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The Regional Plan for Collective Action in Eastern & Southern Africa
The Regional Plan for Collective Action in Eastern & Southern Africa
Improving post-crisis recovery through agricultural research
Improving post-crisis recovery through agricultural research
Presented by Ravi Prabhu at the Workshop on Defining a Strategic Agricultural Research Agenda on Post-Crisis/Post-Shock Recovery in
Highly Stressed Systems, Nairobi, May 22-23, 2008
Presented by Ravi Prabhu at the Workshop on Defining a Strategic Agricultural Research Agenda on Post-Crisis/Post-Shock Recovery in
Highly Stressed Systems, Nairobi, May 22-23, 2008
OverviewOverview
The context for the Regional Plan
Strategy
Flagship 4
Conclusion
The context for the Regional Plan
Strategy
Flagship 4
Conclusion
Africa’s development agendaAfrica’s development agenda
Africa’s Development Agenda Articulated by AU/NEPAD in CAADP (esp.
Pillars 1 & 4)
Further interpreted by FARA (FAAP), ASARECA – strategy and 7 new programs,
&
SADC-FANR – RISDP (and MAPP)
6% Agricultural growth target
10% investment in Agriculture target
Africa’s Development Agenda Articulated by AU/NEPAD in CAADP (esp.
Pillars 1 & 4)
Further interpreted by FARA (FAAP), ASARECA – strategy and 7 new programs,
&
SADC-FANR – RISDP (and MAPP)
6% Agricultural growth target
10% investment in Agriculture target
CGIAR ShortcomingsCGIAR Shortcomings
Successive reviews – SSA Task Force, Inter Academy Council highlighted problems: Overlaps
Gaps
Competing competencies
Lack of cohesion & synergy … resulting in
Inability to contribute effectively to Africa’s development agenda
Successive reviews – SSA Task Force, Inter Academy Council highlighted problems: Overlaps
Gaps
Competing competencies
Lack of cohesion & synergy … resulting in
Inability to contribute effectively to Africa’s development agenda
CGIAR ResponseCGIAR Response
Clear call for greater cohesion, coordination and collective action
Many options discussed, including adjusting present structure of CGIAR Centers
Regional Plan process selected as being the least risky, most promising
Does not preclude later adjustment to structure, if required
Clear call for greater cohesion, coordination and collective action
Many options discussed, including adjusting present structure of CGIAR Centers
Regional Plan process selected as being the least risky, most promising
Does not preclude later adjustment to structure, if required
Regional PlansRegional Plans
Two plans: West & Central Africa
Eastern & Southern Africa
Common goal, principles
Emerged from extensive consultations among Centers and Partners
Different emphases, arising from consultations
Two plans: West & Central Africa
Eastern & Southern Africa
Common goal, principles
Emerged from extensive consultations among Centers and Partners
Different emphases, arising from consultations
To foster the emergence of a coordinated, cohesive program of agricultural research that
produces clear economies of scale and scope at low transaction costs,
in order to successfully address regional priorities.
These priorities range from complex problems of stagnant or falling agricultural productivity, poverty to impacts of climate variation.
To foster the emergence of a coordinated, cohesive program of agricultural research that
produces clear economies of scale and scope at low transaction costs,
in order to successfully address regional priorities.
These priorities range from complex problems of stagnant or falling agricultural productivity, poverty to impacts of climate variation.
GoalGoal
Operational spaceOperational space
Regional Goals
System Priorities Available Capacities
The only form of CGIAR Collective Action focusing on Intersecting Regional Goals with System Priorities
The only form of CGIAR Collective Action focusing on Intersecting Regional Goals with System Priorities
Complex problems require a systemic approach and collective action –
if many ‘mini green revolutions’ are to result
Complex problems require a systemic approach and collective action –
if many ‘mini green revolutions’ are to result
Three main outcomes drive the plan:1. A clearer picture of the research in the region
(e.g. through an inventory of research)
2. A program of work that adds value and addresses both regional & system priorities (e.g. through the Flagship Programs)
3. A results oriented culture that is based on shared knowledge, information and action (e.g. through self-organising communities of practice of
concerned researchers)
Three main outcomes drive the plan:1. A clearer picture of the research in the region
(e.g. through an inventory of research)
2. A program of work that adds value and addresses both regional & system priorities (e.g. through the Flagship Programs)
3. A results oriented culture that is based on shared knowledge, information and action (e.g. through self-organising communities of practice of
concerned researchers)
Regional Plan for ESARegional Plan for ESA
Flagship 1: Integrated natural resources management
Flagship 2: Markets, institutions, information & the upscaling challenge
Flagship 3: Conservation, use and enhancement of genetic resources
Flagship 4: Improving agricultural livelihoods in high stress/unstable environments
Flagship 1: Integrated natural resources management
Flagship 2: Markets, institutions, information & the upscaling challenge
Flagship 3: Conservation, use and enhancement of genetic resources
Flagship 4: Improving agricultural livelihoods in high stress/unstable environments
Flagship ProgramsFlagship Programs
……
F1: “Understanding and adapting to drivers of change”; “observatories of rural change”
F2: “Market Development as a mechanism of pro-poor growth”
F3: “Towards common methods, tools and approaches”
F4: CARRSS, Food Price Crisis, Developing a strategic research agenda
F1: “Understanding and adapting to drivers of change”; “observatories of rural change”
F2: “Market Development as a mechanism of pro-poor growth”
F3: “Towards common methods, tools and approaches”
F4: CARRSS, Food Price Crisis, Developing a strategic research agenda
…current focii…current focii
Flagship 4Flagship 4
Improving impact of emergency response on agricultural livelihoods in highly stressed and unstable systems – 17 of 25 countries in the region!
a) Understanding the impact of ‘stress’ on farmingsystems, seed systems, livestock and social systems
b) Understanding the impact of aid on these systems to avoid interventions that exacerbate the consequences of future shocks
c) Shaping and sequencing the responses during emergency, post-emergency and recovery phases and identifying institutional models appropriate in fragile states
Improving impact of emergency response on agricultural livelihoods in highly stressed and unstable systems – 17 of 25 countries in the region!
a) Understanding the impact of ‘stress’ on farmingsystems, seed systems, livestock and social systems
b) Understanding the impact of aid on these systems to avoid interventions that exacerbate the consequences of future shocks
c) Shaping and sequencing the responses during emergency, post-emergency and recovery phases and identifying institutional models appropriate in fragile states
ShortShort
LongLong
1. Develop a shared understanding of the nature of the research, define its demand and scope
2. Identify/develop a theoretical framework to underpin the research
3. Distill lessons from past research experiences 4. Identify a possible program of work, project
opportunities 5. Explore opportunities to develop a ‘community of
practice’ as the mode for collective action
1. Develop a shared understanding of the nature of the research, define its demand and scope
2. Identify/develop a theoretical framework to underpin the research
3. Distill lessons from past research experiences 4. Identify a possible program of work, project
opportunities 5. Explore opportunities to develop a ‘community of
practice’ as the mode for collective action
Workshop AimsWorkshop Aims
The Alliance of the CGIAR Centres, created by the Centres to better deliver on the CGIAR mission, is a new framework and mechanism for collective action.
The Regional Plans are a concrete expression of the Alliance’s commitment to Africa’s development agenda.
Flagship 4 represents an opportunity to speed up the process of recovery of agricultural livelihoods and systems
The Alliance of the CGIAR Centres, created by the Centres to better deliver on the CGIAR mission, is a new framework and mechanism for collective action.
The Regional Plans are a concrete expression of the Alliance’s commitment to Africa’s development agenda.
Flagship 4 represents an opportunity to speed up the process of recovery of agricultural livelihoods and systems
ConclusionConclusion
Thank you for your attention!Thank you for your attention!