UNIVERSITIES AND DONOR ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT: TITLE XII, FIVE

YEARS LATER

FAMINE PREVENTION AND FREEDOM FROM HUNGER IMPROVEMENT ACT

OF 2000

THIS PRESENTATION

BACKGROUND ENVIRONMENT

TITLE XII GOALS

RATIONALE FOR THE LAW

PROGRAM COMPONENTS -- HOW ARE WE DOING

RECOMMENDATIONS

DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

1961 Current foreign assistance law;

1st agricultural university projects.

1975 Major institutional projects over; Title XII to be 4th Fed/State partner- ship; support grants, agricultural production, research.

2000 Agric., research, institutions out.

TITLE XII A PRODUCT OF 1975 & 2000.

GOALS of TITLE XII Achieve an understanding of agricultural

problems worldwide;

Increase human and institutional capacity to solve problems in agriculture;

Support entry of US and foreign rural industries into world markets through development and trade research and extension; and

Apply agricultural science to solve food and environmental problems, especially in poor countries

SOME DEFINITIONS

• POOR COUNTRIES

• EXTENSION

• AGRICULTURE

• UNIVERSITIES

• PARTNERS

• GENERAL AUTHORIZATION, REQUIREMENTS, DEFINITIONS, BIFAD, REPORTING (UNIVERSITIES & USAID)

RATIONALE for Title XII

1. Federal, State and County support to land grant universities has led to:

Agricultural progress with and through the private sector, and

Understanding the process of economic development;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

2. Land grant universities have shown their ability to cooperate with international agencies, governments, NGOs, firms and others –

to expand global agricultural production, processing and trade, that benefits both the US and developing countries;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

3. Agriculture is fundamental to: • Preventing hunger,• Ensuring human health and child survival, • Promoting economic growth and trade, and • Building democracies and market

economies;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

4. The need and potential for increasing food supplies -- and incomes for purchasing food -- are greatest in developing countries;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

5. US universities’ agricultural help to poor countries strengthens US agriculture by –

Building trade partners abroad, and

Increasing international under-standing at home;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

6. With expanding trade –

Food safety and quality, and

Secure food supply

Are mutual concerns for all countries;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

7. Research, teaching, extension and

appropriate institutions and policies

Are prime factors for improving agriculture in both the US and poor countries;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

8. Agricultural research in poor countries benefits agriculture and

the broader economy of the US; and

Increasing the quality and availability of food benefits all nations;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

9. There is a need to responsibly manage the world’s agricultural and natural resources for –

Sustained productivity,

Human health, and

Resilience to climate variability;

RATIONALE for TITLE XII

10.Universities need funding to increase the impact of their investments on –

● Helping agriculture in poor countries,

● Extending to the US economy the benefits of development abroad,

● Preparing teachers, researchers,

extension agents, entrepreneurs,

managers and decision-makers for a global economy.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

1. IARCs and other international research entities comprising a world network including US universities for collaborative research on crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, farming resources and food systems of global importance;

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

2. US university-led collaborative agricultural research benefiting US and partner countries;

(CRSPs, other grants, contracts and cooperative agreements)

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

3. Development and trade information and service centers for rural and urban communities in the US and other countries, through extension –

In cooperation with public and private organizations;

(1-800-872-4348 USAID # for firms)

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

4. Facilitation of universities with their partners to work with multilateral banks and other international donor agencies that receive US funds;

(Arbitration rules, bonding, in-country incorporation…contract templates; multilateral bank trust funds)

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

5. Expanded learning opportunities for students, teachers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and general public through internships, exchanges, graduate assistantships, faculty positions and other means of education and extension –

Through matching Federal and State funds.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

6. Competitive grants administered though eligible universities to US agriculturists and public and private partners of universities in other countries for agricultural research, extension, training and institutional and policy development;

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

7. Process for universities and partners to participate in planning, development, implementation and administration of Program Components.

(BIFAD, SPARE, Stakeholders meetings)

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

8. Assist universities in joint efforts with:

● Agricultural institutions in developing countries

● Regional and international research centers

● Multilateral banks and agencies receiving US funds

● Development agencies in other countries

● US programs for foreign assistance and economic cooperation

PROGRAM COMPONENTS9. Widely engage universities in

agricultural research and trade and development outside the US for the purpose of:● Strengthening its capacity for research, teaching and extension in agriculturally developing countries;● Transforming global agricultural progress into economic growth and trade benefits for poor countries and the US; and● Wise use of natural resources.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

10. Ensure federally funded support to universities and their partners related to these goals is periodically reviewed for performance.

11. Carry out special programs under this title for child survival, democratization, development of free enterprise, and natural resources and environment.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Propose appropriations for a Federal/State program of student exchanges in Agriculture

Universities annually report all funding complementary to Title XXII

USAID annually report according to Program Components

The Operations Sub-committee of BIFAD be formed to evaluate progress

Implement new programs in view of world regional priorities

KEY AREAS OF NEED FOR TITLE XII PROGRAMS

Agriculture after Conflict

Using the Peace in Latin America

Human and Institutional Capital for Africa

Youth in Emerging Democracies

THANK

YOU

AUTHORIZATION

IMPLEMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS THROUGH US UNIVERSITIES BY:

1. Building and strengthening institutional and human capacity in developing countries;

AUTHORIZATION

2. Providing long-term support for opportunities in international research and education for US students, teachers, extension specialists, researchers and general public;

AUTHORIZATION

3. Involving the universities in international agriculture activities of US and foreign governments, UNDP, FAO, Multilateral Banks, and developing country institutions, that support extension and other productivity enhancing programs;

AUTHORIZATION

4. Providing program support for IARCs to conduct problem-solving research and strengthening national research systems

REQUIREMENTS

Utilize and strengthen the capabilities of USuniversities and their partners in:

● Developing capacity in poor countries for classroom teaching in agriculture

● Agricultural research in developing countries, IARCs, or US● Planning, initiation and development of extension services● Exchange of educators, students and scientists

REQUIREMENTS

Maximize benefit to agriculture in the US and developing countries by integrating programs funded under this title with those supported by other Federal or State resources, and private sector resources;

REQUIREMENTS

Whenever practicable, build on existing programs and institutions including those of universities, state governments, USDA, State agricultural agencies, DoC, DoI, EPA, Office of the USTA, FDA and others

REQUIREMENTS

Relate to agriculture needs of poor countries emerging democracies, or newly liberalized economies;

Focus on producers, rural families, processors, traders, consumers, and natural resource managers;

Be adapted to local circumstances; and Emphasize best available technology to

small farmers.

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