THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN By-Dr Leju Lugőr. Venue: UNOCHA; Juba; SOUTH SUDAN 28/11/ 2013 CAADP Agriculture Sector-Investment Plan

Presentation Outlines Vision, Mission and Goal of Agriculture Sector Agriculture: A Key Sector in South Sudan Growth Strategy Agricultural Sector Status and Rationale to Formulate NAIP Formulation Process – National Agric Investment Plan (NAIP) Stocktaking: Aim, Objectives and Key Questions Key challenges and constraints Key Priorities of National Agricultural Investment Plan Programmes Areas and Sub Programmes Estimated Budget Implementation Arrangements The next steps

Vision, Mission and Goal of Agriculture Sector Vision: Food security for all the people of the Republic of South Sudan, enjoying improved quality of life and environment Mission: To create an enabling environment for agricultural transformation from a subsistence system into a modern, socially and economically sustainable system through science-based, market-oriented, competitive and profitable farming while maintaining the integrity of the natural resource base for the benefit of future generations of South Sudanese people. Goal: Increased agricultural productivity to improve food security and contribute to economic growth.

Agriculture: A Key Sector in South Sudan Growth Strategy South Sudan has identified and prioritized Agriculture and infrastructure as key pillars for growth Government has requested support from AU/NPCA to help develop agric component of SSDI Implementation of agric component of SSDI will be guided by CAADP goals, principles and guidelines

South Sudan agricultural sector has huge potential in all areas including: crops; livestock; forestry; fisheries and irrigation. Unfortunately, the sector has not been developed – partly due to prolonged political instability and neglect. Thus, sector performance (especially production and productivity) has been largely inadequate = high food insecurity. Agriculture is the most important sector contributing up to 15% of the GDP Agriculture is largely traditional, predominantly subsistence characterized by low productivity and low cash income. Livestock production represents a significant proportion of agricultural activity. With increased investment, livestock will contribute much more to the GDP and, with use of modern technology South Sudan can become a major exporter of Livestock/ livestock products. Status of Agriculture Sector

Rationale for Formulating NAIP Despite the huge potential and despite some investments made by Gov't and DPs during the CPA era, South Sudan continue to be food insecure and a vast majority of its rural population continue to live in poverty. Persistent food insecurity coupled with over-reliance on oil revenue has been the major concern/ challenge for the government, the citizens and all stakeholders. Hence, the decision to prioritise agriculture as a key driver to address poverty and economic diversification. Consequently, the process to develop a National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP), under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) was launched.

Crop Sub-Sector: Post conflict community resettlement and rehabilitation The low productivity of the agriculture sector Inadequate provision of agricultural services Poor and inadequate rural infrastructure (roads and market) thus hindering access to markets Threats from crop pests and diseases Inadequate skilled human resources Natural Resources Degradation Low public and private sector investment Key Challenges in Agriculture

Livestock Sub-Sector: Cattle rushing and insecurity Low animal productivity Poor animal healthcare. Low product quality and poorly developed quality assurance infrastructure. Lack of commercialization of livestock farming Low scale of operation/ herd sizes undermines viability. Accessibility of support services Poor market access Poor organization of the livestock sector Un-conducive macro-economic environment Key Challenges in Agriculture

NAIP Formulation Process 1.Formation of Country Team 2.Stocktaking - Focus was on sector performance and identification of investment priorities 3.Development of Draft NAIP - Log frame, Narrative Document and Costing. 4.Validation workshop – to consolidate views/ comments of stakeholders and adopt the NAIP 5.Official Launch

Aim: The aim is to identify and prioritize key investment and policy changes in South Sudan that are critical to enhancing the desired agricultural productivity growth, reduce poverty and increased household incomes. Objective: The objective is to ensure food security, improved livelihoods and income of the people of South Sudan, through sustainable use of natural resources and land management. Agriculture Stocktaking

Agricultural sector Performance and the key Investment Priorities. The key changes that can boost performance and competitiveness. The core strategy that will promote competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Key policies and programs that can link national farmers and agro-processors to regional/ international markets. Strategic Questions Addressed During Stocktaking

Agricultural Stock-Taking Work Key Areas of AnalysisOutput 1.An assessment of the country’s agriculture potential, opportunities and constraints/challengesA synthesis report on status of agriculture sector in South Sudan (presented as input to the SSDI) 2. Describe possible performance trends 3. Highlight baseline issues in key performance analysis areas: policies, institutions, programmes, cross cutting issues, opportunities and challenges 4. Conclusions and recommendations

Enhancing community resettlement, rehabilitation and security Enhancing intensification and sustainable agricultural production Strengthening institutional capacity for agricultural sector development Strategic investment in commodity value chains and agribusiness development Sustainable land, water and natural resources management Key Issues/ Priorities of NAIP

1.Average annual increase of more than 5 percent for roots and tubers, more than 10 percent for cereals and more than 15 percent for horticultural crops. 2.Contribute to reduction of rural poverty to 27 percent from the baseline levels of 55.4% in 2010; and 3.Reduce the number of people living below poverty line by half come According to SSCCSE, 55.4% of the rural population was found to fall below the poverty line in (SSCCSE, Poverty in Southern Sudan, March 2010). Expected Outputs by 2018

1. Decentralization: of service delivery and promote involvement of all stakeholders in decisions 2. E mpowerment - of rural communities to have a voice in the production cycle, marketing and policy formulation 3. A pluralistic approach, in which agricultural innovations and extension services are derived from several sources. 4. Cooperatives and Farming groups : - to facilitate accessing inputs, credit and sale of commodities 5. Promoting value addition and agro-processing - to facilitate competiveness and increase income 6. Strengthening of rural infrastructure for roads, electricity and water - key bottlenecks to production and marketing 7. Macro-economic stability, Good governance, peace and security : key to attract foreign investment in agribusiness. 8. Conducive Marketing Policies : 9. Promotion of Public-Private Partnership :. 10.Sustainable development management Guiding Principles for Implementing NAIP

Programmes and Sub Programmes Programmes Programme 1Programme 2Programme 3Programme 4Programme 5 Community resettlement and rehabilitation Intensification and sustainable productivity and production Institutional capacity and enabling environment Development, commercialization of commodity value chains Sustainable utilization and management of natural resources Sub-Programmes Post conflict resettlement and rehabilitation Increasing production and productivity Adequate provision of agricultural services Development of strategic commodity value chains Sustainable land and water resource management Addressing cattle rustling and insecurity Reducing post harvest losses Agricultural sector statistics and information Agro processing, agribusiness development and market access Forestry and biodiversity management Adequate skilled human resources

Programme Areas , , , , , , , , ,889,988.4,892, ,477, ,078,700. Total616,114, ,894, ,710, ,557, , Estimated Total COST for Implementing NAIP Crop Sub-sector

Estimated Total Costs Cont. Livestock Sub-sector. Programme Areas ,400,500. 7,000,500.6,000,500.5,900, ,428, ,578, ,038, ,348,500.80,018, ,895,920.16,980,160.18,383,910.17,737,660.15,831, ,490, ,240, ,290, , ,240, ,434,50010,132,000.10,132,0009,977,000. Total 715,649, ,321, ,845, ,363, ,967,710.

Summary of estimated budgets for the Agricultural Sector Investment Plan – Crops, Programmes and Sub-ProgrammesEstimated Annual Costs (SSP ‘000 Bns) Prog 1: Enhancing Community Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Security 12345Total 1.1 Enhancing post conflict community resettlement and rehabilitation. 864,284622,909462,909309,859274,5842,534,545 Prog 2:Enhancing Intensification and Sustainable Agricultural Production 2.1 Increasing production and productivity 632,543650,500626,500 3,162, Reducing post harvest losses in the crops subsector 171, ,949 Prog 3 Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Agricultural Development 3.1 Effective and adequate provision of agricultural services 878,784 4,393, Agricultural sector statistics and information 43, , Adequate skilled human resources for agricultural sector development 3,969,544 19,847,824 Prog 4: Strategic Investments in Commodity Value Chains & Agribusiness Devpt. 4.1 Development of strategic commodity value chains 35,271, ,358, Agro Processing, agribusiness development and market access 555,206,010 2,776,030,052 Programme 5. Sustainable Land, Water and Natural Resources Management 5.1 Sustainable land and water resource management 1,186,400 1,099,2805,844, Forestry and biodiversity management 17,892,300 89,461,500 TOTAL 3,341,324,2303,117,906,7542,933,906,7782,780,856,8022,745,537,33814,919,531,902

Summary of estimated budgets for the Agricultural Sector Investment Plan –Livestock and Fisheries, Programmes and Sub-ProgrammesEstimated Annual Costs (SSP ‘000 Bns) Prog 1: Enhancing Community Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Security 12345Total 1.1 Addressing Cattle Rustling and Insecurity Undermining Agricultural Development 7,400, ,000, ,900, ,602, Prog 2:Enhancing Intensification and Sustainable Agricultural Production 2.1 Increasing production and productivity 67,465, ,865, , ,765, ,765, ,229, Minimizing Threats from pests and Diseases 399,852, ,602, ,592, ,502, ,172, ,164,723, Reducing Post Harvest Losses in the livestock and Fisheries Subsectors 110, , , Prog 3 Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Agricultural Development 3.1 Enhance provision of Agricultural and Livestock Services 74,708, ,722, ,125, ,479, ,573, ,609, Providing Agricultural Sector Statistic and information 23,187, , ,219, Programme 4: Strategic Investment in Commodity Value Chain and Agri business Development 4.1 Increasing processing and value Addition of Agricultural and Livestock Produce 106,580, ,530, ,580, ,530, ,580, ,800, Accelerating Public and Private Sector Investment in the Agriculture Sector 17,260, ,360, ,260, ,320, ,220, ,420, Improving Market and Market Access for Agricultural Sector Commodities and Products 107,650, ,450, ,440, ,440, ,431, Programme 5: Sustainable Land, Water and natural Resources Development 5.1 Livestock access to water and land resources 8,100, ,003, ,963, ,032, Promotion Exploitation of Fisheries Resources 3,334, ,129, ,014, ,620, Total 815,649, ,431, ,845, ,253, ,967, ,541,148,060.00

Next Steps. Conduct a stakeholders meeting to review the document Engage an Independent consultant to review the document Organize for the Official Launching Organize for Business Meeting