1 Integrated Development Programme Permanent Secretary MINAGRI DPCG 15 November 2007

2 Content Background & Objectives of the programme Main activities, Implementation Strategy and Components Risks Conclusion

3 Background and Objectives  Programme builds on ongoing efforts, policies and programmes and aims to support farmers in what they do best MDG targets Vision 2020 EDPRS PSTA CAADP Investment recommendations Vision 2020 Umurenge National Decentralisation Strategy  This programme is implemented Across sectors, led by MINALOC, with MINAGRI, MINITERRE,MINICOM, MININFRA, MIFOTRA, MINEDUC ….

4 Main Components of IDP 1. Increased Agricultural Productivity: “Crop intensification”, “Green Rev” etc (MINAGRI) 2. Value addition and marketing (MINICOM) 3. Ecosystem Rehabilitation (MINITERE) 4. Resettlement: grouped settlement Imidugudu (MINITERE) 5. Development of off-farm activities (MINICOM) 6. Strengthening of rural financial systems (MINECOFIN) 7. Social protection and vulnerability management (MINALOC)

5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Coordination-MINALOC Roll out meetings held between all sectors Meetings held at all levels of local administration including Umudugudu Umurenge-implementing unit though Umudugudu Technical Assistance from relevant Sectors and Agencies-RADA, the OCIRs etc

IMPLEMENTATION AT LOCAL LEVEL 6 1.Sensitization on land preparation by sector agronomist 2.Farming demonstration by group leaders 3.Input distribution 4.Planting 5.Follow up on activities by Extension services during the whole season

7 Responsibilities at different levels LevelResponsibilities Central Gvt Availing inputs (Fertilizer, seeds, pesticides, etc) Province Coordination of activities in districts & advocacy Districts Planning, Coordination, monitoring, training, sensitization, reporting and accountability Umurenge Storage & distribution of inputs Akagari Mobilisation, Monitoring the distribution/supply of inputs Umudugudu Collect list of farmers who need inputs and process, follow-up of program at households level Household Efficient use of inputs, pay back inputs used at harvest, and organise into cooperatives

8 Umurenge: Storage and Distribution Contracts between different levels On Availability & Distribution of Inputs MINAGRI/RADA Households Contracts specifying: Crop, Area and Quantity of Inputs Districts On Distribution Imidugudu: Farmer registration (HHs) Akagari Farmer consultation and organization

9 Monitoring and Evaluation This programme in monitored by the National Steering Committee lead by MINALOC Local government teams composed of Governors and Mayors Technical teams at decentralized levels supervise activities Economic Change facilitators have been trained at all levels from Districts, Umurenge, Akagari and Umudugudu

10 Selected crops and targeted production in 2008A ProvinceCropArea ( ha ) Targeted production Yield Total production ( T/ha ) 2008 (MT) EDPRS 2012 Production Target (MT) EasternMaize NorthernWheat Irish SouthernCassava Budget = 5.2 Billion FrR

11 Supported activities in the programme: 2008 A Maize: ha in Eastern Province, planted Cassava: ha in Southern Province, planting on going Wheat: 600 ha In Northern Province, planted Irish Potato: 160 ha In Northern Province, planted

12 1. Maize Planting Maize cultivation Kirehe District

13 DistrictAreaSeedsDAPUrea plannedcultivatedplantedplanneddistributedplanneddistributedplanned distrib uted Ha MT Kirehe10,000 9, , ,0000 Kayonza2, Gatsibo Bugesera4, TOTAL17,440 16, ,7141,6701,7140 Maize Intensification CIP up to 06/11/2008

14 Cassava Intensification DistrictAreaCuttings Production targeted Planned Already plantedPlannedDistributed Ha MT Kamonyi Muhanga Ruhango Nyanza Huye Gisagara TOTAL

15 Wheat and Potatoes Intensication Wheat is being cultivated in Gicumbi on 600 ha 60 of hybrid wheat seed imported from Kenya and all distributed in Gicumbi 135 tons of NPK distributed in Gicumbi for wheat growing.

16 2. Value addition and marketing: Cooperative Development & Storage In all districts farmers are sensitized to be grouped in cooperatives and their capacity strengthened Farmers will be trained in storage and conditioning of produce to minimize post harvest losses Hermetic storage will be imported and storage facilities constructed Storage facilities of ex-OPROVIA will be rehabilitated

17 3. Ecosystem rehabilitation and watershed management: Activities Activities of concern: forestation of bare mountains, road sides, rehabilitation of degraded lands, etc Protections of rivers, lakes, marshlands and protection of fragile ecosystems

18 4. Resettlement: Imidugudu An Umudugudu will have between 100 and 150 HHs and will be located where there are infrastructures or where they can be developed easily Trials for getting roofing materials (tiles) burnt with peat are underway in Muhanga (Southern Province) Modern kilns will be constructed in all districts especially using youth cooperatives.

19 5. Development of off-farm jobs and Social Protection MINICOM, MIFOTRA and MINEDUC have an important role in training An inventory of off-farm jobs will be done and targeted training conducted Those engaged in these jobs will be given/facilitated to get Off farm credit packages Those having land without means to put it to use will be sensitized to lend to those able to use Landless but having strength will be assisted to get off-farms jobs through HIMO and will be facilitated to get off farm credit packages Landless having no strength will receive special social assistance to help get food, Mutuelle de sante, education for children, handcraft jobs

20 6. Development of rural financial systems The team comprising of MINAGRI, MINECOFIN, MINICOM, BNR, BRD, UBPR and Cooperative Task Force will develop the strategy for this program. The first draft is ready this Monday Farmers received seeds and fertilizers on credit Farmers are organized in cooperatives

21 Challenges Communication between different levels leading to misunderstanding of goals of the programme concerning prioritization

22 Murakoze cyane Thank you Merci