Date post: | 18-Nov-2014 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | julien-grollier |
View: | 466 times |
Download: | 3 times |
AN OVERVIEW AND MAIN ELEMENTS
Geneva Resource Centre
Presentation by: Julian Mukiibi
SUMMARY OF PRESENTATION
Project ContextObjectivesImplementationActivities/MilestonesPerformance IndicatorsChallenges/Mitigating factorsFEAD and Beyond
Context• Draws from the FEATS project.• Agriculture in Africa: potential engine for development and
poverty reduction, more so in the EAC.• Necessary conditions are:
Need for greater government attention
Objectives
Intermediate
Long Term
•Develop an enabling environment for private sector- led agricultural policies.
•Strong pro-trade, pro-equity Southern NGO voice in Geneva with grassroots links to project Countries.
•Identify the main elements to an enabling business environment and farmer-friendly development of agriculture.
•Strengthen networks of key stakeholders
•Strengthen the pro-trade, pro-equity voice already established in Geneva.
Implementation
A differentiated approach in EAC.
In-depth research in 3 core countries: Kenya, Tanzania and
Uganda.
CUTS approach: development through research-based
advocacy and networking.
This Model is to be replicated and extended to other
countries.
Key Activities
Research Milestones
Policy-Oriented Research and Analysis
Studies update based on feedback and other developments.7 policy Briefs and briefing notes prepared and disseminated.
March2012
2011
Issues•Related to an enabling environment for private sector-led, farmer-friendly, development of agriculture.•Relevant international issues under the WTO Doha Round on agriculture negotiations, and EPAs.
April TOR’s finalized and commissioned to country partners. TOR’s for two papers on WTO and EPA finalized.
August All drafts ready for review and discussion.
September Research studies and papers ready for dissemination.
Advocacy
Aim: necessary changes at national and international level to create an enabling environment for private sector-led, farmer-friendly, agricultural development.Means: targeted publications and messages as well as events and dialogues.
Aim and means
Advocacy Milestones
2012
2011
September First set of national advocacy dialogues undertaken in project countries.
February Second set of national advocacy dialogues to inter alia chart a futurecourse of action.
March Regional advocacy event held in Arusha, Tanzania to promote dialogue among relevant regional stakeholders.
Advocacy (cont’d)
April 2011 to March 2012:
events and dialogues organized in Geneva.
small group informal quarterly meetings held at CUTS.
advocacy messages prepared and disseminated.
Networking
Networking Milestones
March Final quarterly report to PAC.
2011
2012
Aim
• to strengthen both research outcomes and advocacy efforts.• Linking different actors:
• groups of relevant stakeholders in project countries• representatives of Geneva trade and development community• Representatives of relevant regional organizations and non-Geneva based
organizations will also be included in the network.
April Establishment of the Project Advisory Committee (PAC).
May Establishment of National Reference Groups in Project countries.
June First quarterly report to PAC for feedback and guidance.
September Second quarterly report to PAC.
December Third quarterly report to PAC.
Performance Indicators
Challenges/ Mitigating Factors
Challenges StrategyEnsuring timely and quality delivery of all outputs
Optimum use of CUTS human resources along with project partners
Maintaining the interest of members of various reference groups
constituting larger groups of stakeholders such that at least some of them are regularly engaged
Ensuring sustainability of outcomes integrating the project with other work of CUTS in Africa and Geneva
FEAD & Beyond
Project activities are inter-linked with on-going initiatives of CUTS projects. Synergies will be drawn from these in order to sustain its outcomes.
FEAD is designed to enable replication in other countries, and is suitable for local adaptations. This will be pursued through identification of donors.
Finally, FEAD underscores CUTS-GRC’s strategy as a “service provider” for promotion of inclusive development.
Thank You !
For More Information Please Visit:www.cuts-grc.org