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Evaluation of National Centers of Specialization in their
transformation into Regional Centers of Excellence for Research
and Development in West Africa
By
Dr Adama TRAORE Dr Papa Ndary NIANG
Draft Report
March 2018
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ··································································································· 2
LIST OF FIGURES ··························································································· 5
ACRONYMS ··································································································· 6
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ···················································································· 8
INTRODUCTION ····························································································· 9 1.1. Context and Justification for the mission .............................................................................. 9 1.2. Objectives of the study ............................................................................................................ 9 1.3. Intervention team ..................................................................................................................... 9 1.4. Methodological ........................................................................................................................ 9 1.5. Reminder of some key concepts ............................................................................................ 10 1.5.1. Concept of Regional Centers of Excellence .......................................................................... 11 1.5.2. Criteria for a Center of Excellence ....................................................................................... 11 1.5.3. Specifics of Regional Center of Specialization ..................................................................... 11 1.5.4. Specifics of a Regional Center of Excellence ....................................................................... 12
2. RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION ····························································· 13 2.1. NCoS Maize of Benin ............................................................................................................... 13 2.1.1. Components of NCoS .............................................................................................................. 13 2.1.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................ 13 2.1.3. Progress ................................................................................................................................... 13 2.1.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Maize ....................................................... 14 2.1.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 15 2.1.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 15 2.1.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 16 2.2. NCoS Fruits and Legumes of Burkina Faso ............................................................................ 16 2.2.1. Components of NCoS Fruits andt Legumes ........................................................................... 16 2.2.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................. 16 2.2.3. Progress ................................................................................................................................... 17 2.2.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Fruits and Legumes ................................ 19 2.2.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 19 2.2.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 19 2.2.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 20 2.3. NCoS PLANTAIN/COTE D’IVOIRE ............................................................................................ 20 2.3.1. Components of NCoS Plantain ............................................................................................... 20 2.3.2. Meetings and visits .................................................................................. 20
2.3.3. Progress ................................................................................................................................... 21 2.3.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Plantain .................................................. 21 2.3.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 22 2.3.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 22 2.3.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 23 2.4. NCoS Roots and Tubers of GHANA ......................................................................................... 23 2.4.1. Components of NCoS Roots and Tubers ................................................................................ 23 2.4.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................. 23 2.4.3. General findings ................................................................................................................... 23 2.4.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS ................................................................. 24 2.4.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 25
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2.4.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 25 2.4.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 25 2.5. NCoS RICE / MALI .................................................................................................................... 25 2.5.1. Components of NCoS RICE ...................................................................................................... 25 2.5.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................. 25 2.5.3. Progress ................................................................................................................................... 26 2.5.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS RICE ......................................................... 26 2.5.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 27 2.5.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 27 2.5.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 27 2.6. NCoS LIVESTOCK / NIGER ....................................................................................................... 28 2.6.1. Components of NCoS Livestock .............................................................................................. 28 2.6.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................. 28 2.6.3. Main achievements............................................................................................................. 28 2.6.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Lvestock .................................................. 31 2.6.5. Progress of the maturity of NCoS Livestock .................................................................. 31 2.6.6. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 31 2.6.7. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 32 2.6.8. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 32 2.7. NCoS AQUACULTURE / NIGERIA ............................................................................................. 32 2.7.1. Components of NCoS Aquaculture ......................................................................................... 32 2.7.2. Meetings and visits .............................................................................................................. 33 2.7.3. Findings and recommendations ........................................................................................... 33 2.7.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Aquaculture ............................................ 34 2.7.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 35 2.7.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 35 2.7.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 35 2.8. NCoS DRY CEREALS / SENEGAL .............................................................................................. 36 2.8.1. Components of NCoS Dry Cereals .......................................................................................... 36 2.8.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................. 36 2.8.3. Progress ................................................................................................................................... 36 2.8.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Dry Cereals ............................................. 37 2.8.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 37 2.8.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 37 2.8.7. Action Plans ........................................................................................................................... 38 2.9. NCoS MANGROVE RICE / SIERRA LEONE ................................................................................ 38 2.9.1. Components of NCoS MANGROVE RICE .................................................................................. 38 2.9.2. Meetings and visits ............................................................................................................. 38 2.9.3. Progress ................................................................................................................................... 39 2.9.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Mangrove Rice ........................................ 39 2.9.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 40 2.9.6. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 40 2.9.7. Action Plan ............................................................................................................................. 40
3. CONCLUSIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ··································· 41
3.1. General conclusion on the situation of the NCoS ............................................................... 42 3.2. General recommandations ................................................................................................... 42
ANNEXES ··································································································· 44
ANNEX 1: LIST OF PERSONS MET ··········································································································· 44
ANNEX 2: TIMETABLE OF THE MISSION ··································································································· 49
ANNEX 3: QUESTIONNAIRE OF THE RCE ································································································· 53
ANNEX 4: TERMS OF RÉFÉRENCE OF CONSULTANTS ··············································································· 142
ANNEX 5: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE TRANSFORMTION OF NCOS-RICE TO
RCOE-RICE ······················································································· ERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI.
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ANNEX 6: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS DRY CEREALS ························· 154
ANNEX 7: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS AQUACULTUREERREUR ! SIGNET NON
DEFINI.
ANNEX 8: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS ROOTS AND TUBERSERREUR ! SIGNET
NON DEFINI.
ANNEX 9: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS PLANTAINERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI.
ANNEX 10: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS MAIZE – BENINERREUR ! SIGNET NON
DEFINI.
ANNEX 11: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS FRUITS AND LEGUMES – BURKINA
FASO ······························································································ ERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI.
ANNEX 12: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCOS MANGROVE RICE – SIERRA LEONE
······································································································ ERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI.
ANNEX 13: STATE OF IMPLEMENATION OF THE ACTION PLANS FOR THE NCS LIVESTOCK – NIGERERREUR ! SIGNET
NON DEFINI.
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Overall performance of NCoS Maize of Benin .............................................................. 15 Figure 2: Overall performance of NCoS Fruits and Legumes of Burkina Faso .................................... 19 Figure 3: Overall performance of NCoS Plantin of Cote d’Ivoire ................................................... 22 Figure 4: Overall performance of NCoS Roots and Tubers of Ghana ............................................... 24 Figure 5: Overall performance of NCoS Rice of Mali .................................................................. 26 Figure 6: Overall performance of NCoS Livestock of Niger .......................................................... 31 Figure 7: Overall performance of NCoS Aquaculture of Nigeria .................................................... 34 Figure 8: Overall performance of NCoS Dry Cereals of Senegal .................................................... 37 Figure 9: Overall performance of NCoS Mangrove Rice of Sierra Leone ........................................... 39 Figure 10: Overall maturity of NCoS in ECOWAS in the process of transformation into RCoE ................. 42
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ACRONYMS
ANADER National Agency for Support to rural Development
APCAM Permanent Assembly of Chambers of Agriculture of Mali
ARCN Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
BAM Macro-Economic Analysis Bureau
CARI African Center for Research on Banana and Plantain
ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States
CERAAS Regional Study Center on the Improvement of Plant Adaptation to Drought
CIRAD Center for International Cooperation on Agricultural Research for Development
CNRA National Center for Agricultural Research
CNRST National Center for Scientific and Technological Research in Burkina Faso
NCS National Centers of Specialization
RCE Regional Centers of Excellence
CRI Crop Research Institute
CRRA Regional Center for Agricultural Research
RCS Regional Center of Specialization
CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
DG Director General
ENSA Higher National School of Agriculture
EPSCT Scientific, Technical and Cultural Public Institute
ESA Higher School of Agriculture
FIRCA Interprofessional Fund for Agricultural Research and Extension
FRI Food Research Institute
FSA Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
I2T Ivorian Tropical Technology Company
ICRISAT International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
IER Rural Economy Institute
IITA International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
INERA Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research of Burkina Faso
INRAB National Agricultural Reseach Institute of Benin
INRAN National Agricultural Reseach Institute of Niger
IRSAT Institute for Research in Applied Science and Technology
ISRA Senegalese Institute for Agricultural Research
ITA Food Technology Institute
LABOSEP Soil-Water-Plant Laboratory
LANA Animal Food and Nutrition Labortory
LBMA Laboratory for Applied Molecular Biology
LBTMM Laboratory for Biology and Molecular Typing in Microbiology
LSSEE Laboratory for Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences
LTA Food Technology Laboratory
MAEP Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
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MOFA Ministry of Food and Agriculture
NIFFR National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research
NIOMR Nigerian Institute Of Oceanography and Marine Research
NSPRI Nigerian Stored Produce Research Institute
PGRRI Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute
WAAPP West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program
RARC Rokupr Agricultural Research Centre
SARI Savanna Agricultural Research Institute
SNRVA National Systems for Agricultural Research and Extenson
SOCAFON Cooperative Company of Artisan Blacksmiths of the Office of Niger
SRI Soil Research Institute
U.R.M.A.Pha Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of Natural Substances Research Unit
UAC University of Abomey-Calavi
WAAPP West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The implementation of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP), initiated by ECOWAS and the participating countries with the financial support of the World Bank and other technical partners, has given a new impetus to the subregional cooperation in research and development. A total of 9 National Centers of Specialization (NCoS) have been established since the first series of WAAPP came into effect in 2007. These are NCoS: (i) Root and Tubers in Ghana, (ii) Rainfed, irrigated and deep submersion rice in Mali; (iii) dry cereals in Senegal; (iv) Fruits and vegetables in Burkina Faso; (v) Plantain banana in Ivory Coast; (vi) Aquaculture in Nigeria; (vii) Maize in Benin, (viii) Livestock in Niger and (ix) Mangrove rice in Sierra Leone.
Under the auspices of CORAF/WECARD, these NCoS are expected to evolve towards Regional Centers of Excellence (RCoE) in a period of 5 to 10 years. To this end, 9 criteria were selected at the end of the Lomé Regional Workshop, held in May 2014 under the aegis of ECOWAS: (1) framework for the exercise of agricultural research; (2) Program responding to a national and regional demand; (3) Quality and adequacy of the research teams; (4) Partnership and program planning and implementation strategy; (5) Efficiency of the Information and Communication Strategy for Development (6) Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA); (7) Valorisation of research results and innovations; (8) Functional governance of the Center; (9) ISO label certification.
Two consultants, including a Research and Development Expert and an Expert in Strategy and Management of organizations (public and private) and in ISO certification/accreditation, carried out from August to October 2017 a diagnostic study of the NCoS in order to make the state of play and to assess, on the basis of the criteria mentioned above, their level of progress towards regionality and excellence, but also to evaluate the state of execution of the action plan. The methodological approach included the documentary analysis, the administration of a self-evaluation questionnaire and the field visit; 5 of the 9 NCoS were actually visited.
The remaining 4 NCoS were evaluated between January and February 2018.
At the end of this study, the following main findings emerge:
- Only two NCoSs visited to date fully meet the eligibility criteria of the REGIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE. These are the NCoS Dry Cereals from Senegal and NCoS Roots and Tubers from Ghana; - The NCoS Rice of Mali, the NCoS of Niger and the NCoS Maize of Benin obey the criteria of REGIONAL CENTER OF SPECIALIZATION; - The remaining NCoS still need time to finalize their migration process to RCoS and RCoE in particular due to a delay in infrastructure upgrades, the acquisition of laboratory equipment and the deployment of quality processes ( ISO 9001 and accreditation 17025).
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INTRODUCTION
1.1. Context and Justification of the mission
To contribute to the implementation of CAADP in West Africa, ECOWAS has initiated the Agricultural Productivity Program in West Africa (WAAPP) and mandated CORAF/WECARD to coordinate its implementation. Among the 4 components of this program, component 2 provides for the strengthening of national research systems through the establishment of National Centers of Specialization (NCoS) during the first 5-year phase of the program. These NCoS should evolve into Regional Centers of Excellence (RCoE) from the second phase. A total of 9 NCoS have been established since the first series of WAAPP came into force in 2007. These are NCoS: (i) Root and Tubers in Ghana, (ii) Rainfed, irrigated and deep submersion in Mali; (iii) dry cereals in Senegal; (iv) Fruits and vegetables in Burkina Faso; (v) Plantain in Cote d’Ivoire; (vi) Aquaculture in Nigeria; (vii) Maize in Benin, (viii) Livestock in Niger and (ix) Mangrove rice in Sierra Leone.
In the process of supporting the NCoS for their maturation into RCoE, CORAF/WECARD had to commission an initial assessment of the degree of maturation of these NCoS into RCoE based on the criteria defined at the Lomé I workshop in 2014. This evaluation, which took place in 2015, made it possible to identify the progress made by each NCoS with a view to evolving towards a RCoE and the challenges to be met (Adama Traoré and Papa Ndary Niang, 2015, consultation report). Also, each NCoS had developed and implemented an action plan to fill performance gaps.
To measure the progress made in relation to the first evaluation, CORAF/WECARD considered it advisable to renew a second assessment of the degree of maturation of these NCoS into RCoE. This is all the more appropriate since the first generation of NCoS set up under WAAPP A will total 10 years of existence by the end of 2017 and those of WAAPP B and C are at the end of the phase. 1 of the program. It is therefore in response to this imperative that CORAF/WECARD solicited the services of the same consultants who conducted the first evaluation to carry out this study.
1.2. Objectives of the study
The ultimate goal of this activity is to support the NCoS in the process of their transformation into ECOWAS RCoE. Specifically, it is a question of undertaking a second evaluation to identify the NSCs that meet the criteria of a RCoE and if necessary to identify the gaps that separate the CNS in their current state from the satisfaction of the agreed maturation criteria and make investment recommendations for their satisfaction.
In accordance with the terms of the consulting contract, the consultants will be asked to evaluate the National Centers of Specialization in their transformation into regional centers of excellence in research and development in West Africa, and to assess the level of execution of the action plan following the first evaluation of 2015 by the same consultants.
1.3. Intervention team The complexity of this evaluation justified the recruitment of two consultants whose expertise is complementary:
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- technical expertise in research and development; - and expertise in Management of public organizations and ISO certification/accreditation. Also, the consultants chose to intervene in pairs throughout the mission (field visits, validation workshop, etc.).
1.4. Methodological approach
As recalled in the ToRs, there are three objectives expected from the mission of the consultants
- Make an inventory of NCoS (infrastructure, equipment, human resources, mode of operations and scientific productions, sustainability, etc.); - Appreciate the adoption of a "Quality" approach or the level of quality maturity in the implementation of the activities of the center and evaluate the prospect of transformation into a RCoE; - Identify, where appropriate, the gaps separating the NCoS from the RCoE status and make relevant recommendations for their satisfaction.
The methodological approach was shared with the general supervisor of the study and the WAAPP Program Officer at the CORAF/WECARD ES.
The methodological approach is structured as follows:
iew based in particular on the exploitation of the latest World Bank Aide-mémoire (Component 2);
-assessment survey;
NCoS team's presentation on its organization, its infrastructures and
equipment, its human resources and its achievements;
NCoS stakeholders of preliminary conclusions and recommendations followed by exchanges with the assessment mission
workshop. The self-assessment survey was carried out by sending each NCoS a questionnaire prepared for the occasion. The completed questionnaire and the status of implementation of the action plan were given to the consultants before the field visit. It was more of a form of self-assessment asked of the NCoS to measure their progress status.
Subsequently, each of the NCoS was visited and interviews conducted with officials of the NCoS parent institution, NCoS managers and managers, research teams, scientific and technical partners and users of the results of the NCoS. the research.
The conclusions and recommendations of the diagnosis were returned to the NCoS teams and the WAAPP Coordination for acceptance before the departure of the consultants. Brief notes of these preliminary results of the evaluation were also transmitted to the Executive Secretariat of CORAF/WECARD. An interim report was developed and presented at a regional stakeholder validation workshop.
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1.5. Reminder of some key concepts
1.5.1. Regional Center of Excellence concept It is a structuring regional center, oriented towards excellence and organized by national
institutions that share priorities in the fields of research, innovation, agricultural teaching and
learning. Its entry point is the cross-cutting national priorities with a regional focus. For this
purpose, a Center may have an experimental site in several countries of the ECOWAS region.
1.5.2. Criteria of a Center of Excellence
These criteria are nine in number:
o (1) Agricultural Research Framework: Incentive Environment, Quality Infrastructure and
Research Logistics
o (2) Program responding to a national and regional demand
o (3) Quality and adequacy of the research teams
- Quality, Critical Mass & Partnership
- Expertise required for the implementation of the priority research themes following each
value chain)
o (4) Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
(through a partnership with SNERVAS, CGIAR, National Actor Chains, IRA, etc.)
o (5) Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
o (6) Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems
(SNRVA)
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- Achievement in the field of academic training (PhD, MSc) & permanent [Number and quality
of: (i) PhD & MsC Researchers; (ii) Research Technicians; (iii) trained extension officer]
o (7) Valorisation of research results and innovations
- Tangible contributions to productivity growth (by X%) and income (from Y%)
o (8) Functional Governance of the Center
- Opening and functioning of governance bodies (Organigram, National / Regional Coordinating
Units, Scientific Committees, Regional Steering Committee)
o (9) ISO label certification.
1.5.3. Specifics of a Regional Center of Specialization
To qualify for the "Regional Specialization Center" label, an NCoS must have:
• At a minimum, a 60% maturation level for each of the following 6 criteria: the framework for
the exercise of agricultural research, the quality and adequacy of the research teams, the
efficiency and the information strategy and communication for development, contribution to
strengthening SNERVA, valorization of research results, governance;
• At a minimum, a maturation level of 80% in terms of the criteria "program regionality" and
"partnership and strategy for planning and implementing programs";
• Initiate a quality approach.
1.5.4. Specifics of a Regional Center of Excellence
The Label "Regional Center of Excellence" is conferred on a NCoS or a RCoS if it fulfills the
following performance conditions:
• At a minimum, a maturation level of 80% in terms of the criteria "program regionality" and
"partnership and strategy for planning and implementing programs";
• Initiate a quality approach.
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2. RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION
2.1. NCoS Maize of Benin
2.1.1. Components of the NCoS
The activities of NCoS Maize of Benin focus on the development of the maize value chain (varietal selection, cropping system, processing conservation and marketing of maize). The NCoS-Maize was established by Order No. 419/MAEP/DC/SGM/DRFM/DPP/INRAB/SA of November 10, 2011.
The day-to-day functioning of the NCoS maize, based at CRA South in Niaouli, is administratively managed by CRA South and technically by CRA South, CRA Agonkanmey, FSA/UAC, FAST/UAC and REDAD under the authority of the Director General of INRAB.
At the current stage, the NCoS Maize is led by CRA South, CRA Center, CRA North, CRA Agonkanmey, FSA/UAC, FAST/UAC, REDAD, OPA (Producers Transformers), DICAF IITA, ITRA-Togo, CNRA-Côte d'Ivoire, CPA-China and INCA-Cuba, the Culture Program of CORAF/WECARD.
In perspective, in its RCoE phase, the NCoS Maize, will include the following Institutions working on maize:
- the agricultural research centers of INRAB, - the entities of the Universities of Benin, - NGOs active in agricultural research for development, - actors in the private commercial sector - public and private agricultural extension and advisory services, - the national agricultural research systems of the subregion, - regional and international centers and institutions for agricultural research.
2.1.2. Meetings and visits
o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Scientific Director-Deputy Director General of INRAB
o Harmonization session of the mission calendar
o Visit LSSEE to CRA-Agonkanmey
o Visit NCoS Maize in Niaouli
o Communications follow-up
o Presentation of the action plan for the transition to RCoE Maize and from the point of
view of their implementation
o Presentation of results and salient reults of research on NCoS Maize
o Exchanges
o Visit of the infrastructures
o Large cold room, agronomy building, cereal building, foyer building, fence
o Greenhouse for acclimatization of seedlings, drilling, water tower
o Drilling and water tower
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o Cold room at the SAT office building level
o Exchanges
o Provision of additional documents
o Visit of the Laboratory of Soil Microbiology and Microbial Ecology of Abomey-Calavi University
o Audience with His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (APRM)
o Restitution meeting at INRAB in Cotonou
2.1.3. Progress
o Strengthening the structure of the NCoS with the arrival of new contributing entities
- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of Natural Substances (U.R.M.A.Pha)
of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FAST) of the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) and
- Research Unit on Integrated Soil and Crop Management of the Laboratory of Soil Sciences of
the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA) of the UAC and the Laboratory of Biology and
Molecular Typing in Microbiology (LBTMM) of the FAST/UAC.
o Strengthening NCoS governance with
- Creation of 2 governance bodies of the NCoS
Leaders of NCoS-Maize Stakeholder Structures (annual meeting)
- Ministerial decree signed on January 22, 2018
t Committee of the NCoS Maize (draft decision submitted to
the DG of INRAB)
- Operationalization of the Scientific and Technical Council (STC)
- Drafting of a strategic plan NCoS Maize 2018-2032
- Development of 2017 and 2018 AWPBs
- Major role devoted to Human Resources Management with HRD
- Preparation of a draft convention between NCoS Maize, INRAB and ProCAD
o Significant improvement of the research environment
- Adoption by the government of the special status of researchers and taking of acts of
reclassification of researchers and effective implementation of the INRAB Establishment
Agreement
- Notables regional efforts (programmatic planning integrating national and sub-regional
priorities)
- Strengthening teams of researchers and NARS (Master training, PHD, etc.)
- Rehabilitation and construction of infrastructures
1.2 km from the center of Niaouli
o Improved NCoS performance
- More dynamic communication
NCoS Maize (radios, TV, INRAB and CORAF/WECARD
web sites)
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NCoS by the advent of a logo
- Improving the state of financial resources
o Progressive implementation of the Quality approach
- Appointment of a Quality Manager, a Technical Manager and Metrological Manager
- Accompaniment to the accreditation process of the LSSEE laboratory by CIRAD
Training of 5 senior officers at CIRAD
2.1.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of NCoS Maize
Figure 1: Overall performance of the NCoS Mize in Benin
2.1.5. Conclusion
The NCoS-Maize of Benin now obeys all the criteria of a Regional Center of Specialization and can be transformed into ECOWAS Center of Excellence after the accreditation of the LSSEE and the extension of the quality approach to the management of the NCoS.
2.1.6. Recommendations
o At the level of research-development
- Revitalization of the collaboration between STC/ NCoS Maize and SC INRAB
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75%
63%
50%
25%
75%
85%88%
81%
69%
73%
81%
69%
88%
58%60%
PERFORMANCEGLOBALE
Cadre d'exercice de larecherche agricole
Régionalité desprogrammes
Qualité et adéquationdes équipes de
recherche
Partenariat et Stratégiede planification et miseen œuvre Programmes
Efficience de lastratégie d'informationet de communication
pour le développement
Contribution aurenforcement des
SNRVA
Valorisation desrésultats de la recherche
Gouvernance Label ISO Plan d'actions
EVALUATION 2018 (EN VERT)
EVALUATION 2015 (EN ORANGE)
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- Relocation to the new premises of LSSEE
- Acquisition of laboratory equipment
- Sharing of experiences and consultations between NCoS and wide sharing of research
results with other countries
- Generalization of internet access
- Finalization of the scientific watch process on GMOs
- Accelerate the implementation of the Quality approach
- Relocation to the new premises of LSSEE
- Acquisition of standard masses and reference thermometers for internal verification of
equipment
- Acceleration of the process of implementation of the accreditation process 17025: 2005
with
tion and documentation of improvement actions resulting from inter-laboratory
tests
- Progressive implementation of the Quality approach according to the ISO 9001: 2015
standard for the NCoS Maize.
2.1.7. Action Plans
The action plans are attached.
2.2. NCoS Fruits and Legumes of Burkina Faso
2.2.1. Components of the NCoS Fruits and Legumes
NCoS-FL is a set of multidisciplinary teams and research laboratories, plots and experimental workshops under the responsibility of INERA, IRSAT, Universities, training centers and associated partners.
By ministerial decree N° 2014/028/MRSI/SG/CNRST/INERA of March 12, 2014) concerning the organization allocation and functioning of the INERA, the NCoS-FL is considered as a Scientific Department.
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The coordination of the NCoS -FL is entrusted to INERA and its headquarters are based at the Regional Directorate for Environmental and Agricultural Research of the West (DRREA-O), Farako Ba Station, Bobo Dioulasso.
NCoS -FL is responsible for helping to increase productivity in the fruit and vegetable sectors, including mango, onion and tomato.
2.2.2. Meetings and visits
o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Director General of INERA/Coordinator of the NCoS in
the presence of the Program Manager
o Visit of the IRSAT laboratories
- Natural Substances Department (formulation of bio-insecticides)
- Energy Department
- Mechanization Department
- Food Technology Department (accreditation since 2012 with support of WAAPP)
o Visit NCoS Fruits and Vegetables in Bobo Dioulasso (Farako-Ba Station)
- Communications follow-up
NCoS achievements and research results Fruits and Vegetables
RCoE and the point of their
implementation
- Visit the new Central Laboratory and the old one
- Exchanges
- Provision of additional documents
o Restitution meeting at INERA in Ouagadougou
2.2.3. Progress
o Formalization of a legal arsenal to define the scope of the NCoS governance rules
o Demonstrated efforts to build capacity
- Effective recruitment program since 2015
- Increase in the number of senior researchers and research engineers
- Training of NCoS-FL administrative staff
- Modular training for stakeholders (producers, processors, distributors)
o Improving the research environment
- Rehabilitation and construction of infrastructures
- Administrative building
for mango vinegar at the IRSAT
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flow hoods)
- Partial closure of the Farako Ba station
- Construction of the NCoS Central Laboratory FL R + 1
- Procurement process for the Central Laboratory
- Banfora website: Construction of a research platform
o Improved NCoS performance
- Good scientific production and technology generation
the fruit flies mass rearing device
conversion and varietal regeneration
cides)
Cold room for the conservation of fruits and vegetables
- Dynamic scientific communication with awards (international symposium, Tomato Fair, 2016
FRSIT Prize, documentary films, etc ...)
o Maintaining the accreditation process
- Accreditation of the IRSAT laboratory for the preparation of samples for the ECOWAS countries
within the framework of the SOAC
- Participation in the inter-laboratory test network for microbiology
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2.2.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of NCoS Fruits and Legumes
Figure 2: Overall performance of the NCoS Fruits and Legumes of Burkina Faso
2.2.5. Conclusion
The NCoS Fruits and Vegetables could become:
o REGIONAL CENTER OF SPECIALIZATION in
operational governance,
o REGIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by energizing and generalizing the process of
implementation of the Quality approach (Good Practices, Management System and
Accreditation)
2.2.6. Recommendations
o At the level of Research-Development
- Strengthen the governance of the NCoS NCoS
NCoS Strategic Plan NCoS by capitalizing on the good practices of
other NCoS
following the wave of recruitments - Revitalize cooperation with research institutes in the sub-region including international institutes by ensuring a real leadership of NCoS FL in the conduct of research on fruits and vegetables - Revitalize the culture of the regionality and initiate the mobility of researchers in the region
ng researchers from the region
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EVALUATION 2015 (EN ORANGE)
65%
59%63%
66%63%
71%75%
63%66%
63%
69%
86%
63%
73%
55%
83% 88%
81%
60%63%
40%
PERFORMANCEGLOBALE
Cadre d'exercice de larecherche agricole
Régionalité desprogrammes
Qualité et adéquationdes équipes de
recherche
Partenariat et Stratégiede planification et miseen œuvre Programmes
Efficience de lastratégie d'informationet de communication
pour le développement
Contribution aurenforcement des
SNRVA
Valorisation desrésultats de la recherche
Gouvernance Label ISO Plan d'actions
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researchers from other countries in the cluster in terms of providing skills on a project for a period to fill the gap in quality human resources Establish a roster of researchers by field of research and country in order to develop
collaboration and mobility of researchers - Strengthen and secure the equipment of the research units and the sustainability of the Central Laboratory
additional equipment and equipment for the INERA and Food Technology laboratories (IRSAT)
the durability of the building with regard to the cracks observed - Finalize the construction of the guest house for the accommodation of researchers on mission and the establishment of a restaurant in Farako-Ba - Continue the implementation of a Broadband for Continuous Internet Access (VSAT) on all sites - Generalize the installation of solar energy to reduce the energy bill on the sites o In terms of quality; generalize the implementation of the Quality approach - At the level of the IRSAT
for IRSAT
and physico-chemical analyzes - At the level of INERA Management
System with ISO 9001 certification for INERA
NCoS Fruits and Vegetables of Farako-Ba and IRSAT Quality Team to set up the prerequisites of the accreditation process
es Quality at agricultural levels, and laboratory on the sites of INERA
functionality of the equipment.
2.2.7. Action Plan
The action plan is attached.
2.3. NCoS PLANTAIN/COTE D’IVOIRE
2.3.1. Components of the NCoS Plantain
NCoS-PLANTAIN is composed of the following structures:
- National Center for Agronomic Research (CNRA)/Prog Banana Pineapple/Bimbresso Station, - Ivorian Company for Tropical Technology (I2T), Grand Bassam Road - National Agency for Rural Development Support (ANADER) - Felix Houphouet BOIGNY National Polytechnic Institute (Higher School of Agronomy – Soil Lab), - School of Agronomy (ESA).
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The NCoS also works with the Universities (UFHB, UJLoG, UNA).
2.3.2. Meetings and visits
o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the CNRA Director General
o Field mission to CNRA
- Presentation of the NCoS and the results of the research
- Visit of the rehabilitated infrastructures to Anguédédou
o Field mission in Abidjan
- Visit of I2T
Presentation of I2T and the results of the research
o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Executive Director of FIRCA, National Coordinator of
WAAPP
o Field mission to Yamoussoukro
- Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Director of ESA/INPHB
- Guided tour of the ESA/INPHB Sol Laboratory by the Focal Point WAAPP
- Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Executive Director of FIRCA, National Coordinator of
WAAPP
o Restitution meetings in Anguédédou (at the Regional Direction of CNRA)
2.3.3. Progress
o Good scientific productivity and capacity building
o Good knowledge sharing with other NCoS on research findings
o Infrastructure rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation of the CNRA training center and the CNRA reception center
- Acquisition of drilling, generator and water reserves for the experimental station of CNRA
vivo-plants products
- Rehabilitation and equipment of the buildings and laboratory Sol-Eau-Plante of ESA
Yamoussoukro
- Rehabilitation and equipment of I2T buildings and laboratory
o Quality approach not initiated
- Finalized procurement process for CNRA Quality approach
- Otherwise, no quality approach in the contributing entities of the NCoS
2.3.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Plantain
The evaluation of the maturity of NCoS plantain gives the following results:
• Global Performance: The maturity level of NCoS plantain declined to 61%.
• 29% action plan.
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Figure 3: Overall performance of the NCoS Plantain of Cote d’Ivoire
En Jaune : Evaluation 2015 ; en Vert : Evaluation 2017/2018
2.3.5. Conclusion
The NCoS PLANTAIN of COTE D'IVOIRE remains a REGIONAL CENTER OF SPECIALIZATION.
To evolve towards a RCoE, it will need to consolidate its institutional architecture and make effective the quality approach within its entities.
In addition, he will have to improve his visibility and regional leadership (headquarters, website, etc.).
2.3.6. Recommendations
• Absolute need to strengthen the consolidation of the entities of the NCoS • Strengthen the regional leadership and visibility of the NCoS (headquarters and website) • Ensure the functionality of rehabilitated infrastructure for the CNRA o Arrange via the national electricity company (CIE) a high quality electrical voltage o Acquire the Internet • Acquire the office equipment for the functionality of NCoS rehabilitated laboratories for the CNRA
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• Gradually carry out the implementation of the Quality approach within the member institutes of the NCoS o Implement ISO 9001 and Quality Assurance o Implement IS0 17 025 accreditation for laboratories thereafter • Rethink the procurement procedures for future projects with the WAAPP Coordination Unit to ensure the timely provision of equipment that meets user expectations and has after-sales service.
2.3.7. Action plan
The action plan is attached.
2.4. NCoS Roots and Tubers of GHANA
2.4.1. Components of the NCoS Roots and Tubers
a) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) includes:
- The Crops Research Institute (CRI);
- The Food Research Institute (FRI);
- The Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI).
- The Soil Research Institute (SRI)
- The Genetic Resources Research Institute (PGRRI)
b) Regional and international partners
- IITA (Root Program, Tuber and Bananas)
- CIP-West Africa (CRI-Ghana)
- The CNRA of Ivory Coast
- INERA from Burkina Faso
- INRAB of Benin.
2.4.2. Meetings and visits
o Courtesy visit and discussion with the Director General of CSIR
o Field mission to Kumasi
- Visit of the NCoS and the Crops Research Institute (CRI)
- Courtesy visit and discussions with the CRI Director
- Introductory meeting with staff (Presentation of NCoS and achievements)
- Visit of the infrastructures
reas and greenhouses
- Visit of the INSTITUTE OF SOIL RESEARCH (SRI)
NCoS)
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- Closing meeting with the coordinator NCoS and the Director of CRI
o Field mission to Accra
- Visit of the Food Research Institute (FRI)
o Closing meeting with the coordinator NCoS and the national coordinator of WAAPP Ghana.
2.4.3. General Findings
- Tremendous progress in the area of research and technology development and dissemination;
- Excellent collaboration between the NCoS institutes;
- Notorious efforts of the NCoS in cooperation with researchers from other countries in the
region;
- Huge efforts made to modernize laboratories and obtain infrastructure and equipment
through WAAPP.
- Very good implementation of the Quality approach (ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 17 025: 2005
accreditation). The documentary system is well defined and the process could lead to
certification in the next 6 months.
2.4.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS The assessment of the maturity of root and tuber NCoS was discussed on the basis of the 9 criteria and the level of execution of the action plan.
• Overall Performance: The level of maturity of root and tuber NCoS is 90%, which is satisfactory. • 95% action plan.
Figure 4: Overall performance of the NCoS Roots and Tubers of Ghana
En Vert : Evaluation 2015 ; En Jaune : Evaluation 2017/2018
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2.4.5. Conclusion
Ghana's Root and Tuft NCoS complies with all criteria for an ECOWAS Regional Center of
Excellence (RCoE).
2.4.6. Recommendations
• The NCoS is encouraged to continue its efforts to strengthen the capacity of its research staff
to become bilingual and to take advantage of the regionality (mobility of human resources)
• Finalize the process of implementing quality
o Accreditation 17025 for the tissue culture laboratory of CRI (DNA extraction)
o ISO 9001: 2015 certification for CRSI
o Generalized approach to accreditation in all laboratory units
o Accelerate the accreditation process at the Soil Research Institute (SRI)
2.4.7. Action plan
The action plan is attached.
2.5. NCoS RICE / MALI
2.5.1. Components of NCoS RICE
The rice production system is diversified and includes not only different types of rice cultivation (irrigated, rainfed, shallow water, deep submersion, irrigated perimeters, etc.), but also rice diversification activities (market gardening, agroforestry, rice-growing integration). breeding, rice-fish farming, rice processing, etc.) The stakeholders structures of NCoS-Rice are: - The 3 Regional Agricultural Research Centers working on rice: Niono (main site), Sikasso and Mopti - The Sol-Eaux-Plante Laboratory (CRRA Sotuba, Bamako) - Food Technology Laboratory (CRRA Sotuba, Bamako) - The Regional Centers for Agricultural Research of the IER - Training structures (IPR/IFRA, USTTB) through o The Research Laboratory in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology (LaboREM-Biotech), o The Laboratory of Applied Molecular Biology (LBMA), o Laboratory of Agro-Physiogenetics and Plant Biotechnology.
2.5.2. Meetings and visits1
o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Executive Secretary of CNRA o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the IER Director General
1 Support of the team of consultants by the NCS Coordinator throughout the mission period.
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o Field mission in Sotuba - Courtesy visit to the Director of CRRA Sotuba (IER) - Exchanges with the Head of the Food Technology Laboratory (LTA) and his team - Visit of the LTA infrastructures, in particular of the work in progress - Exchanges with the team of Laboratoire Sol-Eau-Plantes (LABOSEP) - Visit of the infrastructures of LABOSEP - Visit of prototype seeders developed by the agricultural mechanization team
– o Field mission to Niono - Visit of the experimental area of SRA Niono
- Visit of the weevil breeding unit - Visit of the Cooperative Society of Blacksmith Artisans of the Office du Niger (SOCAFON) - Interview with CRRA researchers from Niono o Field mission in Sikasso - Visit of infrastructures in Sikasso (entomology laboratory site) and the Longorola substation (site of experimentation of rainfed rice and lowland rice being rehabilitated) - Exchanges with the mission of the Scientific Commission of the CNRA visiting the CRRA of Sikasso. o Restitution meeting in Bamako.
2.5.3. Progress
o Homogeneous RCoS with a strong institutional anchoring at the level of the IER reinforced by the NCoS formation decree o Reality of regionality (programmatic planning involving both national entities and relevant regional units as well as international partners) o Rehabilitation and construction of important research infrastructures (Niono, Sikasso, Mopti, Sotuba) - Construction of a new Food Technology Laboratory (under completion) - Construction of guest houses of a very high standard (being finished) - Partial Construction of Multimedia Center - Establishment of a functional sanitation system on the Niono site - Securing plots in Niono - Acquisition of a 350 KVA generator to make up for power cuts - Construction of a new Entomology Laboratory in Sikasso (under completion) - Renovation of the Sikasso storage warehouse and construction of a hangar and development of the station director's house o Governance bodies well prepared for their mission to monitor and control the quality of scientific work
2.5.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of NCoS RICE
The evaluation of the maturity of NCoS RIZ gave the following results:
• Overall performance progress 2014-2017: The level of maturity of NCoS-RICE is 77%, which is
acceptable.
• 61% action plan.
Figure 5: Overall performance of NCoS Rice of Mali
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2.5.5. Conclusion
The NCoS-RICE of MALI has the characteristics of a REGIONAL CENTER OF SPECIALIZATION and could become REGIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE of ECOWAS once the quality approach has been successfully implemented.
2.5.6. Recommendations
At the level of research-development
- Secure the finalization of training and human resource plans in anticipation of the closure of the Project in 2018 - Establishment of a broadband for continuous internet access - Sensitization of researchers on the process of validation of research projects by the Scientific Commission and compliance with research protocols - Establishment of a sprinkler irrigation system for the Sikasso experimental sites - Finalization of constructions in progress - Acquisition of laboratory equipment • Start the implementation of the Quality approach - Appointment of a Quality Manager and set up of a quality pool (IER, NCoS, LTA, LABOSEP, LABO ENTOMOLOGY) - Finalization of the contracting process with a Quality Consultant - Progressive implementation of the Quality approach
boratory of Entomology
2.5.7. Action plan
The action plan is attached.
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2.6. NCoS LIVESTOCK / NIGER
2.6.1. Components of the NCoS Livestock
The NCoS Livestock is composed of: - INRAN: Animal Feed, Food Processing - The Livestock Multiplication Center: Food Processing and Technology Transfer - Faculty of Agronomy: Artificial Insemination, Genetic Improvement - LABOCEL: Animal Health, Vaccine Production - LANA: Research and Analysis of Livestock Feed and Animal Products
2.6.2. Meetings and visits
o Visit of the Toukounous experimental station - Visit of the infrastructures - Visit of the Herds - Fodder production and tele-irrigation farm - Exchanges o Courtesy visit to the interim coordinator of WAAPP o Courtesy visit to Prof A. Gouro at the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Niamey o Visit the site of the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Niamey - Unit for the production of liquid nitrogen and artificial insemination - Fodder input storage store - Administrative Block and Classrooms of the Master in Animal Production and Biotechnology o Visit of INRAN's Laboratory of Food and Animal Nutrition (LANA). o Visit the LABOCEL website. - Laboratory for the production of virological and bacteriological vaccines - Newcastle vaccine production laboratory (I2). o Courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the CNRA o Communications follow-up o Presentation of the SNC Research Highlights - Review of INRAN activities - Review of the activities of the Faculty of Agronomy - Presentation of the implementation status of the action plan for the transition to CRE - Exchanges - Provision of additional documents o Visit of the Headquarters of NCoS Livestock o Restitution meeting at WAAP in Niamey
2.6.3. Main achievements
The NCoS-LI started from the conclusion of the first evaluation for the effective implementation of most of the recommendations stemming from this inventory of the NCoS in 2015 (infrastructure, equipment, human resources, mode of operations and scientific productions, sustainability etc.). These progress concern: - Strengthening the governance of the NCoS through:
NCoS with the status of a Public Establishment of a Scientific and Technical Nature (EPSCT);
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NCoS with an operating budget; NCoS-LI strategic orientation documents;
- Improving the research environment
-regional
priorities)
At the regional and continental level.
- Partnership agreement between INERA and Fac d'Agro/UAM in Burkina Faso - Convention with CIRDES - NCoS/CIRDES Convention and College of Agronomy o IA training in Benin PAFILAV o AU-IBAR: Genetic Material Handling o Benin: moderation for the development of an AI introduction strategy in the PAFILAV intervention zone and dashboard of insemination activities on cattle farms - Agreement with EISMV At the international level
- CIRDES/INERA/CNRA/ISRA/CIRAD Partnership - Transboundary Animal Resource Management Project - Collaboration with the Veterinary Faculty of Turin - Collaboration in the framework of the master biotechnology (INRAN, University of Maradi, Ministry of Livestock, CIRAD, Veterinary Faculty of Liège) - Mobility of teachers and students Strengthening technical capacities and researchers and the SNRVA - More than 29 Theses - More 13 masters - 2 dissertation by technicians - Establishment of a Master of production and animal biotechnology with 2 promotions already formed Vast site of rehabilitation and construction of infrastructures o On the Toukounous site o Construction of the artificial insemination laboratory o Milking ground o Goat Center o Meeting room o Guest house o Administrative Block o In Niamey
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o Construction and equipment of the Animal Feed and Nutrition Laboratory (LANA) o LABOCEL:
Faculty of Agronomy o Construction and equipment of classrooms and teachers' offices o Water tower o Food storage store o Extension of the artificial insemination lab o Acquisition of a new liquid nitrogen generator o Inseminations management software under design Construction, equipment and furnishing of NCoS Headquarters Improved NCoS performance • Scientific performance o Feeding livestock feed o Main results of INRAN's food research o Improvement of fodder production and food formulas in relation with the performance of production, reproduction and growth of livestock (Poultry, Maradi goat, Azawak, etc.) o Improvement and preservation of the genetic potential o Characterization and preservation of the local genetic potential
management with specific software and reinforcement of traceability (characterization)
o Establishment of a seed bank for Azawak Cattle o Improvement of animal health Better knowledge of the epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease o Technology Transfer o On feed mills, multi nutritional blocks o Deployment of artificial insemination practice to breeders o Development and extension trials of forage crops and tele-irrigation o Dissemination 3,200,000 doses of I2 vaccines, nearly 870,000 beneficiaries o Dissemination of live animals In Cote d’Ivoire: Azawak and red goat In Mali: Balami and red goat Benin: Red Goat o Food processing (Solar dryer, Kilichi semi-industrial unit, installation of a mini solar dairy) o Scientific Production - 11 Publications on commissioned projects o Availability of financial resources for certain research projects o Commission projects of CORAF/WECARD o Leadership in thinking about new paradigms that can impact the future of livestock in Africa - Drafting a bill on genetic improvement - Development of a National Genetic Improvement Strategy - Design of a framework document for integrating climate change
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Initialisation of the Quality approach - Appointment of a Quality Assurance Manager at LABOCEL - Writing and posting LABOCEL's Quality Policy - Formalization of the Quality Assurance documentation system at LABOCEL
2.6.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Livestock
The following results were noted.
• Overall Performance: The maturity level of the NCoS Livestock is 72%. • The execution rate of the action plan is 60%.
2.6.5. Evolution of the maturity of the NCoS Livestock
The NCoS-LI shows a broad progression on the ten criteria with 21 points of progression; NCoS-
LI rose from 51% in 2015 to 72% in 2018.
Figure 6: Overall performance of the NCoS Livestock
En Vert : Evaluation 2017/2018- En Jaune : Evaluation 2015
2.6.6. Conclusion
51%
56%
50%
56%
50% 50%
63% 63%
51%
23%
72%
85% 85%
75%
85%
60%
75% 75%
86%
30%
60%
PERFORMANCEGLOBALE
Cadre d'exercice de larecherche agricole
Régionalité desprogrammes
Qualité et adéquationdes équipes de
recherche
Partenariat et Stratégiede planification et miseen œuvre Programmes
Efficience de lastratégie d'informationet de communication
pour le développement
Contribution aurenforcement des
SNRVA
Valorisation desrésultats de la recherche
Gouvernance Label ISO Plan d'actions
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The NCoS LIVESTOCK of NIGER now meets all the criteria of a REGIONAL CENTER of SPECIALIZATION and will be able to evolve into ECOWAS REGIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, after a reinforcement of the Quality Approach with ISO 9001 Certification of the Headquarters of the NCoS, and the Accreditation of some of its Laboratories.
2.6.7. Recommendations
At the NCoS Livestock
• Develop a strategic plan for the NCoSLivestock of Niger; • Capitalize on the management experiences of other ECOWAS NCoS • Advocacy for the decree: - Decree on the status of the NCoS - The promulgation of the genetic improvement law on the conservation of the breed and the introduction of foreign genetic races • To stimulate reflection on the ECOWAS/UEMOA regulation on the marketing of animal seeds • Develop research in animal health (expertise and thematic programs) • Strengthen the communication aspects for a greater visibility of the NCoS • Continue the infrastructure modernization and equipment acquisition process for the research station units: - Vaccine production laboratory - Establishment of a laboratory for the control of foodstuffs of animal origin - Modernization of bacteriological and virological vaccine production units Generalization of broadband internet access - INRAN Food Laboratory • Start the implementation of the Quality approach - Establishment of a quality pool at NCoS-Livestock - Quality Training of the members of the NCoS-Livestock • Implementation of a gradual process of laboratory accreditation - Choice of perimeter - Generalization of the Quality Assurance approach in laboratories and research stations - HACCP certification for bacteriological and virological vaccine production units - Accreditation Unit I2 - Accreditation Vaccine Units - Implementation of a quality management system with ISO 9001 certification of NCoS-Livestock.
2.6.8. Action plan
The action plan is attached.
2.7. NCoS AQUACULTURE/NIGERIA
2.7.1. Components of NCoS Aquaculture
The NCoS Aquaculture is made up of the following institutions:
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– NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR FRESHWATER FISHERIES RESARCH (NIFFR), New Bussa, Etat du NIGERIA
– NIGERIAN INSTITUTE FOR OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE RESEARCH (NIOMR), Lagos – NIGERIAN STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NSPRI), Illorin,
The ARCN is the overall coordinator of the WAAPP project in Nigeria; a coordinator has been appointed by ARCN to facilitate the NCoS.
2.7.2. Meetings and visits
o Discussion with the WAAPP National Coordinator in Nigeria and discussions with the NCoS Aquaculture Coordinator o Field mission to Lagis - Visit of the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) - Introductory meeting with staff (Presentation of NIOMR and achievements) - Visit of the headquarters facilities:
- Visit to the Badore research farm
/characterization o Field mission to Ilorin - Visit to the Nigerian Post Harvest Research Institute (NSPRI) storage facilities - Introductory meeting with staff (Presentation of NSPRI and achievements) - Visit of the headquarters facilities:
/Dryer/Packaging o Field mission to New Bussa - Visit of the National Institute for Research on Freshwater Fisheries Resources (NIFFR) - Introductory meeting with staff (Presentation of NIFFR and achievements) - Visit of the facilities of the Center
- Visit of the research farm
Reproduction
-harvest
o Courtesy visit to ARCN Executive Secretary o Restitution meeting with the NCoS team in Abuja.
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2.7.3. Findings and recommendations
NIFFR - Excellent work done in the area of research and development and technology dissemination/good collaboration with NIOMR in a field/shared effort in collaboration with other researchers in the region - Need for additional investment in infrastructure - Continue the effort in the quality approach to achieve ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certification NIOMR - Excellent work done in the field of research and development and diffusion of technologies - Continuing the encouraging process undertaken in quality assurance, notably at the Central laboratory to achieve ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certifications NSPRI - Excellent work done in the field of technology development and diffusion - Good vision of the place and expected contribution of NSPRI in the institutional framework of CNS Aquaculture of Nigeria - Need to engage in the quality/upgrade process of the Laboratories to achieve the goal of ISO 9001 certification and ISO 17025 accreditation.
2.7.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Aquaculture
The assessment of the maturity of the NCoS aquaculture gave the following results: • Overall performance: The level of maturity of the NCoS aquaculture of 73%, sort of status quo compared to the performance of 2015. • Action plan realized at 0%.
Figure 7: Overall performance of the NCoS Aquaculture of Nigeria
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En Vert : Evaluation 2017/2018- En Jaune : Evaluation 2015
2.7.5. Conclusion
The NCoS Aquaculture of Nigeria could become ECOWAS REGIONAL CENTER of EXCELLENCE if:
procurement process for the acquisition of infrastructure and equipment,
NCoS and the well-defined coordinating body.
2.7.6. Recommendations
• Need for institutional consolidation of NCoS Aquaculture Nigeria/lack of clear and shared vision, and coordination for NCoS Aquaculture • Need for a more formal involvement of researchers from other countries involved in aquaculture research and development (Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal) in the process of planning the regional program for research and validation of results • More formal involvement of researchers from other countries in the process of regional planning of research programs and validation of results (eg aquaculture experts from Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal). • Making the acquisition of infrastructure and equipment planned in investments should be a priority in the additional phase of WAAPP.
2.7.7. Action plan
The action plan is attached.
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2.8. NCoS DRY CEREALS / SENEGAL
2.8.1. Components of the NCoS Dry Cereals
The activities of NCoS Dried Cereals and Associated Crops are based on millet, sorghum, cowpea, fonio, sesame and peanut farming systems. The activities take place at 3 main sites and 5 research and teaching structures:
Dakar
o The Macro-Economic Analysis Office (BAM/ISRA) o The Institute of Food Technology (ITA)
Bambey
o The National Center for Agricultural Research (CNRA Bambey/SRA)
Thies
o The National School of Agronomy (ENSA) for the training UT/(ENSA) newly associated with the NCoS Dry Cereals is awaiting validation of their integration by the World Bank. o The Regional Study Center for Drought Adaptation Improvement (CERAAS/ISRA)
2.8.2. Meetings and visit
o Framing meeting with the Coordinator of the NCoS o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Secretary General of ISRA o Presentation of BAME's activities and visit of its infrastructures o Courtesy visit and exchanges with the Director General of the ITA o Field mission at Bambey - Courtesy visit to the CNRA Director - Exchanges with the Director of the Center and his team of researchers - Visit of the Experimental Station of CNRA of ISRA of Bambey o Field mission in Thiès - Courtesy visit to the Director of ENSA - Exchanges with the Head of the Center and his team of research professors and visit of the infrastructures of ENSA de Thiès, - Visit of CERAAS Thiès, exchanges with the Head of the Center and his team of researchers - Meeting with the RESOPP team and site visit to Notto o Feedback meeting with the restricted team at ISRA Dakar
2.8.3. Progress
o NCoS is homogeneous with a very good functionality and synergy between its constituent units o Reality of regionality (programmatic planning involving both national entities and relevant regional units as well as international partners)/researcher mobility/Strong leadership in coordinating regional dryland development initiatives) o Very good scientific productivity and capacity building o Share knowledge with other NCoS about research findings o Rehabilitation and massive infrastructure construction
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- Modernization of the BAME Laboratory - Rehabilitation of CNRA buildings and laboratories in Bambey - Construction of an Amphitheater at ENSA Thiès and acquisition of laboratory equipment - Modernization of ITA Laboratories o Gradual implementation of the Quality approach - Obtaining CERAAS ISO 9001: 2008 certification (genotyping) and extension initiated for other laboratories - Quality approach initiated at the water-soil-plant laboratory of CNRA de Bambey - Accreditation in progress of the mycotoxin laboratory of ITA and progressive extension to other laboratories with Quality Assurance approach - Accreditation of the Master Forestry and Environment by the ANAQ-SUP.
2.8.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of NCoS Dry Cereals
In summary, the assessment of the maturity of NCoS Dry Cereals is as follows:
• Overall Performance: The level of maturity of NCoS Dry Cereal is 89%, which is acceptable. • 88% action plan.
Figure 8: Overall performance of the NCoS Dry Cereal of Senegal
En Vert : Evaluation 2017/2018- En Jaune : Evaluation 2015
2.8.5. Conclusion
The NCoS –DRY CEREALS of Senegal (BAME, CERAAS, CNRA, ENSA and ITA) fulfills all the criteria of a REGIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE of the ECOWAS.
2.8.6. Recommendations
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• Research and development - Avoid any break in the research and capacity building effort during the transitional phase of completion of WAAPP Phase 2 and the operationalization of the new Agriculture Transformation Program / • In terms of quality: support the generalization of the implementation - Migration to ISO 9001: 2015 and extension to other CERAAS activities - Extension of accreditation to other ITA laboratories - Quality awareness of all CNRA staff and more effective implementation of the Quality approach at the Central laboratory with ISO 9001: 2015 certification - Establishment of a Quality Management System with ISO 9001: 2015 certification for BAME and ENSA - Establishment of a quality network between NCoS units
2.8.7. Action plan
The action plan is attached.
2.9. NCoS MANGROVE RICE / SIERRA LEONE
2.9.1. Components of he NCoS MANGROVE RICE
The ROKUPR Agricultural Research Center (CRAR) is one of eight centers of the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI). Its mission is research on constraints affecting agricultural production: rice, sorghum, millet, vegetable crops, bananas and plantains. The Center is NCoS Mangrove Rice ECOWAS and therefore has a mandate in this specific framework research and development on rice production systems in mangroves. CRAR's headquarters are in Rokupr and it has off-station culture sites in the North, South and East of the country.
2.9.2. Meetings and visits
o NCoS field visit to Rokupr - Presentations and discussions - Introductory meeting with staff - Presentation of the NCoS and achievements
NCoS Questionnaire NCoS action plan for the transition to RCoE
- Visit of the infrastructures
Plant Breeder Laboratory, Entomology Laboratory
-harvest unit
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- Mangrove Catena Tour - Closing meeting with the NCoS team o Tours in Freetown - Courtesy visit to DG SLARI - Courtesy visit to the Ministry of Agriculture
2.9.3. Progress
o Great efforts in capacity building - Capacity building and critical mass of scientists in specific areas of mangrove rice research - Capacity building of NARS - Stakeholder training o High results and scientific performance - Results improving productivity of mangrove rice and farmers' incomes - Many publications - Extension services and technology transfer o Efforts in upgrading infrastructure and acquiring laboratory equipment - Rehabilitation of a staff housing building - Build a new block of scientific art - Improvement of the unit and post-harvest workshops
2.9.4. Overall assessment of the maturity of NCoS Mangrove Rice
The assessment of the maturity of the NCoS Mangrove rice was approached on the basis of established global criteria that are: governance, the valorization of the results of research, the contribution to the reinforcement of the SNRVA, the efficiency of the information strategy, the partnership and strategy for planning and implementing programs, the quality and adequacy of research teams, the regionality of programs, and the framework for the exercise of agricultural research. At the end of this qualitative evaluation, an overall performance is given in relation to the maturity of the Center. • Global Performance - The maturity level of NCoS Mangrove Rice has evolved to 61%. - The action plan was not evaluated because it was developed just before the consultants arrived.
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Figure 9: Overall performance of the NCoS Mangrove Rice of Sierra Leone
En Vert : Evaluation 2017/2018- En Jaune : Evaluation 2015
2.9.5. Conclusion
SIERRA LEONE’s NCoS Mangrove Rice could become ECOWAS REGIONAL REGIONAL CENTER for SPECIALIZATION
La and the implementation of the quality approach in the new laboratory and in the management of the NCoS to become a RCoE. The NCoS must quickly implement its new action plan.
2.9.6. Recommendations
• Give visibility to the regionality of NCoS Mangrove rice: o In addition to the support of AfricaRice (warmly welcomed), the NCoS Mangrove Rice must develop its "Regionality" by formalizing and strengthening its collaboration with the Mano River countries in the implementation of its activities; they should be members of the Regional Scientific Committee o Regionality in the research program should benefit from the mobility of regional experts from the Mano River countries • Develop a specific strategic plan for the NCoS (vision, mission, programming, etc.) • Continue upgrading infrastructure and acquiring equipment: o Finalize the executive dormitory in accordance with international standards o Finalize the acquisition of the equipment o Improve basic utilities (electricity, water supply, internet) • Launch a quality approach o Raise staff awareness in the quality approach
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o Spread quality assurance and accreditation approaches across all units of the new lab o Implement ISO 9001 to improve NCoS governance
2.9.7. Action plan The action plan is attached.
3. CONCLUSIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
In summary, the situation of the NCoS is as shown in the graph below.
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
Framework for Agricultural Research Exercise
Regionality of programs
Quality and adequacy of Research Teams
Partnership and Strategy of planning and implementation of Programs
Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
Contribution to the strengthening of SNRVAs
Valorisation of research results
Governance ISO Label
RICE 77% 85% 88% 84% 88% 83% 84% 88% 88% 26%
AQUACULTURE 69% 59% 50% 94% 56% 71% 75% 81% 75% 58%
PLANTAIN 61% 72% 69% 69% 69% 56% 69% 66% 67% 45%
DRY CEREALS 89% 81% 94% 94% 94% 92% 91% 91% 87% 81%
ROOTS AND TUBERS 90% 79% 94% 92% 96% 93% 93% 88% 87% 85%
MAIZE 75% 85% 88% 81% 69% 73% 81% 69% 88% 58%
FRUITS AND LEGUMES 69% 86% 63% 73% 55% 83% 88% 81% 60% 63%
MANGROVE RICE 61% 65% 61% 75% 60% 65% 70% 70% 62% 20%
LIVESTOCK 72% 85% 85% 75% 85% 60% 75% 75% 86% 30%
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Figure 9: Overall maturity of the NCoS of ECOWAS in the transformation process into RCoE
3.1. General Conclusion on the situation of NCoS
Only two NCoS visited to date have fully met the eligibility criteria for the REGIONAL CENTER
FOR EXCELLENCE. These are the NCoS Dry Cereal from Senegal and NCoS Roots and Tubers from Ghana.
The NCoS Rice of Mali, the NCoS Livestockof Niger and the NCoS Maizeof Benin fulfill the criteria of REGIONAL CENTER OF SPECIALIZATION.
The remaining NCoS still need time to finalize their migration process to RCoS and RCoE in particular due to a delay in infrastructure upgrades, the acquisition of laboratory equipment and the deployment of Quality processes (ISO 9001 and accreditation 17025).
3.2. General recommendations
- At the level of ECOWAS
o Clarify the issue of regional governance and the funding mechanisms of NCoS that have become RCoS or RCoE;
o Work to consolidate appropriate NCoS/RCoE governance in line with their regional mission and scientific performance requirements. o For RCoE sustainability, the cost of regional operations should be shared between host countries and regional users; the institutional support of CORAF and ECOWAS to the RCoE should be defined (CORAF/WECARD, ECOWAS) - At the level of CORAF/WECARD o Clearly answer questions from NARI administrators and policy makers following the Abuja
meeting on the legal status of NCoS /RCoE o Ensure institutional reinforcement of the RCoE in the WAAPP follow-up program on the transformation of agriculture being launched (CORAF/WECARD, World Bank) o Review the sustainability strategy of the financing of the centers in relation to all the financing opportunities (support of the State and ECOWAS/sponsored studies of CORAF/WECARD/international tenders/support of development partners/generation of own resources etc.)
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o Work towards a more efficient mode of procurement
o Capitalize on Best Practices within the NCoS (governance tools) o Advocacy for patenting and paying incentives for research
o Generalize the setting up of the Internet portal for the NCoS on the sites of the supervisory
institutions and set up a database of experts of each NCoS.
- At the level of the NCoS o Explore further possible areas of cooperation for the efficient operation of the capacities of
the NCoS/RCoE components o Strengthen financial resources for the implementation of the investments identified in the various action plans
o Systematise the development of strategic plans specific to each NCoS o Generalize the implementation of the quality approach.
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ANNEXES
ANNEX 1: LIST OF PERSONS MET
MALI
Name of persons met Position occupied and structure
Joseph M. Dakoko Facilitator D/PRFH
Barima També PRI/Seeds
Menichou Yolo PRI/Breeder
Ibrahim Dembélé ESP/GRN
Bandiougou Diawara ESP/GRN/Agronomist
Brahima Traoré ESP/GRN/Rural G.
Moussa Camara PRI/Water Engineer
Brema Guindo PRI/Selection
Nianankoro Kamissoko PRI/Agronomy
Minamba Bagayoko Coordinator NCoS-Rice
Ousmane Nisslibouly PBOV/Genetic Improvement
Mamadou D. Traoré PBOV/veterinary representative
Soungalo Sarra D/CRRA-Niono
Oumarou Goïta D/CRRA-Gao
M’Pié Bengali DSAT-IER
Moussa Kane Coordinator Sc.S/E-IER
Abdoulaye Sidibé IPR/IFRA
Diarisso Niamoye Yaro Scietific Coordinator
Amadou Kodio DGA/IER
BENIN
C. Gaston DOSSOUHOUI Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Bonaventure KOUAKANOU Chief of Staff of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Orou Dèkè GONROUDOBOU Deputy Chief of Staff of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Innocent TOGLA Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Marius S. AÏNA
Senior Officer at the Department of Programming and Prospective of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Nestor René AHOYO ADJOVI Deputy Director, Scietific Director of the National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB)
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Adolphe ADJANOHOUN
Director of the National Center of Specialization on Maize
(NCoS-Maize)
Alice Kouboura DJINADOU IGUE
Head of Communication and Documentation Service of
NCoS-Maize
David ARODOKOUN Former Director General of INRAB
Célestin TOKPA
Head, Administrative and Technical Service of NCoS -
Maize
Marthe MIKINHOUESSE Head of Finance Department of NCoS -Maize
Chabi GOURO YALLOU Head, Maize Program of the NCoS Maize
Nathalie KPERA Head, Planing and Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of INRAB
Guy Apollinaire MENSAH
Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council of NCoS
Maize
Camille BANKOLE Former executive of the NCoS Maize
Patrice SEWADE Coordinator of REDAD Network
Haziz SINA
Doctor in Biochemistry and Biology at the Laboratoire de Biologie et de Typage Moléculaire en Microbiologie (LBTMM) of FAST/UAC
Nadège AGBODJATO
Doctor in Biochemistry and Biology at the Laboratoire de Biologie et de Typage Moléculaire en Microbiologie (LBTMM) of FAST/UAC
Josiane SEMASSA
Doctor in Food Biotechnology at the Laboratoire de Biologie et de Typage Moléculaire en Microbiologie (LBTMM) of FAST/UAC
Sylvestre ASSOGBA
Doctoral student at the Laboratoire de Biologie et de Typage Moléculaire en Microbiologie (LBTMM) of FAST/UAC
Ricardos M. AGUEGUE
Doctoral student at the Laboratoire de Biologie et de Typage Moléculaire en Microbiologie (LBTMM) of FAST/UAC
Rachidatou SIKIROU Director of the Laboratory for Soil Science, Water and Environment (LSSEE)
Cossi Tiburce Brice OUSSOU Manager of LSSEE
Marie-Epiphane DOSSOUMOU Research Assistant of LSSEE
SENEGAL
Dr Mamadou Amadou SECK Director General of ITA
Dr Ndiaga CISSE Coordoninator of CERAAS
Dr Momar Talla GUEYE Director Research-Development, ITA
Dr Daniel FONCEKA Scientific Coordinator CERAAS
Dr Mbaye DIOP Director CNRA Bambey
Dr Djiby DIA Director du BAME
Dr Nathalie DIAGNE Research Officer CNRA
Dr Cheikh Sadhibou FALL Researcher at BAME
Pr Saliou NDIAYE Representative of the Director of ENSA
Dr Khadidiatou NDIR Teacher–Researcher at ENSA
Mme Kim FALL Communication Officer of NCoS
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BURKINA FASO
Dr Hamidou TRAORE DIRECTOR OF INERA
SERGE SAMANDOULOUCROU
ZOENABO DOUAMBA
ZENABOU SEMDE
HAGRETOU SAWADOCRO LINOSNI DIRECTOR IRSAT
LEGUET GANOU
SOULEYMANE ZONGO
ADAMA LODOUN
M.A ESTHER TRAORE
MARTHE RIENDRE BEOGO
ADAMA PARE
INOUSSA SALAMBERE
SOPHIE SOMDA
MAMADOU SANOU
P M JUDITH SAMADOULOUGOU
MAMOUNATA CONGO TIENDRE BEOGO
OLIVIER BANMORO
SANOU SEYDOU SST
SAWADOGO FLAVIENNE SOCA
KAMBOU GEORGES INERA/CMFPT/ NCoS
GUIRA MOUSSA INERA/ NCoS FL
TRAORE CHEIKH OMAR
KEEN DREBEOKO TIMBILFOU INERA/ NCoS FL
OUEDRAOGO IBRAHIM DR/DRRA/
ROUAMBA ALBERT INERA/ NCoS FL
TARPAOUT VIANNEY RESEARCHER INRAN
NIGER
Dr MELLA MAMANE DIRECTOR GENERAL INRAN
ADAKAL HASSANE Coord. NCoS-LI
MOUMOUNI ISSA Teacher-Researcher Fac Agri
Dr AROUNA AYOUBA DGPIA /MAGEL
DJIBO HASSANE PNAG/MAGEL
MOUSSA DJIBRIL KEITA DG / CMB
AMADOU BARTHE DIRECTOR OF THE STATION
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SOULEY KOUATO BACHIR RESEARCHER INRAN
BARRE CATHERINE DQ/LABOCEL
ATTO MAHAMADOU DEPUTY DIRECTOR STATION
SALIFOU ABDOU SPM/WAAPP
MANI MAMMAN RESEARCHER INRAN
MAHAMANE SELE DGPIA /CSQT
Mme GADO GARBA BALKISSA DAGBA/DGPIA
MARICHATOU HAMANI FAC AGRO
Mme SEYDOU RAMATOU INRAN
ABDOU OUANGOMMA PPA/INRAN
SOUMANA ABDOULAYE RAQ/LABOCEL
MATI MAHAMAN DPV/LABOCEL
ISSA MAIFADA MAHAMADOU DGPIA/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
NOUROU ABDOU INRAN/RESEARCHER
SOULEY M.MOUTARI LABOCEL/HEAD OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY SERVICE
Mme ADORAHAMOU DGA/CMB
ABDOU MOUSSA MAHAMAN M FAC/AGRO/LAB TECHNICIAN
Dr MOROV LABOCEL/VIROLOGIST
DAN-JIMO BAINA WAAPP/COORDINATOR
KADER ISSOUFOU DEP/MAGEL/RP/PDPA
Dr BOUKARY HABSATOU SP/CNRA
Dr MAHAMADOU IBRAHIMA HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM
OUMAROU HASSANE AGENT DEP
SIERRA LEONE
HENRY M.S KANGBO RARC/RO
D. A. KAMASA RARC/RO
AIH. S. NGANJAH RARC
NAZIV A MAH.. RARC/RO
RUGIUKU CONKH RARC/RO
SAMUEL.S. HAODY RARC/RO
IDRISS PAQQ RARC
ALPHA B JOUR RARC/RO
SAYO SESAY RARC
FATMATA A KAMARA RARC/CONF SECRETARY
MOSES GLORIE RARC/RO
ALIE CONTEK RARC/EO
ADAM S KONA RARC/RO
KENOH BANGUIER RARC/RO
FOUDU B. JENKINS RARC/RO
KAHGN J CHARLES RARC/RO
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D.R. TAYLOR RARC/SR
HASSAN JALLOH RARC/BO
IBRAHIM SOE RARC/
ALEX TANU RARC
MUSA SWARAY RARC/RO
ELHAJI QUDE RARC/ICT OFFICER
NIGERIA
GHANA
COTE DIVOIRE
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ANNEX 2: TIMETABLE OF THE MISSION
Preparation of the mission
Tuesday 11/07/17
Negotiation and conclusion of the Consultation Contract
Tuesday 1/08/17
Actual signing of the contract
Friday 11/08/17
Working session by videoconferencing (Skype) between the consultants and the WAAPP officer at the Executive Secretariat of CORAF/WECARD: Final adjustments to the mission planning and the organization of the trips
NIGERIA from 20 to 26 August 2017
Sunday 20/08 Arrival of the consultants in Abuja
Monday 21/08 Abuja: Visit to the ARCN and the Coordination Unit of the WAAPP/ECOWAS Courtesy Visit (Agriculture Department)
Tuesday 22/08 Travel to New Busa
Wednesday 23/08 Visit of the NCoS sites in New Busa (NIFFR) and ILORIN (NSPRI)
Thursday 24/08 Trip to Lagos and visit of NIOMR infrastructure
Friday 25/08 Restitution meeting
Saturday 26/08 Departure of Dr Traoré consultants for Bamako and Dr Niang for Dakar
From Monday 28/08 to Sunday 08/09: Suspension of the mission
SENEGAL from 11 to 17 Sept 2017
Sunday 10/09 Arrival of Dr Traoré in Dakar
Monday 11/09 Courtesy visit to ISRA/Visit BAME/ISRA and ITA (contribution to the activities of the NCoS)
Tuesday 12/09 Visit to CRA Bambey
Wednesday 13/09 Thiès: Visit to ENSA/CERAAS
Thursday 14/09 Restitution and return to Dakar
Friday 15/09 Working session at ES CORAF/WECARD
Saturday 16/09 Return of Dr Adama Traoré to Bamako
COTE D'IVOIRE from 18 to 24 Sept 2017
Sunday 17/09
Monday 18/09 Arrival of the consultants in Abidjan
Tuesday 19/09 Morning: Visit to the CNRA and Afternoon visit to FIRCA
Wednesday 20/09 Visit of the other institutions of the NCoS (T2E, ANADER)
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Thursday 21/09 Restitution meeting
Friday 22/09 Visit and working session with AfricaRice (for NCoS Rice)
Saturday 23/09 Departure of Dr Traoré for Bamako and Dr Niang for Dakar
GHANA from October 2nd to 7th, 2017
Sunday 1/10
Monday 2/10 Departure for Ghana - Accra
Tuesday 3/10 Courtesy visit to MofA/CSIR/WAAPP Coordination Unit
Wednesday 4/10 Departure for Kumasi (NCoS)
Thursday 5/10 Kumasi (visit to NCoS)
Friday 6/10 Restitution meeting and return to Accra
Saturday 7/10 Dr Traoré returns to Bamako and Dr Niang to Dakar
MALI from 9 to 15 October 2017
Sunday 8/10 Arrival of Dr. Niang in Bamako
Monday 9/10 Visit to CNRA and IER / Visit to NCoS Coordination in Bamako
Tuesday 10/10 Morning: Labs in Sotuba (LTA & LaboSEP) Afternoon: Trip to Segou (Overnight in Segou)
Wednesday 11/10 Arrival in Niono: visit of NCoS sites in Niono / Interview with officials of Sikasso and Mopti institutions in Niono / Visit of agricultural mechanization facilities
Thursday 12/10 Restitution meeting / Back to Bamako
Friday 13/10 Visit to ICRISAT Mali (discussions on NCoS Dry Cereals of Senegal)
Saturday 14/10 Departure of Dr Niang to Dakar
Benin from 22 to 26 January 2018
Monday 22/01 - Arrival in Cotonou and installation of the mission
Tuesday 23/01 - Courtesy visit to ProCAD Coordinator - Courtesy visit to the Director General of INRAB - Working session to harmonize the points of view on the progress of the mission - Visit of LSSEE based at CRA-Agonkanmey
Wednesday 24/01 Departure for NCoS-Maize in Niaouli - Communication 1: Presentation of the action plan for the transition to RCE-Maize and the point of their implementation - Communication 2: Presentation of NCoS-Maize Cornerstone Achievements and Research Results - Visit of NCoS-Maize infrastructures based in Niaouli
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- Discussions
Thursday 25/01 - Preparation of the report of the consultants - Restitution of the findings and recommendations of the mission
Friday 26/01 - Mission departs from Cotonou
Burkina FASO from January 30 to February 03, 2018
Tuesday 30/01 - Arrival of Consultants / Settling in
Wednesday 31/01
- Contact with the INERA management - Interview with the IRSAT team and visit lab - Travel to Bobo
Thursday 01/02 - Interview with NCoS-FL- Visit of the infrastructures in Bobo (Farako-Ba, PV)
Friday 02/02 - Return to Ouaga - Debriefing at INERA/IRSAT
Saturday 03/02 - - Departure of Consultants
Niger from 05 to 09 February 2018
Monday 5/02 Arrival of the mission in Niamey and settling in
Tuesday 6/02 Return trip to Toukounous
Visit to Toukounous Experimental Station
Wednesday 7/02 - Courtesy visit to WAAPP Acting Coordinator
- Visit of the infrastructures & equipment of LABOCEL, INRAN and
FA/UAM
- Communication 1: Presentation of INRAN Research Highlights and
Regional and International Scientific Collaboration
- Communication 2: Presentation of the FA/UAM Research
Highlights and Regional and International Scientific Collaboration
- Communication 3: Presentation of NCoS-LI achievements and
research results
- Communication 4: Presentation of the action plan for the
transition to RCoE-LI and the point on their implementation
- Discussions
Thursday 8/02 - Continued Discussions & preparation of the consultants' report
- Synthesis Meeting
- Restitution to the SG and the MAGEL Ministry of State
Friday 9/02 - Departure of Niamey from the mission
Sierra Leone from 12 to 16 February 2018
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Monday 12/02 - Arrival of Consultants in Freetown and their transfer to Rokupr
Tuesday 13/02 - Visit of NCoS Mangrove Rice to Rokupr
o Presentations of the achievements of the NCoS
o Visit NCoS infrastructure and equipment
Wednesday 14/02 - Boat trip / Catena Mangrove Tour
- Restitution to the NCoS team in Rokupr
- Departure for Freetown
Thursday 15/02 - Visits to Freetown
o Courtesy visit to DG SLARI
o Restitution meeting at SLARI General Management
Friday 16/02 Departure of the consultants for Dakar and Bamako (17/02)
WRITING AND VALIDATION OF THE REPORT
Monday 19 February to Tuesday
28 February 2018
Report writing
Monday 5th March 2018 Submission of report to CORAF for internal validation and
distribution to partners
First week of April 2018 Workshop on Validation of the Report by the actors
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ANNEX 3: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE RCOE
BENIN
FRENCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE NCoS INTO RCOE
This questionnaire was prepared to take stock of the quality of the agricultural research
environment in the NCoS/RCoE. The information that will be drawn from it should make
it possible to agree on a consensual and realistic roadmap towards their transformation
into RCoE in the ECOWAS region.
Please attach documents illustrating your comments for better understanding.
I. Presentation of the NCoS or RCoS
1. Name of the NCoS or RCoS: National Center of Specialization on Maize (NCoS-Maize) 2. Name and Surname of respondent: ADJANOHOUN Adolphe 3. Function in the structure: Director 4. Country of implantation: Benin 5. NCoS or RCoS status: NCoS 6. Cluster concerned: Maize 7. Main results obtained in the last 5 years: The action plan adopted by NCoS -Maize following the evaluation of its progress towards a Regional Center of Excellence (RCoE) in 2015 has not been implemented due to lack of funding. Thus, the main results of the NCoS -Maize are those presented during the evaluation mentioned above with the exception of ongoing training that has been completed. These results are presented below by type.
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In terms of research-development:
Food formula for Tilapia larvae;
Food formula for Tilapia fry;
Food formula for garlic rolls;
Technology diagram of Gambari lifin (corn flour);
Technology diagram of Yêkè-yêkè (corn couscous) enriched with cowpea;
Technological diagram of Yêkè-yêkè (couscous of maize) enriched with voandzou;
Technology diagram of Yêkè-yêkè (corn couscous) enriched with soy;
Gambari lifin (corn flour) of improved quality;
Yêkè-yêkè (maize couscous) enriched with soy;
Yêkè-yêkè (couscous of maize) enriched with vanduzou;
Yêkè-yêkè (corn couscous) enriched with cowpea;
Mixer-fermentor for the Ablo production paste (maize-based food);
Steamer for the production of Ablo (corn-based foods);
Hybrid dryer (solar and gas) for drying Gambari lifin (corn flour) and other products;
Directory of 345 maize production systems in the 8 agroecological zones of Benin;
Selection of TZE COMPOSITE 3 DT, TZE W Pop STR STR QPM and 3X4 Bag-TZE-
COMPOSITE maize varieties, along with their descriptions.
In terms of human resource capacity building:
81 students, including 39% women, obtained doctoral degrees from the University of Abomey-Calavi, DEA, MSc., Professional Master and Professional License
198 producers and processors, 42% of whom are women, trained in production and processing techniques and the use of various maize processing equipment
78 extension workers, including 4% of women trained on the use of different maize processing equipment
128 NARS research assistants, 20% of whom are women retrained or trained in integrated soil fertility management, integrated crop pest management and statistical analysis of biometric experiment data and approach "IAR4D", the drafting of bankable projects in Benin
42 NARS researchers and teacher-researchers, including 19% women, trained on gender mainstreaming in the design, implementation and evaluation of research and development projects
3 research assistants trained in Burkina Faso on analytical chemistry techniques, high performance liquid chromatography techniques combined with gas chromatography technique and various micronutrient and protein assay techniques. , and characterization of lipids, vitamins and amino acids and -ii- in Cuba on the management of mycorrhizal fungi in cropping systems
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6 NARS researchers, including 16% women trained in scientific writing in Burkina Faso and Ghana
13 artisans from Benin, Burkina-Faso, Cote-d'Ivoire, Mali and Senegal trained in the manufacture of "Zékédé" portable maize grinders
In terms of scientific production:
72 scientific articles published in national and international journals
39 communications to scientific fora
16 technical sheets edited
5 technical information documents published
In terms of valorization of innovations:
3 standards obtained for the processed products "GAMBARI-LIFIN -
SPECIFICATIONS" and "YÊKÈ-YÊKÈ - SPECIFICATIONS"
processing equipment produced for Mali
30 ha planted with cassava vitroplants in southern Benin
Presentation of NCoS-Maize innovations at fairs and open days
II. Framework for the exercise of agricultural research at the level of the NCoS or RCoS
8. Is there a policy to make the researcher function attractive?
Yes|X| No|__|
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Weak|__| Average|__| Good |X| Excellent|__|
Comments:
Benin has special statutes for researchers who grant them the same advantages, at equal rank, as university professors. Better still, the National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB) has an Establishment Agreement which not only takes into account the wage treatment defined in the statutes of the researchers mentioned above but also grants researchers other benefits related to their administrative functions. The Establishment Agreement also includes all the staff of INRAB, all categories combined. (You will have, on the spot, copies of the Establishment Agreement of the INRAB and the specific Statutes of the researchers).
9. Does the Center have a Policy promoting the mobility of regional researchers?
Yes|__| No|X|
If yes, how is it perceived? :
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Weak|__| Average|__| Good |__| Excellent|__|
Comments (indicate the number of researchers received by the NCoS and duration of stay): UCD
No researcher or other actor in the sub-region stayed at the NCoS -Maize after the first evaluation, due to lack of financial resources.
10. Are the modalities for retention of experts over a reasonable period of time?
Yes|__| No|X|
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Weak|__| Average|__| Good |__| Excellent|__|
Comment:
NCoS-Maize, like all the other NCoS in the sub-region, whose purpose is to pool skills, should set up a mechanism for part-time use of national and sub-regional experts in the research fields. on maize and youth training. The current priority and the limited resources available to date have only allowed us to focus on the construction of the NCoS -Maize as a national entity, that is to say, among other things, the mobilization of national expertise. This situation largely justifies the lack of consideration of the regionality aspect, that is to say, among other things, the mobilization of subregional expertise. Efforts will in the future have to focus on the construction of the NCoS -Maize as a regional entity.
III. Regional coverage of Research Programs
11. Do the programs of the Center have a national or regional dimension? Yes|X| No|__|
If yes, which countries are covered (specify the programs concerned):
All the countries of the West African sub-region.
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IV. Quality and adequacy of research teams in relation to priority programs
12. Is the expertise of researchers and technical staff recognized at the regional or international level? Yes|X| No|__|
Comments (give membership composition by level of study):
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The NCoS-Maize has 472 researchers belonging to universities, research
institutions, NGOs and private firms of the NARS, working to promote the maize
sector. This staff is composed, by level of study, as follows:
Holders of a Doctorate: 50%
Holders of an MSc. or DEA: 35%
Holders of an engineering degree or a Master's degree: 15%.
Better still, innovations generated by the NCoS -Maize are strongly requested by
the subregion and Researchers and Teacher-Researchers of NCoS -Maize are
regularly invited to national and international fora.
13. How do you perceive the critical mass of researchers and technical staff?
Weak|__| Average |X| Good |__| Excellent|__|
Comments:
NCoS-Maize is not yet a national entity justifies that the human resources available in the Research Centers of INRAB and in the university entities are moderately mobilized around the activities of NCoS-Maize. The effective implementation of the action plan approved by all stakeholders, for the transformation from NCoS-Maize into RCoE-Maize will enhance the critical mass of researchers and technical staff of NCoS-Maize.
14. Is there a plan to strengthen technical skills?
Nonexistent|X| Weak|__| Average|__| Good |__| Excellent|__|
Comments:
The fact that the NCoS-Maize has not yet succeeded in mobilizing all the national
human resources it needs justifies that it does not have a plan to strengthen the
technical skills of its staff. It is important to highlight that the development and
implementation of the plan to strengthen the technical skills of the staff of the NCoS-
Maize are provided for in the action plan of its transition to RCoE-Maize.
15. Are training courses evaluated periodically?
Yes|__| No|X|
Comments:
Since NCoS-Maize does not have a training plan, it is difficult to evaluate the isolated
training organized by NCoS-Maize for researchers, research assistants and other NCoS-
Maize stakeholders.
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16. Is the involvement of regional expertise real?
Nonexistent|__| Weak|_X_| Average|__| Good |__| Excellent|__|
Comments:
One of the weaknesses identified at the end of the first evaluation of the
transformation of the NCoS-Maize into a RCE-Maize was the low consideration of the
aspect of regionality. Proposed actions have been made in the NCoS-Maize Action
Plan to attain RCoE-Maize. The non-implementation of the Plan jeopardizes any
progress of the NCoS-Maize in this area.
V. Conformity of equipment and facilities to priority programs
1. Do the research premises and facilities meet the requirements of the priority programs?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |X__| Very well|__|
Comments:
1. One of the weaknesses identified at the end of the first evaluation of the transformation of the NCoS-Maize into a RCoE-Maize was the low consideration of the aspect of regionality. Proposed actions have been made in the NCoS-Maize Action Plan to attain RCoE-Maize. The non-implementation of the Plan jeopardizes any progress of the NCoS-Maize in this area.
2. Does the center have a critical mass of equipment and materials for carrying out
all research activities?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |_X_| Very well|__|
Comments:
1. The Universities are well equipped. Efforts still need to be made to equip national
institutions with adequate infrastructure. Steps are underway for the Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
2. Is there a device for checking the conformity of inputs, equipment and installations?
Yes|__| No|_X_|
Comments:
The quality approach is not yet committed.
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VI. Partnership and Participatory Strategy for Program Planning and Implementation
2. Is there planning for research activities? does it involve researchers from the
region?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |__| Very well|_X_|
Comments:
1. The NCoS-Maize has a research program developed with the participation of actors
in the maize sector of the sub-region.
2. Is the validation mechanism of the research steps set up and functional?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |_X_| Very well|__|
Comments:
1. NARS organizes scientific workshops at UAC and INRAB to validate research results.
WAAPP organized a special scientific workshop to validate the results of the
research and development projects it funded.
The Scientific and Technical Committee of NCoS-Maize (STC/ NCoS-Maize) has sat
several times to validate the results of research funded by NCoS-Maize.
2. Are the research protocols formalized and applied?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Moderately|__| Fairly good |__| Very good|__|
Comments:
1. This question is not included
2. Is there an internal Quality Control plan?
Not at all|_X_| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |__| Very well|__|
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Comments:
The quality approach is not yet committed.
VII. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
Is there a real policy of institutional communication?
Nonexistent|__| Weak|__| Average|__| Good |__| Excellent|_X_|
Comments:
1. A strategic plan for communication and information management has been
developed by NCoS-Maize, with a five-year operational plan and an operational plan
for 2017 that has not been implemented for lack of financial resources.
2. Is there communication of the research results to the beneficiaries?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relativelt well |_X_| Very well|__|
Comments:
1. Technical sheets and other technical information and dissemination documents are
published and distributed to beneficiaries. The NCoS-Maize participates in all the
national and departmental fairs organized. Open days are organized.
2. Are the results of the research documented and protected?
Not at all|X_| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |__| Very well|__|
Comments:
NCoS-Maize organized an information workshop for researchers on intellectual
property, led by the Head of the National Agency for Intellectual Property (ANaPI).
Since then, no further action has been taken.
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VIII. Contribution tothe stren gtheing of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
2. Is the Center in permanent partnership with the SNRVA?
Yes|_X_| No|__|
If yes, which ones and in which areas?
The NCoS-Maize is conceived as the branch of the National System of Agricultural Research
(NARS) working for the promotion of the maize sector. Better still, the NCoS-Maize
integrates within it the Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
in charge of agricultural advisory and extension.
2. Does the Center have a network of scientific and technical partners?
Yes|__| No|_X_|
If yes, which ones and in which areas?
IX. Valorization of results of research and innovations
2. Is there a monitoring of the use of research results?
Not at all|__| Weakly|_ X _| Averagely|__| Relatively well |__| Very well|__|
Comments:
Although the Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in
charge of agricultural advisory and extension is a component of NCoS-Maize, the
weaknesses identified in the governance of NCoS-Maize have not allowed to benefit
from the attributions of this direction. The functioning of the governance bodies of
NCoS-Maize, as planned following the first evaluation of NCoS-Maize, is included in
the work plan of the NCoS-Maize under the WAAPP Additional Fund.
NCoS-Maize each has a work and budget plan (AWPB), the implementation of which
is evaluated weekly by the Director of NCoS-Maize at a meeting of Service heads.
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2. Does the Center have diversified sources of revenue for its operation?
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3. Are the research results applied to the benefit of the populations?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |_X_| Very well|__|
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
X. Governance of the Center
4. Does the NCoS have a strategic plan for the implementation of its research programs?
Yes|__| No|_X_|
If yes, give the period covered by the strategic plan (in years): _________
Comments:
The development of the NCoS-Maize strategic plan is included in the NCoS-Maize
work plan under the WAAPP Additional Fund.
5. Is the medium and long-term vision of the Center broken down into objectives?
Yes|__| No|__|
Comments:
These aspects will be taken into account in the Strategic Plan.
6. Is the internal organization clearly defined (organizational chart, function sheet,
etc.)?
Not at all|__| Weakly|_X_| Averagely|__| Relatively well |__| Very well|__|
Comments:
The governance bodies of NCoS-Maize will be established with the start of the additional
WAAPP phase.
7. Are management procedures established and enforced?
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Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well |__| Very well|_X_|
Comments:
The management of NCoS-Maize resources is governed by INRAB’s Manual of Accounting
and Financial Procedures. The particularities of World Bank resource management are
taken into account.
8. Does the center have governance bodies?
Yes|_X_| No|__|
If yes, which bodies are they (Scientific Committee, Governing Board, etc.)?
Comments:
The NCoS-Maize has a Scientific and Technical Committee that has been working for four
(4) years. This Scientific and Technical Committee has been opened to the skills of the
sub-region. Since then, it has not yet resumed its operation. The Management Committee
and the Council of Managers of the NCoS -Maize’s stakeholder structures will be established
with the start of the additional WAAPP phase.
9. Are governance bodies functional, and do they periodically hold management meetings?
Not at all|__| Weakly|__| Averagely|__| Relatively well|__| Very well|__|
Comments:
See previous answer
10. Is there a performance management framework (periodic meetings, dashboard to
evaluate performance)?
Yes|_X_| No|__|
Comments:
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The NCoS-Maize each has an annual work and budget plan (AWPB), the implementation of
which is evaluated weekly by the Director of NCoS-Maize at a meeting of Service heads.
11. Does the Center have diversified sources of revenue to operate?
Yes|__| No|_X_|
Comments: (specify % of commissioned projects, commissioned projects and grants in the
overall operating budget of the Center)
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
12. Does the Center receive funding from regional institutions for its research programs?
Yes|_X_| No|__|
Comments: (specify the% in the overall operating budget of the Center and the relevant
regional institutions)
NCS-Maize has bid for calls for projects launched by CORAF/WECARD. To date, the amount
mobilized through this channel by NCoS-Maize is, to date, 12% of the NCoS-Maize research
funds.
XI. ISO certification and environmental management
40. Is there a Quality Manual for the Center?
Yes|__| No|_X_|
Comments:
Provisions are underway for the LSSEE.
41. Does the center have an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified Quality Management System?
Yes|__| No|_X_|
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If Yes: Indicate the nature of the ISO and the date of obtaining accreditation:
Nature accreditation:
Date it was obtained:
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
42. Does the center have other international recognitions?
Yes|__| No|__|
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
43. Is a customer listening and malfunction management system in place?
Yes|__| No|__|
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
44. Is the environmental dimension taken into account in the management of the Center?
Yes|_X_| No|__|
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COLLABORATION
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BURKINA FASO
FRENCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE
TRANSFORMATION OF NCoS INTO RCoE
This questionnaire was prepared to take stock of the quality of the agricultural research
environment in the NCoS/RCoE. The information that will be drawn from it should make
it possible to agree on a consensual and realistic roadmap towards their transformation
into RCoE in the ECOWAS region.
Please attach documents illustrating your comments for better understanding.
I. Presentation of the NCoS or RCoS
1. Name of the NCoS or RCoS: National Center for Specialization on Fruits and Legumes (NCoS-FL) 2. First name and surname of respondent: Dr. Hamidou Traore 3. Function in the structure: Coordinator of NCoS-FL 4. Country of implantation: Burkina Faso 5. NCoS or RCoS status: NCoS 6. Cluster concerned: Fruits and Legumes (Mango, onion, tomoto) 7. Main results obtained in the last 5 years:
See the following documents attached:
Summary of achievements of NCoS-FL in the last five years
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III. Framework for the exercise of agricultural research at the level of the NCoS or RCoS
8. Is there a policy to make the researcher function attractive?
Yes|X| No|__|
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Weak|__| Average|__| Good |X| Excellent|__|
Comments:
9. Does the Center have a Policy Promoting the Mobility of Regional Researchers?
Yes | X | No | |
If so, how is it perceived? :
Weak | | Moderate | X | Good | _ | Excellent _
Comments (indicate the number of researchers received by the CNS and the length of
stays)
• Stay of (04) month in the Reunion island of a doctoral student for the molecular
characterization of the strains collected on bacteriosis; (2015)
• Stay of one (01) month of a doctoral student in Yamoussokro for the characterization
of nematode strains, (2015)
• Stay of one (01) week of two (02) researchers at the CNRA of Cote d'Ivoire for a
training on the multiplication of plantain and its introduction in Burkina Faso, (2014)
• 2-week stay of one (01) researcher and one (01) teacher from the Nazi Boni
University of Bobo-Dioulasso in Denmark to take practical laboratory courses in
pesticide residue analysis (2015)
• Weekly stay of 04 researchers from NCoS-FL at INIDA (Research Institute) of Cape
Verde (2016)
Adoption of new laws and decrees improving the status of teacher-researchers and researchers Revalorization of the career after promotion of researchers at CAMES State commitment to the renewal of research staff (2013-2019)
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• Participation of 05 researchers in the study trip to Brazil organized by
CORAF/WECARD from August 12 to 24, 2013, to which delegations from the nine WAAP
NCoS also took part;
• Participation of 02 NCoS-FL researchers in the study trip organized by the WAAPP-
Burkina Faso in Senegal (ITA/Dakar) for a week (May 31 to June 8, 2013) to get
acquainted with the manufacture of composite bread at cereal flour base;
• Participation of a delegation of researchers (Agroeconomist, food technologist,
breeder, etc.) to the study trip on the production, processing and export/marketing
of mango in Germany (Salon Fruit Logistica) and Peru 7 as of February 12, 2012. Mango
stakeholders (2 producers and 2 exporters) were associated with this trip;
• Welcome of a delegation from Côte d'Ivoire on the experience of drying mangoes
(in June 2013);
• Reception of a Nigerian delegation of 18 actors (scientists, producers, technologist)
on the drying of mango;
• Welcoming two Ghanaian delegations (April and September 2014) to inquire about
fruit and vegetable research experience (mango, onion and tomato)
• Welcome three Senegalese delegations (May and July 2015 and October 2014) to
inquire about the fruit and vegetable research experience (mango, onion and tomato)
10. Are there modalities for the retention of experts over a reasonable period of time?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, how is it perceived?
Weak Average Good X Excellent
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Comments :
III. Regional coverage of Research Programs
11. Do the Center's programs have a national or regional dimension?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, which countries are covered (specify the programs concerned):
IV. Quality and adequacy of research teams in relation to priority programs
12. Is the expertise of researchers and technical staff recognized at the regional or
international level?
Yes | X | No | |
Comments (give membership composition by level of study):
Disciplines/specialties Research
Fellow
Research
Engineers
Selection and improvement 5 2
Agronomy 3 3
Entomology 6 2
Phytopathology 4 1
Nematology 0 1
Weed Science 2 1
Virology 2 1
Ecotoxicology/Toxicology 2 1
Agro-socio-economy/Technology Transfer 2 7
- The status of associate researchers provided for in the CNRST's organizational texts allows for as long as desired
lengths of stay.
The center conducted regional planning prior to the implementation of these research programs. Participants in this
programming workshop included researchers from other WAAPP countries. Thus, technologies generated such as wintering
tomato varieties have been shared with many requesting countries (Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone,
Senegal).
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Irrigation water management 1 2
Agricultural Mechanization/Machinist 2 2
Transformation/conservation 4 5
Total 32 28
13. How do you perceive the critical mass of researchers and technical staff?
Weak Moderate Good [ X ] Excellent
Comments:
14. Is there a plan to strengthen technical skills??
Nonexistent
Low Averag
e
Good Excellent
The research staff is well represented and qualified on all the disciplines dealt with in the themes dealt with by the center. It
is however aging hence the need to maintain recruitments and the transfer of skills to the next generation. Thus, the research
and support staff is being fleshed out through the recruitment policy of young researchers engaged since 2013 and which
continues. These recruitments will further strengthen the critical mass of the center.
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Comments:
15. Are training courses evaluated periodically?
Yes | | No | X
Comments:
16. Is the involvement of the regional expertise real?
Noneistent| | Weak| __ | Moderate Good |X| Excellent
Comments:
V. Conformity of equipment and facilities to priority programs
17. Do the research premises and facilities meet the requirements of the priority
programs?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | _ | Fairly good | X | Very good ||
The plan has been developed with the support of WAAPP and is currently being implemented mainly with degree programs
(Master and PhD). This staff capacity building plan fits very well into the capacity building plan put in place by the CNRST.
Ongoing training, many researchers and technicians regularly benefit from workshops and training courses on various topics.
Yes, we have a good involvement of the regional expertise:
Training on mass culture of fruit flies in Benin
Training on the use of parasitoids at ICIPE in Kenya
Multiplication of plantain by the technique of PIF in Côte d'Ivoire
Molecular biology at LAPSE (Dakar) and IITA (Nigeria)
Participation of researchers from the subregion in the committee of independent experts to evaluate research projects.
Evaluations are done after the training but there are no other periodic evaluations
The center is housed in an Institute covering all the agricultural regions of the country, with research stations and antennas,
various specialized laboratories (soil-water-plant, phytopathology, weed science, biotechnology, food technology, ecotoxicology,
entomology, bacteriology , etc.). Infrastructures such as greenhouses and market gardening perimeters with localized irrigation
need to be strengthened.
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18. Does the center have a critical mass of equipment and materials for carrying out all
research activities?
Not at all | | Weak | | Moderately | | Fairly good | X | Very good |
Comments:
19. Is there a device for checking the conformity of inputs, equipment and installations?
Yes | X | No | |
Comments:
VI. Partnership and Participatory Strategy for Program Planning and Implementation
20. Is there planning for research activities? does it involve researchers from the
region?
Not at all | | Low | | Moderately | | Relatively well | | Very good | X
Comments:
21. Is the validation mechanism of the research steps set up functionalLe dispositif de validation des
étapes de recherche est-il mis en place et fonctionnel ?
Not at all | | Low | | Moderately | | Relatively well | | Very good | X
The first phase of WAAPP enabled the construction of the CNS-FL central laboratory. However, the necessary equipment
could not be acquired. If the old laboratories have some equipment and materials in good condition, their adequacy to the
requirements of the standards referred to by the CRE is not effective. Thus, it is necessary to renew some equipment, which began
with the receipt of chromatographs and centrifuges last generation. In addition, the center is being reinforced with laboratory
equipment by ECOWAS to make it a reference laboratory for the sub-region.
Quality controls exist for inputs in this case the CSP for pesticides, the national scheme for quality control of fertilizers and seed
registration. Conformity testing of laboratory equipment is provided by the Metrology Department. The monitoring of the quality
approach exists for the Food Technology laboratory and must be progressively extended to the other laboratories of the center.
This planning is done through bodies such as the Program Committee, the Scientific Committee, the Committee of Independent
Experts made up of experts from the subregion, the regional planning workshops that involve the countries of the subregion.
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,
22. Are the research protocols formalized and applied?
Not at all | | Lowly | | Moderately | Relatively well | | Very good | X
Comments:
23. Is there an internal Quality Control plan?
Not at all | |Weakly]| Moderately | |Relatively well | __ |Very good |X
Comments:
VII. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
24. Is there a real policy of institutional communication ?
InexistentI
Excellent
Comments:
Bien Weak I Moyenne
Existence:
Committee of Independent Experts (CEI),
Scientific and Management Committee (CSG),
Project/Program Evaluation Commission
Governing Board (GB)
The protocols are formalized:
Research teams
Protocols discussed, evaluated and validated by the IEC
There is close monitoring of researchers, teams and project managers Control is through:
World Bank-Government supervision mission;
Periodic visits by the NCoS-FL, DAP, the Director and the DG of the CNRST;
Committee of Independent Experts,Commission scientifique (CS)
Existence of a communication plan
Participation in regular meetings of rural development institutions;
Partnership through conventions;
Publications of scientific articles in the journal "Science et Technique du CNSRT", renowned journals, etc.
Publications of events and information in the Institution Info Bulletin
The animation of the facebook page of the centerRéalisation de films documentaires, de débats télévisés, d’autres supports de
promotion des résultats du centre
X
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25. Is the communication of the research results to the beneficiaries?
Not at all | | Lowly | | Moderately | | Relatively well | Very good X
Comments:
26. Are the results of the research documented and protected?
Not at all | | Lowly | | Moderately | | Relatively well | Very good X
Comments:
The results are documented through progress reports, completion reports, scientific
articles, data sheets and extension documents. In addition, 06 technologies are being
protected at OAPI and new varieties are being approved (sweet potatoes with orange
flesh, cowpea, sorghum, millet and hybrid maize).
Using the media to broadcast innovations (documentary films, TV debates, TV reports, etc.)
Dissemination of fact sheets and extension documents,
Exchange visits and demonstration in plots,
Open days,
Animation of technology showcases,
Training,
Workshops on the return of research results (symposium 2016 and 2017 in sight).
The results are well documented but poorly protected;
However, there is the intellectual property right, and the varieties are registered
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VIII. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension
Systems (SNRVA)
27. Is the Center in permanent partnership with the SNRVA?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, which ones and in which areas:
28. Does the Center have a network of scientific and technical partners?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, which ones and in which areas:
IX. Valorisation of research results and innovations
29. Is there a monitoring of the use of research results?
The center is in partnership with the General Directorate of Plant Productions, which houses the Department of Extension and Development Research, in charge of extension and R & D. This partnership makes seeds available for improved varieties, technical data sheets on technical itineraries, training of agricultural technicians and supervisors and seed inspectors; Institute of Rural Development / Polytechnic University of Bobo: Supervision of Engineers in Agricultural Extension; Matourkou Polyvalent Agricultural Center: Training and mentoring of trainees of ministry officials in charge of agriculture; Non-Governmental Organizations .;
- - Institute of Rural Development (IDR) - Polytechnic University of Bobo-Dioulasso (UPB): Scientific Collaboration and Training
- - Training and Research Unit / Life Sciences and Earth, University Ouaga I Pr JKZ: Scientific Collaboration and Training
- - International Institute of Water (2iE), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso): Scientific collaboration, research and training;
- - WAAPP / WAAPP countries (Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, Togo): Scientific cooperation, capacity building and technology exchange;
- - AVRDC: Exchange of genetic material and conduct of joint projects - - ICIPE: Exchange of biological materials and capacity building on biological control of fruit flies - - IITA: Capacity building on the fight against fruit flies - - IRD: with the LMI Patho Bios: In the field of phytopatology and molecular biology - - CIRAD: Capacity Building in Molecular Characterization - - IAEA: In Austria on the development and implementation of methods for controlling fruit flies; - - African Center for Banana and Plantain Research (CARBAP): Scientific Collaboration, Research and
Training; - - Institute of Agricultural Research of Brazil (EMBRAPA): Bacterioses of the mango tree
- Scientific Committee of NCoS-FL;
- - International Water Management Institute (IWMI): Scientific collaboration research on water and irrigation;
- - Michigan State University (MSU) East Lansing, Michigan: Scientific Collaboration and Training
X
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Not at all Weakly |. Averagely| _ Relatively well Very
good |
Comments:
30. Are the results of research applied for the benefit of the people?
?
Not at all
Weakly
Moderately | __ | Relatively well | X| Very well |
There is a monitoring of the use of research results through the mechanism of the Ministry of Agriculture. We also note the
follow-up by the inter-branches of the fruit and vegetable sectors, the Regional Chambers of Agriculture (CRA), the multi-
stakeholder platforms of the priority sectors of the NCoS-FL. An impact study of the technologies disseminated has been
conducted and on certain technologies, the evaluations are permanent (dynamics of flies and mealybugs, adoption of techniques
for controlling fruit flies.
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Comments:
X. 31. Does the NSC have a strategic plan for the implementation of its research
programs?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, give the period covered by the strategic plan (in years):
Comments:
32. Is the medium and long-term vision of the Center broken down into objectives?
Yes | X| No | |
Comments:
NCoS-FL is expected to become a Center of Excellence in Fruit and Vegetable Research in
the CORAF/WECARD space. The missions of this Center are: (i) to contribute to the
generation and dissemination of improved technologies for fruit and vegetable value
chains, including mango, onion and tomato for all ECOWAS member countries, (ii)
contribute to capacity building and mobility of researchers, other categories of personnel
and actors in agricultural value chains at national and sub-regional level, in partnership
with other national centers of specialization (NCoS) and national agricultural research
(NARS).
33. Is the internal organization clearly defined (organization chart, function sheet, etc.)?
Not at all | | ________ Weakly | ___________ | Moderately | ____ | Fairly
Good |X | Very Good
Comments:
34. Les procédures de gestion sont-elles établies et appliquées ?
The WAAPP impact study revealed that some results have been adopted and integrated into the users' production systems. Of
particular note is the adoption of improved varieties of seeds, integrated crop protection methods, and product conservation /
processing technologies.
There is a strategic plan that directs the center's research to national concerns, namely PSREA 2014-2022 which has been integrated into the CNRS Strategic Plan (2015-2024), serving as a repository for all Research Institutes and Centers of the CNRST.
Yes, the NCoS has an organization chart with clearly defined positions and functions. This device works
around the center coordinator.
10 years (2015 – 2024)
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34. Are management procedures established and enforced?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | ____ | Moderately ____ | Fairly Good | | ____ Very good X
Commens:
35. Does the center have governance bodies?
Yes | X | No
If yes, which bodies are they (Scientific Committee, Governing Board, etc.)?
Comments:
36. Are governance bodies functional, and do they periodically hold management meetings?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately |X | Fairly good | | Very good |
Comments:
37. Is there a performance management framework (periodic meetings, dasnboard to evaluate performance)?
Yes |X| No | ___ |
Comments:
Management procedures apply to all CNRST institutes
The NCoS was initially established as a research department and as such integrated into the INERA
organization chart. In addition to the CSG as a governance body, it has specific governance bodies such as
the IEC, the activity planning commission and the coordination committee.
The governance bodies are functional but need to be strengthened because the sudden cessation of the
first phase of WAAPP, main support of the center has dealt a blow to the regularity of the proceedings.
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38. Does the Center have diversified sources of revenue to ensure its operation?
Yes |X | No | __ |
Comments:
39. Does the Center receive funding from regional institutions for its research programs?
Yes | | No | X |
Comments: (specify the % in the overall operating budget of the Center and the relevant regional institutions)
40. Existe un manuel Qualité du Centre ?
Oui | | Non |X|.
XI. ISO certification and environmental management
40. Is there a Quality Manual for the Center?
Yes | | No | X |.
Comments:
The central laboratory of NCoS-FL has just been received and must be equipped before full
operation. The quality approach will therefore be initiated for this purpose. Documents on
ISO certification and good laboratory practices were finalized in August 2017.
41. Does the center have an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified Quality Management
System?
Yes | X | No | |
If Yes: indicate the nature of the ISO and the date of obtaining accreditation
Nature of accreditation: ISO 17025 for the DTA laboratory since 2009
Comments:
42. Does the center have other international recognitions?
Yes | | No | X |
There are Management Committees (MCs) which are quarterly and the Scientific and Management Board (CSG) which is
annual. To these bodies is added the sessions of the IEC, The quarterly meetings of the NCoS-FL.
However, only a few commissioned projects on fruit fly control are funded through the regional window (80%).
However, the salaries of the staff of the Center are regularly paid by the State
Regional institutions contribute nearly 40% of the Center's budget
This accreditation is still maintained and its renewal was effective at the last evaluation in 2016.
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43. Is a customer listening and malfunction management system in place?
Yes | X | No | |
Comments:
44. Is the environmental dimension taken into account in the management of the Center?
Yes | X | No | |
Comments:
Comments:
All the research projects implemented by the NCoS-FL have been evaluated and the
environmental and social safeguards measures taken for this purpose.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COLLABORATION
The system exists. Customer listening is done through the regional offices and the INERA environmental and agricultural
research stations.
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GHANA
ENGLISH
QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF NCOS INTO RCOE
This questionnaire has been developed to assess the quality status of the agricultural research environment of
the NCoS/RCoE. The information coming out of this survey should allow agreeing on a consensual and
realistic roadmap to go for the transformation of NCoS into RCoE of ECOWAS area.
[You are please requested to join documents supporting your comments for a better
comprehension].
I. Presentation of NCoS or RCoS
1. Name of NCoS or RCoS: ROOT AND TUBER CROPS
2. Given Name and Name of Coordinator: DR. REGINA SAGOE 3. Function in the structure: COORDINATE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 4. Country of Location: GHANA 5. Status of NCoS or RCoS : NCoS
6. Cluster concerned: CSIR-Soils Research Institute, Plant Genetic and Resources Research Institute, Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Food Research Institute, Animal Research Institute; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; University of Cape Coast; University of Development Studies; University of Education, Winneba - Mampong Campus; University of Ghana; Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Crops Services, Extension, Women in Agricultural Development, Animal Production)
7. Key achievement of the last 5 years:
Generation of improved technologies
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Cocoyam (3 Xanthosoma sp & 4 Colocasia sp), cassava (6 in collaboration with
AGRA + 2 WAAPP), sweetpotato (6), yam (4 Dioscorea alata).
Post-harvest and improved management technologies for most of the root and tuber
crops were generated and promoted among actors along the value chain.
o Improved management technologies for high root and tuber productivity
include the following:
yam sett size and density management for export
New cocoyam rapid multiplication technology which increase
multiplication ratio
Aeroponic system for rapid multiplication of yam using yam vine
o Post-harvest technologies
Value addition products that extend shelf life for cassava, cocoyam,
sweetpotato
Fresh yam storage structures
Over Six improved technologies for increased root and tuber crops productivity were
shared with other ECOWAS countries.
In 2013, 3 cassava varieties - CRI-Ampong, CRI-Broni and CRI-Sikabankye were
shared with Togo, Benin, Cote D’Ivoire, and Mali.
Improved yam variety CRI- Mankrong pona supplied as in vitro plantlets to Cote
D’Ivoire in 2014.
Four sweetpotato varieties (CRI-Apomuden, Otoo, Bohye and Patron) were also sent
to Senegal, Cote D’Ivoire and Gambia in 2015.
Five improved cassava varieties were shared with Niger delegations that visited
the NCoS in August 2016.
July 2017, 6 cassava varieties (CRI-Ampong, CRI-Sikabankye, CRI-Broni, CRI-
Otuhia, CRI-Bankyehemaa & CRI-Duadekpakpa) were sent to FNDASP, a AGRO-
SYLVO PASTORAL institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development in Senegal-Dakar in quantities that can establish 1.5acres.
Technology dissemination
To support an accelerated technology dissemination in Ghana,
Cassava planting materials that can establish 366.4 hectares were supplied to MoFA,
producers and processors.
Cocoyam setts that can establish about 3 ha and
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Quantities of Seed yams setts of the 3 released varieties and quality declared seeds of
preferred local yams that can established 2.44ha were supplied to MoFA as breeder
seeds to produce foundation seeds.
Sweetpotato vines that can establish 5 ha were supplied to MoFA, Farmers, Farm &
basic institutions, students and Researchers.
Nincongo Innovation Platform supported to establish a 20 acre CRI Ligri and
Apomuden sweet potato varieties in their field
Technical backstopping were provided for the following:
Rapid multiplication of root and tuber crops, such as the yam vine technique for seed
yam production;
Cocoyam growth chamber technique for seedling multiplication;
Mainstreaming gender and climate change in agricultural development.
In 2015, scientist provided technical inputs in the development of factsheet and
brochures on Root and Tuber Crops Production Guides and Good Agricultural
Practices.
Scientific and technical publications
42 refereed journal papers on root and tuber crops
40 conference papers presented on root and tuber crops,
1 book chapter on molecular fingerprinting and selection of appropriate media for rapid
multiplication of 3 released yam varieties in vitro
2 handbooks on WAAPP NCoS activities and achievement,
1 abstract on R&T regional conference 2016 published. Regional Conference proceedings
being prepared for publication in the next edition of the CRI peer reviewed journal in
2017
4 technical reports on Root and tuber value chain analysis in Ghana and
4 technical reports on root and tuber adoption studies
Cassava and sweetpotato video documentary available. Sweetpotato documentary aired
on local TV channel and cassava posted on YouTube.
5 training guides on Root and Tuber Crops entrepreurship produced
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The biotechnology center provided the space for the following:
Generation of technologies and/or procedures for virus indexing, genotyping,
multiplication and conservation for all root and tuber crops.
Released crop varieties and some elite lines of cassava, cocoyam, yam, sweetpotato,
rice, cowpea and soybeans in Ghana were fingerprinted and documented – to protect
technologies developed and shared.
Cleaned or virus index materials were made available for Liberia (Cassava), Nigeria
(Sweetpotato) and Burkina Faso (Sweetpotato) in 2015
Capacity Building
Both academic and non-academic training were achieved for national and regional
stakeholders.
In promoting research results and capabilities among regional stakeholders, 29 actors
from the World Bank and the Sub Regional WAAPP and NCoS coordinators visited
the centre in May 2016
44 scientists paid a familiarization visit to the biotech lab – Ghana, Malawi, USA,
Haiti, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, B-Faso, Mali
14 private producers - COPROMA, scientists and government officials from Niger
visited the centre to ascertain technologies available and explore avenues for future
collaboration in August 2016. Five Cassava varieties were shared with them and they
later came back to the MOFA to collect large quantities of these varieties.
15 Senegalese youth of ANIDA & PRODA visited to explore opportunities for
Business Development in September 2016.
2 Regional R&T Conferences were organised in 2014 and May 2016 – network and
created a platform where scientific findings were shared and develop Regional
concept notes developed.
23 scientists from the sub region visited the Biotechnology, research fields and
virology laboratories (2013 – 2016).
9 scientists from the center received support to attend conferences and study tours.
Mentoring of young scientists officially launched by the institute.
Graduate training support -19 NCoS staff (8 Females &11Males) received funding; 8
Masters out of which 7 have graduated; 1 submitted thesis and 11 PhD out of which
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5 have completed and back to their jobs while remaining 6 will graduate by end of
2017.
2 scientists received support to attend an international R&T conference
1 Technical staff – laboratory and equipment operation training workshop in Kenya
In service training of Biotech-lab technicians and 109 NCoS research staff on
statistical software and designs, electronic information use and environmental
awareness.
10 laboratory technicians from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Ghana trained on
sweetpotato virus indexing (CIP funding) in 2015
Contributed to the strengthening of other actors on the value chain through organized
training in the following areas:
Training modules for other actors in the value chain developed as part of CRI
plan
24 Innovation Platform (IP) facilitators (extension) in Ghana trained on IP
Soft Skills by ICRA
29 extension agent and NGOs from 17 districts on Good Agricultural Practice
and Agribusiness Development organized in September 2016 (co-sponsors
COTVET)
507 IP members received training in the following: IPM for sweetpotato and
agricultural marketing training; GAP, Financial management & agricultural
marketing and on safe use of chemicals
535 farmers benefited from training, field days and participatory technology
generation activities.
Regional training on root and tuber crops entrepreneurship was successfully
organized for 28 young researchers, technicians and producers from the sub region in
July 2017
II. Framework of agricultural research at the NCoS or RCoS Level
8. Is there a policy aiming at attracting scientist position?
Yes X No|
If yes, how is it seen?
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Weak| | Moderate| | Good |X| Excellent| |
Comments:
There is an opportunity for study leave with salary and fringe benefits for capacity building for scientists.
Retired scientist are replaced to ensure continuity in research activities, through recruitment and post graduate training.
9. Does the Center have a motivating policy for the mobility of regional scientists?
Yes |X| No| |
If yes, how is it seen?
Weak| | Moderate| | Good |X| Excellent| |
Comments:
20 scientists visited the institute from Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Burkina Faso
Sabbatical leave opportunity exist for scientist to move to other regions or institutions to conduct research activities.
Modern good research facilities exist as an attraction for international scientific research collaboration.
Scientists attended international conferences, study tours and regional planning workshops.
10. Are there modalities for maintaining experts for reasonable period?
Yes |X| No| |
If yes, how is it seen?
Weak| | Moderate| | Good X Excellent| |
Comment: Conditions of service allows for the retention of retired staff (Chief and Principal Research
Scientists) who have reached tenure of service; this allows for mentoring of young scientist.
Scientist are employed on a renewable contract basis. Scientist on study leave are made to sign bonds to work twice the number of years they
spent on study leave.
Regional cover of research programmes
11. Does the research programmes of the Centre have national and regional dimension?
Yes |X| No| |
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If yes, which are the countries covered (list down the programmes concerned): DALIMA (Cassava) - Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire;
which was coordinated by CRI West Africa Virology Epidemiology Programme (WAVE-Cassava) - Ghana, Nigeria,
Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire. SASHA-CIP (Sweetpotato)- Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Burkina
Faso CAYSEED (Yam)- Ghana, Nigeria; coordinated by CRI YIISFWA (Yam) - Ghana, Nigeria
III. Quality and adequacy of research teams with regard to priority programmes
12. Are the scientists and technical staff expertise recognized at regional or international
level?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments (Give composition and number according to academic degrees):
Cassava Programme – 7 PhD; 5 MSc/MPhil; Yam Programme- 8 PhD; 7 MSc/MPhil; Sweetpotato Programme – 4 PhD; 9 MSc/MPhil; Cocoyam Programme – 5 PhD; 9 MSc/MPhil; Socio-economics/Biometrics/training – 3 PhD; 8 MSc/MPhil. Biotechnology/ Biochemistry – 3 PhD; 8 MSc./MPhil. Technical Staff – 4 MSc; 10 BSc; 13 HND; 3 Cert./Dip
13. How do you see the critical mass of scientists and technical staff?
Weak| | Moderate| | Good |X| Excellent| |
Comments:
Critical mass of scientist/technicians are aging.
14. Is there a planned provision for the strengthening of technical skills?
Not exist| | Weak| | Moderate| | Good |X| Excellent| |
Comments:
Staff timely needs assessment is done annually and a training plan developed. However, funding limits implementation to about 70%
15. Are the trainings periodically evaluated?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments: Annual Performance Appraisal Back to office report after training
16. Is the involvement of regional expertise real?
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Not exist| | Weak| | Moderate| | Good |X| Excellent| |
Comments:
The various network programmes (YIISFWA, CAYSEED, SASHA-CIP, DALIMA) at the NCoS presents the heavy involvement of regional expertise in the implementation of activities.
Provision of scientific and technical backstopping.
IV. Conformity of equipment and settlements with regard to priority programmes
17. Does the infrastructure of research correspond to priority programmes requirements?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments:
Adequate field and laboratory equipment
18. Does the center has critical mass of equipment and materials to conduct all the research activities?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments:
Fully equipped biotechnology centre fitted with CCTV.
Irrigation system for all year round research activities.
11 vehicles for implementing, monitoring and evaluating research activities out of station.
In addition 40 other vehicles in the institute complement NCoS vehicles supplied by WAAPP
3 generators and solar panels as backup power source.
Several screen houses and a greenhouse with full environmental control for research activities
19. Are there control mechanisms for conformity of inputs, equipment and settlements?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments: Draft Quality manual for ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 in place
V. Partnership and participatory strategy of planning and implementation of programmes
20. Are there research planning activities? Are researcher other countries in the region participating?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments:
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Within the programme networks, these are undertaken annually. Where achievements for the previous year and work plan for the ensuing year is discussed and adopted.
There has been a regional research planning workshop for NCoS during which 16 research topics were identified for cassava, yam, cocoyam, and sweetpotato.
21. Are the processes of validation of the research steps put in place and functional?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments: Annual in-house review and planning session Monitoring and Evaluation is in place for the implementation of research activities. A full time M&E officer has been employed and an M&E unit formed
22. Are the research designs formalized and applied?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments: Annual in-house review and planning sessions Field visits to monitor implementation of designs
23. Is there a plan for internal quality control?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments:
Annual in-house review ensures quality in research design and implementation. Field visits validates the research designs and implementation. Mentoring programme and quality assurance team ensure quality research output. Quality manuals / policies have been developed and being implemented for ISO
17025 and ISO 9001:2015
VI. Efficiency of the strategy of information and communication for development
24. Is there a policy for institutional communication?
Not exist| | weak| | Moderate|__| Good |X| Excellent| |
Comments:
A communication policy/strategy is in place- Seminars (fortnightly), Annual in-house review and planning session, Media (Electronic & Print), Telephone.
Experts are nominated by the director to speak to scientific issues. Annual reports are disseminated to policy makers and partners. All scientist have been linked to google scholar for increased visibility of research IAR4D adopted for research implementation Open days are organized once every 2 years to open our doors for partners /
stakeholders to visit our experimental fields
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25. Are the research results communicated to beneficiaries?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good |X| Very good|
Comments:
Research results are published; workshops, field days and open days are organized,
yet challenges exist in the extension delivery system especially towards out scaling of improved technologies.
All scientist have been linked to google scholar for increased visibility of research IAR4D adopted for research implementation Open days are organized once every 2 years to open our doors for partners /
stakeholders to visit our experimental fields
Limited funding for communicating research output
26. Are the research results documented and protected?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good |X| Very good| |
Comments:
Research outputs are documented in publications (refereed journals, conference papers, annual reports, technical reports) but protection is lacking because of public good emphasis for the work output.
VII. Contribution to the strengthening of national agricultural research and extension
systems (NARES)
27. Is the Center in permanent partnership with NARES?
Yes |X| No| |
If yes, which ones and in which domains:
NARES PARTNERS
DOMAINS
CSIR-SOIL RESEARCH INSTITUTE,; CSIR-FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE CSIR-PLANT GENETIC RESOURCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE; CSIR-SAVANNA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE; CSIR-ANIMAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE; ALL UNIVERSITIES; ALL DEPT. OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
MoFA – CROPS SERVICES, WOMEN IN AGRIC., EXTENSION SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
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CSIR INSTITUTIONS, NGOs, DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES, FBOs, MoFA DEPARTMENTS
CAPACITY BUILDING
28. Does the Center have a network of scientific and technical partners?
Yes |X| No|
|
If yes, which ones and in which domains:
SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL PARTNERS
DOMAINS
CIAT, CIP, IITA, FBOs
GERMPLASM EXCHANGE
CIAT, CIP,
SCIENTIFIC VISITS
AGRA, WAVE, YIIFSWA, DONATA, CAYSEED, CIP, IITA
SCIENTIFIC VISITS, SHORT TERM TRAINING, RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION
BI-LATERAL GOVERNMENTS, AGRA
LONG TERM TRAINING
VIII Putting research results and innovation into use
29. Is there a monitoring of the use of research results?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good |X| Very good|
|
Comments:
Adoption studies RELC activities check use of technologies on farmers’ fields. Innovation platform assessments
30. Are the research results used for populations benefit?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good |X| Very good|
|
Comments:
Research designs and implementation are geared towards development goals which are human centered.
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Population benefits from the varieties and production technologies disseminated for increased productivity.
IX. Governance of Center
31. Is there a strategic plan for the implementation of the research programmes of NCoS?
Yes |X| No| |
If yes, give the period covered by the strategic plan (years):
CSIR- Crops Research Institute Strategic Plan (2004 – 2013)
CSIR- Crops Research Institute Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019)
Comments:
32. The medium and long term vision of the Center is it reflected in objectives?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments:
Reference to Institutes strategic plan - CSIR-CRI’s vision is to become a Centre of Excellence for agricultural research, innovation and capacity building for development. Inspired by this vision, CSIR-CRI works towards the Development and dissemination of demand-driven technologies and build capacity for sustainable food and industrial crops productivity to enhance livelihoods
The five strategic pillars to enable us achieve our vision and mission are as follows: communication, capacity building, improved systems of management procedure, funding and Integrated Agriculture Research for Development (IAR4D); which address issues along the value chain through active participation of stakeholders. These are all reflected in the objective and functions of the NCoS and form the basis for the development of the quality policy in ISO 9001.
33. Is the Internal organization clearly defined (Chart of organization, position sheet, etc.)?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good |X| Very good| |
Comments:
Refer to CSIR-CRI strategic plan - (PAGE 16) for organizational chart
34. Are the management procedures established and applied?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments:
35. Does the center have a governance organ?
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Yes |X| No|
|
If yes, what is the structure of the governance organ (Scientific Committee, Governing board, etc.)?
Comments:
The scientific and management committee of the center is referred to as CoSMAC (Center of Specialization Management Committee) which is co-chaired by a representation from the University of Ghana and the Director of the NCoS.
The 10 member representation are from various stakeholders and cluster representations from the following institutions: National WAAPP Project Coordinator, WACCI-University of Ghana, Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Project Coordinator, CSIR head office (WAAPP National Research Coordinator), MOFA, Farmer/Processor, BNARI, KNUST and Sub regional representation (National Root and Tuber Research Institute, Umudike-Nigeria).
It has the oversight responsibility for efficient management of the NCoS; ensuring WAAPP provides adequate resources towards achievement of the set objectives. It also reviews the expenditure against work plans and budgets and recommend actions to ensure effective disbursement and retirements
There is also the 7 – member CARGS (Competitive Agricultural Research Grant Scheme) Board that meets to review concept notes and projects from call for proposals for award.
In addition to these the NCoS annual work plans are also reviewed by the Crops Research Institute’s management board in place
36. Is the governance organ functional and having periodic management meetings?
Not at all| | weakly| | moderately| | fairly good | | Very good |X|
Comments:
The CoSMAC meets four times in a year and have so far held 21 meetings where annual work plans are reviewed against objectives and planned field visits are implemented to ensure quality research delivery.
Oversight committees are organized to support the attainment of ISO accreditation and certification process.
37. Is there in existence a performance steering framework (periodic meetings, signboard to evaluate performance)?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments: Annual Performance Appraisal System and annual in house review and planning
workshop
38. Does the Center have various sources of funding to assure it functioning?
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Yes |X| No| |
Comments: (Give proportion (%) of commissioned project and grants in the global functioning
budget of the Center) SEE ATTACHED CHART
Reference is made to income received for the implementation of research activities under WAAPP NCoS and not that spent in the acquisition of office, laboratory and field equipment, vehicles and the building of the biotechnology laboratory and irrigation system AND contribution from the following projects (2008 – 2017) is acknowledged and used as global budget in the computation:
o Pearl-cassava project, Africa Yam, CAYSEED-yam, YIIFSWA-Yam, CORAF-Regional R&T entrepreneurship training and WAVE- Cassava virology
WAAPP PROVIDED 53.6% of the global budget
OTHERS – 46.4%
39. Does the Center benefit from regional institutions funding for its research programmes?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments: (Give the proportion in the global functioning budget of the Center and the
regional institutions concerned) SEE ATTACHED CHART
For the whole period of the WAAPP implementation;
IITA (YIIFSWA) provided 2.3% of the global functioning budget of the
NCoS CORAF provided 2.0% of NCoS global functioning budget
X. ISO Certification and environment management
40. Is there a Quality Manual for the
Center?
Yes |X| No|
|
Comments:
Draft quality manual for management and laboratory test on ACMV in place
41. Does the center have an ISO certified 90001 Quality Management System and 17025 for NCoS Laboratories?
Type of ISO:
Date of certification: Yes| | No |X|
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Comments:
Certification for both systems far advanced, certification scheduled for December 2017 Development of procedures, documentations and quality manuals accomplished and
sent for evaluation
42. Does the center have any other international distinctions?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments: Gold award from the government of Canada in 2013 for excellence in Research
43. Are clients listening mechanism and dysfunctional management systems in place?
Yes |X| No| |
Comments: Innovation Platforms facilitators report client feedbacks. RELC planning sessions also bring feedbacks
A customer / clients feedback system for improving management system and customer service developed
44. Is the environmental dimension taken into account for the management of the Center?
Yes |X | No| |
Comments: There is a biosafety or environmental officer An institutional biosafety committee is in place
THANK YOU FOR COLLABORATION
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MALI
FRENCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR
THE TRANSFORMATION OF NCoS TO
RCoE
This questionnaire was prepared to take stock of the quality of the agricultural research
environment in the NCoS/RCoS. The information that will be drawn from it should make
it possible to agree on a consensual and realistic roadmap towards their transformation
into RCoE in the ECOWAS region.
Please attach documents illustrating your comments for better understanding.
I. Presentation of the NCoS or RCoS
8. Name of NCoS or RCoS: National Center of Specialization on Rice (NCoS-Rice)
9. Name and Surname of respondent: Dr. Minamba Bagayoko
10. Function in structure: Coordinator of NCoS-Rice
11. Country of establishment: Mali
12. NCoS or RCoS status: RCoS
13. Cluster concerned: Rice
7. Main results obtained in the last 5 years:
See the following documents as an attached file:
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Summary of the NCoS-Rice achievements of the last five years
Detail of the main results of the last five (5) years of NCos-Rice by type of projects
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I. II. Framework for the exercise of agricultural research at the level of the NCoS
or RCoS
8. Is there a policy to make the researcher function attractive?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Weak | | Moderate | | Good | X | Excellent
Comments:
Comments:
9. Does the Center have a Policy promoting the mobility of regional researchers?
Yes |X| No | __ |
If yes, how is it perceived?:
Weak | _ | Moderate| _ | Good |X| Excellent _
Comments (indicate the number of researchers received by the NCoS and the length of stay)
A one-month scientific stay by Mamadou Laho BARRY, researcher from Guinea
(varietal improvement of rice) in December 2016;
One-month scientific stay of two researchers from Ghana (varietal improvement of
rice);
Two weeks' scientific stay of a Sudanese (variety improvement of rice);
Scientific stay of AfricaRice
Within the framework of integrated management of rice production, 13 Burkinabé
coordinators accompanied by farmers and technical agents for a period of one week
Existence of the special status of researchers, Function well attractive but can be improved Hierarchy of researchers Certificated training continuous training of agents
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Scientific stays before 2016 Scientific stays before 2016
YEAR THEMES INSTITUTIO
N
SPECIALTY DURATION
2013: Total 1 Roots and tubers
(Shipping)
Salouma
Macalou
Sweet potato 3 months in Kumasi
(CRI)
2012: Total 2
Roots and tubers
(Shipping)
Fatogoma
Sanogo, NCoS-
Rice
Production and
storage of
yam, cassava
and sweet
potato seeds in
Ghana
1 month in Kumasi and
Tamale
Processing (Reception) 1 researcher
from FRI
Ghana
Processing of rice
and surveys in
Accra
2 trips of 15 d each
2011: Total 4
Integrated Pest
Management
(Reception)
Mr. Edem
Halolo CSIR,
Ghana, SARI
Weed Specialist 1 month, at Niono
Integrated Soil
Fertility
Management
(Reception)
Kwame
Osafredu
Asubonteng
CSIR, Ghana,
CRI
Soil Scientist 1 month, at Niono
Biotechnology,
production of vitro-
plants (Reception)
Albert Aubyn
CSIR, Ghana,
CRI
Biotechnologist 1 month, at IPR/IFRA of
Katibougou
Study on the
yellowing of rice
(Reception)
Dr. Mame
Birame
Touré: in
cooperation
with CERAAS
and the
Nematologist 1 month at Sikasso (in lots
of 15 days)
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Directorate
of Plant
Protection of
Senegal
Year 2010:
Total 5
Spatial analysis of
water productivity
in the irrigated rice
system using remote
sensing in the Niger
office zone
(Reception)
Loic P.
Dutrieux:
Dutch
student in
Master's
degree at the
University of
Wagenningen
(Netherlands)
in
partnership
with
AfricaRice
Senegal, Stay
at NCoS-Rice
Management
of irrigation
water
5 months at Niono
Variety selection of
irrigated rice
(Reception)
Armando
Antonio
Mendonça
Pereira
Agricultural
Research
Institute of
Guinea-
Bissau (INPA),
Stay at NCoS-
Rice
Selection 7 months at Niono
Parboiling rice
(Reception)
Dr. John
Manful
AfricaRice
Benin and Food
Research
Institute Ghana
Food
Technologist
20 days in 2 effective trips to
Bamako –LTA and 10 days
remote assistance
Rational
management of
irrigation water
(Reception)
Bruno Ludon
of CIRAD, stay
at the
Intensificatio
n
Water Engineer Several cumulated
Stays of 30 days
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Agro-pedology
(Delivery)
Mohamed
Dicko of the
NCoS-Rice
stay at the
IRRI in
Philippines
Management
of the fertility
of irrigated
soils and fight
against abiotic
stresses
1 month at Los Banos, IRRI,
Philippines
YEAR THEMES ORIGIN DURATION
INSTITUTION/COUNTRY
2013: Total 2
Sending
Coordination (Sending) Dr. Gaoussou Traore
support/training on SRI in
Liberia
7 days
Study visit & Exchanges
(Sending)
Mohamed Dicko, at CIRAD 7 days
2012: Total 3 (1
reception and 2
sending)
Processing: parboiling of rice
(Reception)
Dr. Paul Hossou of Benin 8 days
Coordination (Sending) Dr. Gaoussou Traore of Mali
Appui/accompagnement du
CNS-RIZ à la Guinée
15 days
Coordination (Sending) Dr. Gaoussou Traoré du Mali
Support/accompaniment of
NCoS-Rice in Cote d'Ivoire 10 days
2011
(Reception):
Total 1
Processing: support for
the distribution of
composit bread
"Malibourou" designed by
the LTA (Reception)
Specialist in Food
Technology at ASPRODEP,
Senegal 3 days
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2010
(Reception):
Total 1
Mechanization (Reception) Malick N’Diaye: Support
ISRA-AfricaRice Saint Louis,
Senegal
20 days
2009
(Reception):
Total 1
Understanding and
management of
watersheds (Reception)
Serge Marlet Agro-Pedologist
of CIRAD support to the
implementation of projects
Intensification and
observatory of NCoS Rice
10 days
10. Are there modalities for the retention of experts over a reasonable period of time?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, how is it perceived?:
Weak Moderat
e
Good Excellent
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III. Couverture régionale des Programmes de recherche
11. Do the Center's programs have a national or regional dimension?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, which countries are covered (specify the programs concerned):
IV. Quality and dequacy of research teams in relation to priority programs
12. Is the expertise of researchers and technical staff recognized at the regional
or international level?
Yes | X | No | |
Comments (give membership composition by level of study):
13. How do you perceive the critical mass of researchers and technical staff?
Weak Moderate Good [ X ] Excellent
Comments:
The special status keeps researchers with the possibility of availability and return to the function at the request of the researcher.
Also, the center has infrastructure (accommodation for researchers, guest house for visitors) and research equipment, and
means of travel to conduct research activities
The NCoS-Rice programs are open to all WAAPP countries: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria,
Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Guinea Conakry, Sierra Leone
The programs concerned are: varietal improvement, mechanization, transformation, crop protection, agronomy.
Two Experts Mechanization of Cultures, PhD level
Two hydraulic experts, PhD level
3 experts in Food Technology (LTA) PhD level
Six Agricultural Experts, PhD level
Three experts in defense of cultures, PhD level
License 6 and Masters 6
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14. Is there a plan to strengthen technical skills?
Nonexistent Weak Moderat
e
Goodn Excellent
Research and support staff need to be further developed. The staff is aging with a lot of retirement and little recruitment into
the public service. Newly trained young people need to work with senior researchers to gain experience
X
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Comments:
15. Are training courses evaluated periodically?
Yes | | No | X
Comments:
16. Is the involvement of the regional expertise real?
Nonexistent | | Weak | | Average | | Good | X | Excellent
Comments:
V. Conformity of equipment and facilities to priority programs
17. Do the research premises and facilities meet the requirements of the priority
programs?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | | Fairly Good | X | Very good ||
The plan exists but some researchers have been handicapped by age for degree training. Also, the recycling courses have been properly held. Currently many young students are in training for the master's degree and for the doctorate. The first class has already supported
Example of participation of regional expertise:
Mechanization (ACIER threshing machine, combine harvester with Mr. Malick from Senegal)
Processing (parboiled rice with Dr. Hossou from Benin)
Varietal improvement (hybrid rice with RAFAT, AfrcaRice)
Crop Defense (fight against freshwater hyacinth and salvinia molesta with University of Ghana).
Sending young students undergoing training at universities in the sub-region (Ghana, Nigeria)
Participation of researchers from the subregion in the program committee and the scientific committee of the CNRA
for the evaluation of research projects.
Evaluations are done after the training but there are no other periodic evaluations
Existence of substations and research stations, experimental plots, greenhouses, laboratories. The premises are relatively good
and the facilities are being improved.
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18. Does the center have a critical mass of equipment and materials for carrying
out all research activities?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | | Fairly Good | X | Very good |
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Comments:
19. Is there a device for checking the confority of inputs, equipment and installations?
Yes |X| No | _ |
Comments:
VI. Partnership and Participatory Strategy for Program Planning and Implementation
20. Is there planning for research activities? does it involve researchers from the region?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | | Fairly Good | | Very good | X
Comments:
21. Is the validation mechanism of the research steps set up and functional?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | Fairly Good | | Very good | X
Comments:
,
Efforts are made in the context of laboratory and mechanization equipment.
For some research activities, there is still a lack of equipment (hydraulic / irrigation, ...)
The device exists. For example, the Sotuba laboratory is there for analyzes of soil and plant samples, and for quality control of
certain inputs such as fertilizers, the LCV does some analysis. A design office was hired for the quality approach. At the country
level there is a pesticide control service.
Program Committee, Scientific Committee, Regional Committee of Users of Research Results (CRU), Regional Committee for
Agricultural Research and Extension (CRRVA),
Regional planning workshop that brings together the countries of the subregion
Existence:
Regional Committee of Users of Research Results (CRU),
Regional Committee for Agricultural Research and Extension (CRRVA),
Scientific College,
Program Committee (PC),
Scientific Commission (SC)
Governing Board (GB)
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22. Are the research protocols formalized and applied?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | Fairly Good | | Very good | X
Comments:
23. Is there an internal Quality Control plan ?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | Fairly Good | | Very good | X
Comments:
VII. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
24. Is there a real policy of institutional communication?
Nonenexistant I
Excellent
Comments:
25. La communication des résultats de recherche est-elle faite envers les bénéficiaires ?
25. Is the communication of the research results done for the beneficiaries?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | | Fairly good | Very good X
Commentaires :
Good Weak I Moderate
The protocols are formalized:
Between researchers inside the programs
Scientific colleges;
Program Committee (PC),
Scientific Commission (CS)
There is close monitoring of researchers and program managers, Control is through:
Scientific colleges;
Periodic visits by the Center Director, scientific coordinators, DG of IER
Program Committee (PC),
Scientific Commission (SC)
Established working relationship with sectoral development ministries;
Participation in regular meetings of rural development institutions;
Partnership through conventions;
Publications of scientific articles in the journal "Cahiers de l'Economie Rurale"
Publications of events and information in IER-Info
X
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26. Are the results of the research documented and protected?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | | Fairly good | Very good X
Comments:
Use of the media for dissemination of innovations,
Dissemination of data sheets,
Exchange visits,
Open House,
Technology review with producers,
training,
Restitution of research results
The development of the strategic plan in collaboration with the development departments (CRRVA and
CRU).
The results are well documented but poorly protected;
However, there is the intellectual property right, and the varieties are registered
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VIII. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension
Systems (SNRVA)
27. Is the Center in permanent partnership with the SNRVA?
Yes | X | No | |
If so, which ones and in which areas:
28. Does the Center have a network of scientific and technical partners?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, which ones and in which areas:
IX. Valorisation des résultats de recherche et des innovations
29. Is there a monitoring of the use of research results?
Not at all Weakly |. Moderately | _ Fairly good Very
good |X
Comments:
30. Are the results of research applied for the benefit of the people?
Rural Development Offices as part of the formulation of research projects and the reporting of results and
dissemination of technologies;
Universities / IPR-IFRA: trainee training and supervision,
LCV: Animal health (collaborative trials, sample analysis, ...)
Non Governmental OrganizationsLa Direction Nationale de l’agriculture
Africa Rice, Icrisat, AGRA, IRRI, Financial support through action groups Agronomy Action Group, Mechanization Action Group, Transformation Action Group, Selection Action Group, Gender Action Group, Policy Action Group.
There is a follow-up of the use of research results through the regional directorates of agriculture, the Regional Commission of
Users of Research Results (CRU), the Regional Research and Agricultural Extension Commission (CRRVA), the
Chambers Regional Agriculture (CRA).
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Not at all
Weakly
Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X| Very good | ____
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Comments:
X. Governance of the Center
31. Does the NCoS have a strategic plan for the implementation of its research programs?
Yes | X | No | |
If yes, give the period covered by the strategic plan (in years):
Comments:
32. Is the medium and long-term vision of the Center broken down into objectives?
Yes | X | No | |
Comments:
The vision of the center is to see a productive, self-sufficient, competitive, and rice-
exporting Africa. In this context, the activities of the center have the following objectives:
- Contribute through research and development to improving the productivity and
competitiveness of the rice sector in Mali and West Africa; - Train and inform the various
actors of the rice sector; - Collaborate with the various regional and international
institutions involved in research on the rice sector: - Share the results of the research with
other countries.
33. Is the internal organization clearly defined (organization chart, function sheet,
etc.)?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | | Fairly Good | X | Very good
The results of research are made available to the development services and their application is more assured by the extension
structures (National Directorate of Agriculture and NGOs)
There is the IER Strategic Plan,
The NSC worked with the old plan from 2008 to 2015
Plan 2018 - 2027 is in the process of validation, the period 2016 - 2017 was a transitional period where NCoS-Riz continued to work
with the old plan.
10 years (2005 - 2015)
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Comments:
34. Are management procedures established and enforced ?
Not at all | | Weakly | | Moderately | Fairly good | X | Very good
Comments:
There is a decree creating the CNS-Riz.
A proposal for an organizational decision has been prepared and submitted for signature by the Minister of
Agriculture.
The management procedures applied are in line with those of the IER.
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35. Does the center have governance bodies?
Yes | X | No
If yes, which bodies are they (Scientific Committee, Governing Board)?
Comments:
36. Are the governance bodies functional, and do they periodically hold management meetings? Not at all| ___ | Weakly | ____ | Moderately| ____ | Fairly good| ______ Very good |X
Comments:
37. Is there a performance managmeent framework (periodic meetings, dashboard to evaluate performance) ?
Yes |X| No | ___ |
Comments:
38. Does the Center have diversified sources of revenue for its operation?
Yes | _ | No | __ |
Comments: (specify% commissioned projects, commission projects and grants in the overall
operating budget of the Center)
They are the same governance management bodies as IER and CNRA (Program Committee, Scientific
Commission)
Governance instances are functional and properly maintained
The semi-annual meetings of the CNS-Riz in the different sites,
Periodic meetings of the Scientific Directorate (retirement) for the main orientations of performance and policy framing.
Commissioned projects and grants contribute 60% of the Center's budget
39. Does the Center receive funding from regional institutions for its research programs? Yes |X| No | __ |
Comments: (specify the% in the overall operating budget of the Center and the relevant regional institutions)
XI. Certification ISO et gestion de l'environnement
40. Existe un manuel Qualité du Centre ?
XI. ISO certification and environmental management
40. Is there a Quality Manual for the Center?
Yes | | No | X |.
Comments:
There is still no quality manual. The process of selecting specialized expertise in the quality
process is underway. The file experienced some delays, in particular because of the
procurement process. The process is finalizing. Five Study Boards have been selected from
among which the final choice must be made and which will depend on the financial offers.
This office must carry out the basic diagnosis for ISO certification and accompany the CNS-RIZ
until its effective certification by an independent CORAF-ECOWAS team. Also, the office will
make available to the center a quality manual.
41. Does the center have an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified Quality Management System?
Yes | | No | X |
If yes: indicate the nature of the ISO and the date of obtaining accreditation
Nature accreditation: Date obtained:
Type of accrditation : Date obtained:
Comments:
42. Does the Center have other international recognitions?
Yes | _ | No |X|
The regional institutions contribute close to 20% of the Center’s budget
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Comments:
Arrangements are underway for the ISO Certification Center. The recruitment process of a
quality manager is engaged by the CNRA
43. Is a customer listening and malfunction management system in place?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Commentaires :
44. Is the environmental dimension taken into account in the management of the Center?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments:
At the end of the workshop held in Ségou in 2016, the environmental dimension was taken
into account in all the research projects
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COLLABORATION
The device exists. Client listening is done through the regional directorates of agriculture, the Regional Commission of Users of
Research Results (CRU), the Regional Research and Agricultural Extension Commission (CRRVA), the Regional
Chambers of Agriculture ( CRA).
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NIGER
FRENCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF NCOS INTO RCOE
This questionnaire was prepared to take stock of the quality of the agricultural research environment in the CNS / CRS. The
information that will be drawn from it should make it possible to agree on a consensual and realistic roadmap towards their transformation
into CRE in the ECOWAS region.
Please attach documents illustrating your comments for better understanding.
III. Presentation of the NCoS or RCoS
45. Name of NCoS or RCoS: National Center of Specialization in Livestock (CNS-EL)
46. Name and Surname of respondent: Hassane Adakal
47. Function in structure: Coordinator
48. Country of establishment: Niger
49. CNS or CRS status: NCoS
50. Cluster concerned: Livestock
51. Main results obtained in the last 5 years:
• Generation or promotion of several technologies or techniques with training workshops at national and sub-
regional level (grinders, kilichi, densified multi-nutrient blocks ...)
• Transformation of the livestock research environment:
o assembling teams of researchers from different institutions and disciplines to improve the quality of
research; establishment of the directory of national and international researchers;
o Upgrading of technical platforms in laboratories for the production of animal vaccines at Labocel, animal
feeding at INRAN, artificial insemination at the Faculty of Agronomy of Niamey;
o construction of a training center on AI and reproduction at the Toukounous experimental station;
• Repopulation of Livestock Multiplication Centers with 530 heads of Azawak and Mbororo to facilitate the
dissemination and conservation of our local breeds and the widespread use of computer tools and herd management
software in the seven centers of the country;
• Granting of scholarships and training of master's and doctoral students (40 masters and 30 PhD);
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• Publications of scientific articles, fact sheets, posters
IV. Framework for the exercise of agricultural research at the level of the CNS or CRS
52. Is there a policy aimed at making the function of researcher attractive?
Yes | X | No | __ |
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Weak| __ | Moderate| X | Good | __ | Excellent | __ |
Comments: Efforts are made by the state to improve the status of researchers and teacher-researchers. INRAN has just adopted its statute, which considerably improves working conditions for researchers.
53. Does the Center have a Policy Promoting the Mobility of Regional Researchers?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes how is it perceived? :
LWeak| X_ | Moderate | __ | Good | __ | Excellent | __ |
Comments: (indicate the number of researchers received by the CNS and the duration of stays):
The CNS-EL policy is the mobility charter of CORAF. However, mobility is being done at the moment during the implementation of regional and international research projects. For example, the CIRDES supports the Faculty of Agronomy in the field of the genetic characterization of breeds by sending experts but also by the mobility of students on the CIRDES platform. In return, researchers
54. Are there modalities for keeping experts for a reasonable period of time?
Yes | X | No | __ |
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Comments: The weakness of the own funding limits the planning to envisage the mobility of an international expert or even
sub regional. Currently, the NCoS-LIbenefits from the expertise of CIRDES researchers for example in the context
of the implementation of joint projects.
III. Regional coverage of Research Programs
55. Do the Center's programs have a national or regional dimension?
Yes | X | No | __ |
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If yes, which countries are covered (specify the programs concerned):
Benin (meat processing, kilishi), Burkina Faso (livestock feeding with forage crushers, animal breed characterization and breeding management), Mali (lai processing, livestock feed with forage mills and blocks) multinutrionnels), Senegal (feeding of livestock with forage and block mills and management of reproduction with transfer of local animal breeds - red goats), Cote d'Ivoire (control of animal diseases including cattle ticks, management of livestock) reproduction with transfer of local animal breeds - red goats)
XII. Quality and adequacy of research teams in relation to priority programs
56. Is the expertise of researchers and technical staff recognized at regional or international level?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments (give membership composition by level of study):
Animal Health (1 MC, 2 PhD, several Masters); Animal feed (1 MSc, 5 PhD and several Masters); Animal reproduction (1 PT, 1 MC, 2 PhD, 1 Masters), Food Technology (1 PT, several PhD, several Masters)
57. How do you perceive the critical mass of researchers and technical staff?
Weak | __ | Moderate | X | Good | __ | Excellent | __ |
Comments:
WAAPP has made appreciable efforts to rejuvenate the livestock research environment in Niger through the training of young people. However, this is just the beginning as the waves of retirement continue and more young people are needed to take over. 58. Is there a plan to strengthen technical skills?
Nonexistent | __ | Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | X | Excellent | __ |
Comments: The implementing agencies have a capacity building plan that derives from the PVS analysis of the Ministry of Livestock. However, the plan has not been implemented since the end of the support of the Belgian cooperation program ARIMEL. These efforts are currently being taken up by the PRAPS project, which unfortunately does not cover all aspects.
59. Are trainings evaluated periodically?
Yes | __ | No | _X_ |
Comments:
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60. Is the involvement of regional expertise real?
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Nonexistent | __ | Weak | __ | Moderate | X_ | Good | __ | Excellent | __ |
Comments:
Approximately 70% of students enrolled in master's or thesis are in universities in the sub-region or in France and Belgium. Supervision is generally done by cotutelle to take advantage of the expertise of colleagues from other universities.
XIII. Compliance of equipment and facilities with priority programs
61. Do research premises and facilities meet the requirements of priority programs?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | _X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
Many efforts have been made by WAAPP to build new laboratories according to the standards of LABOCEL (1 I2 vaccine production laboratory, a quality control laboratory for animal products) at INRAN (a research laboratory). Animal Feed LANA), at the Faculty of Agronomy of Niamey (AI Lab), a training complex on animal reproduction at the Toukounous Experimental Station (1 AI lab, a training room, a dormitory) , Classrooms for the Master of Biotechnology & Animal Production etc.
62. Does the center have a critical mass of equipment and materials for carrying out all research activities?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
Many efforts have been made to equip the new labs (LIA, LI2 and LANA) or to provide complementary equipment to production lines or to equip cattle multiplication centers with a computerized herd management tool.
63. Is there a system for checking the conformity of inputs, equipment and installations?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments:
The procedures for use and maintenance are developed especially at Labocel. Arrangements are being made to contract with a reference laboratory that will ensure the metrology of key equipment.
XIV. Partnership and participatory strategy for program planning and implementation
64. Is there planning for research activities? does it involve researchers from the region?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly Good | __ | Very good | X |
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Comments:
Regional workshops are organized by the NCoS to share its research with researchers from the ECOWAS sub-region and members of the livestock clusters. These opportunities are used to identify priorities for research and training at the Center's areas of intervention. The recommendations from this type of workshop also serve as guidance to various donors wishing to invest in the field in Niger.
65. Is the validation mechanism of the research steps set up and functional?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
Pending the validation and adoption of its texts, the NCoS-LI works for the moment with the devices put at its disposal by the executing agencies, notably INRAN. It is for this reason that INRAN's Scientific and Technical Committee evaluates the research proposals of the Center.
66. Are the research protocols formalized and applied?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
Agreements exist between the project leader, the donor and the NCoS-LI. This is how the commissioned Phase I projects of WAAPP were managed.
67. Is there an internal quality control plan?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | X | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | __ |
Comments:
The quality control is summarized for the moment to the monitoring and evaluation of the project indicators.
XV. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
69. Is the communication of research results to beneficiaries?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
The innovation platforms set up on poultry farming, milk, kilishi etc. have spread the technologies promoted by the Center: the chuku, the kilishi, the red goat, the I2 vaccine for poultry ... The success of diffusion has exceeded the national level in the sense that requests from countries such as Senegal, Mali for grinders and densified blocks have experienced a level of echo and unexpected adoption with an increase in sub-regional demand for animals on feet, in particular grinders. 70. Are the results of the research documented and protected?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | X | Fairly good | __ | Very good | __ |
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Comments:
The publication of articles is for the moment, the main form of valorization of the results of research coming from
commissioned projects but also works of students. The NCoS-LI has at its headquarters, a documentation center that will house all the scientific production made during phase I of WAAPP. This documentation center aims to digitize all the gray information available on the farm and make available all the information of the livestock sector available in electronic format. Arrangements are being made in this direction because the communication budget provides for this.
XVI. Contribution to teh strengthening of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
71. Is the Center in permanent partnership with the SNRVA?
Yes | X | No | __ |
If yes, which ones and in which areas:
The particularity of NCoS-LI is that it is built on a base made up of four executing agencies that are an integral part of the SNRVA. In addition, the NCoS-LI collaborates perfectly with all eight public universities in Niger. The Center has started a partnership (shy but which has the advantage of existing and which deserves to be reinforced) with the main NGOs working in the field (VFS-B, Mercy Corps, REGIS ...)
72. Does the Center have a network of partners scientific and technical?
Yes | X | No | __ |
If yes, which ones and in which areas:
The main scientific partners remain the members of the cluster: CIRDES, IRED, ITC, EISMV, ILRI on the five priority areas (health, production / animal feed, reproduction and animal genetics, food technology, technology transfer and value chain economics) XVII. Valorisation of research results and innovations
73. Is there a monitoring of the use of research results?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | X | Fairly good | __ | Very good | __ |
Comments
In the first phase of WAAPP, it was the M & E program officer who was responsible for monitoring activities and the results of the research. The draft texts of the NCoS-LI foresees a cell valorization & communication
74. Are research results applied for the benefit of the people?
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Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
The establishment of innovation platforms has provided a framework to facilitate the adoption or evaluation of technologies. The first results used directly by the platforms concerning feeding in poultry and feeding in ruminants by the use of multinutrional blocks. Results on the quality of the meat and processes today make it possible to put on the market, for example a healthier kilishi.
XVIII. Governance of the Center
75. Does the NCoS have a strategic plan for the implementation of its research programs?
Yes | __ | No | X |
If yes, give the period covered by the strategic plan (in years): _________
Comments:
NCoS-LI does not have a strategic plan in itself. On the other hand, it has an operational manual which is not yet adopted because it accompanies in its application, the provisions envisaged in the projects of statutes under to the government. However, the NCoS-LI has a business plan which is in fact a set of business plans of the executing agencies.
76. Is the medium and long-term vision of the Center broken down into objectives?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments:
The elements of vision are clearly displayed in the manual. It will be better refined in the strategic plan that will be developed.
77. Is the internal organization clearly defined (organization chart, function sheet, etc.)?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
The organization chart is very well defined in the Operational Procedures Manual (DFO).
78. Are management procedures established and enforced?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | X | Very good | __ |
Comments:
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The MOP summarizes the broad outlines of the interventions. However, for the practical implementation, it remains to write the working documents.
79. Does the center have governance bodies?
Yes | __ | No | X |
If yes, which bodies are they (Scientific Committee, Governing Board, etc.)?
Comments:
The draft texts have foreseen all this ... Approval of the texts by the government will make it possible to settle the whole question of governance.
80. Are governance bodies functional, and do they periodically hold management meetings?
Not at all | X | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | __ |
Comments:
In connection with the adoption of the submitted texts.
81. Is there a performance management framework (periodic meetings, dashboard to evaluate performance)?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments:
The MOP has everything planned once implemented.
82. Does the Center have diversified sources of revenue to operate?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments: (specify % commissioned projects, commissioned projects and grants in the overall operating
budget of the Center)
In addition to WAAPP support at present, the Center benefits from commissioned project management costs, the use of its rolling stock and soon its buildings (conference room rental, meeting room). The Center plans to get involved through its executing agencies, in the organization of regional or even international paid trainings. Finally, the Center benefits from the contribution of the State which pays the salaries of the agents made available to the Center.
83. Does the Center receive funding from regional institutions for its research programs?
Yes | X | No | __ |
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Comments: (specify the % in the overall operating budget of the Center and the relevant regional institutions)
Regional funding comes exclusively from CORAF's actions towards the NCoS. This is the case of support for the organization of regional training courses currently underway.
XIX. ISO certification and environmental management
84. Is there a Quality Manual for the Center?
Yes | __ | No | X |
Comments:
NCoS-LI itself does not yet have my own quality. However, it supports the efforts of LABOCEL which, in addition to the quality manual, already has the main procedures for the deployment of the quality approach in its environment. This is the example of LABOCEL that will be duplicated at the level of the other agencies and the NCoS itself. 85. Does the center have an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified Quality Management System? Yes | __ | No | X | If yes: indicate the nature of the ISO and the date of obtaining the accreditation: Nature accreditation: Date obtained: Comments: The system is not set up at the moment, but it is the ISO 9001 which will be followed and for labs (Labocel, LIA and LANA) it is ISO 17025
86. Does the center have other international recognitions?
Yes | __ | No | X |
Comments:
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87. Is a customer listening and malfunction management system in place?
Yes | __ | No | X |
Comments:
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88. Is the environmental dimension taken into account in the management of the Center?
Yes | X | No | __ |
Comments:
All actions of the Center are evaluated and monitored by BEEEI.
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SENEGAL
FRENCH QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE NCoS INTO RCoE
This questionnaire was prepared to take stock of the quality of the agricultural research environment in the NCoS/RCoS. The information that will be drawn from it should make it possible to agree on a consensual and realistic roadmap towards their transformation into RCoE in the ECOWAS region.
Please attach documents illustrating your comments for better understanding.
I. Presentation of the NCoS or RCoS 1. Name of NCoS or RCoS: Dry Grains and Associated Crops
2. First Name and Surname of the respondent: Dr. Ndiaga Cissé
3. Function in the structure: NCoS Coordinator, Director of CERAAS
4. Country of establishment: Senegal
5. NCoS or RCoS status: NCoS
6. Cluster concerned: At the national level: Regional Center for Drought Adaptation Improvement (CERAAS), Bambey National Agricultural Research Center (CNRA), Macro-Economic Analysis Office (BAME) , Institute of Food Technology (ITA), National School of Agronomy (ENSA) At regional level: Sorghum and millet selection program of IER (Mali), INERA (Burkina) and INRAN (Niger), Internationally: CIRAD UMR-AGAP, SMIL (KSU, Purdue University and Texas A & M), IRD, IFPRI
7. Main results obtained in the last 5 years:
• Two varieties of Short Cycle Sorghum targeted for dry areas
• Five varieties of cowpea
• Ten varieties of short, medium and long cycle peanuts
• Five varieties of sesame
• Biological control of the spotted leafminer (shared regional release technologies)
• A press for sesame oil
• A multifunctional granulator
• A fonio huller
• A poly-cereals steamer
• A ripo-spreader for manure
• Training of 107 PhDs, 135 Masters, 8 engineers and 3 licenses
• Installation of two Masters at ENSA (Plant Protection, Seeds and Variety Selection)
• Analysis of the maize, millet, sorghum, cowpea and peanut sectors
• Database on the genetic diversity of millet, fonio and cowpea accessible on the WEB
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• Diagram and table of composition of different dry cereals
• Local cereal-based baking with the addition of processing aids (30 to 40% substitution achieved)
• Instant extruded flour
II. Framework for the exercise of agricultural research at the level of the NCoS or RCoS
8. Is there a policy to make the researcher function attractive?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes, how is it perceived? :
Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | _X_ | Excellent | __ |
Comments:
The adoption of the new settlement regulations of ISRA (2012) and ITA (2015) has allowed for a significant increase in salaries and a reduction in the departure of researchers to universities. In addition, the institute has a policy of accompanying researchers for CAMES registration. The new strategic plan of ISRA foresees a career evolution of researchers in relation to their evolution at CAMES. 9. Does the Center have a policy encouraging the mobility of regional researchers?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If so, how is it perceived? :
Low | __ | Average | __ | Well | __ | Excellent | _X_ |
Comments (indicate the number of researchers received by the NCoS and the duration of stays): Over the past five years, the NCoS has hosted 8 researchers from the sub-region (Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire) for stays of between 15 days and 3 years at the level of its genotyping platform. The hospitality policy is based on the comparative advantage of the genotyping platform in terms of technological advances, costs and training capacity. An incentive policy has been put in place. It consists in offering researchers who have research questions close to those dealt with by the NCoS the benefit of a flat-rate reception. This mechanism provides access to the platform to researchers in the sub-region on shared research questions with one or more NCoS researchers. This, in addition to offering hosted researchers an opportunity to do work that they could not do in their home country, allows to build a partnership with the research program of their institution. This policy, however, has a significant financial cost for the NCoS and can only benefit a limited number of researchers. To compensate for this limit we are planning future phases of funding (WAATP or other initiatives) to allocate a special budget to the technical platforms for regional hosting. In addition, ENSA is involved in the HAAGRIM sub-regional mobility program. Reflection work is underway to facilitate the access of ENSA-run masters to regional students and teachers. 10. Are there modalities for the retention of experts over a reasonable period of time?
Yes | __ | No | _X_ |
If so, how is it perceived? :
Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | __ | Excellent | __ |
Comments:
The researchers welcomed belong to institutions that have for the most part difficulties in terms of human resources and can not leave on long time. In addition, the NCoS does not have a budget line to provide a financial reward such as gratification to facilitate and encourage the receptions. However, as part of an agreement between IBP and
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CORAF, the NCoS hosts an expert in the use of the Breeding Management System (BMS), which is responsible for training NCoS breeders in the sub-region.
III. Regional Coverage of Research Programs
11. Do the Center's programs have a national or regional dimension?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes, which countries are covered (specify the programs concerned):
The regional dimension of the research programs is given through long-term projects (ie German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) 15 years, Generation Challenge Program (GCP) 10 years, USAID Innovative Lab 2 5-year phases following CRSPs) and shorter projects funded by regional fora such as CORAF. The programs concerned by the long-term projects are those dealing with training, improvement and protection of plants (millet, sorghum, cowpeas, peanuts mainly), on processing technologies. For the program on training for example, since 2002 with the collaboration of the DAAD 66 students in Master and PhD were welcomed and trained by the NCoS. They come from the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Togo, Republic of Guinea,. For the program on plant breeding and protection with funding from the GCP, the CRPS and now the Innovative Lab, varieties, breeding lines and test populations have been developed and tested in Senegal, Niger, in Mali and Burkina Faso. The same is true for the agri-food processing technology program. With regard to short-term programs (3-4 years) the NCoS financed by CORAF led projects on non-timber forest products and on the adoption of technological innovations by farms with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, DRC, Gabon, Cameroon. In addition, Ivorian engineers and technicians working in the bakery field have been trained in local cereal baking processes. At the ENSA level, two regional training programs have been conducted; one on seeds with AGRA involving Senegal, Mali, Niger, DRC, Burkina Faso and the other on poultry farming with Canadian cooperation.
IV. Quality and adequacy of research teams in relation to priority programs
12. Is the expertise of researchers and technical staff recognized at regional or international level?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments (give the composition of the workforce by level of study):
How do you perceive the critical mass of researchers and technical staff?
Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | __ | Excellent | _X_ |
Comments:
The critical mass of the NCoS is currently sufficiently qualified to conduct the research and training programs of
the center. A number of new profiles on advanced scientific and technical fields are being built. They are particularly researchers equipped with new technologies for genome sequencing, bioinformatic analysis and high-throughput phenotyping using UAV system and spectral analysis. These profiles will enable the center to strengthen its research programs on new technological developments and to train a new generation of researchers capable of integrating these tools into their research programs.
14. Is there a plan to strengthen technical skills?
Nonexistent | __ | Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | _X_ | Excellent | __ |
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Comments:
Several technicians have been trained as part of the NCoS training plan even though we have focused our efforts
on training towards the Master and PhD levels. At the same time, we have recruited a technical staff already qualified (Bac and Bac + 3 level) for the technical execution of research projects. Some of this staff benefited from reinforcement through in-house training on statistical analysis and phenotyping methods. Finally, special contracts of two to three years have been set up for retired technicians to ensure the transmission of knowledge and skills to new generations. 15. Are training courses evaluated periodically?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
The training evaluation was backed by the NCoS laboratory certification process. It therefore concerns for the first
time the training received in the perimeters chosen for certification. Training provided by ENSA is evaluated by
ANAQ-Sup.
16. Is the involvement of regional expertise real?
Nonexistent | __ | Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | __ | Excellent | _X_ |
Comments:
The involvement of the regional expertise was effective during meetings defining the priority themes of NCoS dry cereals and associated crops. Indeed, two regional meetings were held in April and December 2012 to define the themes around which the research projects were built. Experts in plant breeding, processing technologies, training and market from all countries participating in the WAAPP program were invited. Experts from some CGIAR and ARI were also invited. Regional expertise was also effective in the evaluation of the NCoS sponsored and competitive projects. Indeed, the projects that are implemented at the NCoS level have been evaluated by regional experts mainly from Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. Finally, the regional expertise is effective through international research projects on millet, groundnuts, cowpeas and sorghum financed by the USAID Innovation Lab program, by the CGIAR CRPs and through the acquired projects. as part of the research and teaching mechanism in partnership with Innovation and Varietal Improvement in West Africa (IAVAO, see further partnership section). V. Conformity of equipment and facilities to priority programs
17. Do the research premises and facilities meet the requirements of the priority programs?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
The premises of CERAAS, BAME, ITA and CNRA Bambey have been renovated to meet the requirements of the programs. In addition, CERAAS has recently been equipped with a mini solar power station to ensure the energy
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independence of this Center. A power extension of this plant is planned for the end of the year to ensure its operation in full autonomy. In addition, reception centers are available at CNRA Bambey, ITA and CERAAS to facilitate short-term receptions and an amphitheater with a capacity of 200 places was built. Finally, six seed farms were built in different agro-ecological zones of Senegal and equipped with greenhouses and efficient irrigation systems.
18. Does the center have a critical mass of equipment for carrying out all research activities?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
The NCoS has modern equipment for carrying out its land and laboratory research activities. In terms of field equipment, equipment has been acquired to measure the photosynthetic efficiency and transpiration of plants, the water in the soil and to characterize the physical environments (soils, atmosphere) in which they develop. The NCoS has recently acquired a drone and different types of sensors for phenotyping based on taking and analyzing images. With regard to laboratory equipment, the CERAAS genotyping platform has been fully equipped with modern devices to determine the genotype of plants and the level of gene expression. It is the same for the water-soil-plant laboratory of CNRA Bambey and the various laboratories of the ITA (Chemistry, Mycotoxins, phytosanitary analysis and microbiology).
19. Is there a device for checking the conformity of inputs, equipment and installations?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
Compliance monitoring of NCoS acquisitions (inputs, equipment and facilities) is done at two levels. At the market level, there is a technical commission which is responsible for analyzing the offers and the conformity of the specifications. This commission brings together experts in the field concerned by the market. There is also an ex-post control when the contract is delivered by a receiving commission. In addition, as part of the quality approach, the concerned perimeters evaluate and archive all the information related to a given order (batch, serial number, service provider, etc.). If a product or device proves to be defective, a nonconformity treatment procedure is opened. It describes the nature of the non-compliance and goes back to the supplier to report the problem and find the appropriate solutions. Finally, in the scope of certification, suppliers are assessed on the quality of their services.
VI. Partnership and Participatory Strategy for Program Planning and Implementation
20. Is there planning for research activities? Does it involve researchers from the region?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
As mentioned in paragraph 4, point 16, the identification of the priority research themes on which the projects were built and the evaluation of these projects involved researchers from the region. In terms of planning research activities, at the national level, the NCoS relies on pre-existing mechanisms. These are, for example, ISRA pre-programming meetings which are statutory annual meetings that bring together academic and non-academic partners (NGOs, POs, DRDRs, ANCARs, etc.) from a given geographical area to discuss on the research activities to be carried out in the year under consideration and to identify new research challenges or prospects. These
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meetings are followed by a programming meeting in which all the researchers meet to discuss the research activities to be carried out and to link the scientific and technical partnerships needed for their implementation. A similar mechanism exists at the ITA level. At the regional level, planning is done through the annual meetings of IAVAO, SMIL and FPL (Food Processing Lab). The IAVAO dP is a network of partners that has been built around the themes of NCoS Dry Cereals and associated crops, which associates researchers from various national institutions (ISRA, ITA, ENSA) regional (CORAF, IER, INERA, INRAN) and international (CIRAD, IRD, ICRISAT, Montpellier SupAgro), which aims to provide a framework of regional animation for a better coherence of the initiatives carried by each partner, attract funding and support the emergence of RCoE .
21. Is the validation mechanism of the research steps set up and functional?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
Both ISRA and ITA have a scientific and technical committee that meets annually to evaluate the research activities conducted during the current year and to review those to be conducted the following year. As far as ISRA is concerned, these STCs are preceded by pre-programming and programming meetings which also allow the validation of research by partners as well as fellow researchers.
22. Are the research protocols formalized and applied?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
Research protocols are written, evaluated by a biometrician when they involve experimental devices and applied by researchers and technicians.
23. Is there an internal Quality Control plan?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
There is no internal quality control plan that is formalized. The STCs of ISRA and ITA as well as ANAQ-Sup control the quality of research and training. There is also a strong policy of encouraging the publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals. This involves peer review of results produced by NCoS researchers. Similarly some development results are published in popular journals (Ex: ITA-Eco).
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VII. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
24. Is there a real policy of institutional communication?
Nonexistent | __ | Weak | __ | Moderate | __ | Good | _X_ | Excellent | __ |
Comments:
See NCoS communication plan.
25. Is the communication of the research results to the beneficiaries?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
See list of participations in fairs, TV and radio documentaries as well as developed public communication media
26. Are the results of the research documented and protected?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
As mentioned above, there is an incentive policy for the publication of research results through articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as thesis and master's papers which are archived at the level of each institution and university library level. . In addition, several technical sheets are available. A special effort will have to be made for patenting. However, there is the question of the use of public research funds for patenting. Indeed, there are more and more donors who demand that the data generated by the funding they have granted be open access data.
VIII. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems
(SNRVA)
27. Is the Center in permanent partnership with the SNRVA?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes, which ones and in which areas: provide the list of partnerships with the SNRVAs, the organized trainings
28. Does the Center have a network of scientific and technical partners?
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Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes which ones and in what areas: See DP convention.
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IX. Valorisation of research results and innovations
29. Is there a monitoring of the use of research results?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
Tracking the use of research results is done at two levels. For advanced strategic research, whether it is the identification of a stress marker in plants or molecular markers related to a trait of interest, a new process of transformation or a policy brief, a work is done to make them accessible to breeders in order to accelerate varietal creation programs, industrialists or processing groups to improve their transformation processes, or finally to policies to guide decision-making. The second level concerns applied research for which there is also work to make it quickly accessible to users. This concerns, for example, the production of pre-basic seeds for new varieties created by the NCoS to facilitate their multiplication by private operators and farmers' organizations. It also involves the production of fine flour and the bread-making process based on local cereals for which training has been provided to enable the actors of this sector to appropriate the results of the research. See list of formations
30. Are the results of research applied for the benefit of the people?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
This question was one of the most important points of the implementation of the second phase of WAAPP in Senegal. In connection with the national coordination of WAAPP in Senegal and with the FNRAA, several mechanisms have been developed to facilitate the application of the results of research for the benefit of the populations. These include, for example, innovation platforms, variety demonstration tests in farmers' settings, information meetings of decision-makers and actors in a given sector, participation in national, regional and international fairs. latest figures from the supervision mission of the World Bank (May 2017) show that in terms of application of the results of research for the benefit of the population, (i) the NCoS and its partners generated 40 technologies on a target of 26, (ii) the new technologies cover an area of 516000 ha on a target of 500000 ha, and (iii) 614500 producers/processors have adopted the technologies on a target of 420000.
X. Governance of the Center
31. Does the NCoS have a strategic plan for the implementation of its research programs?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
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If yes, give the period covered by the strategic plan (in years): _________
Comments:
The NCoS relies on the strategic plans and visions of the institutions that make it up. This is particularly the new ISRA strategic plan (2018-2028) being finalized, those of the ITA (2012-2016 and 2018-2022) and that of ENSA (2015-2019).
32. Is the medium and long-term vision of the Center broken down into objectives?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
The strategic plans of the institutions that make up the CNS are broken down into objectives.
33. Is the internal organization clearly defined (organization chart, function sheet, etc.)?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
A coordinating body of the NCoS has been set up. They involve the directors of each center and institution that
make up the NCoS. This body meets monthly.
34. Are management procedures established and enforced?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Fairly good | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
The NCoS relies on the ISRA Manual of Procedures.
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35. Does the center have governance bodies?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes, which bodies are they (Scientific Committee, Governing Board, etc.)?
Comments:
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The NCoS has a joint steering committee with the dP IAVAO. It is composed of the directors of the member
institutions of the dry cereals and associated crops cluster. They are particularly the directors of IER (Mali), INERA
(Burkina Faso), INRAN (Niger), ISRA and ENSA (Senegal) of the executive secretary of CORAF, the Regional
Director of CIRAD and the Director of Montpellier SupAgro. This steering committee was formalized by an
agreement signed by all parties. The coordinator of the NCoS also ensures the coordination of the dP.
36. Are governance bodies functional, and do they periodically hold management meetings?
Not at all | __ | Weakly | __ | Moderately | __ | Relatively well | __ | Very good | _X_ |
Comments:
Since it was set up in 2014, the steering committee has held a meeting every year. The next is scheduled for the end
of October 2017.
37. Is there a performance management framework (periodic meetings, dashboard to evaluate performance)?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
The STC and academic council of the different institutions also have the role of evaluating the performance of the
NCoS.
38. Does the Center have diversified sources of revenue for its operation?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments: (specify% commissioned projects, commissioned projects and grants in the overall operating budget of
the Center)
See budget document
39. Does the Center receive funding from regional institutions for its research programs?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments: (specify the% in the overall operating budget of the Center and the relevant regional institutions)
Same comments 38.
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XI. ISO certification and environmental management
40. Is there a Quality Manual for the Center?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
It is focused on certification perimeters (Laboratories and Education).
41. Does the center have an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified Quality Management System?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
If yes: Indicate the nature of the ISO and the date of obtaining accreditation:
Nature accreditation: ISO9001-2008 (CERAAS genotyping laboratory)
Date of grant: October 10, 2016
ISO17025 process finalized at the expected ITA from 2 to 4 November 2017 (mycotoxin laboratory).
Teaching: 1 Masters (Forestry and Environment) accredited by ANAQ-Sup (2-3 November 2016)
Ongoing process for Bambey CNRA water-soil-plant laboratory.
Comments:
42. Does the center have other international recognitions?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
The center coordinates the activities of the Sorghum and Millet Innovative Lab (SMIL) and the Sustainable Intensification Innovative Lab (SIIL) in collaboration with Kansas State University. The Center is also the Regional Hub of the Integrated Breeding Platform (IBP). ITA has become one of the UNU (United Nations University) Centers of Excellence ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
43. Is a customer listening and malfunction management system in place?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
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Comments:
It is targeted at certification perimeters
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44. Is the environmental dimension taken into account in the management of the Center?
Yes | _X_ | No | __ |
Comments:
Focal point environment has organized many training, development for people with reduced mobility in the
amphitheater. Environmental, social and gender assessment of WAAPP projects. Solar energy system for CERAAS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COLLABORATION
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ANNEX 4: TERMS OF REFERENCE OF CONSULTANTS
Consultant in charge of supporting RCoE to take into account quality management issues in their
evolution towards the Regional Centers of Excellence for Research and Development in West Africa
Terms of Reference for an Agricultural Research Expert to undertake a second assessment of the degree
of maturation of the WAAPP National Centers of Specialization in Regional Centers of Excellence for
Research and Development in West Africa
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1. Context
To contribute to the implementation of CAADP in West Africa, ECOWAS has initiated the Agricultural
Productivity Program in West Africa (WAAPP) and mandated CORAF/WECARD to coordinate its
implementation. . Among the 4 components of this program, component 2 provides for the strengthening of
national research systems through the establishment of National Centers of Specialization (NCoS) during the first
5-year phase of the program. These NCoS should evolve into Regional Centers of Excellence (RCoE) from the
second phase. A total of 9 NCoS s have been established since the entry into force of the first series of WAAPP in
2007. These are NCoS: (i) Roots and Tubers in Ghana, (ii) Rainfed, irrigated and submerged rice deep in Mali; (iii)
Dry Cereals in Senegal; (iv) Fruits and Legumes in Burkina Faso; (v) Plantain in Cote d’Ivoire; (vi) Aquaculture in
Nigeria; (vii) Maize in Benin, (viii) Livestock in Niger and (ix) Mangrove Rice in Sierra Leone.
In the process of supporting the NCoS for their maturation in RCoE, CORAF/WECARD had to commission an
initial assessment of the degree of maturation of these NCoS into RCoE based on the criteria defined at the Lomé
I workshop in 2014. This evaluation made it possible to identify the progress made by each NCoS with a view to its
evolution towards a RIC and the challenges to be met in getting there. As a result, each NCoS had developed and
implemented an action plan to fill performance gaps.
To measure the progress made in relation to the first evaluation, CORAF/WECARD considered it advisable to
renew a second assessment of the degree of maturation of these NCoS in RCoE. This is all the more appropriate
since the first generation of NCoS set up under WAAPP A will total 10 years of existence by the end of 2017 and
should at this stage be in a position to access the qualification of Regional Center of Excellence of WAAPP with
the label Center of Excellence of ECOWAS. It is therefore in response to this imperative that CORAF/WECARD
proposes the present Terms of Reference for the evaluation mission.
2. Objectives
The ultimate goal of this activity is to support the SNCs in the process of their transformation into ECOWAS
RCoE. Specifically, it is a question of undertaking a second evaluation to identify the gaps that separate the NCoS
in their current state from the satisfaction of the agreed maturation criteria and to make investment
recommendations for their satisfaction.
3. Methodological approach
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The complexity of the evaluation requires the recruitment of a pair of consultants whose expertise is complementary:
a technical expertise in research and development and expertise in Public Organization Management and ISO
accreditation.
As at the first evaluation, the consultants will have to take stock of the NCoS in terms of infrastructures, equipment
and human resources for research, mode of operation and scientific productions, openness to the sub-region,
sustainability etc.); appreciate the adoption of a "Quality" approach or the level of quality maturity in the
implementation of the activities of the center and evaluate the prospect of evolution towards a RCoE, make
proposals to improve synergies and complementarities within the cluster of NCoS institutions and propose an action
plan for obtaining ISO certification.
This will require the visit of each of the 9 NCoS for interviews with officials of the NCoS’ parent institution, NCoS
managers and managers, research teams, scientific and technical partners, users of the research results, sub regional
and international organizations of interest located in the country.
4. Products/expected results
The main expected output of this institutional evaluation is the report in which the recommendations responding
to the above objectives are formulated, based on the analysis of information gathered from management and staff,
members of governance bodies, institutions partners and other stakeholders.
The expected intermediate outcomes are:
• the current state of institutions subject to evaluation in terms of research infrastructures and equipment, human
and financial, title deeds of physical infrastructure and assets, programs and activities implemented since the last
assessment and those underway) is established
• the present and future needs of each NCoS
• the main functions Institutions are identified and strategies for achieving these in the short and medium term are
developed
• A new sustainable institutional framework based on the structure, staffing, finances needed to ensure institutional
change, sources and mechanisms of funding, work processes and procedures, governance, networking and
partnership, is proposed.
5. Duration of the mission
The duration of this mission is Fifty (50) Man-days over a period of 4 months. The startup will take place in July
2017.
6. Profile of consultants
Consultants assigned to this mission should have some of the following qualifications and experiences:
For the research and development question,
• The Consultant should hold a univeristy doctorate degree or PhD degree in Agricultural Economics, Animal
Production, Veterinary Medicine or related fields;
• Additional training in management or institutional evaluation would be an advantage ;
• At least 10 years of experience in conducting institutional assessment;
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• At least 10 years of work in livestock research and development institutions, preferably in West and Central Africa ;
• Proven knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of livestock research and development in West and Central
Africa;
• Speak fluently in French or English, and be able to work in the other language.
7. Content of the mission
The service will include (non-exhaustive list):
• Documentation of the state of the infrastructure, equipment, human resources and research programs and quality
approach of the cluster member institutions through the administration of a research capacity audit grid;
• The identification of the maturation gaps of the NCoS in RCoE;
• The formulation of a recommendation to fill the gaps.
8. Reporting obligations
As part of their assignment, the Consultant shall provide the following reports:
• a start-up report;
• a progress report, one week after the end of each step listed in the methodological approach;
• a final report on the whole process that takes into account the observations made by CORAF/WECARD, the
various NCoS and their partners.
Reports written in French or English will be sent to the Executive Secretariat of CORAF/WECARD in electronic
version.
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Terms of Reference of a Consultant Expert in Management of
Organizations responsible for undertaking a second assessment of the degree of
Maturation of the National Specialization Centers of WAAPP into Regional Centers of
Excellence for Research and Development
in West Africa
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1. Context
To contribute to the implementation of CAADP in West Africa, ECOWAS has initiated the West
Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP) and mandated CORAF/WECARD to coordinate
its implementation. Among the 4 components of this program, component 2 provides for the
strengthening of national research systems through the establishment of National Centers of
Specialization (NCoS) during the first 5-year phase of the program. These NCoS should evolve
into Regional Centers of Excellence (RCoE) from the second phase. A total of 9 NCoS have been
established since the entry into force of the first series of WAAPP in 2007. These are NCoS: (i)
Roots and Tubers in Ghana, (ii) Rainfed, irrigated and submerged rice deep in Mali; (iii) Dry
Cereals in Senegal; (iv) Fruits and vegetables in Burkina Faso; (v) Plantain in Cote d’Ivoire; (vi)
Aquaculture in Nigeria; (vii) Maize in Benin, (viii) Livestock in Niger and (ix) Mangrove Rice in
Sierra Leone.
In the process of supporting the NCoS for their maturation into RCoE, CORAF/WECARD had to
commission an initial assessment of the degree of maturation of these NCoS into RCoE based
on the criteria defined at the Lomé I workshop in 2014. This evaluation made it possible to
identify the progress made by each NCoS with a view to its evolution towards a RCoE and the
challenges to be met in getting there. As a result, each NCoS had developed and implemented
an action plan to fill performance gaps.
To measure the progress made in relation to the first evaluation, CORAF/WECARD considered
it advisable to renew a second assessment of the degree of maturation of these NCoS in RCoE.
This is all the more appropriate since the first generation of NCoS set up under WAAPP A will
total 10 years of existence by the end of 2017 and should at this stage be in a position to access
the qualification of Regional Center of Excellence of WAAPP with the label Center of Excellence
of ECOWAS. It is therefore in response to this imperative that CORAF/WECARD proposes the
present Terms of Reference for the evaluation mission.
2. Objectives
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The ultimate goal of this activity is to support the NCoS in the process of their transformation
into ECOWAS RCoE. Specifically, it is a question of undertaking a second evaluation to identify
the gaps that separate the NCoS in their current state from the satisfaction of the agreed
maturation criteria and to make investment recommendations for their satisfaction.
3. Methodological approach
The complexity of the evaluation requires the recruitment of a pair of consultants whose
expertise is complementary: a technical expertise in research and development and expertise
in Public Organization Management and ISO accreditation.
As at the first evaluation, the consultants will have to take stock of the NCoS in terms of
infrastructures, equipment and human resources for research, mode of operation and scientific
productions, openness to the sub-region, sustainability etc.); appreciate the adoption of a
"Quality" approach or the level of quality maturity in the implementation of the activities of
the center and evaluate the prospect of evolution towards a RCoE, make proposals to improve
synergies and complementarities within the cluster of NCoS institutions and propose an action
plan for obtaining ISO certification.
This will require the visit of each of the 9 NCoS for interviews with officials of the NCoS parent
institution, NCoS heads and managers, research teams, scientific and technical partners, users
of the research results, sub regional and international organizations of interest located in the
country.
4. Products/expected results
The main expected output of this institutional evaluation is the report in which the
recommendations responding to the above objectives are formulated, based on the analysis of
information gathered from management and staff, members of governance bodies, institutions
partners and other stakeholders.
The expected intermediate outcomes are:
• the current status of institutions subject to evaluation in terms of research infrastructure
and equipment, human and financial capacity, title to physical infrastructure and assets,
programs and activities implemented since the last evaluation and those in progress) is
established;
• the needs present and future of each NCoS
• The main functions of the Institutions are identified and the strategies for achieving these in
the short and medium term are developed
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• A new sustainable institutional framework based on the structure, staffing, finances needed
for institutional change, funding sources and mechanisms, work processes and procedures,
governance, networking and partnership are proposed.
5. Duration of the mission
The duration of this mission is Fifty (50) Man-days over a period of 4 months. The startup will
take place in July 2017.
6. Profile of consultants
For the question of management of public organizations and ISO accreditation,
• BAC + 5 in Agricultural Sciences, Organization, Management or equivalent
• Good knowledge of West and Central Africa and its subregional institutions and organizations;
• Strategic planning skills and strong references in the Agriculture and Agricultural Research
(agriculture, livestock, fisheries/aquaculture) sectors in connection with economic and social
development;
• Experience in certifying agricultural research and development organizations or in certifying
institutions working for agricultural development in a member country of CORAF/WECARD;
• Speak fluently in French or English, and be able to work in the other language.
7. Content of the mission
The service will include (non-exhaustive list):
• Documentation of the state of the infrastructure, equipment, human resources and research
programs and quality approach of the cluster member institutions through the administration
of a research capacity audit grid;
• The identification of the maturation gaps of the NCoS in RCoE;
• The formulation of a recommendation to fill the gaps.
8. Reporting obligations
As part of their assignment, the Consultant shall provide the following reports:
• a start-up report;
• a progress report, one week after the end of each step listed in the methodological approach;
• a final report on the whole process that takes into account the observations made by
CORAF/WECARD, the various NCoS and their partners.
Reports written in French or English will be sent to the Executive Secretariat of CORAF/WECARD
in electronic version.
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ANNEX B: Consultant's Reporting Obligations
REPORT DEADLINE
1. Methodological note One (01) week after signature of the contract
2. Draft report three (03) months after signature of the contract
3. Final report Two (02) Weeks After Receiving Customer's
Comments on the Interim Report
APPENDIX 5: STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE TRANSFORMATION NCoS-RICE INTO RCoE-RICE
Actions/Activities Activities Expected and target
Indicators Verification source Implementation timelines
Implementation partners
Cost of actions/Activities
State of implementation
Observations
1. Cadre d’exercice de la recherche agricole
1.1. Constructions and rehabilitation 1.1.1. Building a guest house (Niono)
Building a guest house
(Niono)
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
190 000 000
Work in progress
Rate of implementation: more than 60%
1.1.2. Clean up town (Niono) 1 water drainage network Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
50 000 000 Task performed
Sanitation work completed: 100%
1.1.3. Build a solid fence around the experimental plot (Niono)
7.5 km of solid wall Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
76 500 000 Tasks performed at Niono and Mopti
Work completed at Niono and Mopti (100%), in progress at Sikasso (50%)
1.1.4. Build first level of Multimedia Center (Niono)
1 Multimedia Center G+ 1 Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
60 000 000 Tasks not implemented
No funding
1.1.5. Complete the rehabilitation of irrigation, drinage and leveling network of experimantal plots at Niono, Sikasso and Mopti
77 ha redeveloped
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
191 000 000 Tasks performed at Niono and Mopti
Work completed at Niono and Mopti (100%), in progress at Sikasso (50%)
1.1.6. Build 1 mixed lab. (physiology, biochemistry, genetic, crop protection) of international standard at Nionio
1 laboratory made up of 4 units
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
600 000 000 Tasks not implemented
Non-availability of funds (0%)
1.1.7. Build 1 entomology lab (Sikasso)
1 entomology laboratory Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
595 000 000 Work in progress
Work completed at 90%
1.1.8. Build hostels at Sikasso 4 new rooms Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
60 000 000 Construction not done
No funding (0%)
1.1.9. Build 1 hydromorphous lab. (Mopti)
1 Hydromorphic soil laboratory
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
250 000 000 Implemented Rehabilitation of the former soil laboratory at Mopti (50%)
1.1.10. Build 1 warehouse (coordination in Bamako)
1 archival warehouse Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
2 000 000 Tasks performed
A store constructed is available at the coordination (100%)
1.1.11. Build offices for the RCoE-Rice coordination responding to international quality standrds
5 offices and 1 store Reception
report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2017 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
40 000 000 Task not implemented
The General Directorate of the Rural Economy Institute has decided to include the offices of the NCoS coordinator in its future construction plan (0%)
1.2. Equipment Reception report
Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
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1.2.1. Acquire 1 husker, 1 rice parboiling machine, (LTA Sotuba)
1 rice husker 1 rice parboiling machine
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
3 500 000 Task performed
100%
1.2.2. Equip the soil and water testing laboratory (Mopti)
Testing equipement and materials
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination PPAAO/ Mali
500 000 000 Task performed
Equipement received, a technical officer trained and made available for routine tests (ph, electrical conductivity, granulometry) (100%)
1.2.3. Equip the entomology laboratory (Sikasso)
Testing equipement and materials
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
250 000 000 Not yet implemented
0%
1.2.4. Rehabilitate the test tunnels at Niono and Sikasso
4 Tunnels Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
20 000 000 Task not implemented
0%
1.2.5. Acquire a backup irrigation moto pump (Sikasso and Mopti)
2 Moto pumps of 10 HP Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
3 000 000 Task performed
100%
1.2.6. 2 Acquire 2 350KVA capacity power generators (Niono and Sikasso) with solar energy complements
2 350 KVA power generators Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
250 300 000 Task performed
100%
1.2.7. Install broadband internet connection for continuous access (Niono, Sikasso, Mopti, Sotuba and the coordination)
Contract with a service provider
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
6 000 000 Task not yet implemented
0%
1.2.8. Equip the Multimedia Center (data processing, video, audio)
Data processing equipement, video, audio
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
80 000 000 Task partially implemented
Some equipment has arrived but the sound system is not yet available (50%)
1.2.9. Provide researchers with computers and office furniture
Computers and office furniture
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
120 000 000 Task partially implemented
Laptops have been purchased, some researchers have access to them, others not (50%)
1.2.10. Acquire (03) pick-ups and 1 station wagon
3 pick-ups and 1 station wagon
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
125 000 000 Task performed
100%
1.2.11. Equip a mixed laboratory (physiology, biochemistry, genetic, crop protection) of international standard at Niono
1 laboratory amde up of 4
units
Reception report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2018 Coordination WAAPP/ Mali
2 000 000 000 Task not implemented
0%
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
2.1. Organize annual follow-up regional workshops (all countries and clusters)
1 workshop a year
Worksop report Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
Each year NCoS-Rice and partners of the cluster, Focal Institutions of NCoS-Rice in
150 000 000 Task performed
Organize workshop for heads of institutions members of the rice cluster from 25 to 27 July 2017 (100%)
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CORAF/WECARD countries
3. Quality and adequacy of research teams
3.1. Recruit young researchers
40 young researchers Acts and number of persons recruited
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016-2018 Directorate General of IER
1 000 000 000 Task in progress
Youth in training are targeted to strengthen the team of researchers (50%)
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
4. Partnership and planning strategy for program implementation
4.1. Prepare partnership greements with institutions and organizations
1 framework agreement/partner
Number of agreements
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
continuous Cluster members 10 000 000 Task performed
NCoS-Rice regularly prepares partnership agreements with institutions. Example AfricaRice, AGRA (100%)
4.2. Organize joint regional workshops and set up follow-up committees for implementation
2 Workshops with partners/an
Workshop reports Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
continuous Cluster members 15 000 000 Task performed
NCoS-Rice participated in the training of actors with other development projects working on rice. Organization of a workshop by the project GCP/RAF/489/VEN «Partnership for the development of sustainable rice production systems in Sub-Saharan Africa ». The coordinator of NCoS-Rice attended a workshop on technological reviews on good practices of rice in different ecologies. (100%)
5. Efficiency on information and communication strategy for development
5.1. Develop and implement an information and communicaton plan for development
1 plan
Document of plan
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
CORAF Communication Team
30 000 000 Task not implemented
0%
6. Contribution to strengthening the National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
6.1. Develop and implement training modules at the Multimedia Center
10 training modules Number of modules
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
continuous
SNRVA
50 000 000 Task performed
In 2017, these modules were recomposed to suit one-week, two-week and
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three-week training sessions. (50%).
6.2. Organise scientific trips Scientific trips Number of beneficiaries
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 SNRVA 300 000 000 Tasked performed
From 1 to 30 November 2016, a scientific stay of one month of a Guinean researcher in Mali (10%)
6.3. Organise scientific and technical support on request
Technical and scientific support missions
Number of missions
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 SNRVA 100 000 000 Task performed
In January 2017, 3 NCoS-Rice researchers had to participate in a rice technology review and best practices workshop at AfricaRice (St Louis, Senegal). (50%)
7. Dissemination of results of research and innovations
7.1. Accompany/develop exchanges and capitalization of experiences of the platforms (Pls)
3 inter-platform visits Number of platforms
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 CORAF, CNRA, APCAM 150 000 000 Task
performed
Task executed through the training of actors (100%)
7.2. Build capacities o facilitators of national platforms
3 facilitators trained Number of facilitators
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 CORAF, CNRA 4 500 000 Task performed
Task executed through the training of actors (100%)
7.3. Organize Monitoring tours jointly with partners
2 Monitoring tours a year Number of monitoring tour
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 Partners of the cluster, focal Institutions of NCoS-Rice in the countries
60 000 000 Task not yet implemented
0%
7.4. Organize open days 1 open day a year Number of open days
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 SNRVA, cluster partners
60 000 000
Task performed
Activity crried out regularly at the level of the different research projects (50%)
7.5. Prepare scientific articles and technical data sheets
1 article per project 1 technical data sheet a year
Number of scientific articles and technical data sheet
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2017 CORAF, cluster partners
200 000 000 Task performed
Several articles have been written by the different researchers. Some articles will be published in future issues of the RURAL ECONOMY NOTEBOOK and in the special edition of CORAF in the Journal of Agriculture (50%)
7.6. Use multi-media means for the dissemination of results and innovations
X radio programs, X films or magazines Forum on web, sketch
Number of shows, film, magazine, sketch
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 CORAF and cluster
100 000 000
Task performed
The technologies generated by NCoS-Rice are regularly disseminated by the national press,
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radio and national television (50%)
7.7. Create and animate a NCoS-Rice website portal for the dissemination of results and innovations
1 website portal
Website address
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 CORAF and cluster 20 000 000 Task not yet implemented
0%
7.8. Set up technology demonstration plots
5 plots per year in each rice production area
Number of demonstration plots set up
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 NCoS-Rice and cluster partners
100 000 000 Task performed
In collaboration with the management services, the demonstration plots are set up in Farmer's fields (100%)
7.9. Set up showcases on technologies and innovations
1 showcase per research station and 1 showcase of products processed by company
Number of showcases set up
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 NCoS-Rice and cluster partners
100 000 000 Task performed
The showcases are set up at the various research sites for visitors and passers-by (100%)
8. Functional governance at the Center
8.1. Strengthen the institutional framework by the creation of NCoS-Rice by ministerial decision and by the delegation of the financial management authority
Act of Creation by Ministerial Decision
Act of creation
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 Supervisory
2 000 000 Task performed
Signing of Order N° 2841 on the creation of the NCoS-Rice on 15/08/2016 (100%). Definition of the notion of focal point at NCoS-Rice and role of focal points placed at the level of centers (100%). Submission of the draft decision for the signature of the Minister of Agriculture: 19/7/2017 (100%)
8.2. Recomposing the scientific commission to open it up to other rice experts from the subregion
List of members with rice experts from the sub-region
Number of Rice experts
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 Directorate General IER, CNRA, CNRST
15 000 000 Task performed
Designation of 3 specialists in the fields covered by NCoS-Rice to be part of the CNRA's scientific committee: Senegalese, Burkinabe and French. (100%)
8.3. Conduct a perception study of the partners on the
Perception of partners
Study report
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 NCoS-Rice and cluster
33 000 000 Task not yet implemented
Funding not yet acquired (0%)
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functioning and the results of the NCoS-Rice
9. ISO Certification label
9.1. Recruit a Quality Manager 1 quality manager Act of recruitment Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016 IER 75 000 000 Task performed
The quality manager selection process is in progress and is not completed (0%)
9.2. Train the actors of the NCoS-Rice on the quality approach
Actors trained on the quality approach
Number of actors trained
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
From 2016 CORAF/ WECARD, cluster
36 000 000 Task not yet implemented
0%
9.3. Sign contract with an expert to support the quality approach
1 expert contract on the quality approach
Contract
Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2016
IER, CNRA
30 000 000 Task partially implemented
Quality Manager Selection Process in Progress and not completed (0%)
9.4. Undertake the labeling process of the NCoS-Rice
ISO Label NCoS-Rice
Act of certification Reports NCoS-Rice, IER, WAAPP
2017
IER, CNRA, AMANORM
40 000 000 Task not yet implemented
0%
ANNEX 6: STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTION PLAN OF NCOS-DRY CEREALS Actions/Activities Expected
products and targets
Indicator Verification source
Implementation timelines
Iplementation partner
Cost of actions/Activities
State of implementation
Observations
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1. Framework for the conduct of Agricultural Research
Formalization of relations between entities of the NCoS
Better integration of the various members of the NCoS
Number of act (s) Number of meetings
Official act (s) Coordination Meeting Reports
December 2015 ISRA ITA UT/ENSA
Finalization of infrastructure rehabilitation (CNRA laboratory, CERAAS greenhouses)
Infrastructures complying with research requirements
Number of infrastructures rehabilitated and upgraded to standards
Reception report
June 2016 ISRA Contracting companies
250 000 000 FCFA
Construction of Amphitheater for the NCoS
Amphitheater equipped and functional
Reception capacity of workshops, national and international conferences
Service contract Reception report
August 2016 ISRA, ENSA, Contracting companies
150 000 000 FCFA
Acquisition of complementary equipment
Laboratories up to standard
Number, type and quality of tests conducted
Delivery receipt Reception report
April 2016 ISRA, ITA Suppliers
107 000 000 FCFA
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
Holding of annual regional programming workshops for NCoS activities
Consensual research programs
Number of workshops held
Workshop reports
June of each year
NCoS
National, regional (IER cereals, INRAN, INERA) and international
30 000 000 FCFA/an
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partners (SMIL, CIRAD, ICRISAT, Universities, etc.)
3. Quality and adequacy of the research teams
Implementation of recruitment plans of needed profiles
Research teams adapted to needs
Number of positions filled
Recruitment decisions
Based on demand
General Directorates of Institutes and rectorate
PM
4. Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
Consolidation of the partnership already established and openness to others
Diversification of the partnership
Number of partners with signed collaboration agreements
Agreements Conventions Depending on opportunities
NCoS General Directorates and rectorate
PM
Construction of a NCoS partnership strategy
A unified partnership framework for the NCoS is drawn up
Minutes of mettings held
Strategy document drawn up
February 2016 Entities of the NCoS
10 000 000 FCFA
5. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
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Finalization of the information and communication strategy document
The information and communication strategy document is drawn up
Number of versions of the draft strategy document
Minutes of meetings
April 2016 Entities of NCoS and FNRAA
5 000 000 FCFA
6. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
Strengthening of the relations between SNRVA of the countries of the NCoS (monitoring tour, exchange visits, etc.)
Better synergy between SNRVA
Number of monitoring tours and exchange visits
Mission reports and consultation meetings Film of visits
Annual SNRAS of Senegal, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
30 000 000 FCFA/an
7. Valorisation of the results of research
Capacity building of valuation units and services
Upgrading units and services are upgraded for better visibility of the results
Number of units and recovery services strengthened and equipped
Reception report, delivery note
August 2016 Entities of NCoS
50 000 000 FCA
8. Functional governance of the Center
Establishment of the steering committee of the NCoS
Steering committee set up
Conduct of the meeting of constitution
Minutes of meetings and acts of engagement
MarCH 2016 DG Rectors
10 000 000 FCFA
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9. ISO label certification
CERAAS certification audit finalization
CERAAS is certified
Conduct of the audit mission
Audit certificate
December 2015 Audit firm CERAAS
5 000 000 FCFA
Continuation of the accreditation process at ITA
The Mycotoxines laboratory is accredited in 2016 and those of Chemistry and Microbiology in 2017
Accreditation audit missions
Accreditation certificate
December 2016 to October 2017
5 000 000 FCFA
Establishment of a quality network between NCoS units
NCoS laboratories are networked
Number of consultation meetings
Minutes of meetings
April 2016 NCoS entities
5 000 000 FCFA
Start of the certification process for other NCoS units
The other NCoS units are certified
The stages of the process are initiated and continued (document review and audits, etc.)
Audit report 2016 NCoS entities
PM
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Actions/Activities Products expected
and targeted
Indicator Verification
surce
Timelines /
Important stages
Implementation
of partners
Costs State of implementation
Observations
1. Framework for the exercise of Agricultural Research
Provisions of
laboratories,
equipment,
experimental
stations,
training, ICT,
hostel, scientists
guest house,
conference
center
i) 3 functional standard laboratories. ii) 3 hostels, iii) 3 Training/Conference Centers iv) Upgrading of 3 ICT centers v) 3 scientists guest houses vi) 3 Standard Scientific Recreation Centers vii) 3 functional health centers functional
standard laboratories, accommodation facilities, farms and adequate communication systems,
WAAPP, FMARD,
FMF, ECOWAS,
WORLD BANK,
CORAF
To be
available in
2019
CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER
COUNTRIES
$12,162,000
Logistics:
mobility, the
secretariat and
the security
system
Utility vehicles (3 buses 18 seats, 6 Hilux pick up vans, 3 international furnished offices Police station and
video surveillance
system
Vehicles
available,
network security
system installed,
international
office equipped.
WAAPP, FMARD,
FMF, ECOWAS,
WORLD BANK,
CORAF
in 2019 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
4,864,000 $
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
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Stakeholder
meeting
(participants
drawn from
member
countries,
partners, etc.)
Define NSoC activities and programs 3 regional meetings Regional Agenda on Aquaculture, Platform for innovation, Regional Executive Board and Scientific Committees.
Documents (work
plan, research
proposals and
teams.)
WAAPP, FMARD,
FMF, ECOWAS,
WORLD BANK,
CORAF
in 2018
CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
2,913,300 $
3. Quality and adequacy of the research teams
Building Regional Research Teams Across the Aquaculture Value Chain with a Multidisciplinary Approach
Quality Research Teams: Fry and brood stock production Fish production table Fish feed production Added value Marketing Transport
List of research
projects,
location and
team members
FAO, FDF,
NAFDAC, SON
in 2017 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
2,027,000 $
4. Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
Formation of national, regional and international partnerships
Training of 7 national and regional task teams for each component of the value chain.
Composition of the different working groups.
Composition of the regional working group
WhatsApp, WEB,
CORAF, FARA
in 2017 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
6,081,000 $
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Development of a Regional Strategic Plan
Collaboration with international partners Development of regional working group for each component of the value chain.
Strategic plan
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
5. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
Development of an effective ICT system for dissemination of results to end users
Workshops, seminars, meetings publications, study tours, high-speed Internet, audio visuals
Database of research activities and results, networking, availability of tools- functional website, e-library etc.
WAAPP, CORAF,
WB, SON
in 2017 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
$4,100,000
6. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
Capacity Building
of Effective
Aquaculture
Extension
Services
Academic Training Program (M.Sc) and Ph. D), Short Sessions, Training and Visits Provision of dissemination tools
Increase in aquaculture and extension specialists Reduce extension workers: farmer ratio.
Local and
foreign
universities
2016 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
10 $, 900 000
7. Valorization of research results and innovations
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Dissemination of
research results
and innovations
Training of adopted villages and schools, innovation platforms, commodity associations, workshops, seminars and publications, audiovisual documents, etc.
Increased awareness of the technologies generated High adoption rate, increased innovation platforms created
WAAPP, CORAF,
FARA, WB
in 2017 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
stakeholders in
the Member
States of the
USAID,
3,000,000 $
8. Functional governance of the Center
Establishment of
a governance
structure
Governance
structure at
national and
regional level
Management,scientific committees, coordination units, governing board, council of ministers at national and regional levels
CORAF, WB,
ECOWAS, PAU,
FAO, FMARD of
member
countries
2016 CORAF, STATES
BM, FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, PPAAO,
ECOWAP, WFC,
Stakeholders
MEMBERS
8.6 million $
9. ISO Label Certification
Creation of a
Quality Pool.
Certification of
laboratories,
standard operating
procedures and
good management
ISO-9001
certificate, SOP
and HACCP
manual
FAO, NAFDAC, ACS
registers, UKAS
2019 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
10.070.000 $
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practices for
research activities.
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Environmental
issues identified
and control
measures provided
EIA document Ministries of
Environment of
member states
2017 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
2,5 millions $
Development of
the workforce
Training of
personnel on the
modern laboratory
and scientific
procedure
Qualified
laboratory staff
Universities and
Polytechnics
local and
international
2017 CORAF, WB,
FMARD, FMF,
ARCN, WAAPP,
ECOWAS, WFC,
ACTORS IN
MEMBER STATES
7,160,000 $
71.464.000 $
ANNEX 8: IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE NCoS ROOT AND TUBERS ACTION PLAN ACTIVITIES EXPECTED
RÉSULTS INDICATORS VERIFICATION
SOURCE TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION
PARTNERS COST(USD) State of
implementation Observations
1. Framework for the exercise of Agricultural Research
Form strong national
Reports FRI
SARI 20,000
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INDICATORS VERIFICATION SOURCE
TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
COST(USD) State of implementation
Observations
multidisciplinary research teams • Organize three (3) one-day meetings to reorganize research teams along product value chains • Develop a database of current research interests and all activities of scientists • Publish database on the WAAPP / NCO website Development of a Regional Proposal for Collaboration on Commodity Value Chains
scientific workshop on food crops
meetings writing workshop followed by developing-
Strengthening national multidisciplinary teams
Established multi-institutional solid subregional links Increased funding for research
Number of meetings organized Published database At least four (4) multidisciplinary teams trained Number of regional proposals won and implemented
Database Workshops/ meetings
January 2016 March 2016 August 2016 CRI
SARI PGRI MOFA IITA CIP CNRA INRAB INERA CORAF
86000
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ACTIVITIES EXPECTED RÉSULTS
INDICATORS VERIFICATION SOURCE
TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
COST(USD) State of implementation
Observations
joint proposals for funding
donor funding
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
Create regional network platforms along commodity value chains • Exchange visits • Visit and study conferences • Virtual ICT Platforms
Strategic programs that align with national and regional priorities
Number of commodity platforms in place and functional
Reports Documents
October 2016 and beyond
CRI, FRI, SARI SRI, PGRRI, MOFA, IITA CIP, CNRA INRAB, INERA CORAF, ISLRA, ITRA, CARI, IER, INRAN, NRCRI, ISRA, universitiess
100000
3. Quality and adequacy of the research teams
Put in place a policy framework
committee to develop the mobility policy (sabbatical and the post-doctoral program)
Increase the capacity of researchers
Institutional policy document published
Published Mentorship Documents
Reports Documents
Sept. 2016 Oct. 2016 and beyond
CSIR management
5000 50000
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ACTIVITIES EXPECTED RÉSULTS
INDICATORS VERIFICATION SOURCE
TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
COST(USD) State of implementation
Observations
Institutionalize a formal mentoring system
working committee to develop policy framework for mentoring program
Institutional Mentoring Program (Consultants, Mentoring sessions) Staff recruitment Reorganize research teams according to the value chain approach Identify partners from other institutions Organize short French and English courses for scientists and technicians
Improve the quality of research results
Increase the integration of researchers from the sub-region
Number of supervised researchers Number of senior researchers recruited Number of scientific publications in French and English
List of staff and partners Report
Dec 2016 Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017
CSIR
? 60000
4. Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
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ACTIVITIES EXPECTED RÉSULTS
INDICATORS VERIFICATION SOURCE
TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
COST(USD) State of implementation
Observations
Establish formal partnerships with key value chain actors of priority products
functional and effective networks are in place
Number of partnerships established with the mouse
Documents Sept. 2016 and beyond
CSIR-CRI management with national and regional
15000
5. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
Establish a functional Monitoring & Evaluation unit and resources with the appropriate staff • Recruit staff and provide office space and logistics • Establish a functional M & E system timely access to quality information
Timely access to quality information
Functional Monitoring-Evaluation
Reliable access to information for policy
Database Jan. 2016 And beyond
CRI - Management 50000 25000
Install and maintain an effective ICT system • Increase bandwidth for Internet service • Regularly maintain ICT infrastructure
Installation of reliable high-speed Internet and support a functional site
Functional and efficient IT system with increased bandwidth
Operational Site
Jan. 2016 NCoS Coordinator 65000
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ACTIVITIES EXPECTED RÉSULTS
INDICATORS VERIFICATION SOURCE
TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
COST(USD) State of implementation
Observations
Upgrading the training and communication unit with the state of the art technologies
Strengthening the capacity of the training unit
Improved communication and diffusion of improved technologies
Number of published communication materials
Number of trainings completed
Reports
Publications Training modules
Dec, 2016 NCoS Coordinator, Management of CRI
50,000
6. Contribution to strengthening national agricultural research and extension systems (CNRA)
Develop a capacity building plan
Develop training modules for partners
Implement training programs (4 trainings per year, 20 participants per training) Enhanced partner skills and capacities
Enhanced partner skills and capacities
Capacity building plans developed
Training modules developed Number of organized trainings
None of the stakeholders trained
Training modules reports
2016-2017
CRI Management Unit
200000
7. Valorization of research results
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INDICATORS VERIFICATION SOURCE
TIMELINE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
COST(USD) State of implementation
Observations
8. Functional governance of the Center
Improve the management structure on information flows and procurement processes
Effective management and dynamic and efficient procurement process
ISO 9001 Certificate Certification
Certification Dec. 2016 CSIR Management Unit WAAPP/PCU
20000
9. ISO label certification
Organize training programs and exchange visits for laboratory staff
Obtain the ISO certification mark
Five people trained per year
Reports Dec. 2016 and beyond
NCoS Coordinator Head of Biotechnology Laboratory
50000
Set up a disposal system with the sound environmental management plan
Obtain the ISO certification mark
Number of harmful chemicals eliminated in a controlled manner ISO Certification
ISO Certification
Waste Management Plan and Hazardous Products
Dec 2016 100000
Organize environmental management training for staff
Safe environment
Dec 2016 and beyond
20000
Build Hazardous Material Storage Stores
Secure Storage Functional Chemical Storage
No Accidents or Incidents Related to Uncontrolled Use of Hazardous Products
June 2016 30000
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APPENDIX 9: STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF NCoS PLANTAIN ACTION PLAN
Activities Actions Indicators Verification source State of implementation
Observations
1. Framework for the exercise of Agricultural Research
Creation of a legal framework for the operation of the NCoS
Recruit a legal consultant - Develop a draft text - Validate the draft text - Issue the Ministerial Order
Existence of a
Ministerial
Order Official
Gazette
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
Identification of the national and regional needs of the plantain banana sector
- Organize a national workshop for diagnosis of the sector Capitalize the achievements of the CARBAP and IITA networks in the countries of the sub-region
- Workshop
reports
- Number of
focal points
- Correspondence - Workshop reports
3. Quality and adequacy of the research teams
Establishment of quality research teams in the NCoS
- Recruit socio-economists and irrigation specialists - Make thematic groups operational - Make the mobility of researchers in the sub-region effective
Number of
specialists per
discipline exists
Directory of NCoS
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Capacity building of research teams
- Train technicians in the use of laboratory equipment - Train researchers in the use of laboratory
equipment and the interpretation of statistical
results
- Number of technicians trained in each of the 6 laboratories - Number of engineers trained in each of the 6 laboratories
Training Report
Capacity building of
research teams
- Train technicians in the use of laboratory
equipment
• Number of 4x4 vehicles • Number of computers
Delivery receipts Delivery receipts
4. Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
Development of a 6-year
Strategic Plan
- Organize a Regional Research Program Planning Workshop - Organize a workshop to develop the first operational plan - Organize an evaluation workshop mid-way through the first operational plan - Organize a workshop review of the first operational plan and programming of the second operational plan
- Number of workshops completed - Number of strategic plans - Number of operational plans
Workshop reports
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Implementation of the
strategic plan
- Organize a mid-term evaluation workshop for the second operational plan - Organize an evaluation workshop of the strategic plan
- Number of
workshops
organized
- Workshops reports
5. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
Strengthening of the user awareness section for a better adoption of the generated technologies
- Develop and edit datasheets and posters - Train ANADER technicians on the technologies
generated
- Organize village user information meetings on technologies - Disseminate messages of information of the
populations on the technologies on the rural
radios
• Number of datasheets and posters published • Number of trained technicians
• Delivery receipt • Training report
Strengthening the user
awareness component
for better technology
adoption of technologies
generated
- Set up demonstration plots and technology demonstration units - Organize exchange visits to plots and
demonstration units
• Number of plots and demonstration units • Number of
organized
exchange visits
• Activity reports • Activity reports
6. Contribution to strengthening national research and extension systems (SNRVA)
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Operation of the
rehabilitated
laboratories
Repair the medium-voltage transformer of the CNRA laboratories Acquire a generator for feeding the CNRA laboratories Acquire additional equipment for the I2T Laboratory Equip the 12T Laboratory with lab benches - Establish maintenance contracts for equipment received
Functional state of transformer Existence of generator Number of additional equipment acquired - Existence of lab benches - Number of contracts awarded -
- Report - Delivery receipt - Contract Document
- -
Functioning of
Rehabilitated
Laboratories
List the needs for analytical products and laboratory consumables Send lists of analytical products and laboratory consumables to UCTF/WAAPP Equip the CNRA shelter - Equip the CNRA training center
- Number of lists of established products and consumables
- Number of product lists and consumables shipped - Number and type of equipment
- Product lists - Delivery receipts
7. Functional governance of the NCoS
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Formalization of the attributions of the various governance bodies of the NCoS
- Establish a functional charter of the organs of the NCoS (coordination, focal points, scientific committee and thematic groups)
Existence of the charter
Charter document
Operationalize the governing bodies of the NCoS
- Prepare an annual operating budget of the organs of the NCoS - Make available to the NCoS the financial resources for the functioning of the organs
– Operational cost of the bodies
AWPB NCoS
8. Valorization of research results
Strengthen knowledge
sharing
- Train users on the technologies generated - Organize technology sharing workshops with stakeholders and other projects, programs and financial partners - Organize monitoring tours Write scientific articles (publications) Develop datasheets Patent technologies generated (stabilized flour)
• Number of trained users • Number of workshops • Number of organized tours • Number of organized articles • Number of data sheets • Number of patents
• Training reports • Workshop reports • Monitoring reports tours • Number of written articles • Number of data sheets
9. Iso label certification
Certification of NCoS laboratories
- Recruit a certification body - Implement the specifications of the certification body
Number of laboratories
Certificates
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ANNEX 10: STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NCoS MAIZE ACTION PLAN - BENIN Activities / Actions Costs (in FCFA) Expected results Observations
1- Improve the framework for the exercise of agricultural research
4 132 000 000 Improve the working environment of the NCoS-Maize by making it more incentive with infrastructures and a quality research logistics
Update the research program taking into account the national and regional demand
20 000 000 Opportunity for the NCoS-Maize to have an
updated research program, taking into
account the priorities of the West African
subregion
3. Ensure the quality and adequacy of the research teams
250 000 000 Improvement of the quality and critical mass of the human resources of the NCoS-Maize in order to ensure a more judicious implementation of the priority research themes following each maize value chain
4- Establish strategic and technical partnerships (in order, among other things, to ensure the planning and implementation of the research program)
496 000 000 Increase in the partnership of the NCoS-Maize to improve its visibility and diversify its sources of funding
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5- Ensure the efficiency of the information
and communication strategy for
development
330 000 000 Implementation of the five-year information and communication management plan developed consensually by the stakeholders of the NCoS-Maize and the communication professionals
6- Contribute to the strengthening of
National Agricultural Research and
Extension Systems (SNRVA)
650 000 000 Achievement of academic training (PhD, DEA, MSc) and qualifying training for NCoS-Maize staff
7- Promote research results and innovations 1 100 000 000 Genesis and dissemination of information and innovations to make tangible contributions to increasing the productivity of the maize sector in the West African sub-region
8- Ensure the functionality of the
governance of the Center
978 000 000 Staffing of the NCoS-Maize in functional governance bodies with a regional scope, notably the Scientific and Technical Council, the Management Committee and the Council of Stakeholders' Structures of the NCoS-Maize
9- Ensuring the ISO certification of the
environment of the Center
735 000 000 Certification of the two (2) laboratories of the NCoS Maizeto the international standards on the one hand and commitment of the Administration of the NCoS Maizein the quality approach of somewhere else
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ANNEX 11: STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NCOS FRUITS AND LEGUMES ACTION PLAN - BURKINA FASO
Actions/Activities Expected products and targets
Indicator Vrification source
Implementation timelines
Implementation partners
Coûs (FCFA) of Activities
State of implementation
Comments
1. Framework for the exercise of Agricultural Research
-Residential security of research stations
At least 5 Research Stations are secure Land Titles
Land Titles Ministerial Orders
2017
NCoS-FL,
CNRST,
WAAPP
MESRSI,
MATD,
MINEFID
5 billion
- Reconstituted Banfora Station Property Titles
Contract awarded effectively for the 3 ½ km wall around the Farako Ba station by CNRST on on Capacity Building Project (CBP)
-Rehabilitation of infrastructures
10
laboratories
/ workshops
/ buildings
are
Laboratories/Workshops/buildings renovated
Reception
report
2017
NCoS-FL,
CNRST
WAAPP
300 Million
- Rehabilitation of NCoS-FL coordination facilities - Construction of the vinegar production unit - Construction of the pigsty
Partial sponsorship of the rehabilitations by the new WAATP project and the national budget (PRC)
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rehabilitate
d
Construction of
the Central
Laboratory
A central laboratory is built at the coordination of NCoS-FL at Farako-Ba Central Laboratory
Central Laboratory Reception
report
2016
NCoS-FL
WAAPP
CNSRT
600 Million - Laboratory R + 1 expandable to R + 2 built - Construction of 1 building (offices + lab + meeting room)
Sponsorship of the construction of R + 2 by the CNRST CBP
Construction of a
training center
and a guest
house in Farako-
Ba
A training center and a guest house are built in Farako-Bâ
Training Center Guest House
Reception
reports
2018
CNRST
WAAPP
CNRST
500 Million
Not implemented - Failure of Additional Financing
- Joined to WAATP
Acquisitions of
the equipment
of the Central
Laboratory
Laboratory High-performance equipment is acquired for Farako-Ba's Central Laboratory
High-performance laboratory equipment
Reception report
June 2016 NCoS-FL
WAAPP
CNRST
MRSI
300 Million
GC/MS Solution - HPLC solution - Bench centrifuge - Hydrogen generator - (details attached)
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Acquisition of
additional
equipment for
the other INERA
and IRSAT
laboratories
Additional equipment is acquired
Laboratory
equipment
Reception
report
2018 NCoS-FL
WAAPP
CNRST
300 Million
- Portable Biogas Analyzer (IRSAT) - Cold unit, cold room and solar power station (IRSAT)
Complementary equipment is planned by the CNRST (PRC) and in the WAATP
Revitalization in
the mobility of
researchers
-At least 5 researchers/year of NCoS-FL go on mobility in the sub-region and internationally -At least 2 researchers from the sub-region/year are received at NCoS
Researchers on
the move
Mision report Annual CNRST
NCoS-FL WAAPP,
MRSI
50 Million/year
Non effective
Reception of a Kenyan researcher by the entomology team
Installation of
solar power
plants to reduce
the energy bill
At least 5
solar power
plants are
installed at
Solar power plants Reception
report
2018
NCoS-FL
CNRST,
MRSI,
200 Million
Not effective
Joined to WAATP
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INERA and
IRSAT WAAPP
Establishment of
high-speed
internet
connection
High-speed
connections
are
established
in at least 6
stations/res
earch
institutes for
continuous
internet
access
High-speed
connections
Reception
report
2017
NCoS-FL
CNRST
WAAPP
MRSI
250 Million
Effective installation at the Farako-Ba station
Listed in WAATP
Strengthening of
logistics of the
NCoS-FL
NCoS-FL’s fleet of cars is strengthened by the acquisition of at least 7 field vehicles + a mini bus
All terrain vehicles
Mini bus
Reception
report
2018 NCoS-FL CNRST
WAAPP
250 Million
Assignment of a 4x4 vehicle after devolution of the equipment
Additional vehicles will be acquired under the WAATP
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
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Intra-cluster programming of NCoS-FL activities
At least one regional workshop/year is organized (activity planning, mid-term, evaluation)
Regional workshops
Participants
Reports
NCoS-FL
CNRST,
MRSI,
NARS, WAAPP
Regional
partners
Annual
100 Million
Not effective Provided under WAATP
Participation of
NCoS-FL in
meetings of
other NCoS
NCoS-FL participated in at least two meetings of other NCoS/ year
Meetings of other
NCoS
Participants
Reports
NCoS-FL
NCoS
WAAPP
Annual
10 Million
NCoS-DC/ Senegal Scientific Events Day (June 15)
- NCoS-Maize/Benin Planning Workshop (May 2015)
- NCoS-LI Programming Workshop (April 16)
- Root and tuber Symposium (May 16)
- Regional training NCoS-MA (Oct 17)
Provided under WAATP
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- Regional Training Roots and Tubers (Sep 17)
- NCoS-Plantain Regional Training (Dec 17)
3. Quality and adequacy of the research teams
Continued
recruitment of
young
researchers
according to
needs and
deficit areas
At least three young researchers are recruited each year for the benefit of NCoS-FL
Young researchers
Recruitmen
t Order
NCoS-FL
CNSRT,
MRSI
Annual
PM
- Recruitment 2015: 25 INERA and 11 IRSAT - Recruitment 2017: 21 at INERA and 10 at IRSAT These recruitments strengthened the CNS-Fl of 11 new young researchers
-
These recruitments strengthened the CNS-Fl of 11 new young researchers
Continuation of
diploma courses
in the
areas/specialtie
s in deficit
At least 70
Masters are
trained in
specific
areas of
NCoS-FL
Students/Research Technicians in Masters Students/Research Engineers, trained at PhD-level
Recruitment
reports
Agreements
NCoS-FL
CNRST
Universities,
WAAPP
During 5
years
300 Million
No additional call for applications
Listed in WAATP
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At least 30
PhDs are
trained in
specific
areas of
NCoS-FL
Integration of
sub-regional
specialists into
the research
teams
At least two specialists (areas of deficit expertise from the NCoS-FL) of the sub-region are integrated into the research teams of NCoS-FL
Specialists in the
sub-region
Agreement NCoS-FL
WAAPP
Regional
partners
Annual 20 Million
Not effective Listed in WAATP
4. Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
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Realization of
multi-local joint
tests
At least 30
common
multi-local
tests are
carried out
Multi-local joint
tests carried out
Reports NCoS-FL
CNRST
WAAPP
Regional
Institutes/Cen
ters
Universities
Interprofessio
ns targeted,
Private
CGIAR
Annual
40 Million
Not effective Listed in WAATP
Organization of regional participatory planning meetings on fruit and vegetable value chains (mango, tomato, onion)
At least two (02) regional participatory planning meetings are organized Regional meetings organized
Regional meetings
Participants
Reports NCoS-FL
WAAPP
National
partners
Regional and
international
partners
2017 (1ère)
100 Million Not effective Listed in WAATP
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Value chain
actors
Development
and
implementation
of a mobility
plan for
researchers
A plan for the mobility of researchers is developed and implemented; At least 2 researchers/year of NCoS-FL are in mobility in the sub-region and internationally
-At least 2 outside researchers/year are welcomed at NCoS-FL
Reaserchers in
mobility
Mobility Plan
Mission
reports
CNRST
CNS FL
WAAPP
Annual
30 Million/year
- PhD student from Reunion Island for molecular characterization of bacterial strains (4 months) - Yamoussokro PhD student received for nematode characterization (1 month)
- - Malian student received for flies breeding (1 month)
Listed in WAATP
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Continued implementation of the NCoS-FL communication and information strategy
An annual communication and information plan is implemented and at least 10 communication and information documents are produced
audiovisual
documentary
interview
print press article
guided tours
demonstrations
Actors’ fora
participants
Copies
/excerpts of
documents
Reports
NCoS-FL
WAAPP
Regional
partners
Annual 30
million/year
- 9 guided tours organized between 2014 and 2016
- - 7 external missions hosted for the sharing of experience
Listed in WAATP
Organization of national and regional scientific seminars/meetings for sharing
A seminar/scientific meeting is organized annually at national or regional level
Posters Extension documents Scientific communications Scientific articles participants
Copies of documents
Reports
NCoS-FL
CNRST
MRSI
Regional
Partners
International
Partners
Annual
40 Million/year
- Organization of 2 SIST symposium editions (2016 and 2017) - Edition of a collection of datasheets on generated technologies
- - Poster publishing
Listed in WAATP
6. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
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Development
and
implementation
of curricula in
the horticultural
field, in
universities,
integrating
gender
At least one Masters II program in horticulture is implemented
Master II operational
Students enrolled
Program
creation order
CNRST
NCoS-FL
Universities
WAAPP,
MRSI
MESS, CGIAR
Regional
Partners
2018
100 Million
- Discussions initiated for the development and implementation of horticultural curricula with the Nazi Boni University of Bobo-Dioulasso
Listed in WAATP (2019)
Development and implementation of a plan for the continuous training of actors, integrating gender (researchers, technicians, actors in the sectors)
An annual plan for the continuous training of actors in the sector is implemented: at least 3 training sessions/year; 30 participants/session
Actors trained
Technicians trained Researchers trained
Reports
Attestations
NCoS-FL WAAPP
CNRST MARHASA Interprofessions of the sector Universities CGIAR Regional partners
Annual
50 Million/year
- Participation of a dozen researchers in 5 training workshops - - Training of administrative staff in procurement, accounting procedures, communications, etc.
Listed in WAATP
7. Valorization of research results and innovations
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-Realization of
NCoS-FL's proven
technology
market studies
At least two
proven CNS
FL
technologies
have been
the subject
of a market
study
Market Study Reports NCoS-FL WAAPP
National partners (MTD, MICA, etc.)
Regional partners
2017
50 Million
Not implemented
Listed in WAATP
-Production at the regional level of pre-basic seeds and base of improved varieties (onion, tomato) and quality seedlings of varieties of mango trees
At least 20Kg of pre-ground tomato seeds At least 20kg of pre-cooked onion seeds are produced Basic seeds of tomato (at least 50 kg) and onion (at least 100 kg) are made available to seed growers Quality seedlings of
Pre-basic seed
Basic seed
quality mango
seedlings
Reports
Certification
NCoS-FL
WAAPP
MARHASA
Interprofessions of the Mango, tomato, onion (national, sub-regional) sectors
CGIAR
Annual 20
Million/year
Not implemented
Listed in WAATP
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mango varieties are produced and made available to producers pre-basic seed
Conducting
demonstrations
in farming
environments of
technologies/inn
ovations
generated by the
NCoS-FL
At least 50
demonstrati
ons
tests/year
are carried
out at
national and
regional
level
Demonstration tests
Technologies/innova
tions demonstrated
Reports
Tests
NCoS-FL WAAPP
Ministries in charge of Agriculture
Interprofessions
CGIAR
Universities
Regional partners
Annual
20 Million/year
- Varietal testing of wintering tomatoes FBT - Efficiency test of aqueous extracts on tomato,
- - Demonstration of IPM methods against the fruit fly
Inscrit dans le PTAAOC
Development of
partnership with
agro-food
companies for
At least 5 national and regional agribusiness companies (very small
incubated
companies
technologies/innovat
ions transferred
Reports
Attestation
NCoS-FL
CNRST
WAAPP
Annual 20
million/year
Not implemented
Listed in WAATP
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technology
transfer /
processing
innovation
generated by
NCoS-FL
micro-enterprises, SMEs, artisans are incubated on technologies/transformation innovation generated
Agribusiness companies
Regional
partners
8. Functional governance of the Center
Continuing activities of the NCoS-FL governing bodies: National Steering Committee of WAAPP, Regional Steering (CORAF, ECOWAS, UEMOA, AVRDC, CIRAD, ICIPE, IITA, NARS, Private Sector and OP), Scientific and Management Board of INERA and IRSAT, Committee of
Two annual sessions of CNP/WAAPP BF are held
An annual session of the CRP are held Synthesis meetings and supervision missions of the World Bank are held The mid-term review
Annual sessions
Quarterly meetings
Participants
Reports
NCoS-FL
WAAPP
CNRST
MRSI
CORAF
Regional
partners
International
partners
Annual
PM - Regular holding of CSGs - Participation in the summaries of support missions WAAPP-BM - Outfits of extraordinary meetings
This will be revitalized in the WAATP
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Independent Experts, Meetings, National Quarterly, etc.
of WAAPP is held Two annual scientific and management boards of INERA and IRSAT (NCoS-FL) are required Annual NCoS-FL Independent Panel of Experts Expands to Private Sectors NCoS-FL national quarterly meetings expanded to Focal Points held Annual Sessions
Development of a NCoS-FL strategic plan
A five-year
strategic
Five-year strategic plan
Annual
reports
NCoS-FL
CNRST
2017
25 Million
Strategic Plans not available but contribution to
Development of 2018-2020 Triennial Action Plan
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plan is
available MRSI
Regional
partners
International
partners
CNRST Strategic Plan (2015-2024)
Mise en place d’une
cellule de veille et
d’appui pour les
appels à projets
Setting up a
monitority
and support
unit for calls
for projects
Calls for projects
Projects submitted
Projects NCoS-FL
WAAPP
Regional and
International
partners
2016 PM Not implemented Benefits from CNRST Alert System
Monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the NCoS-FL
A database is constituted (projects, results, inventory of the NCoS-FL heritage...)
Database Database
Reports
NCoS-FL
WAAPP
CNRST
Annual
20 Million
Updated and well maintained database by the NCoS-FL monitoring and evaluation officer
Listed in WAATP
Establishment of
a system for
evaluating
An evaluation system is set up and functional;
Performance
Contracts
Evaluation
report
NCoS-FL
CNRST
WAAPP
Annual 30 Million/year Not implemented Listed in WAATP
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project
performance All projects
are
evaluated
annually
Partners
9. ISO label certification
Development and implementation of a program for implementing the quality approach in NCoS-FL services and laboratories (INERA, INERA)
At least two training/retraining sessions for staff (administrative staff, technicians, researchers) on quality management
Training sessions on
ISO 9001
Training sessions
BPLs
Training sessions on
ISO 17025
Staff trained
Quality Manuals proceedings Internal and external audits
Reports
Certificate of
training
Manuals
Procedures
Certificates
NCoS-FL
WAAPP
MRSI
Regional
partners
Internationa
partners
In 5 years 50 Million/year Effective for the chemical analysis laboratory of DTA (IRSAT) whose accreditation is renewed and maintained
Listed in WAATP for other laboratories
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Realization of
certification and
accreditation
audits
Certification
(ISO 9001)
and
accreditatio
n audits are
performed
by external
auditors
Certification audit Accreditation audit
Certificates NCoS-FL
WAAPP
Regional
partners
100 Million Diagnosis of the entomology laboratory carried out under the ECOWAS Fruit Flies Project and beginning of compliance
Listed in WAATP
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Actions/Activi
ties
Expected
products and
targets
Indicator Source of
verification
Milestones Implementation partners Actions/Activiti
es costs (U S
Dollar)
. Construction
and complete
rehabilitation
of
Infrastructure
:
1. Senior and
Junior staff
housing.
Rehabilitation
of 20 senior and
10 junior staff
apartments
10 new senior
staff quarters
constructed
Rehabilitation
of 30
apartments
houses
completed
Construction
of 10 houses
completed
Centre visits
Contractors'
reports
Centre visits and
contractors'
reports
-Start civil works(2019)
Completion (2021).
Award of contracts
(2019)
-Start civil works(2019)
-Completion (2022).
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Finance and Economic
development.
600,000
Ministry of Agriculture; Architects
-World Bank, Ministry of Finance
and Economic development.
- DFID.
1,000,000
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2. Rehab. of
Centre road
network
7km road
network within
the centre to be
paved and 10
culverts to be
constructed
7 km road
network within
the centre
paved and 10
culverts
constructed
Centre visits and
contractors'
reports
Award of contracts
(2021)
-Start civil works(2021)
-Completion and handing
over of structures.
(2021).
Ministry of Agriculture; Architects
Ministry of Finance and Economic
development, Ministry of Works,
Kambia District Council and IFAD
3,500,000
3.
Rehabilitation
of water
supply system
Continuous
supply of clean
pipe-borne
water in all
structures
Availability of
clean pipe-
borne water in
all structures
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
Award of contracts (2020)
- Dam expansion (2021) --
Main tank rehabilitated
(2020 – 2021).
-Underground pipes
installed (2020 2021)
-Generators and pumping
machines procured and
installed (2020 - 2021)
Continuous supply of safe
pipe-borne water in all
structures( 2021)
-WAATP, JICA, Ministry of Finance
and Economic development.
-Ministry of Water Resources
-World Bank
7,000,000
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4. Robust
electricity
system
Continuous and
stable
electricity
supply in the
centre
Availability of
electricity to
-Laboratories
-Offices
-Residential
houses and
other
structures.
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-To ascertain
24hrs electricity
available.
Study of
electrification(2018)
Upscaling of electricity
(2015 – 2021))
WAAPP,Ministry of Energy and
Power, FABER Capital
-WAATP, Ministry of Finance and
Economic development.
World Bank
DFID
17,000,000
5.
Robust
internet
facility
Continuous and
stable internet
facility in the
centre
Availability of
stable internet
facilities in
offices,
library,
laboratory and
staff quarters
Centre visits and
contractors/IT
specialist reports
-continuous and
stable internet
facility available
Award of contracts (2015-
2019)
-Works commenced and
completed (2019)
-continuous and stable
internet facility with
centre (2019)
-WAAPP, WAATP
-IFAD
200,000
5. Security
around Centre
-Perimeter
Fencing around
Centre
-
- Contractor’s
report Presence
of concrete wall
fence around
Centre
- Feasibility study
-
Award of contract (2019)
-start of civil works
(2019)
Completing of civil work
(2021)
MAFFS
- DFID, Ministry of Agriculture and
Food Security
-Ministry of Finance and Economic
development.
-EU
780,000
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6. Upgrade,
construct and
equip
laboratories,
All laboratories
including Soil
and Plant
Analytical,
Biological
sciences, Tissue
Culture
-Engineering,
Breeding and
-Social Sciences
to be are
upgraded,
equipped and
fully functional.
-Biological
Science Lab.
Upgraded and
equipped
-Soil and Plant
Lab. Upgraded
Tissue Culture
Lab upgraded.
Engineering
and Post-
Harvest Lab.
Upgraded
-Social Science
Lab
constructed
and equipped.
-Weed Lab
constructed
and equipped.
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-Functional
Laboratories
visible.
-Laboratory data
available,
verifiable and
meet
international
standard.
Award of contracts (2014
– 2019)
-Laboratory Equipment
procured and installed
(2015 – 2019)
-New Laboratories
constructed (2017).
-Existing Laboratories
upgraded (2017 -2020)
WAAPP, Ministry of Works,
Ministry of Internal Affairs
-WAATP
-World Bank
-Ministry of Finance and Economic
development.
-Africa Development Bank.
-EU
-IFAD
1,200,000
7 Conference
and training
centre
International
Training and
Conference
complex to be
constructed.
Presence of
Conference
and training
centre
-Training and
Conference
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-Training and
conference
facilities utilized
Design ( 2015)
Award of contracts (2021)
-Construction of complex
commences.( 2021)
-WAATP
-Ministry of Finance and Economic
development.
-Africa Development Bank.
-EU
-IFAD
10,000,000
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-Training and
conference
complex to be
equipped
complex
constructed.
-Training and
conference
complex
equipped
-Construction and
equipping
of complex Completed
(2023)
-IAEA
8.
Constructing
and equipping
Library
To construct a
Library complex
and equipped
with up to date
information
management
equipment
-
Functioning
library
-Library with
modern
facility
available in
the centre.
-Scientists
utilizing the
library
facilities.
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-Scientists access
to up to date
information.
Award of contracts (2020)
- Rehabilitation
Construction of complex
commenced. (2020 –
2021)
-Equipping
of library complex
Completed (2021)
-Library facilities utilized
by Scientists. (2021).
Ministry of Education
-Njala University
-WAATP
-Ministry of Finance and Economic
development.
-Africa Development Bank.
-EU
-IFAD
-AfricaRice
1,260,000
9. Improve
transportation
and mobility
To provide 15
four wheel drive
vehicles
-2 (5tonns)
utility vehicles
-2 Speed boats
(90 HP each)
Operational
vehicles
available
-15 four wheel
drive vehicles
-2 (5tonns)
utility vehicles
-2 Speed boats
(90 HP each)
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-Scientists are
mobile
Award of contracts (2015
– 2019)
- Procurement initiated
(2015 – 2020)
-Vehicles delivered
(2015 – 2020
-WAAPP
- WAATP
- -Ministry of Finance and
Economic development.
-Africa Development Bank.
1,260,000
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- 2 wooden
boats (40 hp
each)
-15 Motor bikes
(XL).
- 2 wooden
boats (40 hp
each)
-15 Motor
bikes (XL).
10. Farm
Machineries
15 Honda Power
Tillers and
accessories
(8Hp )
-8 Mobile
Threshers
-20 Manual
Transplanters
-5 Motorize
Transplanters
-5 Milling
machines with
destoners
-5 Mechanical
Winnowers
-5 Mini harvester
-(All
machineries
plus
accessories)
Farm
Machineries
available
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
- Farm
Machineries
available
And utilized at
the centre.
Award of contracts (2015)
-Farm Machinery
Purchase (2015 – 2021)
-Farm Machinery
delivered to centre.
(2015 – 2021)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Food Security.
-WAAPP
FAO
-WAATP
-Ministry of Finance and
Economic development.
-Africa Development Bank.
-EU
-IFAD
-AfricaRice
-USAID
307,000
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11. Modern
Sports and
Gaming
facilities
Two swimming
pools
-Gymnasium
facilities
-2 Lawn Tennis
court
-2 Basketball
court
-2 Table Tennis
- Standard
football field
-Indoor games
complex
Volley ball
Functioning
sports complex
and all other
facilities
provided
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-Scientists
utilizing the
facilities.
Award of contracts (2021)
-works commenced
(2021)
-Works completed and
handed
over to the centre (2021
– 2023)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Food
Security.
-Ministry of Finance and
Economic development.
Ministry of Youths and sport
500,000
12. Improve
schools system
for staff
children
Improved
schools at
Primary and
Secondary levels
for staff’s
children
-Day care
centre.
Functioning
schools at
Primary and
Secondary
levels
available
-Day care
centre
available
Centre visits and
contractors
reports
-Staff children
attending primary
and secondary
schools of
international
standard.
Award of contracts (2021)
-Rehabilitation of
Primary school
commences (2021 – 2022)
Ministry of Education.
- Kambia District Council
- Ministry of Finance and
Economic development.
150,000
13. Health
care facilities
Available
Standard
Functioning
health centre
Centre visit
MoH &S report
-Construct work
commence and
completed ( 2021 – 2023)
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
UNICEF.
500,000
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functional
health Centre
Trained and
qualified
medical staff
14. Regional
and National
Workshops and
Conferences
Strengthen
national and
regional
integrations
-One regional
workshop
conducted
yearly
-Workshop
proceedings.
-Annual report
-Workshop coordinating
committee formed 2019
-Development of
workshop
schedule/programme
(2019 -2023)
-One regional workshop
held annually (2019 -
2023)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Food
Security.
-FAO
-WAATP
550,000
B. Staffing to
be upgraded
and
capacitated
1. Increase the
number of PhD
scientists to at
least 20.
At least 20 Ph.D.
level scientists
Presence of 20
PhD scientists
at centre
Centre visit
-PhD thesis annual
report
-20 PhD trained from
(2015-2025)
WAAPP
WAATP
AfricaRice
Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology
WACCI
MAFFS
Peoples Republic of China
1,500,000
2. Increase the
number of
Scientists
Msc/Mphil to
5.
5 scientists
trained to
MSc/Mphil
Presence of 5
scientists
trained to
MSc/Mphil
Centre visit
- MSc/Mphil
thesis,
annual report
-5 MSc/Mphil trained
from (2019-2021)
WAATP
AfricaRice
Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology
WACCI
175,000
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MAFFS
Peoples Republic of China
3. Increase the
number of
trained
laboratory and
field
technicians to
20
20 Trained
technicians for
all laboratories
and field
activities.
-Presence of
20 trained
technician for
laboratory and
field activities
Centre visit
-Training report
-Annual report
-Trained
technicians
available
-Training programme
initiated and completed
(2019 – 2023)
-Training instructor
identified and contacted
WAATP,
AfricaRice
IITA
IRRI
MoE&ST
WACCI
MAFFS
160,000
Development
of mangrove
rice varieties
Improved and
sustainable
mangrove rice
varieties
Number of
varieties
released by
NCoS
-Annual report
-Seed board
report
-MAFFS report
-Research
publication
Varietal development
process initiated and
completed (2019 – 2023)
-Released of new improve
rice varieties
AfricaRice
IITA
IRRI
MoE&ST
WACCI
MAFFS
200,000
Development
of production
and post-
harvest
technologies
Improved
production and
post -harvest
technologies
developed
Number of
technologies
developed by
Centre
Annual report
-MAFFS report
-NAFFSL
Production and post-
harvest technologies
development process
initiated and completed
(2019 – 2023)
MoE&ST
WACCI
MAFFS
150,000
Climate
change
adaptation and
gender
mainstreaming
-Availability of
gender sensitive
technologies to
mitigate the
-Number of
gender
sensitive
-To mitigate
climate
-Annual repo-
Research
publications
-MAFFS report
-MNaFSL Report
Gender sensitive and
climate smart research
activities initiated and
completed
AfricaRice
IITA
IRRI
MoE&ST
WACCI
200,000
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effect of
climate change
change effect
technologies
developed
-Released of climate
change mitigating effect
technologies(2019 – 2023)
MAFFS
Rehabilitation
of mangrove
ecology
Centre
experimental
plots as well as
swamps in the
north and
southern
mangrove
rehabilitated
-Number of
bunds and
bridges
rehabilitated
in the northern
and southern
mangrove
swamps
Experimental site
visit
-Contractor’s
report
-Annual report
-Award of contract:
(2019)
-Commencement and
completion of work (2019
- 2020)
MAFFS
WAAP
Architect/contractor
50,000
10 Exchange
visits and
sabbatical
Strengthen
Linkages And
Information
Sharing Amongst
Research
Centres
-10 exchange
visits amongst
research
centre
-Annual reports
-Mission report
-Research
publications
Identification of sister
institution working on the
same ecology (2019 -
2023)
-Identification of
technologies for
adaptation in Sierra
Leone (2019 -2023)
-Adoption of technologies
(2021 -2023)
WAATP
AfricaRice
IITA
IRRI
MoE&ST
WACCI
MAFFS
EMBRAPA
250,000
Partnership, Strategic Planning and Implementation of the Programme
Annual
Regional
Workshop for
Review and Plan
regional
-Number of
countries
participating
-Annual report Regional research team
planning initiated and
completed (2019-2023)
WAAATP
AfricaRice
Participating countries
200,000
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Mangrove
ecology
Mangrove
research
in the research
team
-Regional
researcher
programme
-Regional
research planning
team report
-Strengthening of
partnership amongst
member countries(2019-
2023)
Effective Strategy of information and communication for Development
Develop
knowledge
sharing units
with other
NCoS
Strong
knowledge
sharing units
with other NCoS
developed
-Number of
NCoS with
knowledge
sharing unit
-Number of
sharing units
-Annual report
-Knowledge
sharing unit
report
Identification of other
NCoS (2019)
-Knowledge sharing units
formed(2019-2023)
WAAATP
AfricaRice
Participating countries
50,000
Contribution to Strengthening the National Agricultural Research and Extension System
Strengthening
linkages with
national
Institutions
with rice value
chain
programmes
Linkages with
national
institutions
strengthened
Number of and
national
institutions
-Annual report
-Student
dissertations and
thesis
-Linkage processes
initiated and completed
(2019-2023)
-Strong linkages between
national institutions
established(2019-2023)
WAATP
MAFFS
NGOs
Universities
Ministry of Trade,
Private sector
50,000
Extend and
expand
collaboration
with line
Collaboration
with line
Ministries and
NGOs in rice
Number of line
ministries and
NGOs
-Annual report
-Line ministry
reports
NGOs report
Collaboration process
initiated and
completed(2019-2013)
WAATP
MAFFS
NGOs
Universities
67,000
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ministries and
NGOs in rice
value chain
value chain
expanded and
strengthen
-Strong collaboration
between centre and line
ministry/NGOs
established (2019-2023)
Ministry of Trade,
Private sector
Dissemination of Research Findings and Innovation
Create
awareness
groups through
line ministries
and strengthen
Innovation
Platforms
Awareness
groups created
-Number of
innovation
platforms
strengthen
-Number of
awareness
groups created
-Number of
innovation
platforms
strengthen
-Annual report
-Line ministries
report
Awareness groups
creation processes
initiated and completed
(2019-2023)
-Existence of strong
innovation
platforms(2019-2023)
WAATP
MAFFS
NGOs
Universities
Ministry of Trade,
Private sector
20,000
Open days and
Field days and
Production of
field day
materials
Dissemination of
improved
technologies or
research finding
-Number of
agricultural
shows and
field days
organised
-Number of
technologies
displaced
-Annual report
-MAFFS Report
Establishment of
demonstration
plots(2019-2023)
-Production of field day
materials (2019-2023)
-Exhibition of improved
technologies(2019-2023)
-Technologies displaced
adopted(2019-2023)
WAATP
MAFFS
NGOs
Universities
Ministry of Trade,
Private sector
50,000
Strengthen
scientists’
scientific
writing skills
Writing skills of
scientists
strengthen
-Increased in
the number of
publications
-Annual report
-Referees journals
-Newsletters
-Refresher training
processes initiated and
completed (2019 and
2022)
WAATP
AfricaRice
70,000
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-Number of
refresher
training on
scientific
writing
-Scientific
magazine
-Scientists scientific
writing skills
improved(2019 and 2022)
Operational Governance of the Centre
Review and
upgrade NCoS
governance
plan in line
with RCoE
requirement
-Existing
Governance
structures of
SLARI remain
the same
-Research and
development for
mangrove rice
to be headed by
program leader
to be employed
from any
ECOWAS State.
Program
leader for
mangrove rice
research and
development
identified and
employed
-Research
scientist in the
mangrove
research staff
are
strengthened
and employed.
Program leader
employed and
reported for duty.
Advertisement for
program leader
completed. (2019)
-Interviews and
appointment completed
(2019)
Consultant in place(2019-
2021)
WAATP
AfricaRice
1,302,500
ISO Certification
Create
awareness
among staff
-ISO expert
Identified and
consulted
-Training on
ISO executed
-10 Centre
staff
Training report
-Quality of work
meets ISO
standards
ISO expert identified
(2020)
-Centre staff trained
(2020)
WAATP
SLARI
MRU
AfricaRice
130,000
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about ISO
Certification.
-Research
scientists and
technical staff
trained on ISO
certification.
knowledgeable
on ISO
certification
-Centre staff adopt ISO
(2020 -2022)
ECOWAS
IITA
CORAF
FARA
Develop a
quality
management
system
documentatio
n using policies
and
procedures for
ISO
certification
Available
document
Document
developed
following ISO
procedures
and policies.
Available at the
centres and
partners
Consultant hired (2022)
-Draft report available
and validated (2022)
-Final document
produced (2022)
MAFFS
SLARI
MRU
AfricaRice
ECOWAS
IITA
CORAF
FARA
Sierra Leone Standards Bureau
170,000
ANNEX 13: STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NCoS LIVESTOCK ACTION PLAN - NIGER
Criteria for passage
Difficulties/ Constraints
Actions/Activities Expected products Target Indicator Source of verification
Timeline for implementation
Implementation partners
Level of implementation
Comments/ Recommendations
1. Framework for Agricultural Research Exercise
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Weak attractiveness of researchers with regard to the texts governing the LABOCEL & CMB
Develop the statutes of LABOCEL and the CMB to integrate research
Develop the statutes of LABOCEL and the CMB to integrate research
4 (2 laws + 2 decrees)
number of texts developed and adopted
Gazette June 16
Ministry of Livestock (MEL)
Not implemented
Sustainability risk for staff of NCoS-LI: The status of Labocel researchers must evolve to integrate research. CMBs can serve as search sites.
Train LABOCEL & CMB staff in research
Staff at LABOCEL & CMB trained in research
7 PhD + 10 Masters
number of senior officers trained in PhD and Masters
Reports, Dissertation and thesis
Dec-18 NCoS-LI, implementing agencies
Ongoing
More than 30 students have supported their masters and have mostly been integrated in the civil service, some working in the private sector. Out of 32 PhD students, 3 have supported and the majority are in the final year of their thesis
Adopt the autonomous status of INRAN
Statutes of INRAN staff adopted
3 (1 law + 2 decrees)
number of texts adopted
Gazette Dec-15 Ministry of'Agriculture (MAG), INRAN
Implemented
The autonomous status of the INRAN INRAN is adopted and in force
Amend the current texts of the NCoS to
Current texts of the NCoS amended
5 (2 orders + 3
number of amended texts
Gazette Dec-15 MAG, MEL, INRAN, NCoS-LI
Ongoing
The draft decree making the NCoS-LI a Scientific,
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clarify the conditions of motivation of the members of the NCoS team and support staff
decisions)
Technical and Cultural Public Establishment (EPSTC) was the subject of an initial examination in Cabinet. The adoption process is ongoing
Inadequate research and training infrastructures with regard to RCoE requirements
Accelerate the procurement process with the coordination of WAAPP
Procurement system facilitated
PPM
number of contracts awarded on time
Minutes Dec-15 AE, WAAPP, BM
Implemented
All the infrastructures planned under WAAPP Niger were realized and other new labs (not initially planned) were built
Train NCoS and AE staff in financial and procurement procedures
Increased financial management skills and PM
Increased financial management skills and PM
number of people trained in PM
Training Report
Dec-15 WAAPP, NCoS, AE
Implemented
Training sessions took place during the first phase of WAAPP. Currently, the status sought for the NCoS will cause it to operate on state procedures
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Lighten the procurement procedures related to the procurement of reagents, equipment and specific laboratory equipment
The direct agreement is authorized by the WB, Get from the World Bank the non-objective for the restricted consultation procedure or go through UNOPS
PPM
number of contracts awarded by direct agreement
ANO Dec-15 WAAPP, BM Implemented
All the procedures initiated have been completed.
Inadequate research and training infrastructures with regard to RCoE requirements
Accelerate the modernization of infrastructures of research units and stations
Infrastructures built and/or rehabilitated and equipped
Headquarters CNS, LANA, LABOCEL, CMB, INRAN
number and type of infrastructure and equipment acquired
Reception report
Feb-16 WAAPP, NCoS, AE
Implemented
All the infrastructures envisaged within the framework of WAAPP Niger were realized and other new labs (not initially envisaged) were built
Inadequate research and training facilities
Inadequate research and training facilities
Additional equipment acquired and operational
Headquarters NCoS, LANA, LABOCEL, CMB, INRAN
number and type of infrastructure and additional equipment acquired
Reception report
Dec-15 WAAPP, NCoS, AE
Implemented
All the infrastructures planned under the WAAPP Niger were realized and other new labs (not initially planned) were built.
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Equip the Toukounous Station and the Goat Center with computer equipment and an internet connection
computerized databases (BD) operational
Technical staff
number of BDs made available to the users
Reception report
Dec-15 WAAPP, NCoS, CNS, CMB
Implemented
7 CMB secondary centers were equipped with computer equipment and herd management software. 2 agents per Center were trained in the use of the software
2. Program responding to a national and regional demand
Low regionality of the NCoS program
Implement a strategic planning for the NCoS/RCoE
Program based on national and regional priorities
2 regional projects
number of regional projects implemented
Activity report
Dec-15
NCoS, CORAF, Regional and International Partners
Implemented
All projects are conducted in partnership with researchers from the sub region or international
Find at the level of CORAF, a financing mechanism for projects of regional scope within the framework of WAAPP
A system of secure financing of regional projects
researchers and regional institutions
number of regional projects financed
financing agreements
Dec-15
NCoS,CORAF, Regional Partners
Not implemented
No regional project submitted for financing to CORAF, but to other donors (USAID...)
Develop and adopt a national law on animal genetic resources
an RGA law adopted
2 (1 law + 1 decree of
number of texts adopted
Report, Gazette
June-16 Ministry of Livestock (MEL)
Implemented
Text still in the ministerial system for adoption
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application)
Develop a national strategy on the management of animal genetic resources
a strategy document
holders of RGA, researchers & MEL
number of documents implemented
number of documents implemented
June-16 Ministry of Livestock (MEL)
Implemented
Document of the SNAG developed and validated at national and international level (during a sub-regional workshop)
Low consideration of the concept of climate-smart breeding
Integrate aspects related to climate change in the livestock sector into research programs
CC Component in NCoS programs
NCoS, INRAN, MEL, CNEDD
number of CC activities research in progress
Activity report
June-16 NCoS, MEL Implemented
A Framework Document for the integration of CC into livestock has been developed, validated and submitted for the adoption of the Cabinet
3. Quality and adequacy of the research teams
Make a diagnosis of skills to identify gaps
skills gap established
NCoS, AE, Regional Partners
number of key skills identified
report programming workshop
Dec-15
NCoS, AE, CNRA, CORAF,Regional partners
Implemented
A new training plan exists for the additional phase of WAAPP
Implement the CORAF mobility charter to complete the gap
gap of key competences skills resorbed
researchers and skills of the sub-region
2 mobility agreements implemented
mission report J
June-16
NCoS, CORAF, Regional Partners
Not implemented
Ensure implementation of the researchers' mobility strategy
4. Partnership and strategy for planning and implementing the program
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Organize a workshop of exchanges between the NCoS and the partners identified in the Cluster
mechanisms of collaboration between the cluster members established
NCoS, AE, Regional and international partners
number of decisions and recommendations made
Workshop report
Dec-15
NCoS, CORAF, Regional Partners
Implemented
Agreements and research and training activities are implemented between the NCoS and CIRDES and ILRI. A support agreement for IRED is in reflection
Absence of a formal framework of cooperation between the NCoS-LI and the regional centers (CIRDES, ITC, ILRI, CERSA ...)
Strengthen the cooperation between the NCoS and the Regional and International Centers
Collaborative regional projects developed and implemented
NCoS, AE, Regional and international partners
number of agreements signed
Activity report
June-16
NCoS, CORAF, Regional Partners
Implemented
Agreements and research and training activities are implemented between the NCoS and CIRDES and ILRI. A support agreement for IRED is in reflection
5. Efficiency of the information and communication strategy for development
CNS-EL's own information and communication strategy non-existent: the communication of the NCoS-
Develop and implement a communication plan specific to the NCoS
Communication plan drawn up and implemented
Actors and partners of the NCoS
Number of actors infomed
Activity report
Dec-15 Not implemented
Ensure the development and the implementation of a communication plan within the NCoS and encourage the
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LI is embedded in the WAAPP communication plan
agencies and partners to trace the information
NCoS-LI results framework and indicators not adapted to livestock production
Develop a results framework of the CNS adapted to the livestock sector
Existence of a results framework specific to NCoS
NCoS
number of indicators specific to livestock farming validated
Activity report
Dec-15
NCoS-LI, Implementing agencies
Implemented
6. Contribution to the Strengthening of National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (SNRVA)
Strengthen access to technology and innovation through innovation platforms
technology adoption and innovation increased
value chain actors
number of technologies and innovations adopted
Activity report
June-16 Implemented
Implementation or promotion of several technologies or techniques with training workshops at national and sub-regional level (grinders, kilichi, densified multinutritional blocks...)
7. Valorisation of research results
Low value of research results
Train students and researchers in scientific writing, publication, communication
Students and researchers better equipped and successful
researchers and students
Number of students and researchers trained
Workshop reports, activity reports
June-16
NCoS-LI, implementing agencies
Ongoing
NCoS support for data analysis and drafting, project to set up a documentation center at the
Evaluation of the National Centers of Specialization / CORAF/WECARD
Dr Adama TRAORE, Dr Papa Ndary NIANG- Consultants Page 216 of 218
and protection of research results
NCoS headquarters (hard & soft aid)
8. Functional governance of the Center
Conduct the reflection for the diversification of funding sources for the NCoS-Livestock of Niger
New sources of funding identified
NCoS, AE, Regional and international partners
Amounts of financial resources effectively mobilized
financing agreements, activity reports
June-16
CNS, AE , CNRA, CORAF, Regional Partners, H3N, Ministries
Ongoing
Develop synergy and complementarity between NCoS programs and Ministry of Livestock projects and programs
Effectiveness and efficiency of improved interventions
NCoS, AE, Ministries
Number of co-funded activities
reports, collaboration agreements
June-16 Ongoing
A draft agreement with PRAPS not yet signed
Modest financial means for an optimal functioning of the NCoS-LI
Give the NCoS its own budget
Financial autonomy of the NCoS is guaranteed
NCoS
Volume of financing actually allocated
Financial report
Dec-15 MAG, MEL, INRAN, NCoS-LI
Not implemented
Inscription of a budget but mobilizable with the adoption of the texts of the NCoS
Recruiting NCoS's own staff
NCoS's management autonomy is guaranteed
NCoS
Number of people recruited by profession
Official journal, archives, letter of assignme June-16
MAG, MEL, INRAN, NCoS-LI
Not implemented
Inscription of a budget but mobilizable with the adoption of
Evaluation of the National Centers of Specialization / CORAF/WECARD
Dr Adama TRAORE, Dr Papa Ndary NIANG- Consultants Page 217 of 218
nt, taken up work
the texts of the NCoS
The Committee of Directors (heads of each executing agency) not validated by a legal act
Formalizing the governing bodies of the NCoS: Committee of Directors, Scientific Committee, Advisory Council
The texts formalizing the instances are formulated
Committee of Directors, Scientific Committee, Advisory Council
number of texts formulated
Official Journal, archives
Dec-15 MAG, MEL, INRAN, NCoS-LI
Ongoing
Possible with the adoption of the texts of the NCoS
Strategic plan of the NCoS-Livestock non-existent
Develop, validate and implement a strategic plan for the NCoS-LI the strategy of
the NCoS adopted NCoS
strategy document
Reports workshops, archives June-16
Ongoing
The PS is not developed but will follow from the Operational Manual which, for its part, is developed and validated
Create a formal framework of meetings and sharing between the NCoS
annual meeting program NCoS adopted
all the NCoS Feb-16
Implemented
The NCoS meeting on the eve of WAAPP wrap up is institutionalized
9. ISO label certification
Quality approach (Management System and Quality
Establish a quality pool at NCoS and AE
Quality team set up by institution
NCoS, AE
number of quality teams set up
meeting reports, internal decisions
Apr-16 NCoS-LI, Implementing agency
Ongoing
LABOCEL has appointed its quality team with RAQ
Evaluation of the National Centers of Specialization / CORAF/WECARD
Dr Adama TRAORE, Dr Papa Ndary NIANG- Consultants Page 218 of 218
Assurance) non-existent
Train the members of the NCoS-Livestock & AE on quality approach
Train the members of the NCoS-Livestock & AE on the quality approach NCoS, AE
Number of people trained in the Quality approach
Reports workshops, activity reports Apr-16
NCoS-LI, Implementing agency
Ongoing
A first support mission to LABOCEL took place in 2016
Provide support for the implementation of QMS by an expert
Quality materials developed, Processes mastered by teams NCoS, AE
number of quality documents developed and implemented
Documentary system Apr-16
NCoS-LI, Implementing agency
Ongoing
Quality documents being validated internally at LABOCEL
Generalize the Quality Assurance process in laboratories and research stations
NCoS, AE certified and/or accredited NCoS, AE
number of laboratories and institutions accredited and/or certified
certificate of certification and or accredited or certified Apr-16
NCoS-LI, Implementing agency
Ongoing