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AMENDMENT FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO LETTER OF AGREEMENT

Between

the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO”) and the

the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (“CULS”) Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (“FTA”)Prague, Czech Republic

1. Introduction

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hereinafter referred to as “FAO”) and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (“CULS”) Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (“FTA”)

(hereinafter referred to as the “Service Provider”) (together hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”) signed the Letter of Agreement attached in Annex C which came into effect on May 19, 2016 and was due to expire on April 30, 2017.

The Parties hereby agree to amend the Letter of Agreement under the terms and conditions described below.

2. Purpose

Under this Amendment, and in addition to the amounts that FAO agreed to pay under the original LoA and any subsequent amendments, FAO will pay to the Service Provider an amount not to exceed

$2,500 two thousand five hundred United States dollars

with the purpose of obtaining the following additional outputs:

Contribution to additional support communications activities to support information dissemination, posting of relevant funding news and job opportunities on www.ypard.net and support the overall communications aims of YPARD.

In order to produce these outputs the Service Provider is to undertake the following activities in addition to the ones listed in the original Letter of Agreement:

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Supporting additional communications and network focused activities

A detailed description of any additional and modified Services including ones described in this Amendment together with the new technical and operational requirements, the work plan and timeframe, performance indicators and means of verification, as well as additional inputs to be provided free-of-charge by the Service Provider and FAO, if any, are set out in detail in the Annex A which forms an integral part of this Amendment.

3. Terms of Payment

In full consideration of the services rendered as well as any additional ones included in this amendment that will be provided by the Service Provider under this Amendment, the Parties agree that FAO’s maximum financial liability under this amendment will not exceed:

$27,000 Twenty thousand United States Dollars

The following payments have been made by FAO on the dates specified below:(i) USD 7,000 upon signature of the Agreement (22 July 2016, Paper Document Number

23067812);

(ii) USD 11,500 upon acceptance by GFAR on behalf of FAO of the Interim Progress Report, specifying the detailed arrangements, indicative dates and partners proposed for the work, and measures of specific progress achieved (12 October 2016, Paper Document Number 185002996);

The following payments will be made after certification by the Responsible Officer of the request(s) for payment as follows:

(i) $2,000 upon acceptance by FAO of the deliverable(s) contract as they are indicated in the Workplan/Timeframe in the Annex A;

(ii) $6,500 upon acceptance by FAO of the Final Report mentioned under paragraph 7 a) of the Letter of Agreement in Annex C.

The amounts set forth above will be paid in the currency stated above, in accordance with the new detailed banking instructions in Annex D.

4. Entry into force and period of validity . The Parties also agree that this Amendment will enter into force on the latest of the dates of signatures by the Parties and that the Letter of Agreement will expire on April 30, 2017.

5. All other terms and conditions of the original Letter of Agreement remain unchanged and shall continue to apply.

6. The FAO agrees wholeheartedly with the publication of the full text of this amendment and Letter of Agreement so that this amendment and Letter of Agreement can be deemed information provided

pursuant to Act No. 106/1999 Coll., on Freedom of Access to Information, as amended and Act No. 340/2015 Coll., on register of contracts.

7. The Parties declare that before signing hereunder they have read the amendment and unreservedly agree to its contents. The amendment is an expression of their true, genuine, free and serious will. The proof of the authenticity and veracity of these statements to be provided by the authorized representatives of the Parties in the form of their signatures.

Signed on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations:

Signature:_________________________________

Date:________________________

Mr. Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary, GFAR, AG

Signed on behalf of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS), Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences

Signature:__________________________________

Date:________________________

Prof. Ing. Jiří Balík, CSc., dr. h. c., Rector

The Service Provider will sign two copies of this Agreement and return one to the Responsible Officer.

ANNEX A: Workplan and specifications of modified and additional services

The amended LoA include additional contributions to the following activities:

1. Feed and update the YPARD website, making it more interactive and up-to-date with the latest events, news and blogs in all languages

2. Edit/proofread blog posts submitted by members and create original content 3. Manage social media accounts 4. Respond to requests for information/support by YPARD members and representatives5. Increase the number of active members in the network and encourage greater online participation 6. Develop innovative, web based events for YPARD members using a range of multimedia 7. Assist in supporting members and representatives to implement region-specific web-based events 8. Support the development of YPARD as a hub for youth and agriculture organisations through

linkages and collaborations with other organisations online 9. Manage the monthly e-newsletter, obtaining stories and information from regional representatives

and members, and information bulletins 10. Provide support for regional reporting and communications documents 11. Assist with organizing workshops and meetings

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ANNEX B: AMENDED BUDGET

(Detailing FAO’s total maximum financial liability and all required resource inputs. Please use the template available at FAO’s LoA Handbook pages)

Contribution to YPARD Europe (USD)

Activity description Item Price/ Units Total (USD)

Contribution to a regional coordinator

Contribution to annual salary of the regional coordinator lump sum 10,000

Local travel for events (in-country)

DSA* including transportation, meals, accommodation for country representatives in their own country

7 travels * 150 USD 1,050

Participation in Tropentag 10 year celebrations

Return Transportation by bus from Prague to Vienna + DSA* including accommodation, for the regional coordinator for 4 days 150 + 4*87.5 500

EFARD meeting participation

DSA* (meals, transportation, accommodation) for one YPARD representative (currently André Stucki) for EFARD meeting - 1 day

500

500Strategic national ARD events

DSA* including Transportation (in-country) and meals for 5 days 5*200 1,000

Youth in policy development

4 meetings by country representatives with strategic partners – DSA* including in-country transportation 4*237.5 950

Setup and support regional working group

Annual face-to-face meeting for 7 c’reps – DSA* including transportation and meals 7*300 2,100

Identify and support new national reps through an annual face to face meeting

DSA* including transportation, meals, accommodation for country representatives 6*400 2,400

Support to national working groups and their meetings

Lump sum including transportation and meals for 5 national meetings

5*200

1,000Contribution for an Intern

Contribution for a part time position 123 days * 40 USD/day 5,000

Contribution for a Communication Officer

Contribution for an additional communication activities paid through monthly scholarships

4 * 625 USD 2,500

Total

27,000Overheads %7 (in-kind contribution from CULS) 1,890

* Special DSA

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ANNEX C: ORIGINAL LOA

LETTER OF AGREEMENT

Between

the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO”)

the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (“CULS”) Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences (“FTA”)

For provision of YPARD Europe Coordination

P.O. 3213988. Introduction

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hereinafter referred to as “FAO”), on behalf of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (“GFAR” or “Global Forum”), and Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (“CULS”) Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences (“FTA”), (hereinafter referred to as the “Implementing Partner”) (together hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”) have agreed that the Implementing Partner will provide certain services defined in detailed in the attached Annex (the “Services”) which forms an integral part of this Letter of Agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”) in support of catalytic actions contributing towards agricultural research and innovation for development outcome(s), in accordance with the specific agreed area(s) of work of the Implementing Partner, as defined in the YPARD Business Plan 2014-2018. To enable the Implementing Partner to provide the Services, FAO will pay the Implementing Partner a total amount not exceeding USD 24,500 (US Dollars Twenty Four Thousand and Five Hundred Only)

9. Purpose

a) The purpose for which the funds provided by FAO under this Agreement shall be used are the following:

(i) Objective. The Services will contribute to the following Organizational objective: Catalyzing actions contributing towards agricultural research and innovation for development outcome(s) as defined in the YPARD Business plan 2014-2018 and in accordance with the specific area(s) of work of the Implementing Partner or its Constituency.

(ii) Outputs/outcomes. The Service Provider will produce, achieve or deliver the following outputs or outcomes:

The Implementing Partner undertakes to contribute toward the following Business plan outcome(s)

Objective 1: Promote agriculture among young people.

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Objective 2: Broaden opportunities for Young people to contribute to strategic policy debates in Agricultural development.

Objective 3: Connect and facilitate exchange of information & knowledge among Young Professionals.

Objective 4: Access to resources and capacity building opportunities facilitated.

Supporting ObjectivesObjective 5: Diversified funding sources secured.Objective 6: Strong management supporting the platform.

(iii) Activities. The Implementing Partner will undertake the activities detailed in Appendix 1.

b) A detailed description of the Services, including technical and operational requirements, budget, work plan and timeframe, performance indicators and means of verification, as well as inputs to be provided free-of-charge by the Implementing Partner and FAO, if any, are set out in detail in the Annex and appendixes.

10. General Conditions

a) Funds provided by FAO under this Agreement are to be used by the Implementing Partner exclusively for the provision of the Services in accordance with the budget set out in the Annex. Neither the Implementing Partner nor its personnel nor any other persons providing the Services on its behalf, will incur any additional commitment or expense on behalf of FAO.

b) The Implementing Partner will be responsible for all activities related to the provision of the Services and the acts or omissions of all employees, agents or other representatives, and authorized subcontractors providing the Services on its behalf. FAO will not be held responsible for any accident, illness, loss or damage which may occur during the provision of the Services or any claims, demands, suits, judgements, arising there from, including for any injury to the Implementing Partner’s employees, or to third parties, or any loss of, damage to, or destruction of property of third parties, arising out of or connected to the Implementing Partner’s work or performance under this Agreement. Consequently, FAO will not entertain any request for indemnities resulting from such occurrence.

c) The Implementing Partner shall not utilize funds received under this Agreement to subcontract services or procure items except as specifically provided for in the Annex or as specifically approved in writing by FAO. Any subcontracting arrangement shall in no way relieve the Implementing Partner of the responsibility for the provision/delivery of the Services required under this Agreement. Subcontracts or procurement of the items set forth in the Annex shall be procured in conformity with the Implementing Partner’s own procurement rules and procedures. The Implementing Partner confirms that its procurement rules and procedures, and their implementation, ensure that the procurement process is transparent and

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consistent with generally-accepted principles governing public sector procurement to obtain best value for money. The Implementing Partner will ensure that its agreements with any subcontractor include the obligation to maintain appropriate records for a period of five years and FAO’s right to review, audit and have access to all documentation and sites related to the activities carried out in connection with this Agreement.

d) The Implementing Partner shall make and thereafter maintain, in compliance with

national legislation, provision for adequate insurance to cover such risks as damage to property and injuries to persons, as well as third party liability claims.

e) The personnel assigned by the Implementing Partner to provide the Services are not considered in any respect as being employees or agents of FAO. Nothing in this Agreement or in any document or arrangement relating thereto shall be construed as conferring any privileges or immunities of FAO on the Implementing Partner, its personnel or any other persons providing the Services on its behalf.

f) Nothing in this Agreement or in any document relating thereto, shall be construed as constituting a waiver of privileges or immunities of FAO, or as its acceptance of the jurisdiction of the courts of any country over disputes arising out of this Agreement.

g) The present Agreement shall be governed by general principles of law, to the exclusion of any single national system of law. General principles of law shall be deemed to include the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts of 2010.

h) In providing the Services, the Implementing Partner shall conform to all national laws applicable to its activities and its relations to third parties, including employees. The Implementing Partner shall promptly correct any violations thereof and shall keep FAO informed of any conflict or problem arising in relation to national authorities.

i) The Implementing Partner confirms that it has not engaged in, nor will engage in, any corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practices in entering into or implementing this Agreement and agrees to adhere to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct which can be viewed at http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf. For the purpose of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

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http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf

(i) “Fraudulent practice” is any act or omission, including misrepresentation that knowingly or recklessly misleads, or attempts to mislead, a party to obtain, financial and/or other benefit and/or to avoid an obligation.

(ii) “Coercive practice” is impairing or harming, or threatening to impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any party or the property of the party to influence improperly the actions of a party.

(iii) “Collusive practice” is an arrangement between two or more parties designed to achieve an improper purpose, including to influence improperly the actions of another party.

(iv) “Corrupt practice” is the offering, giving, receiving or soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value whether tangible or intangible to improperly influence the actions of another party.

j) The Implementing Partner shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid any conflict of interest in the implementation of the Services and shall inform FAO without delay of any situation constituting or likely to entail a conflict of interest including any FAO personnel having an interest of any kind in the Implementing Partner’s activities.

k) Unless authorized in writing by FAO, the Implementing Partner shall not advertise or otherwise make public that it has a contractual relationship with FAO, nor shall the Implementing Partner, in any manner whatsoever use the name or emblem of FAO, or any abbreviation of the name of FAO.

l) All intellectual property rights in the work to be performed under this Agreement shall be vested in FAO, including without limitations, the right to use, publish, translate, sell or distribute, privately or publicly, any item or part thereof. FAO hereby grants to the Implementing Partner a non-exclusive royalty-free license to use, publish, translate and distribute, privately or publicly, any item or part of the work to be performed under this Agreement for non-commercial purposes. Neither the Implementing Partner nor its personnel shall communicate to any other person or entity any confidential information made known to it by FAO in the course of the performance of its obligations under the terms of this Agreement nor shall it use this information to private or company advantage. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

m) To comply with disclosure requirements and enhance transparency, FAO may release and/or publish the following information about this Agreement: (i) the name and nationality of the Implementing Partner; (ii) a brief description and location of the Services provided; and (ii) the amount of this Agreement. The Implementing Partner specifically consents to the release and/or publication of such information. FAO will not release or publish information that could reasonably be considered confidential or proprietary.

n) The Implementing Partner shall return to FAO any unexpended funds budgeted and paid by FAO under this Agreement.

o) This Agreement is not subject to payment by FAO of any levies, taxes, registration duties or any other duties or charges whatsoever. The Implementing Partner shall

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duly pay taxes, duties and other charges in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations applicable to the Implementing Partner.

p) The Implementing Partner agrees to undertake all reasonable efforts to ensure that none of the funds received from FAO under this Agreement are used to provide support to individuals or entities associated with terrorism, as included in the list maintained by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) located at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml. This provision must be included in all subcontracts or sub-agreements entered into under this Agreement.

q) The Implementing Partner shall take all appropriate measures to prevent sexual exploitation or abuse of any beneficiary of the services provided under this Agreement, or to any persons related to such beneficiaries, by its employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by the Implementing Partner to perform any services under this Agreement. For these purposes, sexual activity with any person less than eighteen years of age shall constitute the sexual exploitation and abuse of such person. In addition, the Implementing Partner shall refrain from, and shall take all reasonable and appropriate measures to prohibit its employees or other persons engaged and controlled by it from exchanging any money, goods, services, or other things of value, for sexual favours or activities, or from engaging in any sexual activities that are exploitive or degrading to any beneficiary of the services provided under this Agreement or to any persons related to such beneficiaries. The Implementing Partner acknowledges and agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term of this Agreement and that any breach of these provisions shall entitle the Organization to terminate this Agreement immediately upon notice to the Implementing Partner, without any liability for termination charges or any other liability of any kind.

11. Reporting and Record Maintenance Requirements

a) The Implementing Partner shall submit to the Responsible Officer named in paragraph 9 below, the Reports listed in the Annex on the dates set forth therein, including a final report consisting of a narrative report and financial report (“Final Report”) within 30 days following the completion of the Services. The Final Report must be sufficiently detailed to allow certification of deliverables and of expenditures. The financial report shall be signed and certified as to its correctness by a duly designated representative of the Implementing Partner (e.g. executive officer, chief financial officer, chief accountant or similar).

b) The Implementing Partner shall keep accurate financial records and maintain supporting documentation showing the utilization of inputs and funds under this Agreement and any other documentation related to the Services for a period of five years following termination or expiry of the Agreement, during which period FAO, or a person designated by FAO, or the relevant auditing authority (e.g. national audit office) shall have the right, at any time, to conduct reviews and/or audits relating to any aspect of this Agreement. The Implementing Partner shall provide its full and timely cooperation with any such review or audit. Full and timely cooperation shall include, but not be limited to, making available employees or

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agents with knowledge of the Project to respond to questions and granting to FAO, or a person designated by FAO or relevant authority, access at reasonable times and conditions to the Implementing Partner’s premises or other sites where documentation related to this Agreement is kept or activities related to this Agreement are carried out.

c) The funds provided by FAO will cover costs that are eligible as direct costs for the implementation of the Services. To be considered eligible, costs must:

i. be necessary for carrying out the Services, be provided for specifically in this Agreement and comply with the principles of sound financial management, in particular value for money and cost-effectiveness;

ii. have actually been incurred during the implementation period of this agreement;

iii. be recorded in the accounts of the Implementing Partner accounts, be identifiable, backed by originals of supporting evidence, and verifiable;

The following costs shall not be considered eligible:

i. debts and provisions for possible future losses or debts;ii. interest owed by the Implementing Partner to any third party;

iii. items already financed from other sources;iv. purchases of land or buildings;v. currency exchanges losses;

12. Delays and Termination

b) The Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by both Parties and shall remain in force until the Services have been satisfactorily provided or until otherwise terminated in accordance with the provisions herein.

c) The Implementing Partner will carry out the Services in accordance with the work plan and within the timeframe set forth in the Annex and shall notify FAO of any delays that will prevent delivery of the Services in accordance with the work plan and within the timeframe set forth in the Annex.

d) FAO may suspend or cancel all or part of this Agreement, obtain the Services elsewhere and make corresponding adjustments to any payments that may be due to the Implementing Partner, if the Implementing Partner fails to make delivery, or perform to a standard considered acceptable to FAO. Subject to consultation with the Implementing Partner, the determination of FAO, relating to this provision, shall be binding.

e) If at any time during the course of this Agreement it becomes impossible for the parties to perform any of their obligations for reasons of Force Majeure, that party shall promptly notify the other in writing of the existence of such Force Majeure. The party giving notice is thereby relieved from such obligations as long as Force Majeure

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persists. For the purpose of this Agreement, the term “Force Majeure” shall mean any unforeseeable exceptional situation or event beyond the Parties' control which prevents either of them from fulfilling any of their obligations under this Agreement, was not attributable to error or negligence on their part (or of their personnel, agents, or other representatives, or authorized subcontractors), and proves insurmountable in spite of all due diligence.

f) FAO shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, by written notice to this effect, if it considers that continued implementation of the Agreement is impossible or impractical:

(i) for unforeseen causes beyond the control of FAO;

(ii) in the event of a default or delay on the part of the Implementing Partner after written notice by FAO which provides a reasonable period to remedy the default or delay.

g) In the event of termination as per 5e) above, the following shall apply:

(i) termination for unforeseen causes beyond its control, FAO shall complete all payments for expenses which have been incurred by the Implementing Partner up to the effective date of termination.

(ii) termination due to the Implementing Partner’s default or delay, the Implementing Partner shall refund to FAO any payment already received in respect of Services that have not been performed to a standard considered acceptable to FAO.

h) FAO shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, by written notice to this effect, if FAO establishes in accordance with its adminstrative procedures:

(i) irregularities, fraud or corruption on the part of the Implementing Partner

in relation to this Agreement;(ii) a breach of the conflict of interest provision in paragraph 3j) above;(iii) a breach of the reporting requirements in paragraph 4 above.

i) In the event of termination as per g) above, the Implementing Partner shall refund to FAO all payments that were made on the basis of the irregularity, fraud or corruption, or as otherwise determined by FAO to be equitable and take other action as deemed appropriate by FAO.

13. Terms of Payment

a) In full consideration of the services provided by the Implementing Partner, FAO will pay the Implementing Partner up to a total amount which represents FAO’s maximum financial liability not to exceed:USD 24,500 (US Dollars Twenty Four Thousand and Five Hundred)

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b) The payments will be made after certification by the Responsible Officer of the request(s) for payment as follows:

(i) USD 7,000 upon signature of the present Agreement;

(ii) USD 11,500 upon acceptance by GFAR on behalf of FAO of the Interim Progress Report, specifying the detailed arrangements, indicative dates and partners proposed for the work, and measures of specific progress achieved;

(iii) USD 6,000 upon acceptance by GFAR on behalf of FAO of the Final Report on Delivery towards MTP Outcomes (“Final Report”) and Final Financial Report mentioned under paragraph 4a) above.

c) The amount set forth in 6a) will be paid in the currency stated above, in accordance with the detailed banking instructions provided by the Implementing Partner in 6d).

d) Detailed Banking Instructions

BANK NAME &ADDRESS/ BANCA E INDIRIZZO Komercni banka a. s. , Dejvicka 5/189, 16059 Praha 6, Ceska republika

CITY/ COUNTRY- CITTA`/STATO Prague/Czech Republic

BANK BRANCH/ AGENZIA Komercni banka, Praha 6

SWIFT CODE/CODICE SWIFT KOMBCZPPXXX

ACCOUNT NAME/ INTESTAZIONE CONTO Ceska zemedelska univerzita v PrazeACCOUNT NUMBER/ NUMERO DI CONTO 19-5504550287/0100

e) The Implementing Partner shall submit each request for payment to the address indicated below:

Mark HoldernessExecutive SecretaryGFAR Secretariatc/o FAO-DDNG

Viale delle Terme di Caracalla00153 Rome, Italy

f) FAO enjoys certain privileges and immunities which include exemption from payment of Value Added Tax ("VAT" or "IVA"), customs duties and importation restrictions.

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g) If the Implementing Partner fails to submit the Final Report mentioned in 4a) above no later than 30 days following completion, expiry or termination of this Agreement, FAO may, after provision of due notice of the default, terminate this Agreement without making the final payment.

14. Settlement of Disputes

a) Any dispute between the parties arising out of the interpretation or execution of this Agreement, if not settled by negotiation between the parties or by another agreed mode of settlement, shall be submitted at the request of either party, to one conciliator. Should the parties fail to reach agreement on the name of a sole conciliator, each party shall appoint one conciliator. The conciliation shall be carried out in accordance with the Conciliation Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, as at present in force.

b) Any dispute not resolved by conciliation shall, at the request of either party, be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, as at present in force. The arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award punitive damages. FAO and the Implementing Partner agree to be bound by any arbitration award rendered in accordance with this article, as the final adjudication of any such dispute.

c) The parties may request conciliation during the execution of this Agreement and in the period not to exceed twelve months after the completion, expiry or termination of this Agreement. The parties may request arbitration not later than ninety days after the termination of the conciliation proceedings. All dispute resolution proceedings shall be conducted in the language in which the agreement is drafted provided that it is one of the six official languages of FAO (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). In cases where the language of the agreement is not an official language of FAO, the conciliation or the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.

15. Amendments . Any changes or amendments to this Agreement shall be made in writing and on the basis of mutual consent of the signatories to this Agreement.

16. Designation of the FAO Responsible Officer . Mr. Mark Holderness, GFAR Executive Secretary, AGDG, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, Italy, Tel: +39 0657055047, Mark.Holderness @fao.org, is designated the officer responsible for the management of this Agreement (“Responsible Officer”) on behalf of FAO.

17. Designation of Monitoring Officer: Courtney Paisley, GFAR Secretariat c/o FAO-AGDG, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, Italy, Tel: +39 (06) 570 54614, Email: [email protected], is designated the Monitoring Officer for the management of this Agreement.

18. Entry into force and period of validity . The Agreement will enter into force upon the date of signature by the Implementing Partner and will terminate on April 30, 2017.

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ANNEX 1

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

1. Background

The European economy is in a period of transition and the unemployment rate of young people is growing. It is uncertain how the economy will develop in the coming years and what impact this will have on agriculture, especially on youth working in agriculture and research. Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) serves a global platform of young professionals less than 40 years of age active in agricultural development or related fields.Planning the activities of YPARD Europe takes into consideration that east and west of European countries have different economic preconditions, what requires different measures and activities. In the development of activities country specific planning of activities are required.From 2016, YPARD Europe will be hosted by the Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague within the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences.

Activities for 2016-2017

All activity planning is in line with the Objectives of the YPARD strategy 2014 – 2018 and corresponds to the common objectives of YPARD:Objective 1: Promote agriculture among young peopleObjective 2: Broaden opportunities for Young people to contribute to strategic policy debates

in Agricultural developmentObjective 3: Connect and facilitate exchange of information & knowledge among Young Professionals Objective 4: Access to resources and capacity building opportunities facilitatedSupporting ObjectivesObjective 5: Diversified funding sources securedObjective 6: Strong management supporting the platform

Objective 1: Promote agriculture among young people

Publish success stories of young role models in agricultural development Success stories of Young Professionals (YPs) are written by members and/or National representatives according to defined topics or on occasions. The stories are to be shared with the YPARD social media channels as well as published in local media and newspaper. E.g. interview with a young agricultural entrepreneur or a start-up in the sector of food security, report about careers in agricultural research and others.

Additionally the coordinator should identify and work with someone strong in communications and media to help national reps and members share their stories and get better publicity. This could be done for all YPARD regions.

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Output: Published articles promoting agriculture among young people; via YPARD social

media and local newspaper and other possible channels identified by the National representatives of the specific country.

M&E: 3 Articles /Interviews per year about any of the mentioned topics above. 7 stories (may be existing ones) shared in local media by end 2017

Objective 2: Opportunities for Young people to contributing to strategic policy debates in Agricultural development created

Inter-institutional linkages Continuing the work of YPARD Europe on the management team of EFARD

It is one of the main concerns of YPARD Europe that the voice of youth is heard in the agricultural development community and considered in decision making. Therefore it is important that members participate in working committees of European agricultural development organizations/committees and contribute with their experiences, but also learn from the knowledge of more experienced professionals. This integration also helps to increase the visibility of YPARD.

Increase the visibility and membership -- Activity 2.3 / 2.4/ 2.5/ 2.6It is the aim to reach young professionals active in agricultural development in Europe and connect and motivate them to take over responsibility and share their experience. To strengthen YPARD Europe and increase the number of members, YPARD Europe is represented at Research Institutes, Universities, organizations and meetings involved in agricultural development. More members will create a stronger base able to create bigger impact on future agricultural development.

agricultural development events – Activity 2.7/ 2.8/ 2.9/ 2.10/2.11/2.12YPARD attends yearly national and international meetings relevant in agricultural development to represent YPARD’s interests and share their experiences within the YPARD movement. For 2016 the EFARD meeting, and Tropentag have been identified as the ones of key importance.

**See YPARD Business Plan’s logframe in annex 2

Identifying YPARD members involved in working committees of European agricultural development organizationsMany YPARD members are already involved in working committees or organizations of European agricultural development. They will be identified and coached in representing the interests of YPs working in agricultural development. YPARD Europe will support the YPs where necessary and possible. YPARD members inform the YPARD network about current topics discussed in the agricultural development working committees and organizations.

Output:

Increased awareness of YPARD.

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YPARD members involved in working committees of European agricultural development organizations are invited to consciously represent the interests of YPARD Europe.

YPARD members feel supported by YPARD Europe and receive assistance if necessary.

M&E:

Feedback and information are shared within the YPARD community.

Strong involvement of YPARD members in the working committees of agricultural development organizationsYPs in agricultural development are a serious stakeholder group and bring their experience and expertise into working committees of agricultural development organizations. Therefore European institutions in which young professionals are active in agricultural development, in a broad sense (including agriculture, policy and extension), are identified and inclusion of YP’s in strategy development negotiated with them.

Output: YPARD Europe members are recognized stakeholders in the agricultural

development community and well known in the European agricultural development community.

Increased awareness about YPARD Europe’s interests.

M&E: Qualitative feedback of YPs. Regular invitations to significant meetings.

Presenting YPARD in Research institutes, universities, organizations of agricultural development and related fields

Institutions involved in agricultural research, development and business will be identified and compiled. YPARD National representatives will tour those agricultural institutions and present YPARD. Potential members will be motivated to participate actively and contribute their knowledge and experience to YPARD. The goal of the activity is to promote YPARD and make it visible/available to YPs working in agricultural development and related fields. This will be implemented on regional as well as country level.

Output: National representatives present YPARD and its work in universities, research

institutes and organizations in ARD and related fields; and share their experiences within the YPARD movement.

Increased visibility of YPARD. Increased number of active members.

M&E: Increased involvement of YPs in decision making in agricultural development

committees and higher visibility of YPARD in the agricultural scene in Europe.

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National representatives’ report to the regional coordination unit

Representing YPARD Europe at the Tropentag and supporting YPARD’s 10 year anniversary celebrations

The annual Conference on Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural and Natural Resource Management (TROPENTAG) is a development-oriented and interdisciplinary conference. It addresses issues of resource management, environment, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food, nutrition and related sciences in the context of rural development, sustainable resource use and poverty alleviation worldwide. Participants and contributors are students, Ph.D. students, scientists, extension workers, decision makers, politicians and farmers, interested and engaged in agricultural research and rural development in the tropics and subtropics.

Output: Increased visibility of YPARD. Potential members of YPARD Europe are recruited. Key contacts of YPARD Europe refreshed and broadened. Contribution to YPARD ten year celebrations Stronger linkages with associated organisations including Agrinatura

M&E: Qualitative feedback of participants of the Tropentag Increased number of members, which can be attributed to Tropentag. Broadened network of YPARD with key contacts. Up-to date blog posts on YPARD’s website.

National representatives attend strategic national agricultural development eventsIn order to increase visibility of YPARD and to bring in the voice of youth in strategy development in agricultural development, YPs attend key events of agricultural development on national level.All National representatives identify at least one key event of agricultural development (can be agricultural forum or similar) in their country and actively participate in it.

Output: YPARD National representatives represent the interests of YPs working in

agricultural sector. National representatives report the key results of the meeting and share them with

the members and other reps. National representatives build up institutional network on country level

M&E: In 3 countries National representatives participated in at least one agricultural

development event. Report of National representatives Increased network and recognition of YPARD by different stakeholders.

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YPARD Europe attends and contributes to EFARDThe European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD) aims to strengthen the contribution of European Agricultural Research for Development to poverty alleviation, food security, and sustainable development in developing countries by providing a platform for strategic dialogue among European stakeholder groups in order to promote research partnerships between European and Southern research communities.EFARD follows the principles of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), and contributes to GFAR’s Global Plan of Action, in partnership with other regional fora of GFAR.YPARD is an active member of the EFARD management team and thus contributes strongly on behalf of young professionals.

Output: YPARD ensures there is at least one YP in the management team. It is reported back to the members what is discussed in EFARDs forum

M&E: YPARD is recognized as an important stakeholder. Report to global coordination unit. Blog on the output is posted on YPARD’s website.

Support the setting of new policy agendas with strong youth involvementCreate topic specific policy working groups and identify and promote good practices of youth involvement in policy processes

Output: stronger youth voice and involvement in policy processes

M&E: 2 groups created with at least five active people; 10 good practices collected and published

Objective 3: YPs connected and info-and knowledge exchange facilitatedSince the website of YPARD is an important part of YPARD in connecting YP’s and exchange information and knowledge, the activities in it are of high importance for the development of YPARD Europe. The activities in this area are intended to inform, motivate and strengthen the active participation of registered European members, as well as to attract and getting potential members to register. As well the exchange with the other regions should be encouraged.

Regular information on YPARD’s homepage about agricultural and agricultural development landscape of EuropeYPARD Europe strongly contributes to activate and inform members on a regular basis about current topics in ARD and agriculture in general (In a broad sense), as well as about job opportunities, funding and professional training in Europe and globally.

Output: An up-to-date YPARD website on European news, events, conferences, job and

funding opportunities Members and National representatives actively contribute through article writing

and latest news and funding information.

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M&E: Up to date information is posted by European Coordinator, YPARD Europe

working group and members.

YPARD Europe and its countries on Facebook or other social media (country specific)In summer 2013 YPARD Europe opened up its “own” Facebook group in order to share European specific information on it. The group is open to everyone. In addition most of the countries involved in YPARD Europe maintain an own group in mainly Facebook (except Russia; to be found on vk). Country specific and European specific information are shared on a regular base and exchange within the groups is promoted.

Output: Up-to date information sharing on Facebook group YPARD Europe. Up-to date information sharing on Facebook group of YPARD countries. Interaction of group members in both, European group and country specific groups

M&E: Number of all groups increase slightly Information is shared on a regular basis

Objective 4: Access to resources and capacity building opportunities facilitated

National representatives realize specific activities in their respective countries

Networking with targeted partners and negotiate specific collaboration agreementsYPARD Europe and country and local levels will focus on networking with targeted partners. It will be agreed on collaboration of use for both partners. It is the aim that on both, regional and local level, that at least two networking partners are identified and specific collaboration is agreed.

Output: Networking partners are officially named on YPARD’s website Collaboration takes place and National representatives are in regular exchange with

networking partner. YPARD Europe coordination unit collaborates with networking partner and stays in

regular exchange.

M&E: List of networking partners of YPARD local and regional is reported to global

coordination unit and the partners officially named on YPARD’s website. Agreements on collaboration are documented.

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Objective 5: Diversified funding sources secured

Identifying possible funding opportunities

Funding should be sought for regional level activities by the regional coordinator. Additionally country representatives should engage on fundraising activities and may seek the support of the regional coordinator.

Output: National representatives and the European coordinator actively identify and define

additional funding of activities.

M&E: Possible funding opportunities are compiled in a list and activated. Explore the relationship with the Mercator Foundation Switzerland for the

Tropentag 2016 meeting and possible regional event.

Objective 6: Strong management supporting the platformIt is important to strengthen the existing network and expand it. The idea is not to obtain as many members as possible in a short time, but to attract new members who are willing to actively participate and see them as part of YPARD Europe. This will be achieved through close cooperation with YPARD global and the appointment of country representatives

Currently, there is an unofficial working group of YPARD Europe. Decisions often are taken by discussing with this unofficial group built by a group of Country Reps. Therefore the aim for 2016 is to form a formal working group which meets and exchanges on a regular basis. The working group will aim to meet face to face once a year to strengthen their work. The size of the working group is a maximum number of 7 National representatives. Main working topics are:

Defining priorities in the development of YPARD Europe Planning the activities of YPARD Europe, but also give suggestions for activities

on country level. Defining the contribution to ARD committees and community.

Output: Working group identifies and acts as the core team of YPARD Europe. Priorities in developing YPARD Europe are defined by the working group.

M&E: Official working group of YPARD Europe is created Priorities in developing YPARD Europe are defined and the main activities

planned. The working group has regular meetings via skype. The working group holds a face to face meeting once a year.

Identifying and nominating potential Country representativesYPs are well connected within their country of origin. It is therefore important to determine National representatives because they are closer to potential members. Furthermore National

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representatives know institutes active in ARD, the main ARD events and also the agricultural landscape in their countries. National representatives connect to key persons and institutions for YPARD and participate in the countries’ most important ARD events and meetings, or any agricultural event which might be from importance for policy making or reaching new members. National representatives give YPARD Europe a face and voice.

Output: Possible National representatives of European countries are identified and strongly

involved in the development of YPARD Europe. They build up working groups in their countries and recruit new members.

National representatives start to establish local events and meetings on a specific topic

M&E: Number of countries, in which YPARD Europe is represented by country

representatives, increased by at least 20 countries.

Country representatives set up working groups in their countriesNational representatives are encouraged to set up working groups of about 3 to 5 people in order to share/be relieved from the voluntary workload. The aim of a working group on country level is to decide on activities, exchange information, to share the workload of activities and to strengthen the base on country level. Those working groups meet on a regular base but are free in how to get organized. The lead is upon the National representative.The working groups are composed by YPs of different stakeholder groups.

Defining priorities in the development of YPARD Europe

Output: Working group identifies and acts as core team on country level. The working group realizes activities and shares its workload. YPs of different institutions/organizations/private companies are involved

M&E: Working groups in at least five countries are composed and working well. Reporting back to the regional coordination unit

2. Terms of References

2.1 Workplan and Timeframe (Duration)

The duration of this LOA is starting upon signature of the agreement by both partners until the 30th of April, 2017

- Preparatory activities for the annual plan to be prepared by 1st May 2016, documenting country activities supervision by the regional office, through elaborated time frame and significant planned milestones.

- Final Report consisting of a narrative report and financial report to be submitted before 30th April, 2017.

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2.2 Monitoring Mechanisms and Reporting Requirements

All reports, feedback forms and participant action plans and documents should be provided to Mr Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary, GFAR. The final report and statement of account (certified as to its correctness by the responsible officer) specifying actual utilization of funds should be submitted by 30th April, 2017.

3. Inputs to be provided free of charge by Service Provider

3.1 List of Inputs

3.1 List of inputsa. The Service Provider will provide 50% of the time of Libuška Valešová, Coordinator of the YPARD Europe office. b. The Service Provider will provide office space and office equipment required for the implementation of the project. c. The Service Provider will provide possible cost on communications, including phone and internet charges.d. The Service Provider will provide assistance and supervision service from CLUS and other potential staff.

3.2 Timing of inputsThe inputs listed above will be provided for the duration of the project.

4. Inputs to provided in kind by FAO

List of Inputsa) Time and cooperation of the YPARD Director and Communication and

Knowledge Manager

5. Detailed budget

Contribution to YPARD Europe (USD)Activity description Item Price/ Units Total (USD)

Contribution to a regional coordinator

Contribution to annual salary of the regional coordinator lump sum 10,000

Local travel for events (in-country)

DSA* including transportation, meals, accommodation for country representatives in their own country

7 travels * 150 USD 1,050

Participation in Tropentag 10 year celebrations

Return Transportation by bus from Prague to Vienna + DSA* including accommodation, for the regional coordinator for 4 days 150 + 4*87.5 500

EFARD meeting participation

DSA* (meals, transportation, accommodation) for one YPARD representative (currently André Stucki) for

500

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EFARD meeting - 1 dayStrategic national ARD events

DSA* including Transportation (in-country) and meals for 5 days 5*200 1,000

Youth in policy development

4 meetings by country representatives with strategic partners – DSA* including in-country transportation 4*237.5 950

Setup and support regional working group

Annual face-to-face meeting for 7 c’reps – DSA* including transportation and meals 7*300 2,100

Identify and support new national reps through an annual face to face meeting

DSA* including transportation, meals, accommodation for country representatives 6*400 2,400

Support to national working groups and their meetings

Lump sum including transportation and meals for 5 national meetings

5*200

1,000Contribution for an Intern

Contribution for a part time position 123 days * 40USD/day 5,000

Total 24,500Overheads %7 (in-kind contribution from CULS) 1,400

*Special DSA

6. Responsible Officer

Courtney Paisley, YPARD Director will monitor the proper implementation of the Agreement and will certify to the Budget Holder, Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary, GFAR Secretariat, that the terms of the agreement have been satisfactorily met and that the appropriate payments can be made.

7. Reimbursements

The Implementing partner will reimburse to FAO any overpayments that may have been effected or excess funds, which may remain after completion of the services/work.

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ANNEX 2

YPARD Business Plan’s Logframe

Hierarchy of objectivesStrategy of Intervention Key Indicators Data Sources

Means of Verification

Impact (Overall Goal) Impact Indicators

Sustainably improved livelihoods worldwide where young professionals are proactively contributing towards innovative agricultural development.

Sustainable agricultural development with a strong proportion of well-informed and trained YPs who provide dynamic input

A number of new ideas emerging from Young ProfessionalsInstitutional changes to reflect the importance of Young Professionals (YPs)

Outcomes Outcome Indicators

1. Improved perception of young people on agriculture.

5% increase in young people selecting food and agriculture as a field of study

5% increase in food and agricultural messages in online and traditional media

Agricultural annual enrolment figures in selected Universities

Selected media sources monitored and reported trends in the YPARD web and communications report

2.Young people contribute to strategic policy debates in agricultural development.

Youth are recognised as an important stakeholder group for consultation and inclusion in discussions

Reference to youth as stakeholders or evidence of increased numbers of YPs expressing their views in policy discussion documents

Visible youth input in conference and meeting documentation

Policy discussion documents in agricultural development

3. Enabled young professionals reach their full potential in agricultural development.

50% of YPARD members in 2018 feel they have good access to better information and capacity development opportunities

YPARD member satisfaction survey

4. YPARD is a sustainable platform. 80% achievement of all annual plans Annual reportLast

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Outputs (per outcome) Output Indicators

For outcome1: Improved perception of young people on agriculture

Output 1

Promote agriculture among young people.

Increase of YPARD and youth messages A diversity of external sources highlighting YPARD and youth in agriculture messages

Youth taking part in curricula reform discussions, contributing to it meeting youth needs

More age disaggregated data available in the agricultural development sector.

Annual report

Web and Communications report

Study reports published by YPARD

Blogs on curriculum discussions

Partner studies

For outcome 2: Young people contribute to strategic policy debates in agricultural development

Output 2

Opportunities for young people to contribute to strategic policy debates in agricultural development created.

3 organisations work with YPARD annually to have youth engagement in their event2 organisations make a special funding provision for YPs annually to attend an event and provide input

Annual reportEmails outlining joint partnership

Conference reports

For outcome 3 Enabled young professionals to reach their full potential in agricultural development.

Output 3

Young Professionals connected and information and knowledge exchange facilitated.

Website and social media channels further developed and widely used

20% more members say they have benefitted from

YPARD web and communications reportGoogle analytics and social media monitoring tools

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Means of Verification networking events since 2013 YPARD member satisfaction survey

External reviews

Output 4

Access to resources and capacity building opportunities facilitated.

70% of members are happy with the level of capacity development opportunities listed through YPARD

20% increase from 2014 in resources in 2018 for national activities

YPARD member satisfaction surveyAnnual reportAnnual budget

For outcome 4 YPARD is a sustainable platform

Output 5 Diversified funding sources secured.

5 funding sources secured for 2014-2018 activitiesNo single donor provides more than 50% of the budget

Annual ReportAnnual Budget

Output 6 Strong management supporting the platform

80% achievement of all annual plans YPARD member satisfaction surveyAnnual report

Lists of Activities:

Output 1: Promote agriculture among young people

1.1 Use of multi-media to promote agriculture Contribute to at least 5 television, radio, or web programs with activities or interviews with successful YPs annually. (general or farm specific)

Annual reportTelevision recordingsAudio recordings

1.1.1 Develop high quality videos by YPs for YPs in agricultural development

2 high quality video/films produced and promoted by 2017

Videos posted on YouTube and the YPARD website

1.2 Develop success stories of young role models and youth insights in agricultural

7 stories on young role models in food and agricultural development developed annually

YPARD ‘Showcase’ on the website

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development

1.2.1 Make a ‘special call’ for success stories in relation to themes or special events

3 success stories annually on a theme based on a call for contribution

YPARD ‘showcase’ on the website

1.3 Widely publish success stories in different media to attract young people

At least 2 stories shared annually by partners (WFO, Paepard, Ardyis, egfar, GYIN, etc.)

Partner websites

1.3.1 Develop or adapt a ‘how to’ booklet for reaching out to local media for those featured

1 booklet developed or adapted and shared with those YPs profiled by end 2015

Booklet available on YPARD website

1.3.2 Encourage those profiled to disseminate their stories and share contacts, where possible

15 stories shared in local media by end 2018 Documented evidence of stories (clippings, scans, videos)

1.4 Inform secondary students about the agricultural sector (N)

10 secondary schools visited annually by successful YPs to present their experience in the food and agricultural sector (Using key events like world food day, where relevant)

Reports written by national representatives with photos

Blogs on website

1.4.1 Quality control of content of presentations done by national representatives

National representative reviews all presentations for quality

High quality presentations summarised on website

1.5 Reach out to non-traditional partners to diversify stakeholder base

Information and at least 2 activities reaching diverse potential members, through 2 non traditional partners annually

Annual report YPARD websiteNon-traditional partners’ website

1.6 Contribute to agricultural curriculum reform discussion

At least 1 partnership built with a university to work together by 2016

Annual report

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1.6.1 Mobilise YPs to provide feedback on university curriculum reform

Quality input provided by YPs for at least one educational institution by 2017

Annual reportBlog on curriculum reform

1.7 Study on youth aspirations and opportunities for youth in the agricultural value chain for the Drylands CRP

1 study report finalised by end of 2015 Report posted in YPARD e-library

1.7.1 External consultant recruited by GCU

Qualified individual takes the lead on designing and implementing youth focused research in the Drylands CRP

Consultancy contract

1.7.2 Coordination of report with partners

Report includes input from GCU, SC and ICARDA Report is cited in the CRP work strategy as a basis for youth programming

1.7.3 Wide dissemination of the report to partners and stakeholders

Report is shared widely Links to report on partners’ and stakeholder websites

1.9 Hold special events to attract and generate attention in agriculture

4 special events are held annually to attract interest in youth and agriculture

Annual report Blog posts of events

1.10 Engage with the Global Foresight Academy on foresight activities

Coaching of one foresight YPARD ambassador and engage at least 20 interested YPARD members in foresight by 2018

Global Foresight websiteBlogs on ypard.net

1.11 Advocate for youth focused funding in agricultural development (more scholarships, fellowships, internships, etc)

More funded youth opportunities available and opportunities posted on www.ypard.net

Web and communications reportPostings on YPARD’s content management system

1.11.1 Discuss with donors on the need for more youth focused opportunities

Discussions and/or presentations on the issue Minutes of the global donor platform theme discussions

1.12 Inform the development of youth strategies and activities in partner institutions

At least one organisation engages in discussions with YPARD annually on the development of a youth strategy

Organisational youth strategiesAcknowledgment in partnering with YPARD

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Annual report

1.13 Strong gender representation in membership and activities as a cross-cutting theme to attract more young women to the sector

Female representation in membership increases from 30% to 38% by 2018

Young women participating in agricultural development activities through YPARD is 40%

Membership statistics in web and communications report

Event reports

Output 2: Create inter-institutional linkages between YPs and policymakers.

2.1 Facilitate training opportunities in policy advocacy and analysis for young professionals in partnership

50 YPs trained and 20 actively contributing to policy debates and decision-making by end of 2018

Workshop reportBlog contributions on website

2.2 Develop a policy training guide for YPs 3 Policy guides available in English, French, Chinese by end of 2018250 hits of the guide online

Policy guide on websiteWeb and communications report Google analyticsAnnual report

2.3 Support the setting of new policy agendas with strong youth involvement

At least 1 policy agenda designed, recognizing YPARD input by 2018

Policy agenda report acknowledgement

2.3.1 Make links with relevant organisations to engage in policy activities from the beginning

At least 3 organisations visited at each level by end of 2017

Annual report

2.3.2 Collaborative partnership agreements signed with policy makers eg. AU, EP national governments, APEG.

At least one partnership agreement signed by 2018 Signed agreementsAnnual report

2.4 Produce youth policy reports from working groups discussions

4 policy reports by YPs in agricultural policy areas by 2018

Policy briefs available on website

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Policy reports shared at four key eventsConference or meeting reports referring to policy briefs

2.4.1 Create topic specific policy working groups

2 groups created with at least 5 active people in each by 2016

Annual report

2.5 Identify and promote good practices of youth involvement in policy processes

10 good practices collected and published by 2017 YPARD websiteAnnual report

2.5.1 Create a competition for youth policy success stories and publish results

20 competition entrants and 3 success stories published by 2016

WebsiteSocial media channels

2.5.2 Best practices of youth engagement within the CGIAR

Booklet developed incorporating the best practices among CGIAR centres and CRPs by end 2015

Ypard websiteCGIAR website

2.6 Identify thematic policy priorities of YPARD for the next 4 years.

Undertake a consultative process with the YPARD network to identify policy priorities by end 2014

Online discussionAnnual report

2.7 YPs participate in strategic policy events at local, national, regional and global levels.

2 events annually where youth input is recognised Minutes of eventsAnnual report

2.8 Youth representatives sitting on steering and advisory committees of institutions in agricultural development

At least 1 additional YPARD member sitting on the steering and advisory committees of an agricultural development institution by 2018

Official invitation letterAnnual report

Output 3: YPs connected and information and knowledge exchange facilitated3.1. Technically facilitate the submission of info by YPs for the website

Gather feedback from users and auditors on the “user-friendliness” of the website

Website assessment by the external audit

3.1.1 Provide guidelines and trainings to members on how to post info to the

A new page of the site is designed to provide guidance ( FAQs, a video, screenshots) increasing the number of

Website pageWeb and comms report

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Means of Verification website posts submitted directly by YPs by 20% Google analytics3.1.2 Provide tips and tricks to write good blog posts and edit submitted blog posts

A multilingual section is created on the website that lists tips and tricks to write and edit blog posts, increasing quality and reducing editing time by 20%

Annual ReportWebsite

3.2 Commission search engine optimization for website to increase YPARD website visibility and traffic

Engine optimization site report is created

40% increase of the traffic on the website from search engines

Engine optimization report Web and communications report, with input from google analytics

3.3 Improvement of website and services 70% satisfaction rating by YPARD members on website and services by end 2017

Member satisfaction survey

3.3.1 Maintain and improve service and delivery of the newsletter and funding news bulletin

50% increase of subscribers to the mailing list by end of 201690% of the mailing list members receive the newsletters by end of 2016

Website databaseWeb and communications report

3.3.2 Further development of members’ database through a featured page.

Visibility and access to the members’ database and key numbers is improved through a featured page Website

3.3.3 Commission audit of the website for improvement

Report of external audit Strong recommendations are put into a plan of implementation

Audit report

Implementation plan3.3.2 Boost YPARD news publication at all levels by generating more content by the YPARD team

20% more original YPARD news content elaborated at all levels by end 2017

Web and communications report

3.3.3 More information posted on the website through volunteers from different regions (eng/spa/fre/chi…)

1-2 volunteers are identified in each YPARD region and a system to effectively coordinate their work is implemented


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Means of Verification 3.3.4 Solicit more original content in languages other than English

Increase by 10-15 % in original multilingual content by 2018


3.3.5 Consider potential for a messaging service on the YPARD platform

Obtain recommendations from web development experts Internal documentation

3.4 Manage and respond to information requests on [email protected]

A breakdown of request types sent to YPARD Annual report

3.5 Coordinate communications and social media activities at global, regional and national levels

Regional representatives and at least 30% of national reps trained in social media

Guidelines elaborated

Social media accounts created and populated

Guidelines


Social media accounts

3.6 Organize regional and national networking events, targeting specific content areas

Increase of number of member registration on www.ypard.net

Increased visits on the website in the days following the event from that location

Blogs summarizing the areas of communication and way forward

Strategy and work plansBlogs on the website Annual reportWebsite databaseWeb and communications report with input fromgoogle analytics

3.7 Consolidate membership statistics Lists of members provided by national representatives who have no internet access or interest in an online presence

Excel sheets of offline members

3.8 Increase membership and awareness of YPARD among YPs

Regional coordinators and national reps design promotional strategies to increase membership

Promotional strategiesWeb and comms documentWebsite content management system

3.9 YPARD brand standardization Common branding and adherence to guidelines at global, regional and national levels by end 2015

Brand standardization documentMaterials produced at all levels

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Means of Verification 3.10 Produce a YPARD promotional video Video is developed that explains what YPARD is and

what it does by end 2016Video available on the YPARD website

3.11 Develop a community of practice to share experiences and plan for comprehensive youth in agriculture programmes

At least five organisations meet to discuss youth in agriculture every three months

Meeting minutesAnnual report

3.12 YPARD global meeting where representatives from around the world exchange experiences and learn how to be better youth leaders

35 representatives attend, contribute and follow up on a global meeting in 2017

Meeting reportBlogs on websiteAnnual report

Output 4: Access to resources and capacity building opportunities facilitated

4.1 Implement mentoring programme Functional mentoring programme in place by end of 2015Mentoring coordinator recruited by early 2015

Mentoring reportsAnnual reportContract of mentoring coordinator

4.1.1 Identification of mentors/mentees At least 10 mentors and mentees identified in agricultural development by end of 2015 and 50 by 2018 Contracts of mentoring relationships

4.1.2 Set up of the online mentoring platform

Online mentoring platform operational by 2015 Website

4.1.3 Recruit mentors Database of mentors established by end of 2015 Mentoring report

4.3.4 Matching of mentors and mentees At least 10 mentors and mentees are matched by the end of 2015 and 50 by 2018

Mentoring agreementsMentoring report

4.3.5 Mentors/mentees relationship facilitated

Mentoring agreements which demonstrate continued relationships

Mentoring agreements

4.3.6 Follow up and M&E on relationships

60% satisfaction of the mentors/mentees enrolled with testimonials on usefulness of the programme

M&E report of the mentoring programme

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Satisfaction survey of mentors/mentees4.4 Follow-up on agrivivo project on connecting YPs to senior professionals

Engagement of YPs with senior professionals in Agrivivo Agrivivo websiteAnnual report

4.5 Track and share relevant info with members and partners on trainings

At least 10 postings per month related to capacity development are provided via YPARD

Website Web and Comms report

4.6 Identifying capacity development needs of young professionals to inform capacity development strategies

At least 5 issues/themes identified in three countries by end of 2015

Annual report

4.6.1 Partner with capacity development institutions to tailor their programmes towards the needs of YPs

At least 2 capacity development institutions tailor their capacity development strategies to the expressed needs of YPs by end 2018

Annual report

4.6.2 Represent the voice of youth in the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP)

YPARD recognised as providing the youth voice to global, regional and national capacity development strategies

TAP websiteMeeting minutes

4.6.3 Facilitate trainings with partners on expressed needs of YPs

At least one training facilitated on a relevant subject annually at national level

Annual reportWorkshop report

4.7 Develop partnerships to produce guidelines on engaging with young professionals in agricultural development

Guidelines and best practices are collected and shared broadly by end 2017

Guidelines

4.8 YPARD national representatives receive capacity development to strengthen their role as youth leaders

25% of YPARD representatives receive formal training by end 2017

40% of YPARD representatives feel they have developed their capacity by being a YPARD representative by end 2017

Annual reportBlogs on websiteMember satisfaction

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4.9 Development of agricultural entrepreneurship trainings

2 entrepreneurship trainings are facilitated for YPs in agriculture with a partner by end 2018

Training reportAnnual report

Output 5: Diversified funding sources secured

5.1 Networking with targeted donors Relationships developed with at least 3 donors at each level by end 2015

Internal documentation

5.2 Demonstrate financial contributions to YPARD

All hard and in-kind funding sources documented on an annual basis

Annual budget

5.2.1 Clarify financial contributions of hosting arrangements

Develop new agreements and MOUs where needed MOUs with explicit funding indications

5.3 Develop the business plan Business plan with projected working financial capital developed by first quarter of 2014

Business plan

5.3.1 Develop concept notes for targeted donors based on business plan

Concept notes are developed by end 2014 and regularly thereafter

Concept notes

5.4 Explore fee-paying YPARD services Develop a proposal for fee paying YPARD services for consideration by end of 2016

Proposal document

5.5 Mapping of potential donors & their interest with YPARD

Mapping study of donors completed to YPARD interests and 80% of identified matches contacted by end 2015

Mapping document of matching interests with potential donors

5.6 Part time fundraiser employed to help diversify funding sources

Part time fundraiser recruited by end 2014 Fundraiser contract

5.7 Submit YPARD business plan to Business Schools

Revised business plan of YPARD with additional insight by 2015

Revised business plan

5.8 Explore crowdsourcing platforms for youth led agricultural projects

Analysis and cost benefit is established by end 2015 Analysis paper

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Output 6: Strong management supporting the platform

6.1 Review of management structure of YPARD

90% of all management staff feel their roles are clear by end of 2014

Performance appraisalsReview report

6.1.1 Internal review or revision of existing management structures at all levels (including staff recruitment)

Review of management structures and hosting and roles and responsibilities completed by end of 2014

Review report

6.1.2 Review and revision of roles and responsibilities at all levels and annual review

Review of management structures and hosting and roles and responsibilities completed by end of 2014

Review report

6.2 Recruit new members of staff at global and regional level

New full time staff in GCU by end 2014 in Africa by end 2015 in Asia by end 2016

Staff contractsAnnual report

6.3 Develop and put in place a performance review system (SC, GCU, RC and NR)

90% of YPARD managers (global, regional and national) have annual plans and personal performance reviews by 2018

Document describing performance review system

Annual documentation of individual performance appraisals

6.4 Review and renegotiation of hosting arrangements

3 revised agreements signed (Asia, Africa and LAC)

75% of regional reps demonstrate improved performance by end of 2015

Noted improvement of communication between regional and national levels

Signed MOU documents

Performance score in performance review of regional coordinators

Satisfaction survey among national representatives

6.5 Expansion of management structures in new regions and countries

New regional hosting agreement put into place for West Signed MOU documents

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and Central Africa by end of 2015

New regional hosting agreement put into place for Middle East and North Africa by end of 2015

6.6 Up-to-date YPARD strategic plan Strategic plan completed by end of first quarter of 2014 Strategic plan document

6.6.1 Formalise and implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation strategy for activities at all levels

M&E indicators identifiedReporting mechanisms identified

Monitoring and evaluation indicatorsAnnual reportStrategic Plan

6.6.2 Establish national and/or local plans in line with the overall strategic plan and incorporated into regional plans

All four regional plans developed with input from national level

Strategic PlanRegional plans

6.7 Link national YPARD reps with partners for collaboration, where feasible

At least 30% of nat. reps put in contact with key national institutions by end 2016

At least 1 national representative is linked to a donor annually

Annual reportNational level proposals

6.8 Tracing surveys of former YPARD members

Implementing a tracer survey by end of 2016 to determine the value of YPARD to former members as part of M&E efforts

Tracer survey

6.9 Develop annual planning and approval system for global, regional and national levels

Comprehensive and cohesive plan developed at all levels, annually approved by the Steering Committee

Annual plans

6.10 Develop and implement annual satisfaction survey among management structures and YPARD members

Survey implemented annually Satisfaction survey results

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ANNEX D: THE NEW DETAILED BANKING INSTRUCTIONS

BANK NAME &ADDRESS/ BANCA E INDIRIZZO Ceska sporitelna a. s. , Budejovicka 1518/13b, Praha 4, 140 00, Ceska republika

CITY/ COUNTRY- CITTA`/STATO Prague/ Czech Republic

BANK BRANCH/ AGENZIA Ceska sporitelna, Praha 4

SWIFT CODE/CODICE SWIFT GIBACZPXXXX

ACCOUNT NAME/ INTESTAZIONE CONTO Ceska zemedelska univerzita v PrazeACCOUNT NUMBER/ NUMERO DI CONTO 500022222/0800

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