UNEP GEF PIR FY 06(1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017)
1. PROJECT GENERAL INFORMATION
Executing Agency:
Project partners:
· University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
· University of Peradeniya (Department of Animal Science), Sri Lanka
· National Institute of Animal Husbandry (NIAH), Vietnam
Geographical Scope:
GEF project ID:
NA
April 2015
US$ 1,806,550
US$1,759,223
US$ 8,267,139
Actual expenditures entered in IMIS as of 30 June 2017:
US$1,759,223
Leveraged financing:
USD 4,486,139
Project summary
The outcomes of this project will be; a) Enhanced Conservation & Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) using Decision support Tools (DSTs) and b) increased capacity & enhanced knowledge to use DSTs for conservation of livestock diversity at national & global levels in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The DSTs will be developed to identify and manage priority FAnGR, and to assess, strengthen and monitor the policies and market structures that support the conservation through utilization of FAnGR and their wild relatives for the benefit of human livelihoods. The tools will be applied through capacity-building and awareness-raising mechanisms that will both emphasize the value (conservation and potential market return) of FAnGR and ensure that the tools are embedded in and used efficiently by institutional programmes and by poor livestock keepers. The project aims not only to conserve globally significant FAnGR within the four project countries, but it will also serve as a model for replication in other Asian countries and beyond.
Project status FY10
The project started with the signing of the agreement between UNEP and ILRI, and the appointment of the Regional Project Coordinator (RPC) in March 2009. The National Project Directors (NPD) were in place in April/May 2009. The national executing agencies appointed the National Steering Committees (NSC) as proposed in PDF B, However Regional Project Steering Committee members were of the view that Pakistan should re-compose the NSC from that proposed to include relevant ministries and agencies involved in livestock.
The project inception workshop was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in June 2009. The project was officially launched under the auspices of the State Minister for Environment and Forest and the Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Vice Chancellor of BAU and the Director of BAU Research System (BAURES). Local newspaper reporters gave a wide coverage of the launching ceremony events which emphasized the need to converse the indigenous animal genetic resources, and their importance in enhancing rural livelihood incomes. Project flier describing the objectives and development goals of the project was distributed during the launch. Also, the global website for the project was also officially launched ( www.fangrasia.org ). Subsequently, a national website for Bangladesh in English and Bengali was launched in February 2010 ( www.fangrbd.org ), and for Sri Lanka in English, Sinhala and Tamil is under preparation.
Project status FY11
The project held a successful 2nd Regional Project Steering Committee meeting in Vietnam in September 2010. This meeting reviewed the activities undertaken in the project countries. Progress was deemed satisfactory, except in Pakistan, where no activities were undertaken by PARC from inception. Outputs that had to be completed by the end of 2011 were prioritized. The NPD from Pakistan did not attend the meeting; however a representative from the GEF cell of the Ministry of Environment, Government of Pakistan attended the meeting. During the RPSC meeting in Vietnam, separate discussions were held with the GEF focal person in Pakistan, ILRI project coordination team, and the UNEP task manager, and it was agreed that GEF Pakistan would take the initiative to look for a suitable institution to replace PARC as national executing agency in Pakistan. In January 2011, GEF focal person in Pakistan convened a meeting in Islamabad with PARC, Ministry of Livestock, University of Agriculture in Faisalabad and the regional project coordinator. At this meeting it was decided to invite the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) to be the national executing agency for Pakistan, an invitation which was accepted. Subsequently, on the 19th January 2011, a Collaborative Research Agreement between UAF and ILRI was signed, and the project was launched in Pakistan the same day. In Pakistan, the NSC members, project assistant, site managers and community level workers are in place, and the required equipment has been purchased.
Training on genetic/phenotypic characterization and longitudinal recording of production, reproduction and management aspects of the flocks/herds over period of time for Vietnam and Sri Lanka was conducted by ILRI scientists in September 2010, and for Pakistan it was conducted in May 2011. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam have completed the blood sampling of chicken, goats and pigs for molecular characterization, and also have completed the first round of longitudinal survey. Pakistan started the blood sampling at the end of June/July, and continued thereafter with the longitudinal survey.
During this reporting period all countries held NSC meetings, and conducted site coordination meetings at each site. The outbreak of raniket disease in chicken in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in some of project villages was reported and promptly bought under control by the country project teams in collaboration with the government/NGO extension staff. Farmer training programs were conducted in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Project status FY12
Prior to the 3rd Regional Project Steering Committee meeting which was held in Kandy, Sri Lanka in September 2011, a national seminar was organized by the University of Peradeniya titled ‘Conservation and Sustainable use of Indigenous Genetic Diversity in Poultry, Goats and Pigs”. At this seminar the NPDs made presentations on the status of chicken, goats/pigs in their respective countries and highlighted the impact of GEF activities addressing some of the constraints.
The RPSC members reviewed the activities undertaken in the project countries, and were satisfied with the progress that was being made. The members also commended the progress that the Pakistan project team had made in a short period of time. Outputs that had to be completed by the end of 2012 were prioritized.
A National Goat Show was organized by University of Agriculture, Pakistan under the auspices of the project in October, 2011. This was a major event where various goat breeds were gathered from various provinces in Pakistan to compete for beauty, weight and milk.
Graduate students attached to the project from all four countries were trained on molecular characterization at the joint ILRI-CAAS laboratory in Beijing, China.
During this reporting period all countries have had NSC meetings, and all countries have conducted site coordination meetings at each site. The outbreak of raniket disease in chicken in some of the project villages in all four countries was promptly bought under control by the country project teams in collaboration with the government/NGO extension staff. Farmer training programs and cross visits have been conducted in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
The mid-review for the project started early 2012, the reviewer visited all project countries and sites. RPC/ILRI scientist accompanied the reviewer during his visits to project countries.
Project status FY13
The fourth Regional Project Steering Committee meeting that was held in Pakistan in September 2012 reviewed the activities undertaken in the project countries, and was satisfied with the progress achieved in all four countries. The revised Plan of Activities for the project (March 2009 to March 2014) presented by the RPC was discussed and approved the RPSC members. It was deemed necessary to continue monitoring some of the on-going activities on breeding tools, management protocols, and herd/flock monitoring. It was also agreed that the policy and market activities and refining of DSTs to be continued till the end of the project period. In principle, the proposal by the NPDs to undertake appropriate intervention within the scope of the planned activities was approved. Members requested the NPDs to prepare a detailed proposal for interventions with an M&E plan and budget and submit to RPC and PL by October 2012.
During the RPSC meeting, two side events were organized. National seminar on ‘Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Indigenous Chicken, Goats and their wild relatives’, where the NPDs graduate students and ILRI scientist presented project data. National workshop on Country DAGRIS (Domestic Animal Genetic Resource Information system), where ILRI scientists presented the C-DAGRIS prepared for the four project countries.
For the second time a National Goat Show was organized by the project in Faisalabad, Pakistan in October, 2012, and in May/June breed-wise goat shows (Beetal, DDP, Nachi and Nuqri) were organized by the project in the project sites in Pakistan. Chicken shows/distribution ceremonies were held in project sites in Vietnam (Ho-Chicken festival), Bangladesh (Cock show) and Pakistan (indigenous cock distribution ceremony).
In January 2013, the site managers spent a month in ILRI/Nairobi to analyze and prepare draft reports on the longitudinal monitoring survey. They were assisted by ILRI scientists and research assistants. During the same period, the NPDs visited Nairobi to finalize the intervention plans and associated budgets. The NPDs and the site managers were trained on M&E, with special emphasis on intervention activities by an M&E consultant.
During this reporting period all countries held NSC meetings and site coordination meetings. Like in the previous years, the outbreak of NCD disease in chicken in some of the project villages in all four countries was promptly bought under control by the country project teams in collaboration with the government/NGO extension staff. Farmer training programs, awareness workshops and farmer cross visits geared towards the proposed intervention activities were conducted in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Country based indigenous Domestic Animal Genetic Resource Information system (DAGRIS) for all four project countries was developed by ILRI (Bangladesh- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_ba/ ; Vietnam- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_vt/ ;Pakistan- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_pk/ ; Sri Lanka- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_sk/ , Training manual and a user manual for uploading of information was also prepared. In each country around 30 NARS scientists and academics were trained by ILRI scientists on country DAGRIS and the methodology in populating the database.
Through project initiative, Indigenous goat breed associations are being formed/registered in Pakistan and Bangladesh, and indigenous chicken associations formed and registered in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
The additional funds to support the genotyping of 288 goat samples from Pakistan and Bangladesh were secured through BMZ funds. Once the results of the SNIP analyses from Germany arrives at the ILRI-CAAS joint lab in Beijing, 2 national scientist from Pakistan and Bangladesh will visit Beijing and together with the ILRI scientist will analyse and prepare publications.
The mid-term review has been finalized at the end of June 2013. The main recommendations include:
1. To revise and to reschedule project activities to increase impact and sustainability.
2. Increase synergies of project activities with relevant international partners.
3. The project needs to include and to catalyse direct intervention leading to immediate improvement of productivity.
4. Update, open access and institutional based project information and dissemination tools (websites, country DAGRIS, publications).
5. A one year project extension.
. The project is planning actions to follow on these recommendations.
Project status FY14
The fifth Regional Project Steering Committee meeting that was held in Vietnam in November 2013 reviewed the activities undertaken in the project countries, and was satisfied with the progress achieved in all four countries. The committee also carefully reviewed the recommendations of the mid-term reviewer. The following main recommendations were made: (a) to revise and to reschedule some of the project activities in order to enhance impact and ensure sustainability, (b) increase synergies of project activities with relevant international partners. (c) need to make direct interventions and catalyse the same so as to realize productivity improvements, thus improved the peoples’ livelihoods., and (d) apply for a one year project extension to consolidate the above 3 sets of activities.
In line with MTR recommendations, the members agreed to the no cost extension of the project for a period of 1 year, and decided to carefully review the plan of activities for the project for 2014 so as to address the other recommendations. The activity plan for 2014 was accordingly revised to continue monitoring the intervention activities in the project countries up to September 2014, and to undertake some new activities such as ‘Developing and supporting business models for multiplying and delivering improved indigenous, chicken, goats and pigs’.
Four indigenous chicken and goat associations that were formed under the project guidance and efforts have since been registered and are now functional. In addition, the old indigenous Ho-Chicken association in Vietnam has been strengthened and an incubator was provided to the association for hatching of Ho-chicken and other indigenous chicken eggs. A member of the Ho-chicken association on his initiative and funds invested in an incubator and providing additional service to the association members and other farmers. The chicken associations formed and registered in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were provided with incubators for hatching eggs. The member farmers were trained on hatching and incubator management.
For promoting sustainable conservation and improvement, three goat breed shows were supported by the project and held for the Nachi, DDP, and Nuqri breeds in three districts in Pakistan. The indigenous chicken associations in Bangladesh and the Ho-chicken association in Vietnam successfully organized indigenous chicken shows in their project sites. Pakistan also had a series of cock and hen (black and white barred indigenous chicken) distributions in project sites to mitigate inbreeding and improve productivity. This program benefitted over 500 local chicken farmers.
Artificial insemination in goats was considered as a priority and critical intervention to allow an expanded use of few top genetically superior bucks among the goat farmers, given the project’s observation that such breeding bucks were very scares. This is because most of genetically superior male goats are castrated at young age for sacrificial purposes. As a ground preparation for introducing AI in goats at reasonable scale, two training programs, one on semen collection and the other on synchronization and AI was conducted in Pakistan by the project in which 60goat AI technicians were trained. To augment these activities at farmer level, the Goat Breeders Association for Pakistan (GBAP) was formed and registered under the initiative of the farmers and the project. In March 2014, an international training course on AI of indigenous goats was organized by the project, and Dr. Victor Tsuma from Nairobi University was contracted as the trainer. The consultant also prepared a AI training manual on goats that would be used for future trainings and wider circulation.
In March 2014, project coordination meeting was held in Faisalabad, Pakistan where NPDs from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Vietnam attended. During this meeting the country budgets and the work plans for the NCE period was finalized.
During this reporting period all project countries held NSC meetings as wells as the site coordination meetings. Farmer training programs, awareness workshops and farmer cross visits were conducted in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Project status FY15
The project co-sponsored the 26th Annual PGIA Congress (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka) held in November 2014, where a special session was devoted to ‘animal biodiversity’. Twenty-two project staff from all 4 countries and invited speakers from India, Philippines and Nepal participated and made valuable presentation at this session. The congress was followed by a panel discussion organized by the project to discuss the issues related to the regional conservation of indigenous animal genetic resources.
The sixth Regional Project Steering Committee meeting that was held in Sri Lanka in November 2014 reviewed the activities undertaken in the project countries, and was satisfied with the progress achieved in all four countries. The committee also carefully reviewed the activities to be undertaken during the no cost extension period. The activity plan for 2015 was discussed and approved for the committee.
The indigenous chicken and goat associations formed and registered under the project guidance were provided technical backstopping in relation to incubator management and rearing of day old chicks In addition, the old indigenous Two members of the Ho-chicken association on their initiative and own funds invested in incubators to provide additional service to the association members and other farmers. These member farmers were trained on hatching and incubator management. The Indigenous chicken and goat societies formed in Bangladesh and the chicken associations formed in Sri Lanka were formally registered and continued providing technical support. The Goat Breeders Associations of Pakistan (GBAP) formed under the initiative and guidance of the project was provided technical support to initiate activities such as organizing breed shows, workshops, trainings etc.
For promoting sustainable conservation and breed improvement, two goat- shows (Makhi-cheeni, indigenous goats), goat breeding workshop and goat milk competition were supported by the project and organized in collaboration with GBAP in different districts in Pakistan. The Ho-chicken association in Vietnam in collaboration with the project successfully organized the Ho-Chicken festival in 2014. Pakistan continued distribution of cock and hen (black and white barred indigenous chicken) distributions in project sites to mitigate inbreeding and to improve productivity. Also, this chicken line was also distributed to flood affected areas in 2014. This program has benefitted over 1000 local chicken farmers.
In Pakistan, as a follow up of the ‘training of master trainers’ on artificial insemination in goats conducted in March 2014, training course for AI practitioners was conducted in December 2014. Awareness workshop for farmers on the advantages of AI in goats was organized in March 2015. Livestock officers of KPK were trained for data recording and genetic evaluation in indigenous cattle and goats in November, 2015. Another training workshop for livestock and poultry farmers on modern production and management technologies was organized in November.
In April 2015, project coordination meeting was held in Vietnam, in addition to the NPDs, Dr. Okeyo (ILRI), Dr. Marieta (UNEP) and the RPC attended. During this meeting the DSTs developed by the project were re-visited, breeding tools for Chicken, goats and pigs were finalized, activity work plan for 2015 and the country budgets for 2015 were finalized.
During this reporting period NSC meetings and site coordination meetings were held in all four project countries. Farmer awareness/training programs were conducted in all four project countries
Project status FY16
In all countries, technical inputs were extended to the chicken and goat societies established by the project. In Bangladesh, World Vision embraced project farmers and society activities into their regular program in both sites. In Bangladesh through project initiative, two partner organizations, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) and Bangladesh Association for Social Advancement (BASA) joined the indigenous goat development program.
Goat Breeders Association for Pakistan on their initiative is actively involved in organizing awareness programs. In Bangladesh, buck centres established is serving the goat farmers in their villages. In Vietnam, the Ho-chicken association farmers continue to invest their own resources to establish business models based on incubation of eggs. In Sri Lanka the poultry associations which were provided with incubators, are managing and serving the members efficiently. On their own initiative, some members have established grower farms and selling the growers to neighbouring farmers. Many of the above said activities paves the way for continued conservation of FAnGR and the sustainability of project efforts over the past years.
Pakistan continued distribution of cock and hen (black and white barred indigenous chicken) distributions in project sites to mitigate inbreeding and to improve productivity. This program has benefitted over 1000 local chicken farmers.
During this reporting period, site level exit workshops and national seminars were held in the project countries in collaboration with ILRI scientists, where farmers also participated. In addition to exit meetings at site level, in Sri Lanka a village chicken exhibition was also organized, where farmers exhibited the best village chicken cocks in their flocks. The best cocks were selected and the owners were awarded prizes. These village chicken exhibitions were televised in national media.
Project countries have been successful in preparing videos of the project activities, organizing national seminars and documenting project research activities, publications of training manuals, books, pictorial charts of indigenous breeds, and journal articles. All postgraduate students enrolled under the auspices of the project have successfully completed their studies.
Project status FY17
During this reporting period, site level exit workshops and national seminars were held in the project countries in collaboration with ILRI scientists. In Sri Lanka a village chicken exhibition was also organized, where farmers exhibited the best village chicken cocks in their flocks. The best cocks were selected and the owners were awarded prizes. National Goat Breeders Association in Pakistan is actively involved in organizing awareness programs. In Vietnam, the Ho-chicken association farmers continue to invest their own resources to establish business models based on incubation of eggs. In Sri Lanka the poultry associations which were provided with incubators, are managing and serving the members efficiently. On their own initiative, some members have established grower farms and selling the indigenous chicken to neighbouring farmers. Many of the above said activities pave the way for continued conservation of FAnGR and the sustainability of project efforts over the past years. Pakistan continued distribution of cock and hen (black and white barred indigenous chicken) distributions in project sites to mitigate inbreeding and to improve productivity. This program has benefitted over 1000 local chicken farmers.
Project countries have been successful in organizing national seminars and documenting project research activities, publications of training manuals, books, pictorial charts of indigenous breeds, and journal articles. All postgraduate students enrolled under the auspices of the project have successfully completed their studies.
Planned contribution to strategic priorities/targets
The project addresses the Biodiversity Strategic Objective 2 and its Strategic Programs 4 and 5 by supporting the mainstreaming of biodiversity in production landscapes of the agricultural sector through strengthening the policy and regulatory framework for FAnGR and their wild relatives, removing critical knowledge barriers including about the market value of FAnGR, and developing institutional capacities. This will be achieved by developing and applying mutually strengthening decision-support tools for: analysing policy and marketing options affecting livestock genetic resources and their wild relatives; setting priorities for conservation; and analysing the cost-benefits of breeding programmes incorporating market and non-market values.
2. PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Development objective: Conservation of indigenous livestock for future generations and their increased contribution to livelihoods through enhanced use.
The immediate objective of the project is to develop and make available effective tools to support decision making for the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous FAnGR and their wild relatives in developing countries.
Progress made towards meeting the project objective(s)
Overall progress made towards the achievement of the development and immediate objectives, and the project outcomes has been highly satisfactory. The project meticulously trained all stakeholders including farmers on their use of DSTs developed to support decision making for the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous FAnGR and their wild relativesThe DSTs manuals developed by the project countries are assessable through their country websites. Even though the project is upgrading the tools when new researched information becomes available, this activity has to be continued beyond the life of the project. Capacity-building, farmer cross visits and awareness-raising activities such as species/breed shows/festivals with the aim of emphasizing the value of FAnGR ensured that the tools are used efficiently by institutions/associations/societies. Capacity building activities of the project are a continuous process, and ideally increasing (non)governmental support will be needed to successfully achieve the project’s conservation and development objectives.
The project has addressed key constraints related to productivity and conservation issues as identified by farmers. Impacts of these interventions could be seen in better breeding strategies (buck centers in Bangladesh; AI in goats in Pakistan, boar exchange program in Vietnam), reduced mortality and litter sizes in ban pigs in Vietnam, increase in productivity, better housing and reduced predator losses among chicken in Sri Lanka. These activities were continuously nursed and monitored, however firm commitment from all stakeholders will be needed for sustainability of these interventions. The findings/information gathered has been disseminated globally by publications in International seminars and in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Progress towards the stated GEF Strategic Priorities and Targets if identified in project document
The project contributes through; capacity building, greater participation of (non)government agencies in animal biodiversity projects, and enhancing the participation of farming communities in GEF projects. National scientists, (under)graduate students, and grass root level extension personnel gained knowledge and improved their skills on development and use of public awareness materials on indigenous animals. They were empowered with knowledge and skills and enabled to gather information on genetic diversity, and market data on indigenous animals and their products, to be used to develop market strategies. The project has laid a strong foundation for all stakeholders in order to create a favorable policy environment towards indigenous farm animal genetic resources. At country level, policy initiatives have been successfully embedded in the national action plans for the conservation of indigenous farm animals. Farmers have formed associations to enhance their roles in making decisions related to conservation and sustainable management of indigenous animal resources. In Pakistan, Goat Breeders Association of Pakistan (GBAP), which was established under the project, has become an integral part of the Directorate of Small Ruminants and the Punjab Livestock Department.
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3.1 Progress towards achieving the project objective (s)
Project objective and Outcomes
Progress rating
Conservation of indigenous livestock for future generations and their increased contribution to livelihoods through enhanced use
Population of indigenous livestock of the targeted species remain stable or increase in size (5-10%), with concurrent 5-10% average increase of farmer income from indigenous FAnGR
Conceptual framework for FAnGR conservation not available at commencement of project.
NA
Methods for conservation of indigenous chicken, pigs and goats available, demonstrated and taken up rural beneficiaries.
Country DAGRIS developed for the project countries has been populated. This provides the base for risk assessments of indigenous breeds and also provides the base to formulate conservation strategies for species and breeds at risk.
HS
Immediate Objective: Effective tools to support decision making for the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous FAnGR and their wild relatives in developing countries developed and made available
1. DSTs and management packages or recommendations made by the project are in use of at least one indigenous breed by end of year 5.
DSTs specially tailored towards understanding the importance of FAnGR and wild relatives, to understand the genetic and phenotypic diversity and set priorities for conservation are not available.
NA
DSTs/ management packages or recommendations supporting conservation and sustainable use of indigenous species and their wild relatives disseminated globally.
DSTs aimed at conservation and sustainable use of FAnGR and wild relatives have been compiled.
Intervention packages developed by the project for the target species have been introduced, and disseminated nationally and globally.
HS
2. National Livestock Development Plan (NLDP) and strategies in each country revised to include the use of the DSTs and implementation initiated at least in one country by end of year 5.
Except in Sri Lanka where during the PDF B phase we were successful in incorporating indigenous farm animal resources in a government policy document, DSTs are not a part of decision making process in developing NLDP in all 4 countries.
NA
Breeding and management protocols developed for the target species by the project made available globally, and used in preparing livestock development plans.
Breeding and management protocols by way of manuals for chicken have been published by Sri Lanka (in English and Sinhala languages), Bangladesh (English and Bengali Languages) and Vietnam; for goats in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Manual for indigenous Ban pigs has been published in Vietnamese. These manuals are uploaded in the project country websites for wider dissemination.
HS
3. At least three livestock institutions/farmers organizations per country raising target species participate in decision making fora or workshops for using developed DSTs to increase the productivity of indigenous FAnGR by end of year 5;
The concept of using DSTs to increase productivity of FAnGR is not used by livestock institutions nor farmer organizations.
NA
Productivity increases or strategies to enhance productivity of target species demonstrated at community and national levels, and made available to use at regional level.
In the 4 project countries 8 farmer organizations rearing target species have been formed and registered under country by-laws. They are involved in assessing the productivity status of their flock/herd, and assisting the project in organizing shows and awareness workshops.
HS
4.All the four countries establish national FAnGR databases and these are institutionalized and functioning by end of year 5.
Except the Global database prepared by the FAO, where information is collated per country, the countries do not have their own FAnGR database
NA
Comprehensive database on project target species established and institutionalized in the project countries. Wider usage will be achieved by linking to DAGRIS.
The project has developed a socio-economic database, and a database to capture changes in management and herd structures. The DAGRIS database developed by the project for each of the project countries has been populated. (Bangladesh- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_ba/ ; Vietnam- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_vt/ ;Pakistan- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_pk/ ; Sri Lanka- http://172.27.1.33/dagris_sk/ .
HS
Enhanced conservation and management of FAnGR diversity using Decision Support Tools (DST)
Conservation and/or use action taken in at least one project site and involving at least one target species, using one or more of the DSTs developed by this project by end of year 5
DSTs are available for use in conservation or setting priorities for conservation
NA
DSTs developed by the project used or appropriate action taken to use in the conservation of target species at community level by forming and registering FAnGR associations.
In Bangladesh, Indigenous Chicken Husbandry Association’, and ‘Indigenous Goat Husbandry Association’ have been registered with the ministry of local government.
In Vietnam, continuous technical input has been provided to the members of the ‘Ho Chicken’ association in order to enhance the productivity.
In Pakistan; Goat Breeders Association of Pakistan (GBAP) has been formed and registered. .
In Sri Lanka; indigenous chicken associations in project sites have been registered under the ministry of social services.
HS
Outcome 2:
Increased capacity and enhanced knowledge to use decision support tools for conservation of livestock diversity at national and global levels
1.Action plans for the conservation and utilization of FAnGR and wild relatives developed using information provided by the DSTs in at least two of the project countries by end of year 5.
Conceptual framework based on DSTs to prepare action plans for conservation and utilization of FAnGR and wild relatives are not available in the partner countries.
NA
Action plans for conservation through utilization of FAnGR and wild relatives disseminated both at national and global levels.
Wrap-up workshops at project village levels and project wrap-up national seminars to share project findings and tools have been conducted in all four project countries.
HS
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Comments/narrative justifying the current FY rating and explaining reasons for change (positive or negative) since previous reporting periods
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HS
8 MSc and 4 PhD students have completed their thesis under the auspices of the project, and several manuals on chicken, goats and pigs in English and national languages have been published and uploaded in country web sites.
Project exit workshops at all project site level and exit seminars at national level in all four countries were successfully completed.
Action plan to address MS, MU, U and HU rating
Action(s) to be taken
Comments if variance. Describe any problems in delivering outputs
Progress rating
Output 1.1: Appropriate breeding tools for low input production systems are developed and evaluated.
1.1.1 Introduction of the concept of breeding tools for low input system and implementation requirements (at community level)
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
15%
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80%
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100%
Completed
Completed
Breeding and management strategies at farm level has been successfully implemented.
S
1.1.2 Field screening, including evaluation of wild relatives, to determine scope for the breeding schemes based on phenotypic variation of target trait(s) including recording
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
20%
60%
75%
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100%
Completed
Completed
Breeding strategies practiced by the farmers, and the use of wild relatives in breeding programs, have been compiled. Reports on phenotypic and molecular characterization of target species have being compiled. Studies on the use of jungle fowl and wild boar for breeding with indigenous breeds have been completed.
S
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
30%
60%
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100%
Completed
Completed
At the NPD coordination meeting held in Vietnam in April 2014, the breeding strategies Tools for chicken, goats and pigs were finalized
S
1.1.4 Finalization of community participation rules and responsibilities including the establishment of committees and agreement on management of the selected breeding schemes
November 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
40%
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100%
Completed
Completed
In all project countries the farmer societies/associations formed has been registered under the relevant ministries.
S
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
30%
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Completed
Completed
In Bangladesh and Pakistan, superior indigenous hens and cocks have been distributed to project farmers and non-project farmers. Buck centres with superior bucks established at village level serve both project and non-project farmers. In Vietnam, superior ban boars distributed to model farmers increased the productivity of ban pigs.
S
December 2011
100%
100%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
In all four countries, the project teams continued training of farmers on intervened activities as and when needed/requested.
HS
1.1.7. Development of data captures systems consistent with indigenous practices (e.g. recording)
December 2012
Capture and recording information on indigenous practices, continued during this period.
S
1.1.8. Designing and implementation of appropriate mating plans and subsequent adjustment as lessons are learned
April 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
20%
60%
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100%
Completed
Completed
Buck centres established in Bangladesh, boar exchange program and ho-chicken cock distribution in Vietnam, cock and hen distribution of an elite line (black & white splashed) in Pakistan were monitored.
S
1.1.9. Data analysis, identification of breeding animals and use in subsequent generations
October 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
50%
60%
90%
95%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
All countries have reports on baseline information, molecular data, and longitudinal monitoring data. Selected goat breeds blood samples from Bangladesh and Pakistan have been analysed using SNP.
S
June 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
70%
90%
95%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Farmers have been trained on breeding, feeding, management, housing and health care strategies
S
1.1.11. Regular field screening to identify candidates for the breeding program (may include field days/shows)
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
40%
60%
80%
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100%
Completed
Completed
Goat, and chicken competition/awareness workshops/trainings shows organized in project countries served as a platform to educate farmers on selection of traits/criteria for breeding stocks.
S
Output 1.2. A tool for cost-benefit analysis of breeding programmes incorporating market and non-market values of FAnGR evaluated and made available
1.2.1 Identification and collection of existing data for breed/genotype comparison as identified during PDF B (case studies)
December 2013
S
December 2013
25%
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100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Missing data based on longitudinal monitoring survey have been being compiled.
S
May 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
40%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Through intervention activities on chicken , pigs and goats, herds/flocks were continuously monitored.
S
December 2012
80%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Survey guidelines and questionnaires and training manuals (for enumerators and farmers) to capture phenotypic characteristics and blood sampling, and breeding and management practices for chicken, goats & pigs prepared and uploaded in country and global websites
S
December 2012
80%
100%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Project teams in all four countries have been trained in data collection methodologies by ILRI scientists.
S
1.2.6 Recording of input-output data for 2-4 case studies to compare indigenous versus exotic based breeding approaches
May 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
25%
40%
75%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Publications on indigenous and exotic chicken in Sri Lanka and Pakistan have been published.
S
1.2.7. Collection/collation of bio-physical and empirical production data, farmer breed and trait preferences data, and input-output prices) for the breed(s) in question on a large number of animals and herds over a period of two generations
May 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
20%
50%
80%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Longitudinal monitoring survey data have been have been published as postgraduate thesis/ reports.
S
1.2.8. Apply economic valuation tools to assign values to important non-market traits and functions
August 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
10%
20%
60%
70%
100%
Completed
Completed
Cost-benefit analyses on indigenous chicken on both market and non-market traits have been completed in Sri Lanka as part of M.Sc. study.
S
1.2.9 Apply the resulting computer model based on the data obtained from the case studies and subject the model to sensitivity analysis
August 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
20%
50%
60%
100%
Completed
Completed
S
November 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
10%
30%
40%
100%
Completed
Completed
S
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
20%
20%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity of testing of computer tools is linked with 1.2.8 above which has been completed.
S
1.2.12 Apply the tool to other sites and species and refine it
March 2015 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
20%
20%
100%
Completed
Completed
Testing and redefining will start during the period August to October 2014.
S
Outputs 1.3. Analytical frameworks for assessment of policy and marketing options (existing and alternatives) for FAnGR developed, evaluated and made available
S
June 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
60%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in policy and market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
30%
40%
50%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market study reports completed in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
1.3.1.3 Conduct in-depth study of market structure (informal/traditional and formal, including volumes), and performance (including analysis of supply and demand, as well as covering specific producer/consumer preferences and opportunities for niche markets)
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
40%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market study reports completed in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
1.3.1.4 Data analysis through econometric and mathematical modelling (e.g. using models based on transaction cost theory, market chain analysis, etc.)
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
20%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market study reports completed in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
1.3.1.5 Assess generality of model in other countries (e.g. based on data from GEF W. Africa project)
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
0%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
GEF W. Africa project was running far behind schedule, and the project has come to end. However, the market value chain models developed by ILRI CRP 3.7 was the basis for the VC studies conducted with our project in Pakistan and Vietnam providing evidence that the VC approach model is applicable to other countries/projects
S
1.3.1.6 Preparation of ‘market briefs’ and conduct of dissemination workshops
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
10%
20%
75%
100%
Completed
Completed
Comprehensive reports in which the executive summary serves as Market briefs have been produced This activity has been addressed in market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
S
1.3.2.1 Stakeholders analysis to identify key players and identification of planning process and priorities
December 2014
20%
25%
40%
80%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in policy studies conducted in Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
1.3.2.2 Development of survey instrument to identify policies and their impact
December 2014
0%
0%
20%
60%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
December 2014
0%
0%
20%
60%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
December 2014
0%
0%
20%
40%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
December 2014
0%
0%
20%
40%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
1.3.2.6 Apply resulting models to analyze (potential) impact of existing policies and alternatives
December 2014
0%
0%
20%
60%
100%
Completed
Completed
This activity has been addressed in market studies conducted in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
S
December 2014
0%
0%
20%
30%
100%
Completed
Completed
Models developed for Vietnam on pigs and for Chicken in Sri Lanka were discussed at the International Symposium organized by the project in Sri Lanka in November 2014
S
Output 1.4. Tools for diversity assessment and for setting cost effective conservation priorities developed and made available
S
1.4.1 Development of a breed diversity index for selected species and breeds/populations including wild relatives
October 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
10%
20%
50%
70%
100%
Completed
Completed
The breed diversity index could be assessed from the DAGRIS data base developed for the project countries.
S
October 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
40%
60%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Reports on jungle fowl and wild pigs studies conducted in Vietnam provide this information.
S
October 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
10%
50%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
The Country-DAGRIS developed for each of the 4 countries are in place and provides information on extinction probabilities.
S
October 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
5%
10%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Publications based on Indigenous chicken data maintained over few generation in Sri Lanka was presented at the World Congress of Animal Production in October 2013
S
1.4.5 Adapt and apply economic valuation techniques to assess market and non-market values of breeds and wild relatives to provide information on total breed contribution to livelihoods
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
80%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
The publication prepared on ‘Diversity in farm animal species and impacts on food security: Insights from chicken rearing in South and Southeast Asia’ provides the concept model to validate livelihood parameters.
S
1.4.6 Apply analytical framework (Weitzman model and similar) to rank breeds/population and make recommendations on conservation strategy
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
40%
80%
100%
Completed
Completed
The Country DAGRIS provide information on the population trends of breeds.
S
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
80%%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Project data was synthesized and the approach used provides a novel approach to livelihood analyses.
S
1.4.8 Training of stakeholders on the use of the methods conducted
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
0%
0%
20%
70%
100%
Completed
Completed
The project outcomes were shared globally at the International Symposium in Sri Lanka in November 2014.
S
Output 2.1. Capacity of stakeholders to apply the developed Decision Support Tools for conservation and sustainable management/ use of FAnGR and their wild relatives enhanced
S
December 2011
100%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Agreements and working relationships between the national executing agencies, and central/federal ministries and provincial departments of livestock and NGO (as identified in the project document in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Vietnam) have been established. Also, agreements with farming communities in these countries have been reached.
S
December 2011
S
October 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
10%
50%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Training needs for intervention activities were assessed at the NPD coordination meeting in March 2014 in Pakistan.
S
March 2013
50%
70%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
All 4 countries have prepared training manuals/extension leaflets on Chicken, pigs and Goat covering all aspects of management and production.
S
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
80%
90%
95%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Training, awareness programs, and field shows on breeding and management aspects continued during the interventions activities in all four countries.
S
Output 2.2. Knowledge and understanding of value of FAnGR and wild relative increased and replication strategies made available
S
2.2.1 Development of information and networking system for sharing and dissemination of AnGR issues
December 2013
60%
75%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
S
2.2.2 Synthesis of the decision support tool and articulation of how and when to use them to ensure sustainable use of indigenous FAnGR and wild relatives
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
10%
50%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Some of the DSTs developed by the project were validated
S
2.2.3 Establishment of national web based FAnGR database and links to international databases as appropriated
December 2013
30%
50%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
For each of the project countries, country DAGRIS have been developed and country staff trained for data input. Information available in the global DAGRIS is linked to the Global DAGRIS
S
December 2013
0%
50%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
The project website of all 4 countries are managed by the participating institutions.
S
December 2013
Awareness programs at village level specifically designed to address intervention activities have been completed in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Vietnam.
S
2.2.6 Use of media for awareness creation of the value of FAnGR
December 2013
40%
50%
90%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Newspaper articles about the project and the importance of indigenous genetic resources were published in Pakistani, Vietnam and Bangladesh
S
2.2.7 Organizing an international workshop involving other partners and other countries in the region
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
20%
30%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
International Symposium on Animal Genetic Resources was organized in collaboration with the PGIA, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in November 2014.
S
2.2.8 Share data generated by the project by participating and making presentations in national and international seminar/conferences
December 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
20%
40%
80%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
National workshops have been organized in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan where project findings from the 4 countries were presented to an audience constituting of researchers, policy makers, extension staff and academics. Project staffs have participated in international seminar in Vancouver Canada, and at the PGIA Annual Congress and at the International Symposium in November 2014 in Sri Lanka.
S
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
20%
50%
90%%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Discussions of the project objectives and goals were televised during a national TV interviews in Vietnam. Newspaper articles about the project and its objectives were published in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
S
September 2014 (revised as per RPSC meeting in November 2013)
30%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
In addition to the 3 indigenous chicken husbandry associations and 3 indigenous goat husbandry associations established in Bangladesh, and the Ho-Chicken association in Vietnam, indigenous chicken associations have been formed in Sri Lanka. Goat breeders association of Pakistan has been formed and registered.
S
March 2010
100%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
In all 4 project countries the Collaborative Research Agreements have been signed between the Executing agency (ILRI) and the National executing agencies. National Project Directors is in place, and the National Steering Committees have been appointed and have at least met once in the past year. The site coordination committees are in place and working hand-in-hand with the farming community.
S
March 2010
100%
100%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
In all four countries the reporting and accounting systems are in place and functioning.
S
3. Prepare work plans for project personnel in partner countries
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
50%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
Work plans based on activities were prepared for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and for the NCE period in 2015 as scheduled.
S
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
50%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
The sixth and the final RPSC meeting was conducted in Sri Lanka in November 2014.
S
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
50%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
During the reporting period the NSC meetings were held in all four countries.
S
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
50%
75%
90%
100%
Completed
Completed
Completed
During the reporting period the Site Coordination meetings were held in all 4 project countries and sites.
S
MTR – 2013
On-going
On-going
On-going
On-going
The NPDs are in constant touch with their respective national project personnel, and makes frequent visits to project sites to assess the progress of intervention activities. RPC and ILRI scientists made frequent visits to project countries and sites and assess the progress of intervention activities.
S
FY11 rating
FY12 rating
FY13 rating
FY14 rating
FY15 rating
FY16 rating
FY17 rating
Comments/narrative justifying the rating for this FY and any changes (positive or negative) in the rating since the previous reporting period
S
S
S
S
S
HS
S
The implementation of all activities and outputs is in compliance with the project document. Satisfactory progress has been achieved in completion of reports, training manuals, presentation of project findings in international seminars and in journal publications.
During the remaining part of the project, ILRI and project partners will spend more time in publishing project results as journal articles.
3.3. Risk
Stable with roles and responsibilities clearly defined and understood
Individuals understand their own role but are unsure of responsibilities of others
Unclear responsibilities or overlapping functions which lead to management problems
X
PM/TM: Management structure in place are properly functioning in all 4 project countries
X
Steering Committee and/or other project bodies meet periodically and provide effective direction/inputs
Body(ies) meets periodically but guidance/input provided to project is inadequate. TOR unclear
Members lack commitment Committee/body does not fulfil its TOR
X
PM/TM: The RPSC meetings, and at country level the NSC meetings and Site Coordination meetings were held regularly and provided direction.
X
Communication process deficient although relationships between team members are good
Lack of adequate communication between team members leading to deterioration of relationships and resentment
X
PM/TM: Communication within the country project teams in all four project countries, and their relationship with the RPC and his regional office are cordial and fruitful
X
Project progressing according to work plan
Some changes in project work plan but without major effect on overall timetable
Major delays or changes in work plan or method of implementation
X
PM/TM: Activities completed in line with the 2014 revised work plan.
X
Co-financing
Is secured but payments are slow and bureaucratic
A substantial part of pledged co-financing may not materialize
X
PM/TM: The co-financing pledged by the collaborating organizations is realized.
X
Budget
Minor budget reallocation needed
X
X
Financial reporting slow or deficient
Serious financial reporting problems or indication of mismanagement of funds
X
PM/TM: Funds provided as advances to NEA are properly managed and accounted for. Submission of quarterly statements to UNEP has been timely.
X
Reporting
Substantive reports are presented in a timely manner and are complete and accurate with a good analysis of project progress and implementation issues
Reports are complete and accurate but often delayed or lack critical analysis of progress and implementation issues
Serious concerns about quality and timeliness of project reporting
X
PM/TM: Reporting to UNEP has been done on time, and publications sent to conferences and journals have been approved by UNEP
X
Stakeholder analysis done and positive feedback from critical stakeholders and partners
Consultation and participation process seems strong but misses some groups or relevant partners
Symptoms of conflict with critical stakeholders or evidence of apathy and lack of interest from partners or other stakeholders
X
PM/TM: Stakeholders actively participate in project activities at field level and assist with the dissemination of project outcomes.
X
Evidence that stakeholders, practitioners and/or the general public understand project and are regularly updated on progress
Communications efforts are taking place but not yet evidence that message is successfully transmitted
Project existence is not known beyond implementation partners or misunderstandings concerning objectives and activities evident
X
PM/TM:: Stakeholders consultations at country level and regional level has been satisfactory.
X
Short term/long term balance
Project is addressing short term needs and achieving results with a long term perspective, particularly sustainability and replicability
Project is interested in the short term with little understanding of or interest in the long term
Longer term issues are deliberately ignored or neglected
X
PM/TM: Project is addressing both short/long term needs of the farming community, especially by addressing the constraints especially related to conservation through utilization.
X
Project based on sound science and well established technologies
Project testing approaches, methods or technologies but based on sound analysis of options and risks
Many scientific and /or technological uncertainties
X
PM/TM: Activities in all 4 project countries are scientifically based, and the technologies developed are proven to suit rural farming communities
X
Signs that some project decisions are politically motivated
Project is subject to a variety of political influences that may jeopardize project objectives
X
PM/TM: Project implementation in all 4 countries are not influenced by any political will or decisions.
X
Political context is stable and safe
Political context is unstable but predictable and not a threat to project implementation
Very disruptive and volatile
X
PM/TM: Political stability/ security situation in all project sites are stable, and dissemination of project findings to farming communities in all countries are favourable.
X
Environmental conditions
Project area is not affected by severe weather events or major environmental stress factors
Project area is subject to more or less predictable disasters or changes
Project area has very harsh environmental conditions
X
PM/TM: To-date, in all the project sites selected the environmental conditions are stable, and not affected by environmental stress conditions.
X
Social, cultural and economic factors
There are no evident social, cultural and/or economic issues that may affect project performance and results
Social or economic issues or changes pose challenges to project implementation but mitigation strategies have been developed
Project is highly sensitive to economic fluctuations, to social issues or cultural barriers
X
PM/TM: In all countries there is no evidence of social, cultural and/or economic issues affecting project implementation.
X
Sound technical and managerial capacity of institutions and other project partners
Weaknesses exist but have been identified and actions is taken to build the necessary capacity
Capacity is very low at all levels and partners require constant support and technical assistance
X
PM/TM: All partners, at different levels, provide adequate technical and managerial capacities
X
Action to take – action planned/taken to handle the risk
Who – person(s) responsible for the action
Date – date by which action needs to be or was completed
Project overall risk rating (Low, Medium, Substantial or High)
FY11 rating
FY11 rating
FY12 rating
FY13 rating
FY14 rating
FY15 rating
FY16 rating
FY17 rating
Comments/narrative justifying the current FY rating and any changes (positive or negative) in the rating since the previous reporting period
M
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
The project intervention field activities in all four countries have been satisfactorily completed. ILRI and project partners have already published some project results in the form of training manuals, reports and presented in International meetings. They are in the process of finalizing the remaining publication outputs from the project.
In all four countries, the intervention program aiming at solving constraints faced by farmers, has progressed satisfactorily. These include artificial insemination of goats in Pakistan, improved housing and incubation of eggs using incubators in Sri Lanka, prevention of inbreeding in Ho Chicken and Ban pig in Vietnam, and provision of incubators for hatching eggs and setting up buck centres in Bangladesh.
If a risk mitigation plan had been presented for a previous period or as a result of the Mid-Term Review/Evaluation please report on progress or results of its implementation
4. RATING MONITORING AND EVALUATION
4.1. Does the project M&E plan contain the following:
· Baseline information for each outcome-level indicator Yes X No
· SMART indicators to track project outcomes Yes X No
· A clear distribution of responsibilities for monitoring project progress. Yes X No
4.2. Has the project budgeted for the following M&E activities:
· Mid-term review/evaluation Yes X No
· Terminal evaluation Yes X No
· Any costs associated with collecting and analysing indicators’
related information Yes X No
Please rate the quality of the project M&E plan (use HS, S, MS, MU, U, HU): S
4.3 Has the project:
· Utilized the indicators identified in the M&E plan to track progress
in meeting the project objectives; Yes X No
· Fulfilled the specified reporting requirements (financial, including
on co-financing and auditing, and substantive reports) Yes X No
· Completed any scheduled MTR or MTE before or at project
implementation mid-point; Yes X No
· Applied adaptive management in response to M&E activities Yes X No
· Implemented any existing risk mitigation plan (see previous section) Yes No X
Please rate the performance in implementing the M&E plan (use HS, S, MS, MU, U, HU): HS
4.4. Please describe activities for monitoring and evaluation carried out during the reporting period
Activities in all four project countries are in line with the M&E plan. The project progress and achievements as compared to deliverables at the end of project were rated satisfactory.
4.5. Provide information on the quality of baseline information and any effects (positive or negative) on the selection of indicators and the design of other project monitoring activities
The baseline has provided information on rural livelihood parameters, genetic diversity within target species. This information will be relevant for indicators of Outputs 1 and 4.
4.6. Provide comments on the usefulness and relevance of selected indicators and experiences in the application of the same.
The indicators selected provide both quantitative and qualitative information to measure and assess the success and achievements of the project work plan and its activities. The indicators are found useful and relevant in assessing project success and also guides in implementation towards completion of OVIs
4.7. Describe any challenges in obtaining data relevant to the selected indicators; has the project experienced problems to cover costs associated with the tracking of indicators?
The project was successful in finding extra funding to complete the genotyping on goat and chicken diversity.
4.8. Describe any changes in the indicators or in the project intervention logic, including an explanation of whether key assumptions are still valid
The project intervention logic as described in the project document is valid, and achievable. The MTR report validates this.
4.9. Describe how potential social or environmental negative effects are monitored
Keeping the communities fully involved by forming associations and assisting them to conduct awareness programs to their members has assisted the project partners in keeping the momentum and also ensures smooth implementation of the project activities and has avoided social negative effects. Site and national teams ensure that the needs of the communities are carefully assessed and transparent decisions are taken with the consent of the members of the associations.
4.10. Please provide any other experiences or lessons relevant to the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation plans.
The motivation and devotion of the project teams both at the national executing agencies level and site level is imperative for successful implementation of the desired activities. Mobility of the field staff for regular interaction with farming community, and the provision of communication facilities to be in touch with the project leaders determines efficient monitoring and evaluation plans. Projects at the design stage should include budget for recruiting fulltime project coordinators, and M&E trainings to project teams before commencing activity plans.
5. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS
5.1. Experiences and/or lessons related to project design. Please select relevant areas from the list below:
· Conditions necessary to achieve global environmental benefits such as (i) institutional, social and financial sustainability; (ii) country ownership; and (iii) stakeholder involvement, including gender issues.
· Constraints due to cash co-finance from national institutions/governments could be partially overcome by including certain project activities under the ministry/institution annual budgets.
· Institutional arrangements, including project governance;
Project implementers from national institutions should be on a full-time basis for timely publication of journal articles.
· Engagement of the private sector;
Private sector and (non)governmental organizations are less interested in research based activities, as such funds for such research activities should be built-in as project funds and not as co-finance.
· Capacity building;
GEF funds to support postgraduate fellowships needs to be incorporated.
· Factors that improve likelihood of outcome sustainability;
In many countries the women take care of small ruminants and backyard poultry, so the women should be trained as Master trainers if we want to have impact on rural livelihoods.
· Factors that encourage replication, including outreach and communications strategies;
Websites at country level in national languages is a key for dissemination of project objectives, goals and findings.
5.2. Major achievements resulting so far from the project implementation, including but not limited to:
· Concrete results, both on-the-ground and normative:
· Indigenous chicken or goat farmer associations, and the establishment of Goat Breeders Association of Pakistan are in place and active.
· Country DAGRIS to store all relevant information on chicken, goat, pig and other livestock species are in place in all 4 project countries.
· Gender and indigenous peoples issues:
Training of women as Master trainers to conduct training for rural woman should be mandatory in future projects.
· Sustainability:
The ownership of Websites developed by project should be with National Institutions and funds allocated through the national systems to maintain them after project life.
· Innovation:
Constraint analyses through snap-shot surveys should be a must identified a series of innovation activities were identified and implemented.
· Upscaling: