Agri-Hub Ethiopiaand ICCO

David Kamukama

APF Network Meeting

13 December 2012, Addis

Structure

1. Background

2. Presentations

– Roadmap

– Fund Proposal ICCO

– MoU ICCO Agri-ProFocus

3. Q&A + Discussion

Roadmap to FSFE Fund

2011: continued policy dialogue RNE

2012:

• Feb Concept Note discussed RNE

• Mar/Apr Drafting Proposal (Consultant)

• Apr Consultation within network (peers, RNE, steer com, Dutch members)

• 1 May final draft + MoU ready.

• Sept Decision making RNE

2013: January; Fund Manager in Place at F&S (Roll out).

Fund Proposal : Stakeholders

1. RNE likes a flexible fund to improve linking Dutch-Ethio initiatives.

2. APF as broker (talks, coordination/mobilization, buy-in)

3. ICCO lead support AHE and is certified Fund Manager.

4. KIT is the knowledge facilitator of AHE.

5. F&S will host the ICCO Fund Manager

6. AHE platform of Dutch-Ethiopian actors (benefits, governance)

Logical Framework

1. Overall objective: increased Food Security and Farmers Entrepreneurship

2. Project purpose: Sustainable market based innovations in agricultural production and value chains.

3. Process objectives:a. Complement RNE efforts via GoE programsb. Shorten decision making and enhance role of

Ethiopians in it. c. Strengthen Agri-Hub as clearing house for

Ethio-Dutch agric. dev. actors and initiatives d. Enhanced synergy and learning among actors

at sub-national levele. Pro-poor/ gender and environmental sensitive

Products

So the program will contribute to better food security and increased income, investments and jobs (basis of the OVI). This will be done via:

• An Innovation Fund providing Innovation Grants of € 75.000 - € 150.000 to PO, BDS, NGOs, MFIs, Research Centers that support small farmers/ SMEs. The organizations apply for the grant and administor it

• A Matching Grant Fund offering Matching Grants of up to 20.000 € to PO’s or SME’s for one-time off investments. PO’s or SMEs apply; they can be assisted by a BDS/NGO.

Type of activities

Eligible activities cover a range of activities:• on farm testing of new production technologies• assist input suppliers with setting up a dealer network • scaling up new ways of value chain cooperation; e.g. new

value chain financing mechanisms or new quality standards • try out a new out-growers scheme, or disseminate a

successful out-growers scheme • assisting cooperatives in accessing new markets

Criteria to assess proposals cover: Transparency, innovativeness, efficiency, sustainability, etc. which translate into the key-questions: Is there a fair balance between those who contribute and those who gain? Is the outcome pro-poor, gender balanced and environmentally sound?

Functioning FSRE Fund

Main steps in the IF :

1. Decide on focus – theme or VCs / announce Call for Proposals

2. Applicants submit Concept Notes

3. Fund Committees of 3 independent experts scores Concept Notes (on innovative ideas)

4. Best applicants are screened

5. Best applicants submit full proposal

6. Fund Committee scores (on feasibility)

7. Contract/ monitoring/ reporting

Functioning Matching Grants Fund

Main steps in the MG-Fund :

1. Theme follows Call for Proposals 6 months

2. Applicants submit proposal

3. Fund Management Office scores them

4. Best applicants are visited for check up

5. Final scores approved by Board

6. Contract/ monitoring/ reporting

Learning Agenda

Agri-Hub Ethiopia is responsible for Sharing and Learning. Implementation is by APF/Agri-Hub

visit grant winners to collect Lessons Learned Technical, financing, markets etc. Approach towards project implementation Impact of activities

analyse Lessons Learned and do some in-depth probing/ studies.

Journalists will be hired to write (success) storiesorganise Learning Events with all APF-members

and all winners (Dare to Share Fair / Write-Shops etc.)

These events can lead to publications and new Calls for Proposals

Role Fund Management Office

Task and responsibilities of Fund Manager:

• Secretary of Governing Board

• Represent the Fund towards third parties

• Manage the Fund Management Office.

• Staff Recruitment (if required) with approval.

Tasks / responsibilities Fund manager Office:

Organise selection process of applicants

Sign contracts with selected winners

Monitoring the progress

Report on the results/impact

Governance ICCO and Agri-Hub

1. ICCO submitted application on behalf of Agri-Hub and signed contract. ICCO will employ Fund Manager accountable to ICCO in legal and administrative terms.

2. At policy and strategy levels, ICCO shares its’ mandate to a Fund Governing Board

3. ICCO invites board members: ICCO (1), APF (1), AHE- members (1 Dutch /1 Ethiopian), MoA (1) and RNE programs (2) (Min. 50% Ethiopian; gender balance; entrepreneurship). They get financial compensation.

4. Tasks and responsibilities of Governing Board :• Define and adjust the overall policies and strategies • Define the themes for the Call for Proposals• Ensure links with other programs /activities of RNE /APF

members • Oversee the Compliance of the policies/ strategies by FM

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF 2 AHE MEMBERS

• Member (active) in AHE• Involved in implementation of related

Program/project• Local Presence in Ethiopia (office)• Commitment to serve (Mtg attendance,

documentation, consultations, assignments)• No conflict of interest (or declare interest).• Strong Connection/network with Ditch

funding agencies• Should have been in Ethiopia for at 3 years

(minimum).

Agri-Hub network FSRE fund

ICCO Fundmanagmt

Steering committee/Coord Triangle

Members, Ethiopian partnersOrganised farmers, other stakeholdersNetwork of professionals …………..//

AgriHub coord

Governa nceBoard

EKN Addis

ICCO

€-Birr

MoU

Budget Framework

Budget for 5 Years:

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total

ICCO overhead

25 50 65 75 50 265

Fund Management Office

100 218 218 218 125 879

Innovation Fund

0 978 1,178 1,603 0 3,759

Matching Grants

0 150 400 500 238 1,288

Learning 0 104 104 104 52 364

Review/ evaluation

0 0 35 0 35 70

Total 125 1,500 2,000 2,500 500 6,625

ICCO/APF Framework - Highlights

• ICCO and APF/AHE endorsed partnership framework (MoU).

• Differentiation of roles (Fund Management Vs Learning)

• Scope of coverage (themes and geographical outreach)

• Communication structure

Agri-Hub Ethiopia