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1. Agricultural Research CouncilPresentation to MUS forumSpecial ProjectsConcept Strategic Plan24 August 2005Dr. Massoud Shaker

2. CONTENT • Some highlights and background on aims and objectives, problem statement, Management Structure, extent of activities and ongoing projects (only for Limpopo BB) of Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) • Concept Strategic Plan for the “Special Projects” of Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in general and in relation to CPWF

3. “MORE THAN 70% OF WORLD FRESH WATER IS USED FOR AGRICULTURE”Finding ways to grow more food with less water while improving rural livelihood and protecting environment(The water- for- food challenge for the coming 20 years)

4. Basin Groups Theme Groups Management and governance structure of the CP CGIAR CP Consortium CP Water & Food CP Management Team CP Projects

5. CONSORTIUM MEMBERS OF CP CONSORTIUM MEMBERS

6. IWMI International Water Management Institute IRRI International Rice Research Institute IFPRI International Food Policy Research Institute CIAT Centro International de Agricultura Tropical ICLARM The World Fish Center EMBRAPA Brazilian Research Crop AREEO Agricultural Research, Education and Extension ARC Agricultural Research Council NWRC National Water Research Center CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization IRD Institute de Researche pour le Developpement JIRCAS Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences UC Davis University of California, Davis CARE Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere SEI Stockholm Environment Institute WRI World Resources Institute ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research YRCC Yellow River Conservancy Commission CONSORTIUM MEMBERS - CP

7. Themes titles, leaders and responsible organizations

8. Benchmark Basins and their Coordinators

9. Iranian basin WA- basin Andean basin

10. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISIONCP Projects, Limpopo Benchmark Basin

11. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISIONCP Projects, Limpopo Benchmark Basin

12. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISIONCP Projects, Limpopo Benchmark Basin

13. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISIONCP Projects, Limpopo Benchmark Basin

14. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISIONCP Projects, Limpopo Benchmark Basin

15. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION OF PSS ARC EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CROPS –LIVESTOCK – AGRO-ECOSYSTEM (Natural Resources) RURAL LIVELIHOOD SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDED/TO BE FUNDED BY INTERNATIONAL BODIES SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDED/TO BE FUNDED BY NATIONAL BODIES LIMPOPO CATCHMENT CHALLENGE PROGRAM FOR WATER AND FOOD

16. PROPOSED LIMPOPO CP COORDINATING UNIT WITH EXTERNAL LINKAGES LINKAGE WITH LIMPOPO BASIN COMMISION LINKAGE WITH RELEVANT RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS and NGOs IN THE HOST COUNTRIES Technical Advisor, IWMI

17. PROPOSED LIMPOPO CP COORDINATING UNIT WITH INTERNAL LINKAGES Linkage with Theme leaders Linkage with CP coordinator Linkage with Other basins Linkage with projects Technical Advisor, IWMI

18. PROPOSED SUBSTRUCTURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN REPRESENTATIVE IN THE LIMPOPO CP COORDINATINGUNIT Similar sub Structures May be adopted by the participating Countries for their Representative In the Unit

19. MACRO RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT AND LIMPOPO CP COORDINATING UNIT-CONCEPT FLOW DIAGRAM Mechanism to be developed to share milestone progress at different stages with the beneficiaries and Client organizations

20. CONCEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS Research topics based on some identified needs SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDED/TO BE FUNDED NATIONALLY OR INTERNATIONAL , e.g., CPWF Linkage With NEPAD Initiatives Linkage With SADC Initiatives Linkage with Sub Saharan CP

21. CONSEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS Research topics based on some identified needs Generically the Climatic/Atmospheric changes should be taken Into account in these topics

22. CONCEPT PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISIONResearch topics based on some identified needs

23. PROPOSED RESEARCH TEAM STRUCTURE WITH NATIONAL RESEARCH BODIES SPECIAL PROJECTS UINT- LIMPOPO CP COORDINATING UNIT In collaboration with Relevant national research bodies In Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana, where Applicable Other ARC Institutes may be utilized in this process depending on research topics

24. PROPOSED RESEARCH TEAM STRUCTURE WITH NATIONAL AND ITERNATIONAL RESEARCH BODIES SPECIAL PROJECTS UINT- Limpopo Cp Coordinating Unit -In collaboration with relevant national research bodies In Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana, where applicable -Other internationally based research bodies may participate in such Teams as above - Other ARC Institutes may be utilized in this process, depending on research topics

25. SOME POTENTIAL INTERNATIONAL FUNDING BODIES FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS-STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR ACQUISITION OF FINANCIAL AID STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1-Have introductory and conceptual presentations on various research topics 2-Make contact with the prospective funding bodies and make the presentations to them 3-Make professionally prepared Business Plans/Research proposals to the prospective funding bodies 4-Regular and vigorous follow up meetings and communications on the submitted research applications/business plans 5-Active participation and support of the National Departments of Agriculture and Water Affairs and Forestry And where applicable the Provincial Departments of Agriculture 6-Establishment of professionally credible Project Management structure, for control, management, Training and capacity building, communication and reporting at various stages

26. SOME POTENTIAL NATIONAL FUNDING BODIES FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS MOU FOR RESEARCH AND MONITORING FUNDING ON AGRICULTURE. AND AGRICULTURE WATER RELATED TOPICS WITH NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER AFFAIRS AND FORESTRY AND OTHERS WHERE APPLICABLE NRF Funding with these bodies Can either be through MOU Or through direct research Proposal via their request Or the use of their share of 60% In the case of PDAs

27. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND ACTIONS • Process of creating “Limpopo CP Coordinating Unit” comprising of Representative/s from host countries of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe with set mandate and responsibilities. • Process of Creating Sub Structure to “Limpopo CP Coordinating Unit” in individual host countries, participated by Agricultural as well as Water sectors at Public and private levels, in support of the “Unit” • Process of creating External and Internal Linkages for the “ Limpopo CP Coordinating Unit”. At external level, among others, it will be linked to “ Limpopo Basin Commission” and relevant research bodies and NGOs in the host countries, SADC and NEPAD initiatives, Sub Saharan CP, while at internal level, strong linkages will be created with other Bench mark Basins and their Coordinators, Theme Leaders as well as on going and future research projects at basins level with specific focus on Limpopo • Review process of “identified and to be identified, need based, research topics”, and preparation of concept research proposal /notes with regard to those topics for consideration of Financial bodies for funding at National and International levels and further processes there after in terms of an agreed upon/adopted project management process flow diagram

28. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND ACTIONS • Process of structuring “Research Teams” capable of undertaking full research planning , implementation, training and mentorship cycle in participation and collaboration with National Research bodies in South Africa and other participating countries where applicable. Such teams can also be structured in conjunction with Internationally based Research bodies. • Process of linkages with Nationally and Internationally based Research and Developmental funding bodies and agencies with a clear strategic direction to support the adopted research agenda of National Research bodies such as ARC in general and of CP on Water and Food with specific focus on Limpopo Basin • Process of upgrading and activation of Limpopo basin data base and its work station set up to a dynamic level that can provide the latest base line information in various forms to all ongoing and future research programs as well as other developmental applications • Process of promoting Benchmark Basin developmental concept through propagation of a well prepared and established Web Site, regular news letter in English and Portuguese and a well documented Basin Profile

29. Briefing of Internal stakeholders EMC, (Presentation) 3rd layer managers, Senior researchers, researchers, Core Business Managers, (Presentation) With the intention of creating ARC Contact Group To be completed by end July 2005 Briefing of External Stakeholders Engineering Forum, (Presentation) DoA,(Personal contact) DWAF, (Personal contact) WRC, (Personal Contact) Universities, (one day briefing seminar) Proceeding to meeting the other host countries and establishing linkages and contacts, (presentation to both relevant agricultural and water sectors) CPWF structure, (presentation and e mail communication) To be completed by end September 2005 PROPOSED WAY FORWARD AND TIME FRAME

30. REQUIRED BUDGETARY INDICATIONS • 2005 operational Budget of CPWF is R450000 up to December 2005 • Provisional required budget for establishment and operationalisation of Special Projects Unit within the ARC is R 1 200 000 for the current Financial year. • Research grants from other Financial bodies to be determined when BPs of a research topics are in place ( Details to be work on after principle approval of the Concept Strategic Plan)

31. Some particulars of CPWF Small grant call for proposal Total of 10 to15 Projects Each between US$25000 to US$75000 NGO’s or NARES organizations in one or more CPWF BB ARI’s and international organizations including CGIAR centers are permitted as partners in any proposal At least one partner should have worked 5 years in the in the area An Institutions or an organization may participate in no more than three proposals as lead or partner organization Submission on the internet Dead line 15th Oct.. final selection 24thth Nov.., duration 18 months, starting date, December 2005. Format for proposal submission available in the CPWF web site as from 3 Aug. 2005 WARFSA Call for research proposals To contribute to the sustainable development and management of water resources in the SADC region in order to ensure the availability of water required for social and economic development SADC nations and residents, there are 5 priority list of topics Max allocation per project is US$ 30000, US$5000 to US$ 50000 Project review takes about 4 to 5 month with no deadline for submission of proposals The fund is managed by the Institute of Water and Sanitation Development (IWSD) in Harare with initial funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) Proposal should not exceed 10 pages min. font of 11, A4 single spacing Applicants should contact the Institute of Water and Sanitation Development for application forms and application procedures Info on the funds at IWSD web sit www.iwsd.co.zw/resfund.htm. SOME LATEST CALLS FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS

32. Professor T Simalenga Mr. A Louw Mr. F Reinders Dr. Eloff Professor Barnard Mr. Paul Mugnison Reps from other Institutes as and when required Possible representatives from external Research institutions as and when required (Dr. Shaker to participate and facilitate and support individual or collective RPMT) High responsive attitude towards invitations for Research Proposals Overall review of the research project topics in terms of various priorities Structuring and establishment of multidisciplinary research teams and appointment of Team leaders Providing guidelines for various research projects in terms of the financiers and other client bodies requirements Progress review of the Project preparation face and its final sanction Presentation and follow up with the prospective financiers and other Client bodies Overall technical and financial management and reporting of the approved and financed research programs. (Full project cycle) Making sure that training and capacity component is well prominent in the whole cycle of the research planning and implementation programs Any other macro managerial responsibilities that may evolve “RESEARCH PROJECTS MANAGEMENT TEAM” AND THEIR MACRO RESPONSIBILITIES

33. Thank you for your attention