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Canada – Ethiopia Food Security Project

Canada – Ethiopia Food Security Project. The WHIST Project. W ater H arvesting and I nstitutional S trengthening T igray ……. …the “WHIST” Project. WHIST History.

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Canada – Ethiopia Food Security Project

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  1. Canada – Ethiopia Food Security Project The WHIST Project

  2. WaterHarvesting andInstitutionalStrengtheningTigray ……. …the “WHIST” Project

  3. WHIST History • At the FAO 50th anniversary in Quebec City in 1995 Honourable Ralph Goodale, then minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, discussed Canada’s role in assisting the FAO in improving the food security of low- income food deficit countries. • a Canadian mission to FAO headquarters in January 1996 led to Canada choosing to become involved in a project in Ethiopia. • In September 1996, CIDA proposed an C$8 million contribution for technical assistance to the National Regional State of Tigray for water harvesting and institutional strengthening.

  4. WHIST History (cont’d) • A Memorandum of Understanding on Development Cooperation, known as the general MOU, that had been signed by Canada and Ethiopia earlier (in March 1991) provided the base for the proposed Canadian intervention. • A planning mission visited Ethiopia in February/March 1997 to develop preliminary concepts for the proposed technical assistance. • A detailed design was developed after a Jan/Mar 1998 mission. The design consisted of a 5-7 year project outlining proposed human resource/equipment requirements, training proposals, possible research contracts and preliminary estimates of cash flow.

  5. WHIST History (cont’d) • The CIDA Minister announced approval of the project on May 20, 1998. Shortly after this announcement, the Ethiopian/Eritrean conflict occurred. As a result, the project was put on hold until the situation stabilized during the spring/summer of 2000. • Canada and Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in April 2000 that formally created the WHIST project. • It was decided that WHIST would be a $C 7.5 M, six-year project.

  6. WHIST History (cont’d) • CIDA decided to engage the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), a Branch of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, as the Canadian Executing Agency (CEA). • An Administrative Arrangement was signed between CIDA and PFRA on January 25, 2001. • The first PFRA/WHIST team was then mobilized in February 2001. • The WHIST project has recently been extended to a final date of June 30, 2007.

  7. Tigray is the northernmost Region of Ethiopia, bordering on Eritrea. The region has a total area of about 50,000 km2, out of which about 19% (about 9,500 km2) is suitable for cultivation, and a population of about 4 million.

  8. Tigray – background • The topography of the region mainly consists of highland plateaus up to 3,900m a.s.l. which are dissected by gorges. • However, the north-west of the region is characterized by lowlands with elevations as low as 500 m a.s.l. • The highlands are seriously affected by land degradation due to their long cultivation history, steep topography and erosive rains. • The lowlands have soils that are less eroded.

  9. Tigray, is among the most drought-prone regions of the country.

  10. Eastern Tigray can expect only about 500 mm of precipitation per year while evaporation losses are in the range of 1500 mm per year. Most of the rainfall occurs in July and August with frequent droughts. This hydrology results in almost no perennial streams or rivers.

  11. Food security for Tigray through: Ground water development Surface water storage, diversion & conveyance works Irrigation project development for food production Efficient use of water Purpose of WHIST • Project activities • Engineering and agronomic technical assistance • Staff training & mentoring • Gender mainstreaming • Developing Water User Associations • Research & distribution of results (extension)

  12. WHIST Implementation • Full-time Canadian Field Director • 6 year duration - $7.5M Canadian - CIDA • Short term (< 2 months) assignments of senior Canadian technical specialists • Ethiopian partner agencies • - Tigray Bureau of Agriculture & Rural Development • - Tigray Bureau of Water Resources, Mines & Energy • - Tigray Cooperatives Promotion Office • - Tigray Agriculture Research Institute

  13. Irrigation development - Technical capacity building WHIST Key Areas: • Efficient utilization of water • - Training farmers or field agents

  14. ENGINEERING Hydrology Hydrogeology/Groundwater Geology &Geo-technical Hydraulic structure design Construction Management AGRONOMIC & OTHER Soil/water/crop compatibility Extension methods Socio-economics Environmental conservation Agro information management Water User Associations Research WHIST Skill Development Areas

  15. Results Based Management (RBM) • WHIST uses RBM for planning and Performance Measurement • Insures efficient use of resources, project monitoring, and accountability. • The main impact (desired result) is: Increased Agricultural Production in Drought Prone Areas of Tigray

  16. Results Based Management (RBM) • The Outcomes (methods of achieving the Impact) are: • Strengthened institutional capacity at TBWRME, BOA, CPO and TARI in all aspects of agricultural water resources development • More effective management of local irrigation schemes by individual men and women farmers and Water Users Associations (WUAs)

  17. Results Based Management (RBM) • From the Outcomes, seven outputs were developed (see handout). • For each Outcome, several Performance Indicators were developed (see handout). • The Performance Indicators are measurable goals used as the basis for measuring performance. • Also, seven activities/resources were identified (see handout).

  18. WHIST Workplanning • Annual work planning is a key activity in developing activities consistent with the Performance Management Framework • Work planning is a process that involves input from all the partner agencies and several stakeholders. • This is an annual exercise that takes about three months from the start until a final annual workplan is approved by CIDA • The WHIST fiscal year follows the Government of Canada and is from April 1 to March 31 each year

  19. WHIST Workplanning • Work planning officially starts with a stakeholder workshop in Mekelle in February or March. • Prior to the workshop, stakeholders are invited and are asked to consider the success of WHIST for the previous year relative to goals, and to consider how to achieve the goals for the next period. • Stakeholders can then develop their requests and “wish lists” • Stakeholders are asked to assign priorities for their various requests.

  20. WHIST Workplanning • Some of these requests are beyond the scope of WHIST, or do not fall within priority areas, and so are removed. • The workshop generates a long list of requests • The requests usually total more than the WHIST budget so must be further narrowed down. • The requests are then sorted by bureau. • The bureau heads are then asked to assign priorities for requests from their respective bureaus, to be compatible with the bureau priorities.

  21. WHIST Workplanning • Once the information is compiled, by bureau and discipline, a workshop is held in Canada in March for the Canadian team members. • Workplan items might be added or removed at this time. • Priorities are discussed and adjusted if necessary. • A draft workplan is then developed that fits within the budget.

  22. WHIST Workplanning • The draft workplan is then circulated for comments and adjustment if necessary. • The draft workplan is then circulated to members of the Project Steering Committee prior to the annual PSC meeting in late April or early May. • Priorities are again discussed by PSC and adjustments are made as required. • The final version is then developed and sent to CIDA for final approval.

  23. WHIST 2005/06 Activity Review • Sent 5 people (lab tech, driller, geotech lab tech, engineering geologist, survey/drafting)to Canada for 1-2 months for training. • 33 missions were conducted by PFRA team members. • 5 missions by Canadian consultants – extension (2), environment, river morphology, geotechnical software.

  24. WHIST 2005/06 Activity Review • 1 mission by an international consultant – UK drilling rig company technician • Local consultants were used for several activities – gender, statistics, water user associations, drafting training. • Procurement costs slightly over C$ 300,000 • Training costs approx. C$ 230,000

  25. WHIST 2006/07 Budget/Workplan Summary • Procurement – C$ 210,000 • Training – C$ 160,000 • Consulting – C$ 95k local, 8k international, 97k Canadian • PFRA salaries – C$ 333,000 - 511 mission-days in Ethiopia (28 missions), 295 days in Canada • Consulting – C$ 95k local, 8k international, 97k Canadian • Miscellaneous – C$ 27,000 • Field expenses – C$ 116,000 • Total – C$ 1.045 million

  26. QUESTIONS?

  27. WATER HARVESTING & INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING TIGRAY (WHIST) A CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CIDA) PROJECT THANK YOU!

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