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AREA, Agricultural Research and Extension Authority (Yemen) Ministry of Agriculture (Yemen)
Service Summary Sheet - Project request to UNIDO
CACTUS YEMEN 2015 © AREA, Agricultural Research and Extension Authority (Yemen) & GAFÉIAS
Programme / project / research title:
Establishing industrial processing and marketing of Cactus Pear-based food products for increased
income in rural communities in YEMEN. Exploiting locally available resources for food security enhancement.
Date proposal received by UNIDO: October 2015 Origin of proposal: The origin of the proposal is based on the Official Project Request Letter (Annex 2) of assistance sent by the
REPUBLIC of Yemen
AREA – Agricultural Research and Extension Authority
(Yemen) Abdulwahid A. Saif, PhD
Agricultural Research & Extension Authority (AREA) – Republic of Yemen P.O. BOX 87148, Dhamar, Republic of Yemen
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Global Project Proposal Author and National Project Coordinator ........................................ 4
2. Expected Project Duration .................................................................................................... 4
3. Cactus Project Yemen - Proposal Summary ......................................................................... 4
4. Yemen .................................................................................................................................. 6
5. Cactus Production in Yemen ................................................................................................ 6
6. Economic importance of Cactus plantation in Yemen ........................................................... 6
7. Cactus Research in Yemen .................................................................................................. 6
8. Project Description and Proposed Activities ......................................................................... 7
9. Proposed project locations in Yemen: .................................................................................. 7
10. Counterpart organizations (for technical cooperation) ....................................................... 8
11. The Overall / General Objective ........................................................................................ 8
12. Specific Objectives ........................................................................................................... 8
13. Main Activities ................................................................................................................... 9
14. Cactus Pear (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) - Cactus Pear ............................................................ 9
15. Cactus Pear Areas in Yemen ............................................................................................ 9
16. Cactus Pear Quality ........................................................................................................ 10
17. Outlook ........................................................................................................................... 10
18. Expected target beneficiaries .......................................................................................... 10
19. Reasons For UNIDO Assistance ..................................................................................... 10
20. Counterpart Organizations (for technical cooperation only) ............................................. 11
21. Alignment with National and International Strategies and Development goals ................ 11
22. International Development Goals .................................................................................... 12
23. General Project Strategy ................................................................................................. 12
24. Strategic Cooperation ..................................................................................................... 13
Agro-industry Companies ...................................................................................................... 13
Related Industry .................................................................................................................... 13
Social Responsibility ............................................................................................................. 13
Research ............................................................................................................................... 13
Conceptual Networks ............................................................................................................ 13
Universities ........................................................................................................................... 13
25. Financing & Funding, Project Co-financier(s) .................................................................. 14
Estimated Budget: EUR 2.5 mill. USD ................................................................................... 14
Expected Source of Funding: ................................................................................................ 14
Bilateral Funding ................................................................................................................... 14
List of Potential Donors ......................................................................................................... 15
26. UNIDO Approval ............................................................................................................. 17
Annex 1: Logical Framework ..................................................................................................... 18
Annex 2: Official Project Request Letter of Assistance to UNIDO HQ Vienna, Austria .............. 22
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1. Global Project Proposal Authors and Project Management Team Prof. Berhane Habte © 2012 Head of Forestry and Wildlife Research – National Agricultural Research Institute, Forestry and wildlife Research Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, State of Eritrea E-Mail: [email protected] Abdulwahid A. Saif, PhD Agricultural Research & Extension Authority (AREA) – Republic of Yemen E-Mail: [email protected] Mag. Phil. Andreas G. Andiel GAFÉIAS President & CEO E-Mail: [email protected]
2. Expected Project Duration Overall duration: 2016 – 2022
3. Cactus Project Yemen - Proposal Summary One of the pragmatic interventions is use of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruit and cladodes, which from time immemorial are known to play an important role as a food supplement in times of plenty, as a component of local responses to increasing food insecurity and as a means of survival during times of drought and famine providing an alternative source of food and income. There are many wild cactus pear plants that could be integrated into the farming systems in the country to support income and nutrition. Cactus pear is one of the most important wild-plant fruits consumed in Yemen. Fruits and products made from cactus pear constitute the cheapest source of food in which the poor depend. In addition to its fruit production, which is useful for refreshment and nourishment, the shrub can maintain or improve conditions for agriculture by sheltering crops against water and wind erosion, also used as a live fence and separating agricultural plots and surrounding homes. The cladodes of the shrub are also animal fodder. The shrub is well adjusted to arid land ecosystems, and large natural populations exist in the Yemeni highlands. Despite this significance of cactus pear shrubs in livelihoods they have been and still are being overlooked by researchers and extension agencies. Extensive areas of wild cactus pear are found in the eastern escarpment which stretches from Mount Bizen to the environs of Segheneity and Senafe. This provides the bulk of the fruit offered on sale in local markets and the main commercial centres of the country. In Senafe there are sites showing early signs of primitive cultivation. The incorporation of a few management practices could improve productivity and ensure sustainability of these orchards. In general the quality of the fruit obtained in Yemen is poor, due to inadequate harvest tools and techniques as well as poor post-harvest management. Additionally the varieties commonly found in the market are susceptible to poor handling. The propagation and cultivation of local spineless varieties might also augment the availability of cactus pear pads for animal feed and eliminate difficulties associated with the use of spiny feed staff collected from wild stocks.
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Until now, cactus pear has been used but neither managed nor fully cultivated in Yemen. In the case of Yemen, concerning the socio-economic, cultural, traditional, and nutritional aspects of cactus pear shrubs little, if any, has been systematically documented. The improvement of post-harvest handling of fruits and cladodes is an important step for any further improvement of the cactus pear industry. Consumers require well-presented fruits and only cactus pear of first quality reach good prices. Fruit appearance – colour, firmness, absence of any wound – and fruit taste and flavour are highly demanded and more information is needed on the relationship between physical, external fruit characteristics and internal quality (taste, sweetness, and consistence). Information on cladodes is still very scarce, and many potential consumers do not hold even the basic knowledge for their management and preparation. We propose to carry out a survey of cactus pear plant varieties consumed by households in different parts of Yemen, carry out chemical analysis of these food plants for essential nutrients and vitamins, conduct an acceptance analysis, determine cactus pear diversity, evaluate their exploitation rate, describe mode of utilization and processing, develop criteria for selecting cactus pear plant varieties, develop cropping practice for the new crops introduced, extension and training, and finally evaluation. The survey will be conducted in 90 sample villages in the highlands using Participatory Rural Appraisal Techniques to identify and collect information on the significance of cactus pear plant varieties in the rural livelihoods. Data will be gathered through structured, semi-structured and key informant interviews, which will be administered to the heads of 1880 randomly chosen households. Focus group discussions and direct field exploration by the researchers will also be undertaken. The anticipated outcomes of this research include:
Carry out chemical analysis of cactus pear fruits and cladodes for essential nutrients and vitamins;
Determine the diversity of cactus pear plants in the traditional farming system, woodland/forest, abandoned farmlands and bush lands;
Generate variety priority list and develop criteria for selecting cactus pear plant varieties for on farm-cultivation;
Capacity building in the rural areas on processing, utilization and marketing of cactus pear products fruits and cladodes to produce quality products acceptable to urban and rural consumers;
Training of a professional cadre with appropriate laboratory resources that can continue to investigate novel ways for post-harvest handling and rational use of fruits and cladodes;
Equip Research Laboratory to analyse and document dietary and nutritional contribution of cactus pear plants to rural and urban communities;
Disseminate information on the existence and uses of cactus pear plants that provide the required nutrients and minerals to rural and urban communities.
i. Demonstrate how cactus pear plant products could be harvested without any wound and handled after harvest, the basic horticultural practices to ensure a long productive life, high yield, and improve fruit quality;
ii. Compile and distribute a Field Guide, Pamphlets, Posters etc., which will include the most important cactus pear varieties;
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4. Yemen Yemen is one of the Arabian Peninsula Regions with considerable water-stressed areas that exhibiting extreme aridity and having limited renewable water resources. In most part of the countries except very few areas, the annual precipitation is far below the potential crop requirements for water, as a result all crop production areas require irrigation, which is very expensive for agricultural development. Moreover, marginal lands need potential crop which can tolerate such harsh environment and support the livelihood of the poor community. Yemen is located in the south west Arabian peninsula and is one of the oldest agricultural civilizations as evidenced by archaeological excavations, remnants of irrigation structures and terraces (Varisco, 1987). Yemen is situated in the northern stretches of tropical climate zone. The temperature varies greatly to extreme differences in the elevation. The annual temperatures range from less than 15°C in the highlands region to 40°C in the coastal plains and to 45°C in the eastern plateau (Desert and semi desert areas). The rainfall is highly erratic in time, quantity and location. It occurs in two periods, the first from early March through May, the second from July until September, but there are exceptions in certain regions and years. Rainfall varies from less than 50 mm in the coastal region and desert plateau, to more than, 1200 mm in the western mountainous highlands (Al-Khurasan, 2005). The total land area of Yemen has been estimated at 55.5 million hectares with only 3.5 million ha considered as arable land. Water scarcity imposes a yearly limit on the cultivated area of 1.4 million ha of which 42-45% is under irrigation (vegetables and fruits). The remaining rain-fed areas consist mainly of cereals and legumes. The contribution of agriculture to the gross national product (GNP) is about 17%
5. Cactus Production in Yemen The widely cultivated species of Opuntia in Yemen are; Opuntia ficus-indica L., Opuntia ficus-indica inermis and O. dillenii (Ker-Gawler). Opuntia fiucs-indica was planted in the 16th century in the Mediterranean area for their sweet fruits and has become a cheer character plant (Ellenberg, 1982 ). It was brought to Yemen by the Turkish people during their occupation of Yemen in the late 16th century. For this reason cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is known in Yemen as the Turkish fig.
6. Economic importance of Cactus plantation in Yemen The economics of cactus pear cultivation have been quite favorable. For example the farmers have been obtaining about 19 tons per hectare of fruit from which they obtained a profit of more than US$ 3000/ha. In 2007, the area of cactus cultivation increased by 32% in the northern highlands. The number of farmers growing Cactus is increasing. In the year 2007 (production from April –October, a farmer cooperative union started to export fresh fruit to the neighbouring countries. The first export was approximately 180 tons with value of more than US$ 1 million. The farmer’s cooperative union in the highlands increased their income in 2007 to 700,000 US$.
7. Cactus Research in Yemen In 2003, The Yemen Agricultural Research and Extension Authority (AREA) in cooperation with Peter Felker initiated a field trial and research program to compare Yemeni local varieties with improved selections from Argentina. Also two surveys were conducted in June 2006 and May 2007 in the western, southern and central highlands to study the morphological, production, quality and socioeconomic characteristics of cactus (see Map 1 at the end of the chapter). The colours, soluble solids are similar to the well-known Italian Varieties Gialla, Rossa and Bianca described by
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Barbera et al.1. The reason might be due to their historic background that both the Italian and Yemen varieties had similar origins from the early introductions to Spain by Christopher Columbus. In addition the fruit weights were very similar to the Italian fruit weights. Gugliuzza et al.2 obtained from 15 fruits to 6 fruits without thinning and irrigation. However, through irrigation and management it is possible to significantly increase their size and production. The percentage of pulp to whole fruit was 45.6 and was lower than the Italian varieties.
8. Project Description and Proposed Activities The project will empower the poor rural community in achieving food security and importantly will rehabilitate the degraded marginal lands of the project area. The majority of the country‘s land is categorized as drought prone area. The project will cover about 500,000 ha of the degraded and drought affected areas of Yemen. The plantation program will consider screening of potential cactus cultivars and based on the required parameters will be taken for plantation. In addition to the production of cactus the project highly promote carbon financing in the country. The project will cover about 500,000 ha of degraded and marginal lands. It is estimated to sequestrate 30 tCO2/ ha/ year after the establishment of the plantation on degraded marginal lands. The implementation of the project will be based on Community Based Organized approach. To have a historic baseline data a high resolution remote sensing technology will be used. The principal activities of the project encompass high production, genetic improvement, postharvest technology, marketing, reclamation of degraded areas, increasing carbon storage potential. Among the plantation management activities fertilization, pruning, fruit thinning and irrigation will be considered. Fruit thinning and irrigation during fruit filling are important to increase fruit size for export. Due to the high temperatures in the Arabian Peninsula, fruits are quite perishable. Thus the project will give a due attention to provide technical assistance to adequately de-spine, cool, package and ship the fruit to obtain acceptable quality on arrival. Marketing promotion for Arab Gulf countries with which Yemen has excellent relations and which are close will be the project’s first priority. As Yemen has one of the few high elevation sites in the Arab Countries with cool temperatures, where Opuntia flowering and maturation would be delayed, special consideration will be given to cultivation and marketing fruits from high elevations to produce off season fruit for export to all the Mediterranean and Europe. Integration of Agroforestry technology which considers animal husbandry and Cactus plantation will be one of the major activities of the project to combat the scarcity of animal feed in many parts of Yemen for optimal production of meat and dairy products from livestock. To achieve the targeted objectives of the project, improved verities of Cactus will be evaluated based on multi-location adaptation experiment over all potential ecological zones of the country. Furthermore, application of advanced technology in quality identification will be implemented using metabolomics technologies and molecular markers will be developed for characterization of productive and resistance varieties. Countries which are possible sources of Opuntia varieties are Mediterranean countries, Latin America, Central America, and North America.
9. Proposed project locations in Yemen: The prior project locations will be situated in Western (region around Hajjah), Southern (region around Al Turbah, Al Hugariah district, south of Taizz) and Central Highlands (region around Sana’a).
1 Barbera, G., Carimi, F., Inglese, P. and Panno, M. 1992. Physical, morphological and chemical changes during fruit development and
ripening in three cultivars of prickly pear, Opuntia ficus-indica (L). Miller. Journal of Horticultural Science 67: 307-312.
2 Gugliuzza, G., Inglese, P. and Farina, V. 2002. Relationship between fruit thinning and irrigation on determining fruit quality of cactus
pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruits. Acta Hort. 581 205-209
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Map 1: Location of study areas in Yemen (Saif A. and Muharram I., 2009)
10. Counterpart organizations (for technical cooperation) AREA, the Agricultural Research and Extension Authority (Yemen), Ministry of Agriculture (Yemen), are the major counterpart government institutions for Yemen. Both AREA and MoA will provide research stations, land for community based plantation, technical support, locally available facilities and providing other enabling environment which could support the achievement of the targeted objective.
11. The Overall / General Objective To prompt policy makers and development managers to reassess and give more weight to the neglected cultivation and consumption of cactus pear fruits and cladodes so as to enhance nutrition, income generation and food security for rural and urban communities and ensure sustainable land and environmental management. To promote rural development.
12. Specific Objectives
1) To generate a variety priority list, characterize and document the values of cactus pear plants in the livelihood survival strategies adopted by rural people and develop criteria for selecting priority varieties for on farm cultivation;
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2) To determine cactus pear varieties diversity in the wild plants;
3) Assess the opportunities and constraints to promotion of cactus pear tree cultivation;
4) To determine nutritional value of cactus pear fruits and cladodes;
5) Capacity building of the Forestry and wildlife research unit and farmers;
6) Demonstrate how cactus pear plant products could be harvested without any wound and handled after harvest, the basic horticultural practices to ensure a long productive life, high yield, and improve fruit quality;
13. Main Activities
Carry out an inventory of cactus pear plant varieties preferred for consumption by
households in different parts of the country;
Nutritional value, anti-nutrients and toxicity of cactus pear plant varieties analysed;
Conduct an acceptance analysis, Evaluate their exploitation rate;
Determine cactus pear plant varieties diversity;
Generate variety priority list;
Develop safe way of fruit and cladodes harvesting, post-harvest handling, tools and
processing;
Develop criteria for selecting cactus pear plant varieties;
Develop cropping practice for the new varieties introduced;
Conduct genetic conservation activities;
Genetic improvement of certain priority varieties initiated;
Extension and training, to promote of cultivation and utilization and finally;
Evaluation of wild-food plants as rural food security intervention;
For further details, see the attached LOG-FRAME, Annex 1
14. Cactus Pear (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) - Cactus Pear Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) shrub produce fresh fruit that is a multi-purpose commodity, suitable for consumption and trade at a household level, which contribute to diversification of household incomes, and also potential for trade in domestic and international markets. In addition to its fruit production, which is useful for refreshment and nourishment, the shrub can maintain or improve conditions for agriculture by sheltering crops against water and wind erosion, also used as a live fence and separating agricultural plots and surrounding homes. The cladodes of the shrub are also animal fodder. The shrub is well adjusted to arid land ecosystems, and large natural populations exist in the Yemeni high- and lowlands.
15. Cactus Pear Areas in Yemen Extensive areas of Opuntia ficus-indica are found in the eastern escarpment which stretches from Mount Bizen to the environs of Segheneity and Senafe. This provides the bulk of the fruit offered on sale in local markets and Asmara, the main commercial centre of the country. In Senafe there
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are sites showing early signs of primitive cultivation. The incorporation of a few management practices could improve productivity and ensure sustainability of these orchards.
16. Cactus Pear Quality In general the quality of the fruit obtained in Yemen is poor, due to inadequate harvest tools and techniques as well as poor post-harvest management. Additionally the varieties commonly found in the market are susceptible to poor handling. Cultivation of selected local varieties and introduction of foreign cultivars could help to improve fruit quality and shelf life and extend the harvest season, with the potential to reach new national and possibly also export markets. The propagation and cultivation of local spineless varieties might also augment the availability of cactus pear pads for animal feed and eliminate difficulties associated with the use of spiny feed staff collected from wild stocks. Until now, cactus pear has been used but neither managed nor fully cultivated in Yemen. The possibility to develop cactus pear as a formal fruit crop is enhanced by the climatic conditions present in the highlands which are suitable for the growth of this plant.
17. Outlook Thus, to optimize forage and fruit production in household orchards the cactus pear shrub have a significant potential to combat desertification and reduce poverty in the region. A project focusing on the establishment, management and maintenance of tree plantations by the local communities corresponds directly with the main provision of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and serve also the work undertaken in the context of the UNCCD regional thematic programmes on agroforestry and sustainable agriculture on the Arabian Peninsular.
18. Expected target beneficiaries The project will build on the achievements of FAO and UNIDO in Tigray, Ethiopia, and, especially, target marginalized communities that otherwise have no or little means of breaking out of poverty and where land degradation is very much a threat to survival. In Yemen an estimated 300,000 hectares are used for Cactus Pear, sustaining the livelihoods of an estimated 200,000 households - equivalent to 15.000 Small Holder Farmer - that could benefit from the project. The project will establish a demonstration processing plant within a cooperative and train the members on technical skills for operating and maintenance of all machinery as well as on hygienic food processing (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)). Members of the cooperative will also be provided with accounting and management skills. The exact ownership structure of the pilot plant will be decided during the inception phase of the project. Other cooperatives / associations such as youth and women cooperatives will be integrated as suppliers and marketing agents to / for the processing plant and thus they will be provided with the skills needed for the logistics, promotion and marketing and other allied services. The project will assist young entrepreneurs that are willing to set up new businesses and provide them with the training according to their needs.
19. Reasons for UNIDO Assistance To sustain the welfare of local communities in the arid and semiarid areas of Yemen, it is critically important to focus on sustainable commercial agricultural systems linked to processing industries.
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In a harsh environment, such as in Yemen, it is important to base commercial agricultural systems on plant species that can adapt to the changing environment, i.e. extreme temperature, insufficient water availability and poor soil conditions. In order to address the problems of finding suitable crops for the region, FAO, UNIDO and others have launched initiatives to promote the production of Cactus Pear which is tolerant to dry environment and high temperature. The Cactus Pear’ ability to grow in highly degraded areas, its use in reforestation to mitigate soil erosion and enhance water conservation, makes the plant unique for extreme drought prone areas to assure food security for both human and livestock. The FAO project in Tigray, Ethiopia, is evaluating different varieties (local and foreign) and targeting agriculture practices in order to produce high quality fruits. Furthermore the project has promoted linkages with trades and also promoted home cooking (marmalades and juices) in selected towns. However, these efforts are mainly targeting the production side of the value chain, and while there are a number of problems to address regarding production, it is of utmost important to address constraints to downstream processing and marketing. UNIDO, through the collaboration of the Rural Entrepreneurship Development Unit and the Agro-Business Development Unit, will address these issues by establishing a processing plant that will serve as a model for how to manufacture and market Cactus Pear-based food and feed products and develop entrepreneurial and technical skills within youth and women groups, assist them in establishing allied services necessary for the performance of the value chain. UNIDO has vast experience from establishing /rehabilitating food processing centres and developing entrepreneurial skills in rural areas to foster a vibrant private sector. The project will seek to collaborate with ongoing initiatives in order to build on the results already achieved in terms of improved production and to avoid overlapping activities, particularly in the areas of post-harvest handling.
20. Counterpart Organizations (for technical cooperation only)
Republic of Yemen
Agricultural Research & Extension Authority (AREA) – Republic of Yemen
Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Yemen
State of Eritrea
National Agricultural Research Institute, Forestry and Wildlife Research Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, State of Eritrea
International Counterparts
GAFÉIAS
BOKU Vienna, Austria
UNIDO HQ Vienna, Austria
FAO
21. Alignment with National and International Strategies and Development goals
The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Yemen, HE Ato Arefaine Berhe, has called on
farmers to finalize preparations for rain-fed farming and adhere to effective use of water resources,
and thereby boost production. He made the call during an interview he conducted with the national
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media focusing on the prospects in the upcoming rainy season and the programs set for
implementation in this connection. Ato Arefaine indicated that popular soil and water conservation
ventures have been conducted since the year 2011 within farming as well as arid areas
nationwide, and that the undertaking is expected to raise production efficiency of the restored
agricultural areas by more than 20%. He further disclosed that various seeds of cereals have been
selected through research on the basis of their domestic consumption rate, resistance to drought,
as well as potential yield and are being distributed to farmers.
HE Ato Arefaine gave extended briefings in the course of the interview pertaining to the current
condition regarding livestock, forestry, dams, grazing areas and agricultural facilities, among other.
He also said that farmers should adhere to modern farming techniques and exchange experience
among them. He further expressed the Ministry's readiness to extend technical support to them.
The project is also in line with the UNDAF, contributing to the achievement of outcome 1: Increased use by agricultural producers of improved institutional services, efficient marketing system, and appropriate technology and practices for sustainable increases in agricultural production and productivity by 2015.
22. International Development Goals The project will directly contribute the Millennium Development Goals
7 (ensuring environmental sustainability) 8 (developing a global partnership for development)
The project will indirectly contribute the Millennium Development Goal
1 (eradicating extreme poverty and hunger)
23. General Project Strategy
Project proposal submission, SSS - Service Summary Sheet inclusive logical framework matrix and official project request letter by governmental authority to UNIDO HQ in Vienna Austria by GAFÉIAS, President & CEO in person
o UNIDO project appraisal committee: evaluation, comments, approval
Mobilization of Preparatory Assistance Fund
Project Document development, project mission on-site o UNIDO project appraisal committee: evaluation, comments, approval
Fund Mobilization, co-financing, private-public-partnership model
Stakeholder consortium
Feasibility Study, Business Plan (time frame, activities, budget)
Market Study and communication strategy
Business plan development
Project Kick-Off Meeting in Asmara
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Project Cooperation Agreement: responsibilities, contact focal point; Steering Committee
Project Implementation
Cactus Pear Processing Unit: Industry Buildings in kind contribution, adaption, renovation
Product & Market Development
Purchase of Machines, delivery, installation
Cactus Pear Processing Unit registration
Organization of farmers, collectors and processing unit cooperatives
Implementation of FAIRTRADE standards
Recruiting of management and staff
Training of management and staff
Monitoring & Evaluation
Project Operation Comment: all relevant project documents are available in analogy through UNIDO Cactus Pear project SAP ID 100092, XX/ETH/11/X05 (43884)
24. Strategic Cooperation
Agro-industry Companies
Related Industry
Social Responsibility
Research
Conceptual Networks
Universities
o Hamelmalo College of Agriculture - Hamelmalo Subregion
o BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
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25. Financing & Funding, Project Co-financier(s) Estimated Budget: EUR 2.5 mill. USD
BL Description Unit cost ($) units total ($)
11-00 Chief Technical Advisor 15,000 24 360,000
11-00 International experts 10,000 5 50,000
13-00 Support Personnel (driver, secretary) 600 72 43,200
15-00 Project travel 50,000 1 50,000
16-00 UNIDO staff travel 4,000 6 24,000
17-00 National Project Coordinator 3,000 36 108,000
17-00 National experts 3,000 18 54,000
21-00 Subcontract feasibility study processing 50,000 1 50,000
21-00 Subcontract civil construction 250,000 1 250,000
21-00 Subcontract degraded land 250,000 1 250,000
32-00 Study Tours 20,000 1 20,000
33-00 In-service training 125,000 1 125,000
45-00 Equipment 730,000 1 730,000
51-00 Miscellaneous 50,000 1 50,000
82-00 Evaluation 50,000 1 50,000
subtotal 2,214,200
Support cost (13%) 287,846
TOTAL 2,502,046 Are funds required for developing and formulation the project? (For technical cooperation only): _X_ yes ___no Expected Source of Funding: (Insert “X” in the applicable box below)
UNIDO Programmable Funds X
IDF/TF:
SF:
UNDP:
Other: see following list of potential donors X
Bilateral Funding
1. Italy 2. France 3. United Kingdom 4. Germany
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List of Potential Donors
1. OPEC Fund of International Development
2. Financial support by the Austrian BMEIA, Section VII.1 funds to UNIDO (annually)
3. Fund Mobilization with COLEACP - PIP www.coleacp.org
4. Fund Mobilization with KOICA 5. Fund Mobilization with ECF-Fund, Ethiopian Competitive Facility Fund 6. Fund Mobilization with ICCO-Fund – the International Christian Cooperational Office 7. Fund Mobilization with CFC – Common Fund for Commodity 8. USAID - GCFSI 2014/15 Food Systems Innovation Grants, Application For Innovation Scalability Grants
9. Italian Development Cooperation 10. Fund Mobilization with ATA – Agricultural Transformation Agency 11. Fund Mobilization with Arabian Countries 12. Fund Mobilization with BMeiA Austria via European governments – EU funding
13. World Bank
South-South Facility Grant - http://wbi.worldbank.org/sske/page/how-submit-grant-application
o Application must be directly from developing country – MoA, State of Yemen 14. EDF – European Development Funds
15. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Majority of grants for US 501(c)(3) organizations (certified nonprofit org.)
16. GEF – Global Environmental Fund
Who can apply and how -- https://www.thegef.org/gef/who_can_apply
Templates and Guidelines -- https://www.thegef.org/gef/guidelines 17. ADF – African Development Bank
Loan and Grant info - http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/loans-grants/ethiopia/
Contact: African Development Bank Group
Immeuble du Centre de commerce International d’Abidjan CCIA
Avenue Jean-Paul II
01 BP 1387
Abidjan 01, Côte d'Ivoire
Phone (Standard): +225 20 26 10 20
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Loan and Grant Conditions - http://www.afdb.org/en/documents/legal-documents/loan-and-grant-conditions/
18. William J. Clinton Foundation
Clinton Global Initiative does not provide grants
Their work - https://www.clintonfoundation.org/our-work
19. Schweisfurth Stiftung
Contact: Karl Ludwig Schweisfurth, Founder, Honorary Chairman of the Board of Trustees Prof. Dr. Franz-Theo Gottwald, CEO E-mail: [email protected]
Eligible topics – sustainable agriculture
Basic info -- http://www.schweisfurth.de/english-version.html
Looks like you have to contact them directly about funding 20. Ford Foundation Grants
to apply for Ford Grants http://www.fordfoundation.org/grants/organizations-seeking-grants
21. Entrepreneurship Scheme
organization is called ‘Cordaid’
info on Cordaid’s approach to entrepreneurship https://www.cordaid.org/media/publications/Cordaid-Social_Entrepreneurship-HR_1.pdf
Must contact Cordaid about receiving funds https://www.cordaid.org/en/get-involved/funds-foundations-and-congregations/
22. ERC Advanced Investigator Grants
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html to search for ‘calls for proposals’ in the Official Journal of the European Union
relative info about ERC Advanced Grants http://erc.europa.eu/advanced-grants 2.5-3.5 million
EPSS Preparation and Submission Guide web address: http://cordis.europa.eu/documents/documentlibrary/91055671EN6.pdf
Call for Proposals -- http://erc.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/apply-funding/call-proposals
Step by Step Guide -- http://erc.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/apply-funding/step-step
23. Rural Poverty and Environment Program Initiative
Organization is called ‘International Development Research Centre’ (IDRC)
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/HowToApply/Pages/ResearchGrantIdea.aspx for research grant idea form
24. International Fund for Agricultural Development
Grants for Agricultural Research (#7 on doc)
The Ethiopian government or a provincial government, etc. could inquire for cheap loans and subsidies
About their grants-- http://www.ifad.org/operations/grants/index.htm
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26. UNIDO Approval Name of submitting managers
Name and signature of submitting PTC Directors: Date:
Name and signature of UNIDO Representative: Date: (for global/interregional/ regional projects) I certify herewith that the above request for services has been positively assessed against all the relevant UNIDO criteria, and that, when further development, it stands a good chance of being successfully funded and implemented by UNIDO. cc. Managing Director, PTC Managing Director, RSF
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Annex 1: Logical Framework
Objective, Outcomes, Outputs,
Activities indicators verification Assumptions Risks
Objective
Improved livelihood of targeted rural communities in Yemen, with special emphasis on women
Income levels targeted groups (by male/ female); Annual increase (# hectares) of formerly degraded land used for cactus production;
baseline study, project monitoring and evaluation reports; MoA land statistics, Local authorities
Outcome
Targeted communities are increasingly participating in commercial activities relating to the different stages of the Cactus Pear value chain
# tons of Cactus Pear (fruits, pads) procured by the processing plant annually; # suppliers contracted by the processing plant; # of markets regularly selling Cactus Pear based products; $ mobilized and invested in additional production, processing and marketing activities by target communities; # of farmers / villagers take part into Cactus Pear production / commercialization (by female/male)
Processing plant operation statistics; Cooperative trade and financial statistics; Baseline study and M&E system
Cactus Pear products are affordable to the population at large and gain in popularity in local and regional markets; Local government remains positive to provide access to degraded land for Cactus Pear cultivation
Epidemic pest and disease affecting the growth of Cactus Pear will have to be monitored closely in cooperation with MoA Slow / lengthy government procedures to access land could cause severe delays in increasing overall Cactus Pear production, hampering overall development of the sector
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Output 1.
Rural communities organized and equipped to supply Cactus Pear pears and pads
# of cooperatives / associations legally registered and capacitated to supply Cactus Pear fruits & pads
Baseline study and M&E system; Official documentation from the local authority;
Targeted communities are making a profit from participating in the project and remain committed for future harvest seasons
Existing power structures within communities may not be conducive to change
Output 2.
Pilot Cactus Pear processing plant established
# tons / liters of different food, feed and other Cactus Pear based products supplied to markets annually (Baseline: backyard jam cooking and similar micro scale industrial activities); Availability of qualified staff to operate and maintain the plant; Financial sustainability of the plant at project completion; The plant’s ownership structure;
The center itself; Production statistics; M&E system;
Processors are able to store their products and generate income around the year
The plant’s ownership is not identified early enough during the project implementation
Output 3.
Demand for Cactus Pear products stimulated and marketing channels established
# sensitization events undertaken; # and volume of orders / contracts for Cactus Pear based products locally and regionally;
Baseline study and M&E system; Purchase agreements with local / regional traders;
Processed and packed Cactus Pear products are suitable for long transports;
Insufficient and continuous supply of raw materials;
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# Activities for output 1
1.1 Collect baseline data to set up a M&E system for the project (communities, Cactus Pear production and marketing, potential for production increase)
1.2 Select target beneficiaries and working groups for the different project activities
1.3 Organize selected groups into cooperatives, production units and business associations and provide training on entrepreneurship, group dynamics, leadership, management and accounting based on their needs
1.4 Select the most appropriate technologies for post-harvest handling and preservation
1.5 Train and equip target groups on post-harvest handling and preservation
1.6 Establish state of the art collection centers (the numbers to be identified during the inception phase)
1.7 Explore the potential for utilization and potential rehabilitation of degraded land for Cactus Pear production
1.8 Secure degraded land for vulnerable groups (unemployed youth, women groups) from the Government and develop small scale commercial Cactus Pear plantations with these groups
1.9 Develop and implement projects targeting the rapidly emerging international carbon markets through the expansion of Cactus Pear plantations on degraded landscapes
1.10 Develop capacity of local communities as well as relevant government and non-government organizations to access the global carbon markets / financing
Activities for output 2
2.1 Conduct a feasibility study to establish the location and capacity of the processing center (full structure, staffing), the products it should process complete with a cost analysis and priority markets
2.2 Rehabilitate civil construction to host the processing center, including warehouse capacity
2.3 Equip the center with suitable processing and packaging equipment for Cactus Pear based products
2.4 Equip the center with a bio digester for methane production for industrial heat
2.5 Train the processing center staff on management & accounting
2.6 Train the processing center staff on processing and maintenance of the equipment
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Activities for output 3
3.1 Develop linkages with suppliers (farming cooperatives, women groups, youth groups targeted in Output 1) of Cactus Pear raw material
3.2 Identify stakeholders suitable for promotion, dissemination and marketing of Cactus Pear-based products, identify their training needs and provide them with the necessary skills to undertake promotion and marketing activities
3.3 Develop new and innovative food recipes
3.4 Develop promotional material for processed Cactus Pear-based products
3.5 Conduct marketing activities (participate in fairs, visit potential buyers (private supermarkets and institutional buyers) to promote the processed Cactus Pear products
3.6 Develop market outlets and linkages to retailers / wholesalers for processed and semi-processed Cactus Pear products
3.7 Establish linkages with international movements such as Slow Food, Terra Madre and similar
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Annex 2: Official Project Request Letter of Assistance to UNIDO HQ Vienna, Austria
Republic of Yemen, Ministry of Agriculture --------------- State Minister --------------- HE Ato Arefaine Berhe Sanaa, Yemen E-Mail: _____ Web: _____ # ____________ / ____________
Republic of Yemen, The Minister of Agriculture To
Mr. Philippe Scholtes UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Director Agro-Businesses Development Branch & O-i-C PTC P.O. Box 300
A-1400 Vienna Subject: Authorization to conduct
Establishing industrial processing and marketing of Cactus Pear-based food products for increased income in rural communities in YEMEN.
Exploiting locally available resources for food security enhancement. activities in the State of Yemen for UNIDO The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Yemen presents its compliments to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and has the honor to express its appreciation for UNIDO’s engagement in supporting Arabian countries in accelerated agro-industry and agribusiness development in the frame of the 3ADI Program combining private investments with government support and technical assistance from UNIDO, FAO and IFAD for value addition in agricultural value chains to generate income and employment for the poor. While Yemen has recently strengthened governmental support to manufacturing and value addition in agriculture through a number of programs, this Ministry has the honor to request UNIDO to engage in the development of a number of agribusiness value chains, which the Government of Yemen has prioritized. Among others the prickly pear value chain, known in Yemen as Cactus Pear, has been identified as one of the most important products to be developed as a source of food and feed processing in the semiarid parts of Yemen. The plant grows freely, the fruits are appreciated and the pads are used to feed cattle particularly in the dry periods. However, there is not much value addition activities being undertaken and “Cactus Pear” fruits spoil quickly, leading to huge losses in the harvest season and a complete lack of “Cactus Pear” in the market in the off season. A project in this area will assist youth and women associations for collection, processing and marketing, providing poor communities with income generation activities and contributing to poverty alleviation. In light of the above, the Ministry of Agriculture would like to participate in the 3ADI Program and mobilize UNIDO’s support to complement and strengthen efforts in agro industry development and in particular in the better utilization of Cactus Pear through processing and value addition.. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Yemen avails itself of this opportunity to renew to UNIDO the assurance of its highest consideration. Best regards,
HE Ato Arefaine Berhe State Minster of Agriculture
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C.C. (1)
Sudan, Djibouti, Yemen
Mr. Kassahun Ayele Tesemma Representative Sudanese Chamber of Industries Association (SCIA) Building Africa Road No. 84/6/4 Khartoum 2 - SUDAN Telephone: +249 183 460342 - Fax: +249 183 460248 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.unido.org C.C. (2)
Aurelia Patrizia Calabrò in Bellamoli United Nations Industrial Development Organization Senior Industrial Development Officer Chief, Agro-Industries Technology Unit Agri-Business Branch Wagramer Strasse 5 P.O. Box 300 (D1548) A-1400 Vienna - AUSTRIA Phone: +43-1-26026 3419 Email: [email protected] Web: www.unido.org