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Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
The Biodiversity Management Programme in
the Horn of Africa (BMP)
ANNEX VI Interim narrative report
Tana Kipini Laga Badana Bush-Bush land and seascapes
(4th November 2015 – 4th November 2016)
Submitted by ICRAF
4 November 2016
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Table of contents
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................... II
LIST ANNEX ....................................................................................................................................... II
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED IN THE REPORT ......................................................................... III
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION ...............................................................................................IV
2 ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION ACTIVITIES...................................... 1 2.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE ACTION ......................................................................................... 1
2.2 RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................. 2
Achievement for Specific Objective Indicators ............................................................................... 2
Achievement of Indicators per Result Area 1 .................................................................................. 3
Achievement Indicators Result Area 2 ............................................................................................ 6
2.3 PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES LINKED TO PROJECT RESULTS .............................................................. 9
Activity 1 - Habitat change analysis, invasive species assessment and baseline .......................... 9
Activity 2 - Biodiversity assessment for use in ongoing planning ............................................... 10
Activity 3 - Institutional support to planning .............................................................................. 10
Activity 4 - Institutional support to PA planning and management ............................................ 11
Activity 5 - Cross border cooperation ......................................................................................... 12
Activity 6 - Biodiversity related ecosystem goods and services value chains ............................. 13
Activity 7 - Forestry and agroforestry programme ..................................................................... 14
Activity 8 - Communication......................................................................................................... 15
Activity 9 - Support fundraising and increased sustainability of PA management ..................... 15
Activity 10 - Biodiversity conservation capacity building ............................................................ 16
Activity 11 - Cooperation between research and training institutes ............................................. 16
Activity 12 - Monitoring and evaluation. ...................................................................................... 17
2.4 RISK ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................ 17
2.5 PROJECT PROCUREMENT ............................................................................................................. 21
3 THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ........................................................................................... 22 3.1 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2013 – 2017.......................................................................................... 22
3.2 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PROJECT YEAR 4 ............................................................................ 25
4 BENEFICIARIES/ AFFILIATED ENTITIES AND OTHER COOPERATION ................ 29 4.1 RELATION BETWEEN BENEFICIARIES OF THE GRANT .................................................................. 29
4.2 RELATION WITH STATE AUTHORITIES ........................................................................................ 29
4.3 RELATION TO OTHER IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATIONS .............................................................. 29
4.4 FINAL BENEFICIARIES .................................................................................................................. 31
4.5 OTHER THIRD PARTIES ................................................................................................................ 31
4.6 SYNERGIES WITH OTHER ACTIONS .............................................................................................. 31
4.7 BUILDING ON PREVIOUS EU GRANTS AIMED AT THE SAME TARGET GROUP ............................... 32
5 VISIBILITY ..................................................................................................................................... 32
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List of Tables
Table 1: Level of achievement of specific objective indicators .............................................................. 2 Table 2: Result Area 1. Output Indicators Progress Analysis and status of achievement (% estimated
achievement for the third year project duration) 4th November 2015-4th November, 2016 and perspective
for year 4. ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Table 3: Result area 2. Output Indicators Progress Analysis and status of achievement (% estimated
achievement for the third year project duration) 4th November 2015-4th November, 2016 and perspective
for year 4. ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Table 4: Time schedule for NMK activities .......................................................................................... 11 Table 5: Risk analysis and mitigation measures, level 1 = highly unlikely; 2 = unlikely but might
happen; 3 = likely; 4 = very likely. ....................................................................................................... 19 Table 6: Preliminary list of items procured by ICRAF for IGAD BMP project (final list to be compiled
by procurement unit and shared with IGAD separately) ...................................................................... 21 Table 7: Project implementation plan 2013 – 2017 for expected outcome 1. ....................................... 22 Table 8: Project implementation plan 2013 – 2017 for expected outcome 2. ....................................... 24 Table 9: Time frame for year 4 for action and outputs arranged by activities with actors and log frame
indicators- for expected outcome 1. ...................................................................................................... 25 Table 10: Time frame for year 4 for action and outputs arranged by activities with actors and log frame
indicators -for expected outcome 2. ...................................................................................................... 27 Table 11: Review of status of contracting associate partners contracted by the end of the third year
reporting period (November 4, 2015- November 4, 2016) ................................................................... 30 Table 12: Review of status of consultants contracted by the end of the third year reporting period
(November 4, 2015- November 4, 2016) .............................................................................................. 30
List Annex
Annex 1: List of outputs delivered till end of year 3 ............................................................................ 33 Annex 2: List of reports submitted to relevant Authorities ................................................................... 35
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List of acronyms used in the report
ANAFE
BBVC
African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources
Education
Biodiversity Based Value Chain
ASDSP
BMP
BLUP
CSA
Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme
IGAD Biodiversity Management Programme in the Horn of Africa
Biodiversity Land Use Plan
Conservation Solutions Afrika
CABI
CBSDP
CEC
CDMP
COMMS
CORDIO
CWCCC
Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International
Cross Border Stakeholder Dialogue Platform
County Executive Commissioner
Community Development and Management Plan
Community Conservation Monitoring System
Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean
Community Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committee
ER
FMNR
HoA
Expected Result
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration
Horn of Africa
IGAD Intergovernmental Authority on Development
ICRAF World Agroforestry Centre
IUCN
KDF
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Kenya Defence Force
LAPSSET
LCT
Lamu Port Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport
Lamu Conservation Trust
LFI
LUP
Log Frame Indicator
Land Use Planning
MoPMRE Ministry of Petroleum, Mineral Resources and Environment
MoLFR Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Rangelands
NEMA
NFP
National Environmental Management Authority
National Focal Point
NCC North Coast Conservation Ltd.
NMK National Museums of Kenya
NRT-Coast Northern Rangelands Trust Coast
PSC
RAAS
Project Steering Committee
Rainwater Association of Somalia
RWH
TCN
TAT
TKLBBB
Rain Water Harvesting
Tree Crop Nursery
Technical Assistance Team
Tana Kipini Laga Badana Bush Bush
TBSC
WWF
Trans-boundary Steering Committee
World Wide Fund for Nature
WRUA Water Resource Users Association
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1 Description of the action
1.1 Name of Coordinator of the
grant contract:
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
1.2 Name and title of contact person: Tony Simons (Director General ICRAF) and Josephat Nyongesa (Project
Coordinator)
1.3 Name of beneficiaries and
affiliated entities in the action:
Local communities and institutions, NGOs, local government, biodiversity
managers and experts
1.4 Title of the action: Biodiversity Management Programme in the Horn of Africa - Lot 2 - The Tana-
Kipini-LagaBadana Bush Land and Seascape
1.5 Contract number: KE-2007-DST-27 I 1424462 N° 6000119458
1.6 Start date and end date of the
reporting period:
4th November 2015 – 4th November 2016
1.7 Target countries or region: Kenya and Somalia: Programme in the Tana-Kipini-Laga Badana Bush Land and
Seascape.
1.8 Final beneficiaries National government, policy makers, civil society, biodiversity managers and
experts, NGO, educators and local communities in intervention sites
1.9 Countries in which activities take
place:
Kenya and Somalia Programme in the Tana-Kipini-Laga Badana Bush Land and
Seascape
1.10 Total duration of the action: 48 Months: November, 2013-November, 2017
1.11 Action Financing: 1.7 million Euro
1.12 Objectives of the action The action will contribute to the overall objective of the IGAD Biodiversity
Management Program: “to contribute to poverty reduction by improving the social
and economic wellbeing of the populations in the IGAD region through better
regional integration in the environmental sector”,
Specific objective:
Conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems in the IGAD region in
order to contribute to lasting ecosystem goods and services”.
1.13 The expected results of the
Action
Result 1:
Conservation of cross-border biodiversity land/seascapes strengthened and
institutional capacities for management improved
Result 2:
Institutional capacities for management improved
1.14 Main Activities 1. Establish baseline and assess development priorities
2. Review biodiversity and develop an action plan
3. Develop holistic and integrated land and seascape use planning
4. Support improved protected area (PA) management
5. Strengthen cross border collaboration
6. Develop benefits from ecosystem goods and services
7. Develop agro-forestry and reforestation programs
8. Develop communication materials
9. Support fund raising for long term PA management
10. Support cross-border cooperation in research and training
11. Assess need & implement biodiversity capacity building
12. Develop and implement a dedicated M&E program
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2 Assessment of implementation of action activities
2.1 Executive summary of the action
Biodiversity Management Programme (BMP) is an IGAD initiative with the financial support of the
European Union (EU) aiming to contribute to poverty reduction by improving the social and economic
wellbeing of the populations in the IGAD region, through a better regional integration in the
environmental sector. Its purpose is the conservation and sustainable management of the ecosystems in
the IGAD region, in order to contribute to lasting ecosystem goods and services. ICRAF is one of the
BMP Implementing Partners managing the Tana-Kipini-Laga Badana Bush Bushle Land and Seascape
(North East Kenya and South East Somalia), one of the three projects financed through the IGAD
Biodiversity Management Programme in the Horn of Africa to develop collaborative management in
three cross-boundaries land and seascapes between Kenya-Somalia, Djibouti-Ethiopia and Ethiopia-
South Sudan. The ICRAF project started in November 2013 and will last till November 2017. It is being
implemented in the cross-border area of North Eastern Kenya and Southern Somalia in an area extending
from the Tana River delta in Kenya to the Laga Badana Bush Bushle National Reserve in Somalia. This
annual technical report covers project activity implementation progress between 4th November, 2015
and 4th November, 2016. It documents detailed progress including milestones for the activities completed
under two main project results areas and highlights challenges faced and ICRAF mitigation strategies
for the last reporting period as well as the for the next implementation period. During the third year, the
project realized successful delivery on the envisaged results; [1] Conservation of cross-border
biodiversity land/seascapes strengthened and institutional capacities for management improved and [2]
Institutional capacities for management improved. Progress on result 1 include delivery on cross-border
dialogue and research exchange, capacity building at different levels and established biodiversity
conservation and livelihoods demonstration sites. Results two milestones includes completion of
biodiversity and socio-economic assessment reports in Kenya and Somalia, technical committee for LUP
established, developed plan & road map for development of PA in Laga Badana area in Somalia and
drafted management plan for Hanshak Nyongoro conservancy in Kenya. Success is attributed to ICRAF
IGAD BMP project staff’s flexibility to re-strategize and its commitment in collaboration with
networked project partners to fast track on activity implementation to recover the time lost during the
first year.
However, these verifiable achievements have been realized under challenging environment in the project
target sites both in Somalia and Kenya. Insecurity has been and is still one of the major drawbacks to
the project implementation. Earlier this year February 2016, the security situation deteriorated in Lamu
Kenya forcing ICRAF to temporarily suspend field activities in the intervention sites and briefly
evacuated staff for two weeks. Similarly, insecurity in Somalia has slowed down field activities on the
ground. Cross border exchange as planned in the project document has faced challenges occasioned by
increasing high cost to cover logistics for participants travel and upkeep exacerbated by Euro/Dollar
exchange fluctuations. This necessitated ICRAF in consultation with IGAD to review some related
action indicators for better allocation of available resources on achievable indicators. Delayed reporting
by partners was another challenge faced. During the third year of implementation, this was mitigated
through regular follow-ups with the partners, and ICRAF will apply same approach in the next fourth
year. Depending security situation in project sites, ICRAF envisage to complete the remaining activities
in Kenya and Somalia. Already, two consultants have been engaged to fast-track activities in two sites
of Somalia.
In summary, the project is on the right track as initially planned. The project has already gained some
mileage and trust among stakeholders. However, given that the project delayed for one year (first year),
ICRAF would recommend to IGAD and the European Commission to consider six month no cost
extension to finalize on all activities in target sites. The need to contribute towards program goal and
objectives in the long run on scale calls for recommendation to consider funding second phase of the
project.
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2.2 Results and activities
The third year period (November 4, 2015-November 4, 2016) realized significant activity
implementation though faced with challenges. Some project milestones highlights include:
Completion of Marine and Terrestrial biodiversity and socio-economic assessments for Kenya
and Somalia
ICRAF initiated activities in Somalia through RAAS, IRDO and Savana consultants engaged
to fast-track selected priority activities in two sites of Bur Gabo and Ras Kambooni in Somalia
Agro-forestry interventions; Over 700 farmers trained in agro-forestry, tree nurseries
established and over 40,000 tree seedlings planted within and outside Witu protected areas
Community Capacity building –on rainwater harvesting for communities in 5 established
demonstration sites, build capacity of stakeholders on wildlife management Act and in QGIS
training.
Vision/roadmap to establish Laga Badana PA developed
Cross border meetings: CBSDP and TBSC held
Development of Honey Value Chain -HVC in Witu-Lamu and replication initiated in Somalia
Land Use Planning technical committee established and two meetings held
Cross border exchange visit for capacity building on collaborative biodiversity conservation
Cross border research and training exchange conducted and BBVC book developed
Achievement for Specific Objective Indicators
Table 1 presents three specific objective indicators. In the third year, ICRAF has finished developing
honey value chain in Kenya and has engaged two consultants to replicate the same in two different
intervention sites in Somalia. Capacity building and awareness creation on biodiversity conservation
have been facilitated by ICRAF targeting action beneficiaries in the intervention sites to enhance
community livelihoods and reduce pressure on natural resource base contributing to indicator 1 and 3.
Indicator 2 activities have been initiated by drafting terms of reference for cross border stakeholder
dialogue platform expected to develop concept or vision to attract investment in PA. ICRAF plan to
coordinate the cross border platform to deliver on indicator 3 in 2017.
Table 1: Level of achievement of specific objective indicators
Specific objective Indicators Level of achievement
Conservation and
sustainable
management of
ecosystems in the
Tana-Kipini-Laga
Badana Bush
Land and
Seascape in order
to contribute to
lasting goods and
services
1. Ecosystems goods and services and
protected areas are increasingly
recognised as viable sustainable
development options in the TKLBB
Land and Seascape by end of the
program in 2017
Community nature based interventions established in
project sites in Kenya including honey value chain and
high value crop enterprises to support livelihoods and
reduce pressure on PA resources. Biodiversity
assessments and management plans developed
documenting dependence on natural goods and services
in supporting livelihoods
2. Stakeholders supported to attract
investment in protected area
management, with at least one donor
round-table organized by the end of the
programme in 2017
Cross border terms of reference drafted and indicator
planned for 2017
3. Community assets of BMP target
communities / groups increased in 2017
compared to 2014 baseline
99 Awer and Witu community member capacity build on
honey value chain and ICRAF supported two groups in
Witu with beekeeping equipment to develop honey value
chain. Two consultants engaged to replicate activity in
Somalia
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Achievement of Indicators per Result Area 1
Table 2 presents the level of achievement of result area 1: Conservation of cross-border biodiversity land/seascapes strengthened and institutional capacities
for management improved. The table shows cumulative significant progress made on each indicator during the third year of project implementation though
external challenges especially insecurity in the project area slowed down the activities. This was mitigated through increased engagement of partners at local
level and collaboration with local government administration and security personnel.
Table 2: Result Area 1. Output Indicators Progress Analysis and status of achievement (% estimated achievement for the third year project duration) 4th
November 2015-4th November 2016 and perspective for year 4.
Revised output indicators Cumulative progress as of 4 November 2016 Estimated %
achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %
Explanation / comments Perspective and action next
period
1.1 Cross-Border Stakeholder
Dialogue Platform (CBSDP) for
Biodiversity Management established
for coastal zone by Q4 2015, and
regular meetings thereafter.
In April 18-19, 2016 ICRAF conducted the second:
CBSDP Meeting involving participants from
Kenya and Somalia
TBSC held back to back with CBSDP.
CBSDP established
100 Meeting held in Nairobi and not across
the border as planned for insecurity
reasons
ICRAF will support regular
meetings in 2017
1.2 One (1) proposal for establishment
of a cross-border network of
biodiversity conservation areas
prepared by the Cross-Border
Stakeholder Platform and transmitted
to the relevant national decision
makers by Q4_2016.
ICRAF formed CBSDP in April 2016 with ToR
drafted as preliminary step towards delivering on the
output
30 ICRAF requested for amendment to
develop “a vision for establishment of a
cross-border network of biodiversity
conservation areas prepared and
transmitted by the CBSPD to the relevant
national decision makers by Q2 2017”
ICRAF will consult and
coordinate with CBSDP team
to conceptualize the vision
based on baseline assessment
reports developed from
intervention sites
1.3 Fourteen (14) people exchanged
between at least two pairs of research
and training institutions of Kenya and
Somalia to build capacity for
biodiversity conservation and natural
resource management by Q4_2017.
Jointly implemented by ICRAF and ANAFE. First
preparatory workshop was organized in October
2015, followed by research exchange & capacity
building write-shop in Nov. 16-27, 2015
.
100 The two weeks write-shop brought
together experts, including lecturers and
researchers from Somalia and Kenya.
Working groups finalized report BBVC
Book
The BBVC has been
delivered internally peer
reviewed in ICRAF and send
to external reviewers. Final
copy will be published Before
Q1 2017
1.4 Biodiversity loss and its drivers are
better understood in the demonstration
site, better managed through
targeted interventions supported by
BMP / IPs, and proposed solutions
communicated to decision makers, by
Q4_2017.
Activity was conducted by ICRAF and report
finalized. The report oulines the conservation
measures detailed in section 3.5-3.9 and specifically
section 3.9 (Role of BMP in managing forest cover
loss in the cross border area) which outlines targeted
interventions under implementation to manage and
conserve biodiversity.
99 Assessment confirms Witu-Kenya as
more hot spot deforested sites compared
to Lag Badana area in Somalia.
Stakeholder workshop was organized in
July 11-12, 2016 in Lamu Kenya to
dissemination and validate the report The
indicator complements indicators 1.6a,
1.6b and 1.7. The estimated achievement
Report has been internally
reviewed by ICRAF and sent
to external peer reviewers.
Report will be published
before Q1_2017
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Revised output indicators Cumulative progress as of 4 November 2016 Estimated %
achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %
Explanation / comments Perspective and action next
period
is based on the indicator’s source and
means of verification stated in the LF and
achievements under habitat analysis
section 3.9 (Role of BMP in managing
forest cover loss in the cross border area)
1.5 At least 200 individuals in selected
demonstration sites are provided
training and support in developing /
improving natural resource value
chains by Q3_2017.
Kenya: ICRAF in collaboration with KFS, ASDSP
and Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries
build capacity for 99 community members from
Awer Witu communities which later organized
themselves in seven community based groups [5 in
Awer] and [2] in Witu. ICRAF supported two groups
(Witu Nyongoro and New Kumekucha beekeeping
SHGs) with Honey value equipment including 60
Langstroth hives, beekeeping kits/harvesting gear
and centrifuges for honey extraction1. Over 60% of
hives have been colonized and 1 harvest cycle
completed with average of 15 Kg honey harvested
from colonized hives. The yield is expected to
increase when the hives are fully colonized and with
availability). The ICRAF field project officer in
collaboration with field stakeholders make regular
follow up for technical backstopping.
Somalia: Two consultants have been engaged to
replicate the activity in Somalia
50
ICRAF has successfully delivered on the
indicator in Kenya (99%). One farmer
exchange visit involving 41 participants
and one field day benefitting 42 local
community beneficiaries have been
conducted for lessons and experience
sharing. Though ICRAF had requested
for amendment not to implement value
chain activity in Somalia (2 sites), it has
re-strategized to support it through two
consultants in Somalia.
Kenya: ICRAF will assess
additional capacity building
needs considering the
available funds for further
support including continuous
Technical backstopping until
2017.
Somalia, 2 consultants IRDO
and Savana will implement
the activity in Somalia in two
sites Bur Gabo (IRDO) and
Ras Kambooni (Savana)
1.6a Training and support provided on
tree planting and management, and
rainwater harvesting techniques to at
least 1,000 community members by
Q4_2015.
Kenya: KFS trained 700 farmers on tree planting
and management, 41 farmers have been sensitized
through farmers exchange visit and 42 reached
during field day for experience sharing and lesson
learning on RWH technologies. All the 5 RWH and
livelihoods enhancement demonstration sites have
been established at; [1] Soroko TCN (has 4 sites;
TCN farm, Mrs. Muchira farm, Mr. Mbatia farm and
Witu secondary School: shallow well, water harvest
drip irrigation, boundary tree planting, roof
catchment RWH, tree nursery, vegetable gardening
respectively), [2] Tangeni (Runoff RWH Pond for
crops/agroforestry system establishment, Household
78.3 Kenya: Estimated achievement includes
700 trained by KFS and 41 who received
additional training through farmers
exchange and 42 who attended the field
day. Additional in-situ technologies
initiated on 9 geo-referenced farms
include; Zai-pits, micro basins, road
runoff management and contour beds
Somalia: RAAS submitted reports show
access to clean water as the main
challenge communities face, Main
sources of water are shallow wells, water
pans (over 75% silted) and few seasonal
Kenya: Follow-ups and
technical backstopping of
targeted beneficiaries and
involve more community
members
Somalia: Two consultants
have been contracted to
scale-out RWH activities in
Bur Gabo and Ras Kambooni
areas.
1 Witu Nyongoro Bee keepers and Ecosystem Conservators received 36 hives, 2 honey harvesting kits and 1 centrifuge while New Kumekusa Self-help group received 24 hives,2 honey harvesting kits centrifuge
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Revised output indicators Cumulative progress as of 4 November 2016 Estimated %
achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %
Explanation / comments Perspective and action next
period
Plastic lined tank), [3] Lamu Conservation Trust
(plastic lined roof catchment tank for domestic,
vegetable gardening and farm nursery re-
establishment) [4] Kakate (roof catchment water
harvesting for bees, tree nursery) and [5] Maisha
Masha (shallow well for domestic/bee watering tree
nursery and vegetables).
Somalia: RAAS commissioned to pilot RWH
activities in Somalia in agricultural lands adjacent to
the proposed Lag Badana protected area and final
report draft submitted to ICRAF.
streams, Most farms are degraded by
mainly soil erosion, are infertile and low
vegetation cover. RAAS sensitized
communities on soil water conservation
and established 3 RWH techniques
demonstration sites
1.6b At least 500 farmers each plant
and manage an average 40 surviving
trees on their farms by Q3_2017.
Kenya: KFS mapped agricultural farm lands and
100 farms/farmers have been reached. KFS has
distributed 11,650 assorted species2 of tree seedlings
to 100 farmers from tree nurseries stocks supported
by ICRAF through KFS and from other local
community tree nurseries. KFS is utilizing well all
equipment and materials delivered by ICRAF and 1
tree nursery established
58.25
ICRAF had requested for log frame
indicator amendments, to implement
activity in Kenya and target 250 farmers
due to insecurity, climatic and cost
related reasons in Somalia. 58.25% based
on trees planted against initial target
(1.6b)
Kenya: Increase the number
of beneficiaries reached and
plant trees to achieve target
by Q3_2017 depending on
rainfall availability. ICRAF
will strive towards initial
target of 500 farmers)
1.7 Degraded sites in protected areas
are enriched or naturally regenerated
with at least 60,000 seedlings of
indigenous tree species with at least
40% survival by Q3_2017.
Kenya: Through KFS, 20HA degraded sites [10 in
Kipini forest and 10 in Witu forest] mapped for
enrichment through tree planting; 3HA identified for
natural regeneration [2HA in Kipini and 1HA in
Witu forests). Tree seedlings planted: 12,000 in
Witu degraded sites, 15000 in Kipini. ICRAF
supported KFS to establish tree nurseries to raise
seedlings stock for planting
90
ICRAF had requested for log frame
indicator amendments to focus only in
Kenya and reduce target to 30,000 tree
seedlings (% achievement is based on the
revised target). Unreliable low rainfall,
destruction by wild animals and livestock
impacted negatively on progress.
Kenya: ICRAF will closely
work with KFS to increase
number of seedlings planted
to achieve target in the
preceding rain seasons. KFS
will engage community
scouts to Nurture planted
seedling (protect from
wildlife / livestock/ human
destruction)
1.8 Communication strategy aligned
with project objectives drafted by
ICRAF by Q4 2014. At least 5
packages of communication,
educational and advocacy materials
ICRAF shared communication strategy with IGAD,
project web site updated, brochure in English,
Somali and Swahili versions being distributed, 2
technical briefs, 2 working papers, 4 posters and
newsletter under final editing and layout stage,
40 ICRAF developing products as per
communication strategy and plan
ICRAF to continuously
update Brochures in-line with
activities implemented,
finalize on newsletter
technical briefs and working
papers for publication
2 Species planted: Casuarina equisetifolia, Cassia siamea, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Gmelina arborea, Afzelia quanzensis, Markhamia lutea, Milicia excelsa,,Terminalia spinosa, and Azadirhacta indica.
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Revised output indicators Cumulative progress as of 4 November 2016 Estimated %
achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %
Explanation / comments Perspective and action next
period
distributed to relevant stakeholders
between Q2-Q4 2015
IGAD BMP project branded T-shirts and caps
distributed to stakeholder
Achievement Indicators Result Area 2
Table 3 summarizes assessment on level of progress for result area 2: “Policies for sustainable ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation at both
the national and regional level improved". The third year recorded increased activity implementation with increased delivery on expected results compared to
last two years. Most activities which were not completed during first and second years were finalized during the third year.
Table 3: Result area 2. Output Indicators Progress Analysis and status of achievement (% estimated achievement for the third year project duration) 4th
November 2015-4th November, 2016 and perspective for year 4.
Output indicators Cumulative progress 7 November 2015 Estimated % achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %)
Explanation / comments Perspective and action
next period
2.1 Biodiversity and socio-economic
information about the cross-border
ecosystems is collected, compiled and
made accessible and understandable to
stakeholders and decision makers by
Q4 2015 so that biodiversity is
mainstreamed into ongoing planning
processes.
ICRAF coordinated contracted consultants and
partners (Kenya: CORDIO and CSA; Somalia: Dr.
Osman Gedow) to deliver on this indicator. ICRAF-
IGAD BMP project supported one Master’s fellow
(Linda Mbeyu) to conduct study on “An ecosystem
service perspective on benefits that people derive
from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu County,
Kenya”. All reports delivered
100 ICRAF organized 2 days stakeholder’s
workshop held from 11-12 July, 2016
in Lamu County to present and
disseminate reports to stakeholders for
final review and endorsement. The
reports have been officially submitted
to relevant authorities in Kenya and
Somalia fore to mainstreaming
biodiversity information in current
and future development plans
ICRAF has internally
reviewed the reports in
consultation with
stakeholders and
consultants. Reports have
been sent to external peer
reviewers and will be
published by Q1_2017.
2.2 Two (2) local planning units
(Lamu & Badhaadhe) supported with
equipment and training by Q2_2015.
Kenya: This activity is coordinated by ICRAF
through NMK. ICRAF has established and supported
BLUP; Equipment including motorbikes, laptops,
delivered to Lamu. Lamu LUP unit hosted at NMK
offices.
Somalia: There’s no LUP process, focus will be on
priority activities identified by Somalia stakeholders.
However, 2 Somalia nationals representing Ministry
of Forest, Livestock and Range were facilitated by
ICRAF and trained on Quantum Geographical
Information System (QGIS) April 25th to May 6th
2016 in Kenya
40 Kenya: ICRAF organized Training on
GIS for selected partner organizations
facilitated by ICRAF and NMK.
County government signed MoU with
NMK on office space and ICRAF
facilitated training of GIS specialist on
Quantum Geographical Information
System (QGIS) in April 25th to May 6th
2016 for 13 participants
Somalia: 2 personnel trained on QGIS
will provide technical support to their
relevant ministries
Kenya: ICRAF will assess
further support to planning
unit. Somalia: after
discussion with NFP and
Jubbaland administration,
focus will be on [1]
capacity building on
Natural Resource
Management (NRM) [2]
RWH [3] Value Chain
Development
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Output indicators Cumulative progress 7 November 2015 Estimated % achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %)
Explanation / comments Perspective and action
next period
2.3 The ongoing Spatial Planning
process (LUP) for Lamu County being
led by County Government is
technically supported by BMP to be
more participatory and supportive of
biodiversity, and draft Spatial Plan is
transmitted to relevant authorities by
Q3_2016.
Kenya: LUP technical committee formed and first
meeting held on 16th February 2016. Second meeting
held back to back with CBSDP/TBSC in 18-23 April,
2016. Staff trained on QGIS.
45 County planning unit hosted by NMK
in offices with ICRAF office, NMK
and Lamu County spatial unit signed
MoU on office space
Kenya: ICRAF and NMK
will continue supporting
LUP process to deliver on
final Lamu County spatial
plan with biodiversity
information mainstreamed
2.4 Two (2) cross border exchange
visits (240 person days) are organized
to strengthen the skills of stakeholders
from the selected demonstration sites
in collaborative biodiversity
management by Q4_2015.
In April 20-23, 2016, ICRAF organized cross border
exchange visit for Kenya and Somalia stakeholders to
Isiolo Kenya. Twenty Seven (27) participants
including Dr. Serge Darroze (IGAD) visited
community managed conservancies supported by
NRT. This is in addition to exchange conducted in
Nov.2015 to Kenyan coastal region
100 Activity organized back-to-back with
CBSDP/TBSC. Due to unexpected
high cost and insecurity reasons,
ICRAF requested for amendment to
organize 1 exchange visit and 80
person days in addition to 10 persons
exchanged in 4 sites in Kenya during
research exchange & capacity building
in November 16-27, 2015 under
indicator 1.3
With improved security
and funds availability,
another exchange could be
considered before
Q4_2017
2.5a One (1) Plan for re-establishment
of a management system for Laga
Badana Bush Bushle National Reserve
in Somalia prepared with all
stakeholders and submitted to relevant
Somali authorities for approval by
Q3_2017.
Activity implemented by ICRAF and consultant Dr.
Ibrahim Mohamed. Stakeholder workshop held at
City Palace, Mogadishu, Somalia in November 16
and 17, 2015. To review and endorse the vision and
road map to establish PA in Laga Badana Area; The
vision report finalized and submitted to ICRAF.
ICRAF submitted to relevant authorities
100 Report concludes stakeholder’s
endorsement to establish national park
though insecurity policy and
institutional weaknesses, engagement
of local communities and
administration of the federal member
state to manage national park were
observed as constraints to implement
the vision. However, if security will be
secured in Laga Badana Bushel area,
stakeholder during the exchange visit
to Kenya expressed the desire to try
establishing local community driven
conservancies
ICRAF will publish report
after external review by
Q1_2017
2.5b One Management Plan for the
Awer Conservancy in Kenya prepared
and submitted for approval to relevant
government agencies by Q3_2016.
NRT commissioned to develop one Community
Development Management Plan (CDMP) and one
Community Conservation Monitoring System
(COMMS) for the Hanashak Nyogoro conservancy.
CDMP drafted. ICRAF procured and delivered
equipment; tents, laptop computers and GPS.
60 Activities delayed due to restructuring
of management (thrice) and staff
turnover at NRT Coast as well as
insecurity in the area. NRT contracted
to support development of 1 CDMP
and 1 COMMS for the Hanshak
Nyongoro conservancy following
review of the indicators.
ICRAF will coordinate
NRT to finalize CDMP for
approval and establish
COMMS before end of
NRT contract in Q4_2016
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Output indicators Cumulative progress 7 November 2015 Estimated % achievement
(Actual Vs Planned %)
Explanation / comments Perspective and action
next period
2.6 Six (6) training sessions on
integrating biodiversity conservation
& use at landscape scale into LUP for
an average of 20 people / session from
local governments, communities,
CSOs, NGOs & PA managers carried
out by Q2_2015.
Implemented by ICRAF in collaboration with KWS
and NRT. ICRAF facilitated the activity in March 17th
-22nd March 2016 aimed at raising awareness among
stakeholders on community based biodiversity
conservation opportunities offered under Kenyan
Wildlife Ac, 2003
100 Training was organized at two levels;
[1] residential workshop and [2] open
public forum. Over 150 participants
benefited and training manual
developed for publication, This
indicator was implemented as per
amendment request to IGAD
ICRAF will publish the
manual for distribution as
part of communication
product.
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2.3 Progress of activities linked to project results
This section summarizes the project activities for the reporting period, November 4, 2015-November 4,
2016. It highlights progress and linked cross cutting issues on output indicators and relating to Project
logframe, and specific actions proposed in the Kenyan-Somalia Coastal Cross Boundary Area project
document (page 16 and 17 of the approved proposal).
Activity 1 - Habitat change analysis, invasive species assessment and baseline
Description: This activity will inventory the physical and socio-economic conditions in the area and
identify government / local communities’ development priorities to allow proper embedding of further
project activities in the setting of the area. These activities will thus inform stakeholders on the status
of their environment and be an input to guide the development of other (BMP) project activities.
Log frame indicator: This activity links to LFI 1.4: “Biodiversity loss and its drivers are better
understood in the demonstration site, better managed through targeted interventions supported by BMP
/ IPs, and proposed solutions communicated to decision makers, by Q4_2017” with verifiable indicator
1.4a: “Habitat loss: systematic aerial survey / RS imagery to show change of land cover and 1.4b
Reports of interventions and solutions have been transmitted to Decision Makers”.
Analysis of biodiversity habitat loss and its drivers of change Progress made: ICRAF conducted the analyses and prepared report. The report was disseminated to
and validated by Kenya and Somalia stakeholders during workshop Lamu Kenya in July 11-12, 2016
in to validate the report. The report analyses Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya - Somalia cross border area. It reveals increasing
forest cover loss in Witu area (Kenya) compared to low similar trend in Laga Badana area (Somalia).
Further reading:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20sur
ve
Further action and proposed change: No further change to this action. ICRAF shared the report with
relevant authorities for adoption and implementation (Annex 2). Further analysis to compare with this
baseline findings will be necessary during proposed IGAD BMP second phase.
Invasive species assessment.
The second sub-activity is the review of invasive species in the landscape, focusing on species of
greatest economic/ecological importance, their livelihood impacts, options to manage these and
possibilities to develop value chains based on these invaders. ICRAF commissioned CABI to undertake
the activity. Given the high insecurity situation in Somalia and some parts of Lamu, CABI focused only
on relatively safe sites around Witu forest.
Progress made. CABI completed field survey and submitted the reports to ICRAF. Survey revealed
exotic species such as Prosopis juliflora, Leucaena leucocephala, Azadirachta indica, Lantana camara,
Opuntia spp. have invaded areas around Witu Forest. A. indica is considered to pose the biggest threat
to biodiversity. Read more:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uhajd4jwb20bx2y/invasive%20species%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Further action and proposed change: ICRAF will publish the report, and in-depth review of invasive
species assessment in other project sites proposed in future when security normalizes.
Baseline study Progress made: Baseline report was drafted in 2015, however, the project faced several internal
administrative challenges during the first year which delayed scheduled activities including completion
of the baseline report. Accessing project sites in Somalia was particularly difficult due to insecurity
situation. This report has now been completed;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udqbsnhlwmm1nkf/baseline%20report%20bmp%20final.pdf?dl=0
Further action: ICRAF to share this report with stakeholders.
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Activity 2 - Biodiversity assessment for use in ongoing planning
Description. Activity aims to “identify the key ecological attributes and identify land and seascape use
priorities and opportunities” to support development of a biodiversity stakeholder endorsed action plan
for sustainable use and management of the land- and seascape’s biodiversity. Activity has two expected
results; [1] a review and in situ assessment of the biodiversity, its benefits and use and the institutions
that govern this living capital and [2] support for stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities
for sustainable development and develop a vision and an action plan to achieve sustainable management
of the land- and seascapes’ biodiversity.
Log frame indicator: Activity 2 is linked to LFI 2.1: “Biodiversity and socio-economic information
about the cross-border ecosystems is collected, compiled and made accessible and understandable to
stakeholders and decision makers by Q4_2015 so that biodiversity is mainstreamed into on-going
planning processes”
Progress made: ICRAF implemented this activity with contracted consultants; CORDIO conducted
marine biodiversity assessment for marine ecosystems in Kenya and submitted report;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodiversity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0, CSA
through Dr. Ogada Mordecai conducted terrestrial biodiversity assessment in Witu-Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uhajd4jwb20bx2y/invasive%20species%20assessment.pdf?dl=0 and Dr
Osman Gedow Amir accomplished Landscape/terrestrial and marine biodiversity assessment and
information in and Somalia respectively
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0fstf5lo1n3whn/Biodiversity%20assessment%20Somalia.pdf?dl=0.
Reports were disseminated to stakeholders for final review and endorsement in workshop held between
11-12 July, 2016 in Lamu County. Stakeholders discussed relevance and application of the baseline
information and proposed recommendations. The reports have been finalized and officially submitted
to identified relevant authorities (Annex 2)
Further action and proposed change: For publication purposes, ICRAF requires additional external
peer reviewer. All reports have been sent to external reviewers and will be published upon completion
of external reviewer by Q1_2017.
Activity 3 - Institutional support to planning
Description: Activity aims at strengthening institutional capacity in land use planning and particularly
the inclusion of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in such planning. Activity 3 is
expected to deliver on the following two log frame indicators:
LFI 2.2: Two (2) local planning units (Lamu & Badhaadhe) supported with equipment and
training by Q2 2015.
LFI 2.3: The ongoing Spatial Planning process (LUP) for Lamu County being led by County
Government is technically supported by BMP to be more participatory and supportive of
biodiversity, and draft Spatial Plan is transmitted to relevant authorities by Q3_2016
Progress made: ICRAF implements the activity through NMK to support mainstreaming biodiversity
ecosystem services conservation information in LUP and strengthening the institutional capacity of
Lamu County. NMK–ICRAF facilitated LUP stakeholder consultation meetings involving Kenyan and
Somalia participants, formed Technical Committee which has met twice this year (16th February 2016
and 8-23 April, 2016). ICRAF organized Institutional Capacity building on Quantum Geographical
Information System (QGIS) in April 25th to May 6th 2016 in Kenya for both Somalia and Kenyan
participants to support the identified institutional GIS units. In Kenya, BLUP unit has been established
at NMK offices and equipment delivered to support Lamu County spatial planning Unit. The Lamu
County spatial plan has been drafted.
Further action and proposed change: ICRAF will continue to support the Lamu County through
NMK to review and integrate biodiversity assessment information in the final County spatial plan. All
biodiversity assessment reports have been submitted to NMK and Lamu County. Specifically, the
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County government will be expected to adopt recommendations in the biodiversity assessment reports
by integrating the information in other current and future development plans for biodiversity
conservation. The established NMK-LUP technical committee will continue with implementation of
sub-activities following developed action plan. Schedule of the Activity in 2016 and 2017 is indicated
in Table 4.
Table 4: Time schedule for NMK activities TIME (YR/MONTH/QR) 2015 2016 2017
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1
0
1
1
1
2
Q
1
Q
2
Q
3
Q
4
Q
1
Q
2
Q
3
Q
4
ACTIVITY
Public meetings for stakeholder
consultation
Establish and support a technical
land use committee
Strengthen LUP Centre at Lamu
County office
Mainstream Biodiversity in LUP at
County level.
Develop a LUP implementation
strategy for the Lamu County
Support stakeholders in LUP
development and implementation
Support to Planning in Somalia
There is no on-going LUP process in Somalia. After wide consultation involving ICRAF, IGAD, federal
government through NFP Ministry for BMP in Somalia and Jubbaland administration, three broad
activities have been identified as priority and feasible for implementation in Somalia through two vetted
consultants. ICRAF will therefore facilitate implementation of [1] Community Mobilization and
awareness creation on Natural Resource Management (NRM) [2] Rain Water Harvesting-RWH and
water catchment improvement and [3] Value Chain Development (Honey) complemented by Activity
4
Activity 4 - Institutional support to PA planning and management
Description: Activity aims at supporting the management authorities of PAs in the cross border region
(government and community based institutions) to improve the effectiveness of the management of
their protected areas. This activity is linked to 2 Log frame indicators;
LFI 2.5a One (1) Plan for re-establishment of a management system for Laga Badana Bush
Bushle National Reserve in Somalia prepared with all stakeholders and submitted to relevant
Somali authorities for approval by Q3_2017 and
LFI 2.5b One Management Plan for the Awer Conservancy in Kenya prepared and submitted
to relevant government agencies for approval by Q3_2016.
Progress:
LFI 2.5a In Somalia, consultant, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim submitted the final report (result 2.5a) on vision
and road map for establishment of a protected area in the Laga Badana area in the southern Somalia.
The report was finalized after participatory stakeholder consultations in Somalia and endorsement of
the vision during workshop in Mogadishu, Somalia in November 16 and 17, 2015. The report has been
submitted to relevant authorities in Somalia for consideration to adopt and actualize the
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recommendations (Annex 2) and can be accessed here;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnz8gzea1gvi2eo/Final%20Report%20Vision%20and%20road%20map%
20for%20establishment%20of%20a%20protected%20area-%20somalia.docx?dl=0
ICRAF organized cross border exchange visits to conservancies in Kenya and Somalia stakeholders
expressed the desire to try establish local community driven conservancies in Laga Badana Bush Bushel
area in Somalia. However, they noted this desire could only be feasible when security is restored in
Somalia to allow collaborative biodiversity management model which involves different stakeholder
including local communities, government agencies, civil; society and other relevant intermediaries such
as NGOs to support the conservancy process.
LFI 2.5b: In Kenya, ICRAF is working through NRT to develop one CDMP and one COMMS for
Hanshak Nyongoro conservancy3. The NRT has drafted the CDMP (under result 2.5b) through
stakeholders participation, to be reviewed by relevant stakeholders including KWS and is in final stage
of approval at community level during general annual conservancy meeting before submission to
relevant stakeholders by Q4_2016. ICRAF procured and delivered the required equipment to support
CDMP and COMMS activities.
Further action in Kenya: ICRAF will work with NRT to finalize submission of CDMP to relevant
authorities and establish COMMS for Hanshak Nyongoro conservancy before end of the contract in
Q4_2016.
Activity 5 - Cross border cooperation
Description: Activity focus on promoting cross-border cooperation in NRM and to facilitate the
establishment of a trans-boundary protected area. The activity is linked to 2 LFIs;
LFI 1.1 Cross-Border Stakeholder Dialogue Platform for biodiversity management established
for coastal zone by Q4_2015, and regular meetings thereafter,
LFI 1.2 One (1) proposal for establishment of a cross-border network of biodiversity
conservation areas prepared by the Cross- Border Stakeholder Platform and transmitted to the
relevant national decision makers by Q4_2016 and
ICRAF requested for amendment of: LFI 1.2 and proposed for One (1) vision expressing the desirability
of a cross-border network of biodiversity conservation areas prepared by the Cross-Border Stakeholder
Platform and transmitted to the relevant national decision makers by Q4_2016
Progress:
LFI 1.1: ICRAF convened the third cross border meeting in April 18-19, 2016. The CBSDP was formed
and ToR drafted. This was one of the most successful cross border meetings in terms of representation
from Somalia after 2 years attempt to have balanced Kenya-Somalia representation at the meeting. The
established CBSDP is composed of 20 participants selected from ICRAF staff, IGAD technical team,
cross border key partners/stakeholders and members of the Trans boundary Steering Committee.
LFI 1.2: Other than CBSDP ToR, ICRAF plans to initiate the process before end of Q1_2016
Further action:
3 For security reasons, activities in Awer have been suspended until the normalcy is realized in the area
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LFI 1.1ICRAF will facilitate subsequent cross border meetings to support the established CBSDP
exchange visits to identified sites where best practice in biodiversity conservation can be experienced
LFI 1.2: Following establishment of CBSDP, ICRAF will draft the visionary concept in consultation
with CBSDP members.
Activity 6 - Biodiversity related ecosystem goods and services value chains
Description: Activity supports the development of value chains which are based on biodiversity related
ecosystem services and goods including a plan and an investment agenda to develop markets and value
chains for one or more biodiversity related ecosystem services or goods. Activity is linked to 1 log
frame indicator;
Log frame indicator LFI 1.5. At least 200 individuals in selected demonstration sites are trained and
supported in developing / improving natural resource value chains by Q3_2017.
ICRAF proposed to revise this indicator to target “At least 100 individuals in selected pilot sites are
trained and supported in developing natural resource based value chains by Q3_2017”. This proposal
was based on high insecurity conditions in Somalia and high cost related to activity implementation.
However, ICRAF has re-strategized to replicate this activity in Somalia through consultants.
Progress:
In Kenya, 99 Awer and Witu community members trained on HVC development in 2015, 2 community
groups in Witu have been supported to establish the HVC. The support included modern beekeeping
equipment (60 Langstroth hives, harvesting equipment and centrifuges for honey extraction and
processing). One group has had first harvest and over 55% of hives have been colonized. Other
community members have shown interest to be trained on modern beekeeping
In Somalia, ICRAF has contracted two consultants to replicate the activity in two sites within Laga
Badana area in Somalia; [1] Ras Kambooni - Savana Consultancy & Research Services Ltd (SCRS) and
[1] Bur Gabo- Iimaan Relief and Development Organization (IRDO)
Further action:
In Kenya: ICRAF in collaboration with other stakeholders including County government Ministry of
Agriculture and Livestock extension staff, will continue monitoring progress and provision of technical
backstopping. Further training needs assessment will be conducted to identify gaps for further support
to strengthen biodiversity-livelihoods linkages. Though 68 members from 5 villages in Awer were
trained together with Witu community members, ICRAF suspended further support to Awer community
members due to inability to access the area. The area is insecure from Al-shabab fighters and is under
KDF security. All other IGAD BMP activities have been suspended in the area and the community will
be involved in future activities when security is restored. This action will be essential to support the
Awer community members who traditionally are hunters and gatherers of forest products including wild
honey. Communities mainly depend on forest with few now diversifying to farming. The Boni forest
PA extents and joins proposed Laga Badana National park in Somalia. Once security is restored, the
support to the community will have significant positive implication on the protected area (Boni forest).
However, ICRAF has been inviting at least 1-2 community members to participate in meetings and field
activities facilitated by the project in Witu area where ICRAF has focused its activities due to relative
secure environment.
In Somalia: ICRAF will closely monitor the two consultants to deliver on commissioned activities.
Consultants will engage local communities and national institution stakeholders to replicate the activity.
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Given ICRAF has limited direct access to the field in Somalia for monitoring and supervision, the means
of verification4 to track progress has been anchored in the consultant’s terms of reference.
Activity 7 - Forestry and agroforestry programme
Description. The main objective of this component is to introduce forestry and agroforestry techniques
to deliver livelihood and environmental improvements in the target area. It is coordinated by ICRAF
and implemented through KFS. It involves development of programmes to support restoration of
degraded lands inside and outside the protected area systems in Agricultural lands adjacent to PAS.
Activity is linked to 3 Log frame indicators;
LFI 1.6.a Training and support provided on tree planting and management, and rainwater
harvesting techniques to at least 1,000 community members by Q4_2015,
LFI 1.6.b At least 500 farmers each plant and manage an average 40 surviving trees on farms
by Q3_2017 and
LFI 1.7 Degraded sites in protected areas are enriched or naturally regenerated with at
60,000 seedlings of indigenous tree species with at least 40% survival by Q3_2017.
ICRAF realized the need to review the indicators to respond to unexpected challenges in Somalia. For
LFI 1.6, ICRAF proposed: 1.6b At least 250 farmers each plant and manage an average 40 surviving
trees on their farms by Q3_2017 and 1.7 Degraded sites in protected areas are enriched or naturally
regenerated with at least 30,000 seedlings of indigenous tree species with at least 40% survival by
Q3_2017. The proposal considered that tree planting will only be implemented in Kenya
Progress made:
LFI 1.6a: KFS trained over 700 farmers (including 100 under LF1 1.6b) on Agroforestry activities
LFI 1.6b: mapping of 100 Agricultural Land completed by KFS and 100 farmers planted 11,650
assorted tree seedlings species5
For LFI 1.7: 20HA of degraded sites in Witu and Kipini (10HA each) PAs in Kenya and tree seedlings
planted; Witu (12,000 seedlings of Gmelina aborea) and Kipini (15,000 seedlings assorted species6).
3HAof degraded sites have been mapped for natural regeneration [2HA in Kipini and 1HA in Witu
forests). Tree nurseries have been established.
RWH program in Kenya: is implemented by ICRAF and harmonized with LF1s 1.6a, 1.6b and 1.7
to complement the three indicators. Over 200 farmers have been reached through training on RWH
technologies including 41 farmers who participated in 1 day farmers exchanged visit and 42 during one
4 Means of verification in the consultant’s terms of reference: Implementer will uphold integrity during project period. The implementer’s
actions will be verifiable through use of; GPS coordinates of the specific sub-activity sites and locations of interventions, Photographs taken
by camera, which records date and GPS coordinates of all activities locations, signed list of the names and contacts for the members of all
participants/beneficiaries engaged during the activities, photographs and GPS coordinates of all; Bee keeping equipment and list of
beneficiaries (individual and/or group), project documentations as stated under deliverables including reports and Media coverage where
possible
5 Casuarina equisetifolia, Cassia siamea, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Gmelina arborea, Afzelia quanzensis, Markhamia lutea,
Milicia excelsa, Terminalia spinosa, Azadirhacta india.
6 Terminalia spinosa, Cassia siamea, Croton megalocarpus, Markhamia lutea, Afzelia quanzensis, Garcinia livingstonii,
Milicia excelsa, Terminalia catappa, Carpodiptera africana, Terminalia mentalis and Zanthoxylum chalibium
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field day. Five demonstration sites have been establishment for larger community capacity building on
RWH and nature based livelihoods enterprise development.
RWH program in Somalia: RAAS was commissioned to pilot RWH activities within agricultural
lands adjacent to the proposed Laga Badana Bush-Bushle PA. RAAS contract ended on 31/08/2016
with following key achievements;
Designed and installed roof catchment RWH storage tank for training and demonstration,
Two demonstration farms for soil and water conservation technologies including earthen bunds,
half-moons, planting pits for banana, mango, papaw and lemon trees, designed and planned for
construction of farm pond with drip irrigation system and greenhouse for vegetable,
One demonstration site on improved water pan for livestock and domestic use rehabilitated and
increased with its water holding capacity from 4000 to 10,000 cubic meter
After consultation with Somalia NFP and Jubbaland administration, ICRAF has engaged two
consultants to implement and scale-out RWH activities in Ras Kambooni and Bur Gabo areas.
Future action: In Kenya, ICRAF will work with KFS to achieve targets for the indicators and in
Somalia, ICRAF will coordinate consultants’ work in two sites: Ras Kambooni and Bur Gabo.
Activity 8 - Communication
Description: Activity aims at developing capacity in biodiversity conservation at regional, national and
local level, and providing training in ecosystem management to stakeholders from the cross border
areas. It involves development and dissemination of promotional, educational and awareness creation
materials in order to raise awareness and to advocate in the project area. It is linked to 1 Log frame
indicator;
LFI 1.8 Communication strategy aligned with project objectives drafted by ICRAF by
Q4_2014 and At least five (5) communications, educational and advocacy products distributed
to relevant stakeholders by Q2 to Q4_2015.
Progress made: ICRAF is implementing the activity based on Communication strategy submitted to
IGAD and communication plan. The project websites has been continuously updated
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/regions/east-southern-africa and Brochures printed in English,
Swahili and Somali languages distributed to stakeholders. Two technical briefs, 2 working papers, 4
posters, 1 training manual and newsletter are under final internal editing and layout stage. IGAD BMP
project branded T-shirts and caps have been distributed to stakeholder. Project staff has publicized the
project activities in different forums including workshops, field days and related meetings. Several
IGAD BMP success stories have been published in ICRAF Transformations Biweekly for example
http://us2.campaign-
archive2.com/?u=9cb21f8b9d12b67232bc5b542&id=99a2d270c6&e=4f960f273e#igad and The link.
Further action: ICRAF will fast-track and finalize on communication products under production
process. To improve on project visibility at intervention sites, all demonstration sites will be branded
with project signage(s) planned for by Q4_2016.
Activity 9 - Support fundraising and increased sustainability of PA management
Description: Activity aims at supporting a fund raising strategy, organize a round table with potential
funders and support the development of four concept notes (request for amendment to two concept
notes) for raising funds to support protected area management.
Log frame indicator. Activity 9 will result in specific objective 2: “Stakeholders supported to attract
investment in protected area management, with at least one donor round-table organized by the end of
the programme in 2017”.
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Progress made: Cross border Stakeholder Dialogue was established in April 18, 2016. ICRAF has
started consultations with CBSDP committee to conceptualize on project fund raising strategy
Further action: ICRAF will start initiate this activity in Q4_2016, will assess fund raising needs
among protected area managers for raising additional funds for the project. The concept will be
delivered in 2017.
Activity 10 - Biodiversity conservation capacity building
Description: Activity focus on building capacity in biodiversity conservation at local level, and more
specifically providing training in agroforestry and reforestation techniques for ecosystem management
to stakeholders from the cross border area. It is linked to 2 log frame indicators The two indicators have
been revised following un-expected increased implementation cost.;
LFI 2.47: “Two (2) cross border exchange visits (240 person days) are organized to strengthen the
skills of stakeholders from the selected demonstration sites in collaborative biodiversity management
by Q4_2015”
LFI 2.68. Six (6) training sessions on integrating biodiversity conservation & use at landscape scale
into LUP for an average of 20 people / session from local governments, communities, CSOs, NGOs &
protected area managers carried out by Q2_2015.
Progress made:
LF1 2.4: In April 20-23, 2016, ICRAF successfully organized cross exchange visit for Kenya and
Somalia stakeholders to Isiolo Kenya involving 27 participants who visited community managed
wildlife conservancies supported by NRT. The exchange was complemented by first November 16-27,
2015 research exchange & capacity building in 4 sites under activity 11 which benefited 10 participants
(Annex 1)
LF1 2.6: In March 17th -22nd March 2016, in collaboration with KWS and NRT, ICRAF facilitated 1
residential workshop and 2 public forums in Lamu Kenya targeting beneficiaries identified from
governments, communities, CSOs, NGOs & protected area managers to raise awareness among the on
community based biodiversity conservation opportunities offered under Kenyan Wildlife Act, 2003
following joint concept developed by ICRAF in consultation with KWAS and NRT and shared with
IGAD. Over 150 people benefited and training report
https://www.dropbox.com/s/auyr3oxi44znzms/Training%20of%20beneficiaries%20on%20the%20pro
vision%20of%20the%20recent%20WCMA%20act%2C%202013.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5abhyuoak41c6c/final%20doc%20OpportunitiesCBBiodiversityWCMA
2013_14Sep2016.docx?dl=0
and training manual
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5abhyuoak41c6c/final%20doc%20OpportunitiesCBBiodiversityWCMA
2013_14Sep2016.docx?dl=0 were developed as key deliverables of the action.
Further action: Training manual will be finalized publication before end of Q1_2017, assessment of
impact of the training will be conducted to establish beneficiaries’ application of acquired information
after training and identify gaps for future training, further exchanges will be organized in Q1_2017.
Activity 11 - Cooperation between research and training institutes
7 Revised text: One cross border exchange visit (80 person days) organized to strengthen skills of stakeholders from the
selected pilot sites in collaborative biodiversity management by Q4_2016 8 Revised text:Awareness raising organized on biodiversity conservation opportunities offered by Kenyan Wildlife act for
community based conservancies for 120 people from communities, local governments, CSOs, NGOs & PA managers carried
out by Q4_2015
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Description: Assumption under this activity was that “A number of research and training institutes
have been working in the area or have an interest to do so”. Execution of the activity will result in
exchange of their knowledge and experiences relevant for stakeholders. Execution of this activity will
result in exchange of their knowledge and experiences relevant for stakeholders. This activity, which
will be led jointly by IGAD and ICRAF through ANAFE, will review interest and possibilities and
develop modalities to promote such exchange. Activity is linked to 1 Log frame indicator;
LFI 1.3: Fourteen (14) people exchanged between at least two pairs of research and training
institutions of Kenya and Somalia to build capacity for biodiversity conservation and natural
resource management by Q4_2017.
Progress: ICRAF and ANAFE exchanged experts from Somalia and Kenya research and institutions
of higher learning to raise their awareness on biodiversity based value chains at two levels; [1] a
planning workshop held on 1st and 2nd October 2015 which also included participants from Ethiopia,
Djibouti and South Sudan and [2] a write-shop and excursion in 16-25th November, 2016 .Write-shop
report and biodiversity based value chain book were key deliverables. The book has been internally
reviewed and send to external peer reviewers before publication. The ANAFE contract has been
completed and closed.
Further action: ICRAF will publish the book by Q1_2017. ICRAF and ANAFE will discuss possibility
of developing biodiversity based curriculum targeting cross border institutions of higher learning based
on availability of funds. A concept on this possibility has been developed.
Activity 12 - Monitoring and evaluation.
Description. Activity aims “to develop a dedicated M&E program to serve the internal management of
the program and allow external evaluation of its performance”. Though the activity is not linked to a
specific log frame indicator, it is important project management tool to support internal project progress
evaluation and review.
Progress made: ICRAF developed M&E framework which is updated regularly to document on
activities progress. Project steering committee meeting was held in April 19, 2016, and regular IGAD
BMP staff meetings held during third year to review project progress and address specific emerging
issues. Project activities information including reports have been compiled, archived and uploaded to
the M&E system.
Further action: During fourth, project steering committee will be held during Q1_2017 to assess
project progress and advice on next. This will be the last meeting during the project period. It is expected
that IGAD would also have organized external mi-term review by that time which will benefit from the
information documented in the project M&E system.
2.4 Risk analysis
The project though progressed tremendously during the third year, several risk slowed down the pace
of activity implementation leading to delay in delivering on most indicators as planned. The risks are
categorized under: operational, financial and developmental levels reputational. This categorization is
based on 8 December 2014 meeting report of IGAD Monitoring, Communications & Capitalisation
(MCC) expert, partners and ICRAF which assessed and documented several risks which ICRAF has
regularly updated over time. Table 4 presents risk analysis during reporting period. Generally,
Insecurity was a major risk during third year. Insecurity risk challenged project operations in both
Kenya and Somalia due to Al- Shabaab insurgence. In early February, 2016, security deteriorated in
Lamu, Witu sites which forced ICRAF to temporarily suspend field activities and evacuate its staff for
two weeks. Insecurity and high cost influenced ICRAF to review some of the indicators to allow for
realistic implementation to deliver on expected results. In Kenya, ICRAF has focused activity
implementation in Witu area and suspended indefinitely activities in Awer area which is highly
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insecure. The risks analysed in Table 4 are directly or indirectly interrelated. However, ICRAF
strategized to mitigate these risks during project reporting period.
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Table 5: Risk analysis and mitigation measures, level 1 = highly unlikely; 2 = unlikely but might happen; 3 = likely; 4 = very likely.
Sno.
Risk definition Risk level How have risks been tackled in the past reporting period (Y1)?
What more mitigation is required (Y2)?
Risk owner
1 2 3 4
Operational Risk
1 Insecurity and instability in the cross border
project area
4 Y 2-4 ICRAF developed an in-house security protocol to guide
implementing projects in insecure areas
Y 1-4 Regular consultation and engagement with security agencies and
local governments on security issues in project sites
Y 1-4 Insure staff visiting the area, insure partners during activities
involving travel
Y 1-4 Work through partners and consultants
Y 1-4 Request for review of activities from donor for adjustments in
response to insecurity in the project site
ICRAF and
implementing partners
2 Specific response to security risk in Somalia 4 Y3-4 Prioritize to implement key activities through consultants operating
in the project sites for instance capacity building, RWH and value chain
development through RAAS, IRDO and Savana
ICRAF and
implementing partners
3 Specific response to security risk in Kenya 3 Y 2-4 Focus on relatively safe Witu sites, engage and consult County
government and security personnel on security matters
ICRAF and partners
4 Institutional administration instability in Somalia
3 Y 2-4 Strengthen engagement with regional Jubbaland administration in
consultation with NFP Ministry for BMP
Y 2-4 Build capacity of identified stakeholder institutions through
consultants and cross border exchange to Kenya
ICRAF and
implementing partners
5 Impossibility to implement LUP activities in
Somalia due to lack of Land use planning
process
3 Y1-4 Consultation with and engagement of stakeholders in other relevant
project activities
Y 3-4 Focus on capacity building on natural resource management and
sustainable land use activities
ICRAF and
implementing partners
6 Limited capacity of Lamu County and other in
spatial planning and use of biodiversity
information in the planning process
3 Y2-4 support capacity building of spatial LUP unit staff and support
mainstreaming biodiversity information to LUP and other development
plans
ICRAF
7 Limited knowledge on policies that support
biodiversity conservation and livelihoods
3 Y 2-3 Facilitate training and sensitization on relevant conservation /
management policies among stakeholders
ICRAF and KWS
Financial Risk
1 Limitation in financial controls required to
ensure proper fiscal management of funds
amongst all project partners
3 Y 1-4 Verification of institutional capacity of implementing partners
before contracting
Y 1-4 Follow EU financial guidelines for contracting and funds
disbursement
Y 1-4 All partners to submit to ICRAF financial reports as scheduled in
their contracts
ICRAF
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Sno.
Risk definition Risk level How have risks been tackled in the past reporting period (Y1)?
What more mitigation is required (Y2)?
Risk owner
1 2 3 4
Y 1-4 All funds expended to be accounted for procedurally
Y 1-4 Funds will be disbursed in instalments upon submission of
approved progress report and deliverables as detailed in the contracts with
partners
Y 1-4 Use electronic cash transfer to beneficiaries in remote areas
2 High implementation Costs in Kenya and
Somalia than budgeted and fluctuations in
exchange rate against Kenya shilling and dollar
4 Y3 Request to IGAD to review and reduce some log frame indicator
targets
1-4 Economize on activity budgetary allocation considering currency
fluctuations
ICRAF
Developmental Risk
1 Land tenure conflicts and significance influence
to land use planning process
4 Y 1-4 Support Lamu County Government on spatial land use planning
integrating Biodiversity information in the plan through NMK support
Support community based management plans
ICRAF and
implementing partners
2 Risk of local resistance to concepts of “State
Owned Protected Areas” in both countries
3 Y 3-4 Review the risk and apply collaborative community based
participatory approaches
ICRAF, NRT, KFS,
KWS
3 LAPSSET (Lamu Port and South Sudan
Transport Corridor) project – primary effects of
interventions and secondary effects like
immigration and ethnic tensions
3 Y 2-4 Project to support dialogue where possible and share information
on biodiversity conservation
Y 1-4 Migration and settlement is beyond control of the project
ICRAF
4 2017 elections (Kenya) can politicise the actions
of local political leaders
2 Y 3-4 Strategy is to try to engage relevant stakeholders especially the
political class, to share common biodiversity vision
ICRAF
5 Cultural differences and language barriers may
hinder the work
2 Y 1-4 Brief teams on local customs and cultural diversity
Y 1-4 Involve local resource persons / guides.
ICRAF and partners
6 Risk of lack of rains to support survival of newly
planted trees
3 Y 2-4 Abstain from planting trees in driest areas (Somalia), support creation
of water buffers through RWH to enhance seedling survival
ICRAF, KFS
7 Unclear ownership of trees in agricultural lands 3 Y 2-4 Review farmers perspectives on tree tenure and promote tree
planting in areas where farmers will own trees
ICRAF, KFS
Reputational
1 Damage to ICRAF’s reputation attributable to
poor project management
3 Y 2 ICRAF strengthened its management structure with deployment of a
project coordinator and a Lamu based project officer
Y 3 Continuous monitoring of project progress (M&E) and adjust and act
accordingly to deliver of expected results
Y4 Organize TBSDP/ project steering committee meeting to review
project progress and advice on next phase
Y 1-4 Clarify roles and responsibility to all implementing partners and
ensure regular coordination meetings
ICRAF, IPs
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Sno.
Risk definition Risk level How have risks been tackled in the past reporting period (Y1)?
What more mitigation is required (Y2)?
Risk owner
1 2 3 4
2 Damage to ICRAF’s reputation due to unrealistic
deliverables, e.g. expectations on quick income
increases from value chain activities,
3 Y 1-4 ICRAF to continuously review project status against deliverables
and adjust accordingly
Y1 ICRAF modified LFI 1.5 on value chain to be more specific
Y 3 ICRAF requested amendment of the contract to adjust on LFI 1.5,
engaged consultants in Somalia to replicate the activity and supported
community groups to develop the Honey Value Chain
Y4 ICRAF will provide technical backstopping to support the initiated
nature based livelihood enhancement enterprises including value chain
development
ICRAF
2.5 Project procurement
There was no contract awarded above euro € 60,000 during reporting period.
Table 6 presents preliminary list of items procured by ICRAF for the IGAD BMP project. The items were/will be delivered to support project beneficiaries
(partners and local communities) implementing different IGAD BMP project activities. Most of the items will support the establishment of the demonstration
sites.
Table 6: Preliminary list of items procured by ICRAF for IGAD BMP project (final list to be compiled by procurement unit and shared with IGAD separately)
Purchase Order number Purchase Order Value (Ksh). Supplier Item Description Status
13002183 141,330 Mpeketoni Agrovet Building Materials Supplied
13001094 133,000 The Urban Group Building Materials Supplied
13001159 55,196 The Urban Group Building Materials Supplied
13001384 88,704 The Urban Group Building Materials Supplied
13000533 226,600 Admiral International Farm Implements Supplied
13001251 693,215 G. North & Son Ltd Irrigation Kits Supplied
13002258 139,200 Solar works (EA) Ltd Solar Pump Supplied
Purchase Order under Processing 204,512 Solar works (EA) Ltd Irrigation & construction accessories
Total 1,681,757
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3 The implementation plan
3.1 Implementation plan 2013 – 2017
Table 7 presents activity implementation matrix plan for the project period 2013-2017. It summarizes activities per result areas, projected implementation
timeframe, responsible actors and linkage to the project Log frame indicators. The matrix covers the initial activities in the original project document, original
and revised actions against Log frame indicators and activities linkages.
Table 7: Project implementation plan 2013 – 2017 for expected outcome 1.
Activities Actions Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Actor(s) Comments and revised log-frame indicators
(LFI) reference 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
LFI 1: Cross-border biodiversity conservation in land/seascapes strengthened
1.1 Baseline study
(former activity 1)
1.1.1 Inventory, stakeholder analysis and baseline
report9
ICRAF and
consultant
This activity is not related to log frame indicators.
The report is now available as source of
verification. 1.1.2 Review status of invasive species10 CABI
1.1.3 Cross-border stakeholder inception workshop ICRAF
1.2 Strengthened
cross-border
cooperation (joined
activity 5 and 11)
1.2.1 Establish and support a Cross-Border
Stakeholder Dialogue Platform (CBSDP)11
ICRAF LFI 1.1 Cross-Border Stakeholder Dialogue
Platform for biodiversity management established
by Q4_2015, and regular meetings thereafter.
1.2.2 Develop a proposal for establishment of cross-
border network of biodiversity conservation areas
CBSDP
facilitated by
ICRAF
LFI 1.2 One (1) proposal for establishment of a
cross-border network of biodiversity conservation
areas prepared by the Cross- Border Stakeholder
Platform and transmitted to the relevant national
decision makers by Q4_2016
1.2.3 Cross border research and training exchange12
ANAFE and
ICRAF
LFI 1.3 Fourteen (14) people exchanged between
at least two pairs of research and training
institutions of Kenya and Somalia to build
capacity for biodiversity conservation and NRM
by Q4_2017
1.2.4 Organize Cross border Exchange visits13 ICRAF LFI 2.4 Two (2) cross border exchange visits (240
person days) are organized to strengthen the skills
of stakeholders from the selected demonstration
sites in collaborative biodiversity management by
Q4_2015.
9 This report was delayed due to insecurity in Somalia which made it impossible to collect data from the field. ICRAF has successfully completed this report 10 Delayed because of insecurity in Witu demonstration site. CABI has finalized and submitted report in year 3. Report has been circulated to relevant authorities. 11 Delayed due to logistical challenges from Somalia stakeholders to have equal representation to Kenyan counterparts. ICRAF consulted with Jubba Land administration of Somali and CBSDP was successfully established during April 18-19, 2016 stakeholders meeting. 12 Dlivered in 2015, 2 days’ workshop October, two week exchange November 2015. The activity and ANAFE contract has been closed. With availability of funds, ICRAF and ANAFE will explore possibility of
developing cross-border biodiversity curriculum 13 Amendment requested to reduce number of visits (one) and number of people days to 80. Cross border exchange done in November 2015 and April, 2016
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Activities Actions Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Actor(s) Comments and revised log-frame indicators (LFI)
reference 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
1.3.Support
biodiversity value
chains (activity 6)14
1.3.1 Consult and provide training ICRAF and
RAAS
LFI 1.5 At least 200 individuals in selected demonstration
sites are trained and supported in developing / improving
natural resource value chains by Q3_2017 1.3.2 Support value chain development
1.4 Forestry and
agro-forestry
program (activity 7)15
1.4.1 Consult and develop plan KFS, ICRAF LFI 1.6.a Training and support provided on tree planting and
management, and rainwater harvesting techniques to at least
1,000 community members by Q4_2015. 1.4.2 Training and support to nursery
management
1.4.3 Training farmers tree planting and
RWH in Kenya
1.4.4 Support and monitor planting trees on
farm
KFS LFI 1.6.b At least 500 farmers each plant and manage an
average 40 surviving trees on farms by Q3_2017.
1.4.5 Support planting trees in forests in
Kenya
IRDO and
Savana
LFI 1.7 Degraded sites in protected areas are enriched or
naturally regenerated with at 60,000 seedlings of indigenous
tree species with at least 40% survival by Q3_2017. 1.4.6 Training and support RWH in Somalia
1.5 Habitat change
monitoring (activity
1b)
1.5.1 Habitat change and driver of change
analysis16
ICRAF LFI 1.4 Biodiversity loss and its drivers are better
understood in the demonstration site, better managed
through targeted interventions supported by BMP / IPs, and
proposed solutions communicated to decision makers, by
Q4_2017
1.5.2 Findings and options communicated to
decision makers
1.6 Communication
(former act 8)
1.6.1 Communication plan development ICRAF LFI 1.8 Communication strategy aligned with project
objectives drafted by ICRAF by Q4_2014.
At least five (5) communication, educational and advocacy
products distributed to relevant stakeholders by Q2 to
Q4_2015
1.6.2 Communication products development
14 Delivered with 99% achievement in Kenya. Though requested to amend and reduce number of farmers supported to 100, ICRAF has re-strategized on this and engaged 2 consultants to implement the activity in 2
sites; Raas Kambooni and Bur Gabo in Somalia, expected target of 100 famers supported 15 On track in Kenya, starting up RWH interventions in Somalia 16 This has been delivered with 100% achievement. ICRAF will focus on publication of this report by Q1_2017
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Table 8: Project implementation plan 2013 – 2017 for expected outcome 2.
Activities Actions Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Actor(s) Comments and revised log-frame indicators (LFI)
reference 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
LFI 2: Institutional capacities for management improved
2.1 Biodiversity
assessment and
mainstreaming in
planning (former
Activity 2)17
2.1.1 Landscape assessment and information Consultants LFI 2.1 Biodiversity and socio-economic information about
the cross-border ecosystems is collected, compiled and
made accessible and understandable to stakeholders and
decision makers by Q4_2015 so that biodiversity is
mainstreamed into on-going planning processes.
2.1.2 Seascape assessment and information CORDIO
2.1.3 Workshop mainstreaming biodiversity
information in spatial planning
ICRAF
2.2 Develop and
implement land
use planning
(LUP) (former Act
3)
2.2.2 Establish LUP units and develop
capacity of communities and other actors in
LUP18
NMK and
ICRAF
LFI 2.2 Two (2) local planning units (Lamu & Badhaadhe)
supported with equipment and training by Q2_2015
2.2.3 Develop biodiversity inclusive land use
plans, which engage communities and submit
to relevant authorities
NMK and
ICRAF
LFI 2.3 The ongoing Spatial Planning process (LUP) for
Lamu County being led by County Government is
technically supported by BMP to be more participatory and
supportive of biodiversity, and draft Spatial Plan is
transmitted to relevant authorities by Q3_2016
2.3 Support
protected area
management
(former act 4)
2.3.1 Develop a plan and road map for
development of a protected area in the Laga
Badana area
Consultant LFI 2.5a One (1) Plan for re-establishment of a
management system for Laga Badana Bush Bush National
Reserve in Somalia prepared with all stakeholders and
submitted to relevant Somali authorities for approval by
Q3_2017
2.3.2 Develop two Community Development
and Management Plans and one Community
Conservation Monitoring System (COMMS)
for NRT conservancies19
NRT Coast LFI 2.5b One Management Plan for the Awer Conservancy
in Kenya prepared and submitted to relevant government
agencies for approval by Q3_2016
2.4 Capacity
building (former
Act 10)20
2.4.2 Awareness raising and training provided
on opportunities offered by Kenyan Wildlife
act for community based conservancies and
ICRAF LFI 2.6 Six (6) training sessions on integrating biodiversity
conservation & use at landscape scale into LUP for an
average of 20 people / session from local governments,
17 Delivered with 100% achievement. Reports submitted to relevant stakeholders and ICRAF will publish these reports by Q1_2017 18 BLUP unit established in Kenya. In Somalia, ICRAF will support capacity building in consultation with NFP Ministry on BMP and Jubbaland government. 19 On track, CDMP and COMMS to be completed by Q4_2016. 20 Requested per the amendment as stated under 2.4.2. ICRAF will publish the training manual and identify other gaps related to relevant policies.
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Activities Actions Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Actor(s) Comments and revised log-frame indicators (LFI)
reference 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
the needs LUP for 120 people from
communities, local governments, CSOs, NGOs
& PA managers by Q4_2015.
communities, CSOs, NGOs & protected area managers
carried out by Q2_2015 (not realistic).
2.5 Protected area
management fund
raising (former act
9)
2.5.1 Review fund raising needs and
opportunities
Consultant Relates to Specific Objective Indicator 2. Stakeholders
supported to attract investment in protected area
management, with at least one donor round-table
organized by the end of the programme in 2017 2.5.2 Organize round table of funders, PA
management and conservation NGOs
ICRAF
2.5.3 Deliver report with two concept notes Consultant
3.2 Implementation plan for project year 4
Table 9: Time frame for year 4 for action and outputs arranged by activities with actors and log frame indicators- for expected outcome 1.
Activities N D J F M A M J J A S O Action / expected outputs / product Actor(s) Log Frame Indicator (LFI) and
Remarks
ER 1: Cross-border biodiversity conservation in land/seascapes strengthened
1.1 Baseline study
(former activity 1)
1.1 Baseline study
1.1.2 Invasive species assessment report CABI
1.1.4 Baseline report ICRAF
1.2 Strengthened
cross-border
cooperation (joined
activity 5 and 11)
1.2.1 Cross-border Stakeholder Dialogue Platform (CSDP) established and supported
ICRAF, CBSDP
Committee, PSC
national focal points
PSC MS
representative
LFI 1.1 Cross-Border Stakeholder
Dialogue Platform for biodiversity
management established for coastal
zone by Q4_2015, and regular
meetings thereafter.
Concept for Platform prepared by ICRAF
team
Circulate concept to National, County and
Community CBSDP committee members
Organize third CBSDP Platform meeting
Prepare meeting report
1.2.2 Develop a proposal/vision for establishment of cross-border network of biodiversity conservation
areas
ICRAF and CSDP LFI 1.2 One (1) proposal for
establishment of a cross-border
network of biodiversity conservation
areas prepared by the Cross- Border
Stakeholder Platform and transmitted
to the relevant national decision
makers by Q4_2016
CBSDP discuss plan to development this
proposal
First phase execution of above plan
CBSDP reviews progress and recommends
Next steps
1.2.3 Organize cross border research and training exchange ANAFE and ICRAF LFI 1.3 Fourteen (14) people
exchanged between at least two pairs
of research and training institutions of
Kenya and Somalia to build capacity
for biodiversity conservation and
Explore possibility of developing cross border
Biodiversity Curriculum for Institutions of
higher learning by Q4_ 2017
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Activities N D J F M A M J J A S O Action / expected outputs / product Actor(s) Log Frame Indicator (LFI) and
Remarks
natural resource management by
Q4_2017
1.2.4 Organize Cross border Exchange visits / report ICRAF, CSDP LFI 2.4 Two (2) cross border
exchange visits (240 person days) are
organized to strengthen the skills of
stakeholders from the selected
demonstration sites in collaborative
biodiversity management by
Q4_2015.
ICRAF identify biodiversity conservation
site/host and plan for the exchange visit back-
to-back with CBSDP
1.3.Support
biodiversity value
chains (former
activity 6)
Support to biodiversity value chains ICRAF (Kenya),
RAAS (Somalia)
LFI 1.5 At least 200 individuals in
selected demonstration sites are
trained and supported in developing /
improving natural resource value
chains by Q3_2017
1.3.1 Consult stakeholders, identify training
needs and organize training to address
identified needs in Kenya
1.3.2 Identify and support develop nature
based livelihood enterprises/value chains to
complement HVC
1.3.3 Consult stakeholders, identify
beneficiaries and organize training and
participatory VC plan in Somalia /
1.3.4 Support VC development and establish
baseline in Somalia / report
1.4 Forestry and
agro-forestry
program (former
activity 7)
Support to tree planting and rain water harvesting KFS LFI 1.6.a Training and support
provided on tree planting and
management, and rainwater
harvesting techniques to at least 1,000
community members by Q4_2015.
1.4.1 Consult communities and develop a plan
for interventions / report
1.4.2 Provide training and support established
tree nurseries
1.4.3 Production of 50,000 planting stock /
report
1.4.4 Provide training in tree management and
rainwater harvesting / report
Farmers plant trees that survive on their farm KFS LFI 1.6.b At least 500 farmers each
plant and manage an average 40
surviving trees on farms by Q3_2017. 1.4.5 Support and monitor planting trees on
farm / report
Degraded areas in PA’s enriched or regenerated with indigenous tree species KFS (Kenya) and
RAAS (Somalia)
LFI 1.7 Degraded sites in protected
areas are enriched or naturally
regenerated with at 60,000 seedlings 1.4.6 Replant degraded lands within mapped
PAs, and monitor progress on sites mapped for
natural regeneration in Kenya
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Activities N D J F M A M J J A S O Action / expected outputs / product Actor(s) Log Frame Indicator (LFI) and
Remarks
1.4.7 Training and support in RWH in Somalia
/ report
of indigenous tree species with at least
40% survival by Q3_2017.
1.5 Habitat change
monitoring
Habitat change analysis ICRAF LFI 1.4 Biodiversity loss and its
drivers are better understood in the
demonstration site, better managed
through targeted interventions
supported by BMP / IPs, and proposed
solutions communicated to decision
makers, by Q4_2017
1.5.1 Publish externally peer reviewed report
on habitat change analysis
1.5.1 Findings and solutions communicated to
decision/policy makers (Q4 2016-October-
November)
1.6 Communication
(former act 8)
Communication ICRAF LFI 1.8 Communication strategy
aligned with project objectives drafted
by ICRAF by Q4_2014. At least five
(5) communication, educational and
advocacy products distributed to
relevant stakeholders by Q2 to
Q4_2015
1.6.1 Communication strategy and plan review
/ report
1.6.2 Communication products development /
communication products and report
Table 10: Time frame for year 4 for action and outputs arranged by activities with actors and log frame indicators -for expected outcome 2.
Activities N D J F M A M J J A S O Action / expected outputs / product Actor(s) Log Frame Indicator (LFI) and
Remarks
ER 2: Institutional capacities for management improved
2.1 Biodiversity
assessment and
mainstreaming in
planning (former
Activity 2)
Biodiversity assessment LFI 2.1 Biodiversity and socio-economic
information about the cross-border ecosystems is collected, compiled and made accessible and
understandable to stakeholders and decision
makers by Q4_2015 so that biodiversity is mainstreamed into on-going planning
processes.
2.1.1 Submit Landscape assessment and
information to relevant authorities
Consultants
2.1.2 Submit Seascape assessment and
information relevant authorities
CORDIO
2.1.3 Publish peer reviewed biodiversity
assessment reports
ICRAF
2.2 Develop and
implement land use
planning (LUP)
(former Act 3)
Land use planning
2.2.1 Public sensitization meetings / report NMK Not related to LFI
2.2.2 Support BLUP units and develop capacity
of communities and other actors in LUP / reports
NMK and ICRAF LFI 2.2 Two (2) local planning units (Lamu &
Badhaadhe) supported with equipment and
training by Q2_2015
2.2.3 Develop biodiversity inclusive land use
plans, which engage communities and submit to
relevant authorities / reports
NMK LFI 2.3 The ongoing Spatial Planning process
(LUP) for Lamu County being led by County
Government is technically supported by BMP to be more participatory and supportive of
biodiversity, and draft Spatial Plan is
transmitted to relevant authorities by Q3_2016
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2.3 Support
protected area
management
(former act 4)
2.3.1 Develop a plan and road map for development of a protected area in the Laga Badana
area / report
Consultant LFI 2.5a One (1) Plan for re-establishment of
a management system for Laga Badana Bush Bush National Reserve in Somalia prepared
with all stakeholders and submitted to
relevant Somali authorities for approval by Q3_2017
Submit plan and road map to relevant authorities
2.3.2 Develop two Community Development and Management Plans and one Community
Conservation Monitoring System (COMMS) for NRT conservancies / plans and report
NRT Coast LFI 2.5b One Management Plan for the Awer
Conservancy in Kenya prepared and submitted to relevant government agencies for
approval by Q3_2016 Finalize CDMP and submit to relevant
authorities
Develop Community Conservation and
Monitoring System
2.4 Capacity
building (former
Act 10)
Capacity building
Awareness raising and training provided on
opportunities in Kenyan Wildlife act for community based conservancies and the needs
LUP for 120 people from communities, local
governments, CSOs, NGOs & PA managers by Q2_2016.
ICRAF LFI 2.6 Six (6) training sessions on
integrating biodiversity conservation & use at landscape scale into LUP for an average of
20 people / session from local governments,
communities, CSOs, NGOs & protected area managers carried out by Q2_2015
2.5 Protected area
management fund
raising (former act
9)
Protected area management fund raising support
2.5.1 Review fund raising needs and
opportunities / report
Consultant Relates to Specific Objective Indicator 2.
Stakeholders supported to attract investment in protected area management, with at least
one donor round-table organized by the end
of the programme in 2017
2.5.2 Organize round table of funders, PA
management and conservation NGOs / report
ICRAF
2.5.3 Deliver report with two concept notes /
concept notes
Consultant
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4 Beneficiaries/ affiliated entities and other cooperation
4.1 Relation between beneficiaries of the grant
The project grant contract lists policy makers, biodiversity managers and experts, local communities,
civil society, NGOs, educators and national government as the direct/final beneficiaries from the grant.
ICRAF from time of project inception has cordially interacted with the beneficiaries. This relationship
improved tremendously during the second and third years of project implementation when the project
was fully back on track after delayed activities in the first year. Interaction for cross border beneficiaries
both Kenya and Somalia has been through stakeholder workshops, meetings, exchange for researchers
and training. Further interactions have been fostered during field visits, capacity building through
established demonstration sites, farmers’ exchange visits.
4.2 Relation with State Authorities
Relationship between ICRAF and state authorities in Kenya and Somalia has been improving over time
with continuous clarification of the roles of state authorities. Action implementation is one area that
parties took time for some authorities to understand. They had expected they would be financially
facilitated as government authorities to implement activities and manage related budgets. This has been
well clarified that IGAD BMP activities will be implemented through civil society and or consultants
with a facilitating role of government. In Somalia Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range is the focal
point ministry on BMP engaged at central government level and in Jubbaland administration, ICRAF
has engaged and collaborates with Ministry of Energy, Environment and Mineral Resources and
Ministry of Environment and tourism at regional level. In Kenya ICRAF works with central government
through KFS and NMK, contracted to support specific project activities implementation. At county
level, ICRAF relates with Lamu County spatial planning unit under Ministry of lands and water and
Ministry of Trade and Tourism. The County commissioner’s office works closely with ICRAF
supporting the project on matters related to security and coordination of county government units.
ICRAF, NMK and Lamu County spatial unit work closely to support LUP process and BLUP unit has
been established and hosted at Lamu fort under NMK. The County government Ministry of Lands and
NMK have signed MoU to collaborate on LUP process. ICRAF also relates with other state authorities
at county level including Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation, Fisheries and Livestock,
Education and youth and gender which have been involved to support different activities on
collaborative terms.
4.3 Relation to other implementing organizations
a. Partners
Implementation of the activities delayed to take off as planned during the first year of the project which
strained good relationship between ICRAF and partners. However, this has been turned around during
the second and third year. ICRAF engaged all associate partners in dialogue, fast tracked signing of all
contracts, disbursed funds to facilitate associate partners’ led activities thus strengthening trust and good
relations. ICRAF has for the last three years engaged consultants to support implementation of specific
activities. ICRAF has enjoyed good relationship with consultants, final beneficiaries and target groups
including; Policy makers, institutional and community based beneficiaries of policy development,
biodiversity information, ecosystem restoration and capacity building. The NMK contract will end on
31/07/2017. Table 11 and Table 12 review status of contracting associate partners and consultants by
the end of the third year reporting period (November 4, 2015- November 4, 2016).
b. Associate partners
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Table 11: Review of status of contracting associate partners contracted by the end of the third year
reporting period (November 4, 2015- November 4, 2016)
Partner Activity Description of activity Status of agreement and implementation
CABI 1.1.2 Review status of invasive species. Submitted final report and contract closed
CORDIO 2.1.2 Biodiversity assessment and mainstreaming
in planning - Seascape assessment and
information
Final report submitted, peer reviewed and contract
closed. Two reports for Kenya and Somalia
transmitted to relevant authorities (see Annex 2)
KFS 1.4 Forestry and agroforestry program, with 12
actions
Contract signed on 4/11/2014. Work plan submitted
on 9/11/2014, contract ends on 31/12/ 2017
ANAFE 1.2.3 Strengthened cross border cooperation -
Organize cross border research and training
exchange
Contract ended 31/122015, exchange report and
Biodiversity Based Value Chain Book developed
NRT
Coast
2.3.2 Support protected area management –
develop two community development and
management plans and one community
conservation monitoring system in NRT
conservancies
Contract signed 20/08/2015, CDMP and COMMS
to be completed by Q4_2O16, contract ends
31/12/16.
RAAS 1.4 Forestry and Agroforestry Program in
Somalia –RWH component
Contract signed 23/09/2015, ended 31/08/2016 after
1 month no-cost extension. Final report draft
submitted to ICRAF on 17/10/2016 for comments.
c. Contractors
Table 12: Review of status of consultants contracted by the end of the third year reporting period
(November 4, 2015- November 4, 2016)
Partner Activity/Indicator Description of activity Status of agreement
Dr. Mordecai
Ogada (CSA)
2.1.1 Biodiversity Assessment and
Mainstreaming in Planning – Landscape
Assessment and Information in Kenya
Contract signed in 1/12/2015 contract closed
30/04/2016, final report submitted to ICRAF
and transmitted to relevant authorities
Dr. Osman
Gedow Amir
2.1.1 Biodiversity Assessment and
Mainstreaming in Planning – Landscape
Assessment and Information in Somalia
Contract signed 15/09/2015, ended
31/03/2016, report transmitted to relevant
authorities
Dr. M.
Ibrahim
2.3.1
Support to Protected Area Management
- Plan and Roadmap for Establishment
of Protected Area in the Laga Badana
Area
Contract signed 21/09/2015 and ended
31/12/2015. Report delivered to ICRAF and
transmitted to relevant authorities
IRDO LFI 1.521
LFI 1.6a22
Support for Implementing IGAD BMP
Project Activities (Capacity building,
RWH and Value chain development) in
Contract duration: 1/10/ 2016 -31/03/ 2017
21 Objective 3: Support development of value chains which are based on biodiversity related ecosystem services and goods with focus on Honey value chain.
Linked to Project Activity 6 “Biodiversity related ecosystem goods and services value chains”, envisaged result in the log frame indicator (LFI). 1.5. “Individuals
in selected demonstration sites are trained and supported in developing / improving natural resource value chains by Q3_2017”. 22 Objective 2: Initiate RWH and water catchment improvement interventions
Linked to Project Activity 7 “Forestry, Agroforestry and Rainwater Harvesting Programme for Re-greening the Environment” Focus on RWH interventions
complements t envisaged result expected indicator (LFI) 1.6a Training and support provided on rainwater harvesting techniques to community members by Q4_2015.
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Partner Activity/Indicator Description of activity Status of agreement
LFI2.623 Laga Badana Bush Bushel Intervention
sites (Bur Gabo)
SAVANA LFIs: 1.5, 1.6a
&2.6
Support for Implementing IGAD BMP
Project Activities (Capacity building,
RWH and Value chain development) in
Laga Badana Bush Bushel Intervention
sites (Ras Kambooni)
Contract duration: 1/10/ 2016 -31/03/ 2017
4.4 Final beneficiaries
The contract identified Policy makers, biodiversity managers and experts, local communities, civil
society, NGO’s, educators and national government as those who will benefit from the action in the
long run at societal or sectoral levels as final beneficiaries of the BMP project. ICRAF improved
engagement and relationship with these groups during third year, enabling delivery on most expected
results. During fourth year, this engagement will be further strengthened to finalize on pending activities
before end of project duration and discuss on project’s next steps after November 2017.
4.5 Other third parties
ICRAF has made linkages which have contributed towards successful project activity implementation.
In Kenya, ICRAF has collaborated with rural community based organizations, Lamu County
commissioner’s office, World Wildlife Fund, LCT, NRT, Lamu county Ministries of Agriculture and
Irrigation, Fisheries and Livestock, Education and youth and gender, NEMA, In Somalia the Ministry
of Livestock, Forestry and Range and the Jubbaland administration Ministries of Energy, Environment
and Mineral Resources and Ministry of Environment and tourism, development/consultant firms (IRDO
and Savana) have been engaged in the project.
4.6 Synergies with other actions
ICRAF and its partners developed the following linkages and synergies between activities and actions
of the BMP) and other actions:
Activity 1.1.2: CABI conducted survey and delivered the assessment report for Witu area. CABI
has been working on invasive species as one of their flagship areas of focus to develop mechanisms
to mitigate the invasive species threat to ecosystems, habitats and related biodiversity
Output 1.3: Delivered by ICRAF and ANAFE. The activity is related with ANAFE’s training
programmes in Agriculture, Agroforestry, Forestry and Natural Resources within African research
and training institutions.
Output 1.5: is linked to Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock activities on promoting and
developing sustainable agricultural value practices
Outputs 1.6a/b and 1.7: is within KFS mandate to develop, conserve and manage of Kenya’s forest
resources under Forest Act, 2005 Laws of Kenya. ICRAF BMP and KFS interventions created this
synergy
Activity 2.1 action 2.1.1: CORDIO conducted IGAD BMP biodiversity assessment for the coastal
marine area which relates and creates synergy with CORDIO’s goals of conducting research on
coastal and ocean ecosystems and socioeconomic research contribute to biodiversity conservation
for livelihood enhancement.
Output 2.2/2.3: The BMP project supports the on-going Lamu County Spatial LUP process which
since project inception has developed good synergy with Lamu County spatial planning unit
23 Objective 1: Mobilization of community for awareness creation on Natural Resource Management (NRM) Linked to Project Activity 10 “Biodiversity
conservation capacity building”, envisaged result expected indicator (LFI) 2.6 Training sessions on integrating biodiversity conservation and use at landscape
scale for an average of 20 people / session from local governments, communities, CSOs, NGOs & protected area managers carried out by Q2_2015
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Output 2.5b: the support to protected area management foreseen by the BMP project has synergy
with current NRT activities which support community based/managed wildlife conservancies to
promote natural resources conserve which benefits local community wellbeing.
During the fourth year, ICRAF will identify and engage other stakeholders to strengthen synergies for
long term project sustainability
4.7 Building on previous EU grants aimed at the same target group
ICRAF has not received EU grants previously towards strengthening the same target group.
5 Visibility
ICRAF ensures EU contribution visibility through communication products; posters, publications,
signage’s, Brochures, media coverage; through meetings, workshops, conferences, field activities
(public forums, trainings, field days, exchange visits); project website, reports dissemination,
interaction with partners and relevant stakeholders.
ICRAF has no objection on publishing the results of the action on the Europe Aid website.
Signature
Name of the person for the action: Dr. Tony Simons
Signature:
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Date report Due: November 4th, 2015
Date report sent: November 20th, 2015
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Annex 1: List of outputs delivered till end of year 3
Activity Responsible Title of the Report Hyperlink to report
1.1 Cross-Border Stakeholder Dialogue Platform for
Biodiv Mgt established for coastal zone by Q4 2015
and regular meetings thereafter
Cross border stakeholder meetings
report
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ehkb5woyeeyxd93/Minutes%20of
%20the%20second%20cross%20border%20stakeholder%20me
etings%20April%2018-19%202016.pdf?dl=0
ICRAF Baseline report https://www.dropbox.com/s/udqbsnhlwmm1nkf/baseline%20re
port%20bmp%20final.pdf?dl=0
1.3 Fourteen researchers exchanged btw Somalia and
Kenya to build capacity for biodiversity conservation
and NRM by Q4_2017
ICRAF, ANAFE Cross Border Research and Training
Exchange: Write shop and Excursion (17-
27/11/2015)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/143p3qsk41v15e4/Cross%20Borde
r%20Research%20and%20Training%20Exchange%20Write%2
0shop.pdf?dl=0
ICRAF, ANAFE A review of best practice in the Horn of Africa
with biodiversity based value chain
development for pro-poor biodiversity
conservation
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o19yb48vc0581cf/Book%20BBVC
%20Draft%20submitted%20for%20external%20review.pdf?dl=
0
1.4. Biodiversity loss and drivers better understood
in the demo sites and solutions communicated to
decision makers, by Q4_2017
ICRAF Trends, drivers of change and possible
solutions to address deforestation and loss of
forest habitat in the Kenya-Somalia cross
border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
1.6a Training and support provided on tree planting
and management, and rainwater harvesting
techniques to at least 1,000 community members by
Q4_2015.
ICRAF/KFS Field Visit report to ICRAF BMP
demonstration sites for Agroforestry and
rainwater harvesting in Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yzljhnb59mhctfh/Official%20handi
ng%20over%20of%20support%20material%20to%20beneficiar
ies%20and%20site%20visit.pdf?dl=0
1.6b At least 500 farmers each plant and manage an
average 40 surviving trees on their farms by
Q3_2017.
KFS Tree planting 2016 progress report Witu site
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tho2uihjkqfepr0/TREE%20PLANT
ING%20%20%20REPORT%20ICRAF%20WITU-
2016.pdf?dl=0
1.7 Degraded sites in protected areas are enriched or
naturally regenerated with at least 60,000 seedlings
of indigenous tree species with at least 40% survival
by Q3_2017.
KFS Mapping of degraded sites in Witu Forest
Ecosystem (WFE)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sqq0hjmmss646cf/Mapping%20of
%20sites%20for%20natural%20regeneration%20and%20enrich
ment%20planting.pdf?dl=0
2.1 Biodiversity and socio-economic information
collected, compiled and shared with stakeholders by
Q4 2015
CORDIO Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an
assessment of biodiversity value, threats and
opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Dr. Osman Amir
Gedow:
Somali Wildlife and
Natural History
Society (SWNHS)
Assessment of the biodiversity in terrestrial
and marine landscapes of the proposed Laga
Badana National Park and surrounding areas,
Jubaland, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0fstf5lo1n3whn/Biodiversity%20
assessment%20Somalia.pdf?dl=0
Dr. Mordecai Ogada
(CSA)
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest
terrestrial landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Linda Mbeyu An ecosystem service perspective on benefits
that people derive from biodiversity of
coastal forests in Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
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Activity Responsible Title of the Report Hyperlink to report
Dr. Arne Witt
(CABI)
Invasive species in Witu demonstration site,
their environmental and social impacts on
livelihoods and approaches to manage the
invasive species
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fni9nnqkb26cm4g/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment-final.pdf?dl=0
2.4 Two (2) cross border ex-change visits (240
person days) are organized to strengthen the skills of
stakeholders from the selected demonstration sites in
collaborative biodiversity management by Q4_2015.
ICRAF, ANAFE Cross Border Exchange Visit to Strengthen
Capacity of Stakeholders on Collaborative
Biodiversity Management
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sqfvg6aurdejbo/CROSS%20BOR
DER%20EXCHANGE%20VISIT%20TO%20STRENGTHEN
%20CAPACITY%20ON%20CBM%2C%20NOV%2C%20201
5.pdf?dl=0
ICRAF Report of the cross border study tour to
northern range lands trust conservancies –
Isiolo- Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0qpyvbiz80of7p7/Cross%20Border
%20exchange%20visit%20to%20strengthen%20capacity%20o
n%20cross%20border%20collaboration.pdf?dl=0
2.5a Plan for establishment of a management system
for Laga Badana Bush Bushle Reserve prepared and
submitted to Somali authorities for approval by
Q3_2017
Dr. Mohamed
Ibrahim
Workshop report: Vision and Road Map for
the Establishment of a Protected Area in the
Lag Badana, Badhadhe, Lower Jubba,
Jubbaland, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f686tp7j4bggtoy/Somalia%20Wor
kshop%20Report%2016-17%20Nov%202015.pdf?dl=0
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahi Vision and Road Map for the Establishment
of a Protected Area in the Lag Badana,
Badhadhe, Lower Jubba, Jubbaland, Somali
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v8f52z98qzgd9t1/Final%20Report
%20Vision%20and%20road%20map%20for%20establishment
%20of%20a%20protected%20area-%20somalia.pdf?dl=0
2.5b One Management Plan for the Awer
Conservancy in Kenya prepared and submit-ted for
approval to relevant government agencies by
Q3_2016.
NRT CDMP progress report (August-Nov 2015) https://www.dropbox.com/s/fd6i32g6cmlgao4/CDMP%20Progr
ess%20Report.%202016.docx?dl=0
NRT CDMP Validation meeting report (27/07/
2016)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zsx6gos85d9j1wh/Hanshak%20CD
MP%20validation%20meeting%20%20report.docx?dl=0
2.6 Six (6) training sessions on integrating
biodiversity conservation & use at land-scape scale
into LUP for an average of 20 people / session from
local governments, communities, CSOs, NGOs &
PA managers carried out by Q2_2015.
KWS, ICRAF Training and public sensitization meeting
report (17-22/03/ 2016)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/auyr3oxi44znzms/Training%20of
%20beneficiaries%20on%20the%20provision%20of%20the%2
0recent%20WCMA%20act%2C%202013.pdf?dl=0
KWS, ICRAF,
CWCCC
Opportunities for community based
biodiversity conservation and management
in Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5abhyuoak41c6c/final%20doc%2
0OpportunitiesCBBiodiversityWCMA2013_14Sep2016.docx?d
l=0
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Annex 2: List of reports submitted to relevant Authorities
Relevant Authorities Contacts Report title Link to the Report
National authority-
Ministry Livestock,
Forest and Range
H.E. Said Hussein Iid
Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and
Range led by
E-mail: saidciid@gmail.com
Cc
Hashi Osman National Focal Point
hashi141@hotmail.com
Mohamed Ali Mohamed
Baalade1@hotmail.com
Vision and road map for establishment of a protected area
in Laga Badana, lower juba, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnz8gzea1gvi2eo/Final%20Report
%20Vision%20and%20road%20map%20for%20establishment
%20of%20a%20protected%20area-%20somalia.docx?dl=0
Assessment of the biodiversity in terrestrial and marine
landscapes of the proposed Laga Badana National Park and
surrounding areas, Jubaland, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0fstf5lo1n3whn/Biodiversity%20
assessment%20Somalia.pdf?dl=0
Local Authority-
Ministry of Water,
Energy, & Mineral
Resources
Hon. Yusuf Mohamed
Minister of Water, Energy, &
Mineral Resources
Jubbaland State of Somalia,
Email: Dalacada18@hotmail.com
Vision and road map for establishment of a protected area
in Laga Badana, lower juba, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnz8gzea1gvi2eo/Final%20Report
%20Vision%20and%20road%20map%20for%20establishment
%20of%20a%20protected%20area-%20somalia.docx?dl=0
Assessment of the biodiversity in terrestrial and marine
landscapes of the proposed Laga Badana National Park
and surrounding areas, Jubaland, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0fstf5lo1n3whn/Biodiversity%20
assessment%20Somalia.pdf?dl=0
Ministry of
Environment and
tourism
Hon. Ahmed Abdihafid Mohamed
Ministry of Environment and
tourism
Email: Bulshoenv@gmail.com
Vision and road map for establishment of a protected area
in Laga Badana, lower juba, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnz8gzea1gvi2eo/Final%20Report
%20Vision%20and%20road%20map%20for%20establishment
%20of%20a%20protected%20area-%20somalia.docx?dl=0
Assessment of the biodiversity in terrestrial and marine
landscapes of the proposed Laga Badana National Park
and surrounding areas, Jubaland, Somalia
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0fstf5lo1n3whn/Biodiversity%20
assessment%20Somalia.pdf?dl=0
National Museum of
Kenya
Dr. Mzalendo Kibunjia - Director
General
National Museum of Kenya
EMAIL: dg@museums.or.ke
CC
Dorothy Wanja
dorothynyingi@yahoo.com/dnyingi
@museums.or.ke
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Assessment of invasive species, its impacts and
management in Witu, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uhajd4jwb20bx2y/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
Kenya Marine and
Fisheries Research
Institute (KMFRI)
Prof. James M. Njiru
Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute (KMFRI)
Email: director@kmfri.co.ke
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
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Relevant Authorities Contacts Report title Link to the Report
Lamu county
government
Hon. Samia Omar Bwana,
CEC for forest, wildlife and natural
resources
Email: samiabwana@gmail.com
Cc
Micah Githuka
githukanganga59@gmail.com
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Assessment of invasive species, its impacts and
management in Witu, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fni9nnqkb26cm4g/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment-final.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
Lamu county
government unit-
planning unit
Hon Amina Rashid
CEC for Lands
EMAIL:
Armasud3@yahoo.co.uk\
lamucountygovernment@yahoo.co
m
Eric Randu
erandu77@gmail.com
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Assessment of invasive species, its impacts and
management in Witu, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fni9nnqkb26cm4g/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment-final.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
Kenya Wildlife Service-
KWS
Mr. Apollo Kariuki, Acting head of
Planning and Environmental
Compliance, KWS,
Email: apollok@kws.go.ke
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Assessment of invasive species, its impacts and
management in Witu, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fni9nnqkb26cm4g/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment-final.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Contract No.KE-2007-DST-27 I 1424462 N° 6000119458 Reporting Period: 4th November 2015 – 4th November, 2016
Page 37 of 41
Relevant Authorities Contacts Report title Link to the Report
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
Kenya Forest Service-
KFS
Mr. Emilio N. Mugo
Director Kenya Forest Service
Email:
enmugo@kenyaforestservice.org
Cc
Njoroge Chege
njorogec6@gmail.com
George Wara
georgewara@yahoo.com
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Assessment of invasive species, its impacts and
management in Witu, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fni9nnqkb26cm4g/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment-final.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
International Union for
Conservation of Nature
and Natural Resources
-IUCN
Leo Niskanen,
Technical Coordinator -
Conservation Areas & Species
Diversity
leo.niskanen@iucn.org
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0
Intergovernmental
Authority on
Development -IGAD
Debalkew Berhe
Project Manager, Environment
Protection
IGAD Biodiversity Management
Programme in the Horn of Africa
debalkew.berhe@igad.int
cc
Dr. Serge Darroze
Technical Assistance Team Leader
(NIRAS)
Biodiversity Management
Programme in the Horn of Africa
serge.darroze@igad.int
Marine habitats of the Lamu-Kiunga coast: an assessment
of biodiversity value, threats and opportunities
https://www.dropbox.com/s/manaxjp3yzbkjfv/Marine%20biodi
versity%20assessment.pdf?dl=0
Assessment of invasive species, its impacts and
management in Witu, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fni9nnqkb26cm4g/invasive%20spe
cies%20assessment-final.pdf?dl=0
An ecosystem service perspective on benefits that people
derive from biodiversity of coastal forests in Lamu county,
Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o7bjs72r9qc3vf/ecosystem%20ser
vice%20perspective%20on%20benefits%20of%20biodiversity.
pdf?dl=0
Biodiversity assessment of Witu forest terrestrial
landscape Lamu county, Kenya
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i31jyt2ebeudonx/Terestrial%20bio
diversity%20assessment-%20lamu%2C%20Kenya.pdf?dl=0
Trends, drivers of change and possible solutions to address
deforestation and loss of forest habitat in the Kenya -
Somalia cross border area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/agsgv9xocv16d6p/HABITAT%20
LOSS%20Systematic%20aerial%20survey%20RS%20imagery
%20to%20show%20change%20of%20land%20cover.pdf?dl=0