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FIRST NATIONAL WORKSHOP
Establishment of National Information Sharing Mechanism and
Preparation of Country Report on Plant Genetic Resources for
Food and Agriculture
Kigali, Rwanda, 24-25 January 2012
REPORT
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PART I
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRST NATIONAL WORKSHOP
1.1 Context
The Global Plan of Action (GPA) for the Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant
Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA), is a framework for action at
community, national, regional and international levels. It provides the priority basis for the
funding strategy of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture (International Treaty). Within the framework of the GPA, which was adopted by
150 countries at the FAO International Conference on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture (Leipzig, 1996), the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture (CGRFA) at its Seventh Session, requested FAO to develop a transparent and
efficient monitoring process and recommended that for all priority activity areas of the GPA a
core set of indicators should be established in order to facilitate the monitoring process.
With the aim to strengthen National PGRFA Programmes, FAO is engaged in several
initiatives to co-ordinate national and regional efforts aimed to improve the conservation and
sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources including enhancing world-wide information
management and exchange. As part of this effort FAO, in collaboration with Bioversity
International (former IPGRI) has developed a proposal for establishing National Information
Sharing Mechanisms (NISMs), which are expected to:
Improve the ability of countries to make decisions about plant genetic resources
including establishing objectives, defining needs and allocating resources;
Build stronger partnerships among stakeholders in plant genetic resources
management within each country;
Increase the understanding by stakeholders in each country about the status of their
plant genetic resources;
Increase the ability of countries to monitor changes in their plant genetic resources
over time;
Improve the quality of information about plant genetic resources status and dynamics;
Improve the access to and sharing of information about plant genetic resources on
national, regional and global levels; and
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Enhance the capacity of countries to meet international reporting obligations (GPA,
Convention on Biological Diversity, the Second Report on the State of the World’s
PGRFA, etc).
Core elements of the proposed national PGRFA information sharing mechanism include a set
of indicators and a reporting format for monitoring GPA implementation, a computer
application to gather and exchange information on the indicators among national stakeholders,
and guidelines for stakeholders involvement, for the establishment of the NISMs and for the
preparation of the Country Report on the State of PGRFA.
The following background materials on each component are provided by FAO:
i. List of indicators and reporting format;
ii. Computer application for the information-sharing mechanism (delivered on CD-Rom);
iii. User’s manual for the computer application and the establishment of the NISM;
iv. Guidelines for stakeholder involvement in the implementation and monitoring of the
GPA;
v. Guidelines for the preparation of Country Reports on the State of PGRFA;
vi. Background documents related to GPA Monitoring and the Report on the State of the
World’s PGRFA presented to the 9th and 10th Sessions of the Commission on Genetic
Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA).
Once established, the GPA National Information Sharing Mechanism in Rwanda will rely
upon national resources for its maintenance, and country data reported to FAO will be made
available to the CGRFA and will be accessible to other interested parties through the Internet
site of the national GPA information sharing mechanism and through the web-based World
Information and Early Warning System on PGRFA (WIEWS). As recommended by the
CGRFA, both processes for the establishment of the NISM on GPA implementation and the
preparation of the Country Report on the State of PGRFA should be fully integrated.
1.2 Objectives of the First National Workshop
The First National Workshop on the establishment of a NISM for monitoring the
implementation of the GPA and preparation of a Country Report on PGRFA was held in
Kigali, Rwanda, on 24-25 January 2012. The workshop was organized by the Rwanda
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Agriculture Board (RAB) in collaboration with FAO. It was attended by 33 participants,
including staff from FAO and from RAB. The workshop was conducted through
presentations, plenary discussions and working groups and was held in English, French and
Kinyarwanda. The agenda of the workshop and the list of participants are given respectively
in Annex 1 and Annex 2.
The main objectives of the First National Workshop were to:
Present the overall project and agree on a defined strategy and timeline for: 1)
information sharing at national level and the establishment of a NISM; 2) the
elaboration of a country report; and 3) steps towards the formulation and adoption of a
national strategy for conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA.
Distribute structured electronic layouts for gathering information on: 1. Cultivars; 2.
Institutions; 3. Persons; 4. Projects; and 5. References.
1.3 Results of the First National Workshop
The workshop was deemed very successful by all participants who showed a great interest in
the establishment of a NISM and the preparation of a Country Report.
The following two outputs were achieved:
1. A Steering Committee of key stakeholders was established (see Annex 3)
2. A detailed work plan was adopted for the establishment of a NISM and the preparation
of a Country Report (see Annex 4)
According to the adopted work plan, the second and third workshops will take place
respectively in early April and end of July, 2012. During the third and last workshop,
participants will finalize and endorse the report on the NISM and the Country Report.
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PART II
PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL WORKSHOP
2.1 Inaugural Session
The First National Workshop opened with remarks from Dr. Theodore Assimwe, Director of
Crop Production in Southern Agriculture Zone, RAB, who welcomed the participants and
highlighted the importance for Rwanda to implement the GPA to further contribute to the
objectives of the legally-binding International Treaty. This was followed by remarks from Ms.
Linn Borgen Nilsen, FAO, who welcomed the participants and stressed the importance for
Rwanda to establish a NISM and prepare a Country Report on PGRFA to ensure better
information sharing among all stakeholders for strategic assessment and management of
PGRFA. Key note speaker, Dr. Abebe Demissie, Regional Coordinator, ASARECA
(Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa),
emphasized the need to build strong partnerships among all relevant stakeholders in PGRFA
conservation and sustainable use in both the country and the region. Such partnerships will
contribute to improving national capacities while addressing challenges of food security,
climate change, genetic erosion and economic development. The guest of honor, Dr. Gahakwa
Daphrose, Deputy Director General of Research, RAB, welcomed all participants to what she
considered a very important workshop. Reminding participants that Rwanda’s economy is
largely dependent on the agriculture sector, and that climate change and genetic erosion
threaten conservation and use of plant diversity in the country, she invited all stakeholders to
commit and fully participate in the NISM process by sharing information at the national,
regional and global levels. Finally, Mr. Jean R. Gapusi, Researcher, Head of RAB-Forestry
and Agroforestry Research Station, and National Focal Point for the International Treaty,
described the project objectives and introduced the agenda of the workshop.
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2.2 Presentations
2.2.1 General presentations
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture1
Ms. Barbara Pick, on behalf of the Secretariat of the International Treaty, described the
objective and scope of the International Treaty, including the Multilateral System of Access
and Benefit-sharing. The Treaty came into force on 29 June 2004 and has now 127
Contracting Parties. Rwanda became a Contracting Party of the International Treaty in
October 2010. The objectives of the International Treaty are the conservation and sustainable
use of all PGRFA and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of their use, in
harmony with the Convention on Biological Diversity. Ms. Pick also underlined the capacity
building activities carried out by the Secretariat of the International Treaty.
- Current status of PGRFA in Rwanda
Mr. Gervais Gashaka, Head for Cassava Programme, RAB, described the current status of
PGRFA in Rwanda, with particular emphasis on the conservation and utilization activities
carried out for the following germplasm: Banana, Bean, Soybean, Cassava, Sweet Potato,
Irish Potato, Maize, Sorghum, Wheat and Triticale, Avocado, Citrus, Orange, Lemon,
Mandarin, Mango, Passion Fruit, Apple, Pineapple, Tamarillo, Watermelon, Amaranths,
Ethiopian mustard, Nightshade, African eggplant, Pumpkin, Cowpea, Tomato, Okra, Coffee
as well as Forages. In summary, germplasm collections have been carried out for more than
2000 crop species accessions, 116 forage species and 115 tree species.
2.2.2 Presentations on the GPA and NISMs/Reporting Format for monitoring the
implementation of the GPA
- Introduction to the GPA2
Ms. Tona Isibo, Biotechnology Researcher, RAB, described the preparatory process that led
to the adoption of the GPA in 1996 as well as its objectives and overall structure. She stressed
that the GPA has been the main reference document for national, regional and global PGRFA
efforts. Ms Isibo also presented the 4 main activity areas (in situ conservation; ex situ
1 The Website of the International Treaty is available at: www.planttreaty.org
2 The GPA is available at: www.fao.org/agriculture/crops/core-themes/theme/seeds-pgr/gpa/gpa_update/en/
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conservation; utilization; and institutions and capacity building) as well as each of the 20
priority activities of the GPA, indicating which ones should be considered as particularly
relevant for Rwanda (see Annex 5). Ms. Isibo highlighted that the GPA is a supporting
component of the International Treaty (Art. 14) and that the implementation of the GPA will
further contribute to the objectives of the International Treaty and of the Convention on
Biological Diversity.
- GPA – Latest developments and Highlights3
Ms. Barbara Pick informed the participants of the adoption of the Second GPA by the FAO
Council in November 2011. She explained the preparatory process and the rationale of the
Second GPA, highlighting the main challenges, changes and opportunities that have emerged
since the adoption of the first GPA in 1996. Ms. Pick briefly described the 4 activity areas and
the 18 priority activities of the Second GPA, highlighting that the implementation of the first
GPA by Rwanda would automatically contribute to the implementation of the Second GPA.
She further stressed that the implementation of the GPA by Rwanda would require the
involvement of the largest possible number of stakeholders.
- National Information Sharing Mechanism (NISM) and Reporting Format
Ms. Linn Borgen Nilsen gave detailed information on the NISM and Reporting Format for
monitoring the implementation of the GPA as well as on the process outline and related web
resources4. Ms. Borgen Nilsen indicated that the GPA monitoring is based on internationally
agreed reporting formats and indicators, and that the NISM is both a partnership among all
national stakeholders and an information portal that helps monitor the implementation of the
GPA. The NISM feeds into the World Information Sharing Mechanism on the
implementation of the GPA (WISM-GPA)5, which is the Global monitoring system under the
CGRFA.
Ms Borgen Nilsen further described each component and tool of the NISM, including: 1. list
of indicators and related questions for monitoring the implementation at country level of all
priority activities of the GPA; 2. reporting format, which is a structured questionnaire based
on these indicators; 3. common tables used throughout the reporting format; 4. computer
3 More on the process of updating the Second GPA is available at: www.fao.org/agriculture/crops/core-
themes/theme/seeds-pgr/gpa/gpa_update/en/ 4 Web address of the GPA Facilitating Mechanism: www.globalplanofaction.org
5 Web address of the World Information Sharing Mechanism, WISM-GPA: www.pgrfa.org
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application, developed to facilitate and simplify recording, processing, analysis and sharing of
information addressed by the indicators and the questionnaire reporting format. The NISM
operation requires contributions from a wide range of stakeholders under the coordination of
the GPA National Focal Point in collaboration with the National Steering Committee.
- Working Groups
Participants broke into four Working Groups to discuss the information document Indicators
and Reporting Format for Monitoring the Implementation of the Global Plan of Action for
the Conservation and Sustainable Organization of PGRFA (CGRFA-10/04/Inf.5)6 with a
particular focus on Annex 2 of the document “Reporting format for monitoring the
implementation of the GPA”. Each working group did the following:
1. Identified the questions to be answered by stakeholders [SH] under each priority activity.
2. Discussed and clarified the relevant questions.
3. Discussed which stakeholders could provide information/data related to the questions.
4. Discussed what needed to be done in order to access or gather the information.
The Working Groups discussed their results in plenary and identified several stakeholders to
be involved in the information sharing process (see Annex 6).
- Need for a Country Report and a National Strategy for Rwanda
Mr. Jean R. Gapusi and Ms. Barbara Pick highlighted the opportunities for Rwanda to prepare
a Country Report on PGRFA and elaborate a National Strategy for conservation and
sustainable use of PGRFA. A strong emphasis was put on the need to engage as many
stakeholders as possible in both preparatory processes that should be integrated with the
monitoring of the GPA implementation. Ms. Barbara Pick described the recommended
structure of a Country Report as well as the recommended steps towards its preparation. She
also stressed the need to establish strong linkages among conservation, utilization and seed
delivery systems. This could be achieved through the elaboration and implementation of a
national strategy that would prescribe result-oriented action plans and policies and bring
together all stakeholders.
- Introduction to the “Common Tables”
Mr. Amini Mutaganda, Senior Scientist, RAB, gave a detailed presentation of five of the
6 Available at: www.fao.org/nr/cgrfa/cgrfa-meetings/cgrfa-comm/tenth-reg/en/
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Common Tables (out of nine in total) to be completed by all stakeholders throughout the
process of establishing a NISM in Rwanda. These five Common Tables (in Excel) were the
following:
- Cultivars Table
- Institutions Table
- Persons Table
- Projects Table
- References Table
Ms. Linn Borgen Nilsen demonstrated the NISM software/database, highlighting the common
tables and illustrating how information submitted in these tables were essential for building
the database for Rwanda. It was recalled that all stakeholders should contribute as much as
possible in the NISM establishment process by providing and sharing the information
required. Furthermore, the participants raised a concern that some stakeholders could face
difficulties in correctly submitting information in the common tables, both due to the given
format and with regards to being unfamiliar with definitions used. The facilitators from FAO
confirmed that clear definitions – especially with regards to the Cultivar’s table – should be
available for stakeholders when filling in the common tables.
- Establishment of a Steering Committee and Adoption of the Work Plan
A Steering Committee composed of key stakeholders was established to coordinate and
oversee the process towards the establishment of a NISM in Rwanda. The Steering
Committee is composed of 7 members from farmers’ organizations, governmental
institutions, civil society and research institutes/universities (see Annex 3).
A detailed work plan was adopted by all stakeholders for the establishment of a NISM and the
preparation of a Country Report (see Annex 4). The work plan describes all activities to be
carried out in both preparatory processes and prescribes realistic deadlines. According to the
adopted work plan, the second and third workshops will take place respectively in early April
and end of July, 2012. During the third and last workshop, participants will finalize and
endorse the report on the NISM and the Country Report.
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ANNEX 1
First National Workshop
“Establishment of a National Information Sharing Mechanism and preparation of a
National Report on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture”
KIGALI, 24-25 JANUARY 2012
AGENDA
Day 1
8.30 – 9.00 REGISTRATION (Henriette and Gloria)
Moderator: Dr Asiimwe, RAB
9:00 – 10.00
Welcome Address Dr Asiimwe Theodore, RAB
Introductory Notes on behalf of FAO Linn Borgen Nilsen, FAO
Key note: Build stronger partnerships among
stakeholders in plant genetic resources management in
the region
Dr Abebe Demissie, ASARECA
Introduction of participants All
Opening remarks DDGR/RAB
Introduction of the Project and Agenda Mr Jean R. Gapusi, RAB
10:00 – 10.20 Coffee Break
Moderator: Mr Mupenzi, RAB
10.20 – 10.50 Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant
Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Barbara Pick, FAO
10.50 – 11.20 Current status of PGRFA in Rwanda Mr. Gervais Gashaka, RAB
11.20 – 11.50 Discussion on gaps, needs and priorities for Rwanda Plenary
11.50 – 12.20
Introduction to the Global Plan of Action (GPA) for
the Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant
Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Ms Tona Isibo, RAB
12.20 - 12.50 GPA – latest developments and highlights Barbara Pick, FAO
12.50 – 13.15 Questions and discussion on GPA
13.15 – 14.15 Lunch
Moderators: Barbara and Linn, FAO
14.14 – 15.00 Introduction to the National Information Sharing
Mechanism (NISM) and reporting format
Linn Borgen Nilsen, FAO
15.00 – 16.00 Working groups on Reporting Format – identifying
contributions and needs
All
16.00 – 16.15 Coffee Break
16.15 – 17.00 Presentation and discussion of working groups’ results
in plenary
Working groups
17.00-17.15 Summary of day 1 Mr Antoine Nyirigira, RAB
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Day 2
Moderator: Mr Jean Pierre Hakizimana
9.00 – 9.45 Need for a Country Report and a National Strategy for
Rwanda
Mr Jean R. Gapusi and Ms
Barbara Pick
9.45 – 10.30 Introduction of the “Common Tables” including
questions and discussion Mr Amini Mutaganda, RAB
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 11.45 Work-plan proposal and discussion Mr Freddy Gashamura
11.45 – 12.15 Summary of day 2 and adoption of the work-plan Mr Minani Vedaste, IRST
12.15 – 12.30 Closing remarks DDGR
12.30-13.30 Lunch
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ANNEX 2
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
No Institution Names E-mail Telephone
1 AFRICARE Munganyinka Edith [email protected] 0788490213
2 ARDE Safari Albert [email protected] 0788598244
3 ASARECA Abebe Demissie [email protected] +256772965558
4 Behar Bidasoa Ganza Serge [email protected] 0788408269
5 CARITAS Bakundukize Pamphile pamphilus84@hotmail 0788842380
6 Imbaraga Nyiransabimana Patricia [email protected] 0788852712
7 Ingabo Ntahomvukiye JMV [email protected] 0788836151
8 IRST Minani Vedaste [email protected] 0788479619
9 ISAE Dr. Obedi Nyamangyoku [email protected] 0788817259
10 PROTOS/CSC Hakizimana J. Pierre [email protected] 0788644955
11 RAB Akao Grace [email protected] 0784205130
12 RAB Aphrodis Bagirubwira [email protected] 0788747948
13 RAB Gapusi R. Jean [email protected] 0788531388
14 RAB Gashaka Gervais [email protected] 0788419149
15 RAB Gashamura Freddy [email protected] 0788478801
16 RAB Hakizimana Muhindo Paulin [email protected] 0788854743
17 RAB Kazindu Janvier [email protected] 0788617614
18 RAB Mugrameza Thierry [email protected] 0788430785
19 RAB Mukankubana Domitille [email protected] 0788629316
20 RAB Mukansonera Henriette [email protected] 0788742604
21 RAB Mupenzi Mutimura [email protected] 0788884099
22 RAB Mutaganda Amini [email protected] 0788531374
23 RAB Mutajogire N. M. Jeanne [email protected] 0788490213
24 RAB Ndayishimiye Tharcisse [email protected] 0788587260
25 RAB Nkurunziza Ritah [email protected] 0788512719
26 RAB Ntabana David [email protected] 0788415253
27 RAB Nyirigira Antoine [email protected] 0788350470
28 RAB Asiimwe Theodore [email protected] 0782299095
29 RAB Tona Isibo [email protected] 0788402540
30 RAB Uwimana Jeanne d'Arc [email protected] 0788634771
31 FAO Rwanda Munyaneza Olivier [email protected] 0788770495
32 FAO HQ Linn Borgen Nilsen [email protected] +390657054306
33 FAO HQ Barbara Pick [email protected] +390657053091
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ANNEX 3
Members of the Steering Committee for the establishment of a NISM in
Rwanda
One of the two main outcomes of the workshop was the election of the members of Steering
Committee for the establishment of a NISM in Rwanda. The Steering Committee is composed
of seven key stakeholders from: NGOs (1), Farmers’ organizations (1), Rwanda Agriculture
Board (3), Research/academia (2); as indicated in the following table:
Name Institution
Musine Juvenal La Fédération des Agriculteurs et Eleveurs du Rwanda («IMBARAGA»)
Obed Nyamangyoku Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Rwanda (ISAE)
Minani Vedaste Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (IRST)
Jean-Pierre Hakizimana PROTOS (Belgian NGO)
Gapusi R. Jean (NFP) Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB)
Mutajogire M. Jeanne RAB
Bagirubwira Aphrodis RAB
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ANNEX 4
Work Plan for the establishment of a NISM and the preparation of a
Country Report
ACTIVITIES AND OUTPUTS DATE RESPONSIBLE
Preparatory phase: Preparations and consultations for planning the project and workshop
Dec-Jan
Meet with FAO to discuss and finalize the plans for the first stakeholder workshop
23-Jan NFP
1st National Workshop: - Presentation of project and agreement of a defined strategy for: 1) the establishment of a national information sharing mechanism ; 2) the elaboration of a country report; and 3) tentative steps towards the formulation and adoption of a national strategy for PGRFA - Identification of functions and responsibilities of stakeholders - Presentation of 'Common tables' and revision of information if needed - Adoption of workplan/timeline for implementation of the NISM and elaboration/submission of a country report (tentatively including finalization of a national strategy) - Establishment of Steering Committee of key stakeholders - Request confirmation of stakeholder’s commitment
24-25 January NFP
As far as possible update information in “common tables” (Organization table and Contact person table) with the NFP/project team
23-25 January (to be continued as necessary)
NFP and Steering committee
Write and distribute a report from the workshop to all stakeholders and FAO. The report should include conclusions, recommendations and the adopted workplan/timeline
03-Feb NFP
Distribute "common tables" to stakeholders for providing/revising relevant information (Organizations table, Contact persons table, Projects table, Cultivars table, References table, and Areas table)
03-Feb NFP
Follow up and assist stakeholders with data gathering and recording process
Mid-February NFP and NISM curator
Plan the second workshop and share the agenda with FAO
22-Feb NFP and Steering committee
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Completeion of all COMMON TABLES, with information from 1996 to 2012 and send them to the NISM curator for revision and recording under the database of the Mechanism
06-Mar Stakeholders
Record the received information on the common tables provided by all stakeholders in the database of the computer application
16-Mar NISM curator/documentation officer
Create and distribute CDs to all stakeholders 23-Mar NISM curator/documentation officer
2nd National workshop: - Recapitulize the Indicators and reporting format - Train stakeholders in the use of the computer application - Distribute updated computer application - Develop and adopt a detailed timetable for completing the questionnaire and submit the information to the NFP
3-4-April NFP and project team and stakeholders
Compilation and reporting of information by the stakeholders, directly into the data application
15-May Stakeholders
Answer NFP questions and record in the database By 30 May NFP and NISM curator
Carry out data merging, revision and analysis 13-Jun NISM curator, ICT and documentation officer
Plan for the third National workshop and share an agenda with FAO
20-Jun NFP
Prepare draft report on the state of the country’s PGRFA based on the FAO guidelines and the data and findings from the monitoring process.
11-Jul NFP and Steering Committee
Distribute draft Country Report to all stakeholders for their comments and share with FAO
11-Jul NFP
Provide comments on the draft Country Report to the NFP, for consolidation
22-Jul Stakeholders
Prepare a brief report on the establishment, process and purpose of the NISM, and its sustainability in the future
23-Jul NFP and project team
Prepare content for and develop web page of the NISM, including three-four static pages in English, describing its establishment, process and purpose, listing its participants/stakeholders and making the information accessible
24-Jul NFP and project team
3rd National Workshop: - Review, finalize and endorse the Country Report, and the report on the NISM - Distribute to the stakeholders the compiled database and agree on an action plan for information sharing among the stakeholders - Plan a stakeholder consultation towards the design of a National Strategy
25-26-Jul NFP and steering committee and stakeholders
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Stakeholder consultation to design of a National Strategy for Sustainable Management of PGRFA to agree on: - Gaps, needs and priorities in PGRFA management in Rwanda (based on the Country Report) - Measures required in the NS to address them, in particular: * Governance to be established * Relevant tools/instruments * Enabling capacities * Partnerships * Monitoring and Evaluation
4-5 Sep Stakeholders
Elaboration of the draft National Strategy and distribution to stakeholders for comments 29-Sep
NFP
Submission of comments by stakeholders 10-Oct Stakeholders
Finalization of the National Strategy (possibly with involvement of national/international consultants)
31-Oct NFP/Consultants
High-level meeting to present and formally adopt the National Strategy
30-Nov High level policy makers
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ANNEX 5
Priority Activities of the GPA of particular relevance for Rwanda
The following activities of the GPA were identified as top priority for Rwanda:
- Priority Activity 1: Surveying and inventorying PGRFA
- Priority Activity 2: Supporting on-farm management and Improvement of PGRFA
- Priority Activity 7: Supporting Planned and Targeted Collecting of PGRFA
- Priority Activity 8: Expanding Ex Situ Conservation Activities
- Priority Activity 9: Expanding Characterization, Evaluation and Core Collection
- Priority Activity 12: Promoting Underutilized Crops and Species
- Priority Activity 13: Supporting Seed Production and Distribution
- Priority Activity 15: Building Strong National Programmes
- Priority Activity 17: Constructing Comprehensive Information System of PGRFA
- Priority Activity 20: Promoting Public Awareness for PGRFA
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ANNEX 6
Stakeholders identified for the information sharing process
- AFRICARE (American NGO)
- BEHAR BIDASOA (Spanish NGO)
- Breeders and Researchers
- Rwanda Union of Agriculturalists and Animal Breeders (INGABO)
- La Fédération des Agriculteurs et Eleveurs du Rwanda (IMBARAGA)
- Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (IRST)
- Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture et d’Elevage (ISAE)
- Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Medicus Mundi (Spanish NGO)
- National Agriculture Export Board (NAEB)
- PROTOS (Belgian NGO)
- Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB)
- Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS)
- Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
- National University of Rwanda (NUR)