CASP Phase 2 GMS Working Group on Agriculture Dr Thamana Lekprichakul Program CoordinatorDeputy WGA Manager ASEAN Feed amp Rice Symposium Bangkok 9 April 2014 Outline of the Presentatio ID: 796561
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Core Agriculture Support Program, 2011-2020(CASP Phase 2)
GMS Working Group on AgricultureDr. Thamana LekprichakulProgram Coordinator/Deputy WGA ManagerASEAN Feed & Rice Symposium, Bangkok, 9 April 2014
Slide2Outline of the PresentationCore Agriculture Support Program Phase 2CASP Regional Technical AssistanceKey ActivitiesRegional Investment Framework
Slide3Core Agriculture Support Program (CASP)(2011-2020)
Slide4Agricultural Research and DevelopmentPrivate Sector InvolvementInstitutional Mechanisms for Regional CooperationVisionThe Greater Mekong Subregion is recognized
as the leading producer of safe food, using climate friendly agricultural practices and integrated into global markets through regional economic corridors. Pillar 3:Bioenergy &BiomassManagementPillar 1:Food SafetyTrade Modernization
Pillar 2:
Climate Friendly Agriculture
Slide5Implementation StructureWorking Group on Agriculture (WGA) (WGA Coordinators from GMS Countries)WGA CoChairDirector, SEERADBADB Project Officer
WGA Secretariat(WGA Manager and Administrative Staff)WGA National Secretariat Support Unitss1Implementing PartnersInternational and National Consultants
Development
Partners
Coordination and Advisory
WGA National Secretariat Support Units
National Secretariat Specialists (NSS)*
WGA National Focal Points (Counterpart)
Contact Points in Agencies/Ministries
*NSS are TA-funded
Slide6Technical Assistance for CASP I & 2Technical Assistance Amount(in US$M)Implementation Period>3 RETAs6390 – Tranboundary Disease6521 – Implementing CASP 1>3June 2003-2014RETA 7833(Biomass for Bioenergy & Food Security)
4July 2012-2015 RETA 8163(Implementing CASP 2)14 + Sept 2012-2017
Slide7RETA 6521: Accelerating Implementation of Core Agriculture Support ProgramRETA amount: $3.164 M (breakdown below) ADB : $1.5 M; PRC Fund: $0.25 M; IFAD :$0.20M(parallel) FAO : $0.714 M(in-kind); GMS : $0.250 M(in-kind)Implementation Period: 2008-2014Project Outputs : Implementation of the Strategy for Biotechnology and Biosafety InitiatedAgriculture Information and Network Service Development and Use PromotedRural Renewable EnergyCross-border Trade Facilitation
Slide8Minor change in scope in 2012GMS Drought ManagementDevelop drought monitoring & warning systemDevelop drought vulnerable maps Cost-benefit analysis for economic loss due to drought Capacity development Knowledge productsProject Status: for extension for 1 yearRETA 6521: CASP 1 (cont.)
Slide9TA 6390: Transboundary Animal Disease Control for Poverty Reduction in the GMSADB Approval: Feb 2007; TA total amount is $1.65 MImpact: to contribute to the larger goal of reducing poverty in poor livestock farming communities in the GMS, through better control of TAD, increased production of safer food, and enhanced opportunities for smallholders to access higher value markets, in order to sell their livestock and livestock products.Project Status: Requesting ADB to extended completion date to 2015 to carry forward the planned pilot activities on cross-border livestock tracability system and awareness raising materials
Slide10TA 7833: Capacity Building for the Efficient Use of Biomass for Bioenergy & Food Security ADB Approval: June 2011RETA Amount: $4 MImplementation Period: 2011-2014Impact: Improved access to clean bionergy and enhanced food security.Outcome: Enhanced capacity for efficient utilization of biomass for scale-up production of clean bioenergy and organic soil amendments.Project Status: TA is being implemented by a consulting firm
Slide11RETA 8163: Implementing Core Agriculture Support Program Phase II in the GMSInitial Budget: $7.5M from Sida with additional financing from various development partners i.e. $5M NDF and $0.5 ADB for N-cycle $1M Swiss Gov’t for ‘green water’ managementImpact: agricultural sector that is more integrated and climate-friendly in the GMS. Outcome: enhanced market access for environmentally-friendly agricultural products produced by smallholders
Slide12TA 7833 Efficient Use of Biomass for Bioenergy and Food Security in the GMS-TA amount $4 million-Implementing Period 2011-2014
Slide13TA 7833 Efficient Use of Biomass for Bioenergy and Food Security in the GMSOutput 1: Enhanced regional cooperation on bioenergy development that safeguards and fosters food security; Output2: Climate-friendly, gender-responsive biomass investment projects pilot tested; Output 3: Enhanced capacity for the efficient use of biomass; Output 4: Knowledge products developed and disseminated.
Slide14Cambodia – Rice Residues
Slide15TA 7833: Output 1Review of National PoliciesInternational Best Practice Standards, Labelling and CertificationNational Working Groups on Standards Regional Forums
Slide16Working Group PrioritiesPriorityCAM
LAOVIEOrganic Rice
Biogas Digester Standards
Biofertilizer Standards
Climate friendly Rice
Slide17TA 7833: Output 2Selected proposed technologies – Improved Cook Stoves, Bioslurry from biogas production, Biochar6 feasibility studies in Viet Nam and CambodiaA rapid assessment of biomass use option for Laos PDRReview of existing business models
Slide18Feasibility Studies on Pilot InvestmentsDemonstrating the Production and Use of BiocharScale-Up the Use of Biochar from Rice Husks in Climate-Friendly Rice ProductionScaling-Up Adoption of Improved Cook StovesScaling-Up Proven Biogas Technology and Efficient Bioslurry Management PracticesPilot Investment Project to Scale-Up Efficient Bioslurry Management Practices within the Viet Nam National Biogas ProgramRapid Appraisal for Efficient Utilization of Biomass for Bioenergy and Food Security
Slide19Improved Cook StovesBusiness Model: aggregating demand and incentivize sales promotion e.g., Viet Nam Women’s Union linked to producers of approved stoves, receive training and incentives to sell stoves.First sale campaign: 3days sales of 300 and 80 achieved in the two districts
Slide20Biogas programs Evaluate environmental impact of slurry Cumulative effects are significant est. of 150,000 m3 per annum in 1 commune
Limited use of slurry 5 to 30% Pilot systems to move slurry to home gardens or compostingBusiness model – production of slurry enriched compost by women and farmer groupBioslurry
Slide21Biochar Upscaling FindingsSafety issues identified in local production technologies, particularly from rice huskMove focus from“Production” to “use” demand focus“Soil Amendment” to part of “nutrient delivery”From public good “carbon” to private good “ agronomic benefit”
Slide22BIOCHAR Adds nutrients / more efficient use of soil nutrients
Increases pHImproves soil water retention
Stores carbon in soil for > 1000 years
Improves soil structure
Improved microbial
associations
Cation
Exchange
Capacity
(with ageing)
Reduced greenhouse gas
Fluxes (CH
4
, N
2
O)
Slide23Slide24Product DevelopmentPublic and private sector joint initiativeProvide product development grant funds for biofertiliser formulations and production including biochar
Product TestingResearch demonstrationsFarmer demonstration plots and farmer field schools Rice and vegetablesWomens home garden training
Biochar
Pilots
Slide25Laos PDRBusiness Model: Linking local entrepreneurs with biomass technologies production of compostsproduction of bio fertiliserIntroduce biochar kilns example CambodiaIntroduce small scale bio-digestors
Slide26Biochar Health and Safety tests Testing of locally available char resourcesCharacterisation tests – completedPresence of crystalline silica - awaiting final test results
Slide27Capacity BuildingStudy toursCourses on Biochar biofertilizerParticipation in regional eventsTA 7833: Output 3
Technical knowledge productsBiomass Assessment for CLVBiobrief series
TA 7833: Output 4
Slide28TA 8163-REG: Implementation of Core Agriculture Support Program Phase II
Slide29TA 8163-REG: Implementation of Core Agriculture Support Program Phase II Initial Budget: $7.5M from Sida with additional financing from various development partners i.e. $5M NDF and $0.5 ADB for N-cycle Impact: agricultural sector that is more integrated and climate-friendly in the GMS. Outcome: enhanced market access for environmentally-friendly agricultural products produced by smallholders.
Slide30OutputsStrengthened regional framework and capacity for agri-food quality managementEstablished e-trade on eco-friendly agri-food production for smallholdersIncreased adoption of gender-responsive and climate-friendly agricultureKnowledge management and disseminationStrengthened regional cooperation on agriculture
Slide31Additional financing approved in Nov 13: $5.0 m (NDF) and $0.5m (ADB) for Output 3 - gender-responsive and climate-friendly agriculture: GMS-wide regional cooperation on harmonized policies, standards, and regulations on efficient use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer; pilot investment models to scale up efficient nitrogen fertilizer (in CAM, LAO, MYN); GMS-wide institutional capacity building on efficient nitrogen-cycle management and greenhouse gas mitigation
RETA 8163: Additional Financing
Slide32Expected Outputs withBy 2017: Road maps for regional policy framework and adoption of common carbon accounting standards to monitor and promote improvements in nitrogen-use efficiency10% increase crop yield/unit of fertilizer applied in project sites
Slide33TA 8163-REG: Additional $1M from ADB Water Financing Partnership Facilityfor ‘green’ water managementFor ADB management approval by Q2 2014To finance additional activities under: Output 3: Increased adoption of gender-responsive and climate-friendly agriculture: rainwater harvesting, soil moisture management i.e. mulching, adding soil organic matter, and terracing (pilot projects on green water management in rainfed agriculture in CLM)Output 4: Facilitated knowledge management and dissemination: Conduct of regional studies and policy supports on green water management
Slide34Regional Secretariat Office and National Secretariat Support Units established Regional Inception Meeting in March 2013 and National Inception Meetings conducted in Lao, MYA, THA, and VIEWGA Secretariat Operational Guideline approved.TA 8163-REG: Key Achievements
Slide35TA 8163-REG: Key AchievementsImproved implementation arrangements:WGA Regional Secretariat became the Implementing Unit with impressed bank account for TAPIU can engage services provider directlyTA administration manual prepared HQ-based TA project officer’s regular visits to TRMFast tract disbursement strategies
Slide36TA 8163-REG: Key AchievementsWGA Retreat conducted in May 2013:Pipeline projects for GMS Regional Investment Framework(RIF) for Agriculture Sector discussed and endorsed WGA Secretariat Operational Guideline approvedAt the 19th GMS Ministerial Meeting in Dec 13 in Lao PDR, pipeline RIF projects for agriculture endorsed.5 investment projects at $1.2 billion8 technical assistance projects at $25.0 million
Slide37TA 8163-REG: Output 1Strategy for the implementation of PGS developedPGS is a community-based cerfication system for safe food for smallholder farmers. The goal is to identify and implement at least 12 pilot projects, two in each countries, to test new innovative business models to scale up PGS in the region. PGS regional workshop conducted
Slide38TA 8163-REG: Output 2Capacity building for farmers on market access for domestic and export markets, starting with Lao and Thai farmersInitial consultations with the Foreign Economic Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC on enhancing the AINS into e-trade forum (possible additional funding from PRC in 2014 to be further discussed)
Slide39TA 8163-REG: Output 3Consulting engaged to identify/implement PPP projects to enhance emerging value chains Government officials supported to attend Training Program on Chemical Management Strategies in Sweden, organized by a Swedish Chemicals AgencyJointly organized with the Phnom Penh Plan Human Resource Development under the theme “Enhancing Regional Competitiveness and Sustainability of Agriculture Sector”Co-financed training on contract farming organized by FAO Participated in awareness raising activities with GMS Environment Operations Center and ADB/FAO/WOCAN Regional High-level consultation on Gender, Food and Nutrition Security Priorities for the Asia Pacific region
Slide40TA 8163-REG: Output 4Draft CASP 2 communication strategy Initiate development of GMS-WGA web site CASP 2 brochure; DVDs on climate-friendly agriculture, compost making technology, biochar application as soil amendment, post-harvest technology of fruits and vegetables.
Slide41TA 8163-REG: Output 5WGA 10 and Joint Knowledge Event with WGE organized in Lao PDRWGA Manager replacedRecruitment of NSS staff in PRC and CAM is ongoing. Hired Program Coordinator, Knowledge Management Specialist, and Administrative Officer. Recruitment ongoing for Finance and Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Implementation Specialist…
Slide42Other ADB Projects contributing to CASP Phase II
Slide43Collaboration with ADBI Project Name: Agricultural Productivity and Natural Resource Management (AP and NRM)Participating Countries: CLMVProject Duration: Nov 2011 - Mar 2016Donors: include ADBI, ADB, ASEAN SecretariatProject Status: training programs organized: in February 18-22, 2013 in partnership with Mekong Institute and New Zealand Aid Programme, and in Sept 2013 in BangkokRegional policy forum in Myanmar in May 2013
Slide44Investment: GMS Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Loan/grant amount: $104 million CAM: Loan Nos 2970 & 8262, Grant 0330LAO & VIE: Loan 2936, Grant 0316 & 0317Implementation period: 2013-2018Board Approval: 12 Dec 2012Project Description: Build Capacity of communities in lower Mekong basin against floods and droughts. Key outputs: stronger regional coordination for management of flood and drought events, upgraded water management infrastructure; and enhances capacity for community based F&D management
Mekong river flooding W.E. Garrett
Slide45Investment: Trade Facilitation- Improved Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Handling in the GMS ADB Board Approval: CAM/LAO were approved on 26 June 2012; VIE was approved on 22 November 2012.Implementation Period: October 2012 – August 2017 (CAM/LAO); April 2013 – June 2018 (VIE)Loan amount: $25.87 million for CAM/LAOGrant amount: $11.0 million for Lao PDRLoan/Grant amount: $11.72 M for VIEThe Project: The project will strengthen institutions and operational and management capacities in CAM, LAO and VIE for operating cost-effective SPS systems that facilitate trade and protect health.
Slide46RETA 8096: Improving Sanitary and Phytosanitary Handling in GMS Trade (piggy-backed to CAM/LAO/VIE loans and grant) Grant amount: $750,000 Implementation period: August 2012-August 2017Impact and Outcome: The impact of the TA is that AFF products become safer, more efficiently produced, and traded in greater quantities. The outcome is effective and well-connected SPS management systems, which will contribute to enhanced intra-regional trade, export competitiveness and protection of health.
Slide47Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR): Capacity Enhancement of SPS Handling Arrangement to Improve Trade FacilitationTA will focus on promoting Customs interface with SPS agencies, and SPS capacity development to promote regional cooperation and harmonizationProject Outcome: Enhanced SPS management system to cooperate with customs administrations in promoting trade in GMSProcessing Period:Concept Clearance: 02 Jul 2013Fact-finding: 19 Aug 2013 to 10 Sep 2013
Slide48Investment: Low Carbon Agricultural Support Project (VIE)Loan amount: $74 million, approved Dec 2012Implementation period : 2013-2018Project Description: Activities are parts of climate change (CC) mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in VIE.Enhance climate smart agriculture development and practices focused on strengthening Low Carbon Agriculture (LCA) policies and institutions; Establishing infrastructure support for agri-waste management; Enhancing LCA technology and development transfer.
Slide49RETA 7493: Addressing Pre- and Post-harvest Challenges of Rice Supply ChainRETA Amount: $ 2 million for CAM, PHI, THA, VIEProject Outputs: Reduce pre-harvest losses through field resistance screening method and germplasm country strategiesreduced postharvest losses through technology and mgt options, agri-extension/advice and post-harvest networksProject Status: germplasm & field resistance screening methods and successful dissemination of pre-harvest methods & banning of pest control meds in THA and VIEPost harvest work with NARS
Slide50RETA 7495: Support for the ASEAN+3 Integrated Food Security FrameworkRETA amount: $2 million (JSF)Project Components: Establish ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve Action plan for expanded and stable rice trade Promote usage of ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS)Project Status: APTERR rules and procedures for endorsement in Feb 2013Pilot ASEAN Rice Trade Forum endorsed by ASEAN+3 as a regular activityAFSIS to become a permanent mechanism by 2013
Slide51Strategic Research for Sustainable Food & Nutrition Security in Asia (1) RETA amount: $1.4M for CAM, LAO, PHI, THA, VIEBoard Approval: Dec 2011 Project Outputs : Adopt eco-based management methods to reduce rice pest outbreaks, and viable postharvest rice technologies Develop innovations and partnership investments for water-saving technologies and safe food supply chains; Develop demand-driven and results-based strategic action plan for ARD of Asian DMCs Project Status: On Pre-harvest:Focused on upscaling TA activities (multimedia campaigns and education entertainment TV series-Ecological Engineering TV)
Slide52Strategic Research for Sustainable Food & Nutrition Security in Asia (2)Project Status: On Pre-harvest (con’t):Engaged governments of THA and VIE in project advocacy Presented at 34th ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and World Bank's Forum for Agri-risk Management on Rice in Asia. Approved parallel funding for two projects initiated by the TA Project Status: On Post-harvest:Established business plans and models for hermetic storage systems for seed producers (PHI), combine harvesting services (CAM), and drying services (CAM & PHI) and established link between rice producers and local supply chains for hermetic storage systems Conducted skills and capacity building in three countries. Ongoing research on mycotoxin contamination in rice grains
Slide53RETA 7996: Innovative Financing for Agri-Food Value Chains (AFVC)RETA amount: $1.5M for Cambodia Project Outputs : policy report for inclusive and sustainable AFVC financing to BAN and CAM, innovative AFVC finance business models for smallholder farms and SMAEs application of a knowledge platform on innovative AFVC financing by selected DMCs. Project Status: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) engaged for Q 1 and 3; individual consultants for Q 2 Planning workshop on 11-13 April 2013 in Beijing
Slide54CAM: Climate Resilient Rice Commercialization Sector Development ProgramImpact: Increased net incomes of stakeholders along the rice value chainBoard approval: June 2013 (3 loans, 2 grants) $87.4MProject Outcome: Enhanced production of quality rice in Cambodia while preserving the natural resource base
Slide55MYA: Enhancing Rural Livelihoods and IncomesJapan Fund for Poverty Reduction grant of $12M approved in Dec 2013Impact: Improved agricultural productivity and enhanced livelihoods contributing to reduced rural poverty in Ayeyarwady Delta Region, the Central Dry Zone, Kayin State, and the Shan State PlateauOutcome: Improved essential social and productive rural infrastructure in the project-assisted villages
Slide56GMS East-West Economic Corridor Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project (formerly Rural Access Improvement Project Along the EWEC)$60M loan for LAO approved in Sept 2013Impact: Increased household incomes in the project areas Outcome: Increased agricultural productivity in the project areasDescription of Project Outputs: Improved agriculture infrastructure Increased capacity of farmers to manage and use agriculture infrastructure efficiently Efficient project management
Slide57Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Productivity Enhancement ProjectApproved $20 M grant in Feb 2009 for LaoImpact: More efficient and sustainable natural resource management and improved sector productivity.Outcome: Enhanced institutional capacity at provincial and national levels to manage natural resource utilization in a sustainable manner.Description of Project Outputs: 1. Capacity building for ANR Sector management; 2. Investment in Resource Management and Productivity Enhancement; 3. Efficient project management
Slide58Thank you very much