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AGNES UWERA -0788301644 rdcp2aps@gmail , agnes.uwera@idd.landolakes

AGNES UWERA -0788301644 rdcp2aps@gmail.com , agnes.uwera@idd.landolakes.com LAND O’ LAKES, INC.-RDCP II. Do we agree that A COW can be a processing unit?. Name of Program Rwanda Dairy Competitive Program II (RDCPII ) Funded by USAID.

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AGNES UWERA -0788301644 rdcp2aps@gmail , agnes.uwera@idd.landolakes

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  1. AGNES UWERA -0788301644 rdcp2aps@gmail.com,agnes.uwera@idd.landolakes.com LAND O’ LAKES, INC.-RDCP II

  2. Do we agree that A COW can be a processing unit?

  3. Name of Program Rwanda Dairy Competitive Program II (RDCPII)Funded by USAID

  4. RDCP II GoalThe overarching goal and mission for RDCP II is to increase the competitiveness of Rwandan dairy products in regional markets to positively impact rural household incomes associated with dairy-related enterprises. NDS GoalA competitive dairy sector providing quality dairy products which are affordable, available and accessible to all Rwanda and other consumers in the region (Dairy Sector Working Group, July 2012).

  5. Operating Area: Milksheds

  6. Key Project Pillars Production Quality Consumption Advocacy

  7. Challenges facing the dairy sector Production Financing Access to market information Interested investors Managing dairy ventures/enterprises Demand and supply issues Pricing Quality Reliable market Farmer outreach Consumer behavior Advocacy (NDS, Ministerial order, RNDP, RPPD)

  8. Mitigating challengesat MCC level Attract potential investors Extending dairy services to farmers Improve milk quality Pay premium for quality milk Award SOQ to good performers Commercialize dairy farming Reduce cost of production Capacity building and market linkages

  9. Mitigating challenges-Hub Approach

  10. At Processor level • Improve packaging-franchise through milk zones • Diversification • Cost reduction • Export • Increased per capita consumption • Proper testing of milk (drug residues, mastitis, etc) • Structured milk supply and payment systems • Work towards meeting standards • Capacity building and market linkages • Engagement of public bodies with dairy in their mandate

  11. SOQ Program

  12. Portfolio approach in provision of BDS(entails working with multiple partners as BDS providers rather than work with one or just a few).Reasons: - Effectiveness - Outreach - Impact- Exit strategy- Continuity. Approach

  13. Grants Business innovation grants Competitive service subcontracts Institutional capacity building grants Competitiveness investment fund

  14. Grants target Cooperatives Registered Companies Community Based Organizations Local NGOs

  15. Activities Continued use of local and international service providers to impart knowledge and skills to service providers and local leadership Facilitate: Market linkages for increased milk production and Market Improved farm level best practices Awareness of dairy specific financial services to dairy sector investors and farmers Capacity building and training of public and private dairy service providers Acquisition of dairy equipment for business expansion and improved quality for milk and dairy products Knowledge dissemination for best farm practices e.g. cow feeding Stimulate demand for quality milk between farmer groups (MCCs) and buyers Provision of market information through platforms like RNDP and Agri-Hub Rwanda

  16. Realized Impact

  17. Thank you!

  18. Key Target LOP Results 60% increase in net household income 7,500 new dairy-related jobs created 60% increase in the volume and value of products sold 30 new products awarded with RSOQ 9 policy reforms advocated for and/or enacted $20 million (USD) in non-US Government resources leveraged

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