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FAO/EU global program Food and nutrition security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability, Transformation

(FIRST)

Backgrounder

Masterclass and Awareness raising workshop

'Data- Information-Knowledge for Food & Nutrition Security (FNS)

in Suriname

for policymakers, program managers, academia and private sector

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Paramaribo Results of the scoping study on the use of modern tools for data, information and knowledge via GIS and IKM system to support planning and M&E of policies and programs in Suriname and achieve the goals of the Food & Nutrition Security agenda in Suriname as part of the FAO/EU support FIRST-Suriname

The project is implemented by The project is funded by the European Union This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union

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List of acronyms.................................................................................................................................................................................................3Preface...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4Agenda: Masterclass ‘Data, Information and Knowledge for FNS in Suriname’.......................................................................51. Summary,conclusionsandrecommendationsScopingstudy‘Moderntools/GISforFNSpoliciesandprogramsinSuriname’,.................................................................................................................................................................62. GISandIKMapplicationspresentedattheMasterclass.......................................................................................82.1 CELOS:GISanddroneslanduseandagricultureproduction.......................................................................82.2 MAAHFFisheryDepartment-VesselMonitoringSystem...............................................................................92.3 NIMOS-environmentalmonitoring........................................................................................................................112.4 MinROGB-SBBGonini-forestmonitoring..........................................................................................................132.5 FIRSTFAOconsultancy:modellingeffectofseawaterlevelriseandsurveyadministration.......162.6 FNSIKM-WorkingGroup:Share4Dev-sharedrepository..........................................................................192.7 FNSIKM-WorkingGroup:OpenSocialfordialogue,communicationandprogresstracking......21Annex1:OverviewFIRSTSuriname.......................................................................................................................................23

Annex 2: List of IKM OFPs

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List of acronyms

Acronym Full name English (Dutch)

GBS General Bureau of Statistics (Algemeen Bureau voor de Statistiek) CDB Central Development Bank ECLAC Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean EU European Union FAO Food and Agricultural Organization FIRST Food and nutrition security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability, Transformation FNS Food and Nutrition Security GAP Good Agricultural Practices GIS Geographical Information Systems IKM Information & Knowledge Management MDG Millennium Development Goal MICS Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys MAAHF Ministry Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Fisheries MRD Ministry of Regional Development MoH Ministry of (Public) Health MoE Ministry of Education, Culture & Science MinHIT Ministry of Trade, Industry & Tourism Min SoZaVo Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing SAMAP Suriname Agriculture Market Access Project UN United Nations UNDP United Nations Development Program UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund WHO World Health Organization

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Preface In 2015 FAO supported the Government of Suriname in preparing the National Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) policy document. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (MAAHF) as coordinating agency requested FAO to support implementation of the national Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) Agenda as part of the global program ‘Food and nutrition security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability, Transformation (FIRST)’ financed by the EU which commenced in Oct. 2017 The workshop 'Data- Information-Knowledge for Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) in Suriname’ is part of the implementation if the workplan of the FAO/EU support to Suriname for Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) via the program FIRST. It contains the result of the scoping study on the use of modern tools such as models and GIS to support planning and M&E of policies and programs for FNS. It was found in 2015 that capacity development in this area was needed and hence the scoping study was included in the workplan of FIRST 2018/2019. The study was conducted in the period dec.2018-april 2019 and included focus group session and detailed interviews with key stakeholders of the FNS-agenda. A major finding in the study was the unfamiliarity amongst policymakers and program managers about the use of modern tools in the business process. Whereas it is often considered to be relevant only for technologist it is the basis for modern management. This is a serious point since it greatly affects the efficiency and effectiveness of plans and activities. The workshop aims to raise awareness about these essential tools for modern planning and management. During the scoping exercise several key centres were identified with capacity and working on various applications that are of interest for other stakeholders. In parallel the FIRST Suriname workplan 2018/2019 included development of capacity in the area of Information & Knowledge Management (IKM). A multi-stakeholder Working Group has been set of officially nominated Focal Points of which over 40 have been certified as ‘Basic Organizational Focal Point (OFP). Two online platforms are used to foster dialogue, share news and track progress of project as well as systematically manage are positive with FNS relevant information. Over Clearly the report could not have been written without the many constructive and supportive inputs of the various stakeholders mentioned in annex 11 and those who participated in the validation Workshop on 12 April 2019. Special thanks are attributed to the Ministry of Agricultural, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries (MAAHF) for hosting the FIRST FNS-Suriname effort, whilst acting as the anchor for the Suriname government and stakeholders involved.

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Agenda: Masterclass ‘Data, Information and Knowledge for FNS in Suriname’

Time Item Resp. 08.15 Arrival and registration 08.45 Words of welcome Sherida Mormon (MC) 08.50 Opening Min. LVV 09.00 Overview FIRST FNS- Suriname; introduction on the use of data,

information and knowledge in key business processes Francis Neuman, FAO/EU FIRST

09.15 Key note speech: ‘Data, information and Knowledge: the foundation for development of all areas of FNS’

Mr Leeroy Jack MBA, Perm. Sec. Min. Regional Development

09.30 The importance of data for policy and planning in Suriname Ms Eartha Groenfelt, Perm. Sec., General Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

09.45 Introduction modern tools (GIS, drones, scenario’s) and results of the scoping study FAO/EU FIRST on modern tools/ GIS in Suriname

Henk Ramnandanlal, FAO Consultant GIS

10.15 Q&A 10.30 Coffee break 10.45 Progress FNS online Information and Communication platforms for

development in Suriname Mr Ratan Kalka, Chairman FNS- IKM Working Group

11.00 Q&A 11.15 Awarding Certificate basic IKM Focal point LVV/ FAO-FIRST 11.30 Information needs of organizations and options Break-out groups 12.15 Snack break 12.30 Feedback from break-out groups MC 12.45 Introduction World café MC 13.00 GIS

1. CELOS: landuse and agriculture 2. MAAHF/LVV-Fishery: Vessel Monitoring System 3. FAO consultancy: seawater-level rise; survey automatizing 4. NIMOS: environmental protection 5. SBB: Gonini M&E of forest cover

IKM 6. Open Social: stakeholder communication & dialogue 7. Share4Dev: shared repository knowledge system

Worldcafe sessions (20 min. per appliciation)

15.00 Synthesis & feedback MC/ FAO-FIRST 15.15 Closure and lunch LVV

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1. FIRST FNS Suriname Scoping study ‘Modern tools/ GIS for FNS policies and programs in Suriname’ Summary, conclusions and recommendations, Henk Ramnandanlal, FAO- Consultant

SUMMARY The objective of the study “Use of tools for strategic planning and M&E for Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) in Suriname” is to assess the current situation in Suriname of using modern tools in terms of existing GIS systems and capacity in terms of existing expertise, hardware and processes as a base to recommend the way forward. The focus was on governmental organizations, UN agencies, civil society as well as producer organizations in the period December 2018 to April 2019. A second objective is to demonstrate the potential of usage of GIS using existing data. This was to illustrate the various functions and options for analysis and to raise the awareness in the use of modern tools such as GIS. Selected applications are the effect of seawater-level rise on the area of agricultural land and hence national food production. Agriculture in Suriname is concentrated along the flat coastal areas and hence very prone to flooding. Effects of climate change include irregular rainfall patterns, rising sea water levels and potential flooding and salinization of agricultural land. This is a factor of concern for FNS pillar 4 relating to ‘Sustainability’ of the access to adequate and healthy food. In addition, a demo is prepared for linking administrative processes to a GIS in order to collect data continuously. These can be done during regular field visits of the extension service, health staff, farmer trainers, household or other surveys. With slight planning and preparation, the registered data can be systematized, georeferenced and inked to GIS to visualize and analyze trends. It is argued that this will substantially enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the many administrative processes and moreover largely increase the availability of data, information and knowledge needed for solid evidence-based planning and M&E. METHODOLOGY A series of workshops and meetings with individual stakeholders and focus groups were used to prepare an overview on the present situation with respect to the use and capacity on modern tools especially GIS in Suriname relevant for FNS. In addition to the focus group meetings staff of ministries and government agencies and other stakeholders were interviewed. In the focus groups meetings farmer’s organizations, district governments, civil society and academia were represented. CONCLUSIONS In the use of modern tools there is a difference between the central government (i.e. the ministries) and governmental institutes that operate independently from the ministries. Within the institutes (i.e. SBB, NIMOS and CELOS) modern tools such as GIS and drones are widely used. Human capacity is there, although not in the extent as needed. Computers, computer networks (e.g. servers, storage etc.) and the needed software are available. Within the central government the use of GIS and digital geographical data is currently extremely limited. Old analog maps exist but are not digitally available. Even the usage of the old analog maps is extremely limited. GIS expertise is limited to a number of isolated trained people with tools but underused. A few well-equipped centers are in place that are not being used. A few high-tech applications are installed (e.g. Vessel Monitoring System, Cattle registration) and being used within the Fisheries and Animal Husbandry departments of LVV. With the planning and M&E processes the use of modern tools is largely unknown by the management of organizations. Hence the use of these tools isn’t promoted or reinforced by the planner, M&E specialist and project managers. At best GPS are now being used to determine ‘point’ locations. GIS activities are project-linked and scattered without a policy for developing a national framework for the use of GIS. Trained personnel are very mobile due to the fact that they are not involved in the implementation of policies and they are disappointed because of a lack of continuation of policies. The needed expertise is currently not or little outsourced to national private companies. In multi-laterally financed projects international experts are involved.

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RECOMMENDATIONS This study shows that the use of modern tools such as GIS is in a development stage. As in all organizations dealing with sophisticated technology, new tools can only be used effectively if they are properly integrated into the entire structures of the GOS in not only the long-term strategy, but also in daily operations. This requires primarily at national level a mechanism to foster dialogue and harmonizing approach and standards as well as to learn from each other. The FNS- Suriname Working Groups like for IKM engaging all stakeholders into a commonly agreed set of objectives seems well suited. Therefore, the most important recommendation is to set up a national institutional exchange mechanism to ensure long term FNS policies. With respect to the implementation of GIS and the use of other modern tools, the national mechanism exchange can also effectuate the exchange of knowledge, harmonize approaches and develop and standardize administrative processes. GIS policy for FNS will be a long-term process that has to be started with the highest priority but needs a continuity of policies over a long term to be implemented effectively. For effective application of modern tools especially GIS in Suriname the following is needed: 1. People

- Raise awareness for decision makers in government, private sector, academia and development partners to involve the use of modern tools when implementing FNS policies.

- Enhance technical capacity by selection and re-training. - Engage specialized expertise e.g. private companies and academia. - Involve academia to develop curriculum on the use of modern tools.

2. Process

- Set up a national institutional exchange mechanism to exchange knowledge, harmonize approaches and develop and standardize administrative processes.

- Include GIS in new surveys such as agric. census 2020 (IDB loan), Mics etc. - Include the use of GIS data for planning in all ministries working on FNS.

3. Tools

- Promote the use of a common base map for all institutions. - Standardize the collection, storage and exchange of data and databases. - Make GIS layers technical compatible so that data can be exchanged and new added. - Start program to digitize existing maps.

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2. GIS and IKM applications presented at the Masterclass

This chapter will provide an overview of the various applications of modern tools and background from the organisations involved. The first 5 application of modern fools related to GIS for data management whereas the last 2 applications are focused on use of inline platforms for information exchange and communication.

2.1 Center for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS): modern tools for use in the agricultural sector

TheCenterforAgriculturalResearchinSuriname,CELOS,isaresearchinstitute,whichisplacedundertheumbrellaoftheAntondeKomUniversityofSuriname.Itisamulti-disciplinaryresearchinstitutewhich conducts research provides services in various research fields focusing on sustainable use of ecosystems andresourcesrelatedtoagricultureandforestry.Sinceitsinception,CELOShasachievedalotinthefieldofforestryandagriculture.Inthefieldofagroforestry,biodiversity,communityforestryandNon-timberForestProducts(NTFPs),variousactivitieshavebeendeveloped,amongothersintheinteriorandwithindigenousandmarooncommunities.AttheendoftheninetiestherewasarenewedorientationtotheCELOSManagementSystem(CMS),awoodcultivationandharvestingsystem,setupinthe1970sandnowinternationallyrenowned and implemented. In forest classification and re-measurement research, expertise is used in the field ofGeographical InformationSystems (GIS) andRemoteSensing (RS) techniques.Research is conductedon integratedagriculture,focusingonthepossibilitiesformechanizedcultivation,agriculturalprocessingandthecontrolofdiseasesandpests.Laboratoryservicesareprovidedforsoilandplantanalyses,cropprotection,microbiologicalanalyses,tissuecultureandwoodtechnology. Inadditionto the traditionalproductionof “tailor-made”geographicalmapswith theaidofGISandRemoteSensing.Department:NaturalResourcesandEnvironmentalAssessment(NARENA)Representatives:

• Mrs.SharonaJurgensMSc.(Departmenthead) • Mr.DannyRamlal(TechnicalAssistant)

ThedepartmentwasinitiatedbasedofaprojectinwhichoneoftheobjectiveswastocollectdataanddivideSurinameintoeco-regions.ThedepartmentspecializesintheuseofGeographicInformationSystems(GIS)andtheapplicationofRemoteSensing (RS) for studying the natural resources of Suriname. The department’s general aim is to promote spatialcoordinationbetweenhumanactivities,needsandwell-beingatcommunitylevel.Somespecificgoalsare:1)developingandapplyingGIS/RStechniquesforsustainableforestryandagriculturallanduse,2)carryingoutspatialanalysesofrenewablenaturalresources,and3)providingservicestotheSurinamesecommunitythroughtheproductionofmapmaterial(eitherbasicmapsoronrequest)andprovidingGIS,RSandGPStraining.Aim of the presentation at the Worldview Cafe: to provide an overview of the services which CELOS|NARENA has to offer to the agricultural sector and to demonstrate the use of GIS and RS as tool within this field of operation. Themes that will be discussed:

v GIS as planning tool v GIS as tool to facilitate efficiency and productivity v GIS as tool to map activities v RS as tool to monitor activities (e.g. health of crops) v GIS as tool to analyze activities

For further details see PDF presentation and feel free to visit our website www.celos.sr.org Contact details: Sharona Jurgens MSc. Hoofd Afdeling Natural Resources and Environmental Assessment (NARENA)

Centrum voor landbouwkundig Onderzoek in Suriname Prof. Dr. Ir. Jan Ruinardlaan/ AdeKUS Universiteitscomplex Telefoon: (597) 490 789/ 490889/ 490128 #252 : (597) 439982

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2.2 MAAHF Fishery Department- Vessel Monitoring System

Visserijbeleid

• De hoofddoelstelling van het visserijbeleid van Suriname is het in stand houden van de biologische rijkdommen van onze wateren en een duurzame en evenwichtige exploitatie van deze rijkdommen, waarbij de impact van de visserij op de mariene ecosystemen zo beperkt mogelijk moet zijn. • Verschillende management tools voor duurzame visserij zijn o.a.:- Wetgeving- Vessel Monitoring System

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Ministerie van Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

Onderdirectoraat Visserij

HET VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM (VMS)

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Vessel Monitoring system (VMS)

• Het Ministerie van Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij heeft in het jaar 2007 diepzee vissersvaartuigen verplicht tot de installatie van een door het ministerie goedgekeurd satellietvolgsysteem

• In 2014 is dit ook verplicht gesteld voor de Surinaamse Kustvaartuigen (SK-vaartuigen)

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Zonering: visserijzones

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Het VMS systeem

• Een VMS is een satellietvolgsysteem, waarmee de positie, snelheid, koers en eventuele vangstgegevens van geregistreerde boten gevolgd kunnen worden.

• Momenteel wordt gebruikt gemaakt van 2 providers:- Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS-France) 2007

Software systeem: Metafisheries- Beyond IT Solutions (2014)

Webbased systeem

• Voor de data collectie wordt gebruik gemaakt van satelliet o.a.:- Argos, Iridium, Inmarsat

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Werking van het VMS

• Op geregistreerde boten wordt een zender geplaatst welke signalen zendt via satelliet naar een monitoring centrum. • Door de signalen worden de geografische posities aangegeven van de

visactiviteiten van het vaartuig.• Deze informative/data wordt via een computer beoordeeld. Indien blijkt dat een

vaartuig zich niet heeft gehouden aan de vergunningsvoorwaarden wordt door LVV maatregelen getroffen. • Alle verkregen informatie/data wordt in een bestaande computer opgeslagen.

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Contact details: MAAHF (LVV) Department of Fisheries

- Mw Amritpersad, iuulvv2010@gmail.com - Mr Asraf Radjes radjes_asraf@yahoo.com

Email: visserijonderzoek@gmail.co

Vessel Monitoring System

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Screenshot van het volgsysteem

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GIS-Systeem Fuiknetvisserij

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Wettelijk kader• De Zeevisserijwet 1980

Aan de vergunning worden algemene en bijzondere voorwaarden gesteld• De vergunningsvoorwaardenbeschikking (jaarlijks)

Het VMS is als bijzondere vergunningsvoorwaarde verplicht gesteld.Toegestane vangstgebied (te bevissen gebied) per categorieDe coördinaten van de dieptelijnen waarmee de visserijzones zijnvastgesteldVerboden zone nabij Galibi tijdens het leg seizoen van de zeeschildpadden• Het Vesselmonitoringsbeschikking

Nadere regels m.b.t. het systeem o.a.: wijze van rapporteren naar de leidingtoe, de te treffen maatregelen door de boot eigenaren, overtredingen etc.

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2.3 NIMOS- Environmental monitoring

Organisatie: Nationaal Instituut voor Milieu en Ontwikkeling in Suriname Mandate: Monitoring and Enforcement of Environment related laws and regulations Although only a "small" part of Surinamese territory is used for urbanization, the agricultural and mining sectors, ensuring sustainable use of our resources is of paramount importance. To keep these activities in balance, principles of environmental management, pollution control, conservation of biodiversity and the Precautionary principle are our guidelines. In order to properly implement the above, account must be taken of the scale and distribution of some parameters. For this, GIS plays an important role in which use is made of a combination of Remote sensing and in-situ measurements / monitoring. In addition, we assist various government bodies with their work. In some cases it therefore appears that the data from the field itself offers advantages for other areas of work such as our EME database for determining the spread of micro and macro companies. These data sets provide a picture of land use at neighborhood level that can contribute to sound spatial planning and planning. By determining the air quality (noise, VOCs and particulate matter), it can also contribute to a strategic approach. Organizational setup: Open source datasets (NASA LANDSAT, Sentinel, ESA), custom datasets from NIMOS. Management falls under the Environmental Planning & Information management (EPI) department. Technological side: QGIS, ArcGIS and IDRISI Constraints: Important historical data must be digitized and little passion in Suriname for the science of GIS algorithm etc. There are old maps and numerical datasets about the bio-physical of Suriname that need to be digitized and that are also distributed to various organizations such as soil maps, hydrology, flora and fauna. Expected developments: Near sensing technology will be affordable The use of different sensors that are linked to drone technologies will bring important progress in establishing the State of the Environment in Suriname. A selection of characteristic screenshots 2-3 as an illustration:

Screenshot of editing GIS info to cartography. Here is the assessment of the different Environmental Management zones in Suriname.

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NIMOS new initiative is cataloguing existing datasets: Contact details: Donovan Bogor Office of Environmental Planning & Information management National Institute for Environment and Development in Suriname Paramaribo, Suriname Tel.#: +597-532635

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Workshop Backgrounder

1. Organization

Foundation for Forest Management and Production Control (SBB)

2. Application of GIS and its results

Activities where GIS is applied Results

Satellite images are being used for monitoring the forest cover and forest types at the national level or at forest specific areas e.g. mangrove forest.

Annual Deforestation maps, bi-annual Post-deforestation Land Use Land Cover (LULC) maps, historic change analyses of mangrove and Mangrove types map.

Monitor forestry activities within forestry licences using GPS field data and GIS data.

Near real time approach of forestry activities, update of forestry licences, update of mapped harvest areas and production overview maps.

Update national cartographic layers such as roads, settlements and hydrography.

Updated roads, settlements and hydrography layers.

Use high resolution satellite images to detect unplanned logging activities, forest fires.

Report of actions taken in areas where unplanned logging activities occur and validation of map classes regarding forest fires.

Carry on associated analyses on existing layers.

Risk maps, heat maps and future scenario maps.

3. Data source and management

● Satellite images are provided for free by NASA and ESA through online portals. Data that are being produced based on satellite images are managed by SBB.

● Hardcopy maps ● Field data provided by e.g.:

○ Forest guards of SBB using GPS ○ executing a National Forestry Inventory (NFI)

4. Software used

● PostgreSQL ● Terra Amazon

● QGIS

● R-Studio

● ArcGIS

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2.4 Min ROGB- SBB Gonini- forest monitoring

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Contact details: ROGB/SBB Cindyrella Kasanpawiro FCMU Team leader +597-483-131 | Ext. 244 KasanpawiroC@sbb.sr www.sbbsur.com | sbbsur@sr.net | SecretariaatSBB@sbb.sr

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2.4 FIRST FAO consultancy: ‘Modelling effect of seawater level rise and survey administration’

INTRODUCTION

Two models were developed as part of the assignment in order to raise awareness on how to use modern tools such as GIS to implement FNS policies.

1. A model to underpin planning to simulate sea level rise 2. A model for administrative process to assess present status and provide a base for M&E

1. A MODEL TO SIMULATE SEA LEVEL RISE

With ArcScene a simulation was developed on the basis of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Suriname. The DEM was shared by NIMOS. A 3D model was created with ArcScene that is part of the ESRI ArcGis software package. With steps of 10cm rise the areas that would be inundated is visualized. Using ArcGIS the following graph shows the total area that will be inundated with a sea-level rise up to 5 meters NSP.

Figure 1. Inundated Area (in ha) when sea level rising up to 5 m NSP.

Figure 2. Inundated area simulated and visualized with ArcScene.

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The model shows how easily geographical data can be used for planning processes. The simulation model shows which (agricultural) area are prone to inundation when sea water level rise. Additional research is needed to conclude the simulation, such as

- a more detailed DEM: the raster size of the current DEM is 30 x 30 meters. The heights were derived from a Landsat satellite image and a quick and a dirty “ground thruthing” by experts that know the area by heart. The height levels in forested areas were corrected by an average tree height.

- Maximum sea levels: the current levels of maximum sea levels could be used. There was limited time to procure these data although they were available at the ministry of Civil Works.

- Maximum river water levels: With the rise of sea water, the water levels in the rivers will also rise due to backflow. - Human interventions: the simulation did not take into account the influence of human interventions such a dams and dikes.

Figure 3. Screens to report on field visits by field workers of LVV.

2. A MODEL TO MONITOR FOOD PRODUCTION

During the study it became clear that up-to-date data on food and nutrition security was generally lacking mostly because the ministries did not use automated systems for collecting and managing data. Currently the statistical department van LVV is using a standard form As an example, reporting on field activities was used. Results of field activities such as farm visits are not regularly reported to a central system and as a result observed data are lost or unused. A ‘prototype’ model was developed to systematically manage data of field visits to farms. The model was programmed on the basis of a form that is used by SAIS to capture data of the farms during field visits, such as crops and area of cultivated land. The model visualizes how data is related to each other. Graphical User interfaces (GUIs) were developed in Microsoft Visual Studio (version 2013) as a front end and a database within Microsoft SQL server. The database was linked to a map layer of farms in ArcMap. Within ArcMap a button was created and linked to the GUIs and integrated with the maps. The user can enter data on crops and ownership of farms. Per farm the farm visits can be registered. When calculating the current area under a certain crop, the system uses the data entered during the most recent farm visit.

Figure 4. The Graphical User Interfaces to filter farms and visualize it geographically within ArcMap.

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Within ArcMap two buttons are programmed. With one button the user can query the system on the currently selected farm on the screen. All the data with the historical visits to the farms can then be seen on the screens. With the second button a main screen with all the farms, locations and crops are presented to the user. By filtering on the basis of search criteria in the GUIs the selected farms could then be visualized geographically on the map. Filtering can be applied such as type of farms, crops cultivated, etc. The system produces a report on total area of farmed land based on the different filters. When such systems will be used in the future, statistical data will be available for policy makers ‘on the fly’.

Figure 5. The system produces a report on the total area of a certain crop.

Contact details: Henk Ramnandanlal Email: henk.ramnandanlal@gmail.com

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2.5 FNS IKM-Working Group: Share4Dev- shared repository

IKM (informatie kennis Management) Information exchange, dialogue and systematic use of existing knowledge are essential for coordination, fostering synergies and building up a solid knowledge base on FNS in Suriname. It support the various steps of the Policy and Programme cycle form planning to implementation and M&E. The FNS Working Group on Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) consist of focal points of stakeholder organizations from the government, private sector including farmers organizations, academia and civil society. Based on user-needs 2 online platform have been selected to support the work

1. Opensocial- Suriname This Social media platform for interaction (dialog, agenda’s, news) between stakeholders in ‘spaces’ of key themes, organisations or projects with e.g. Events, news or Progress Blog on the course of projects.

2. Share4dev - Suriname The repository for systematcally storing and retrieving information on projects, policy documents, studies, organisations, contact persons and best practices for coordination, alignment and innovation.

This section focuses on the Share4Dev platform. The information on the platform can be accessed on the internet as it relates to public information. Focal Points of organisations can log in and update the organisational information as well as projects, documents, contact person or experts. The information comes ‘complete’ e.g. a project will have a summary, list the implementing agencies and donors, the resources/ documents as well as contact persons. Users can search the information on the platform in various ways:

• by type of information e.g. organisation, projects, resources/ documents/ videos, person or good practices • by theme e.g. crop, step in the value chain or economic sector • by district

Share4Dev serves as an e-library, yellow pages, project directory and good practices database: Examples are below: Share4Dev Suriname startpage

LVV and its departments

List of International organisations

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Structure, results and Knowledge products Share4dev platform

- More than 300 stakeholders involved in FNS - 188 trained IKM Organization Focal points of which over 40 certified Basic IKM Managers - 163 documents accessible including 90 key policy reports for FNS, manuals and academic papers - 78 activities including the MAAHF complete Project Directory and over 30 projects of other stakeholders - Ongoing training with regular certification tests (Basic and advanced courses) Organisational Focal Points from e.g.: 1. Ministries: LVV, Min SoZaVo, Min RO, Min Public Health/BOG, Min. Education, ABS, Min Home Affairs/Gender 3. Civil Society: ACT, ECTAD, Women Business 4. Academia: CELOS, PTC, IGRS, University 5. Private Sector: KKF, Carifruits, VSB, SAIL, State farm Alliance Knowledge products and seaehches Organizations incl. subunits

Projects search e.g. by theme, district, organization

By crop e.g. ric

By district

Experts/ contact person / Focal points

Documents/ manuals Contact details: IKM Working Group Chairman Mr. R. Kalka, SBF Secr: Rudger Rensch, Min SozaVo Email: fnssecretariaat@gmail.com FNS SecretariatFIRST Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) - Surinamec/o Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry of Fisheries (MAAHF/ LVV)Tel: + 597 479112 # 1304Email: fnssecretariaat@gmail.com

Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and

Transformation (FIRST)

Policy support mechanism of the FAO and European Union

LVV PROJECT DIRECTORY

Overview of closed, proposed and ongoing projects

of the

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry of Fisheries (MAAHF/ LVV)

Suriname

Updated version 08 April 2019

FIRST FNS- Suriname This project is implemented by

This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries- Suriname and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union

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2.6 FNS IKM-Working Group: Open Social for dialogue, communication and progress tracking

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This application is part of the set of the online platforms of FNS-Suriname and serves to support stakeholder interaction, communication, dialogue and progress tracking Set-up: ‘Spaces’ can be set up for dedicated groups are used to inform members about news, progress, events, progress of activities etc. made the FNS-Suriname platform. Space managers mostly trained Focal Points of organisations manage groups by inviting members and ensure quality control. Spaces or groups or 'communities of practice' are made for interest groups such as an organization Min. Education, of functional group e.g. IKM Focal Points and Project stakeholders. For each of MAAHF projects, a space is in place. Individual members can post information relevant for others e.g. about an upcoming event, report of other news. The content can be made visible only for group members, for all users of the platform or even for all internet users so acting like a website. See e.g. the announcement for the Masterclass https://fns-suriname.getopensocial.com/node/466

Stats showing increased usage of the platform

Public page and login https://fns-suriname.getopensocial.com/

Overview page, customisable with key links

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Other examples of use of Open Social: Information about Events e.g.

• FIRST Country Diagnostic workshop, 12 April 2019 https://fns-suriname.getopensocial.com/node/466 • Min BizA gender RBM workshop Oct 2918 with all presentations https://fns-suriname.getopensocial.com/node/388

Own ‘home page’

Progress blog of a project

Event with agenda, documents with enrolment

Contact details: IKM Working Group Chairman Mr. R. Kalka, SBF Secr: Mr. Rudger Rensch, Min SozaVo Email: fnssecretariaat@gmail.com FNS SecretariatFIRST Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) - Surinamec/o Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry of Fisheries (MAAHF/ LVV)Tel: + 597 479112 # 1304Email: fnssecretariaat@gmail.com

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Annex 1: Overview FIRST Suriname

The project is implemented by The project is funded by the European Union

Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and Transformation (FIRST)

Towards implementing the national Food- and Nutrition Security (FNS) agenda in Suriname

Background Suriname depends to a large extent on imports for its food supply, some 9% of the children under 5 are undernourished, 25% of women have iron deficiency whilst over 26% of the population is overweight. This poses short and long-term challenges for the National Food & Nutrition Security (FNS). In 2015, the Government of Suriname, with the support of FAO, prepared the F&NS policy for sustainable improvement of the production, access and consumption of adequate and healthy food. For implementation of the FNS agenda, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV) requested support from the ‘Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and Transformation (FIRST)’ program, a global effort of FAO and EU in 32 countries. FIRST is supported by the European Union and implemented through FAO. It provides policy assistance and supports capacity development at country level. Support for FIRST Suriname was granted for the period 2018-June 2019. FNS Agenda- Suriname The FNS policy framework distinguishes 4 components a) ‘availability’ focusing on sustainable agriculture production, b) ‘accessibility’ addressing infrastructure, employment, safety nets, c) ‘utilization’ including lifestyle, nutrition education and food safety and d) ‘sustainability’ relating to potential social, economic shocks or climate change. The FNS agenda deals with cross-sectoral themes such as sustainable agricultural, employment, health, education and social programs. A systematic approach is promoted with attention for all steps of the production- consumption chain whilst engaging key stakeholders, including producers, private sector, key Ministries and other government agencies, civil society, academia and development partners. For each step, policies, programs and solutions are to be identified. This requires an effective facilitating mechanism, coordination of stakeholders across-sectors and aligning research and investments.

FNS capacity development FIRST aims to increase FNS and Sustainable Agricultural (FNSSA) through a set of strategic capacity development interventions with key partners in order to create a conducive enabling environment for FNSSA- see diagram. The FIRST support focuses on strengthening capacity for the development of the FNS institutional mechanism and implementation of the FNS agenda with attention for strategic planning and prioritization, systematic stakeholder group facilitation, supportive Information & Knowledge Management (IKM) for coordination, M&E and Learning. LVV acts as the host for the Government of Surinam and other stakeholders for ‘FIRST’.

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Crucial elements of FIRST FNS- Suriname concept - An institutional mechanism with a high-level

steering committee, a technical coordination group and multi-stakeholder Working Groups for key areas of the 4 pillars. This is supported by a neutral small unit.

- A systematic development FNS policy framework using a Logframe/ TOC approach and supported by modern tools, identifying bottlenecks along the production-consumption chain which guides investments, research and policies.

- Capacity development of FNS stakeholders for

managing processes and tools to support effective implementation of the FNS agenda, especially planning, coordination, M&E and knowledge sharing.

FNS -Suriname Information & Knowledge Management To support coordination, stakeholder interaction and synergies, the FNS-Suriname IKM group is in place using 2 on-line platforms: - Social media platform ‘Open Social’ for interaction between stakeholders on events or key themes of the FNS pillars,

project progress. Registration is via the FNS Secretariat https://fns-suriname.getopensocial.com - Repository platform ‘Share4Dev’ with structured information on projects, documents, organisations, persons, best practices

www.share4dev.info/fns-suriname/ - Information of projects (89), documents (185), contacts (189), organisations (88) and events managed by Focal Points of

Ministries as MOH/BOG, OCW, RO, Social Affairs, Biza/Gender, HIT and LVV, the private sector, academia and civil society.

Contact: FIRST FNS Suriname is hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV), Letitiavriesdelaan 9-10, Paramaribo.

FIRST- FNS Secretariat Att. Ms. Eline Troenosemito, Ms. Abygail Sadi Email: fnssecretariaat@gmail.com; Tel.: +597 479112 ext. 1304 FNS-Suriname platforms:· Social Media (Open Social): https://fns-suriname.getopensocial.com· Repository (Share4Dev): www.share4dev.info/fns-suriname/index.asp

where Socio- economic Sector (OECD) = 311 Agriculture

AND Publication type = Policy Paper

Records 1 to 20 of 24 Resources

Type Title Download

1 Policy

Paper Agricultural Sector Support in Suriname

2,690kb

2 Policy

Paper Beleidsnota LVV 2010 – 2015, de beleidsstrategie voor de agrarische sector 4,400kb

3 Policy

Paper Global Action Programme on Food Security and Nutrition in Small Island Developing States

977kb

4 Policy

Paper IDB Group Country Strategy with Suriname (2016-2020)

715kb

5 Policy

Paper NATIONAAL ONTWIKKELINGS PLAN 2017-2021

7,524kb

6 Policy

Paper National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2015-2020 Suriname 784kb

7 Policy

Paper National Agricultural Policy and Action Plan for Suriname

1,443kb

8 Policy

Paper National Master Plan for Agricultural Development in Suriname: Citrus: Lime and Oranges

10,619kb

9 Policy

Paper National Master Plan for Agricultural Development in Suriname: Open Field and Covered Crops Business Plan

7,818kb

Month/ year ActivityExpected: FIRST/ SAMAP in the news

April-June 2019 • Discussion FIRST support Suriname • IKM support on documenting and sharing best practices• FNS Suriname Workshop Logframe/ ToC for priorities and Action Plan• Workshop Strategic Planning/ use of GIS • 12 April, Validation workshop Country Diagnostics on constraints and

recommendations for policy, research and investment to FAO/ EU• 28 March, IKM Training & Management session

Realized: March 2018 • 15 March, IKM Training & Management Working session

• 2-weekly IKM hands-on and management trainings. see Progress Blog IKM beheer• 8 March Tripartite meeting FAO, EU, LVV

Feb. 2018 • 21Feb.Stakeholder IKM training and management session • 15 Feb. Stakeholder dialogue Country Diagnostics: DCs/ Academia/ Civil society• 6, 13 Feb. Management training LVV Policy group• 11 Feb. Stakeholder dialogue Country Diagnostics: Producers /Private sector

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Certified IKM Organization Focal Points (OFP's) Aug-2018

Voornaam Achternaam Organisatie

1 Shangita Nalini Balkaran Kamer van Koophandel en Fabrieken

2 Mirella Thijm POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

3 Margo Tjon A Joe POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

4 Reinier Taus Eastern Caribbean Trading Agriculture and Development Organisation Suriname

5 Naomy Boldewijn Institute for Graduate Studies & Research

6 Arianne De Bye Vereniging Surinaams Bedrijfsleven

7 Raoul Pater Ministerie van Ruimtelijke ordening, Grond- en Bosbeheer

8 Ratna Bahadoersingh Ministerie van Ruimtelijke ordening, Grond- en Bosbeheer

9 Riekhnath Sanchit Kabinet van de Vice President

10 Prithvi Jairam Ministerie van Regionale Ontwikkeling

11 Vincent Kenswiel Ministerie van Regionale Ontwikkeling

12 Martha Apai Ministerie van Regionale Ontwikkeling

13 Mercha Soewarto Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Volkshuisvesting

14 Ormee Molly Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Volkshuisvesting

15 Rudger Rensch Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Volkshuisvesting

16 Anjali Kisoensingh Algemeen Bureau voor de Statistiek in Suriname

17 Giovanna Amatsoeran Algemeen Bureau voor de Statistiek in Suriname

18 Carlo Koorndijk Amazon Conservation Team Suriname

19 Santoesha Lachman Ministerie van Handel Industrie & Toerisme

20 Angela Dias Ministerie van Handel Industrie & Toerisme

21 Melinda Reijme Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken

22 Diana Gaddum-Riedewald Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur

23 Danitsja Mokkum Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur

24 Esha Jahoo Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur

25 Aartie Sukdeo Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

26 Sheila Aldjah Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

27 Esther Doelahasori Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

28 Satishkoemar Balak Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

29 Soekarina Ardjosentono Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

30 Gaushimi Poeran Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

31 Tania Hoost- de Getrouwe Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

32 Eline Troenosemito Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

33 Ellen Mijland Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

May-2019

1 Rayan Madhar Amazon Conservation Team

2 Marie Callebout Centrum voor Landbouwkundig Onderzoek in Suriname (CELOS)

3 Ingrid Tuart Centrum voor Landbouwkundig Onderzoek in Suriname (CELOS)

4 Inez Hendrie Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur

5 Nawin Bhageloe Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

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6 Menish Soerdjbalisingh Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

7 Sui-San Lo-Kim-Lin Staatsbedrijf Alliance

8 Mohamedfaizel Kurban Staatsbedrijf Alliance

9 Arnold Troenodrono Carifruits NV

Trained IKM Organisation Focal Points (OFP's) pending certification:

1 Shaya Kandhai Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

2 Marc Forst Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

3 Sharron Karsters Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

4 Chanderdew Kesharie Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

5 Sunita Bipat Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

6 Sangeeta Bissumbhar Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

7 Ritesh Panchoe Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

8 Aartie Pachai Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

9 Jennyfer Felter Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

10 Soesila Ramautar Ministerie Landbouw, Veeteelt en Visserij

11 Dennis Akkal Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur

12 Ivonne Soemadirdja-Sapei Ministerie van Volksgezondheid

13 Dulci Motman Stichting Pluimvee Kwekerscollectief Suriname

14 Sifra Fung-A-Loi Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken

15 Bjorn Van Hamme Ministerie van Ruimtelijke ordening, Grond- en Bosbeheer

16 Manouska Mohamadnoesi Women in Business Suriname

17 Wilma Dandel Kabinet van de Vice President