Staple Crops Program WAAPP MDTF WRAP UP MEETING Ernest Assah Asiedu - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Staple Crops Program WAAPP – MDTF WRAP UP MEETING Ernest Assah Asiedu Dakar, Senegal April 15 - 19, 2013

Underlying Hypotheses for WASP Alliance encourage policy, private, public sector & dev’t partners complement actions, minimize duplication, optimize resources & enhance synergy Alliance - best mechanism for attracting investment and in coordinating viable seed system ECOWAS member countries will implement the ECOWAS seed regulation Favorable seed policy environment is a prerequisite for the growth of a viable seed industry

Program Goal, Countries and Budget Program goal Expand use of quality certified seeds of target cereals (maize, rice and sorghum) from approximately 12% to 25% over five years in West Africa. Target Countries Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali and Niger 30 September 2001 Indicators and targets 3

Program Objectives and Results General Objective Improved sustainable agricultural productivity in WA Specific Objective Availability of quality seeds increased R2: R1: R1: Alliance for R2: Implementation R3: Production R4: Supply of Seed Industry in of regional seed quality FS and CS of quality WA for effective policy and breeder seeds by PS increased. coordination regulations increased enhanced

Alignment of WAAPP with WASP WAAPP Components WASP Results C1. Enabling conditions for regional cooperation R2: Implementation of regional seed in generation, dissemination and adoption of policy and regulations enhanced technologies R1: Alliance for Seed Industry in West Africa established C2. National Centers of Specialization (NCOS) R3: Supply of quality breeder seeds increased C3. Demand-Driven Technology Generation and Adoption R4: Supply of quality foundation and certified seeds by the private sector 3-2: Accelerated adoption of released increased technologies 3-3: Access to improved genetic material C4. Coordination, Management and M&E Coordination, Management and M&E

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP Planned Activities Level of Results Achieved Realization Stakeholder Consultative Organized in Recommendation made to and Launching Workshop, Abidjan, 13- establish WAAPP/WASP Seed 14 Unit in each country due to September convergence of objectives, 2012); and the need for optimization of resources and creating synergies

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved  WAAPP governance system WAAPP/WASP Meeting to initiate Collaboration, collaboration held overseeing the adequate in Dakar, Senegal, implementation of project 13th December, activities of WASP and delivery of 2012 expected results;  CORAF/WECARD charged to develop a training plan for building a critical mass of seed technologists;  WAAPP supported the recruitment and hosting WAAPP/WASP for resource optimization and synergy

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved  The Alliance was expanded and Regional Planning WASP 2013 Annual Worskhop, Work plan and consolidated with new partnership (Syngenta budget reviewed Foundation, FAO, Iowa State University, and validated AFSTAetc.) implementation  Three Networks established: Saly, Senegal, 25- (i) Network of scientists to deliver quality 27th March, 2013 breeder, (ii) Network of quality control and certification personnel to deliver project results on policy and advocacy and (iii) network of seed agri-business in strengthening the National and Regional Seed Trade Association and in delivering quality foundation and breeder seeds.  2013 work plan for the WASP finalized;  Partners identified areas for their respective programs alignment with the WASP .

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP Planned Activities Level of Results Achieved Realization  Complementarities in the implementation WAAPP/WAAPP To facilitate the Joint Stakeholder implementation of actions established between WAAPP and Consultative of WASP in creating strong synergy; Workshop on WAAPP/WASP  Project implementation approaches at National Seed seed programs Systems at the national national level improved; level  Knowledge of national stakeholders enhanced for effective communication and networking  WAAPP and WASP work plans harmonized

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved  Concept not to be submitted by Iowa State Training of Seed ISU to submit CN Technologists by 19th April. University covering all the 15 WAAPP and Agri- countries (13 + Cape Verde and Guinea Business Bissau); Mauritania to be added. Personnel WASP-WAAPP CN developed. Networking systems in seed agri-business Joint Study Visit Information established between stakeholders from West (Targeted at 22 shared with and Eastern Africa; individuals AFSTA Head The knowledge and appreciation of the from seed Office in Kenya private sector in the best practices of seed industry agri-business enhanced in West Africa; stakeholders); Capacities to manage seed businesses strengthened in West Africa.

Expectations The private sector empowered – expectation:  Strengthened Capacities  Improved access to capital  Access to laboratory services (private public),  Access to seed infrastructure  Expansion of outlets in rural areas  Increased sales of quality seeds 30 September 2001 Indicators and targets 11

Conclusion The program strengthen seed systems through complementarities, optimization of resources in enhancing synergies to increase the use of quality seeds by farmers from 10-12% to 25% -------in support of the objectives of CAADP and ECOWAP achieving 6% agricultural productivity growth--------------- 30 September 2001 Indicators and targets 12

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