Progress in PIM (3.1) by ICRAF

Jason Donovan

IFPRI; Washington, D.C.11 July 2013

What’s ahead

1. Major lines of R&D in PIM 3.1

2. Outputs so far (2013)

3. Some outcomes (IDOs)

4. Links with other CRPs

5. Links with other CG centers

6. Next steps

Major R&D lines (PIM 3.1)

1. Assessing the performance of tree fruit value chains (Peru, Kenya, Cameroon) – a chance to shake up debates on “underutilized fruits”

Major R&D lines (PIM 3.1)2. Comparative

review of guides for value chain analysis and development – a collaboration with CTA

Major R&D lines (PIM 3.1)3. Promoting 5Capitals:

articles, books, websites, training events, supported applications

4. New research on value chains and nutrition – options for increased tree fruit consumption in growing urban areas

OutputsAssessing the performance of tree fruit VCs

(Peru, Kenya, Cameroon):• Conceptual framework, with strong focus on VC

performance • Context analysis & data collection tools elaborated

Comparative review of VC guides:• Final report delivered to CTA • Report in layout (CTA) • Journal article elaborated

Outputs

5Capitals:• 5Capitals case study companion (in press)• 2 journal articles submitted (Food Policy, JADEE)• 30 NGO staff trained (Latin America)

New research: value chains and nutrition• Seed fund proposal • Beginnings of a conceptual framework

Outcomes (IDOs)

5Capitals – Consultancy with ISEAL: use of 5Capitals for

assessing the poverty impacts of certification systems

– Proposal FLO: W Africa fairtrade cocoa assessment

– New collaboration with McKnight Foundation – New discussions with Ford Foundation

Outcomes (IDOs)

New research: value chains and nutrition• Seed fund proposal approved • Advances in coordination (within ICRAF)• New partner for urban-focused, nutrition-

related research in Peru – IIN

Linkages with other CRPsCRP4• Seed fund proposal approved• Participation in kick-off workshop at IFPRI in May• Participation in CGIAR Science Forum in September • Intensive collaboration with IFPRI for elaboration of major

proposal for 2014

CRP6• Benchmarking cooperative business performance (current

research: cacao in Peru)

Linkages with other CG centers Existing linkages• Bioversity International: 5Capitals case study companion; ISEAL

consultancy; FLO proposal• IFPRI: New research around VCs and nutrition • CIP: 5Capitals methodology and case study companion

Interests in new collaboration…• Value chain performance assessment • Facilitating learning for improved VC development

(implementation of 5Capitals)• Benchmarking business performance• Tools for assessing risk, vulnerability

Next steps

• Full steam ahead with case studies on value chain development for less-known tree fruits

• Continued interaction with ISEAL, FLO, and foundations related to 5Capitals

• Engagement with PIM on design on platforms for facilitating tools and improving tool implementation and design

• Implementation of VC/nutrition seed grant

Chain performance and resilience• Sales growth, access to new markets • Innovation in production, processing, and marketing• Ability to meet buyer expectations (quality, volume,

cost)• Adequate systems to provide food safety• Relationship with other chain actors (information

flow, contracts, cooperation, coordination, competition)

Business environment• Access to market information • Access to inputs • Infrastructure • Service offer (technical,

business, and financial)• Regulations

Consumer environment• Access to information on UUF• Product availability• Substitutes • Product positioning (culture,

perceptions)• Regulations

Capacities and strategies of linked businesses

• Business strategies• Productive assets (human,

social, natural, financial, and physical capitals)

• Income flows, debts and savings

Capacities and strategies of linked smallholders

• Livelihood strategies• Productive assets (human,

social, natural, financial, and physical capitals)

• Income flows, debts and savings

Performance drivers

Performance drivers