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ITEM AmountUSD ($)
Disbursement rate (in %)
Total Request 8,424,014.40
Total Released 4,000,000.00
Disbursement target for April 2013 3,305,601.00 82.64
Actual disbursement 2,034,398.00 50.85
Commitments (until June 2013) 1,965,602.00 49.19
Total disbursement estimate (by June 30,
2013)
4,000,000.00 100.00
Total Disbursement for WAAPP 1 15,000,000 99.5%
Number of withdrawal applications since September 2012 Two (2)
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Done; 8
Not Done; 3
Partially Done ; 2 Not due yet; 0
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Status of RecommendationsStatus of
RecommendationsStatus of Achievement
Done
· Impact Evaluation Study /Implementation Completion reports (ICR) submitted
· All Documentation prior to project closure in place
· Final audit conducted (ongoing).· Expansion of planting material multiplication scheme (additional
52 acres after September)· Results framework Updated
· 5 Prototypes of Mechanical Cassava Harvester Developed
· e-Extension program on pilot in 10 districts in 2 regions
· biotechnology laboratory completed and furnishing almost complete
Not done
· Irrigation facility to cassava multiplication sites at NCoS yet to be done
· Development of capacity of Researchers to enable them access to the Regional Competitive Grant
· value chain benchmarking studies not done
Partially done
· Preparation of a roadmap on Innovation Platform and sensitization,training of trainers program
· Development of a web-based M&E information system tointroduce a multi-site, internet-based M&E system ongoing
Not due yet Non
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Status of the Developments of the Action
Plans (Gender, Communication, and Climate
Change)• Draft Climate change Action plan in place for approval at the Wrap-up meeting
• Communication Action plan developed by CORAF yet to be reviewed
• Gender – Gender and Agricultural Development Strategy (GADS) is under review
Status of Website
WAAPP Ghana Website is functional and linked
to MoFA and CORAF refer (www.waapp.org.gh )
MOAP New results of the research programs (since last supervision mission of September 2012)
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• Release of 4 new varieties of sweet potato
• Release of 3 new varieties of Cocoyam
CropVariety (local
Name)
Exp. Yield
(Mt/ha)
Avg. yield (Mt/ha) GH
Meaning/Remarks
Sweet Potato
CSIR-‘Patron’ 20
13.7mt (2012)
Strong Leader
CSIR-‘Bohye’ 22 Promise
CSIR-‘Dziladadanynuie ’
18 Good Mother
CSIR-‘ligri’ 22 Cash
Cocoyam
CRI-Gye me di 8.2
6.3 (2011)
Believe me
CRI-Akyede 5.7 Gift
CRI-M’ aye yie. 7.6 I am well off
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CRI- Akyede CRI-Gye me di CRI-M’ aye yie-
CRI- ‘Ligri’CRI- ‘Patron CRI - ‘bohyeCRI- ‘dadanyuie’
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Academic Trainings (number of trainees in PhD, in MSc, with breakdown male/female; periods, place/venues
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TYPE OF TRAINING
NUMBER MALE FEMALE PERIOD VENUE REMARKS
PhD 1 1 - 5 years KNUST Cocoyam Breeding
MSc 26 19 7 2 years KNUST (6)UCC (8), UG (8)GTUC (2) Wisconsin Int. (1) UCEW (1)
NARS (22) & MOFA (4)
Ongoing – Before 2012
Fresh Sponsorship – 2013
TYPE OF TRAINING
NUMBER MALE FEMALE PERIOD VENUE REMARKS
PhD 22 18 4 5 years KNUST (16)UCC (2), UG (3)Wageningen (1)
18 from CRI, SARI (2), ARI (1)
MSc 34 20 13 2 years KNUST (18)UCC (3), UG (10)GIMPA (2),
10 from CRI out of which 7 are women
MOAPInfrastructures (status of rehabilitations of the NCoS;
number of contracts and amounts; any issues)
• Construction and furbishing of a BiotechnologyLaboratory at CRI, Fumesua, in Kumasi completed.
• Core facilities and equipment have also been upgradedat NCOS
• CSIR-FRI, CSIR-SARI, CSIR-SRI and CSIR-PGRRI receivednew equipment.
• Screen houses have been established for CSIR-CRI,CSIR-PGRRI and CSIR-SARI.
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Current State of Biotechnology Laboratory at NCOS
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Insert: Screen house (USAID/CORAF) sited close to the
Lab to facilitate seed development activities
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Installation of furniture and equipment ongoing Biotechnology Laboratory at CRI, Fumesua
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Competitive funds (number of projects selected/financed; type of projects selected/financed; and results if any)
Seed production: (quantity of seed (foundation and commercial seeds) produced per commodity; and estimated area coverage (how many ha will be covered)
Dissemination of technologies (number and status)
Innovation platforms
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Report on the following
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selected/financedObjective Results Principal
Investigator
Integrated Management of Field,Storage Pests and Post-HarvestHandling to extend Shelf- life ofYam
To identifytechnologies that willimprove shelf life ofyam.
Locally ImprovedYam storage Barndeveloped at thewith local materials
Mr. FrancisKusi, CSIR –SARI
Development, Demonstrationand Transfer of Improved Yamstorage Barn
To develop,demonstrate andtransfer an improvedyam barn to farmers.
Improved Yamstorage Barndeveloped wilhcooling system atthe Wenchi AgricStation
Mr. FredDjokoto, CSIR -IIR
Screening of Cassava Genotypesfor the Management of Tuber Rotof Cassava in the Greater AccraRegion
To control cassavatuber rot to enhancefood security andpoverty alleviation.
Mr. Eric W. Cornelius, University of Ghana , Legon
Determining Mineral Fertilizerrequirements for Yam on
To enhance stableyields of yam on
Farmers awarethere is no
Dr. B.D.KAhiabor, CSIR –
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An improved mechanical yam storage barn
The Researcher inspecting tubers
stored in the locally improved barn
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Technology/Dissemination Impact Beneficiaries
Number % with respect to target
Yam Fertilizer Response on Some Benchmark Soils in the Interior Savanna Zone of Ghana: Calibrating the QUEFTS Model for Yam Fertilization in Ghana.
Beneficiary Farmers know the most efficientuse of fertilizer to maximized yam production
2,500 83
Demonstration and Popularization of Mechanical Cassava Harvesting Technology
Commercial Farmer processing Companiessuch as CALTEK have expressed interest andtest run it. Other WAAPP Countries haveshown interest.
1,487 76
Integrated Pests Management strategies of field and post harvest practices to extend shelf life of yam
Farmers have seen the use of wood ash ascost effective and highly efficient/effectivemeans of treating yams setts against pestsand diseases. They are also happy with thehigh germination rate and robustness/vigourof plants compared to the use of bothsynthetic chemicals and warm watertreatment.
4,300 87
Promoting Efficient Uptake of Cassava Processing Technologies for Enhanced Market Access and Increased Productivity for Cassava Farmers and Processors.
• Cassava flour prepared under solar dryingconditions has relatively highermarketability compared to cassava flourprepared under local conditions
• In the Volta region Mawuli and Awudomesecondary schools have fully incorporatedcomposite flour into their bread. This hasdrastically reduced their cost of feeding byat least 30%.
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Technology/Dissemination Impact Beneficiaries
Number % with respect to target
Use of Alternative Food Flours for Baking-Capacity and Capability Building of Local Bakers and Educational Institutions in Coastal Communities
64 processors have so far been introduced to the HQCF/composite flour technology and
1,132 70
Technology Dissemination (Demonstrations & Field Days etc.
Most farmers have learnt that 4,000 cassavacuttings could be used to plant an acre of landcompared to a little over 2,000 cuttings beingused in farmers’ practice. This eventuallyincreases plant population, controls weeds andincreases yield
28,750 69
Yam Improvement Technologies /Programme
Yam farmers using ridge technology havelearnt that 4,000 yam setts could be planted onan acre of land using ridges as against 2,700-2,800 that were planted on moundsHighly degraded land (fields that have beenoverused and have lost its fertility) land couldbe used to cultivate yam with yields as high asthat from virgin lands in the Ejura district
7,500 75
Cassava ImprovementTechnologies/Programme
4 New varieties released and being disseminated for adoption
10,260 82
Sweet Potato ImprovementTechnologies/Programme
4 New varieties released and being disseminated for adoption
1,117 43
Cocoyam improvement Technologies/Programme
3 New varieties released and being disseminated for adoption
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Beneficiaries Farmers Recording Higher yields
• Interactions with beneficiary farmers:
– 4,000 cassava cuttings for an acre of landcompared to a little over 2,000 by farmers’practice.
– This eventually increases plant population,controls weeds and increases yield .
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A WAAPP Farmers’ Group at Nsuatre in the Brong Ahafo Region
With a physically challenged group leader
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Indicator Name Target Ach’vnt Achieved (%)
Indicator One:
Project beneficiaries direct/indirect,
breakdown Male – 67,185
Female – 44,977
125, 000112,162
89.72%
(38.1%
female)
Indicator Two:
Released technologies by NCOS (at least three
per NCOS over five years, cumulative)
9 19 211.1%
Indicator Three:
Released technologies that show an
improvement in yield of at least 15% compared
to the control technology
100% 100% 100%
Indicator Four:
Area under improved technologies
disseminated under the project
30, 000 39,368.7 131.2%
Indicator Five:
Producers who have adopted improved
technologies made available under the project
75,000 72,905 97.20%
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2 social & environmental focal points nominated
Resettlement policy framework (RPF) and/ or resettlement action plan not triggered by WAAPP GH.
Environmental and Social Screening Form (ESSF) will be used for WAAPP 2
World Bank has organized one training. WAAPP 2 will also organize another training for scientists and other stakeholders
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Status of exchange visits since Last ISM:Collaborators
(in)Type of
ExchangeVisit
Purpose/technology
Achievement Remarks
Young VisitingScientist fromMali (SaloumaMacalou)
Collaborative research
Research intoRoot and Tubersand Cereals atthe CRI
On going Visited Ghana onthe 9th Februaryand will study for3 months
Cote’ D’ivoireTeam
Study Tour To understudythe cocoaindustry/research and e-extension
Lessons learnt from theoperations ofe-extension as a goodpotential for technologydissemination
January 2013
Sierra LeoneanTeam
Study Tour To learn lessonsfrom WAAPPGhanaAchievements/experiences
Lessons learnt from theoperations ofe-extension, mechanicalcassava harvester, releasedvarieties/technologies, M&Esystem
The team spent10 days in Ghanain February 2013
Togolese Team Study Tour To learn lessonsfrom WAAPPGhanaAchievements
Lessons learnt from theoperations ofe-extension, mechanicalcassava harvester, released
The team spent10 days in GhanaMarch 2013
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Sorghum and cowpea varieties brought from Senegal
has been tested, harvested and distributed to farmers in
the Northern part of the Country for adoption.
The rice seeder brought from Mali in September 2012
is still undergoing trials for efficiency and effectiveness at
SARI.
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Release of 4 new varieties of sweet potato
Adoption of Sorghum and cowpea varieties fromSenegal
Piloting of e-extension Program in 10 districts
Developemnt of 5 prototypes of mechanical cassavaharvester
Biotech Laboratory completed and furnished
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Release of 4 New Sweet Potato Varieties
CropVariety (local
Name)Exp. Yield (Mt/ha)
Avg. yield (Mt/ha) GH
Meaning/Remarks
Sweet Potato
CSIR-‘Patron’ 20
13.7mt (2012)
Strong Leader
CRI-‘Bohye’ 22
Promise
CRI-‘Dzila dadanyuie ’
18 Good Mother
CSIR-‘ligri’ 22 Cash
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CRI- ‘Ligri’
CRI- ‘Patron
CRI - ‘bohye
CRI- ‘dadanyuie’
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• An e-extension portal – www.e-extension.gov.gh with an
audio conferencing interface has been built with content
translated into 6 major languages to be available to
farmers with the use of standard mobile phones when fully
operational
• Data connect equipment has been procured and internet
services/access also operational.
• 200 field staff have been trained in 10 pilot districts and
procurement of 200 smartphones for use done
• An e-lab has been established at the DAES
• So far 4 Countries have expressed deep interest to
replicate
• The program will be launched in June 2013
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The e-Extension Initiative
www.e-extension.gov.gh
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Training of AEAs by Prep-eez official
Samples of Smart Phones
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Computer proficiency Training for Field Officers by Prep-eez official
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• 5 prototypes of the Mechanical CassavaHarvester were fabricated with localmechanics at Tema with technicalBackstopping from the Developer.
• The machines will be handed over to MoFAAgric Mechanization Service Centres (AMSEC)latest by June 2013
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Field Images of Participants at JOSMA Processing factory
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• Result Based M&E workshop Organized for 40 Staff (Researchers, Program Leaders, Focal persons, etc.)
• Workshop on Climate Change Action Plan organized for 25 staff
• Financial management workshop organized for 45 project Accountant of Implementing Agencies
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MOAPThe Launching and an inception workshop of the 2nd Phase of WAAPP was held from the the 19th – 20th of February 2013. It attracted approximately 110 participants from Ghana and the sub region comprising staff from MoFA, CSIR, CORAF/WECARD, Private Sector, the World Bank etc.
Major Recommendations
• Promote tissue culture to facilitate rapid multiplication andgeneration of adequate planting materials to farmers.
• Identify and equip incubation centres to promote processingand other technologies.
• embark on vigorous environmental and safeguardsinterventions in seed development.
• identify and support seed out growers generate adequatecertified seed for farmers
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