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Sustaining and Improving local Livelihoods In Burao By Developing and Creating

LS and Animal Support Services:

Project Name: Developing Local Animal Feed Production And Services:

Appealing Agency: University Of Burao (UB)

Contact Persons: Dr Abdi-rahman Jama Ducale, Vice Chancellor

UB, Burao, Somaliland

Tel:

Mobile:

Email:

Dr. Ali Ahmed Elmi, Dean, College of Animal Sciences (CAS)

TEL: 00 252 2 715 474Mobile: + 4431 757

Email: [email protected]

1-Brief Introduction.

Burao is the regional capital of Togdher and the second largest city in Somaliland. Burao

was and, still is, a major LS trade centre or route in the region and services many pastoral

tribes and LS producers, Pastoralists, in various eastern regions. Due to this long standingrelations and connections with rural pastoralists, Burao is attracting many failing/former

pastoralists and rural communities. As well as many struggling and least well of pastoralfamilies who rear small LS not far from the city, and few LS husbandry activities.

As a result, Buraos population is rapidly increasing and anecdotal information/evidence

indicates that its population is between 350-500 thousand people. Most local familiesown a minimum of one goat to supplement their basic daily needs,- food, income or

otherwise. This indicates that there are 50-100 thousand goats in Burao. Needless to say,

there is no LS support services what so ever.

2-Context

This animal feed resources production/service is exploring ways of producingaffordable and accessible feed resources in Burao. This project is targeting themost vulnerable groups that include: poor pastoralists, urban/Village dwellers,semi sedentary small scale herders and LS husbandry farms in Burao andTogdher livelihood zone. Burao and its surrounding areas constitute the eventualtarget areas in which this project intervention aimed to focus. The affecteddistricts have experienced localized drought condition that triggered an alarmingfeed/folder shortage felt by these communities. In addition, Togdher is one of the
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most neglected/isolated regions and structurally vulnerable setting withinSomaliland. This is why the target region/area lagged behind in terms of generalinfrastructural development and access to basic services. The project will putspotlight on safety of human lives and livelihood assets through the provision offeed production and availability for targeted SH.

The target population is affected by localized drought situation which promptedcritical shortages of animal feed/folder as result of complete or partial failure ofpast rainy and recent Deyr seasons, which has reduced quantity and quality ofavailable feed resources in the region.

The following problems are already in effect or expected to take a tighter grip onthe target community in the near future if situation is not addressed:

Severe and increased shortage of animal feed resources for vulnerablepastoral and urban families, and local SH.

Increased livelihood uncertainties among the affected poor pastoralhouseholds due to depletion of herd size created by the lack of access tonatural/common and affordable feed resources..

The expensive folder/grass siphoned large portion of the family budget andmay result sales of productive assets

Possible out break of livestock diseases due to lack of feed/folder andnutrition, Camels in particular, which require large quantities of feed and arevital for pastoralists way of life.

3. Interventions

3.1 Objectives

Main goalThe overall goal of the project is to increase AFR production and availability forall local SH in the region (Togdher), particularly for vulnerable poor semi-pastoraland urban households/communities during dry and distress periods and seasons.

Specific objectives

Provide AFR production expert attachments and technical support to MLF

and one/two selected local producers/fields in Burao Help with relevant and appropriate farming equipment and assistance

Improve present local producers capacity, knowledge, know-how, skillsand ability to further develop and expand AFR production in future.

Improve health condition of Livestock/Animals and reduce vulnerability todiseases due to lack of nutrition through provision of adequate AFRavailability.


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3.2 Project strategy

The project will and intent to deploy two parallel components or approaches to ensurelocal availability and increased production of relevant affordable feed and mineral

resources for LS and local SH in the region.

3.2.1-The project will support and engage present local feed producers in and around

Burao, Maandeeq in particular, through the provision of Dry-Land Farming expert

attachment/s and appropriate technical inputs- equipment, water and irrigation systemsetc.

In return for project support, selected producer/s will be required to sell discounted or

subsidized quantity of harvested feed to local SH. As well as exploring schemes toprovide free feed to most poor families/communities during distress periods.

3.2.2-The project will also support, engage and encourage above local producers to

develop and explore ways of importing affordable and appropriate animal feed andmineral resources, if and when possible.

UB will sign a MOU with MLF and other selected producers. The following arehighlights of the implementation procedure:

UB in collaboration with CLASS will locate/identify and recruit experiencedAFR production professional, externally or otherwise.

Facilitate deployment and attachment of professional to MLF and others.

Procurement and availability of all required and relevant

farming/production inputs- equipment, fertilizers and so on. Set up a Steering Group (SG) from relevant SH to guide and advice on all

project delivery and implementation activities.

Camel Livestock and Animal Support Services (CLASS), a LNGO, willlead project co-ordination mechanisms, activities, establishing discountedAFR schemes and selection criteria for recipients.

UB will supervise and ensure that project support and services reaches allintended beneficiaries.

A total of two/three local AFR producers will be supported/assisted, 100-200 percent increase in present cultivated land- 16 hectors more in MLFscase, help 100-200 poor pastoral and urban households with discounted

AFR. UB will ensure the smooth management/running of the project and

resolving of any problems and disputes.

The project will start its core activities with preparation of contract agreement andMemoranda of Understanding with MLF and other selected producers.


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The local leaders/authorities and regional administrations of the target areaswere met and consulted during proposal development. They will therefore beinvolved in the actual project delivery and implementation so that all stakeholdersparticipate and ensure transparency of this vital programme.

3.3 Assumption and Risk analysis.

Timely recruitment deploymentof Dryland Farming Professionanon.

Project funds are secure and arrive on scheduled time frame.

Optimum collaboration by AFR producers, the community, relevantministries and local authority in smoot implementation of the project

3.4 Project location:

Project main target site is located within the district of Kabadhere, Burao andone/two selected sites in the region..

3.5 Project Partners

UB and partner (CLASS) will enter into detaile Memorandum of Understandingdetailing their specific roles. CLASS will deliver and implement the project in thefield UB will play a management and supervisory role. UB will have MoUs with allparticipating AFR producers. Other partners in the implementation of the project

will include: District local authority (Mayors, D.C, District local Municipality secretary

and coordinator of local Governments and rural development).

Regional authority in target areas.

Regional Ministry Offices (RMO) of Pastoral Development, Livestock andPlanning+Co-ordination.

3.6 Expected results of the projects

4. Human and material resources to be involved

4.1 Human Resources in the field

1. Dryland Farming/AFR Professional (DF/AFR) UB: The DF/AFR will guideand oversee the entire AFR production activities with support from theProject Co-ordination Officer. DF/AFR will develop practical or applicable


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farming and AFR production knowledge/techniques, and give expertguidance/advice to all relevant local SH, particularly AFR producers suchas MLF and others. monitor the progress of the project and record theimpact of water distribution to the communities.

2. Project Coordinator: The Project Coordinator will be based with CLASS,closely work with and assist DF/AFR expert in managing all fieldproduction placements, inputs, information and activities related to theproject. Organise field delivery, implementation, regular contact andcorrespondence with local producers and staff. Also service and informrelevant project management committees/groups, Supervise and overseepractical training scheme/program for local AFR production trainees andothers, if possible.

3. Project Administrator (PA) UB: The PA will be charged with theresponsibility of documenting all payments incurred during the project.

Preparation of financial supports services, contracts and procurement ofall project items/equipment.. The PA will also ensure that cost matchallocated budget lines.

4. Local Feed Production Trainees (LFPT)(2): Will be placed with localproducers and spend most of their time on the field learning practicalfarming/production knowledge and skills. Trainees will also facilitate andassist DF/AFR and PC with field procedures, data collection andinformation.

4.2 Calendars and Action Plan

The project will start as soon as the funds are made available orapproved, andwill run for one year.

Activities M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12

Preparation,recruitstaff and SG

Procurement of P

equipment and setup

Selecting one/twoother feed producers

Staff Induction to keyfeed producers/groups

Start of programactivities/AFR produc

MidTerm reports (All


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components)

Revise/refocus service

delivery

SG reports

Final programreports/evaluation

4.3 Total Cost of the ProjectThe total project cost requested from OCHAs HRF = 164,479 USD/VETAID/Community contribution = 1,000 USDTotal amount of the project = 165,479 USD

4.4 Linkages/Complementarities with other related activities in the areaUB in partnership with German Agro and local organisations recently

implemented EC funded Food Security Projects in Togdher. This projectsupported maintaining pastoral livelihood/environment through planting 1000slocal trees (Acacia and others) in many rural and urban areas in the region.

The proposed project also complements other ongoing efforts by partnergroups/agencies such as MLF, BEER Cooperative, MO Pastoral Developmentand FAO among others in the region. Proposed intervention/s will jointly go along way towards increased AFR production, availability and access byvulnerable populations, who are in distress and experiencing persistentdrought/rain failures. The project will strengthen local capacity for livestockservice delivery and response to local priority needs/issues. This is particularly so

to ensure feed availability during dry seasons and rain failures

4.5 Coordination/ Cooperation with other actors providing assistance inthe area

UB will facilitate and orgaise monthly Coordination Meetings and increaseits activities and interventions in the region. UB will also engage and encouragedrelevant programs and institutions to support and link with local groups andorganisations in the region.

5. Monitoring

Animal Feed Resource Production.

Planedprojectobjectives oractivities

Measurableindicators

Means ofverification

Importantassumptions

Actual outputsor achievements

Date ofverification


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Purpose Number of localHH and animalsthat benefitedfrom discountedAFR serviceprogram

Number of localAFR producerswill be serviced bythe program

Availability ofadequate andaffordable AFR indry seasons forlocal SH

UB fieldmonitoring,assessmentsand progressreport.

SG monthlymonitoring andreports

Approval anddisbursementof the projectfund.

Recruiting and

obtaining aknowledgeableand experienceddryland farmingand AFR prod.expeprt

Improved accessand availability toAFR for local SH

Sustainedlivelihood due to

increased andavailability ofAFR by MLF andother producers

At end of theproject duration

Output Improve thecapacity of local

AFR producers toincrease feedproduction for 10sLS projects and1000s of HHGoats in Burao

Increased AFRproduction andavailability of LSmineral links andresources

UB supervision,monthly reports

and monitoring

Delivery logsheets

SG monitors

Availability ofsuitable and

appropriateseeds, fertilizerand equipment

Propercoordination andsupervision of allprojectstakeholders.

Quality andvariety of AFR

production andmineral resource

Cheaper andavailability ofAFR for localvulnerable andpoor local SH inBurao.

Monthlydelivery report

progress report

UB and SGfield monitoring

Activities CB and supportingMLF and otherAFR producers.

Increased localAFR productionAvailability of AFRin dry seasons for1000s of HHGoats, various LSprojects and other.

Know-how and

skills transfer ofAFR production

UB monitoringreports

SG monthlyand CLASSquarterlyreports

Procurement ofrelevant AFRproductionneeds andequipment

Better accessand availability ofaffordable AFRfor most poor SH

monthlymonitoringrecord

Monthly andmidtermsupervisionreports andprogressreports


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6. Budget:

Budget for Developing AFR production and Services in Burao, Togdher.

. ItemUnit cost

$No.

unitsNo.

monthsTotal cost

$

DonorContrib'

n $UB contrib'n

$

1 Personnel

1.1 University Of Burao (UB)

1 UB Dryland farming and AFR expertfor (MLF and other producers) 4,000 1 12 48,000 48,000 0

1 UB assistant/admin 800 1 12 9,600 9,600 0

1.2. National NGO, CLASS

Project Co-ordination officer 1,000 1 12 12,000 12,000 0

2 Volunteer trainees/Assistants 100 2 12 2,400 2,400 0

Sub-total personnel costs 72,000 72,000 0

2 Project Inputs

2.1Net wire fence for cultivated land,27 hectors, (MLF) 11.84 3800 45,000 45,000 0

2.2360 metal poles 3.00 360 1,080 1,080 0

2 .3Water sprinkle (50m radius reach) 2,000 2 4,000 4,000 0

2 .4Rubber water pipes (500m long) 550 2 1,100 1,100 0

2.5100 bags of fertilizers (Nitrates) 10 100 12 1,000 1,000 0

Sub-total project inputs 49,180 49,180 0

3 Agency administration (for 2agencies)

3.1 Communication - email/phone/fax 300 2 12 7,200 7,200 0

3.2 Stationery 50 2 12 1,200 1,200 0

3.3 Office rent 700 1 12 6,400 6,400 0

3.4 Managing committee/s costs 3,000 2 6,000 5,000 1,000

Sub-total agency administration 20,800 19,800 1.000

4 Transport & storage costs

4.1 Vehicle rent for monitoring &supervision,DF Expert etc 800

1 12X30d 9,600 9,600 0

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4.2 Fuel 14.5 1 12X30d 5,220 5,220 04.3Feed Storage 4,000 1 4,000 4,000 0

Sub-total transport & storage costs 18,820 18,820 0

Subtotals 159,800 1,000


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7 Contingency @ 2% 2322

8 Total 162,122 1,000

9. Money Transfer costs (1.5%) 2356

8 Total 164,479 1,000

The total amount of funds requested from Donor is $165,479 USD.

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