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BUILDING A NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY PORTFOLIO:
PROGRESS TO DATE
Douglas MerreyDirector for ResearchFANRPAN Secretariat
Stakeholders Planning Workshop, May 2007
Natural Resources Management—A Cross-Cutting Theme
Southern Africa—land, water, climate, trees, bio-diversity—constraints, threats but also opportunities
There are networks for water (GWP, Waternet), soil fertility, etc. But weak linkages—insufficient integration
especially with agriculture Transboundary resources--therefore
regional not strictly national issues Crosscuts at least 3 of the 4 proposed
FANRPAN research themes (regional integration, poverty, innovation)
Risk of recurrent Risk of recurrent droughtdrought
Natural legacy: extreme Natural legacy: extreme climate variabilityclimate variability
Historical legacy: numerous Historical legacy: numerous international watersinternational waters
The case of Africa: poverty & hydrological legaciesThe case of Africa: poverty & hydrological legacies
Growth in yields
United States
China
Latin America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Current Proposal Portfolio1. Evidence-based Policy Options for Scaling
up Agroforestry2. Global Environmental Change and Food
Security (GCAFS), Southern Africa3. Analysis of Relationship of Water
Productivity and Poverty in the Limpopo Basin
4. Water Rights Interventions to Water Quality and Access by Poor People in the Limpopo Basin
5. Evaluation of Treadle Pump and Drip Irrigation Kit Programs in Zambia and Zimbabwe
Evidence-based Policy Options for Scaling up Agroforestry
Goal: Building on previous successful ICRAF project, promote scaling up, with special attention to making policies more supportive at national and regional levels
Countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia proposed
Partners: ICRAF, with SADC, COMESA, national partners (FANRPAN leads)
Anticipated donor: CIDA, other bilaterals Status: Invited to submit revised proposal,
to be completed at ‘write-shop’ 2nd week of May
Global Environmental Change and Food Security (GECAFS), Southern
Africa
Goal: Deliver policy-relevant information on interactions of GEC and food systems underlying food security
Countries: Southern Africa Partners: GCAFS (Environmental Change Institute,
Oxford U (www.gecafs.org); NEPAD; ICSU; SADC; FARA; regional scientists, etc. FARPAN will manage secretariat—competitive grants– and facilitate networking, dialogue, communication
Anticipated donor: DFID possible; exploring others Status: Seeking funding
Linking global environmental change science with food security
policy and development
John IngramGECAFS International Project Office
Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, UK
• how GEC will further complicate food security across the region.
• the feasibility of policy and technical adaptation options at both regional and local levels.
• the socioeconomic and environmental consequences of different adaptation options designed to improve food security.
GECAFS-SAF addresses 3 issues
1. ~ 5 Case Studies across the region, each addressing the food systems questions relating to GEC vulnerability and impacts, adaptation options and feedbacks.
2. Regional Scientific Networking, to link case study research with other relevant research in the region and internationally.
3. Science-Policy Interface, linking national researchers with policymakers, the private sector, civil society and representatives of regional food security programmes.
GECAFS-SAF Implementation 5 years
Analysis of Relationship of Water Productivity and Poverty in the
Limpopo Basin
Goal: Interdisciplinary analysis of relationships among water productivity & access and poverty, to identify interventions & research questions
Countries: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Partners: ARC, IWMI, GWP-SA, national institutions in basin countries & Malawi. FANRPAN co-leads with ARC
Anticipated donor: Challenge Programme on Water and Food (CPWF, www.waterandfood.org)
Status: Had won contract; cancelled because of procedure problems in other river basins; now have submitted concept note—waiting for response
Link between poverty, hunger and water scarcity
Where river basins are shared: impacts, risks & opportunities can be even greater…
Zambezi: Zimbabwe & Mozambique
Water Rights Interventions to Water Quality and Access by Poor People in
the Limpopo Basin
Goal: Improve access to quality water for multiple uses through enhanced water rights
Countries: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Partners: GWP-SA; IFPRI; national institutions in basin countries. FANRPAN leads.
Anticipated donor: CPWF Status: Concept Note accepted, waiting
for revised guidelines for proposal
Evaluation of Treadle Pump and Drip Irrigation Kit Programs in Zambia and
Zimbabwe
Goal: Objectively evaluate impact and effectiveness of 2 programs, as basis for improving future investments
Countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe Partners: ACF/University of Zambia;
Midlands State University, Bunda College Anticipated donor: USAID’s Office of
Disaster Assistance Status: Proposal accepted, expect to sign
contract and begin in May 2007
Treadle Pumps--Types
ZAMBIA
ZAMBIA
KENYA
S. AFRICA
SWAZI-
LAND
INDIA
Drip Irrigation Kits
Enables precise application of limited amount of water to crop root zone
Reduces losses from evaporation, weeds, runoff
Combine with bucket or drum to hold the water
Bucket and Drip Irrigated Cabbage
Operationalizing the “NR” in “FANRPAN”
FANRPAN’s niche is a focus on policy issues, but in partnership with local communities, implementing agencies, etc.
FANRPAN’s role: facilitate and promote evidence-based policy options and advocacy
Partnerships with RECS, other networks (e.g., GWP), national, regional and international institutions are critical.
Picture – women farmers selling tomatoes near an irrigation canal
Thank you!