Agri-Hub Ethiopia and ICCO

1. Agri-Hub Ethiopiaand ICCO David Kamukama APF Network Meeting 13 December 2012, Addis

2. Structure • Background • Presentations • Roadmap • Fund Proposal ICCO • MoU ICCO Agri-ProFocus 3. Q&A + Discussion

3. Roadmap to FSFE Fund 2011: continued policy dialogue RNE 2012: • Feb Concept Note discussed RNE • Mar/Apr Drafting Proposal (Consultant) • Apr Consultation within network (peers, RNE, steer com, Dutch members) • 1 May final draft + MoU ready. • Sept Decision making RNE 2013: January; Fund Manager in Place at F&S (Roll out).

4. Fund Proposal : Stakeholders • RNE likes a flexible fund to improve linking Dutch-Ethio initiatives. • APF as broker (talks, coordination/mobilization, buy-in) • ICCO lead support AHE and is certified Fund Manager. • KIT is the knowledge facilitator of AHE. • F&S will host the ICCO Fund Manager • AHE platform of Dutch-Ethiopian actors (benefits, governance)

5. Logical Framework • Overall objective: increased Food Security and Farmers Entrepreneurship • Project purpose: Sustainable market based innovations in agricultural production and value chains. • Process objectives: • Complement RNE efforts via GoE programs • Shorten decision making and enhance role of Ethiopians in it. • Strengthen Agri-Hub as clearing house for Ethio-Dutch agric. dev. actors and initiatives • Enhanced synergy and learning among actors at sub-national level • Pro-poor/ gender and environmental sensitive

6. Products So the program will contribute to better food security and increased income, investments and jobs (basis of the OVI). This will be done via: • An Innovation Fund providing Innovation Grants of € 75.000 - € 150.000 to PO, BDS, NGOs, MFIs, Research Centers that support small farmers/ SMEs. The organizations apply for the grant and administor it • A Matching Grant Fund offering Matching Grants of up to 20.000 € to PO’s or SME’s for one-time off investments. PO’s or SMEs apply; they can be assisted by a BDS/NGO.

7. Type of activities Eligible activities cover a range of activities: • on farm testing of new production technologies • assist input suppliers with setting up a dealer network • scaling up new ways of value chain cooperation; e.g. new value chain financing mechanisms or new quality standards • try out a new out-growers scheme, or disseminate a successful out-growers scheme • assisting cooperatives in accessing new markets Criteria to assess proposals cover: Transparency, innovativeness, efficiency, sustainability, etc. which translate into the key-questions: Is there a fair balance between those who contribute and those who gain? Is the outcome pro-poor, gender balanced and environmentally sound?

8. Functioning FSRE Fund Main steps in the IF : • Decide on focus – theme or VCs / announce Call for Proposals • Applicants submit Concept Notes • Fund Committees of 3 independent experts scores Concept Notes (on innovative ideas) • Best applicants are screened • Best applicants submit full proposal • Fund Committee scores (on feasibility) • Contract/ monitoring/ reporting

9. Functioning Matching Grants Fund Main steps in the MG-Fund : • Theme follows Call for Proposals 6 months • Applicants submit proposal • Fund Management Office scores them • Best applicants are visited for check up • Final scores approved by Board • Contract/ monitoring/ reporting

10. Learning Agenda Agri-Hub Ethiopia is responsible for Sharing and Learning. Implementation is by APF/Agri-Hub • visit grant winners to collect Lessons Learned • Technical, financing, markets etc. • Approach towards project implementation • Impact of activities • analyse Lessons Learned and do some in-depth probing/ studies. • Journalists will be hired to write (success) stories • organise Learning Events with all APF-members and all winners (Dare to Share Fair / Write-Shops etc.) • These events can lead to publications and new Calls for Proposals

11. Role Fund Management Office Task and responsibilities of Fund Manager: • Secretary of Governing Board • Represent the Fund towards third parties • Manage the Fund Management Office. • Staff Recruitment (if required) with approval. Tasks / responsibilities Fund manager Office: • Organise selection process of applicants • Sign contracts with selected winners • Monitoring the progress • Report on the results/impact

12. Governance ICCO and Agri-Hub • ICCO submitted application on behalf of Agri-Hub and signed contract. ICCO will employ Fund Manager accountable to ICCO in legal and administrative terms. • At policy and strategy levels, ICCO shares its’ mandate to a Fund Governing Board • ICCO invites board members: ICCO (1), APF (1), AHE- members (1 Dutch /1 Ethiopian), MoA (1) and RNE programs (2) (Min. 50% Ethiopian; gender balance; entrepreneurship). They get financial compensation. • Tasks and responsibilities of Governing Board : • Define and adjust the overall policies and strategies • Define the themes for the Call for Proposals • Ensure links with other programs /activities of RNE /APF members • Oversee the Compliance of the policies/ strategies by FM

13. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF 2 AHE MEMBERS • Member (active) in AHE • Involved in implementation of related Program/project • Local Presence in Ethiopia (office) • Commitment to serve (Mtg attendance, documentation, consultations, assignments) • No conflict of interest (or declare interest). • Strong Connection/network with Ditch funding agencies • Should have been in Ethiopia for at 3 years (minimum).

14. Agri-Hub network FSRE fund €-Birr EKN Addis MoU ICCO Steering committee/ Coord Triangle GovernanceBoard AgriHub coord ICCO Fund managmt Members, Ethiopian partners Organised farmers, other stakeholders Network of professionals …………..//

15. Budget Framework Budget for 5 Years:

16. ICCO/APF Framework - Highlights • ICCO and APF/AHE endorsed partnership framework (MoU). • Differentiation of roles (Fund Management Vs Learning) • Scope of coverage (themes and geographical outreach) • Communication structure

17. Agri-Hub Ethiopia