WFP and FAO Joint Resilience Programme in Somalia
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Detta samarbete mellan WFP och FAO tillsammans med ministeriet för jordbruk och bevattning (MoAI) och "böndernas kooperativ" kommer att konsolidera och komplettera FAO:s och WFP:s tidigare och pågående insatser för att förbättra försörjningen, motståndskraften och ekonomisk utveckling i Somalia. Insatsen kommer att kombinera stöd för kapacitetsuppbyggnad till ...
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Detta samarbete mellan WFP och FAO tillsammans med ministeriet för jordbruk och bevattning (MoAI) och "böndernas kooperativ" kommer att konsolidera och komplettera FAO:s och WFP:s tidigare och pågående insatser för att förbättra försörjningen, motståndskraften och ekonomisk utveckling i Somalia. Insatsen kommer att kombinera stöd för kapacitetsuppbyggnad till småföretag och organisationer i den privata sektorn för att förbättra tjänster på landsbygden baserat på offentlig-privat samarbete, skapa bättre arbetsmöjligheter, inkomst och försörjning för småjordbrukare i utvalda värdekedjor inom jordbruket. Insatsen kompletterar det pågående arbetet som FAO och WFP genomför med kooperativ inom regn- och flodberoende jordbruk i Somalia med fokus på grödor, produktivitet, kvalitet och tillgång till marknader. Projektet kommer att stärka småjordbrukares motståndskraft genom att bygga upp deras förmåga att hantera och anpassa sig till klimatchocker och påfrestningar inom livsmedelskedjan. Projektet kommer också att ha en transformativ effekt på livsmedelssystemens motståndskraft genom att stödja utvecklingen av hållbara lokala institutioner för att hantera livsmedelsproduktion, förvaltning av skörd samt marknadsföring. Vidare kommer projektet att stödja utveckling av värdekedjor för att förbättra effektiviteten. Insatsens förväntade resultat är att förbättra mat- och nutritionssäkerhet samt inkomstsäkerhet och därmed förbättra samhällets motståndskraft mot hot och kriser. Inom de regn- och flodberoende jordbruksområdena kommer insatsen att stödja 20 jordbrukskooperativ, med upp till 250 småjordbrukare i varje kooperativ. Dessa kooperativ kommer att ge jordbrukarna tillgång till högkvalitativ assistans, utökad service och kopplingar till marknadsaktörer. Genom att öka sina leverans- och produktionsförmåga kan dessa småjordbrukare få tillgång till mer lönsamma marknader. Med kvalitativ utrustning och styrning kan småjordbrukargrupperna fungera stötdämpande i kristider, bland annat genom sparande, gemensamma resurser och andra stödmekanismer.
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All five of the project outcomes have updated baselines and targets which correspond well to the intervention's theory of change and ultimately to the intermediate and immediate outcomes, as per the submitted revised logical framework. This was the last full year program implementation period from 1st April 2022 to March 2023, then the program will be left with only 8months of implementation ending on 30th November 2023. During this implementation period, progress was made on all of the outcomes. The overall program objective was to make smallholder farmers in Hirshabelle and the Southwest states of Somalia more resilient to shocks by improving the quality of their production, reducing post harvest losses, and improving their access to markets. To achieve this objective the program put more emphasis and focus on increasing the quality of cereals and pulses production, implementing safe food handling practices especially post harvest, and improving access to market information to boost sales and incomes. The implementing partners and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (FGS), Hirshabelle, and Southwest states and a contract with the NGO STS International Solidarity, the project supported approximate 7500 beneficiaries from Jowhar, Beletweyne, and Baidoa who were grouped into 30 farmer cooperatives. The supported included training, technical support through agricultural extension services meant to increase to increase their household productivity. The program identified and established 280 farmer field schools within these farmer cooperatives. The lead farmers and FFS facilitators received training in good agricultural practices (GAP), climate smart agricultural (CSA) technologies, postharvest loss management, and market information systems. The lead farmers and the farmer school facilitators have been responsible for disseminating appropriate technologies and practices to the rest of the farmers in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture extension agents. Approximate 280 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) were established in Beletweyne, Jowhar and Baidoa districts and have continued to receive technical support through training and mentorship. The VSLA were organized for improved program outcomes in order to facilitate access to savings and loans in the three districts where there is limited access to formal financial services. The organization of these VSLAs has contributed to vulnerable communities' access to essentials services such as education, health, irrigation infrastructure, and agriculture by promoting a culture of saving, amassing financial resources, and establishing trust network. Drought response and cash injection: The 2022 Gu rainy season in Somalia ended in early May, with belowaverage rainfall amounts recorded in most parts of the country, marking the country's fourth consecutive failed rainy season since late 2020. The effects of the drought, combined with the alreadyreeling effects of the COVID19 pandemic, were exacerbated by the war in Ukrainian that affected the global grain supply logistics and routes. This led to reduced agricultural production and increased trade restriction policies affecting flows of essential goods, resulting in a reduced availability of staples and a sharp increase in global food prices in the Horn of Africa at large. In response to the drought situation, a Cash Component was introduced as adaptive programming to support the project beneficiaries in dealing with worsening effects of the drought. Unconditional cash disbursement to the beneficiaries in Jowhar, Beletweyne, and Baidoa began in June 2022. A total of 2,071 beneficiaries in Jowhar, 2,489 in Baidoa and 2,909 in Beletweyne received cash. FAO conducted an assessment on the impact cash transfer had, and the results were evident /significant and on household food security status. The spending pattern showed that majority of households spent the money on food, debt repayment, purchase of agricultural inputs (such as fuel, hire of tractor and pumps), health care and school fees. Paying off debts meant households could start on a clean slate and manage their needs using the resources available (mobile wallet). Previously households would sell assets to cope with droughts, cash injection mitigated this scenario. The use of mobile money platform has ensured discreet delivery of humanitarian assistance. Value for Money, every $1 invested in a rural familys livelihood can save $10 needed to support the family if they were displaced and in IDP camps. In addition, it would cost more to resettle households once normally returned at their place or origin. A $206 agricultural livelihood package can generate up to $1,682 in food produced. The 2022 Deyr rainfall season (OctoberDecember) performance varied across Somalia, with many areas experiencing belowaverage rainfall, causing severe water scarcity in many areas. Despite the poor rainfall, the program distributed farm inputs to ensure optimal production. This was a measure taken to support continued local production, to safeguard livelihoods, and to stem rural urban displacement. This approach supported 7,239 beneficiaries in Baidoa, Beletweyne, and Jowhar districts with farm inputs and tools and provision of 95.06 tons of maize, 29.83 tons of sorghum, 72.39 tons of cowpeas, and 1.74 tons of assorted vegetables were distributed evenly. Crosscutting issues: the program improved on addressing crosscutting issues such gender and youth integration by putting more emphasis on women. For example out of the 600 lead farmers and 140 farmer field school facilitators 36% of the lead farmers and 37% of the farmer field school facilitators are female. Fifty percent of the VSLA members are women. The program enhanced synergies with the Building Resilience in Middle Shabelle (BRIMS) area based programming (including EU and the overall project environment). There has been increased accountability to the beneficiaries of cash transfers to ensure only the most vulnerable and needy benefit. Accountability mechanism include FAOs call center made calls to confirm if beneficiaries received the text message, and queries on several topics including fairness and safety of beneficiaries. On the backdrop of Post Delivery Aid Diversion report, Sida Requested FAO accountability measures and FAO responded as follows. There were no complaints received under this contribution, this can be attributed to the well established and robust channels of communication (physical and digital platforms) ensuring all communities are fully aware of the ongoing activities in the community and the selection criteria. Moreover, selected households receive communication on the project duration and their entitlement, this ensures accountability and transparency between FAO, the implementing partners and benefiting households. FAOs hotline number was publicized by banners, stickers at meeting venues and through bulk SMS and local radio stations. In addition, FAO put in place risk mitigation measures which were closely monitored to ensure the standard operating procedures were followed. Well established feedback is in place, and this has led to many beneficiaries reaching out in the event implementation is not going as planned. No cases were reported on deviation. Insecurity issues hampered access to some project implementation locations not only for implementing partners but also Sida staff especially for follow up and monitoring. Due to the prolonged drought, many of the intended beneficiary farmers migrated in search of water, food, and pasture for their livestock, making it difficult to receive any supported needed.
The overall objective of the project is "to improve smallholder farmer's resilience to shocks, especially for women and youth, through increased quality production, reduced post-harvest losses and increased market access". The programme aims to build resilience and improve food security and livelihoods in riverine agriculture production areas in Somalia. The target beneficiaries include smallholder farmers, producer cooperatives, traders, and Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) extension staff. The smallholder farmers and MOAI staff will be trained on improving agriculture practices, post-harvest loss prevention, and increased market linkages for cereals. The overall project objective is broken down into following outcomes: Outcome 1: Households have increased production and quality of cereals and pulses, food security and improved food and nutrition security; Outcome 2: Smallholder farmers, especially women and youth benefit from more resilient, inclusive, quality and safe food handling practices; Outcome 3: Smallholder farmers and cooperatives have access to market information (prices, consumer preferences, delivery options, etc. to enhance sales. Geographic focus for the project is riverine and rain-fed regions in Jowhar and Beledweyne districts.
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