultural Innovation Centres facilitated by 30 April 2016

(A++) Activities completed, report submitted to ZAF

15. Monitoring visits on the countries research activities completed by 30 September 2016. (A) FARA management approval secured

Humidtropics

16. Legacy product on integration of research into innovation systems developed and submitted by April 2016.

(A++) Consultant engaged, study conducted and document in

press.

17. Establishment of activities to align the integrated system research thinking and the S3A into the CAADP process in 4 of the 10 Humidtropics countries. 30th July 2016.

(A+) Proposal on activity plan from the countries collected and

reviewed. FARA management approval secured for activity.

CORE PROGRAMME 2: Capacity Development for S3A Implementation

CDI 01: Build and strengthen national, regional and stakeholder capacities for developing and managing systems to implement the S3A

18. Review of NAFSIPs, sector strategies and country/institutional reports completed in at least 6 countries by 30 November 2016

(A) Completed in five countries by 31st March 2016; still on-

going in the other 15 countries. Five consultancy reports submitted to the SROs

19. Human capital requirements along technology and value chains assessed and reported for at least 6 countries by 30 November 2016



20. Assessment and forecasting of qualitative human capital requirements in agriculture and agribusiness undertaken in at least 6 countries by 30 November 2016



21. Yield gaps analysis of priority commodities in at least 6 countries completed by 30 November 2016

(A+) Ongoing in four countries

22. Potential foresight research topics identified by 30 April 2016

(A+) Regional Oversight Committee partially constituted

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Comment Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

23. Foresight team comprising fellows and associate fellows of the African Virtual Foresight Academy identified by 30 June 2016 and recruited by 30 September 2016

(A+) Associate fellows suggested; to be inaugurated

24. Knowledge bank and gender disaggregated databases on pool of experts across different age groups established by 31 December 2016

(C) No objection declined by World Bank; activity dismissed

25. Platform for career development, progression opportunities and tracking of graduates established and operational in at least 15 countries by 31 December 2016

(A) eCapacities Platform operational in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda

and Zambia

26. Visiting Scientists, Fellowship Exchange and mentorship Programs established by 31 December 2016


27. Mechanism for offering awards to Fellows for Agricultural Research for Development Excellence established by 31 December 2016


CDI 02: Strengthen S3A Communities of Practice and AR4D Quality Control Systems

28. AAAST structure, functions and special committees established by 31 December 2016


29. Workshop to validate the AAAST structure, develop criteria and procedures for inducting AAAST fellows and recruit AAAST fellows by 31 December 2016


30. Country baseline status using agreed variables established by 31 December


CDI 03: Strengthen institutional capacity for agribusiness and innovation incubation with specific focus on youth and gender

31. African Agribusiness Incubator Network as a private sector arm of FARA providing a coordinated structure and system to exploit agribusiness opportunities and mobilize African Agribusiness private sector - US$ 10 million raised/generated as income to AAIN by Dec 2016

(A+) >$4.8m income generated both directly and indirectly

32. Incubating profitable and sustainable (A+) Established six agribusiness incubators in Africa based on

commodity value chains; Uganda 2; Kenya 1, Mali 1, Ghana

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Comment Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

agribusiness incubators – support to 6 existing UniBRAIN incubators and 5 new or pre-existing incubator hubs, 1 seed business incubator in Ghana established by December 2016)

1 and Zambia 1.

33. Commercializing agribusiness innovations and technologies - 50 market-led

(A+) >75 technologies commercialized; >400 incubatees

supported at the incubators

34. Creating opportunities for young agribusiness entrepreneurs – 1500 permanent and part-time value chain jobs, direct beneficiaries – 400 students, 30 institutions, 3,000 households

(A+)

ANAFE produced two agribusiness curriculum frameworks; Over 1,400 students at Diploma, BSc and MSc levels have benefited from improved education products; >850 graduate interns supported; 158 African universities reached; 6 non-African university reached-3 from Europe and 3 from North America; Creation of 12,218 direct & indirect jobs; >25,000 farmers and households reached

35. Strengthening strategic agribusiness value chains - 50 AAIN registered start-ups and SMEs supported in 2016)

(A+)

Support extended to 186 start-ups to operate their businesses; Establishment of 120 new start-ups

CORE PROGRAMME 3: Knowledge Management and Decision Support

KDS 1.1: Develop an automated repository and analytical framework for data and information on African Agricultural Science, Technology and Innovation

36. Framework for developing the FARA STI data library using existing data and information needs developed by 31 March, 2016

(A+) Framework for the FARA-DataInformS was developed and

used in the Concept note and referred to in the EOI for engaging the consultants.

37. Survey reports documenting user experience ready by 30 December, 2016

(A)

The two consultants were selected, negotiations undertaken with them (see Minutes of negotiation) and contract currently being prepared. The user experience will be conducted after signing of contract and inception meeting.

38. Report of Expert consultation available by 30 December, 2016

(A) Experts to be involved in the consultation are being

identified. The Consultation will be organized after the user experience has been documented.

39. Mock-up and wireframe of the FARA-DataInformS available by 30 December, 2016

(A) Consultants to develop the Mock-up and wireframe have

been identified and their work plan is under development

KDS 2.1: Develop, produce and disseminate the metrics for the Policy Practice Index, Malabo 2025 Agri-STI Barometer and Frameworks and Guidelines for implementation of the Science Agenda

40. Key indicator metrics, data requirements and gaps in data and statistics on key indicators identified

(B) Indicator metrics will be available upon completion of

country stocktaking exercise that will begin early October.

41. Stock-taking reports on country policy design and implementation processes ready by June

(A) Concept notes and TORs developed for the Agri-STI

Barometer and for field studies in four countries – Ghana, Benin, Uganda and Zambia and approved by WB. Call for

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2016 expression of Interest was made and applicants were shortlisted, hired to begin the studies first week of October.

42. Agricultural Policy Practice Index and framework available by 30 September, 2016

(B) Framework for the Policy Practice Index will be developed

after completion of the country stocktaking exercise that will begin early October.

43. Reports of pilot test of policy practice framework available by 30 November, 2016

(B) These reports can only be produced after completion of the

four stocktaking reports on country policy design and implementation. This is likely going to be done in 2017.

44. Mechanisms for establishing related integrated M&E and data systems (processes for identifying and designing the key indicators, recording and reporting process against the key indicators as well as steering the process for designing the format of such progress reports) agreed with key partners by 30 June, 2016

(B) This has been discussed and agreed that M&E will take this

up in the context of the Agri-STI Barometer.

45. Data collection protocols and instruments designed by 30 June, 2016

(B)

KDS 3.1: Produce and disseminate topical briefings on strategic issues, trends, lessons and future outlooks – FARA Notes, and Communication Briefs

46. At least 2 technical reports to inform policy making on STI and priority setting by research, extension and education and produced and disseminated by 31 December, 2016

(A++)

A synthesis report titled A Pilot Study of Growth, Structural Change and Total Factor Productivity in Seven African Countries has been produced.

Three policy briefs have been produced to inform policy on agricultural productivity increase

47. Effective innovative communication pathways to disseminate FARA information and knowledge products set up and professionally managed: Enhanced activity through multi-media communication channels (engaging champions, celebrities, experts, documentaries, media (radio, TV, drama groups, press releases, twitter, instagram, you-tube, facebook, etc)

(B) Communication strategy and Information and Knowledge

Management (IKM) strategy being developed. Concept note under preparation

48. At least 3 events to show-case and/or advocate for STI for agriculture policies and practices organized by 31 December, 2016

(A)

A side event on Data, Information and Knowledge Systems was organized at the 7th FARA AASW to show-case and advocate for STI and its application in supporting implementation of S3A.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Corporate partnerships: Activate the MoU with the AUC; finalise and activate an MoU with NPCA;

49. MoU with NPCA by30 April 2016 (C) Consultations held with NPCA on MOU. NPCA initiated

administrative processes to draft the MoU. These processes may be concluded by the end of the year.

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Operationalise the coalition of science agenda institutions by obtaining agreement on modalities and initiating the first joint actions including the development of a proposal

50. Modalities of engagement by Consortium of Science Agenda Institutions developed and agreed upon by 30th March 2016

(B)

Meeting with SROs and AFAAS to agree on operational modalities for the Consortium and its involvement in the AfDB supported “Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation” (TAAT) project was held on 17-18 March 2016. The Consortium was formally launched in April 2016 at GCARD 3 in a side event jointly organised by the Consortium and the World Bank. At least four staff sharing agreements under discussion.

MOU with AGRA was signed in September Consultations initiated with CIRAD and COMESA on

strategic partnership with FARA. Expressions of interest for membership in three CAADP

Technical Networks (research and extension, agro-industry and food and nutrition security) were accepted by the AUC and NPCA. FARA is poised to serve as convenor of the network on research and extension and to play a key role on the network on nutrition

The Interim Secretariat for North African Sub regional agricultural Research Organisation (NASRO) was established.

S4AC writeshop elaborated concept note for the consortium and two proposals (climate change and post-harvest management), which were presented to several donors and technical partners. An action plan for institutional development of the consortium was also developed.

2. Resource mobilisation: development of the strategy and initiating its implementation; development of a conceptual frame for the African Science for Agriculture Transformation Initiative (ASATI), identification and pursuing funding opportunities and a roadshow to seek funding for the recast MTOP.

51. Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Strategy for FARA developed by April 2016 (B)

The timeline for this activity was moved to the first quarter of 2017. This was due to workload-related challenges faced by the CPC

52. Implementation action plan for joint (FARA-SROs-AFAAS) resource mobilisation strategy and Joint funding proposal by Consortium of Science Agenda Institutions developed by 30th March 2016

(B)

A plan for joint actions was developed following the FARA-SROs-AFAAS meeting held in March 2016. The TAAT is considered the first Consortium proposal. This meeting and the ISM in May moved the deadline for development of the joint funding proposal to the third quarter. The S4AC writeshop elaborated two concept notes which will be fleshed out into full proposals in consultation with stakeholders during the first quarter of 2017

53. Roadshow to promote the recast MTOP and seek funding for its implantation organised by 30 June 2016

(B)

The World Bank which is responsible for organising the roadshow organised writeshop for the Consortium in September to elaborate its organisational set up and develop concept notes that were presented to donors and technical partners. Engagement of consortium partners with donors will continue, with support from the Bank.

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54. Framework for setting up and managing a fund for science and agriculture developed by 31 December 2016

(B) This has been moved to 2017 second quarter as part of the

implementation of the resource mobilisation strategy.

55. Funding proposals(continuous) (B)

FARA led the development of the capacity development and technology outreach component of the TAAT proposal. This component is critical to achievement of the TAAT’s objective to out scale existing technologies and innovations.

The concept note to IFAD was elaborated into a full proposal and revisions were made in response to reviewers’ comments. It is anticipated that a grant to fund this proposal will be made this year.

The Kigali Roundtable organised on the margins of the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week was aimed at the mobilisation of funding from within Africa and in particular from African governments. Its recommendations will feed into the resource mobilisation strategy and inform subsequent efforts to mobilise funding from African sources.

The March 2016 consortium meeting developed a business model for a project on agriculture productivity-driven job creation.

A million seeking USD 2.25 million to finance work on “Youth Researching Youth: Competitive Fellowship for Young African Scholars Researching Youth Engagement in Rural Economic Activities in Africa” was submitted to IFAD.

The BMZ-funded PARI (Programme for Accompanying Research in Innovation) was extended for two years to 2020

A brainstorming meeting on formulation of the AARP held in August conceptualised the components of the initiative and mapped out a roadmap for its further development.

3. Corporate communications: Development of a communication strategy and initiating its implementation including publication the annual report for 2015

56. Corporate Communication strategy developed by 30 April 2016 (B)

This activity was moved to the third and fourth quarter as the unit devoted attention to organisation of the 7th African Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly. Communication experts from two CGIAR centres *(CIMMYT and ILRI) have undertaken to provide technical input in the development of this strategy.

57. 2015 Annual Report published and disseminated by 30 March 2016; General Communication, Reporting and Coverage of the 7th African Agriculture Science Week;

(A++)

The 2015 annual report was published and disseminated in May 2016

4 e-newsletters (FARA digest) were published FARA’s Facebook account attracted 29,795 followers

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Publishing of E-Newsletters i.e. Monthly FARA DIGEST, DAILY AASW7 DIGEST; Social Media Visibility; Internal Communication; Media Engagement and Public Relations

FARA’s twitter account attracted 12,733 followers and 116,300 tweet impressions.

FARA staff were hosted at 4 radio interviews on African agriculture and agribusiness. These interviews were disseminated online as podcasts.

The African Agriculture science week was well covered on social media (100 social media reporters) and traditional media (50 journalists). A total of 17,435 tweets on the #AASW7 were generated by 1,632 contributors and were accessed by 5.3 million twitter accounts. In addition, 40 blog posts on the science week were read by 2,000 people. Press releases on the event were issued in Ghana and Rwanda. A daily digest of highlights for each day was published.

4. Governance & Board matters: Support to governance including organisation of Board meeting, following and tracking implementation of Board decisions

58. Board Executive Committee meeting in February 2016 (A++)

Two Executive Committee meetings were held in Meetings were held, in February and in May.

59. Ordinary FARA Board meetings in June & November 2016 (A++)

The first ordinary Board meeting of the year was held as scheduled

60. FARA MDTF mid-term review by 30 March 2016 (A++) MTR conducted 04-09 May 2016

5. Coordination and organisation of the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly.

61. 7th African Agricultural Science Week (AASW) and FARA General Assembly in June 2016 (A++)

7AASW & GM held 13 – 16 June 2016; 1,034 online applicants from 63 countries (Host Rwanda – 274; Ghana – 166; Kenya – 95; Nigeria – 86; Uganda – 79).

Actual attendance on basis of registration fees collected: (a). Local participants not categorised under (c) and (d) below: USD 50: 33.29 % (253); (b). Individuals from national producer and civil society organisations outside Rwanda: USD 100: 25.26 % (192); (c). Individuals from national AR systems (research, advisory services, education, policy, and agri-business: USD 150: 22.11 % (168); (d). Individuals from sub-regional, regional and international organisations: USD 200: 19.34% (147). A further 15O local participants did not pay registration fees. These included 50 social media reporters, 50 journalists and 50 members of the local organising committee.

The event comprised 5 plenary sessions with the opening performed by the Prime Minister of Rwanda on behalf of HE President Kagame. The main keynote address was delivered by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina the President of the African Development Bank. A total of 28 speakers made contributions in the 5 plenary sessions spread over two days. Most of the interactions took place in 28 side events

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and 5 parallel sessions also held over two days. One day (Rwanda day) was devoted to field visits to various sites around Rwanda. An exhibition over the five-day duration of this event provided space for 24 institutions to showcase their products and services.

A new Board of Directors was appointed by the General Assembly.

The new Chairperson of FARA visited the Secretariat in July and headed the delegation that met with the presidency of Ghana regarding the government’s undertaking to provide FARA with office accommodation. New Board Directors were issued appointment letters and their personal details filed with the registrar of companies

SECRETARIAT SUPPORT FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS

SSF&OP.1.1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Institutional Learning

62. Monitor progress and report performance (continuous)

(A++)

Revisited baselines and targets for the MTOP2R Results Framework and background document for the MTR - ISM for the FARA MDTF

Updated RFs for 4 PAEPARD-CRF projects being implemented in Uganda, Benin, Malawi and Burkina FASO following monitoring visits to project sites and discussions with teams

RF and M&E components of the IFAD 2016 proposal on “Implementing the transition action plan for the implementation phase of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A)”

Result-Based Logical Framework (RBLF) and M&E section for the “Capacity Development and Technology Outreach (CDTO) for Scaling-up Proven Technologies within TAAT Value Chains to Achieve Impact” CGIAR-FARA-AfDB project

Orientation paper and CN for the FARA-AfDB “African Agricultural Research Programme (AARP)”

Active participant in online discussions and meetings of CIP Sweet Potato Monitoring and Evaluation Community of Practice (MLEA-CoP), African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results (AfCoP-AfriK4R), Uganda Evaluation Association, African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) and International Development Evaluation Association (IDEAS)

Monitoring visits to Africa-Brazil funded projects in Mali (2), Ethiopia (1), Ghana (1) and Uganda (2); Organised the

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Africa-Brazil MKTplace side event during AASW7 Semi-Annual Report for FY 2016 on schedule for

submission to ISM on 01 October 2016 and Annual Performance Report for FY 2016 submitted to ISM on schedule (01 April 2016) and presented to Board in June 2016

Facilitated 2016 Staff Retreat: “Enhancing Workplace Synergies to scale ‘Innovations into Impact’ in the context of the Science Agenda” 19-21 January 2016; Presented first bi-monthly technical seminar on organisational performance assessment, 29th January, 2016.

Co-facilitator to a AUC-AAIN design workshop for Up scaling Agribusiness Incubation in Africa, Nairobi, 01-03 September, 2016; Facilitated AFAAS Staff Retreat 09-12 February 2016 and providing on-going support on M&E in particular reviewing the RF and M&E plans; Coordination and drafting Memorandum to Rwanda President for FARA – ASARECA – AFAAS - RUFORUM Mission to Kigali on invitation of the Hon. Minister of Agriculture, 10-13 August 2016; Facilitated RUFORUM mini review of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGFII) support to RUFORUM, 01-02 June 2016; assisted in formulating their Capacity Development and Risk Management strategies.

SSF&OP.2.1. Human Resources & Administration

63. Operations guidelines revised to capture changes resulting from recasting of the MTOP institutionalize a principle of co-financing for FARA interventions by 31 March 2016.

(A+)

Reviewed HR manual shared with staff and comments received

Designed and implemented Target setting and mid-year review processes

64. An operational Human Resource Management Information System by 31 March 2016

(A+) Training the trainer in Human Resource Information

System completed in July 2016

65. All funded positions for 2016 filled (continuous) (A+)

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3.2 Outputs and Outcomes

For the major activities undertaken during the reporting period, what products have been generated or developed (Outputs generated) and what has happened? What has changed as a result of your activities? (Outcomes achieved). Effort should be made to gender-disaggregate the beneficiaries/participants.

Activities/Task s undertaken

Planned Outputs Outputs generated Outcomes achieved


Africa-Brazil / MBoSs

Functioning Innovation Systems, Platforms and Partnerships

Africa-Brazil innovation market place project extended till 2020. Africa-Brazil indicative outputs showed that the project has supported 76 projects in 13 countries in Africa and 8in Latin America and Caribbean. 26% gender participation in proposal submission. Organized 3 knowledge sharing events with participants from 35 countries. Over 1177 experts were trained, 34 projects were concluded, 93 events were organized, 131 publications were produced, 147 technologies products and services were reported, 924 germplasm were exchanged among partners, and 81 specific knowledge products were generated. Additional 6 projects are supported over the reporting period, 2 in Africa and 4 in LAC. Monitoring and evaluation activities were carried out on five projects in Africa.

Outcomes for the reporting period are coming on.

The MBoSs Project with a budget of $ 3 Million to be managed by FARA. The MBoSs is established to facilitate the scaling out of technologies from the MKTPlace project and other initiatives. A call for proposal over the reporting period attracted 31 proposals, 11 were selected in first round. The MBoSs was formally launched during the 7AASW.

Substantial progress in project implementation.

PROIntensAfrica

PROIntensAfrica research program launched at the FARA secretariat in Accra, Ghana, 21-23 April 2015; PROIntensAfrica to run for two years to develop a fundable proposal and effective partnership framework for the long standing IntensAfrica program. The midterm review of PROIntensAfrica returned with positive response and delivery of the objectives. FARA organized a side event at the 7AASW to glean stakeholder opinion on the final proposal development and create more feasibility for the initiative. FARA facilitated the ERA-Net proposal development and joined effort with other to secure the participation of 10 Africa countries who provided 20% own fund to leverage the Euro 200 million.

ERA-Net proposal submitted to the EC call. Partnership framework for the Europe and Africa partnership in agriculture developed.

Institutional arrangement for IntensAfrica long term project also developed.

Humidtropics

Within the Humidtropics project, FARA provided facilitation support to the Research for Development platform in Rwanda and Burundi; it also provided support to the 20 IPs in Rwanda, Uganda and DRC. FARA has organized a workshop to mainstream the S3A and IP into the CAADP frame work in the different countries. The multi-stakeholders approach is getting entrenched into the government system for research implementation in Africa.

Acceptance of innovation systems approach with proactive action in 10 Humidtropics countries.. The framework for mainstreaming the IP and or MSP into the country process has been developed for use.

PARI

The 12 participating countries completed the 3 joint studies on agricultural innovation. 36 reports of the studies are being processed for publication. FARA produced three synthesis publication on the studies. The studies include 1, evaluation studies on the state of agricultural innovations in Africa, 2. The state of agriculture innovation platforms and 3. The state of investment in agricultural innovation in the countries. FARA organized lesson sharing workshop at the 7AASW, 48 research partners participated in the workshop.

The state of agricultural innovations and outcomes packaged into briefs to influence the direction of investment in agricultural development.

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BiomassWeb

The biomass web project developed the Demand Driven Research for Development (DDRD) program grant arrangement. Six projects were supported in three countries on Bamboo, cassava, maize and mushroom. The project completed it first phase with strong research partnership with 15 organizations. And substantial outputs and development of new value chains. The report of the phase has been received good acceptance.

The research activities are in progress in the countries. Biomass web secured a second phase funding.

SSA-CP

FARA initiated the closure of the SSA CP over the reporting period; outputs include an updated impact assessment of the program, report of the closing technical review and closing financial review and audit.

Three publications were also produced during the reporting period, viz.,, the upgraded training manual in English and French, the 2nd white paper on IAR4D and the gender mainstreaming toolkit on the Innovation platform.

The use of innovation platform as an effective tool to translate research outcome into development become accepted and use widely. Following balance documentation.

PAEPARD Activities

PAEPARD organized a Roundtable of experts in aflatoxin on 25-26 January 2016. Beside those experts the roundtable involved the DG Agriculture, Health and Research of the European Commission to reflect on a global challenge-aflatoxin. African farmers were also represented in the roundtable. An elaborated reported was produced contamination

A policy brief on the role of brokerage in multi-stakeholder partnerships based on the experience PAEPARD was launched at GCARD 3 in Johannesburg in April 2016. It was distributed to some of participants to GCARD 3

Side events were organized to share PAEPARD preliminary results during the GCARD 3 in Johannesburg and the 7th AASW in June in Kigali where some products were distributed. Reports of events were produced.

PAEPARD supported the implementation of the 4 CRF projects in 5 countries on Compost enriched by Trichoderma in Burkina Faso, on Soy-milk and Afitin in Benin, on Indigenous vegetables in Uganda and Aflatoxin on Groundnuts in Malawi and Zambia. Reports of these projects have been produced.

PAEPARD through RUFORUM supported some consortia to respond to the ARF call that closed on 1st July 2016. Four proposals were submitted.

A consortium is being created around aflatoxin and a call is likely to be launch in Horizon 2020 targeting the aflatoxin.

The outcome is yet to be got from participants

During the Johannesburg side event, representatives of ARINENA requested to expand PAEPARD activities into their mandate area

Promising results from these projects are being published to showcase the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships. Also other partners are joining some CRF (Trichoderma) to use their partnership model to scale out some technologies

The outcomes yet to come as we expect the feedback of the selection process


Build and strengthen national, regional and stakeholder capacities for developing and managing systems to implement the

Policy, Technical and Institutional Capacities - Youth and Gender-Centred Country Human Capital Development Actions Plans developed for S3A implementation; Foresight teams constituted and

Four AHC-STAFF studies completed in 15 countries; study reports presented during the 7th AASW side event in Kigali, Rwanda. Findings to be used to develop country action plans in line with on-going CAADP NAIP reviews.

Workshop on initiating the African Chapter of the Global Foresight Academy held in Kigali, Rwanda, where:

a. Foresight principles were endorsed

b. Regional Advisory Committee membership suggested

c. Structure for the African Foresight Academy suggested

N/A

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S3A: Country action plans for human capital formation; African foresight capacity and communities of practice for refreshing S3A priorities

inaugurated; African Academy of Agricultural Science and Technology (AAAST) established

Collaborative Service Agreements - Youth-focussed and Gender-Balanced Scientists and AR4D professionals using trans-boundary or shared regional AR4D and STI facilities and resources.

Quality control mechanism and system for African AR4D established

d. Potential topics for foresight exercises identified

Strengthen institutional capacity for agribusiness and innovation incubation with specific focus on youth and gender

Policy, Technical and Institutional Capacities - UniBRAIN pilot incubators strengthened to run independently, institutionalization/up-scaling of incubator operations up-scaling under AAIN; harmonised transitional program implementation

Output 1: Commercialization of agribusiness innovations supported and promoted:

Established six agribusiness incubators in Africa based on commodity value chains; Uganda 2; Kenya 1, Mali 1, Ghana 1 and Zambia 1; support extended to 186 start-ups to operate their businesses; 120 start-up businesses established

Creation of 12,218 direct & indirect jobs >$4.8m income generated both directly

and indirectly >25,000 farmers and households reached

Output 2: Agribusiness graduates with potential to become efficient entrepreneurs produced by tertiary educational institutions:

ANAFE produced two agribusiness curriculum frameworks namely a) Agribusiness Curriculum Framework for Bachelors, Masters and PhD levels (ANAFE, 2014) and b) Agribusiness Curriculum Framework for Certificate, Diploma and Bachelors levels (ANAFE, 2014).

Over 1,400 students at Diploma, BSc and MSc levels have benefited from improved education products

>850 graduate interns supported 158 African universities reached

At least universities have adopted the ANAFE agribusiness curricula

6 university reached-3 from Europe and 3 from North America

Output 3: UniBRAIN’s innovative outputs experiences and practices shared and up-scaled

20 new business partnerships have been forged Eight forums have been organized Model publicized to >10,000 participants at diverse for a 350 agribusiness mentors have been profiled to provide service to incubator/incubatees

African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) has been established with 110 members; Eight additional incubators have been set up based on the model and funded by other development partners; 5 other new incubators in the pipeline


Develop “Decision Support Tools” to inform policy and decision making

FARA-DataInformS, Malabo 2015 AgriSTI Barometer, Policy Practice Index, Frameworks and Guidelines for S3A implementation, FARA Notes and Communication Briefs

Synthesis report titled A Pilot Study of Growth, Structural Change and Total Factor Productivity in Seven African Countries produced

Guidelines for integrating CSA in agricultural innovation platforms Two reports on impact of CSA on agricultural total factor productivity in (i) east and southern

Africa and (ii) west and central Africa. Three policy briefs from the ATFP and SCA studies

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1. Corporate partnerships:

2. Resource mobilisation:

3. Corporate communications:

4. Governance & Board matters:


MoUs and action plans with strategic partners that contribute to strengthening the relevance, coherence and impact (value-for-money) of FARA’s work

Innovative funding mechanisms created, including support secured from the private sector and Country contributions to agricultural research funding

African Science for Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ASATI)

Communication products Board and General

Assembly resolutions

MOU with AGRA finalised The Science for Agriculture Consortium launched and broad operational modalities agreed upon Expressions of Interest in CAADP Technical Networks were accepted Undertaking by the Agricultural Research Centre of Egypt to host the interim Secretariat of NASRO

Increased engagement and coordination among founding partners of the science for agriculture consortium

4 agreements on staff sharing in the context of the science for agriculture consortium initiated

NASRO interim Secretariat in place

TAAT proposal on Capacity development and technology outreach Kigali Round table concept note and proceedings Proposal to IFAD on transition to implementation of the Science Agenda (USD 1.5 million) Proposal to IFAD on “Youth Researching Youth: Competitive Fellowship for Young African Scholars

Researching Youth Engagement in Rural Economic Activities in Africa”. (USD 2.25 million) Request for extension of PARI project Business model for project on increasing productivity, income and jobs elaborated by the science

for agriculture consortium Broad principles on operational modalities for the science for agriculture consortium elaborated

FARA requested to lead the development of the African Agriculture Research Programme proposal

Too early to report on outcomes of the main proposals

General Communication, Reporting and Coverage of the 7th African Agriculture Science Week: Created event harsh tag #AASW7. Published 17,457 #AASW7 tweets sent by 1,632 contributors and delivered to 5.3 million Twitter users with daily average delivery to 1million people; 87,918 people mentioned #AASW7 on Facebook, published 40 AASW7 blogposts which have been read by 2,000+ people as at June ending, Published 9Vblogs on FARA’S Youtube Page, sent out Daily Digest at the AASW7 event. Over 50 Journalists/bloggers and over 100 on-site and off-site social media reporters covered the event using the harsh tag.

Publishing of E-Newsletters i.e Monthly FARA DIGEST, DAILY AASW7 DIGEST: Produced 3editions of FARA Digest at the AASW7 and produced January, February and April Editions of FARA Monthly Digest.

Social Media Visibility: The major social media sites with highest form of visibility for are Facebook and Twitter. In March, we had 77 posts while in June, we had an additional 131 posts with 29,570 follower count. Twitter had 124 posts as at March 2016 and an additional 237 posts and 11,673 follower counts. The #AASW7 was among the most trending tweet online. Between 12 - 24June, an average of 1million people were getting informed on a daily basis. Other FARA social media sites that enhanced visibility between January-June 2016 were the AASW Blog with 1, 816 follower count and 40blogs as well as the FARA Social Media Team on Facebook with 50posts in March, additional 119 posts in June and 1,341 members.

Internal Communication: Regular E-mails and 3 WhatsApp Groups (ALL FARA STAFF, FARA PROFESSIONAL STAFF and AASW7 KIGALI TEAM) was created to enhance internal communication.

Media Engagement and Public Relations: PRESS Releases and adequate media coverage (traditional and social media) in place.

Increased visibility of FARA and of the relevance of agricultural research

Social media reporters trained during the science acquired skills to establish their own social media platform as enterprises

FARA communication staff invited to support communication campaigns for the African Agribusiness Incubation network conference and the Brazil-Africa conference on agriculture.

Increased awareness among FARA staff of ongoing work within the Secretariat

20 Rwandan Social Media Reporters trained at the AASW7 have created a business venture - Social Reporting Team. http://bit.ly/2bwVrqz

Board Resolutions General Assembly resolutions

Priority agricultural research and development issues for attention

http://bit.ly/2bwVrqz

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The Plan of action from the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week Communication productivity

highlighted New Board of Directors of appointed Revisions to FARA’s Governance Manual

endorsed Increased visibility of FARA and African

agricultural research

SECRETARIAT SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

SSF1.1.1 Monitoring, Evaluation and Institutional Learning

Improved Secretariat performance

The MEL@FARA Strategy has been systematically implemented, including review of the outcome and impact indicators and populating the Performance Monitoring Framework (PMF) with quality data. The MTOP2R and AWP&B 2016 implementation and monitoring plans were developed and all units guided on quarterly progress reporting. Active participation in MEL communities of practice – AfrEA, IDEAS, Afrik4r, AfCoP-MfDR, CIP-MLEA; field supervision and monitoring of activities; and supporting MEL in the S3A institutions, including capacity building of staff in M&E skills and practice.

SSF 1.1.2 Human Resources & Administration

Improved Secretariat performance

Target setting and mid-year review processes kept staff abreast with their performance Training the trainer in Human Resource Information System gave a cross section of staff (about

50%) first hand skill on use of the system Revisions provided clarity on the HR manual and provisions

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3.3 Outcomes/Impact Achieved

The quantitative achievements and performance rating for each indicator are indicated below. Achievement is assessed and rated using the “traffic light system” and DfID project performance rating scale described below. The 6 point scale project scoring system measures actual achievement of expected results rather than the likelihood of achievement in the future and allows for both over and under achievement.

Description [At the Quarterly Review (QR), Semi-annual Review (SAR) and Annual Review (AR), achievement against the Outputs is scored alongside an assessment (but not a score) of the Outcome. At the Project Completion Review (PCR) stage achievement against both the Outputs and the Outcome are scored]

Rating Scale

1. (Likely to be) Completely achieved. The purpose has been (or is well on the way to being) achieved and outputs substantially exceeded expectation

(A++)

2. (Likely to be) Largely achieved. There is good progress towards achievement of purpose and most outputs have been achieved, particularly the most important ones, and moderately exceeded expectation

(A+)

3. (Likely to be) Partly achieved. Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

(A)

4. (Only likely to be) Achieved to a very limited extent. Purpose unlikely to be achieved and a few outputs moderately did not meet expectation

(B)

5. (Unlikely to be) Not achieved. No progress on purpose and outputs substantially did not meet expectation

(C)

6. Too early to judge. It is impossible to say whether there has been any progress towards the final achievement of outputs or purpose. (This score should be used sparingly). X


Output/Outcome Indicators Rating & Comment

Indicators (& Targets) for period Cumulative achieved (Q3)


PAEPARD

1. Participation (# of proposals received/submitted to the calls, reviewed and selected for funding; countries, individuals and institutions mobilised/participating; innovation platforms established/supported; partnerships initiated, supported, mentored through the call process and federating themes; partnerships that have submitted eligible proposals to funding mechanisms).

8 Incentive Fund (IF) were submitted. Only one (Nigerian Poultry Industry) fulfilled the conditions and was funded

4 proposals developed and submitted to the Dutch ARF for funding

3 new consortia were formed from which 2 (Trichoderma in Burkina Faso and Aflatoxin in Kenya) were funded one by the Germany BLE and another one by AFD (Agence Française de Développement)

A call was launched by the African Union Commission ending

(A+) BIOPROTECT and partners has developed a proposal submitted with success to the AFD which granted 185,000€ for 18 months; EAFF, KARLO created a new consortium on aflatoxin and submitted a proposal to the Germany BLE. The one year project was funded with an amount equals to 173,000€

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of May. 13 consortia were created


The Soy-bean milk & Soy-bean afitin has officially released the technology for milk production

The aflatoxin in groundnut in Malawi and Zambia has successfully completed trials. Results have been analysed and will be published in international reviewed papers

2 policy brief on the role of brokerage and the aflatoxin were published

(A+) Distribution was done during GCARD3 in Johannesburg and the 7th AASW in Kigali


2 policy briefs distributed during the above events Numerous documents were uploaded to the PAEPARD D-

Group and PAEPARD website. (A+)

4. Capacity strengthening: Measures quantifying processes and outputs through which individuals, groups and organisations, and societies deploy, adapt, strengthen, and maintain the capabilities to define, plan and achieve their own development objectives on an inclusive, participatory, and sustainable basis – in the form of information dissemination, training, facilitation and mentoring, networking, and feedback, to promote learning from experience (learning by doing, or experiential learning).

(A)


The roundtable organized in Brussels was meant to influence the next Horizon 2020 call. It was attended by the DG Research, DG Agri, DG DEVCO of the European Commission

(A+)

Africa-Brazil, MBoSs, PARI, PROIntensAfrica, Humidtropics……..


For Africa-Brazil MKTplace a total of 153 pre-proposals were received and 37 from Latin America. The process led to 2 funded projects in Africa and 4 from Latin America and Caribbean.

With regard to MBoSs 21 pre-proposals were received from which 11 were requested to develop full proposals. The process is to be finalized yet.

(A+)


2 projects from Africa for MKTplace (A++)

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(A+)


(A)


(A+)


Build and strengthen national and stakeholder capacities for developing and managing systems to implement the S3A

1. Participation: # of countries and or institutions with action plans on human capital development programmes and policies; adopting and making use of recommended practices and procedures; implementing the plans

0

(A) Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation. AHC-STAFF studies are just completing so as to begin development of the country action plans

2. Outputs: # publications/specific knowledge products generated and/or exchanged; country and regional processes facilitated; levels of improvement in competencies, capacities and capabilities in African institutions

3 Workshop reports; 3 workshops facilitated (A) Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

3. Knowledge sharing: # events organized or held; participants, organizations, persons – by gender; documents uploaded on the FARA repositories and made available publicly; people reached with information websites, publications, visual and social media

3 events organized during the 7th AASW (A) Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

4. Capacity strengthening: Measures quantifying processes and outputs through which individuals, groups and organisations, and societies deploy, adapt, strengthen, and maintain the capabilities to define, plan and achieve their

(A) Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation; potential foresight topics under consideration by the

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own development objectives on an inclusive, participatory, and sustainable basis – in the form of information dissemination, training, facilitation and mentoring, networking, and feedback, to promote learning from experience (learning by doing, or experiential learning).

Regional Advisory Committee around which teams will be constituted

5. Advocacy: # of accesses, pages visited and organizations registered on the website and social media; decision-makers reached through advocacy material, participating in FARA organized event

Not available (A) Only partial achievement of the purpose and some outputs met expectation

Strengthen institutional capacity for agribusiness and innovation incubation with specific focus on youth and gender

1. Participation: # of beneficiaries – households, students and interns, institutions, countries

>25,000 farmers and households reached >400 incubatees supported at the incubators Over 1,400 students at Diploma, BSc and MSc levels have

benefited from improved education products >850 graduate interns supported 158 African universities reached Support extended to 186 start-ups to operate their businesses

(A++) completely achieved; program closed.

2. Outputs: # jobs, businesses; incubators established; net revenue from incubation activities; products and or technologies developed, commercialized; events organized or held; trainees – countries, organizations, persons, by gender

Creation of 12,218 direct & indirect jobs, >75 technologies commercialized >$4.8m income generated both directly and indirectly


3. Knowledge sharing: # of events organized or held; participants – countries, organizations, persons – by gender; documents uploaded on the FARA repositories; people reached with information through websites, publications, visual and social media

African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) has been established with 110 members

20 new business partnerships have been forged 8 agribusiness forums have been organized Model publicized to >10,000 participants at diverse fora 350 mentors have been profiled to provide service to

incubator/incubatees

(A++)


(A++)

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5. Advocacy: # accesses, pages visited and organizations registered on the website and social media; decision makers reached through advocacy material, participating in FARA/AAIN organized events; amount of resources mobilized for AAIN; new partners or collaborations engaged

20 new business partnerships have been forged >$4.8m income generated both directly and indirectly




Seven countries (Cameroon, Malawi, Morocco Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia) participating in ATFP studies.

(A+) Reports completed and are being reviewed for publication


Synthesis report titled A Pilot Study of Growth, Structural Change and Total Factor Productivity in Seven African Countries produced

Guidelines for integrating CSA in agricultural innovation platforms

Two reports on impact of CSA on agricultural total factor productivity in (i) east and southern Africa and (ii) west and central Africa.

Three policy briefs from the ATFP and SCA studies

(A+) Reports completed and are being edited for publication


(C)


(C)

3. Advocacy (# of accesses, pages visited and organisations registered on the website and blog; decision-makers reached

(C)

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through advocacy material, participating in FARA organised events).


1. Corporate Governance & Board matters: communication,

2. Resource mobilisation

3. Corporate partnerships


Levels of improvement in secretariat management and processes; implementation of agreed activities

All actions to be taken by FARA in implementing decisions made by the Board at its November 2015 meeting were done.

(A)

Levels and sources of funding – progress by countries meeting 1% of AgGDP to AR4D commitment, secured support from private sector, new funding commitments from bilateral donors

US$ 1.5 m expected from IFAD - proposal on “Implementing the transition action plan for the implementation phase of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A)”

Approx. US$ 51m expected from AfDB for the “Capacity Development and Technology Outreach (CDTO) for Scaling-up Proven Technologies within TAAT Value Chains to Achieve Impact” project

Following the Kigali Roundtable, FARA was requested by AfDB to lead development of the “African Agricultural Research Programme (AARP)”

One of the main rationales for the Science for Agriculture Consortium is resource mobilisation.

(A+)

AASW7 - Participation, knowledge sharing and advocacy

7AASW & GM held 13 – 16 June 2016: 5 plenary sessions; 21 speakers; 31 side events; 1,034 online applicants from 63 countries Actual attendance on basis of registration fees collected totalled 760. Additional 300+ participants that joined at Kigali; Total number of exhibitions at the booth were 32 with 24 exhibitors (Institutions). Created event hashtag #AASW7. Published 17,457 #AASW7 tweets sent by 1,632 contributors and delivered to 5.3 million Twitter users with daily average delivery to 1million people; 87,918 people mentioned #AASW7 on Facebook, published 40 AASW7 blogposts which have been read by 2,000+ people as at June ending, published 9Vblogs on FARA’S YouTube Page, and sent out Daily Digest at the AASW7 event. Over 50 Journalists/bloggers and over 100 on-site and off-site social media reporters covered the event using the harsh tag.

(A++) Online applicants - Host Rwanda – 274; Ghana – 166; Kenya – 95; Nigeria – 86; Uganda – 79). Paid participants - a). Local participants not categorised under (c) and (d) below: USD 50: 33.29 % (253); (b). Individuals from national producer and civil society organisations outside Rwanda: USD 100: 25.26 % (192); (c). Individuals from national AR systems (research, advisory services, education, policy and agri-business: USD 150: 22.11 % (168); (d). Individuals from sub-regional, regional and international organisations: USD 200: 19.34% (147).

SECRETARIAT SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

SSF1.1.1 Monitoring, Evaluation and Institutional Learning

Levels of improvement in implementation of agreed activities

(A+) M&E system relatively well developed and understood but reporting rather slack. Overall assessment of performance levels

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indicated in the Results Framework (Section 4.2).

SSF1.1.1 Human Resources & Administration

Levels of improvement in secretariat management and processes; implementation of agreed activities

(A+) Measurement of performance level will be undertaken during the end of year appraisal

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3.4 Key issues for Noting and/or Action

Issue Action Required By whom & when For CDI, output of AHC-STAFF studies conducted in majority of countries wanting in quality and analytical rigor

SROs to ensure consultants adhere to agreed methodology, critically analyse data and good technical reporting

SROs, consultants, FARA

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4 Attachments 4.1 Budget Monitoring Report as at 30 September 2016

Activity

MDTF Bilateral/ Non-MDTF Total

Board Approved

Actual Variance Year

Budget Actual Variance

ISM Cleared

Actual Variance %

Spent

Knowledge Management and Decision Support 220,000 12,970 207,030 0 0 0 200,000 12,970 187,030 6.49

KDS 01: Establish and maintain the FARA DataInformS - a repository of data and information on African Agricultural Science, Technology and Innovation

100,000 100,000 0 100,000 0 100,000 0

KDS 02: Develop “Decision Support Tools” to inform policy and decision making on STI for agriculture

(a) Policy Practice Index – metric for measuring the effectiveness of formulation and implementation of agriculture and food policy..

50,000 50,000 0 50,000 0 50,000 0

(b) Priority setting guidelines and platforms –frameworks and processes for defining national and trans-boundary priorities, policy and investment options in science, technology and innovation

30,000 30,000 0 30,000 0 30,000 0

(c) Metrics for the Malabo 2025 Agri-STI Barometer for tracking and ranking country performance in STI for agriculture

20,000 0 12,209 0 0 0 -7,791 -

KDS 03: Produce and disseminate “FARA Flagship STI Publications”

(a) FARA Notes and Communication Briefs - topical briefings on strategic issues, trends, lessons and future outlooks

20,000 12,970 14,821 0 20,000 12,970 14,821 64.85

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Activity MDTF Bilateral/ Non-MDTF Total

Board Approved



ISM Cleared

Actual Variance % Spent

Capacity Development for S3A Implementation 601,720 93,704 508,016 1,435,732 1,519,676 -83,944 1,845,372 1,613,380 2341,992 87.43

CDI 01: Build and strengthen national, regional and stakeholder capacities for developing and managing systems to implement the S3A

(a) Facilitate development of Country Action Plans for “human capital formation” with specific emphasis on gender and youth

309,640 1,563 308,077 309,640 56,945 252,695 18.39

(b) Develop “African Foresight Capacity” and “Communities of Practice” for refreshing S3A priorities

100,000 36,760 63,241 100,000 36,760 63,241 36.76

(c) Establish “Collaborative Service and Research Agreements” to strengthen knowledge networks and partnerships for learning and for sharing of AR4D facilities and resources

147,080 55,382 91,698 0 0 0 -

CDI 02: Strengthen AR4D Quality Control Systems

(a) Establish and maintain the “Africa Academy of Agricultural Science and Technology [AAAST]” to foster leadership for S3A Communities of Practice

45,000 45,000 0 0 0 -

(b) Establish quality control mechanisms and systems to strengthen scientific research and application of research outputs

0 0 0 0 0

CDI 03: Strengthen institutional capacity for agribusiness and innovation incubation with specific focus on youth and gender [African Agribusiness Incubation Network -AAIN]- (UniBRAIN and AGRA)

0 0 1,435,732 1,519,676 -83,944 1,435,732 1,519,676 -83,944 105.85

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Activity MDTF Bilateral/ Non-MDTF Total

Board Approved



ISM Cleared

Actual Variance %

Spent

Innovation Systems and Partnerships 0 0 0 2,841,703 1,803,924 1,037,780 2,841,703 1,803,924 1,037,780 63.48

ISP 01: Enhance and consolidate in a coordinated manner the potential of the bio-economy innovation system “FARA bio-economy innovation-to-impact framework” for developing, testing and refining models for generation, uptake, out-scaling and commercialisation of innovations.

(a) Strengthen strategic partnerships and capacity of African actors to participate in and manage user-led innovation platforms [PAEPARD] for AR4D

1,954,000 786,536 1,167,465 1,954,000 786,536 1,167,465 40.25

ISP 02: Establish and maintain partnerships for financing implementation of the Science Agenda

(a) PARI - Programme for Accompanying Research for Agricultural Innovation

528,000 565,059 -37,059 528,000 565,059 -37,059 107.02

(b) Africa-Brazil Innovation market place and MBoSs - Building on Successes of the Africa-Brazil Innovation market place

150,000 21,321 128,679 150,000 21,321 128,679 14.21

(c) Knowledge networks and thematic platforms among African stakeholders [intercontinental] and between them and northern and southern partners [Africa-South, Africa-North, Africa-South-North] for addressing key and emerging AR4D issues [Humidtropics, PROIntensAfrica]

209,703 431,008 -221,305 209,703 431,008 -221,305 205.53

Total Programmes 821,720 106,674 715,046 4,277,435 3,323,599 953,836 4,887,075 3,430,273 1,456,802 70.19

Staff Cost 1,189,998 951,567 238,431 710,688 484,321 226,367 1,900,686 1,435,888 464,798 75.55

Secretariat Support Functions: ,

- Corporate Partnerships and Communications 463,280 355,134 108,146 0 463,280 355,134 108,146 76.66

- M&E, Gender, Human Resources 50,000 12,987 37,013 0 50,000 12,987 37,013 25.97

Operations 382,490 348,645 33,845 337,110 321,591 15,519 719,600 670,236 49,364 93.14

Total (staff costs, support functions & operations) 2,085,768 1,668,332 417,436 1,047,798 805,912 241,886 3,133,566 2,474,245 659,321 78.96

Overall Total 2,907,488 1,775,006 1,132,482 5,325,233 4,129,512 1,195,722 8,020,641 5,904,518 2,116,123 73.62

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4.2 MTOP 2R Results Framework – Targets and Achievements to 30 September 2016

Performance Indicators Measure

Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and

(Actual) Cumulative Values Comments

2016 2017 2018

Development Objective: To enhance Africa’s capacity for innovation leading to increased agricultural productivity and competitiveness within a framework of gender equality and environmental sustainability [Impact and Sustainability]

PDO1: Increased international, continental, regional and national partnership and commitment3 to the implementation of the programmes of the science agenda [Country-led approaches strengthened through continental monitoring, mutual learning, and reinforced linkages between country-level action and continental policy dialogue].(10% annual increment)

(a) Number of farmers directly benefiting from the knowledge, opportunities and decision support provided by FARA (10% annual increment)

1,342,268 1,476,495

[1,346,040] 1,624,145 1,786,559

Baseline: Approx. 1.2 m in SSA-CP; 128,236 in DONATA/IPTA activities as per final PSTAD evaluation; 7,526 up from 4,137 homesteads & 600 farmers in seed business clusters (SDVC) under UniBRAIN. [3,772 farmers reached through PAEPARD-CRF projects: 3,507 (GNut, 40 Soja, 125 Tricho, 100 Veg)]

(b) Number of professionals & practitioners directly benefiting from the knowledge, opportunities and decision support provided by FARA

189,592 202,377

[191,773] 222,615 244,876

Participants in trainings, meetings, jobs and businesses [ 1,812 in meetings, 369 in trainings in 2016]

(c) Number of countries participating and benefiting4 from the knowledge, opportunities and decision support provided by FARA

40 46

[26] 50 56

40 CAADP Compacts signed with FARA assistance. [Present activities active only in 26 countries – Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Morocco, Tunisia]

(d) Levels of agricultural research funding -Agricultural Research Intensity Ratio (ARI) - ratio of

0.51% 0.54%

[0.51%] 0.56% 0.59%

The 2013 report on agriculture and food systems by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network recommended that low-and middle-income

3 Grounded in the shared principles of (i) country ownership, (ii) a focus on results, (iii) inclusive partnerships, and (iv) transparency and accountability, FARA/S4AC acts as a multi-stakeholder and voluntary “coalition,” focusing on four main aims: (i) maintaining and strengthening political momentum for more effective support to STI; (ii) ensuring accountability for implementing the STI aspects of Agenda 2063/CAADP-Malabo commitments; (iii) exchange of knowledge and lessons learned; and (iv) supporting implementation of the S3A. FARA contributions to focus on: Supporting the S3A monitoring framework, including the provision of substantial technical and analytical inputs to the S3A monitoring Progress Report; Strengthening the analytical base and facilitation of knowledge sharing and peer-learning to inform evidence-based policy dialogue; Bolstering the visibility of the S3AC Partnership through a robust communications and engagement strategy; Reinforcing linkages to AUC/NPCA processes and ensuring the Partnership’s contribution to the CAADP/STISA/Agenda-2063/post-2015 SDGs landscape; and Supporting the organization of the AASW as well as providing advisory and Secretariat support to the S4AC. Being clear about the underlying purpose of the engagement effort as well as the promise it intends to make is essential to the success of any stakeholder participation effort. Without objective information and a clearly understood purpose, the Countries cannot provide meaningful feedback nor can they partner with FARA in developing alternatives, identifying solutions, and making decisions. Unless concerns and aspirations are understood, problems cannot be successfully addressed. FARA engagement spectrum: Inform: provide objective information to assist them in understanding problems, solutions, alternatives; Consult: work directly with the countries to ensure that their concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered; Involve: obtain feedback on analyses of problems, solutions, and alternatives; Collaborate: partner in development of alternatives, identification of the preferred solutions, and decision making; and Empower: place decision making in the hands of the countries (subsidiarity). 4 gains in formulating well-defined S3A strategies; country ownership over the STI development process; increased continental drive for transparency, meeting countries’ needs, accountability for development results, strengthening the role of all development actors and making inclusive partnerships, sharing good practices and lessons learned; building continental, regional and cross-regional communities of practice, consulting widely on the Global /Continental Partnership’s substantive agenda through helping to organize multi-country consultative meetings and events, as well as online discussions; strengthening of continental positions, funnelling these messages into the larger global policy dialogue on STI.

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Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and


2016 2017 2018

Agricultural Research Expenditure (ARE) to Agricultural Gross Domestic Product (AGDP)

countries increase their spending on agricultural R&D by a minimum of 5% per year during 2015–2025, and that they allocate at least 1% of their AGDP to public agricultural R&D. [No update for 2016 as yet.]

PDO2: Increased core competencies and capabilities5 and capacities6 for innovation, design & implementation of programmes of the S3A among targeted AR4D actors.

(a) Organisational Capacity/Performance7 Indices

TBD TBD TBD TBD

Systemic capacities & Institutional capabilities: Ranking Indices for S3A institutions [FARA, SROs, NARS, National Agricultural Ministries and Agencies, National STI bodies, CAADP National Teams, Farmers’ Organizations and RECs] and AR4D products within the available resource endowments/ Degree of stakeholder satisfaction with performance and quality of products and services

(b) Human Capital/Capacity Indices, e.g. Researcher full-time equivalents (FTEs) (cumulative improvement – 50% growth in 10 years)

14,500 15,250

[14,500] 16,000 16,750

ASTI data: During 2000–2011, researcher capacity in SSA increased by 50% from 12,224 FTEs in 2000. Despite absolute increases in numbers, overall pool of researchers remains inadequate in terms of qualifications, experience, and skills mix. No updates for 2016

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS [Effectiveness – Delivery of products and services]

KR1: Enhanced knowledge and decision support (on capacities, policies, practices, technologies and innovative funding instruments) to stakeholders to aid the implementation of the S3A.

KR2: Strengthened capacities (policy, technical and institutional) of national and regional stakeholders to design and implement programs of the S3A.

KR3: Strengthened innovation systems and partnerships (among national and regional stakeholders as well as development partners) to facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement, dialogue and resource support for the implementation of the S3A and regional integration.

Participation: Number of countries providing information/data;, adopting , making

438 46 50 56 [Present activities – Humidtropics, eCapacities, AHC-STAFF, AAIN, Africa-Brazil, PROIntensAfrica, PARI,

5 Competencies are the ‘energies, skills and abilities of individuals’; capabilities are the ‘collective ability of a group or a system to do something either inside or outside the system‘. Capability refers to the ‘collective ability of a group or a system to perform‘ or the organisational effectiveness of an institution– governance, management practices, human resources, financial resources, service delivery, external relations, and sustainability.The collective skills involved may be technical, logistical, managerial or less tangible (i.e. the ability to earn legitimacy, to create trust to adapt, to create meaning etc.). 6 Capacity refers to the ‘overall ability of an individual, organisation or system to achieve technical results (perform), build more effective and dynamic relationships among multiple actors, facilitate resourcefulness, continuously learn and adapt to new challenges and create value for others’, whereby the system must balance and integrate the many capabilities it has developed through both formal human capital formation (training) and organizational/institutional development/strengthening interventions. Capacity refers to both the organizational arrangements and the technical capabilities that permit organizations to carry out their primary functions and thereby accomplish their development goals. It is a measure of resources, knowledge, and processes employed by an organization. There are three inter-related dimensions of technical and functional capacities (a) Individual Level - (technical and managerial knowledge & skill levels and attitudes vested in individuals, communities and groups that can be addressed through facilitation, training and competency development; (b) Organisational/Institutional Level - strategic management functions, structures and relationships; operational capacity (internal policies, processes, systems, procedures, sanctions, incentives and values); human and financial resources (policies, deployment and performance); knowledge and information resources; infrastructure that enable / strengthen an organization to operate and to achieve its goals; (c)). Enabling Environment/ Systemic - political commitment and vision; policy, legal and economic frameworks; budget allocations and processes; governance and power structures; incentives and social norms within which individuals and organizations function. 7 Organizational performance is gauged in terms of the organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability. Effectiveness refers to the degree to which the organization achieves its goals; efficiency refers to the degree to which unit costs are minimized; relevance refers to the extent to which the organization’s outputs and results are valued by its stakeholders; and sustainability is achieved through effective acquisition and development of financial, human, and physical resources. 8 30 countries through SSA-CP/IPs; 35 countries through PSTAD; 6 countries through UniBRAIN (110 incubators/members in 27 countries under AAIN); 10 countries through AHCS-TAFF; 12 Countries in PARI; 4 in e-Capacities; 43 on ASTI open-source data

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Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and


2016 2017 2018

PART1: Increased integration and strengthened partnerships for the science agenda

use of the data, indices, frameworks, guidelines

[26] PAEPARD, MDTF - active only in 27 countries – Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Morocco, Tunisia]

Number of organisations providing information /data; adopting, making use of the data, indices, frameworks, guidelines

238 249

[238] 274 300

158 Universities that have endorsed the Agribusiness curriculum; 45 NARIs supported with ICT through PSTAD; 35 institutions in 4 countries on e-Capacities. No updates for 2016

PART2: Increased knowledge on new models in ‘Innovation to Impact Pathways’ and harmonisation and nurturing of innovation systems models and paradigms

Number of platforms (innovation and/or knowledge sharing, partnerships, foresight teams) established and active

764 826

[764] 908 1,000

266 IPs for IAR4D (SSA-CP/Humidtropics), 29 national information and learning systems (PSTAD), 11 partnerships and strategic alliances; 24 functional UniBRAIN/agribusiness incubators with 186 start-ups and 172 SMEs assisted; Foresight Platform/CoP; 20 Consortia and 5 ULPs for PAEPARD; 50 Africa-Brazil project partnerships

Outputs:

OUT1: FARA-DataInformS (Functional data repository and integrated M&E systems generating and providing strategic information and data in a form and detail customised for target constituent audiences and used to track progress, rigorously evaluate results and add to the knowledge base)

Volume of data accumulated and accessible - Number of countries/ FARA constituent organisations whose data has been captured

43 46

[43] 50 56

PARI (innovations and investment in ARD) = 12 countries; AHC-STAFF (human capital) = 21 countries; ATFP studies = 8 countries; CSA = 12 countries; PSTAD (ICT capacity) = 35 countries; UniBRAIN (agribusiness incubation, commercialisable technologies) = 6 countries; e-Capacities (human capital demand – supply) = 4 countries; PROIntensAfrica = 10 Countries; ASTI open-source data = 43 countries;

Data Quality Indicator (DQI) - user satisfaction concerning relevance, coherence with other sources, punctuality of time schedule of effective publication, time lag between the end of reference period and the date of the first/final results [Standard Quality Indicators (Eurostat 2005)]

0 N.A N.A N.A

Data quality means that the information collected as part of FARA’s M&E system adequately represents the program activities. Adequately represents means that the information is accurate and reliable. Accurate information is interpreted as measuring what we intend to measure (that the information is correct), and reliable information implies that it has been collected and measured in the same way (consistently) by all programs during all reporting periods. More specifically, a program’s information system adequately represents a program’s activities if, along with accuracy and reliability, the data have qualities of completeness, precision, timeliness, and integrity.

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Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and


2016 2017 2018

Accessibility and use of data and information - Number of analytical and technical reports and documents to support the AgriSTI-Barometer, the Policy Practice Index produced and disseminated; number of accesses to databases.

0 N.A N.A N.A

OUT2: Increased availability, accessibility and use of FARA products (technologies, innovations, knowledge) and services (ideas, research processes):

[National Frameworks and Implementation Guidelines, Innovation and Thematic Platforms; Decision Support Indices, Foresight study results & recommendations, FARA Notes and Communication Briefs, Malabo 2025 AgriSTI Barometer, FARA-DataInformS, Capacity Development Knowledge and Tools, Collaborative Service Agreements, Knowledge Networks like the African Academy for Agricultural Science and Technology (AAAST)]

Number of technologies and innovations generated/acquired, developed

181 N.A

[181] N.A N.A

147 technologies, products and services and 924 germplasm exchanges through Africa-Brazil partnership; 5 (OFSP, QPM, Maize, Sorghum, Cassava) promoted through DONATA; 29 through SSA-CP. [Targets to be set on basis of upcoming TAAT programme]

Number of technologies productised, manufactured, commercialised

79 N.A

[79] N.A N.A

75 technologies with 110 products = UniBRAIN; 2 (Mamera, canned catfish) = SSA-CP; 2 (Soymilk, Aftin) = PAEPARD[Targets to be set on basis of upcoming TAAT programme]

Number of jobs created 10,031 N.A

[10,031] N.A N.A

UniBRAIN (3,325 direct, 6,520 indirect, 171 formal) [Targets to be set on basis of upcoming TAAT programme]

Number of publications, specific knowledge products generated and made available to stakeholders [10% annual increase]

309 340

[318] 374 411

98 FARA ISBN coded publications, 211 journal articles/conference papers by staff and project partners (131 from Africa-Brazil); [6 books/book chapters, 3 journal articles in 2016]

Number of countries assisted with knowledge and decision support, appropriate frameworks and guidelines on capacities, policies, practices, technologies and innovative funding instruments

20 30

[27] 40 50

4 countries on e-Capacities; 12 Countries in PARI; 10 countries on PROIntensAfrica; 4 on AHC-STAFF with country inventories; ICT equipment to 34 countries

Number of RECs assisted with knowledge and decision support, appropriate frameworks and guidelines

3 4

[3] 6 8

Africa's current integration landscape contains 8 Regional Economic Communities9 considered to be the building blocks of the African Economic Community

9 The eight RECs recognised by the AU, each established under a separate regional treaty are: Arab Maghreb Union (UMA); Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD); East African Community (EAC); Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS); Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD); Southern African Development Community (SADC)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Maghreb_Union

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Market_for_Eastern_and_Southern_Africa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_Sahel-Saharan_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Community

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Community

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_Community_of_Central_African_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_Community_of_West_African_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_Authority_on_Development

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_African_Development_Community

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Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and


2016 2017 2018

on capacities, policies, practices, technologies and innovative funding instruments

Number of institutions assisted with knowledge and decision support, appropriate frameworks and guidelines on capacities, policies, practices, technologies and innovative funding instruments [see also PART1]

238 249

[238] 274 300

158 Universities that have endorsed the Agribusiness curriculum; 45 NARIs supported with ICT through PSTAD; 35 institutions in 4 countries on e-Capacities

OUT3: Levels of improvement in competencies, capacities and capabilities of national and regional stakeholders

Number of individuals, professionals profiled and/or trained/mentored

53,579 58,212

[53,948] 64,033 70,437

41 MSc and 43,000 short-term training under PSTAD; 1,113 through UniBRAIN; 1,117 through Africa-Brazil; others on IAR4D/IPs [369 trained in 2016]

Number of organisations supported and/or reporting improvements in technical and functional capacity and performance

57 67

[57] 77 87

12 Key Regional10 institutions strengthened; 45 National Agricultural Research Institutions in 24 countries received high speed internet connection

Knowledge Sharing:

KMS1: Scope and scale of reach with information through innovative continental information and knowledge sharing platforms and pathways

Number of platforms used for information exchange and delivery

56 58

[56] 60 65 48 eRAILS country, 8 other continental

Number of (countries, organisations, persons by gender) participating in FARA activities (meetings, workshops, events, projects, etc.)

7,272 7,800

[8,332] 8,000 8,200

AASW7 & GM held 13 – 16 June 2016; 1,034 online applicants from 63 countries (Host Rwanda – 274; Ghana – 166; Kenya – 95; Nigeria – 86; Uganda – 79). Actual attendance on basis of registration fees collected was 760; additional 300+ joined in Kigali.

Number of documents (publications, photographs, documentaries) uploaded on the FARA repositories and made available publicly

1,847 1,939

[2,140] 2,036 2,138

Publications - 105 FARA ISBN coded (7 in 2016); 1,333 accessed through PAEPARD (286 reports on ARD in 2016) and 717 through PSTAD platforms; Photo collection of https://www.flickr.com/photos/farafotos/ with 3,829 entries

FARA online presence, visibility through and reinforcement of the S4A Consortium position as a dynamic, inclusive, and high-level continental platform for S3A implementation and development impact:

10 African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS); Pan Africa Agribusiness Consortium (PanAAC); Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA); North Africa Sub-Regional Organisation (NASRO); Pan African Farmers Forum (PAFFO); Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Africa (RUFORUM); African Network for Agriculture, Agro-forestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE); Tertiary Education for Agriculture Mechanism (TEAM-Africa); Pan Africa Non-Governmental Organisation Consortium (PANGOC); Africa Agriculture Joint Capacity Development Group (AA-JCDG); Association of African Agricultural Professionals in the Diaspora (A3PD); African Agribusiness Incubator Network AAIN)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/farafotos/

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Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and


2016 2017 2018

Number of people reached through websites, publications, visual & social media (FARAnet, RAILSnet, eRAILS, PAEPARD, Dgroups)

405,119 445,631

[406,179] 490,194 539,214

FARAnet = 17,234, RAILSnet = 11,095; WorldFish = 522; PAEPARD = 88,397; eRAILS platform in 48 countries with 1,231 accounts, 1,894 websites and 7,164 webpages; Website visits/accessions = 151,654; PAEPARD Dgroup = 6,728 up from 5,668 by end of 2015; other eConsultations = 9,102

Number of people reached through social media, blogs11

39,624 42,840

[134,372] 47,124 51,837

Facebook followers = 29,570 up from 29,555; Twitter followers = 11,673 up from 9,997; # of tweets =; # of profile visits =; Instagram = 43; YouTube = 29; 97,748 participants largely through AASW7[]

Advocacy

ADV1: Scale and scope of reach of decision-makers through advocacy material and/or participation in FARA organised events.

Level and frequency of reporting to the AUC, NPCA and other relevant policy organs of the AUC, including the STCs responsible for agriculture/STI

0 2

[0] 4 6 Report twice a year to NPCA/AUC

Number of Decision Support Tools (on capacities, policies, practices, technologies and innovative funding instruments) developed, availed and being actively used

2 5

[2] 8 10 e-Capacities, MICS

ADV2: Strengthened partnerships and support for implementation of the S3A12

Number of new partners and/or collaborators mobilised

97 107

[99] 117 129

11 partnerships and strategic alliances; 11 functional UniBRAIN/agribusiness incubators; 20 Consortia and 5 ULP platforms for PAEPARD; 50 Africa-Brazil project partnerships; TAAT and AARP in 2016

Strengthened gender responsive governance and management systems in FARA [Efficiency]

OPI1: FARA Institutional capacity Secretariat OPI (Organisational Performance Index)13

67% >70% >80% >90% Baseline is 2014 degree of stakeholder satisfaction with FARA performance and quality of products and services

11 Excludes people reached through AAIN conference and AASW7: The major social media sites with highest form of visibility are Facebook and Twitter. During the AAIN conference of Sept 2015, 866,359 people reached with 1,071 posts in 3 days through a special social media campaign In March, we had 77 Facebook posts while in June, we had an additional 131 posts with 29,570 follower count. Twitter had 124 posts as at March 2016 and an additional 237 posts and 11,673 follower counts. The #AASW7 was among the most trending tweet online. Between 12 - 24June, an average of 1million people were getting informed on a daily basis. Other FARA social media sites that enhanced visibility between January-June 2016 were the AASW Blog with 1, 816 follower count and 40blogs as well as the FARA Social Media Team on Facebook with 50posts in March, additional 119 posts in June and 1,341 members. Through the event harsh tag #AASW7, published 17,457 #AASW7 tweets sent by 1,632 contributors and delivered to 5.3 million Twitter users with daily average delivery to 1million people; 87,918 people mentioned #AASW7 on Facebook, published 40 AASW7 blogposts which have been read by 2,000+ people as at June ending, published 9Vblogs on FARA’S YouTube Page, and sent out Daily Digest at the AASW7 event. Over 50 Journalists/bloggers and over 100 on-site and off-site social media reporters covered the event using the harsh tag.

12 Official Development Assistence (ODA), North-South Cooperation (NSC), South-SouthCooperation (SSC) and Trilateral/Triangular Cooperation (TrC) Partnerships to fund and support programs to implement the S3A [e.g. EU-PAEPARD, WB-MDTF, AgriTT, ABRIM, IntensAfrica, PARI, CGIAR programmes, Sida-CSA, Danida-UniBrain/AAIN, IFAD-SSA/S3A); public-private partnerships (PPPs) and private sector support to AR4D/S3A for sponsorship of research, innovation platforms, endowment of agricultural research chairs and contribution to agricultural science fund].

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Baseline

[Dec 2015]

Target and


2016 2017 2018

[N.A] based on an assessment on use and adoption of FARA-generated information and research. MTOP1 evaluation gave a performance ranking of 4 out of a maximum score of 5. [Assessment to be made end of year]

OPI2: Financial vulnerability, sustainability - Annual growth of FARA revenues

Number of Funding Partners [ODA, NSC, SSC, TrC]

15 8

[8] 10 15

WB, EC, Brazil - Embrapa/FUNABE(ABRIM, MBoSs), NORAD, AfDB (SARD-SC, TAAT), BMZ/ZEF-UniBonn (PARI), USDA, CGIAR Centres, FAO, IFAD, ERA-Net/Wageningen University (PROIntensAfrica), BMGF/AGRA, JICA (CARD), DfID-China (AgriTT)

Amount of resources (funds) mobilised from Development Partners (attract an additional >30% above current FY budget)

US$14.12m US$9.56m

[14.12] US$12.43m US$16.16m

FY 2016 Budget: MDTF = US$3,039,273; Non-MDTF = US$6,521,066. [US$ 1.5 m expected from IFAD - proposal on “Implementing the transition action plan for the implementation phase of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A)”; Approx. US$ 58m expected from AfDB for the “Capacity Development and Technology Outreach (CDTO) for Scaling-up Proven Technologies within TAAT Value Chains to Achieve Impact” project; FARA requested by AfDB to lead development of the “African Agricultural Research Programme (AARP)”]

Amount of resources (funds) mobilised from African Governments, Private sector

US$88k N.A N.A N.A

FARA Reserve Fund (10% annual growth)

US$2.35m 2.59

[2.35] 2.85 3.14

OPI3: Percentage of AWP activities implemented on target, on budget and time

Implementation Rates; Spend Rates 86% >90%

[59%] >90% >90%

30 June 2016: 59% for achievement of milestones; 78% for indicator targets and 43.73% for budget performance.

13 Organizational performance is gauged in terms of the organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability. Effectiveness refers to the degree to which the organization achieves its goals; efficiency refers to the degree to which unit costs are minimized; relevance refers to the extent to which the organization’s outputs and results are valued by its stakeholders; and sustainability is achieved through effective acquisition and development of financial, human, and physical resources. Operational environment and motivation - Administrative and legal systems, economic trends, stakeholders, incentive and rewards systems, institutional “climate” in general, leadership and management style, generally recognized and accepted mission statement, performance-related incentive plans, shared norms and values promoting teamwork toward organizational goals

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4.3 PAEPARD II Results Framework and Achievements to 30 September 2016

Intervention Logic Objectively Verifiable Indicators Baseline Target Cumulative Achievement

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Overall Objective: Joint African-European multi-stakeholder partnership agricultural research for development initiatives contribute to achieving the MDGs.

Specific objective: Enhanced, more equitable, more demand-driven and mutually beneficial collaboration of Africa and Europe on agricultural research for development with the aim of attaining the MDGs

1. Number of funded (through European funding mechanisms) joint and mutually beneficial African-European agricultural research for development projects supportive of the Millennium Development Goals

0 25 7 13 16 17

2. Feedback of stakeholders on the effectiveness of PAEPARD in the partnership development process

20714 900 - - - -

Result 1: European agricultural research and development actors (including non-research stakeholders and the African diaspora) are increasingly mobilized and coordinated for ARD initiatives targeting African-European priorities of mutual interest and benefit.

1.1 Number and quality (relevance and diversity) of European ARD actors mobilised to partner with African ARD actors

94 120 8615 111 - -

1.2 Strategy for coordination of European ARD developed, piloted and agreed.

1 1 1 1 1 1

1.3 Stakeholders of different categories have institutional mechanisms to collaborate with African stakeholders established

0 316 0 0 - -

1.4 European stakeholders participate in multi-stakeholder platforms

NA 100 25 25 - -

1.5 Case studies and lessons learnt on partnerships with Africa are documented and shared

3 10 1 1 - -

1.6 EFARD evolved into a multi-stakeholder platform of European ARD actors

NA NA NA NA NA NA

Result 2: African multi-stakeholder platforms, including non-research stakeholders, are effectively mobilised to develop dialogue and build alliances and partnerships with similar European platforms.

2.1 African stakeholders especially non-research interested in African-European multi stakeholders partnerships identified

3117 120 25 25 25 26

2.2 Strategy to mobilize non research actors developed and validated

0 1 N0 0 1 1

2.3 Stakeholders of different categories have institutional mechanisms to collaborate with African stakeholders established

4 4 1 1 1 1

14 This figure comes from the European and African stakeholders (94+113) who expressed their interest by responding to the survey launched by PAEPARD I on the African-European partnerships interest 15 Total participants to the two European consultations organized by PAEPARD II on the African-European partnerships in 2011 and 2012 in Florence (Italy) and Brussels, respectively 16 At least one strategy by category of actors (Research, NGOs, Private Sector) involved in PAEPARD developed 17 Only 31 non-research stakeholders (out of 300 who received invitations and 113 who responded) expressed their interest by responding to PAEPARD 1 survey

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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

2.4 African stakeholders participate in multi-stakeholder platforms

NA 100 25 25 25 26

2.5 Case studies and lessons learnt on partnerships with Africa are documented and shared

4 10 1 1 - -

Result 3: African and European stakeholders, including the African Diaspora in Europe, have access to timely and relevant information and are actively engaged in sharing knowledge on opportunities and best practice on ARD partnership opportunities.

3.1 Number of information tools and products reviewed and tested for appropriateness to facilitate partnership brokerage.

0 10 5 5 5 5

3.2 Communication strategy developed, validated, implemented and evaluated.

1 1 0 0 1 1

3.3 Information systems functional and used by PAEPARD partners

0 10 5 5 5 1

3.4 Number of case studies of successful ARD partnership mechanisms (identified under result 1 and 2) documented and shared

0 10 6 6 7 -

3.5 Diversity in sources of contribution to the information systems

518 - 5 5

Result 4: Enhanced Capacities of African actors to initiate, mobilise, facilitate, participate in, lead and evaluate joint multi-stakeholder ARD innovation partnerships

4.1 Capacity building strategy targeting enhancement of skills and institutional capacity for multi-stakeholder innovation partnerships

1 1

4.2 Number of African agriculture innovation facilitators supporting multi-stakeholder partnerships with Europe.

NA 150 27 27 27 27

4.3 Number of Africa-led ARD partnerships applying for EC funding opportunities

NA 25 6 6 6 -

4.4 Proportion of African-European ARD partnerships that have benefited from PAEPARD capacity development initiatives

NA 25 24 24 34 -

4.5 Proportion of PAEPARD supported partnerships that result in successful project proposals funded by other donors

NA 25 6 6 2 2

Result 5: African-European ARD innovation partnerships, involving or led by relevant non-research stakeholders, initiated and supported/mentored to respond to ARD demands identified

5.1 Brokerage mechanism for Europe and Africa multi-stakeholder innovation partnership developed and validated

NA 50 25 25 - -

5.2 Number of African-European partnerships receive incubation support

NA 50 25 25 11 -

18 In PAEPARD I survey, 5 means were used to build partnerships between African and European partnerships: (i) traditional institutional linkages, (ii) personal contacts; (iii) internet search; (iv) use of facilitation/broker organizations; (v) contacted by African/European institutions

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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

5.3 Involvement (at all stages: initiation, proposal / concept development, implementation, M&E) of relevant non-research stakeholders in ARD partnerships, supported by PAEPARD brokerage

NA 50 25 25 +25 +25

5.4 Proportion of PAEPARD mentored-partnerships whose proposal is funded

NA 25 6 6 8 2

Result 6: Coherence of the EU Research Framework Programme with MDGs and with other objectives of African-European common interest and mutual benefit is effectively advocated.

6.1 Number of consultations / events where African and European scientists jointly contribute to the European agricultural research agenda

NA 16 2 2 2 2

6.2 Reflection of Africa-specific research themes, and of global themes with impact on Africa, in European ARD programme annual work-programmes and funding allocations

NA 16 2 3 - 1

6.3 European frameworks responsive to emerging development issues in Africa NA ? ? -

4.4 PAEPARD CRF/IF Results Framework and Achievements to 30 September 2016


2014 2015 2016 2017

Overall Objective: To contribute to achieve food security, poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources in Sub-Saharan Africa through equitable and demand-driven joint African-European multi-stakeholder partnerships able to design and implement agricultural research for development projects.

Number of applications of research related to smallholder farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

25 11 4 -

Specific Objective: To strengthen the capacity of the most promising consortia created within PAEPARD II to improve and implement impact-oriented demand-driven agricultural research for development projects.

Projects developed and/or implemented through PAEPARD support have plausible Theories of Change (or Impact Pathways) to address problems related to food security, poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources

25 4 4 4

Result 1: A significant number of the most promising impact-oriented agricultural research for development projects initiated through PAEPARD II enter the implementation phase, contributing effectively to address a range of specific problems related to food

100% of the ARD projects funded through the CRF and other funds are effectively and efficiently implemented

4 4 - 4 4

80% of final beneficiaries of the ARD projects financed through the CRF are satisfied with the first results and consider their needs are being addressed

NA 20 - 4 4

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2014 2015 2016 2017

security, poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources in Sub-Saharan Africa

A pilot mechanism (including selection criteria) for funding user-led projects proposed by joint African-European multi-stakeholder partnerships has been formalized and presented to main ARD stakeholders and donors

5 5 - - -

Result 2: A significant number of Agricultural Research and Development (ARD) projects initiated through PAEPARD II are further supported in their inception phase and in a position to be financed through other funding sources.

100% activities funded by the Incentive Fund contribute to increase funding potential of proposals, improve proposals quality and adequacy with PAEPARD objectives

10 10 - 2 1

Number of applications of PAEPARD consortia to all kinds of donors funding ARD (disaggregated by type of donor and consortia)

3019 50 22 15 3

Proportion of consortia which have obtained funds for their projects (outside the CRF) is higher than 20%

NA 80% 33% 15% 8%

Result 3: The project is managed effectively and efficiently

Proper and timely financial and technical reporting NA 100% 100% 100% 100%

Proper financial and technical management NA 100% 100% 100% 100%

Effective internal and external coordination NA 100% 100 100% 100%

4.5 Humidtropics Result Based Framework and Achievements to 30 September 2016

Action Site Activities Expected Deliverables (Outputs) Indicators Target Achievement

Ghana

(1) Establish two functional Innovation platforms.

(1) Situation analysis documented Baseline report documented Identification of technological and institutional issues documented

# of ARD stakeholders trained on the systemic for functional IP

(1) Train at least 50 ARD stakeholders on the systemic for functional IP

Accomplished: training conducted in Kumasi and IP set up in Offinso locality

(2) Conduct synthesis study and document the pathway for generating socio-economic benefits from important commodities.

(2) Documentation detailing technological, institutional, economical issues around different prominent commodities, including opportunities for product development, synthesized and disseminated.

# of guidebook on innovation around selected commodities

(2) Four guidebook on innovation around selected commodities

Guidebook delivered for Nigeria IP

(3) Conduct synthesis studies on the systemic for effective engagements of policy makers on the innovation platform

(3) Systemic for engagement of policy makers documented.

Study report produced

(3) Study report will form the material for development of a guidebook for engaging policy makers on an IP.

Guidebook in process

(4) Conduct activities to ensure that the (4) a. Documentation on the integration of # of policy makers (4) Humidtropics secure policy Activities conducted and

19 Estimate number of proposals that submitted to the African Union Research Commission call in 2012

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Action Site Activities Expected Deliverables (Outputs) Indicators Target Achievement activities of Humidtropics respond to the agricultural productivity and poverty reduction strategies and compact of the countries (CAADP).

Humidtropics into country processes b. MoU of working relationship of Humidtropics in CAADP process of the countries.

endorsements secured

makers endorsement reports documented

Cote d’Ivoire





IP established in Four locations in Code d’Ivoire

Cameroon (1) Establish two functional Innovation platforms.




Training conducted and three IP established in

Nigeria





IP training conducted and IP established in Ago owu

(2) Conduct synthesis study and document the pathway for generating socio-economic benefits from important commodities+.

(2) Documentation detailing technological, institutional, economical issues around different prominent commodities, including opportunities for product development, synthesized and disseminated.

# of guidebook on innovation around selected commodities

(2) Four guidebook on innovation around selected commodities

Innovation Guide book in process to be completed and in press

(3) Carry out a comprehensive value chain analysis for commodities with high economic potentials.

(3) Quantitative value chain analyses documented. Model for assessment and determination of rewards for different actors on the value chain developed.

Report on quantitative value chain analysis conducted

(3) Quantitative value chain analysis conducted on commodities selected as entry point by the IP stakeholders.

Analysis completed and documented

(5) Conduct activities to ensure that the activities of Humidtropics respond to the agricultural productivity and poverty reduction strategies and compact of the countries (CAADP).

(5) a. Documentation on the integration of Humidtropics into country processes b. MoU of working relationship of Humidtropics in CAADP process of the countries.

# of policy makers whose endorsements were secured

(5) Humidtropics secure policy makers endorsement

Activities conducted for the ten countries in Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire. Policy makers endorsed the multi-stakeholders’ approach in 4 countries.

Rwanda Support R4D platform research activities R4D platform established b. Research activities conduct and results integrated into the IP.

#Number of research outputs generated and integrated into the IP

Two IPs established and use research outputs to enhance production and trade in the chosen commodities.

R4D platforms established in Rwanda. Potato IP established and operationalised. Potato seed production and storage techniques generated and disseminated for use on the IP. Additional soil fertility maintenance technique generated for use on the IPs. The Wheat IP established and operationalized.

Uganda Support the consolidation of existing and new IPs

IP developed and operationalize business plans.

#Number of business plans developed and operationalized.

Two IP developed business plans and implement activities.

Masaka and Rakai Bean

Innovation Platforms

established and

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Action Site Activities Expected Deliverables (Outputs) Indicators Target Achievement

operationalized.

Democratic republic of Congo

Support the consolidation of existing and new IPs

IP developed and operationalize business plans.

#Number of business plans developed and operationalized.

Two IP developed business plans and implement activities.

Maendeleo Beans IP, Muungano

potato IP , Buma cassva IP and Musanganya cassava IPs

established and operationalized.

Burundi Support R4D platform research activities R4D platform established b. Research activities conduct and results integrated into the IP.

#Number of research outputs generated and integrated into the IP

Two IPs established and use research outputs to enhance production and trade in the chosen commodities.

The Potato IP was established and functional. The Pigs IP was also established and functional.

4.6 AHC-STAFF Results Framework and Achievements to 30 September 2016

INTERVENTION LOGIC OBJECTIVELY VERIFIABLE INDICATORS ACHIEVEMENT COMMENTS

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: To contribute to strengthened systemic capacity for agricultural transformation and sustained agriculture growth in Africa (derived from the CAADP purpose and intervention logic).

Measures related to strategies and approaches for capacity development, including human capital development:

Capacity for implementing planned programmes n/a These indicators are currently inaccessible for AHC-STAFF activities

Mechanisms for leveraging additional public and private financing

n/a These indicators are currently inaccessible for AHC-STAFF activities

Coherence of policies and attendant tools with objective of capacity development/ strengthening


PROJECT PURPOSE: To develop and validate a framework for demand-led and holistic capacity strengthening for effective execution and delivery of results of the CAADP and NAFSIPs.

Evidence of existence of inclusive & functioning institutional architecture (Degree of improvement in competency, capacity and capability in African institutions to plan and implement human capital development programmes and policies)


Strategies for systemic capacity and human capital development - skills assessment, education and skills development (Degree of adoption of recommended actions).


RESULTS

1. Key skills and competencies required to implement the NAFSIPs and Science

Evidence of existence of inventories of available and required Country inventories of available and required skills received for

The studies to be completed soon in other

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INTERVENTION LOGIC OBJECTIVELY VERIFIABLE INDICATORS ACHIEVEMENT COMMENTS agenda assessed. competencies, knowledge and skills three countries – Uganda, Rwanda

and Ethiopia countries

Number of key commodities identified in each of the Country NAFSIPs and programmes whose yield gaps and productivity projections have been determined and documented

Five (5) Commodities identified for one country (Ethiopia); yields gaps not determined yet.

Activities for productivity projections have been suspended due to lack of funds. As such, this indicator may have to be revised.

2. Human resource pools for the targeted countries mapped to address market demands (the consumption side) and to implement the R&D programs for NAFSIPs and Science Agenda

Evidence of existence of inventories of available and required human resources by level of training, gender, and commodity value chain

Country survey reports available for Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia

Amount (and quality) of local, circumstance-specific human capital and productivity data and information disseminated and being used in country and regional programme and policy design and evaluation exercises

Quantum of human capital identified and forecasted for three countries, Ethiopia and Rwanda.

Activities for productivity projections have been suspended due to lack of funds. As such, this indicator may have to be revised.

3. A framework and strategies for human capital formation developed and validated

Evidence of existence of stakeholder and country endorsed actions with activities targeted on demand-oriented capacity strengthening priorities

Studies are yet to be completed Not yet

Capacity needs to strengthen tertiary and vocational training institutions assessed

Deferred This indicator may have to be revised as the relevant activity is in abeyance due to lack of funds

Bankable proposals on demand-oriented capacity strengthening developed and submitted to potential/prospective donors for funding

Country studies are still on-going and no proposal has been developed so far

Competencies, capacities and capabilities in African institutions to plan and implement human capital development programmes and policies increasingly improve

Too early to comment on this

African institutions increasingly adopt and/or use recommended practices and procedures

Too early to comment on this

Number and diversity of stakeholders involved (participating in debates or contributing to documentation) in review of national and regional investment plans and development of capacity development strategies and proposals

Too early to comment

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4.7 Participants of Trainings/Workshops

Unit/Project Training area/Workshop No. of Participants

Male Female Total

ISP

Making Chinese Technology Work For African Agriculture 17 6 23

Integration of systems research into the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa and CAADP country process: Practical implications

36 11 47

Mainstreaming IAR4D and IP as a Lever for the Transformation of the Smallholder farmers to Business Farmers in Africa: Institutional and Financial Strategy.

53 21 74

Advancing the Program of Accompanying Agricultural Research for Innovation in Africa (PARI) 40 8 48

PROIntensAfrica: Towards an Africa-Europe Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Intensification of the Food Systems in Africa

25 10 35

Sub-TOTAL 171 56 227

CDI

Action planning for demand-led capacity development for country implementation of the CAADP and Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa, 12 – 13 June 2016

38 12 50

Foresight in Agriculture, 14 June 2016 24 6 30

Collaborative Service and Research Agreements to facilitate Science Agenda Implementation, 14 June 2016 20 11 31

Sub-TOTAL 82 29 111

KDS

Sub-TOTAL

DCPC Social Media training at AASW7 20 11 31

Sub-TOTAL 20 11 31

Total 273 96 369

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4.8 Types of Partnerships formed/strengthened

Partnership formed Purpose for the Partnership

1. EVOCA project partnership Implementation of Projects on Environmental Virtual Observatory for Connective Action.

2.

3.

4.

5.

4.9 Types of Publications produced

Unit Books, Book Chapters &

Policy Briefs20

General Reports

Journal Articles

Documentaries Other

publications* TOTAL

ISP 5 0 3 0 0 8

CDI 1 3 1 0 0 5

KDS 0 0 0 0 0 0

DCPC & SSF 0 0 0 0 0 0

FARA General 0 1 0 0 68 69

TOTAL 6 4 4 0 68 82

* electronic newsletters, internally produced grey literature, unpublished manuscripts, etc.

20 Book definitions: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/book.html#ixzz35Xdy5qUy

1. UNESCO definition: Bound non-periodical publication having 49 or more pages. 2. US Postal service definition: Bound publication having 24 or more pages, at least 22 of which are printed and contain primary reading material, with advertising limited only to book announcements.

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/book.html#ixzz35Xdy5qUy

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4.10 List of Publications/Information Packages produced

Type Author, Date and Title of publication

1 Books, Book Chapters,

Policy Briefs (ISBN referenced publications)

1. Fatunbi A O, M T Ajayi, A Obi, G O Odularu and A A Adekunle, (2015). Spreading the Gains of

Agricultural Innovations in Africa: A Strategy to Scale-out and Scale-up the IAR4D Concept. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana. PP 76.

2. Ayanwale A.B, Fatunbi A.O and Ojo M (2016). Innovation Opportunities in Plantain Production in

Nigeria. Guide Book 1. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana

3. Fatunbi A.O, A Youdeowei and S.I Ohiomoba (2016). Agricultural Innovation Platforms: Framework for

Improving Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa. . Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra

Ghana.

4. Chiuri W, Fatunbi AO and Apekeh A (2016). Toolkit for mainstreaming gender into Agricultural

Innovation Platforms. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana.

5. A.O. Fatunbi, A.A. Adekunle, G.O. Odularu, A. Youdeowei, S.A. Adisa, I. Ohiomoba et A.A.

Akinbamijo (2016). Manuel de formation sur la recherche agricole intégrée pour le développement (IAR4D) dans les plateformes d’innovation : Forum pour la recherche agricole en Afrique (FARA), Accra

Ghana

6. N. Ojijo, S. Franzel, F. Simtowe, R. Madakadze, A. Nkwake and L. Moleko (2016): The Roles of Agricultural Research Systems, Advisory Services and Capacity Development and Knowledge Transfer.

In AGRA (2016): AFRICA AGRICULTURE STATUS REPORT 2016 - Progress towards Agricultural

Transformation in Africa. Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. Chapter 9, pp. 199 – 230.

2 General Reports

[Workshops, Annual

Reports, conference papers, conference

proceedings, etc]

1. Seeding Science for the Transformation of African Agriculture: FARA 2015 Annual Report

2. Ojijo, N. K. O (2016). Building Nutritious Food Baskets: Perspectives on Regional Advocacy. Presented

at the Strengthening Systems to Optimize Agriculture and Nutrition Outcomes (SOANO), a CTA/BecA-ILRI/FARA/CIP/PACA side event organized at the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA

General Assembly held 13 – 14 June 2016, Kigali, Rwanda.

3. Ojijo, N. K. O. (2016). Partnerships for scaling-up biofortified foods. Presented at the HarvestPlus side

event sub-themed, “Biofortification in Africa: Evidence of Success and Vision for Scaling Up” held 18 October 2016 at the 2016 ReSAKSS Annual Conference, Accra, Ghana, October 18-20.

4. Ojijo, N. K. O., Mbabu, A., Mulongo, G., Munyua, H., Maru, J., Omari, R. and Tagwireyi, J. (2016).

Perspectives on Regional Advocacy for Taking Biofortified Crops to Scale in Africa. A poster presentation at the 7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held in Marrakesh, Morocco, 9 – 14

October 2016.

3 Electronic newsletters 1. FARA, JANUARY 2016 FARA DIGEST

2. FARA, FEBRUARY 2016 FARA DIGEST

3. FARA, APRIL 2016 FARA DIGEST

4. FARA, JUNE 2016 AASW7 DAILY DIGEST 1. http://faraafrica.org/wp-

content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_1st_Daily_Digest.pdf


content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_2nd_Daily_Digest.pdf


content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_3rd_Daily_Digest.pdf

4 Journal Articles 1. Majaliwa MJ, MM Tenywa, K P. C. Rao, B M Fungo B, Bahiga LJ Mkangya, M. Kule, M, Kamugisha, KC Luswata, J. Nampijja, E. Sebuliba, C. Nandozi, B. Barasa, E. Azanga, SO Nyamwaro, J Mugabo, R.

Buruchara, AO Fatunbi, K Katcho, and AA Adekunle (2015). Soil Fertility in relation to Landscape

Position and Land Use Cover Types: A Case Study of the Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site. Advances in

Agriculture: Volume 2015.

2. Audry Muke Manzekele, Lunze Lubanga, Telesphore Mirindi, Benjamin Wimba, Katcho Karume,

Solange Kaz, Sospeter Nyamwaro, Moses Tenywa, Josaphat Mugabo, Robin Buruchara, Oluwole Fatunbi, and Adewale Adekunle (2016). Agro-economic efficiency of mineral and organic fertilization of

beans on the ultisols of the highlands of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nature and Fauna

30(1): 49-53.

3. F.A. Ansah1, A.O. Fatunbi, A.A. Adekunle, D. Obeng-Ofori, K. Afreh-Nuamah ,J.P Anankware and

A.S. Badu (2015). Assessment of Storability of Two Maize Cultivars in a Hermetic Triple Layer Biodegradable Bag. ISHS Vol (10): 696 -702

4. Haggblade, S., Duodu, K. G., Kabasa, J. D., Minnaar, A., Ojijo, N. K. O. and Taylor, J. R. N. (2016).

Emerging Early Actions to Bend the Curve in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Nutrition Transition. Food Nutr Bull, 37(2): 219 – 241.

5 Manuals, Field Guides,

http://faraafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_1st_Daily_Digest.pdf

http://faraafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_1st_Daily_Digest.pdf

http://faraafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_2nd_Daily_Digest.pdf

http://faraafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_2nd_Daily_Digest.pdf

http://faraafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_3rd_Daily_Digest.pdf

http://faraafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AASW7_3rd_Daily_Digest.pdf

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Monographs

6 Documentaries

7 Posters/Leaflets/Fliers 1. FARA, Electronic Leaflets on AASW7.

2. FARA, Roll-up Banners on AASW7.

8 Websites Designed

Blog Re-activated

FARA-AASW7 Website. http://faraafrica.org/aasw7/

AASW Blog: https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/

9 Newspapers (including

website) articles

1. 7TH AFRICA AGRICULTURE SCIENCE WEEK (AASW) AND FARA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 13-

16 JUNE 2016, KIGALI, RWANDA. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/7th-africa-agriculture-science-week-

aasw-and-fara-general-assembly-13-16-june-2016-kigali-rwanda/

2. NEW ACTING NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSIONER VISITS FARA. http://faraafrica.org/news-

events/new-acting-nigeria-high-commissioner-visits-fara/

3. FARA TRIGGERS ACTION TO BOLSTER COCONUT BASED LIVELIHOOD IN GHANA THROUGH THE INNOVATIONS PLATFORM. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-triggers-action-to-

bolster-coconut-based-livelihood-in-ghana-through-the-innovations-platform/

4. FARA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VISITS CIRAD. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-executive-director-visit-cirad/

5. CYUMBA WHEAT INNOVATION PLATFORM SET TO CHANGE WHEAT STORY IN RWANDA.

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/cyumba-wheat-innovation-platform-set-to-change-wheat-story-in-rwanda/

6. FARA TO PROMOTE S3A INITIATIVE AT THE 12TH CAADP PARTNERSHIP PLATFORM

MEETING. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-to-promote-s3a-initiative-at-the-12th-caadp-partnership-

platform-meeting/

7. FARA TECHNICAL SEMINAR SERIES: AFTER UNIBRAIN, WILL AFRICAN AGRIBUSINESS

INCUBATION COME OF AGE?. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-technical-seminar-series-after-

unibrain-will-african-agribusiness-incubation-come-of-age/

8. FARA, SROS AND AFAAS WORKSHOP ON THE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND

TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH WORKSTREAM OF THE AFDB’S TAAT AND ON ADVANCING THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCIENCE FOR AGRICULTURE CONSORTIUM. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/afaas-sros-meet-with-fara-on-taat-and-consortium-proposal-to-advance-science-agenda-implementation-

at-country-level/

9. FARA AND ITS PARTNERS AT THE GCARD3 IN SOUTH AFRICA. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-and-its-partners-at-the-gcard3-in-south-africa/

10. 12TH CAADP PP MEETING: INNOVATIVE FINANCING AND RENEWED PARTNERSHIPS TO

ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CAADP. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/12th-caadp-pp-meeting-innovative-financing-and-renewed-partnerships-to-accelerate-the-implementation-of-caadp/

11. JOIN AND BE PART OF THE GCARD3 ONLINE AFRICA REGIONAL CONSULTATION 28TH

AND 29TH APRIL 2016 AT ANY CONVENIENT TIME FOR YOU. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/join-and-be-part-of-the-gcard3-online-africa-regional-consultation-28th-and-29th-april-2016/

12. GCARD3 AFRICA REGIONAL CONSULTATION: SYNTHESIS OF DAY 1 ONLINE

CONSULTATION. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/gcard3-africa-regional-consultation-synthesis-of-day-1-online-consultation/

13. IAR4D PRINCIPLES, THE TRADE-OFFS AND CHALLENGES. http://faraafrica.org/news-

events/iar4d-principles-the-trade-offs-and-challenges/

14. AFRICAN COUNTRIES MUST EVOLVE POLICIES ON ACCESS TO CREDIT TO ATTRACT

YOUTH INTO AGRICULTURE. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/african-countries-must-evolve-policies-on-

access-to-credit-to-attract-youth-into-agriculture/

15. SOURCE OF DATA ON AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA MOSTLY FOREIGN- #AASW7.

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/source-of-data-on-agriculture-in-africa-mostly-foreign-aasw7/

16. FOOD SUSTAINABILITY IN AFRICA WILL DEPEND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PEASANT FARMERS. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/food-sustainability-in-africa-will-

depend-on-the-availability-of-financial-support-for-peasant-farmers/

17. IMPACTING LIVELIHOODS AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE THROUGH AGRICULTURE – THE ROLE OF FARA. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/impacting-livelihoods-and-financial-independence-

http://faraafrica.org/aasw7/

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/7th-africa-agriculture-science-week-aasw-and-fara-general-assembly-13-16-june-2016-kigali-rwanda/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/7th-africa-agriculture-science-week-aasw-and-fara-general-assembly-13-16-june-2016-kigali-rwanda/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/new-acting-nigeria-high-commissioner-visits-fara/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/new-acting-nigeria-high-commissioner-visits-fara/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-triggers-action-to-bolster-coconut-based-livelihood-in-ghana-through-the-innovations-platform/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-triggers-action-to-bolster-coconut-based-livelihood-in-ghana-through-the-innovations-platform/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-executive-director-visit-cirad/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-executive-director-visit-cirad/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/cyumba-wheat-innovation-platform-set-to-change-wheat-story-in-rwanda/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-to-promote-s3a-initiative-at-the-12th-caadp-partnership-platform-meeting/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-to-promote-s3a-initiative-at-the-12th-caadp-partnership-platform-meeting/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-technical-seminar-series-after-unibrain-will-african-agribusiness-incubation-come-of-age/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-technical-seminar-series-after-unibrain-will-african-agribusiness-incubation-come-of-age/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/afaas-sros-meet-with-fara-on-taat-and-consortium-proposal-to-advance-science-agenda-implementation-at-country-level/



http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-and-its-partners-at-the-gcard3-in-south-africa/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-and-its-partners-at-the-gcard3-in-south-africa/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/12th-caadp-pp-meeting-innovative-financing-and-renewed-partnerships-to-accelerate-the-implementation-of-caadp/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/12th-caadp-pp-meeting-innovative-financing-and-renewed-partnerships-to-accelerate-the-implementation-of-caadp/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/join-and-be-part-of-the-gcard3-online-africa-regional-consultation-28th-and-29th-april-2016/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/join-and-be-part-of-the-gcard3-online-africa-regional-consultation-28th-and-29th-april-2016/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/gcard3-africa-regional-consultation-synthesis-of-day-1-online-consultation/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/gcard3-africa-regional-consultation-synthesis-of-day-1-online-consultation/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/iar4d-principles-the-trade-offs-and-challenges/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/iar4d-principles-the-trade-offs-and-challenges/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/african-countries-must-evolve-policies-on-access-to-credit-to-attract-youth-into-agriculture/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/african-countries-must-evolve-policies-on-access-to-credit-to-attract-youth-into-agriculture/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/source-of-data-on-agriculture-in-africa-mostly-foreign-aasw7/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/food-sustainability-in-africa-will-depend-on-the-availability-of-financial-support-for-peasant-farmers/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/food-sustainability-in-africa-will-depend-on-the-availability-of-financial-support-for-peasant-farmers/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/impacting-livelihoods-and-financial-independence-through-agriculture-the-role-of-fara/

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through-agriculture-the-role-of-fara/

18. FARA WORKING WITH YOUTHS ON AGRIBUSINESS JOB OPPORTUNITIES. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-working-with-youths-on-agribusiness-job-opportunities/

19. FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION GARDENS. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/food-security-and-

nutrition-gardens/

20. KICKSTARTING #AASW7. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/kickstarting-aasw7/

21. DR. AKINWUMI ADESINA WINS FARA LEADERSHIP PRIZE FOR ADVANCING

AGRICULTURAL STI IN AFRICA. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/dr-akinwunmi-adesina-wins-fara-leadership-prize-for-advancing-agricultural-sti-in-africa/

22. AGE IS NOT A BARRIER IN STARTING AN AGRIBUSINESS. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/age-

is-not-a-barrier-in-starting-agribusiness/

23. “AFRICA HAS ALL IT NEEDS TO WIN IN AGRICULTURE” – DR AKINWUMI ADESINA,

PRESIDENT, AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB). http://faraafrica.org/news-events/africa-has-all-

it-needs-to-win-in-agriculture-dr-akinwumi-adesina-president-african-development-bank-afdb/

24. THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF FARA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: DR. EPHRAIM AMIANI MUKISIRA

(PH.D, MBS, OGW). http://faraafrica.org/news-events/the-new-chairman-of-fara-board-of-directors-dr-

ephraim-amiani-mukisira-ph-d-mbs-ogw/

25. 4TH BRAZIL AFRICA FORUM TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF

AGRICULTURE IN BRAZIL AND AFRICA. http://faraafrica.org/news-events/4th-brazil-africa-forum-to-

discuss-strategies-for-the-development-of-agriculture-in-brazil-and-africa/

26. Announcing #AASW7: The 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/announcing-aasw7-the-7th-africa-agriculture-science-

week/#more-1614

27. Never too young to start an agribusiness! https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/never-too-young-

to-start-agribusiness/

28. Agriculture et Innovation, une reconversion pour les jeunes en Afrique. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/agriculture-et-innovation-une-reconversion-pour-les-jeunes-en-

afrique/#more-1620

29. Renforcer la capacité des jeunes pour une nouvelle génération des chercheurs dans l’agriculture.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/renforcer-la-capacite-des-jeunes-pour-une-nouvelle-generation-

des-chercheurs-dans-lagriculture/#more-1626

30. Technology and innovation as a key to agricultural development in Africa.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/technology-and-innovation-as-a-key-to-agricultural-development-

in-africa/#more-1632

31. Social Reporting at the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week (#AASW7).

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/social-reporting-at-the-7th-africa-agriculture-science-week-

aasw7/#more-1637

32. Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa: A New Opportunity for Young Agripreneurs.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/science-agenda-for-agriculture-in-africa-a-new-opportunity-for-

young-agripreneurs/#more-1642

33. HOPE: Success in increasing the production of sorghum and millets.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/success-in-increasing-production-of-sorghum-and-millets-by-up-

to-150/#more-1646

34. Africa, Agriculture and me. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/africa-agriculture-and-

me/#more-1662

35. About crops, pests and plant clinics. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/about-crops-pests-and-

plant-clinics/#more-1667

36. Des gâteaux aux patates?! https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/des-gateaux-aux-patates/#more-

1673

37. Made in Africa. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/made-in-africa/#more-1679

38. Crowdsourced breeding? https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/crowdsourced-breeding/#more-

1691

39. AgriTT – Helping Africa Feed Africa. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/agritt-helping-africa-

feed-africa/#more-1695

40. The Challenges of Accelerating African Agriculture. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/the-

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/impacting-livelihoods-and-financial-independence-through-agriculture-the-role-of-fara/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/fara-working-with-youths-on-agribusiness-job-opportunities/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/food-security-and-nutrition-gardens/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/food-security-and-nutrition-gardens/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/kickstarting-aasw7/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/dr-akinwunmi-adesina-wins-fara-leadership-prize-for-advancing-agricultural-sti-in-africa/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/dr-akinwunmi-adesina-wins-fara-leadership-prize-for-advancing-agricultural-sti-in-africa/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/age-is-not-a-barrier-in-starting-agribusiness/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/age-is-not-a-barrier-in-starting-agribusiness/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/africa-has-all-it-needs-to-win-in-agriculture-dr-akinwumi-adesina-president-african-development-bank-afdb/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/africa-has-all-it-needs-to-win-in-agriculture-dr-akinwumi-adesina-president-african-development-bank-afdb/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/the-new-chairman-of-fara-board-of-directors-dr-ephraim-amiani-mukisira-ph-d-mbs-ogw/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/the-new-chairman-of-fara-board-of-directors-dr-ephraim-amiani-mukisira-ph-d-mbs-ogw/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/4th-brazil-africa-forum-to-discuss-strategies-for-the-development-of-agriculture-in-brazil-and-africa/

http://faraafrica.org/news-events/4th-brazil-africa-forum-to-discuss-strategies-for-the-development-of-agriculture-in-brazil-and-africa/

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/announcing-aasw7-the-7th-africa-agriculture-science-week/#more-1614

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/announcing-aasw7-the-7th-africa-agriculture-science-week/#more-1614

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/never-too-young-to-start-agribusiness/

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/never-too-young-to-start-agribusiness/

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/agriculture-et-innovation-une-reconversion-pour-les-jeunes-en-afrique/#more-1620

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/agriculture-et-innovation-une-reconversion-pour-les-jeunes-en-afrique/#more-1620

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/renforcer-la-capacite-des-jeunes-pour-une-nouvelle-generation-des-chercheurs-dans-lagriculture/#more-1626

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/renforcer-la-capacite-des-jeunes-pour-une-nouvelle-generation-des-chercheurs-dans-lagriculture/#more-1626

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/technology-and-innovation-as-a-key-to-agricultural-development-in-africa/#more-1632

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/technology-and-innovation-as-a-key-to-agricultural-development-in-africa/#more-1632

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/social-reporting-at-the-7th-africa-agriculture-science-week-aasw7/#more-1637

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/social-reporting-at-the-7th-africa-agriculture-science-week-aasw7/#more-1637

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/science-agenda-for-agriculture-in-africa-a-new-opportunity-for-young-agripreneurs/#more-1642

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/science-agenda-for-agriculture-in-africa-a-new-opportunity-for-young-agripreneurs/#more-1642

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/success-in-increasing-production-of-sorghum-and-millets-by-up-to-150/#more-1646

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/success-in-increasing-production-of-sorghum-and-millets-by-up-to-150/#more-1646

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/africa-agriculture-and-me/#more-1662

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/africa-agriculture-and-me/#more-1662

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/about-crops-pests-and-plant-clinics/#more-1667

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/about-crops-pests-and-plant-clinics/#more-1667

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/des-gateaux-aux-patates/#more-1673

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/des-gateaux-aux-patates/#more-1673

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/made-in-africa/#more-1679

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/crowdsourced-breeding/#more-1691

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/crowdsourced-breeding/#more-1691

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/agritt-helping-africa-feed-africa/#more-1695

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/agritt-helping-africa-feed-africa/#more-1695

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/the-challenges-of-accelerating-african-agriculture/#more-1699

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challenges-of-accelerating-african-agriculture/#more-1699

41. No Science, No Life. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/no-science-no-life/#more-1708

Agricultural Development without environmental suicide.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/agricultural-development-without-environmental-suicide/#more-

1712

42. Soja: de la parole à l’action. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/soja-de-la-parole-a-

laction/#more-1718

43. L’expertise agricole au service des étudiants rwandais. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/lexpertise-agricole-au-service-des-etudiants-rwandais/#more-1724

44. Quelle science pour l’agriculture africaine? https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/quelle-science-

pour-lagriculture-africaine/#more-1728

45. Who will feed the Future?. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/who-will-feed-the-future/#more-

1732

Science and technology: Contributing to agricultural success in Africa.

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/science-and-technology-contributing-to-agricultural-success-in-

africa/#more-1736

46. Couvrir l’Afrique de riz… https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/couvrir-lafrique-de-riz/#more-1721

47. No Youth, No Farmers, No Food. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/no-youth-no-farmers-no-

food/#more-1743

48. Jeunes et agriculture, pourquoi le désamour continue. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/jeunes-

et-agriculture-pourquoi-le-desamour-continue/#more-1752

49. Unleashing the Potential of Biosciences. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/unleashing-the-potential-of-biosciences/#more-1764

50. Less water, more food. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/less-water-more-food/#more-1769

51. More investment could make agriculture the “game-changer”. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/more-investment-could-make-agriculture-the-game-

changer/#more-1775

52. What if?. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/what-if/#more-1778

53. When Nigerian farmers went digital… https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/when-nigerian-

farmers-went-digital/#more-1786

54. Africa embraces the opportunities. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/africa-embraces-the-

opportunities/#more-1791

55. “Nice Vision”: Growing Africa’s agribusiness… https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/nice-vision-growing-africas-agribusiness/#more-1795

56. Africa needs to reduce its reliance food imports. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/africa-

needs-to-stop-importing-food/#more-1798

57. Soyons concret!. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/soyons-concret/#more-1804

58. Producing more, naturally. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/produce-more-naturally/#more-

1808

59. Incubating young agripreneurs… https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/incubating-young-

agripreneurs/#more-1813

60. Doctors for Farmers. https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/doctors-for-farmers/#more-1819

10 Unpublished Manuscripts and other internally

produced documents

1. FARA (2016): Action Planning for Demand-led Capacity Development for Country Implementation of the CAADP and Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa. Workshop Report

2. FARA (2016): Foresight in African Agriculture. Workshop Report

11 FARA Social Media Sites Website: www.faraafrica.org

Blog: http://faraafrica.wordpress.com

Facebook Page: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa. https://www.facebook.com/FARAAfrica/

FARA Social Media Team (Facebook Page): https://www.facebook.com/groups/aasw6smt/

Twitter: @FARAinfo. https://twitter.com/FARAinfo

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/the-challenges-of-accelerating-african-agriculture/#more-1699

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/no-science-no-life/#more-1708

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/agricultural-development-without-environmental-suicide/#more-1712

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/agricultural-development-without-environmental-suicide/#more-1712

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/soja-de-la-parole-a-laction/#more-1718

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/soja-de-la-parole-a-laction/#more-1718

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/lexpertise-agricole-au-service-des-etudiants-rwandais/#more-1724

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/quelle-science-pour-lagriculture-africaine/#more-1728

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/quelle-science-pour-lagriculture-africaine/#more-1728

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/who-will-feed-the-future/#more-1732

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/who-will-feed-the-future/#more-1732

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/science-and-technology-contributing-to-agricultural-success-in-africa/#more-1736

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/science-and-technology-contributing-to-agricultural-success-in-africa/#more-1736

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/couvrir-lafrique-de-riz/#more-1721

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/couvrir-lafrique-de-riz/#more-1721

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/no-youth-no-farmers-no-food/#more-1743

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/no-youth-no-farmers-no-food/#more-1743

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/jeunes-et-agriculture-pourquoi-le-desamour-continue/#more-1752

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/jeunes-et-agriculture-pourquoi-le-desamour-continue/#more-1752

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/unleashing-the-potential-of-biosciences/#more-1764

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/unleashing-the-potential-of-biosciences/#more-1764

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/less-water-more-food/#more-1769

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/more-investment-could-make-agriculture-the-game-changer/#more-1775

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/17/more-investment-could-make-agriculture-the-game-changer/#more-1775

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/what-if/#more-1778

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/when-nigerian-farmers-went-digital/#more-1786

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/when-nigerian-farmers-went-digital/#more-1786

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/africa-embraces-the-opportunities/#more-1791

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/africa-embraces-the-opportunities/#more-1791

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/nice-vision-growing-africas-agribusiness/#more-1795

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/nice-vision-growing-africas-agribusiness/#more-1795

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/africa-needs-to-stop-importing-food/#more-1798

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/africa-needs-to-stop-importing-food/#more-1798

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/soyons-concret/#more-1804

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/produce-more-naturally/#more-1808

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/produce-more-naturally/#more-1808

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/incubating-young-agripreneurs/#more-1813

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/incubating-young-agripreneurs/#more-1813

https://faraafrica.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/doctors-for-farmers/#more-1819

http://faraafrica.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FARAAfrica/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/aasw6smt/

https://twitter.com/FARAinfo

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Youtube: FARA Africa. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJQGxNwCCFuEHCTDOljeqg

Instagram: fara.africa. https://www.instagram.com/fara.africa/

Google Group: https://groups.google.com/a/cgxchange.org/forum/#!forum/fara-smt-group

4.11 Media (including social media) coverage

Channel Event Number of participants

FARA WEBSITE AND FARA SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, GOOGLE GROUP AND INSTAGRAM)

12TH CAADP Partnership Platform Meeting Accra Ghana.

600


(2) FARA STAFF MONTHLY INFORMATION SHARING SERIES

35


(4) FARA STAFF MONTHLY TECHNICAL SEMINAR SERIES

35

FARA WEBSITE, FARA SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, GOOGLE GROUP AND INSTAGRAM) AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA CHANNELS (RADIO, TELEVISION, NEWSPAPER)

(2) PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF AASW7 (GHANA/KIGALI)

82

FARA WEBSITE, FARA SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, FLICKR, GOOGLE GROUP, BLOG AND INSTAGRAM) AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA CHANNELS (RADIO, TELEVISION, NEWSPAPER)

7TH Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly (AASW7), Kigali Rwanda.

1,060 registered participants; event hashtag #AASW7. Published 17,457 #AASW7 tweets sent by 1,632 contributors and delivered

to 5.3 million Twitter users with daily average delivery to 1million people; 87,918 people mentioned #AASW7 on

Facebook, published 40 AASW7 blogposts which have been read by 2,000+ people as at June ending, Published 9Vblogs on FARA’S YouTube Page, sent out Daily Digest at the AASW7 event. Over 50

Journalists/bloggers and over 100 on-site and off-site social media reporters covered the event using the harsh tag.

TOTAL 10 1,812

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJQGxNwCCFuEHCTDOljeqg

https://www.instagram.com/fara.africa/

https://groups.google.com/a/cgxchange.org/forum/#!forum/fara-smt-group

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4.12 Country Affiliation by SRO

ASARECA CCARDESA CORAF/WECARD NASRO No Affiliation

Burundi Angola Benin Algeria Comoros

Congo Democratic Republic

Botswana Burkina Faso Egypt Djibouti

Eritrea Congo Democratic Republic

Cameroon Libya Equatorial Guinea

Ethiopia Lesotho Cape Verde Morocco São Tomé and

Príncipe

Kenya Madagascar Central African

Republic Sudan Somalia

Madagascar Malawi Chad Tunisia Sahrawi Arab DR

Rwanda Mauritius Congo Democratic

Republic

South Sudan Mozambique Congo Republic

Sudan Namibia Côte d'Ivoire

Tanzania Seychelles Gabon

Uganda South Africa Gambia

Swaziland Ghana

Tanzania Guinea

Zambia Guinea-Bissau

Zimbabwe Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo