1. 1 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP Formulation of Phase II: Drawing lessons from Phase I Dhaka, Monday 5 November 2007 Prof. Sattar Mandal Vianney Labé

2. 2 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Steps of the formulation of Phase-II Take stock of Phase-I Identify issues and challenges Set objectives, outcomes, outputs and activities Flesh-out the project document Deliver the project document With you Step by step

3. 3 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Objectives of this workshop Contribute to Formulation of Phase-II Together comment, discuss, validate, and complement the MTR by identifying key Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats of Phase-I

4. 4 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Rules of the workshop We are all responsible for the success of the workshop Respect for others –I am OK, You are OK, S/he is OK –No mobile, No side conversations –Time respect Openness and frankness Tea breaks only

5. 5 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Method Use of LogFrame –Quick reminder –Objective tree of NFPCSP P-I “adapted” SWOT by MTR criteria –Presentation of “adapted” SWOT –Application of “adapted” SWOT Bangla welcome

6. 6 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Time line 09:30 Introduction 09:45 Presentation of MTR 10:30 Tea break 10:45 Introduction of Work group 11:00 Work group 11:30 Tea break 11:45 Presentations 12:45 Wrap-up

7. 7 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 LogFrame: reminder Overall Obj. Purpose Results Activities OO Indicators P. Indicators R. Indicators Means OVI Intervention logic OO SoV P. SoV R. SoV Costs SoV Project Environment Assumptions (Assumptions) Pre- conditions

8. 8 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 LogFrame: reminder Project Goal The big picture is here The heart of the project: What has to be achieved, Sustainable benefit(s) for the target group(s) Objective What needs to be “produced” to achieve the Objectives Outputs What needs to be done to produce the Outputs Activities Intervention logic

9. 9 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 LogFrame: objective tree Project Goal Objective Outputs Activities Outputs

10. 10 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 LogFrame: objective tree Project Goal Objective Outputs Activities Outputs

11. 11 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP: objective tree (OB1) To enhance Bangladesh’s capacity to implement a comprehensive, equitable, gender-sensitive and pro ‑ poor National Food Policy and Action Plan To increase the capacity of the FPMU and members of the FPWG and TRT to perform their functions associated with the implementation of the National Food Policy Fully staffed and adequately equipped FPMU Activities FPMU staff and TRT members trained in policy analysis and monitoring To improve research in Civil Society and dialogues within Civil Society and between Civil Society on the implementation of the National Food Policy Well-functioning inter- ministerial teams (FPMU/FPWG/TRTs).

12. 12 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP: objective tree (OB2) To enhance Bangladesh’s capacity to implement a comprehensive, equitable, gender-sensitive and pro ‑ poor National Food Policy and Action Plan To increase the capacity of the FPMU and members of the FPWG and TRT to perform their functions associated with the implementation of the National Food Policy Capacity to conduct quality food security related research within Civil Society (CS) strengthened Activities Dialogue within Civil Society and between Civil Society and GoB on Food Security enhanced To improve research in Civil Society and dialogues within Civil Society and between Civil Society on the implementation of the National Food Policy Programme Research taken over by Civil Society institution(s) in Phase II

13. 13 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 “adapted” S W O T Strengths: Achieved results or Good features Weaknesses: Failures or not so good features Opportunities: Good / new (expected or unexpected) features which can/could be used Threats: new (expected or unexpected) features which are/could be detrimental SW OT

14. 14 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 N F P C S P: What the Mid-Term Review considers as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

15. 15 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP MTR Mid Term Review June/July 2007 Independent Follows classic criteria of EC reviews Relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability Report available

16. 16 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Pre-conditions (progress up to date) Approval of NFP FPMU posts filled FPMC // NFP Preparing & approving PoA PoA = on-the-job trainingx SW OT

17. 17 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB1: Refurbishment FPMU premises (progress up to date) Almost achieved GoB involvement Good environment Delays Electricity supply Annex wing Attractive for others Visibility / Reputation of FPMU Electricity supply SW OT

18. 18 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB1: On-site training (progress up to date) High standard Bespoke training courses One-to-one training & mentoring Foundation courses Training materials Heterogeneous trainees Various needs Vacant positions Insufficient on-the-job training Schedules Visibility / Reputation of FPMUDisruption of normal work for other Min reducing attractiveness SW OT

19. 19 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB1: Secretariat & analytical work (progress up to date) Plan of Actions Work plans of TRT Web-site xx SW OT

20. 20 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB1: Training abroad (progress up to date) 1 PhD 3 MS Short-term courses xFPMU human resources drained Support after end date of Phase I SW OT

21. 21 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB2a: RGP, research (progress up to date) RGP formed 1 st Call for research launched Research need digest done Project deadline: supervision of the RGP activities? 2sd call jeopardized SW OT

22. 22 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB2b: Dialogue with CS, GoB (progress up to date) Inception workshop Consultative workshops on research No real dialogue launched High risk of not achieving OB2b SW OT

23. 23 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 OB2c: Prog. Research taken over (progress up to date) Evaluation of CS research institutions done SW OT

24. 24 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Un-planned outputs (progress up to date) Policy advices Create a demand side Increase visibility / reputation of FPMU Exhaust resources if demand too high SW OT

25. 25 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Management (efficiency) PSC smooth Planning compliant Day-to-day mgt effective Different reporting requirements ABC not available Expensive non-regional staff Lack of sound monitoring xDiversion of resources on reporting Difficult cost-effectiveness analysis Access theme split into 2: Difficult advocacy for NFPCSP SW OT

26. 26 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Management (efficiency 2) Delay in placement of FPMU staff Changes in TRT staff xDelay in outcomes Reduction of impact of capacity strengthening for TRT staff, if any SW OT

27. 27 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Relevance (= respond to a high priority needs) Objectives relevantLack of champion Lack of clear definition of capacity strengthening xAuthoritative driving force Lack of ownership Intra-governmental mgt SW OT

28. 28 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Expected end-of-project Effectiveness (contribute to project objectives): delivery Food policy draws on analysis NFPCSP deliver on policy advices an entry point for CS-GoB dialogue Implementation of FSP & PoA jeopardized Little CS-GoB dialogue SW OT

29. 29 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Expected end-of-project Effectiveness (contribute to project objectives): capacity strengthening Impact on certain TRTHigh turn-over in participants Load on TRT staff Lack of real commitment from senior cadres of other Ministries TRT vulnerable because of horizontal concept vs vertical organisation SW OT

30. 30 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Tea break 15’

31. 31 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 N F P C S P: What YOU consider as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

32. 32 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP SWOT Grouping by “role/function”: –Group A: Research Officers –Group B: Directors + Additional Directors –Group C: TRT partners ministries –Group D: TAT (+ Donors)

33. 33 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP SWOT 30 minutes Presentation + discussion: 15 minutes per group Focus on the Phase-I & Facts Comment on MTR Complement MTR (Response papers to Consultation team)

34. 34 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Issue:Group: SW OT

35. 35 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 “adapted” S W O T Strengths: Achieved results or Good features Weaknesses: Failures or not so good features Opportunities: Good / new (expected or unexpected) features which can/could be used Threats: new (expected or unexpected) features which are/could be detrimental SW OT

36. 36 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP: objective tree (OB1) To enhance Bangladesh’s capacity to implement a comprehensive, equitable, gender-sensitive and pro ‑ poor National Food Policy and Action Plan To increase the capacity of the FPMU and members of the FPWG and TRT to perform their functions associated with the implementation of the National Food Policy Fully staffed and adequately equipped FPMU Activities FPMU staff and TRT members trained in policy analysis and monitoring To improve research in Civil Society and dialogues within Civil Society and between Civil Society on the implementation of the National Food Policy Well-functioning inter- ministerial teams (FPMU/FPWG/TRTs).

37. 37 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 NFPCSP: objective tree (OB2) To enhance Bangladesh’s capacity to implement a comprehensive, equitable, gender-sensitive and pro ‑ poor National Food Policy and Action Plan To increase the capacity of the FPMU and members of the FPWG and TRT to perform their functions associated with the implementation of the National Food Policy Capacity to conduct quality food security related research within Civil Society (CS) strengthened Activities Dialogue within Civil Society and between Civil Society and GoB on Food Security enhanced To improve research in Civil Society and dialogues within Civil Society and between Civil Society on the implementation of the National Food Policy Programme Research taken over by Civil Society institution(s) in Phase II

38. 38 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Presentations start at 14:00

39. 39 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Presentations

40. 40 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Issue:Group: SW OT

41. 41 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Presentations + Discussion Respect for others –I am OK, You are OK, S/he is OK –No mobile, No side conversations –Time respect, Focus on the Phase-I & Facts Comment on MTR Complement MTR (Response papers to Consultation team) 5 to 15’

42. 42 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 When applying reading the SWOT Based on facts Remember what level does it relate in the LFM –A weakness at objective is more important than a weakness at activity level Remember who is affected by the quality –Whole project, part of it?

43. 43 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Steps of the formulation of Phase-II Take stock of Phase-I (done) Identify issues and challenges Set objectives, outcomes, outputs and main activities Flesh-out the draft project document Deliver & present the draft project document

44. 44 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Thank you

45. 45 of NFPCSP Formulation Phase II: drawing lessons from Phase I SM & VL – NFPCSP, 05 Nov. 07 Photo