Food Systems CAADP Regional Compact Update FANRPAN Regional

Food Systems: CAADP Regional Compact Update FANRPAN Regional Dialogue Maputo, Mozambique 31 Aug – 4 Sep Prepared by Chansa C. Chisanga policy@fanrpan. org www. fanrpan. org Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Outline: - What is CAADP? - Compact: Definition and Process - FANRPAN’s Role: Regional Compact Progress - Conclusion: Call to Nodes Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

What is CAADP? CAADP = New Framework to Revamp African Agriculture: • • AU endorsement – 2003 Agricultural led growth strategy Areas of intervention – 4 Pillars Maputo Declaration Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Maputo Declaration: SADC Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Compact: Definition & Process • Compact – – strategic agreement/document of identified priority areas of investments by national and international partners, Encompasses defined roles and responsibilities Country Round Tables – inclusive stakeholder dialogues Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

COMESA • FANRPAN responds to COMESA competitive bidding – May 2008 • COMESA, FANRPAN contract signed – Feb 2009 • • The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa 19 countries (8 – SADC members; 4 - EAC) 420 million people Agriculture – 32% of COMESA’s GDP - 65% of foreign exchange earnings - 50% of raw materials contributed to industrial sector Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

COMESA: Regional Challenges • USD 19 billion – spent by Member States on food imports • Poor organization of smallholder farmers • Agricultural sector: low productivity; policy related constraints; market & technological • Low intra-COMESA trade • 15 of the 19 members are in the free trade area Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

COMESA: 2003 Crop Yields (MT/ha) COMESA vs Global Crop Maize Rice Wheat Sorghum Cassava Beans Bananas COMESA 1. 39 1. 12 1. 38 0. 67 8. 18 0. 60 4. 69 Global 4. 47 3. 84 2. 66 1. 30 10. 76 0. 70 15. 25 Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Progress: Task 1 “Finalize The COMESA CAADP Regional Concept Papers” Reference materials: - COMESA Treaty - regional pillar concept papers - Draft COMESA Agricultural Policy Action: Documents are under review and will be updated & aligned to regional priorities. Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Progress: Task 2 “Design Programme Implementation Plans Focusing on Youth & Women in the COMESA Region” Action: - Identify and review youth & women programmes in the region Identify a priority set of quick action programmes and follow-up actions focusing on youth and women Update: - Database of youth and women organizations under development Youth organizations – 33 (global, regional, national); Participating in 4 th COMESA Youth Food & Agriculture Exhibition & Interactive Conference – CYFAE (November) Women organizations – 28 (global, regional, national) Database collaboration with FANRPAN and Gates funded project (Women Accessing Realigned Markets - WARM) and CGIAR-African Women in Agricultural Research & Development programmes (AWARD) Search: internet based + referrals Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Progress: Task 3 “Inventory of Key Stakeholders Whom COMESA can Work With” Action: - Identify stakeholders with a regional scope - Classify them based on mandate, role, portfolio - Recommend key stakeholders for COMESA to work with Update: 49 organizations on database – international, continental, regional - CSOs - INGOs - Development partners - RECs - Government - Research Institutions Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Progress: Task 4 “Undertake Inventory of Existing Regional Projects and Programmes which COMESA-CAADP Team Should Take into Consideration” Action: - Create database of projects and programmes providing full profiles - Classify projects based on CAADP Pillars to assess relevance and avenues for linkage with CAADP Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Progress: Task 5 “Finalize the Design of COMESA Early Action Progammes Under each of the Pillars” Pillar 1: Climate change initiative, Irrigation Programme, Fisheries strategy Forestry Strategy Pillar 3: ACTESA, RELPA Pillar 2: AAMP, Regional Fertilizer Programme Seed Sector Alliance Pillar 4: Regional Approach to Biotechnology & Biosafety for Eastern & Southern Africa RABESA II Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Progress: Task 6 “Design Institutional Arrangements for the Implementation of CAADP in COMESA Secretariat” Action: - Review institutional setup of COMESA & its linkages with Pillars - Consult and recommend appropriate institutional arrangements Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Compact Highlights: Signed country compacts: • Rwanda – 2007 • Togo – June 2009 (non-COMESA) • Burundi – Aug 2009 • Ethiopia – Aug 2009 Expected by year end – Malawi, Zambia, Uganda Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Post Compact • • New aligned investments Clear Monitoring and Evaluation Plan All inclusive policy engagement platform Indicators Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

FANRPAN’S Proposed CAADP Benchmarks: Indicator Malawi (08) Mozambique 1. Budget 14% 8% 2. Irrigated Land 76, 000 ha 50, 000 ha 3. Input: Seed 55% 5% 2010 Dialogue Host Allocation 4. Input: Fertilizer 43 kg/ha 5. Women Income Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

FANRPAN Node Engagement: • CAADP Workshop – quarterly Objective - Assess country CAADP plans & targets - Make recommendations - Ownership of the process Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org

Towards a food secure Africa Thanks you Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) www. fanrpan. org