1. World Bank Ag. Research & Development Investments Overview of Tracking processes H.Palmier, GFAR Secretariat 1

2. World Bank Ag. Research & Development Investments WB has a Good System of tracking lending data in Gal & for Ag Sector in particular ARD Consolidates information provided by Operational Units Accessible: Transparency Policy: Information available on External Website 2

3. World Bank Ag. Research & Development Investments Assessing Lending = key component of World Bank’s strategy to improve agricultural productivity Shift to AIS approach with – more inclusiveness [Research, Extension, Education] – diverse funding : Water, Ag institutions Reforms, Support to FO. – Stand-alone AIS projects, as well as Components 3

4. World Bank Ag. Research & Development Investments Geostrategy: Promotes Africa CAADP process followed by South Asia. Since 1980, invested > USD 8.5 billion in AKIS, average USD 266 million/year (in 2011 US$ value). 2011 = 9 % Ag. sector lending 4

5. World Bank Ag. Research & Development Investments Portfolio review breakdown stark decline in AKIS lending rel. Ag. Extension and Training since the 1990s AIS Past 3 years: 60 % Research, Extension or Education to SSA Considerable fluctuation annually: Projects reported by year of effectiveness). Unofficial data: FY10 – FY11 (Trends ) – Lending up to USD416 M in FY11, – USD295 million in FY10, USD582 million in FY09, – 70% to Extension & Training, – 25 % for Research, and 5 % Ag. education. 5