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African Soil Health Consortium

African Soil Health Consortium. Project Executive: Dannie Romney Senior Users: Dannie Romney, Patricia Neenan Senior Suppliers: Morris Akiri, Andrea Powell Project Manager: To be recruited Date: November 2010 PID Version: November 2009. Part A – Background (1) Executive Summary.

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African Soil Health Consortium

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  1. African Soil Health Consortium Project Executive: Dannie Romney Senior Users: Dannie Romney, Patricia Neenan Senior Suppliers: Morris Akiri, Andrea Powell Project Manager: To be recruited Date: November 2010 PID Version: November 2009

  2. Part A – Background (1)Executive Summary • The project will work to achieve the vision of success through delivery of 5 key objectives. • Objective 1 and 2: Define and describe the ISFM framework and prepare generic core reference content (Level 1 content) that applies across different cropping systems as well as core cropping systems reference content (Level 2 content) that incorporates ISFM: • Inventorize and collate existing extension information on ISFM in multi-media formats available in the public domain; • Synthesize new knowledge on ISFM into formats that are meaningful and useful to stakeholders and integrate ISFM knowledge in generic extension materials for prioritized cropping systems; • Incorporate guidelines on approaches and processes that ensure decision-making processes take account of both biophysical, socioeconomic and gender factors. • Objective 3: Build capacity of national product preparation teams to develop customized site specific material (Level 3 content) for on-going development initiatives in the identified cropping systems and contribute to impact on livelihoods: • Build capacity to develop and adapt information on ISFM into appropriate formats in country level institutions; • Work directly with currently funded initiatives including AGRA to contribute to delivery of impact through: developing information in customized formats for specific target audiences including different gender and socioeconomic groupings in order to support productivity improvements through soil health interventions including the efficient and effective use of fertilizers and; introduction of ISFM principles into curricula in educational institutions and organizations in SSA. • Objective 4: Learn and share lessons related to the process of knowledge synthesis and communication and how this contributes to change: • Evaluate the process of product development; how different user groups (differentiated by gender and other socioeconomic groupings) source and use knowledge and the value of different communication products for such diverse groups and; how attitudes and behavior change amongst those involved or impacted by debates on how to improve soil fertility and how ISFM is seen vis a vis alternative approaches as a result of the influence of project awareness raising activities; • Support M&E activities implemented by collaborating projects (such as AGRA) to assess impact and the contribution of the project. • Objective 5: Communication of mechanisms for application and use of ISFM framework and of the value of using ISFM: • Contribute to long-term impact by: raising awareness of ISFM amongst stakeholders and providing information needed to improve decision-making by policy makers, extension workers, input suppliers and other supply chain actors that influence the implementation of ISFM and influencing curricula in educational institutions that will positively impact on the capacity of future graduates to promote state-of-the-art ISFM technologies in SSA. • The project we will draw on expertise from a Technical Advisory Group (TAG), comprising individuals from organizations active in researching and implementing ISFM in SSA as well as representatives of private sector input suppliers and other key expertise such as gender, policy processes and development communication to synthesize up-to-date information on ISFM and use it to produce materials in a range of formats targeted at different stakeholders including policy makers, private sector actors, extension workers, farmers and university students.

  3. Part A – Background (1)Purpose and Objectives • Purpose: • To synthesize and disseminate up-to-date knowledge on integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) to drive increased productivity in smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) • Objectives • To define and describe the ISFM framework and prepare generic core reference content (Level 1 content) that applies across different cropping systems • To prepare core cropping systems reference content (Level 2 content) that incorporates ISFM • To build capacity of National product preparation teams to develop customized site specific material (Level 3 content) designed to support on-going development initiatives in the identified cropping systems • To learn and share lessons related to the process of knowledge synthesis and communication and how this contributes to change • To establish communication of mechanisms for application and use of ISFM framework and of the value of using ISFM

  4. Part A – Background (2)Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries • Stakeholders and Beneficiaries:- • Donor(s): Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • End-user(s): Direct: Change agents in on-going initiatives to introduce ISFM (incl. extension workers, agro dealers, NGOS, as well as media (print, TV, radio, web) and policy makers), agricultural institutions Indirect: Farmers working in AGRA-funded projects and other initiatives working towards improving productivity of Farming systems in SSA • Partner(s): AGRA, Technical Advisory Board (including individuals from WUR, TSBF-CIAT, WARDA, CIRAD, AGRA, CIMMYT) IFDC, IPNI, ICT-KM Programme, Advanced Research Institutes/CG centres, • CABI Centres/Departments: CABI Africa, Publishing

  5. Part B – Implementation (1)Proposed Organisation Structure • Corporate Management: • Project Board:- • Project Executive: Dannie Romney • Senior Users: Dannie Romney, Patricia Neenan • Senior Suppliers: Morris Akiri, Andrea Powell • Project Assurance: Patricia Neenan • CABI Budget-holder: Project ManagerNote that, if not the Project Executive, the CABI Budget-holder must have written confirmation from the Project Executive, and the Project Manager if required by Project Executive, prior to authorising payment. • Project Manager: George Oduor • Team Managers: Jane Frances Asaba, Negussie Efa, Chris Parker

  6. Part B – Implementation (2)Stages

  7. Part B – Implementation (3)CABI Resource Requirements

  8. Part B – Implementation (4)Customer Acceptance Criteria

  9. Part B – Implementation (5)Project Exclusions & Interfaces • Exclusions • Location of the project activities is limited to the 4 countries with on going ISFM initiatives to be identified by the AGRA the key project partner (most likely Ghana, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania) • The direct target users of the ISFM information materials are: change agents linked to the AGRA soil health program; these will range from policy makers to university lecturers, extension workers, and input suppliers • Indirect beneficiaries of the project outputs are farmers (men, women, young, old, participating in AGRA-funded projects and other initiatives involved in improved productivity projects in SSA • The materials produced will be in three languages i.e. English, French and Portuguese • Interfaces • Project will interface with AGRA’s soil health project and other B&MGF funded projects • Potentially could provide content for Plant Wise knowledge bank and • Project may interface with other programmes/projects aiming to improve productivity in SSA e.g. Those run by IFDC and IPIN

  10. Part B – Implementation (6)Key Constraints & Assumptions • Constraints • No ISFM specialist – they will need to be recruited • CABI does not have adequate in-house editorial skills for ISFM and media (audio/video) production - will outsource technical editor, media skills, etc. • Project duration limited by scope & level of funding acceptable to the donors • Content of info. materials will depend on participation of and willingness of relevant institutions/partners /(TAG/TWG) to contribute knowledge. • Assumptions • ISFM remains priority for governments and NGOs • IARCs agree to contribute to project • AGRA supports on-going development initiatives to work with the project • All partners (TAG, AGRA, CABI etc.) well staffed and working harmoniously • Suitable post-doctoral researcher recruited and producing required articles/papers and data • Solutions exist for all knowledge gaps identified in AGRA and other projects • Sufficient resources (funds and staff) allocated by on-going initiatives for the production and use of Level 3 materials • Favorable climatic and political conditions existing in project countries

  11. Part C – Reasons for CABI (1)Key Business Benefits - Strategic • Invited by Gates Foundation to lead consortium • Potentially a stepping stone to additional Gates funding and a platform for discussions on other areas where CABI may contribute • Potential for Publishing and ID units to work together • May provide source of content for Plant Wise knowledge bank • Open new engagements for CABI with countries where it has not worked before e.g. Mali; Strengthening CABI’s engagements with countries where it has been working e.g. Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania. • Initiate new partnerships for CABI through working with organisations such as AGRA and a range of partners in the private and academic sectors working on ISFM • Showcase CABI Africa’s capacity in managing projects on KFD/KM • Opportunity to work in a “new” area of communication – production & dissemination of information resources for different user groups working at the interface of research and development

  12. Part C – Reasons for CABI (2)Key Business Benefits – Financial(Externally funded Projects only)

  13. Part D – Risks (1)Key Risks(for Collaborator, Security, Technical Risks, see next slides)

  14. Part D – Risks (2)Collaborator Risks

  15. Part D – Risks (3)Security Risks

  16. Part D – Risks (4)Technical Risks

  17. Part E – Dissemination & Impact (1)Dissemination of Results

  18. Part E – Dissemination & Impact (1)Dissemination of Results

  19. Part E - Dissemination & Impact (2)Impact of Project(Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Social, Environmental)

  20. Part F – Reporting and Sign-off (1)Reporting

  21. Part F – Reporting & Sign-off (2)Supporting Documentation As a minimum to accompany the completed PID: • Project Financial Analysis Extra supporting documentation may be provided: • Results Framework • Any other documentation as appropriate Please note that projects with an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) component require the contract to be submitted to PMG prior to signature.

  22. Part F – Reporting & Sign-off (3)Authorisation • Project Executive / EMT: …………………………………………… • Date: ………………………………………………………….. • PMG Sign-off (Level 1 Projects) ………………………………………….. • Date: …………………………………………………………………………. • Approval of: • PID • Development of Business Plan • PMG Comments and/or Follow-on Actions:

  23. Appendix A – New Product / Initiative (1)

  24. Appendix A – New Product / Initiative (2)

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