About FANRPAN Regional Dialogue September 2009 Maputo, Mozambique Lindiwe Majele Sibanda (Ph.D.)

What is FANRPAN?

Why FANRPAN?

FANRPAN-SADC Ministers’ Call FANRPAN

Created in 1997, and registered in 2002 Focus: -Improving policy research, analysis and formulation on key SADC priority themes -Developing human and institutional capacity for coordinated policy dialogue among all stakeholders -Improving policy decision making by enhancing the generation, exchange and use of policy-related information Stakeholder categories: - Farmers, Government, Researchers, Private sector Members/National nodes in 13 southern African countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Introducing FANRPAN

FANRPAN’s Strategic Plan (2007 – 15) Vision A food secure southern Africa free from hunger and poverty Mission To promote effective Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) policies by –facilitating linkages and partnerships between government and civil society, –building the capacity for policy analysis and policy dialogue in southern Africa, and –supporting demand-driven policy research and analysis

FANRPAN Structure: Organogram Director: CommunicationsDirector: Policy  Biosafety  Biotechnology  Food Prices  CAADP  Targeting for Relief and Development  Household Vulnerability  Water  Biofuels  Climate Change  Women in Policy  Inputs Subsidy - Voucher  Seed Security GOVERNANCE REGIONAL SECRETARIAT PROGRAMMES MEMBERS FANRPAN Country Nodes Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe Board of Governors Government, Farmers, Private Sector, Donor, REC, Research Institutions CEO Director: Finance and Administration Agricultural Productivity - markets Food SecurityNatural Resources and Environment Social Protection & Livelihoods Director: Programmes

1. Angola – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Wambo University 2. Botswana – Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) 3. Lesotho – National University of Lesotho, Institute of Southern African Studies (ISAS) 4. Madagascar 5. Malawi - Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET), 6. Mauritius – Department of Agricultural Production and Systems, School of Agriculture University of Mauritius 7. Mozambique – Faculdade de Agronmia e Engenharia Florestal, Eduardo Mondlane University 8. Namibia - Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit (NEPRU) 9. South Africa – National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) 10. Swaziland – Department of Agricultural Economics and Management, University of Swaziland and Coordinating Assembly of NGOs (CANGO) 11. Tanzania - Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) 12. Zambia - Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF) 13. Zimbabwe – Agricultural Research Council FANRPAN Structure: Node Hosting Institutions

FANRPAN Structure: Network of Networks FANRPAN Regional Secretariat Malawi Namibia Mozambique Tanzania Mauritius South Africa Swaziland Lesotho Angola Botswana Zimbabwe Zambia Government Researchers CSOs Madagascar Farmers Private Sector Commercial Farmers Small-scale farmers associations Commodity Associations

FANRPAN Structure: Membership Size Totals include other membership groups within associations CountryGovernmentFarmersResearchNGOsDonors Private for profit OtherTotal Angola Botswana279 unions Lesotho6 ministries Madagascar55 unions Malawi36 unions Mauritius6 ministries 5 federations 62 apex Parastatals 48 Mozambique42 unions Namibia22 unions South Africa Swaziland7512 Tanzania134 unions Zambia Zimbabwe303 unions

FANRPAN Strategic Framework Capacity Building Policy Research Voice 1 2 3

Strategy Implementation Arrangements (Who does what?) WHODOES WHAT?WHERE Board of Governors Strategic direction of network and fiduciary responsibilityRegional level Technical Committee Global team of eminent researchers and champions advising on programme development Global/Regional/ National level Regional Secretariat Planning, Implementation and financial and technical reporting Global/Regional/ National level Programme Coordinator Cluster of projects coordinated under each of flagship programmes (Food Systems, Agricultural Systems, Natural Resources and Environment, HIV and AIDS, Institutional Strengthening) Regional level National Nodes Policy analysis and dialogue: Knowledge Brokers (innovators, researchers, farmers, private sector, media) National level

What Research do we do?

FANRPAN’s Thematic Thrusts Social Protection & Livelihoods Food Systems Agricultural Productivity – Markets Natural Resources and Environment

Programmes & Projects Institutional Strengthening Strengthen country node secretariats and steering committees Establish and maintain database of node members and FANR experts Establish Policy dialogue calendar Bench mark the capacity of node hosting institution and regional secretariat and implement capacity strengthening Food Systems Strategies to cope with the impact of global environmental change on food systems, (production, processing and packaging, distribution, retail and consumption) Effects of restructuring food markets on food security in the SADC region focusing on selected food sub systems e.g. (vegetables, cereal particularly maize grain, beef and dairy products) Agricultural policy priorities for improving rural livelihoods in Southern Africa Agricultural Productivity - Markets Improved access to inputs (fertiliser and seed) by smallholder farmers Making markets work for the poor

Programme and Projects Social Protection & Livelihoods Undertake longitudinal surveys to update databases on the impact of HIV and AIDS on agriculture Review national AIDS policies and advise on social protection policies for vulnerable groups Institutionalise the use of the Human Vulnerability Index (HVI) developed by FANRPAN, for improved targeting of vulnerable groups. Natural Resources and Environment Policies for stimulating bio-energy utilisation in southern Africa Policies for promoting and supporting small scale irrigation Policies for improved water access by the poor Mainstreaming agro-forestry into broader agricultural development policies

Region COMESA Region SADC Categories of Regional Research Programmes Country C Country B Country A Weakest link Best shot Summation 1 2 3

Summary of Research Projects RESEARCH PROGRAMME PROJECTIMPLEMENTING PARTNERIMPLEMENTING COUNTRIES Food SystemsGlobal Environmental Change and Food Systems in Southern Africa Addressing Agricultural Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy Issues to Improve Food Security United States Agency for International Development / International Food Policy Research Institute (USAID/IFPRI) 5 of the most vulnerable -to be determined Malawi; Mauritius; South Africa; Swaziland; Agricultural Productivity - Markets Seed and Fertiliser Trade (Harmonisation of policies: Promoting bulk procurements: Use of input vouchers) Developing a Strategy to Scale Up Use of Input Vouchers for Promoting Use of Productive Inputs by Smallholder Producers in Southern Africa Design of the COMESA CAADP Regional Compact WOMEN Accessing Re-aligned Markets Project (WARM) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) COMESA Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Mozambique, Lesotho Malawi, Swaziland Zambia Angola; Lesotho; Malawi; ; Mozambique; Namibia; Africa; Swaziland; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe To cover all 19 COMESA countries Malawi & Mozambique

Summary of Research Projects RESEARCH PROGRAMME PROJECTIMPLEMENTING PARTNERIMPLEMENTING COUNTRIES Natural Resources and Environment Energy crops and Agroforestry Systems for arid and semi-arid echo-systems (Biofuels) Limpopo Basin water poverty analysis, Water availability, Access, Productivity, Institutions and interventions, Analysis and Knowledge Base Development Strategies for Adapting to Climate Change in Rural sub- Saharan Africa: Targeting the Most Vulnerable European Union Commission Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Angola; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Zimbabwe Global with emphasis on South Africa, Zimbabwe, Thailand Social Protection and Livelihood Impact Database for 12 member countries Implementation of Human Vulnerability Index (HVI) Tool for targeted humanitarian assistance Southern Africa Trust World Vision International / Southern Africa Trust Lesotho; Swaziland; Zimbabwe

How do we inform policy processes?

FANRPAN Policy Processes 1.Partnerships 2.Multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogues Workshops Theatre for Policy Advocacy 3.International Advocacy Engagements 4.Electronic/Digital Media Website, TV, Radio Compact Discs 5.Print Media Policy Brief Series Newsletters Policy Advisory Notes Project Brochures

FANRPAN Partnerships by Stakeholder Grouping Regional Economic Communities (REC ) 2.Government 3.Sub-Regional Organisations 4.Farmer Organisation 5.Private Sector 6.University 7.Civil Society Organisations (CSO) 8.International Organisation and CGIARs

Multi – Stakeholder Dialogues Across 13 Countries (All Members from Stakeholder Groups) Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe Ongoing Research Studies Emerging Issues and FANR Policies Tracking National Policy Dialogues (Periodic) NATIONAL LEVEL Policy Advisory Notes Issues for Regional Dialogue REGIONAL LEVEL Coordination of multi-country studies Synthesis of issues from Nodes Into Agenda for Annual Regional Dialogue Network Administration and Development (Networking, Fund Raising, Membership drive) Southern Africa Region (Representatives from all FANR Stakeholder Groups) Farmers’ Organisations Governments Private Sector Researchers Development Partners

Annual Regional Dialogues 2001: Agricultural policy making in Southern Africa: Issues and challenges 2002: Strengthening institutional capacity for policy research and analysis among stakeholders in the SADC region 2003: Regional Stakeholder Meeting on Agricultural Recovery, Food Security and Trade Policies in Southern Africa 2004: Policy strategies needed to promote permanent agricultural recovery and productivity growth in the SADC region 2005: Creating a conducive policy environment for a food secure Southern Africa YEARTHEME 2006: Creating a conducive policy environment for inputs intensification and market development for increased production and productivity 2007: Meeting the demand for effective Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis in Southern Africa “Triggers” for Agricultural Growth in Southern Africa 2008: Regional Strategies for Addressing the Global Food Crisis 2009: True Contribution of Agriculture to Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Southern Africa Maputo, Mozambique (1-4 September)

FANRPAN Regional Policy Dialogue Lusaka, September 2007 Dr. Sam Mundia Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia Hon. Obed Dlamini Former Prime Minister Swaziland Hon. Ben Kapita Minister of Agriculture Zambia Prof. HK Amani Former FANRPAN Board Chair Dr. Lindiwe M. Sibanda FANRPAN CEO THANK YOU!