1. What is RESCAP?
RESCAP stands for Rural Extension Capacity Advancement Project -through PaViDIA Approach-.
The Project aims at improving livelihood of rural villagers by strengthening rural extension services provided by MACO (Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives).
The Project applies "PaViDIA Approach", which is one of the effective extension approaches.
RESCAP sees village children as its ultimate target group, because RESCAP seeks sustainable development, which should be benefitting villagers not only in present but also in future. Development is neither an event nor a charity from outsiders. RESCAP believes development is be a long-run positive change through efforts of people in present. |
2. Backgrounds
In the 1990’s, Zambia implemented a structural adjustment program to revive its economy, which was characterized by copper monoculture. However, the economic reforms did not produce the results in terms of expected employment creation and economic growth. Moreover, several social indicators show that the quality of livelihoods and access to pubic services has worsened, and that poverty has become more severe. According to poverty indicators, people living below the poverty line account for about 70% of the total population, and about 70% of these people reside in rural areas. Small-scale farmers, who account for 90% of the total agricultural population, are suffering from poverty the most. The Zambian government has given top priority to poverty alleviation, and has since formulated a National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) as well as Sector Investment Programs for major sectors including agriculture. In the agricultural sector, the Zambian government emphasized support for small-scale farmers who cannot utilize opportunities created by liberalization. . |
In this context, the Project for Participatory Village Development in Isolated Areas (PaViDIA) has been implemented. since February 25, 2002. The Project has been jointly implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The Project had two Phases. Phase I ran from June 2002 to May 2007, then Phase II from June 2005 to May 2009.
PaViDIA Project established a practical model of village development within the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. while the project has fostered core staff and secured basic funds such as KR2, WFP, etc. the extension system has been strengthened where the PaViDIA project has been implemented. The established model is implemented within MACO extension system comprising MACO-HQ, Provincial and District offices. Although MACO has demonstrated willingness to scale up the PaViDIA approach into other areas, the Ministry extension system as a whole still lacks the necessary capacity so it needs to be strengthened. In addition, a lesson has been drawn that the PaViDIA Approach itself needs to be improved in terms of agricultural techniques and marketing of agricultural products, in order to secure sustainability and positive impacts of Micro Projects. Thus, for PaViDIA to be implemented by MACO in Zambia, its extension system linking from MACO-HQ to village community members needs to be strengthened while the PaViDIA Approach needs to be improved.
3. Project Profile
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RESCAP (Rural Extension Services Capacity Advancement Project - through PaViDIA Approach)
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Technical cooperation between MACO and JICA (MACO: Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative, JICA: Japan International Cooperation Agency) |
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Period |
5 years (December 2009 – December 2014)
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Overall Goal |
Farmers’ quality of life in target areas is improved
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Project Purpose |
Rural extension services provided by MACO are improved by using PaViDIA Approach (as an entry point) in target areas. |
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Alignment with ZCC and SNDP |
Pillar 4 (Improving Agricultural Research, Technology Dissemination and Adoption) * |
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Mode of operation |
PaViDIA Operation Room: Integrated into MACO HQ, provincial and district administrative structure
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Target groups |
MACO staff and small scale farmers in the isolated areas in Northern Province (Primary target) and Western Province |
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Outputs (Main Activities) |
1. Appropriate farming techniques are identified and disseminated through extension 2. Practical abilities of agricultural extension officers are improved 3. Monitoring and backstopping capacity of camp/block, district and provincial level are strengthened 4. MACO’s management capacity on extension service is improved
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Inputs |
MACO 1. Human resources (1) Assign full time as well as part time staff at MACO HQ, targeted provinces and districts to implement and manage the project (2) Assign JCC and MC members to steer and monitor the project
2. Project resources Office space and facilities at MACO HQ and targeted provinces for project implementation
3. Others Cost-sharing as mutually agreed (to cover local costs)
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JICA 1. Human resources (1) Six long-term counterparts - Chief Advisor/Organizational Management - Monitoring / participatory Farmers’ Activities Promotion - Agricultural Extension - Appropriate Technology - Coordinator/Training Management - Project Management in Western Province (2) Short-term counterparts Short-term experts will be dispatched when necessary 2. Tooling/re-tooling (1) Vehicle(s) and Motorbike(s) (2) Office equipment (3) Equipment necessary to implement project activities 3. Others (1) Zambian counterparts’ training in Japan and/or in third countries (2) Cost-sharing as mutually agreed
Projected budget: approx. 1.51mil. USD |
4. Main Activities and Indicators
Tentative Logical Framework (Project Design Matrix: PDM)
Project Title: Rural Extension Service Capacity Advancement Project – Through PaViDIA Approach– (RESCAP)
Project Period: 5 years (December 2009 – December 2014) Target Area: Isolated areas in Northern Province (Primary target) and Western Province
Target Group: MACO staff and Rural farmers in target area Version:1.1 Date: 9th November 2009
Narrative Summary |
Objectively Verifiable Indicators |
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Important Assumption |
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Overall Goal Farmers’ quality of life is improved in target areas.
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-Rate* of increasing of Farmers’ income in target areas -Number* of a species of crops in target areas - Number* of a species of livestocks in target areas *To be determined within 6 months after commencement of the Project |
Village Baseline Survey Project Evaluation (impact assessment ) Study CSO Report MACO Annual report Project reports & Documents |
There is no serious change of natural, social and economic environments of farming such as famine, etc. |
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Project Purpose Rural extension services provided by MACO are improved by using PaViDIA Approach (as an entry point) in target areas. |
By end of the Project (December, 2014) -Number* of villages visited and advice delivered by MACO extension officers in target areas *To be determined within 6 months after commencement of the Project -Farmers’ satisfaction for extension services in target areas |
Capacity Assessment Report by the Project Project Evaluation (impact assessment ) Study MACO Annual report Project reports & Documents |
Government’s agricultural and rural development functions effectively. Farm gate prices of agricultural products are favorable for farmers, and rural infrastructure (such as road network and market facilities) is improved. |
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Outputs 1. Appropriate techniques for farmers are identified. 2. Practical abilities for agricultural extension of Extension officers are improved. 3. Monitoring and backstopping capacity of Camp/Block, District and provincial level is strengthened. 4. Management capacity of MACO’s extension service is improved. |
1. Number of identified techniques promoted by the Project 2. Assessment of knowledge level of extension officers 3. Regular & accurate Monitoring report submission, and necessary feedback in each level (e.g., frequency, timing & quality of monitoring and backstopping activities undertaken, frequency and contends of revision of monitoring plan) 4. Frequency of meetings held / Existence of annual & budget plans by each years / No. of public relation activities/products by the POR |
Needs Assessment Survey MACO/PACO/DACO Annual & Quarterly reports Field inspection POR meeting record Project reports & Documents Various kinds of products through the Project Capacity Assessment Report |
Willingness of farmers and capable to learn new techniques.
MACO receives adequate funding and fills vacant positions with qualified and dedicated staff.
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Activities 1-1. Conduct needs assessment for farmers and collect necessary information (such as existing available farmers’ techniques and practices) in target areas 1-2. Analyze and summarize farmers’ techniques based on the needs assessment 1-3. Provide techniques & information with various means of extension services in target villages (such as Micro Project, FFS, lead farmers)
2-1. Conduct training needs assessment of extension officers 2-2. Make a plan for extension officers’ training including preparation of teaching materials (such as TOT manual) 2-3. Prepare field guides (Handbook for extension officers, Brochure/Handout for farmers) 2-4. Implement training for district & camp extension officers 2-5. Monitor extension officers’ field activities, linked to Activity 3-3 and 3-4
3-1. Confirm staff TOR at operational level (Camp/Block, district and province) in line with extension activities, linked to Activity 4-2 3-2. Review the existing Monitoring system, identify and analyze problems relating to “Monitoring” 3-3. Implement redesigned “Monitoring plan” 3-4. Monitor and improve the plan (In Activity 3 as the above, existing and expected MP villages will also be targeted.)
4-1. Set up Inter-department & other stakeholders’ coordination and hold regular meeting among them 4-2. Set up and strengthen Project Operation Room (POR) and define mandate of MACO HQ, target Provinces & Districts 4-3.Make annual work plans and formulate budget plan for the Project activities 4-4. Support trainings for extension offices (e.g., assign trainers, assist to make teaching materials), linked to Activity 2-2 & 2-3 4-5. Supervise overall project activities |
Input Japanese side 1. Human Inputs (1) Long-term experts -Chief Advisor/Organizational Management -Monitoring / participatory Farmers’ Activities Promotion -Agricultural Extension -Appropriate Technology -Coordinator/Training Management -Project Management in Western Province
(2) Short-term experts Short-term experts will be dispatched when necessary.
2. Machinery and Equipment (1) Vehicle(s) &Motorbike(s) (2) Office equipment (3) Other necessary equipment to support Project activities
3. Others (1) Counterparts training in Japan and/or in third countries (2) Share the cost with Zambian side to implement the Project on issues to be mutually agreed
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Zambian side 1. Human Inputs (1) Fully involved counterparts assigned at MACO HQ and targeted Provinces (2) Assignment of JCC and MC members from MACO
2. Material Inputs Office space and facilities at MACO HQ and targeted Provinces
3. Others Budgetary allocation for local costs |
Trained officers at each level continue to work in the target areas and for the Project.
There exists sufficient interest and motivation among lead farmers and/or farmers’ group in target areas.
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4-6. Report project progress for JCC and for Management committee (MC) initiated by POR 4-7. Conduct Public relation activities (Dissemination of Project activities, Proposal for fund mobilization) 4-8. Develop performance indicator of management capacity 4-9. Self assessment and review overall performance on institutional capacity |
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Pre-condition CEO/BEO are assigned and in services in target areas.
Fund for Micro Project is secured. |
5. Office Map / Contact
Office Map | |
PaViDIA
Operation Room
PaViDIA Operation Room (POR) locates at 3rd Floor in MACO building.。
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Please contact us by e-mail: rescap2000@yahoo.co.jp |