Supervision mission March 2014
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Supervision mission March 2014
Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report Main report and appendices Mission Dates: Document Date: Project No. Report No: 1-9 March 2014 21-Apr 2014 1319 3424-ZM East and Southern Africa Division Programme Management Department Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Contents Abbreviations and acronyms iii A. Introduction 1 B. Overall assessment of SLIP implementation 1 C. Outputs and outcomes 4 D. SLIP implementation progress 7 E. Fiduciary aspects 10 F. Sustainability 13 G. Other 14 H. Conclusion 14 i Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendices Appendix 1: Summary of project status and ratings 15 Appendix 2: Updated logical framework: Progress against objectives, outcomes and outputs 19 Appendix 3: Summary of key actions to be taken within agreed timeframes 29 Appendix 4: Physical progress measured against AWP&B, including RIMS indicators 31 Appendix 5: Financial: Actual financial performance by financier; by component and disbursements by category 45 Appendix 6: Compliance with legal covenants: Status of implementation 47 Appendix 7: Knowledge management: Learning and Innovation 51 Annex I: List of People Met 55 Annex II: Action Plan of the 2014 ZCPMT Workshop 57 ii Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Abbreviations and acronyms AA ADC ADP AFDB ARW AWPB BIA CBPP CTTBD CVRI DCS DCSU DLD DVLD DVO DVS ECF FISP GART GRZ IEC IFAD KM LDAHP LO LPSU MACO MAL M&E MEM MIS MLFD MTR OIE PC PCR PCU PSC PSU SAPP SDR SLIP SLIP E SOE S3P TA TADs TORs USD VA WA WB ZMK ZPPA ZCPMT Agricultural Assistant Animal Disease Control Animal Draught Power African Development Bank Annual Review Workshop Annual Work Plan and Budget Beneficiary Impact Assessment Contagious Bovine Pleuro-pneumonia Centre for Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Central Veterinary Research Institute Disease Control Specialist Disease Control Sub-Unit Department of Livestock Development Department of Veterinary and Livestock Development District Veterinary Officer Department of Veterinary Services East Coast Fever Fertiliser Input Subsidy Programme Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust Government Republic of Zambia Information Education Communication International Fund for Agricultural Development Knowledge Management Livestock Development and Animal Health Project Livestock Officer Livestock Production Sub-Unit Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Management Information System Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development Mid Term Review World Organisation for Animal Health Project Coordinator Programme Completion Report Project Coordination Unit Project Steering Committee Procurement Support Unit Smallholder Agribusiness Promotion Programme Special Drawing Rights Smallholder Livestock Investment Project SLIP Enhancement Statement of Expenditure Smallholder Productivity Promotion Programme Technical Assistance Trans-boundary Animal Diseases Terms of Reference United States Dollar Veterinary Assistant Withdrawal Application World Bank Zambian Kwacha Zambia Public Procurement Authority Zambian Country Programme Management Team iii Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March A. Introduction1 1. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) fielded a Mission to the Republic of st th Zambia during the period 1 to 28 March 2014 to supervise and, where required, provide implementation support to the four Programmes in the county portfolio. This Aide Memoire relates to the Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) supervision and implementation support. The specific objectives of the Mission were to: a) undertake a detailed review of implementation of the 2013 Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB); b) review the preparedness for and progress in implementing the 2014 approved AWPB and provide any implementation support to the different implementing agencies as needed; c) undertake field visits to interact with the beneficiaries to assess benefits reaching them and receive their views on how improvements can be made and systems created sustained; d) review fiduciary aspects, focussing on financial management, disbursement and procurement issues and assess the provision of counterpart funds in terms of amount and timeliness, and compliance with loan covenants; e) overview of issues affecting sustainability related to institution building, rural poor empowerment, beneficiary participation, responsiveness of service providers and exit strategy; f) Given that SLIP implementation is nearing completion (September 2014) the Mission will check to ensure that the necessary activities needed to bring the Programme to a logical conclusion are being undertaken; and g) check actions taken on last Mission’s recommendations. 2. The Mission met with Mr Julius Shawa, Permanent Secretary, Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture 2 and Livestock (MAL). Discussions were held with SLIP’s Project Coordination Unit (PCU) to discuss issues related to the Project’s implementation progress and exit strategy. The mission participated in the Zambia Country Programme Management Team (CPMT) Workshop held in rd th Livingstone (Southern Province) from 3 to 5 March 2014. The action points arising is included in Annex 1. Farmers from the Kazungula Cooperative were brought to Livingstone to discuss their experiences with regard to losing their livelihoods due to Contagious Bovine Pleuro-Pneumonia (CBPP). The list of people met is attached herewith as Annex I. 3. A wrap-up meeting was held on the 26 March 2014 in Lusaka and attended by representatives of the relevant government departments and the implementing units. The meeting discussed the Mission’s findings, conclusions and recommendations as contained in the draft Aide Memoire. The Aide Memoire was subsequently finalised and signed by Mr Shawa and the IFAD Mission Leader. 4. The Mission would like to express its appreciation for hospitalities and courtesies extended by the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) in the conduct of its work. The Mission also thanks the SLIP PCU staff for the assistance provided to the Mission. B. Overall assessment of SLIP implementation 5. Programme implementation progress is generally satisfactory. Although the programme has been implemented over six years, the effective implementation period is actually five years. In 2008, the first year of implementation, only the Government provided resources for control of the targeted animal disease – the East Coast Fever (ECF) and the Contagious Bovine PleuroPneumonia (CBPP). The Programme only provided support services. .Over the six years SLIP has supported policy and strategy development for livestock production and disease control. The capacity of the Disease Control Sub-unit (DCSU) of the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the Central Veterinary Research Institute (CVRI) has been strengthened to cope with future outbreaks of economically important livestock diseases. ECF and CBPP strategies for Zambia were finalised in 2010. SLIP has trained 83 officers. Fifty-seven officers were trained in CBPP sero-surveillance techniques and 26 in ECF control. A total of 400 officers (333 male and 67 female) have been trained and included District veterinary officers, livestock officers, th 1 Mission composition: The Mission was led by Ms Abla Benhammouche, IFAD Country Director with the participation of Edward A’Bear Project Management Expert/Deputy Mission Leader; Mr Dick Siame National Programme officer; Mr Shakib Mbabaali Agricultural Economist; Mr Bernardino Fortuna, IFAD Finance Officer; and Ms Karima Cherif, Communications/ Monitoring and Evaluation Expert 2 The Programme Coordination Unit team consisted of Ms Olive Chiboola, Project Coordinator; Mr Clement Mwafulirwa, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager; and Mr Douglas Chisoko, Financial Manager. 1 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March laboratory technicians and veterinary assistants. These officers are working in CBPP and ECF affected districts. 6. Many activities had been scaled down especially under the Animal Disease Control component as 2013 was the last full year of operation. The usual vaccination campaigns for the two diseases, ECF and CBPP, that SLIP is mandated to support were missing. This is attributed to delays in the procurement of immunisation materials for ECF (although stabilate was available) and that GRZ had budgeted to undertake the CBPP vaccination campaigns. Similarly, materials could not be procured in time for the CBPP sero surveillance. Selective ECF immunisations were however supported in Southern Province (two districts in the first round) and all districts in Eastern Province for the second round– although very late. When it was realised that GRZ could not meet the campaign costs as originally planned, SLIP supported the north-western province vaccinating districts while the World Bank (WB) funded Livestock Development and Animal Health Project (LDAHP) supported the western province vaccinating districts. Thus, SLIP managed to immunise only 23,533 calves in 2013; compared to 66,000 in 2012. For CBPP, since SLIP provided the vaccines, 366,965 cattle were vaccinated in both Western and North-western provinces; with the assistance by LDAHP for the latter. This is compared to 420,891 in 2012. 7. Disease Control Development sub-component: SLIP produced ECF and CBPP prevalence maps to inform stakeholders on the extent of the disease and control strategies to follow. Almost all activities were implemented in July to December 2013 because the DCSU officers could not hold their planning workshop in the absence of the Disease Control Specialist and have main duties for the DVS and insufficient time allocated for SLIP activities. Allowances for these Officers were withdrawn in September 2013, leaving even less incentives to undertake SLIP activities. Examples of activities not implemented despite having budget lines include: (i) development of information, education communication (IEC) materials for ECF/CBPP; and (ii) the holding of the CBPP national stakeholders workshop to discuss what the project had done and the way forward. The key lesson is that to achieve project objectives, part-time government officers are not the best option. It is preferable to employ full time officers to run components guided technically by the line department’s focal persons. 8. In the ECF management and research sub-component, SLIP has facilitated immunization against ECF and holding of planning and post review workshops to review and share experiences. ECF research effort is directed at: a) ECF sero-epidemiological surveys in Central, Lusaka and Northern Provinces; b) conducting ECF pre and post immunization sero surveys in Eastern and Southern Provinces; and c) ECF vaccine production. Calf immunization against ECF started in 2008. The Project has provided stabilates, immunization materials and logistical support for carrying out the bi-annual ECF immunization campaign. 9. The annual immunisation figure of calves rose from 17,591 in 2008 to 66,504 in 2012. st Cumulatively to 31 December 2013, 224,968 calves have been immunized, representing 46% of appraisal targets of 486,500. Mainly as a result of SLIP and other vector control methods, like spraying and dipping, participation of farmers has increased as they now organise themselves and assemble calves for immunization and pay for the cost of vaccine. The number of beneficiaries has risen from 5,337 in 2008 to 63,966 in 2012. Field officers have been trained in different areas, including ECF diagnostics for staff in non-immunizing districts, ECF control and diagnostics for staff in immunizing districts, and IFAT techniques for staff from CVRI and MRI. A total of 126 officers, mostly veterinary assistants are covered of which 50 (40%) are female. 10. ECF Management during 2013 was limited by the prolonged procurement of ECF immunisation materials. In previous years, the delivery of stabilates had been the major constraint. From the start of the SLIP ECF programme, farmers were encouraged to pre-pay for calves to ensure a good and well planned service delivery. Two key lessons have been learnt during 2013: (i) Materials such as needles, ear tags and syringes should be bought 2 years in advance knowing the lapses of the procurement system; (ii) asking farmers to pre-pay for service implies guaranteed service delivery. Guaranteed service delivery requires contingency plans in case there are unforeseen issues. Only two districts, Kalomo and Monze in Southern Province were immunised during the April and May window. They were selected because: (i) they have been the best two performing districts; and ii) they have practiced the pre-paid system since 2 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March inception. Kalomo had only spent a third of their campaign operations funds from 2012. SLIP/DVS secured funds for Monze. 11. Pilot vaccine production: CVRI is now poised for a good year in 2014 as all the necessary ingredients are in place. Due to the delays to procure the reagents, there was a heavy mortality of ticks which will limit the doses that can be produced. CVRI is rebuilding the tick colony through normal breeding and field collection. The 2014 cycle is planned to begin in April 2014 to produce the first stabilates ready for January 2015. After the experience of poor quality of Chitongo stabilates received in Kalomo district in 2013 and previous experience with Katete stabilates sent to Eastern province in 2012, this has highlighted a quality control issue at CVRI that needs to be investigated and corrective actions taken. The review needs to investigate the controls and checks during receipt of stabilates, storage, transport and delivery to the districts. 12. The main issues encountered are protracted processes of procurement which often cause delays in planned vaccinations; insufficient supply of stabilates from the Centre for Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (CTTBD) – the only source of supply; poor specifications, leading to the procurement of the wrong materials; and inefficient cold storage and cold chain management practices at CVRI and in some districts affecting the quality of the stabilate. 13. CBPP Eradication sub-component: The strategy adopted is annual vaccinations in the endemic areas of North-Western and Western provinces, abattoir surveillance and trace back systems, herd monitoring, sero-surveillance in areas where prevalence is less than 1%, cattle movement restrictions and stamping-out of positive and in contact herds. Before SLIP took over the CBPP control programme in 2009, the vaccination coverage was 75%. With this coverage, the CBPP eradication programme could not meet the pre-condition set by World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) to eradicate CBPP. To eradicate CBPP, a minimum coverage of 81% needs to be consistently maintained for five years. When SLIP took over, this minimum coverage was reached and has kept increasing to 97% in 2012. Ten districts are covered under SLIP and vaccination coverage ranges from 91 to 97%. Two districts (Kaoma and Kabompo) have been removed from vaccination and put on active surveillance. Active participation of the communities has been promoted through intensified sensitisation and supporting CBPP Task forces by providing them with bicycles and facilitating their meetings; this is important for surveillance. Other supportive activities include carrying out sero-sampling in all districts bordering vaccinating districts and any district where CBPP has been detected. Nine districts are being covered. 14. Veterinary assistants were trained in CBPP sero-surveillance, sample collection, preservation, storage and transportation to laboratories. Laboratory technicians were trained to improve their skills in sample collection, preservation, storage and transportation to the laboratory, analysis and report production. A total of 82 were trained of which 9 were females. 15. After the SLIP-E Design mission in August, 2013, clear operational areas were identified for SLIP and LDAHP. For 2013 vaccinations, due to the GRZ failure to fund the campaigns, LDAHP and SLIP salvaged the situation since SLIP had already procured vaccines. The operations funds were provided by the LDAHP in Western Province and SLIP in North-western Province. Therefore, vaccination campaigns which normally start in September only commenced in November during the rainy season. This made accessibility to certain parts difficult. The vaccination had to be prolonged to take advantage of dry spells so as to reach the target animals. The biggest problem was an apparent shortage of CBPP vaccines in the districts due to the Eastern part of Sesheke District being initially removed from the vaccination list but ending up vaccinating. The total vaccines procured for 2013 by SLIP of 850,000 doses for 2012 and 2013 was not sufficient. Zambezi district received 10,000 doses less resulting in the low vaccination coverage. 16. A major problem for eradicating CBPP in Zambia is the illegal movement of animals within the country and across borders. There is also a challenge in the removal of identified CBPP positive herds due to lack of a Farmer Compensation Facility. Outbreaks in Zambia have 3 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March occurred in recent years in provinces bordering Tanzania and Angola, The CBPP team has responded swiftly to curtail the disease in new areas. 17. Smallholder Animal Production Programme – During the SLIP Mid-Term Review (MTR) in 2010, the orientation of the component was shifted from re-stocking to market oriented livestock production/productivity enhancement. The main activities to be supported are: strengthening of livestock extension delivery system; and training of staff and producers in livestock farming as a business. The progress on this revised component remains limited because the implementing Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is still undergoing capacity building with regard to staff recruitment and training. The few achievements recorded are: a) b) c) d) e) f) Strengthening (DLD) through increased staff capacity; Initiation of the process to develop a livestock development strategy; Carried out sector analyses for beef, dairy, goats and village chicken; Training needs assessment for staff and farmers. Production of manuals on beef, smallholder dairy, goats and sheep, village chickens and pigs; Production of a manual on extension methodology. 18. SLIP received seven IFAD Missions between April to November 2013. These were: i) Independent IFAD Country Programme Evaluation Mission; ii) COSOP Review Mission; iii) Country Performance Review Mission; iv) Main SLIP Implementation Support Mission; v) Initial SLIP Extension Concept Note Development Mission; vi) the main SLIP-E Design Mission; and vii) follow up support mission in November. 19. Cumulatively, IFAD had by 31 December, 2013 disbursed a total of SDR 5,907,784.14 (US $9,127,526.50) or 84.4% (76% in December 2012) of the loan. The project ended the year with US $1.67 million to spend in the 2014 AWPB; save WA 65 of 2012 amounting to US $365,000 which was disbursed by IFAD in Q1, 2014. Although Government disbursed 100% of its counterpart fund budget, it was cut to half of the 2012 budget. Beneficiary contribution from 2013 ECF immunisations was minimal due to selective campaigns. Most of the ZMW 570,000 collected was a carry-over from 2012 campaigns. From an AWPB of ZMW of 14,407,886, project expenditure reached ZMW 9,941,493; being 69% of the 2013 AWPB. 20. Implementation has suffered delays due to: a) the protracted procurement process which has negatively impacted on disbursements ;and b) inadequate capacity of the DLD to implement component 2. The capacity of DLD is being improved but still needs substantial effort to bring it to a reasonable level for effective implementation. st Agreed action 1. Investigate CVRI quality assurance system and make improvements. Responsibility CVRI/PCU Agreed date April 2014 C. Outputs and outcomes 21. The Mission is of the view that SLIP will meet objectives on animal disease control, improve the capacity of the DLD of MAL and establish systems useful for SLIP-E. Reduced mortality increases the assets of the smallholder households and enhances their breeding base which will be sources of improved income and livelihood through increased production of milk, meat, manure and animal draught power. SLIP has helped increase the capacity of smallholder livestock farmers to send their children to school. 22. ECF prevalence has declined from 0.82% in 2008 to 0.79% in 2012 while population in ECF affected districts supported by SLIP has grown from about 908,233 in 2008 to about 1,300,821 3 in 2012 . The reduction of 0.48% out of 1,052,647 implies some 5,000 animals were saved from ECF which is quite significant to the smallholder farmers as it may imply asset gains and 3 Republic of Zambia Country Programme Evaluation Final Draft 20.12.13. 4 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March improved access to animal draught power. During 2008-12, it is estimated that over 201,000 calves out of the annual average total cattle population of about 1,052,647 have been protected from ECF in Eastern and Southern Provinces; over 50% would have died in the absence of immunisation. This represents about 76% of the five year cumulative target of about 265,000 calves and 41% of the target for SLIP. 23. The following sections provide an overview of the most significant achievements, implementation constraints and recommendations for the period under review. In addition, the review aimed at establishing a more harmonised and systematic reporting system to ensure consistency and completeness of data. Results of the review are a measurable Logical Framework (Annex 2) and a more physical oriented schedule of detailed activities implemented by quarter with achievements (actual) against targets is provided in Annex 4. A number of issues requiring the attention of SLIP were identified and possible solutions discussed. Details are provided in the paragraphs that follow hereunder. 24. Component A: Animal Disease Control. The component‘s main objective is to enable the MAL – DVS perform its roles and responsibilities in support of poor smallholders livestock farmers through effective service delivery against ECF and CBPP diseases. It is further divided into three sub-components: (i) Disease Control Development, (ii) ECF Management and Research; (iii) CBPP Eradication. 25. Sub-component A.1: Disease Control Development is directed at building the capacity of DVS to cope with future outbreaks of economically important livestock diseases by resourcing and strengthening the CVRI, Regional laboratories and the DCSU. Only a few of the planned activities were undertaken. This situation was exacerbated by the absence of the Disease Control Specialist who acts as TA for DCSU. 26. ECF immunization supervisory visit by DCSU undertaken from 1 to 5 September, 2013 in Monze and Kalomo Districts of Southern Province. Based on the issues and observations arising from the DCSU technical back-stopping visit, the PCU remains concerned with the state of stabilate stored at CVRI and in the field, as this is the second field report of foul-smelling or discoloured stabilate. A follow-up with CVRI clarified that the foul smell and discolouration of stabilate experienced in Kalomo was due to shortcomings in the district’s maintenance of the cold chain. The stabilates for Monze and Kalomo were delivered on the same day by CVRI and if the cold chain at CVRI was disturbed, then Monze would have had a similar experience. CVRI further clarified that CTTBD used ordinary serum vials instead of cyrol vials for packaging; and hence their opening when stored under liquid nitrogen. The PCU advised that a comprehensive system of checking the quality and packaging of stabilate at delivery needs to be developed by CVRI beyond the prevailing system of certifying receipt on the delivery note. Further, a system of first-in first out should be devised as additional batches of stabilate are received. SOPs should also be enhanced in the maintenance of the cold chain both at CVRI and district level and with independent quality control checks undertaken regularly. PCU also advised that the type and size of packaging material should be inserted in future contracts with CTTBD and all vials should be checked and certified during delivery. 27. Subcomponent A.2: ECF Management and Research. This sub-component aims at addressing the ECF disease in two approaches of (i) management and (ii) research. 28. ECF Management. The main vehicle of controlling and managing ECF disease under the project is immunisation against ECF of calves aged 4 -18 months in Southern and Eastern Provinces. For the period under review, with an exception of procurement of immunization materials and feasibility study for vaccine production at CVRI, all planned activities were implemented successfully. The non-availability of the DCS derailed the implementation of the feasibility study. 29. 1 round ECF vaccination campaigns Southern Province (June-July 2013). ECF management was beset with delayed procurement of ECF immunization materials that saw the first round being postponed for 9 districts save for Monze and Kalomo. A total of 15,340 calves (or 96% of nd revised district targets) have been immunized in the Southern Province. 2 Round ECF vaccination campaigns Eastern Province (November-December 2013). In November 2013, due to pressure by the farmers that had pre-paid their calf immunisation feeds, the DVS requested st st 5 th Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March the project to provide funds and immunisation materials bought by CVRI to Eastern Province. A total of 8,149 calves (or 95.9% of target) have been immunized in the Eastern Province. In order to scale-up the on-going pilot vaccine production process, an ECF Diagnosis, Tick Identification and Vaccine Production Training workshop for laboratory staff was held at the th th Zambia Institute of Animal Health, Mazabuka from 15 to 19 April, 2013. Thirty participants (11 females and 19 males) were drawn from CVRI and Regional Laboratories. 30. ECF Research. ECF Research is directed towards the identification of local strains of ECF in Central, Copper belt, Lusaka and Northern Provinces. An ECF vaccine production and coordination meeting was held on 24th January, 2013 at CVRI with twenty four participants (7 females) drawn from all personnel who in the past were involved in ECF tabulate research and production. A technical committee was constituted to spearhead, guide and oversee the ECF vaccine production at CVRI due to start in 2014. 31. Sub-Component A.3: CBPP Eradication. SLIP is responsible for supporting the DVS through institutional support, procurement of CBPP vaccines, testing materials, equipment and logistics in support of Governments policy objective of eradicating CBPP from Zambia. 32. The payment and delivery for the remaining 350,000 doses out of a total order of 850,000 doses of CBPP vaccine from BVI was completed in May 2013 and stored at CVRI. The SLIP 2013 AWPB was revised to include allocation of funds for CBPP vaccination. A total of 362,280 vaccination or 81% of target were undertaken in Western (LDAHP funding) and Northwestern Province (SLIP funding) compared to the 97% achievement of 2012. The period under review was characterized with three outbreaks of CBPP; two in Shangombo District in Western Province and one classical case in the Copper Belt Province where a major beef wholesaler, Zambeef, imported cattle from Tanzania. SLIP funded the investigation for the outbreaks as well as removal of positive herds on the Copperbelt, as follows: (i) Zambeef had imported the affected herd of 500 cattle from Tanzania. The DCSU-CBPP Diagnostician through IFAD support formed part of the investigative DVS team. As per standard procedure contained in the CBPP Control Strategy, the affected animals, which were 500 in number, were all slaughtered and destroyed; (ii) In Shangombo District, the sources of infection were animals brought in from Angola. Until such a time when extensive sensitisation about the disease is done and appropriate cattle movement restrictions are enforced, these outbreaks will continue to occur. The DCSU CBPP Team visited the areas and made recommendation but these have not been addressed by the department and still pose a problem as the positive animals as well as herds are not being removed systematically as the protocol demands. 33. SLIP supported five staff: MAL (1) DCSU (2) and PCU (2) to attend a CBPP regional th th harmonisation meeting in Gaborone, Botswana from 15 to 17 December 2013. The purpose of the workshop was to improve knowledge around practical application in the early detection and surveillance of CBPP for better management of disease outbreaks and the exchange of scientific expertise and information to foster relationships amongst laboratories engaged in CBPP control. 34. Component B: Smallholder Animal Production with Sustainable access to Animal Draught Power. This component was created after the MTR of 2010. Against the planned activities for 2013, little progress has been made. Due to the delay in the completion of manuals and extension methodology, the other co-dependent activities have also been delayed. The Training Needs Assessment (TNA) was conducted during March 2013 in selected areas of four provinces of Western, Southern, Eastern and North-Western in 10 districts and 17 camps. The total number of farmers who participated in the discussions was 546, whilst for extension staff was 143. Indications of the TNA so far are that: (i) farmers’ knowledge in improved livestock production practices is low; (ii) very few farmers are practicing improved, profitable livestock farming; (iii) business skills in livestock production are very low among farmers; (iv) extension officers have inadequate technical knowledge in market-oriented livestock production and also lack good facilitation skills, which can practically be used for training of farmers in profitable livestock farming. The finalization of the livestock production manuals for Beef, Dairy, Pigs, Village Chickens, Forage & Pastures, Sheep and Goats final drafts were completed by December 2013. 6 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Agreed action Responsibility 1. M&E Officer/PMU 2. 3. Ensure harmonization of reporting tables Logical Framework, Results Framework, AWPB and Progress Table. Develop an e-library in the shared network where to store all studies, manuals, reports. case studies, success stories produced by the project. Draft a KM Activities Plan in coordination with NAIS to ensure systematic production of KM materials. Agreed date On-going M&E Officer/PMU December 2014 M&E Officer/PMU/NAIS December 2014 D. SLIP implementation progress 35. The PCU continues to be tasked with the following six main functions: a) coordination and liaison; b) preparation and coordination of the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB); c) financial management and reporting; d) support to the Procurement and Supplies Unit (PSU) team in the procurement of necessary goods and services; e) contract management of service providers (through the DCSU and LPSU); and f) provision of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), management information system (MIS), knowledge management (KM) and impact assessment services. 36. Coordination and liaison: Coordination activities with World Bank (WB) and African Development Bank (AfDB) in the sector have improved. The SLIP-E design process identified potential conflict of activities between the LDAHP and SLIP. To avoid duplication in service provision, engagement with the WB and GRZ identified the roles and responsibilities of LDAHP and SLIP. SLIP has had two further meetings with LDAHP since the beginning of December 2013 to agree on: (i) the resources allocated by LDAHP in 2014 for ECF and the use by LDAHP of the stabilates and materials being procured by SLIP; (ii) LDAHP has little funds for ECF and therefore adequate resources need to be included in SLIP-E for ECF from 2015 onwards; (iii) LDAHP will fund the CBPP programme in Western Province and to have a joint review workshop on the ECF and CBPP activities; (iv) LDAHP will use the SLIP manuals for farmer training in their Livestock Service Centres being established; (v) SLIP invited representatives from LDAHP and AfDB to participate in the study tour planned for 2014 to Kenya to see the private service model; and (vi) not to hold joint SLIP/LDAPH PSC meetings as both IFAD and WB have initiated with GRZ joint meetings on their respective portfolio of programmes. 37. Pro-active coordination with SAPP is .improving. SLIP planned to hold the stakeholders workshop during the third week of March to finalise the production manual which can then be compiled into a complete one with the SAPP post farm gate manual. Following the CPMT, SNV st held a meeting with SLIP where it was agreed to postpone the stakeholders’ meeting to 1 week of April so that it can be jointly held and financed. It was also agreed to consider combining the beef manuals; SNV is waiting for the Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART) to finalise the manuals. SLIP is also proposing to use this workshop to discuss how the DLD and its stakeholders plan to implement SLIP-E, AfDB and LDAHP projects given the limited human resources under the DLD. WB and AfDB have therefore been invited. In another initiative with SAPP, the Kazungula Cooperatives that are working with SLIP are being informed about the matching grant scheme as a way that they can develop a centre and become more commercial in their activities. 38. Despite requests, the PSC did not sit during the last three quarters of 2013. This contravenes one of the loan covenants where it is expected that the PSC should sit at least twice a year. 39. AWPB: After the Mid-Term Review made significant changes to Component 2 in 2010, the Logical Framework was not updated. It was agreed that a consultant be engaged to revise the Logical Framework in 2013. Following an agreement in June, 2013, that the PCU staff revised the Logical Framework instead of engaging a consultant. A revised Logical Framework was submitted by the PCU in July, 2013. Comments on the July submission were provided by the Mission in November, 2013. The Logical Framework was finalised and updated by the PCU in December 2013. The Mission is satisfied with the coherence of implementation with the 2013 AWPB as revised. The main deviations from the AWPB relates to the delayed pilot stabilate 7 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March production by the CVRI and ECF immunization are as a result of procurement delays; this is beyond SLIP’s control. The delay has caused a scaling down of ECF immunization and the carry-over of pilot stabilate production to 2014. 40. IFAD/GRZ agreed in June 2013 to revise the 2013 AWPB to include allocation of funds for CBPP vaccination. These funds were allocated from selected activities under the Animal Disease component and from un-implemented activities under Component 2. Just as funds were about to be disbursed, the DCSU informed the PCU that funds had been sourced from the LDAHP for vaccinations in Western province and that SLIP should process resources for Northwestern districts of Zambezi and Chavuma. The DCSU stated that the vaccines procured under SLIP would be used in both provinces. The funds for Chavuma had to be re-sent via the office of the Provincial Veterinary Office after it was discovered that the SLIP account had been closed. 41. The procurement of 2013 branding irons was cancelled due to the fact that the earlier branding irons procured by SLIP had not been distributed. The funds were re-allocated to the CBPP vaccination exercise. Delays in the procurement of CBPP sero surveillance materials which was being processed together with that of the ECF immunization materials, was the main reason of initially postponing the activity to the fourth quarter. Although the CBPP serosurveillance materials were eventually delivered in October, 2013, the sero-surveillance exercise was eventually cancelled to pave way for the CBPP vaccinations as most of the districts tend to be inaccessible due to the rains and farmers were busy in the fields planting. 42. In line with the AWPB 2014, and considering that SLIP’s activity implementation is due for completion in September 2014, the terms of reference (TORs) for the consultants to undertake the Beneficiary Impact Assessment (BIA) and the Programme Completion Report (PCR) have recently been submitted to GRZ to approve. In view of how long it took the Rural Finance Programme to procure these services, it is essential for SLIP to complete the procurement as early as practical within the constraints. The six day study tour to Kenya for the two directors and one delegate from DCSU and LPSU to review the private sector service model is essential to finalise plans and implement preferably prior to the final discussions with the SLIP-E design team. This will help with discussions on introducing this model for SLIP-E. 43. In preparation for component 2 SLIP-E, a study tour is proposed to Thailand because the forage recommended is grown and coming from this source. The participants can monitor the harvesting and processing and establish contacts with seed companies. However, unless the plans and logistics are in place by May 2014, it may become difficult to undertake this activity before September 2014. 44. Financial Management and reporting: The Assistant Accountant position still remains vacant. SLIP has submitted the TORs for the position to the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) officer to recruit from this source. It is critical that this position gets filled urgently considering that SLIP implementation is to be completed in September 2014. 45. Support to PSU: Long delays continue with procurement. For example the procurement process for ECF Vaccination and CBPP sero surveillance materials was initiated in February, th th 2013 and the bid evaluation committee sat on the 8 and 9 August 2013. The evaluation of the bids was delayed by two months after closing, waiting for the nomination of committee members. A further delay of two months was incurred by the protracted drafting of the evaluation report by the PSU as the attention had to be diverted to GRZ’s Fertiliser Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) procurements. The necessary authorities were obtained in September, 2013 and LPOs issued to the successful bidders within the same month. The CBPP materials were delivered in October, 2013, while the production for the ECF materials was commenced in December 2013 for delivery in the first quarter of 2014. Other examples include the replacement of the Chavuma vehicle and re-submission of quotations for MEM, antibiotics, preservatives for CVRI due to lost documents. Action was agreed to be taken at the March 2014 CPMT workshop to address these issues that are encountered by all of the IFAD programmes. 46. Contract management of service providers (through DCSU and LPSU): Many previous reports have noted that communications could be strengthened between all stakeholders. The 8 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Mission noted the enthusiasm and contributions made by the SLIP-E Design Group and that there is a good degree of ownership in the follow-up programme. 47. M&E, MIS and KM: The linking of SLIP’s M&E systems with MAL M&E unit should continue and be brought to a logical conclusion. The roll out of the MAL M&E is being held up by a protracted procurement process by the MAL PSU for the Trainer of trainers. Important in this respect is the conclusion of developing a national strategy as soon as possible for knowledge management and communication which has started. It is also important to provide the operational modality for the strategy, while MAL M&E unit leads the process, SLIP should fully participate. SLIP has not developed a KM system but it is important during this last period to capture good case studies and other relevant data in the BIA and PCR. 48. Targeting, Gender focus and Poverty Approach – The services of SLIP have been targeted to poor smallholders as beneficiaries. Services are equally available to male and female smallholders with livestock. While this is understandable in the context of socio-cultural norms in alienation rights for women who own cattle, the Project should endeavour to disaggregate data on beneficiaries by gender. Further, the beneficiaries are generally poor but there is no information on their relative poverty. This should be important information provided by the PCR. 49. Innovation and learning: SLIP has introduced some measures which are worthy of noting for future operations: a) Payment for ECF control services: the livestock owners pay to meet part of the control costs (material cost). The beneficiaries pay into a designated account and submit a receipt through their appointed representatives to demand services. This arrangement promotes transparency while reducing financial management burdens on GRZ programme planning and readiness for providing services. This system has been successfully piloted in a number of participating districts and has potential to be adopted nationally; b) Post service review workshops: SLIP holds district level workshops after operation to review and learn from experiences to improve future ones. This approach promotes knowledge sharing and learning which have improved the efficiency of the operation. The experience should be properly analysed and documented. An operational manual could be produced for training and use in future operations; c) Community participation: communities have been effectively involved in both ECF and CBPP control programmes. In ECF, producers have organised themselves to provide information on service schedule and to assemble animals for immunization; d) CBPP task forces have been established for disease monitoring. SLIP has provided training and logistic support. This approach makes an effective interface between the producers and the veterinary services to enhance cooperation in addressing disease control issues. Agreed action 1. Give high priority to completing the procurement for the Impact Assessment and PCR. 2. Implement the study tour to Kenya 3. Implement the Thailand forage study tour 4. Procure and contract services for the BIA 5. Procure and contract services for the PCR 9 Responsibility PC Agreed date May 2014 PC PC April 2014 August 2014 PCU May 2014 PCU August 2014 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March E. Fiduciary aspects 50. Financial management. Overall, the financial management arrangements of SLIP that comprise organization and staffing, budgeting, flow of funds and disbursements, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting, audit and procurement, are performing moderately satisfactory. Some shortcomings in financial management and procurement exist and have affected implementation. 51. Budget Control is in the process of being improved by the use of external software that will link budget data with actuals. This is an easier alternative to producing budget control reports by the Sun Accounting System that require the reconfiguration of the Chart of Accounts by a specialized software provider. The Mission recommends pursuing this option of a budget control integrated within the Sun Accounting System. This will represent a more reliable and permanent solution less prone to manual interventions and errors that could also be useful for the forthcoming SLIP-E. 52. Staffing – The adequacy of project financial management staff of the PCU is not fully guaranteed since the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant has not been finalized and this is hindering the internal controls as well as the maintenance of accounting records and segregation of duties in processing payments. The Mission noted with some concern that the contracts of all PCU staff will terminate in September 2014 and suggests to extend the contracts of the “core staff” possibly up to April 2015, in order to properly manage the winding th down period (between the project completion date of 30 September 2014 and the closing date st st of 31 March 2015) and the limited activities after 31 March 2015. The Mission also reiterates that SLIP should be authorized to recruit a temporary Assistant Accountant from the open market for the period up to September 2014. 53. Final Activities – During this last year of activities, the PCU should concentrate on the th implementation of: a) the core activities to be completed by 30 September 2014 (expenditures amount to USD 1.1 million); and b) winding down activities to close the IFAD Loan (USD 150,000). The mission worked with SLIP to identify the critical closure activities to be performed st by 31 March 2015, such as Impact Assessment Study, Project Completion Report (that includes the final financial report) and final audit. The mission noted that these activities are essential for a smooth closure of SLIP and at the same time will be useful for any future st investment in the Zambia Livestock sector. After 31 March 2015, a few key final activities will be required, including the submission to IFAD of the final audit, the archiving of the Project records as required by the Loan Financing agreement; the hand-over of the assets to GRZ and the preparation of the final withdrawal application. After this, the project bank accounts, including the special account, will be closed and communication to that effect made to IFAD for closure of the Loan Account. 54. Funds Flow – The PCU should focus on the management of the funds flow to ensure smooth implementation of the planned activities, accurate and timely financial reporting while at the same time initiate the justification of the special account to the full USD 750,000 initial deposit. The Mission provided support in the preparation of a proposed recovery plan, with the estimated dates of future WAs, the estimated amount of each WA and the percentage of recovery of the initial deposit. 55. Special Account – The special account allocation of USD 750 000 is adequate; it has been fully st reconciled and accounted for as at 31 December 2013 with IFAD records. All items of the reconciliation statement have been reviewed, including the expenditures pending preparation of withdrawal applications (unretired imprests) amounting to USD 362,128.33. The reconciling items included WA no. 65, amounting to USD 302 259.65 which has been presented to IFAD. Included in the reconciling item is an amount of USD 12 050.85 equivalents, being the ineligible expenditure payable by the GRZ. 56. Project Implementation Manual (PIM) – SLIP still does not have a finalised PIM. The finalization of this document would be appreciated, as this is a major tool for providing implementation guidance and meeting fiduciary requirements. The PIM will be useful also for the forthcoming SLIP-E supplementary financing. 10 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March 57. Unaudited 2013 financial statements – Timely prepared by the PCU, the statements were reviewed for compliance with IFAD guidelines and accuracy and were found in line with requirements and accurate. 58. Review of Statements of Expenditure (SOEs) – The Mission did a post-review of SOEs included in the WA 62 submitted for replenishment valued at a total of USD 378,663.85. The sample selected was made up of 8 items with a value of USD 85 447.73 (approx. 23% of the total). The expenditures for each of the items were tested for eligibility, including validation with supporting documents maintained by the PCU. The bulk of the items were found to be eligible for claim. However, as identified by previous Missions, the workshop costs require control and management as follows: 59. Board and lodging costs are only supported with hotel receipts. The invoice documents supporting meals, room charges and rooms occupants are not included in the supporting documentation; The supporting documentation is currently not properly summarised to include clear analysis of Motor vehicles Fuel consumed and mileage travelled; Incomplete supporting documents should not be presented to IFAD for reimbursement. Outstanding Imprests – The Mission took note of the reduction (-31%) of the outstanding imprests from USD 268,294 to USD 185,122 from October to December 2013, partially due to the capturing in the accounting system of all retired imprest and partially due to the implementation of more stringent rules as suggested by the last Mission. Since the unretired imprest from the Districts increased in the same period by 50%, the Mission recommends maintaining frequent follow up on the unjustified advances. Imprest Status as at 31 October 2013 Imprest Status as at 31 December 2013 Account Amount of imprest outstanding (ZMW) Amount of imprest outstanding (USD) Amount of imprest outstanding (ZMW) Increase/Dicrease Amount of imprest from October to outstanding (USD) December 2013 DCSU Staff 608 227.00 108 612.00 577 014.00 99 485.00 -8% Districts 221 360.00 39 529.00 344 105.00 59 328.00 50% PCU Staff 624 355.00 111 492.00 120 221.00 20 728.00 -81% 48 500.00 8 661.00 32 369.00 5 581.00 -36% 1 502 442.00 268 294.00 1 073 709.00 185 122.00 -31% Salary Advance Total st 60. Disbursement. As at 31 December 2013, IFAD loan disbursement was moderately satisfactory. The actual total disbursement according to IFAD and project records (including the initial deposit) amounted to SDR 5.9 million, representing 84% of the total IFAD Loan of SDR 7.0 million. The balance of resources available for the project is currently estimated at SDR 1.1 million, approximately USD 1.7 million. The estimated budget for the 9 months to 30 September st 2014 is SDR 700,000 and for the funding of winding down expenditures up to 31 March 2015 is SDR 150,000. It is therefore expected that, if the AWPB 2014 and the winding down expenditures are executed at 100%, the final disbursement rate at project closure will be near 90.1%. 61. Counterpart funds. The SLIP Loan Agreement stipulates that in addition to tax forgone, the GRZ contributes to salaries for staff. A total of ZMK7,283,815 has so far been contributed as counterpart funds by government, ZMK4,346,664 as cash contribution and ZMK2,937,151 in form of taxes forgone (VAT). This represents 56% of the total GRZ contribution estimated at design (USD 2.6 million). 11 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March 62. Compliance with loan covenants. The Mission reviewed the compliance of the Loan covenants and found the following areas of non-compliance or partial compliance: Section 3.06 Procurement. Partially Compliant Very long and delayed procurement process Section 4.01 Monitoring Not compliant The project does not have a comprehensive and functional M&E system. Section 4.02 Progress Reports Partially compliant for 2013 annual report The draft 2013 annual report has been submitted to the March 2014 Mission. Section 5.02 Audit Reports. (b) Not compliant 2012 Audit Report submitted 6 months late Schedule 3, para 2.2. Project Steering Committee (PSC) Partially compliant In 2013 – PSC did not meet during the last three quarters of the year 63. The Mission recommends increased efforts in complying with the above covenants. 64. Procurement. SLIP does not have a Procurement Officer. All project procurements are carried out by the PSU MAL. The procurement for 2014 has been reduced drastically, concentrating only on the animal production component and consultant services for the final Impact assessment. The procurement delays persisted in 2013; the Mission reiterates the previous Missions’ recommendations that the procurement threshold be increased from the current USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 equivalent; this would be consistent with the other IFAD-supported Programmes in Zambia. The Mission stressed the importance of multi-year procurement to reduce the delays experienced so far in procurement. 65. Audit. External Auditors are appointed by the Auditor General but the TORs preparation and the related procurement are undertaken by SLIP. The appointment of Newton Lungu & Associates was finalized only on 23th October 2013, 115 days after the due date of the audit th report that was received only on 14 December 2013, 167 days after its due date. IFAD had already sent a Legal notice, mentioning the suspension of SLIP if the audit report was not st received by 31 December 2013. The auditors gave unqualified opinions to the financial statements, the statements of expenditure and Special Account. The overall assessment of the auditors was Satisfactory. 66. All main control issues reported by the Auditors (7) are the same as those from the previous year: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. 67. No documented Internal control over vaccines; No receipts for farmers' contributions in some districts; No segregation of duties; Veterinary officers are receiving the cash; Delays in the procurement process; Delays in cash deposits of the vaccinations; Chipata has no cash book and no bank reconciliation; Goods issued vouchers are not being used. For the FY 2013 audit, the unaudited financial statements (in draft format, not signed, containing all Financial Statements, tables and notes required) were already provided to the Mission. It is noted that the delays in the audit are purely a procurement issue. For this reason, the Mission recommends to retain the same Auditor since their performance was satisfactory. It should be a common practice for all IFAD projects to retain the same Auditors for 3-4 years, subject to satisfactory performance confirmed by IFAD. 12 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Agreed action Modify Sun Accounting System to reconfigure Chart of Accounts to integrate budget controls 2. Identify PCU "core Project staff" in order to extend their contracts possibly up to April-May 2015 3. Follow up on request of direct contracting from open market to recruit Temporary Assistant Accountant for the period up to September 2014 4. Revise the 2014 AWPB in view of the current projected balance of Loan account to possibly include additional activities to be completed by 30 September 2014 5. Finalize the programme of the critical closure activities to be performed from 1st October 2014 to 31st March 2015 6. Decide future ownership of Project assets after Project completion 7. Follow –up on outstanding imprests, via regular monitoring visits. No further Imprests to be disbursed to staff/districts with outstanding imprests. 8. Follow up on the request made to MAL to increase the internal procurement threshold that requires MTC approval from USD 1000 to USD 10,000 9. Follow up on the request made to Director PPD on dates of PSC meetings 10. Renew contract of 2013 External Auditors to perform 2014 Audit 11. Participate in the joint control visits and provide official response to the Internal Audit Report and copy IFAD 12. Respect frequency of WA applications according to current Recovery plan of Special Account Responsibility Agreed date PCU June 2014 MAL/PCU April 2014 PCU/MAL Immediate MAL/PCU Immediate MAL/PCU MAL/PCU Immediate August 2014 FC/PCU Ongoing PCU/MAL Immediate PSC/MAL PCU Immediate Immediate PCU/MAL March 2014 FC Ongoing 1. F. Sustainability 68. SLIP has done a good job in sensitising farmers on the importance of disease control for livestock productivity and mortality reduction. The efficacy of ECF and CBPP control and management strategy has been demonstrated and the economic benefits of treating ECF and CBPP have been understood by the farmers. These developments have made farmers to voluntarily participate in the Programme. Farmers fully manage the dipping programme and pay for the vaccination in advance. The demand is so overwhelming that SLIP is unable to satisfy it due to insufficient stabilates and delayed procurement of other vaccination materials. The farmers may be called upon to bear a higher proportion of the service cost after the Programme. Farmers may be prepared for the additional financial burden. But it would be very important for the Government to introduce appropriate cost recovery policy in close consultation with farmers. The increases should be gradual to avoid shock-feeling/reaction by the farmers. CBPP vaccination is free but farmers organise themselves and bring their animals for vaccination without feeling compelled to do so. However, there is the risk that the Government may not be able to fully finance the CBPP vaccination after the Programme. It is highly recommended that the follow-on Project, SLIP-E, closely follows the Livestock Service Centre model that is being piloted under SAPP; this could provide the best case scenario for sustaining gains made under SLIP and those to be eventually made under SLIP-E. 69. SLIP is being implemented within the policy and institutional framework of the Government. The recurrent cost is generally borne by the GRZ and, therefore, no heavy recurrent budgetary burden is expected after SLIP. However, the big challenge may emanate from the activityrelated costs; these could make it difficult for some of the vaccination campaigns to be undertaken. If the pilot vaccine production is successful, the Government should involve the private sector in the commercial production of the vaccine. A Public – Private collaboration will contribute to sustainability. Another area that may contribute to sustainability is the encouragement of the private sector to engage in the marketing of the ECF stabilate. The GRZ however, would need to introduce policy and regulatory mechanisms to protect farmers from malpractices by private service providers. 13 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March G. Other 70. Zambia Country Programme Management Team (ZCPMT) Workshop – The IFAD supported nd th portfolio organised a 5-day workshop that took place during the period 2 – 6 March 2014 in Livingstone. This is an Annual Review Workshop (ARW) whose objectives were to: a) review progress/challenges in implementation of the 2013 AWPBs of the different IFAD-supported Programmes/Projects; b) undertake an inventory and prioritise strategic issues to be considered for the 2014 implementation period; c) enhance sharing of information among IFADsupported Programmes/Projects, the IFAD In-Country Office and external partners; d) strengthen team-building among staff involved in IFAD-supported Programmes/Projects and the different MAL host departments; and e) follow-up on key issues raised in the 2013 ARW. The forum was well attended by the staff of Programme Management Units of all three IFADsupported Programmes/Projects in MAL, representatives of the relevant MAL departments from headquarters, province and districts, the IFAD In-Country Office staff and some members of the Supervision Mission. However, what was conspicuously missing was representation from the different participating service providers and the private sector. It is recommended that this aspect be addressed during future ZCPMT workshops. The forum resolved to take actions on specific issues meant to improve efficiency in implementing IFAD-supported Programmes/Projects; the resultant Action Plan is attached as Annex II. H. Conclusion 71. The Mission is satisfied with the implementation progress. The central objective of reducing the incidence of ECF and eradication of CBPP will be mostly achieved. However, issues related to financial management of the Project, procurement, inadequate cold chain facilities, animal movements within the country and across borders need to be addressed urgently to ensure that the gains SLIP has made thus far do not get compromised. 72. The Mission and the GRZ have agreed that the next Supervision/Implementation Support Mission be held in November 2014; the exact Mission dates will be decided in due course in consultation with GRZ. The Mission would review the January-September 2014 physical and financial implementation progress. In addition, the Mission would review the progress in activities planned to bring SLIP to a logical conclusion by March 2015. The Mission would also undertake field visits to verify activity implementation and to interact with some of the beneficiaries. 14 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 1: Summary of project status and ratings A. Basic Facts Country Zambia Project ID Project Smallholder Livestock Investment Project Date of Update March 2014 Supervising Inst. IFAD/IFAD No. of 6 Supervisions No. of Implementation 8 Support/Follow-up missions Last Supervision Last Implementation November-2013 Support/Follow-up mission June 2013 1319 Loan/DSF Grant No. 680 Top-up Loan/DSF Grant USD million Disb. rate % Total financing 14.99 71 IFAD Total 10.11 84 10.11 84 Approval 13-Dec-2005 Agreement 20-Jun-2006 Effectiveness lag 21.1 Entry into force 07-Sep-2007 PAR value Not at risk MTR 03-Sep-2010 Last amendment Original completion 29-Feb-2008 Last audit Domestic Total 4.88 Current completion 30-Sep-2014 Beneficiaries 2.25 26 Original closing 29-Feb-2008 Government (National) 2.63 58 Current closing 31-Mar-2015 External Co financing Total No. of extensions 0 IFAD loan First disbursement DSF grant IFAD grant Period ending B. Project Performance Ratings B.1 Fiduciary Aspects Last Current B.2 Project implementation progress Last Current 1. Quality of financial management 4 4 1. Quality of project management 4 4 2. Acceptable disbursement rate 4 4 2. Performance of M&E 4 4 3 4 3. Counterpart funds 4 4 3. Coherence between AWPB & implementation 4. Compliance with financing covenants 4 4 4. Gender focus 4 4 5. Compliance with procurement 3 3 5. Poverty focus 4 4 6. Quality and timeliness of audits 3 3 6. Effectiveness of targeting approach 4 4 7. Innovation and learning 5 5 8. Climate and environment focus N/A N/A B.3 Outputs and outcomes Last Current B.4 Sustainability Last Current 1. Component 1 Animal Disease Control 5 5 1. Institution building (organizations, etc.) 4 4 2. Component 2 Animal Production and Access to DAP 3 3 2. Empowerment 4 4 3. Component 3 Project Management 4 4 3. Quality of beneficiary participation 5 5 4. Responsiveness of service providers 4 4 5. Exit strategy (readiness and quality) 4 4 6. Potential for scaling up and replication 5 5 B.5 Justification of ratings: Generally the programme performance is Moderately Satisfactory. The ratings have not changed much from November 2013. Weaknesses in the procurement function continue to have adverse impact on overall 15 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March implementation and disbursement. This is attributed to capacity within the MAL Procurement and Supplies Unit (PSU), which handles all procurements on behalf of the project. Recommendations have been made to improve the PSU capacity in order to enhance procurement performance. Although the quality of audited financial statements improved, the Audit report for the period ending 31 December 2012 was submitted 167 days late. This, again, is attributed to the protracted procurement process for the external auditors. Despite the lack of a comprehensive M&E System and considering that the programme has been involved mainly on implementing Component 1, the M&E has been moderately satisfactory (4) and has managed to capture data relevant to planning, monitoring and evaluate the programme activities well. A full M&E system still has not been developed. This is demonstrated by good results in ECF where mortality rates in the vaccinating provinces, Southern and Eastern, have reduced from 3% in 2008 to 1.5% of the cattle population in 2012. The number of animals immunized over the period 2008-2013 a total of 224,968 calves have been vaccinated or 46% of target of 486,500. Under CPBB the vaccination coverage has ranged from 321,037 calves vaccinated per year in 2008 to a peak of 434,638 in 2009. In 2013 366,965 calves were vaccinated reaching 83% of the total 444,633. Data available shows that prevalence of the disease has dropped from 16% in 2004 to 0.005% in 2012. Participation of farmers has improved tremendously as farmers pay in advance for the ECF vaccination. C. Overall Assessment and Risk Profile Last Current C.1 Physical/financial assets 4 4 C.2 Food security 4 4 C.3 Quality of natural asset improvement and climate resilience N/A N/A C.4 Overall <b>implementation progress</b> (Sections B1 and B2) 4 4 Rationale for implementation progress rating: Under Component 1, Animal Disease Control, operation has remained satisfactory but no major change has been accomplished under Component 2. Overall management is rated as Satisfactory. C.5 Likelihood of achieving the development objectives (section B3 and B4) 4 4 Rationale for development objectives rating: Development objective for component 1 will be met because Government capacity for implementation has improved and farmers have accepted the need to bring their animals for vaccination against both ECF and CBPP. With regard to Component 2, a major re-design was undertaken during the Mid-Term Review, the implementation of which started only in mid- 2011. The capacity of the department of Livestock Development needs to improve to effectively implement the component as re-designed and given the remaining time period, this looks rather unlikely. The development objective will therefore not be met. C.6 Risks Short description of major risks for each section and their impact on achievement of development objectives and sustainability Fiduciary aspects: The poor procurement performance has affected other areas of project implementation. The Project does not have a dedicated Procurement Officer and relies entirely on the Procurement & Supplies Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, whose capacity is very weak. The PCU’s procurement threshold of approximately $1,000 is also too low; thereby overwhelming the PSU. A proposal was made to MAL to consider increasing this threshold to US $10,000, as is the case for the SAPP. A proposal was also made for IFAD projects under the MAL to provide capacity building and other support to the MAL PSU in order to make the unit more responsive to procurement requirements for donor funded projects. This is expected to reduce the risks under SLIP, and the two other IFAD projects under MAL (SAPP & S3P). Day to day Financial Management has improved with the clear Job Descriptions for the Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant. Project implementation progress: There is no risk for meeting the objectives of component 1. However, for Component 2, the objective will not be met due to lateness in implementation start-up and inadequate capacity of the Department of Livestock Development. Outputs and outcomes: The programme will significantly meet its disease control and management objectives. However its ability of achieving the goal depends on the timely availability of vaccines/stabilates, effectiveness and efficiency of vaccination/immunization and surveillance activities to sustain the outcomes. As for Component 2, the programme will not likely meet its livestock production, productivity and market objectives. However, action is on-going to improve the capacity of Livestock Development Department and create systems that will be useful for implementing SLIP-E - the follow-on project. Sustainability: The efficacy of ECF and CBPP control and management strategy has been demonstrated and the economic benefits of treating ECF and CBPP have been understood by the farmers. These developments have made farmers to voluntarily participate in the Programme. Farmers fully manage the dipping programme and pay for the vaccination in advance. The demand is so overwhelming that the project is unable to satisfy it due to insufficient stabilates. The farmers should be called upon to bear a higher proportion of the service cost after the Project. Farmers may be prepared for the additional financial burden. But it would be very important for the Government to introduce appropriate cost recovery policy in close consultation with farmers. The increases should be gradual to avoid shockfeeling/reaction by the farmers. It is highly recommended that the follow-on Project, SLIP-E, closely follows the Livestock Service Centre model that is being piloted under SAPP; this could provide the best case scenario for sustaining gains made under SLIP and those to be eventually made under SLIP-E. D. Proposed Follow-up Recommended Action Timing 16 Agreed Date Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Step-up action to improve the capacity of Department of Livestock Development (DLD) especially at the field level MAL/Director of DLD Immediately to ensure full establishment by 30th September 2014 Facilitate the local production of Chitongo and Katete Stabilate for enhanced access to vaccine for ECF immunisation MAL Immediate to ensure local production by September 2014 The charges for immunisation against ECF and management of the revolving fund need to be rationalised for sustainability MAL/PCU September 2014 17 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 2: Updated logical framework: Progress against objectives, outcomes and outputs SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY GOAL: Increase incomes and food security among poor smallholder farmers involved in livestock production DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE: Improve the sustainable and efficient production, productivity and diversification of livestock. INDICATORS % increase in household agriculture income ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS 30% 30% REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 30% % reduction in the prevalence of child (under-five) malnutrition (R3) MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS CSO -ZDHS and LCMS IN SLIP PROVINCES Macroeconomic environment remains conducive to investment with relatively stable prices Political stability maintained. CSO -ZDHS and LCMS IN SLIP PROVINCES a) Weight for age (wasting) (%) b) Height for age (stunting) (%) 5% 45% <1% 21% c) Weight for height (underweight) (%) % Increase in household assets ownership index (R3) 15% 11% % % 20% SLIP Baseline and Impact assessment surveys % increase in livestock population for selected species n/a n/a 20% District Veterinary Officers' annual report specifically on Appendix of livestock census increase in number of different types of livestock per household % increase in milk production for cattle. n/a n/a >3 CSO -ZDHS and LCMS IN SLIP PROVINCES % % 10% MAL Post Harvest Survey Periodic Survey 19 Social, political and economic environments remain conducive for market oriented livestock production COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION According to IFAD "Guidelines dated July 2010 on formulating a logical framework", the goal should relate to a specific national objective in this case the SIXTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SNDP), the Zambia National Agriculture Investment (NAIP 20142018) and the revised COSOP of 2011-2013 and should not include the word "through". These three indicators are the globally accepted means of measuring child malnutrition and are used as proxy indicators for food security. According to IFAD "Guidelines dated July 2010 on formulating a logical framework", each log frame should have a single development objective. In the case of SLIP there were two specific objectives in the log frame which were in actual sense outcome indicators. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS % increase in livestock productivity for selected species ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 % % 10% % % 2,00 MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION MAL Post Harvest Survey Periodic Survey OUTCOMES Component A: Animal Disease Control 1. Enhanced policies and livestock regulatory framework to deliver animal health services to smallholder farmers No. of changes/reviews or developments in policies and livestock regulatory framework. 2. Improved management and control of ECF % reduction in the prevalence of ECF in the endemic areas Effectiveness of animal health services (R2) Rating 4 Not stated Not stated <10% % ECF immunization coverage of calf population in intervention areas. 70% n/a 35% % reduction in ECF mortality in the immunized cattle. Not stated Not stated 10% 20 MAL Reports NALEIC REPORTS District Veterinary Officers' annual report on Appendix 3 Scheduled Diseases and Appendix 9 Laboratory Diagnosis District Veterinary Officers' annual report on Appendix 3 Scheduled Diseases and Appendix 9 Laboratory Diagnosis Policy processes driven by technical considerations and lessons learnt Animal movement control and traceability systems are operational and effective DSCU functions adequately and provides early warning and response in event of disease outbreak MAL remains committed to developing equitable cost recovery procedures for control of selected animal disease that Recurrent budget covers other important livestock diseases are not declared of National Economic Importance Cattle owners pay their In implementation of SLIP, the project operates in a policy framework that can either impede or enhance meeting of the project development objective hence the need to include an indicator for the regulatory framework in the log frame. Target revised because of erratic supply of ECF stabilates and use of other control measures (such as spraying and dipping). These indicators will help us measure (or lack of ) towards the attainment of project development objective. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION share of full costs of ECF immunization 3. Enhanced DVS capacity to eradicate CBPP % reduction in the prevalence of CBPP in the endemic areas % increase in CBPP vaccination coverage % reduction in CBPP mortality in the endemic areas Not stated Not stated 10% " " Not stated Not stated 85% " " Not stated Not stated 50% " " These indicators will help us measure (or lack of ) towards the attainment of project development objective. Component B: Smallholder Animal Production and Sustainable Access to Animal Draught Power 1. Improved knowledge, attitudes and practices in market-oriented livestock production technologies No. of smallholder livestock farmers adopting improved technologies in livestock production and productivity (R2) Not in original Pro Design 15% LPSU monitoring reports from interventions areas, Dairy Cooperatives Extension network provides adequate training for farmers in market oriented animal husbandry Sustainability of livestock community groups strengthened (R2) Not in original Pro Design 30% RIMS level 2 rating No. of field extension officers adopting improved extension methodology Not in original Pro Design 75% Appropriate technologies and innovations are technically and financially viable and available for uptake by smallholder farmers Continued Government Support of the National Policy on Livestock Development 21 At MTR, the log frame was not amended to reflect the new indicators pertaining to the redesigned Smallholder Animal Production Component hence these new inclusions. In addition no attempt was made to adopt the RIMS indicators. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS Effectiveness of extension services (R2) POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 Rating 4 Not in original Pro Design " ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION Field extension officers capacity enhanced in improved extension methodologies 30% District Reports/Livestock Census 30% District Reports/Livestock Census Farmers willing to participate and uptake of new technologies Sustained Growth in demand for livestock and livestock products % increase in calving index 30% % increase in birth weight for cattle % increase in milk yield/cow/day 15% % reduction in calf mortality 50% % increase in off-take 10% SLIP Impact assessment survey MAL and CSO Periodic Surveys District Reports/Livestock Census District Reports/Livestock Census District Reports/Livestock Census Increased No. of pig owning households 30% " % increase in farrowing/sow/year % increase in birth weight for piglets % reduction in piglet mortality 30% 15% " " " " 33% " " No. of farmers reporting increased herd size (R2) Not in original Pro Design MEANS OF VERIFICATION RIMS level 2 rating 2. Improved production and productivity of selected livestock species: a) Improved cattle Increased No. of cattle owning productivity households b) improved pigs productivity ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS 10% 22 As stated above " " " " " Sustained Growth in demand for livestock and livestock products Farmers willing to participate and uptake of new technologies " " Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY c) improved goats productivity d) improved chickens productivity INDICATORS ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 MEANS OF VERIFICATION % increase in pig sales 50% " Increased No. of goat owning households 30% " % increase in kidding index % increase in birth weight for kids % reduction in kids mortality % increase in goat sales 30% 30% 30% 30% " " " " Increased No. of chicken owning households 100% " 30% 30% 50% " " " % increase in hatchability % reduction in chick mortality % increase in chicken sales ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS Sustained Growth in demand for livestock and livestock products Farmers willing to participate and uptake of new technologies Sustained Growth in demand for livestock and livestock products Farmers willing to participate and uptake of new technologies Sustained Growth in demand for livestock and livestock products COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION " " " " " " " " " " OUTPUTS Sub-Component A.1: Disease Control Development 1. Improved disease planning and control. No of disease control policies/regulations reviewed/revised/initiated 3 No. of GRZ officers trained in disease planning and control (R1) 1000 23 DCSU monthly, quarterly and Annual reports Sufficient DCSU staff time is allocated to SLIP Timely logistical support provided New indicators introduced to measure DCSU performance; including ability to influence policy. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 No. of ECF/CBPP planning and review workshops held 10 No. of guidelines/SOP/Strategies reviewed/produced for field officers No. of Activity Reports submitted timely with recommendations 4 No. of Juvenile cattle immunized (2-18 months) against ECF in Southern Province No. of Juvenile cattle immunized (2-18 months) against ECF in Eastern Province No. of Juvenile cattle immunized (2-18 months) against ECF annually in Central Province Total No. of Juvenile cattle immunized (2-18 months) against ECF No of calves dying from ECF immunization ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION 20 No. of reports from districts, provinces and departments submitted on time No. of disease prevalence maps produced Sub/Component 1.2b: East Coast Fever Management and Research 1. Sustainable ECF immunization measures implemented MEANS OF VERIFICATION 24 5000 388.000 388.000 175.000 98.000 98.000 98.000 245.000 - - 731.000 486.000 273.000 n/a n/a <1% 24 Stabilates and other immunization materials available as required Effective mobilization techniques applied Target revised due to erratic Stabilate supply. No immunization has taken place due to insufficient Stabilate. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS No. of farmers benefiting from ECF immunization programme in the targeted provinces i.e. Southern, Eastern and Central Provinces at the end of the project. No of ECF stabilates spoiled due to cold chain challenges 2. ECF Stabilate produced on pilot basis Sub/Component 1.3 CBPP Eradication 1. Effective CBPP Mass Vaccination Campaigns undertaken on a sustainable basis ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 113.000 50.000 n/a <5% MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION The original figure was for three provinces and based on the assumption that farmers would not prefer other control measures. % sero-conversion rate under pre- and post- immunization survey No. of ECF Stabilates produced under pilot vaccine production n/a n/a 70% To measure Stabilate efficacy. n/a n/a 5000 Activity introduced in 2012 No. of Cattle vaccinated against CBPP in Western Province 3.520.000 400.000 No. of Cattle vaccinated against CBPP in Northwestern Province Total No. of Cattle vaccinated against CBPP 350.000 35.000 3.870.000 435.000 " 69.400 69.400 " <5% " No of cattle reacting to CBPP vaccine Number of farmers bringing their cattle for CBPP vaccination by gender (R1) No of CBPP vaccine doses wasted due to cold chain challenges 25 DCSU monthly, quarterly and Annual reports (vaccination reports) " The assumption at design that this number would be increasing was wrong because a) the same cattle are vaccinated annually save a few calves and b) the number of vaccinating districts has been reducing as the prevalence rates decrease. New indicators to measure effectiveness of CBPP control measures including maintenance Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 2. Sustainable CBPP Serosurveillance interventions implemented No. of disease surveillance n/a interventions undertaken in CBPP surveillance districts Number of farmers bringing their n/a cattle for sero-surveillance by gender (R1) No of CBPP tested cattle found n/a positive No of CBPP positive cases n/a slaughtered No. of samples wasted due to n/a poor handling Number of abattoir samples n/a showing lung samples with CBPP lesions Number of smallholder farmer n/a groups (CBPP task forces) created/strengthened (R1) Component B: Smallholder Animal Production and Sustainable Access to Animal Draught Power 1. Strengthened capacity of farmers on improved (market-oriented) production technology for different livestock species No of field farmers' guides produced per selected livestock species No. of farmer's kits distributed No of groups created/strengthened (R1) No of livestock farming households trained by VA/LA/AA (R1) No of farmers trained (R1) by gender n/a n/a 6 20.000 0% MEANS OF VERIFICATION DCSU monthly, quarterly and Annual reports Sufficient DCSU staff time is allocated to SLIP " Timely logistical support provided DVS District Reports Effective mobilization techniques applied 100% " <5% " 0% DVS District Reports (Abattoir reports) 48 " 5 ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS Dept of LDD/ LPSU periodic reports Sufficient LPSU staff time allocated to SLIP activities Quarterly and annual reports Farmers willingness to participate 5 200 n/a 140 26 of cold chain. Active surveillance teams at district level 140 n/a COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION Most of the actives will be implemented on pilot basis due to delays in recruitment of consultants. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS 2. Strengthened capacity of Field Extension staff on improved (market-oriented) production technologies No of training kits distributed to field extension staff No of officers trained in improved market-oriented production technologies (R1) by gender 3. Strengthened capacity of No of field livestock production Field extension staff on extension staff trained (R1) by effective extension gender methodologies No. of farmer trainings undertaken by field extension officers No of households benefiting from SLIP Animal Production interventions (R1) Component C: Project Coordination Unit Efficient project 80% of planned activities timely management and implemented coordination ensuring effective implementation of 80% of actual/budgeted project activities expenditure achieved ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 n/a n/a 60 n/a n/a 200 MEANS OF VERIFICATION 120 ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION Motivated Staff willing to change 200 30.000 12.000 8.000 80% PCU Reports 80% Financial Management System for maintaining accurate accounts and submitting timely WA established M&E/MIS set-up, operational and used for decision making 1 No. of AWPBs submitted timely and in conformity to guidelines No. of financial reports submitted timely 7 1 28 27 Complete and Functional SLIP PCU Staff Establishment Adequate Support from MAL and IFAD IFAD Mission Reports, Audit Reports SLIP MIS functional Additional indicators included to measure effectiveness of PCU Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SLIP REVISED DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK 2013 (as of 31st Dec 2013) RESULTS H IERARCHY INDICATORS ORIGINAL APPRAISAL TARGETS POST MTR 2010 TARGETS REVISED TARGET DEC 2013 No. of physical progress reports submitted timely and in conformity to guidelines Baseline and Impact Assessment Reports completed No of Regular PSC Meetings Held 28 2 24 28 MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS COMMENT/JUSTIFICATION Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 3: Summary of key actions to be taken within agreed timeframes Action Area Project Implementation Action Agreed 1. Investigate CVRI quality assurance system and make Date April 2014 Whom CVRI/PCU On-going M&E Officer/PMU December 2014 M&E Officer/PMU December 2014 M&E Officer/PMU/NAIS June 2014 PCU April 2014 MAL/PCU Immediate PCU/MAL Immediate MAL/PCU Immediate MAL/PCU August 2014 MAL/PCU Ongoing FC/PCU Immediate PCU/MAL Immediate PSC/MAL Immediate PCU March 2014 PCU/MAL Ongoing FC improvements. 2. Outputs 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Fiduciary Aspects 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Ensure harmonization of reporting tables Logical Framework, Results Framework, AWPB and Progress Table. Develop an e-library in the shared network where to store all studies, manuals, reports. case studies, success stories produced by the project. Draft a KM Activities Plan in coordination with NAIS to ensure systematic production of KM materials. Modify Sun Accounting System to reconfigure Chart of Accounts to integrate budget controls Identify PCU "core Project staff" in order to extend their contracts possibly up to April-May 2015 Follow up on request of direct contracting from open market to recruit Temporary Assistant Accountant for the period up to September 2014 Revise the 2014 AWPB in view of the current projected balance of Loan account to possibly include additional activities to be completed by 30 September 2014 Finalize the programme of the critical closure activities to be performed from 1st October 2014 to 31st March 2015 Decide future ownership of Project assets after Project completion Follow –up on outstanding imprests, via regular monitoring visits. No further Imprests to be disbursed to staff/districts with outstanding imprests. Follow up on the request made to MAL to increase the internal procurement threshold that requires MTC approval from USD 1000 to USD 10,000 Follow up on the request made to Director PPD on dates of PSC meetings Renew contract of 2013 External Auditors to perform 2014 Audit Participate in the joint control visits and provide official response to the Internal Audit Report and copy IFAD Respect frequency of WA applications according to current Recovery plan of Special Account 29 Progress Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 4: Physical progress measured against AWP&B, including RIMS indicators SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL COMMENTS COMPONENT A: ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL Sub-Component A.1 Disease Control Development A 1.1 Disease Control Sub-Unit Activities A1.1.1 Update CBPP and ECF Prevalence Maps [using 2011 - 2012 data] A1.1.2 Printing updated CBPP and ECF Prevalence Maps A1.1.3 CBPP/ECF National Control Strategy Workshop [DCS input required] A1.1.4 Production of posters and brochures A 1.1.5 Hire of Consultancy-Disease Control Specialist A1.1.6 DCSU-DCS Planning, Review and dissemination Workshop for Animal Disease Control Component A1.1.7 Holding of trans-border hamonsation meeetings with Tanzania (Nakonde/Mbala CBPP oubreaks) 1 1 7 8 2.000 2.000 1 23 2 25 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 0 8 8 3.000 3.000 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 0 0% n/a 0 n/a 15 0 0% 120 27 23% No of w/shops held 2 1 50% n/a 5 n/a No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total Participants 7 0 7 1 5 0 5 1 71% 0% 71% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a No of w/shops held No of Participants (F) No of Participants (M) Total Participants No of Maps produced No of Maps distributed No of w/shops No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total Participants No of CBPP/ECF brochures developed/distributed No of CBPP/ECF posters developed/distributed No of consultancy days utilised Process report produced and disseminated No of w/shops held 1 1 100% n/a 6 n/a No of Participants (M) n/a 4 0% n/a 0 n/a No of Participants (F) Total Participants n/a 12 1 5 0% 42% n/a n/a 0 27 n/a n/a 31 The workshop has been carried out in Q4 and the results will be captured in the Annual Report. The activity has been postponed to Q4. The activiy delayed due to finalisation of Disease Prevalence Maps and has been postponed to 2014. The consultant was not available during the period under review and will be hired during the impact assessment. Overall 5 meetings have been held with an average participation of 6 and a minimum of 4 of the DSCU and PCU staff. The action plan is between Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania. The meeting planned for 2013 was the first meeting to be attended by PCU in December 2013. This is an on-going and continuous process as countries Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES INDICATOR No. of Joint-action plan reviewed AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL 1 0 0% n/a 6 n/a <5% 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of slides procured 0 0 0% n/a 1.000 n/a No of workshops held 1 1 100% n/a 7 n/a No. Of Report produced & disseminated 1 1 100% n/a 7 n/a No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total Participants A2.2 Vaccination Campaigns (Southern and Eastern Province) A2.2.1 Actual Campaigns No of calves immunized in Round 1 and 2 Southern Province 2013 15 3 18 26 2 28 173% 67% 156% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 60.000 15.340 26% 398.000 154.883 39% 40.000 8193 0% 98.000 70.099 72% 100.000 23.533 26% 496.000 224.982 45% A 1.2 CVRI Support % reduction of wastage due to improved cold chain COMMENTS are at different level of implementation. Overall 6 meetings have been held with an average participation of 4 to 5 officers. Activities under CVRI Support mainly consist of support of stand by generator to maintain cold chain and aim at reducing wastage of stabilates, vaccines, samples, reagents, etc. below %5. Sub-Component A.2: ECF Management and Research ECF Management A2.1 Equipment and materials A2.1.1 Procurement of T. parva antigen slides (payment for 2012 delivery) A2.1.2 ECF Post vaccination Review & Planning workshops for 1st Round of 2013 No. Of calves immunized in Round 1 and 2 Eastern Province 2013 Total of Calves immunized 32 This activity only relates to the payment of the 500 slides procured during 2012. No delivery has been planned during 2013. The overachievement is due to the inclusion of the accountants to the initial targeted technical review to discuss audit findings. Low immunisation coverage is due to delayed procurement of ECF immunisation material which was planned to be delivered by May 2013, instead will be delivered in 2014. Low immunisation coverage is due to delayed procurement of ECF immunisation material which was planned to be delivered by May 2013, instead will be delivered in April 2014 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES A2.2.1 Farmer sensitisation BY DISTRICTS PRIOR TO CAMPAINGS-SOUTHERN PROVINCE [5 districts] a) VA Farmer Meetings b) Radio broadcasts INDICATOR ACTUAL % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (M) (Sth + Est) n/a 0 26% n/a n/a n/a No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (F) (Sth + Est) n/a 0 51% n/a n/a n/a No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (TOTAL) (Sth + Est) No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (M) 17.000 3.662 10% 113.600 9.000 8% n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (F) n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (TOTAL) 10.000 1.710 17% n/a n/a n/a No of VA meetings held No of farmers attended (F) 213 1.704 6 182 3% 11% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a No of farmers attended (M) No of farmers attended (TOTAL) No of radio broadcasts on ECF sensitisation aired [10 bcasts/istrict] 3.976 5.680 1.638 1.820 41% 32% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 50 18 36% n/a n/a n/a 12.600 5.600 44% n/a n/a n/a 0 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 0 0 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 0 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of farmers reached c) Drama group performances No of Drama group performances held No of farmers attended d) Posters/brochures No of posters produced/distributed No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (M) A2.2.2 Farmer sensitisation BY DISTRICTS PRIOR TO CAMPAINGS-EASTERN PROVINCE [6 districts] AWPB TARGET CUMULATIVE No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (F) 33 COMMENTS Data collection and appraisal target were not initially disaggregate by gender and by province, therefore current data only reflect total number of farmers in both provinces. Data will be updated accordingly after receiving the results from the CSO post-harvest survey of 2013 which will be produced by 2014. Although stabilates were available the delay in the procurement of the syringes and other vaccination material led to the non-holding of the vaccination campaign. Sensitisation campaign and immunisation were only conducted in Kalomo and Monze district in Southern Province. About 3 meetings/camp The total no. of farmers in the southern area reach 7,100 (about 100 farmers per camp) and about 80% of those have been targeted to be reached under 2013. The total outreach of Radio broadcasts is 14,000 farmers, out of which 90% was targeted to be reached in 2013. No drama group performances were planned, however a lumpsum budget for sensitisation activities was provided for the 2013. Although stabilates were available the delay in the procurement of the syringes and other vaccination material led to the non-holding of the vaccination campaigns. Sensitization Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL COMMENTS % OF APPRAISAL No of farmers bringing calves for vaccination (TOTAL) 7.000 0 0% n/a n/a n/a a) VA Farmer Meetings No of VA meetings held No of farmers attended (F) No of farmers attended (M) No of farmers attended (TOTAL) 186 1.581 3.689 5.270 68 853 1964 2817 37% 54% 53% 53% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a b) Radio broadcasts No of radio broadcasts on ECF sensitization aired [10 bcasts/district] 40 28 70% n/a n/a n/a campaign and immunization were only conducted in Kalomo and Monze district in Southern Province. No immunization conducted in Eastern Province. Round 2 ECF immunisation was unique in that only those farmers that had paid were targeted hence there was very little sensitisation carried out except to inform the pre-paid farmers the date of expected immunisations in their respective villages. Same as above. 18.000 18 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a These are approximate figures Same as above. 1.800 500 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Same as above. 30.000 30.000 100% n/a n/a n/a <5% 0 10.000 0% 17% <5% n/a n/a 160.000 n/a n/a 10.000 10.000 2.000 17% 17% 17% n/a n/a n/a 160.000 160.000 32.000 n/a n/a n/a No of farmers reached c) Drama group performances No of Drama group performances held No of farmers attended d) Posters/brochures No of posters produced/distributed A2.3 Vaccination materials A2.3.1 Southern Province Procurement of Chitongo stabilates No. Of doses procured No. Of stabilates wasted No of 2ml syringes procured 2 ml Disposable Syringes 21G Disposable Needles @ 1 needle per animal Eartaggs 16G Needles for injecting Antibiotic @ 1 needle for 5 animals No of 21g needles procured No of ear tags procured No of 16g needles procured 60.000 60.000 60.000 12.000 No of 20ml syringes procured 20 ml syringes Oxytetracycline (for treatment) Dexamethasone (for reactions) No of bottles procured No of bottles procured No. Of calves reacted 2.000 33% n/a 16.000 n/a 6.000 12.000 2.000 200 50 17% 25% n/a n/a 32.000 5.400 n/a n/a <1% 0 0% <1% n/a n/a 34 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES Parvexon (for reactions) A2.3.2 Eastern province Procurement of Katete stabilates INDICATOR APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL 10 0 10% 0% n/a <1% 1.600 n/a n/a n/a No. Of doses procured 35.000 20.000 57% n/a n/a n/a <5% 40.000 40.000 0 0 0 #VALUE! 0% 0% <5% n/a n/a n/a 65.000 65.000 n/a n/a n/a 40.000 4.000 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a 65.000 37.500 n/a n/a 8.000 0 0% n/a 13.000 n/a 8.000 110 0 0 n/a n/a 13.000 650 n/a n/a <1% n/a 650 n/a n/a <1% n/a 0 n/a n/a No of 21g needles procured 2 ml Disposable Syringes Ear tags No of 2ml syringes procured No of ear tags procured 20 ml syringes 16G Needles for injecting Antibiotic @ 1 needle for 5 animals Oxytetracycline Dexamethasone (for reactions) No of 20ml syringes procured Parvexon (for reactions) No of bottles procured No. Of calves reacted Kgs of liquid Nit procured No of 16g needles procured No of bottles procured No of bottles procured No. Of calves reacted No of missions conducted Mission report produced and disseminated %. of recommendations adopted ECF Research A2.4 Equipment and materials A2.4.1 Liquid nitrogen for storage of stabilates A2.4.2 ELISA Kits A2.4.3 Laboratory reagents and other consumables % OF AWPB 100 <1% 21G Disposable Needles @ 1 needle per animal A2.3.4 DCSU/PCU Backstopping TO ECF VACCINATIONS ACTUAL No of bottles procured No. Of calves reacted No. Of stabilates wasted A2.3.3 Liquid nitrogen for vaccination campaigns AWPB TARGET CUMULATIVE Kgs of liquid Nit procured No of Kits procured No of T parva antigen slides <1% 100 0 0 <1% 1.400 0 200 0% 0% #VALUE! 0% #VALUE! 14% 3 3 1 1 33% 33% n/a n/a 0 0 n/a n/a 100% 80% 80% 100% 0 n/a 390 1 800 0 0 500 0% 0% 63% n/a 14 n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a 28,6% n/a 35 COMMENTS An advance of 15,000 stabilates were delivered in December 2012 and the remaining balance of 20,000 in January 2013. Only 200 kg of liquid were needed as vaccination took place in only two districts for a total of 15,340 calves. Some of the recommendations still need follow up i.e. source of spoiled stabilates. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES A2.5 Vaccine Production A2.5.1 Production of ticks for stabilate production A2.5.2 Stabilate production - CHTONGO A2.5.3 Stabilate production - KATETE A2.5.4 Feasibility Study for Vaccine production at CVRI from 2012 A2.6 Field vaccination trials of ECF produced stabilates A2.7 Training of Lab staff Training workshops of lab assistants in ECF diagnosis , tick identification [OTHER AREAS + LOs/DVOs] INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL No of adult ticks produced No of ticks crushed for stabilate production 25.000 20.000 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a No of stabilates produced No of stabilates produced 60.000 40.000 1 0 0 0% 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a No. of studies conducted No. Of trials conducted Vaccine evaluation reports 1 2 0 0 0 No of Training workshops held 1 1 100% n/a 3 n/a 15 15 30 1 21 11 32 1 140% 73% 107% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 0 0% n/a 0 n/a No of Vaccutainer tubes procured No. of Vaccutainer needles procured 110.000 110000 100% n/a n/a n/a 110.000 110000 100% n/a n/a n/a No of Serum vials procured No Antibiotics procured No of Branding Irons procured 110.000 2.000 900 110000 0 900 100% 0% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1.200 n/a n/a n/a n/a 12 0 10 0% 100% n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a n/a No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total Participants Training Report produced and disseminated Post training evaluation survey report COMMENTS No activities could be undertaken due to delayed procurement of medium stabilate production materials. SUB-COMPONENT A.3 CBPP ERADICATION A3.1 Procurement of various CBPP materials A3.1.1 Procurement of surveillance materials Vaccutainer tubes Vaccutainer needles Serum vials Anti biotics A3.1.2 Procurement of Brand Marks [CARRY OVER FROM 2012 AWPB] A3.1.3 Supply for solar fridges (carry over from 2012 AWPB) No of animals to branded No of procured/functional solar fridges 36 The CBPP sero surveillance materials were received in November 2013. However this was too late to conduct the sero surveillance activity which was rescheduled to 2014 12 solar fridges were procured, but at the time of the reporting period only 10 were functional Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES A3.2 Procurement of CBPP Vaccination materials A3.2.1 Procurement of CBPP Vaccines under 2012 AWPB [USD108,137.60] INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL No of CBPP vaccines dose procured 350.000 350.000 100% 3.520.000 1.850.000 53% No of CBPP vaccines dose spoilt No of Automatic syringes procured <5% 0 0% 0 0 0% 25 0 0% n/a 0 n/a A3.2.3 Disposable syringes No of Disposable syringes procured 1.000 0 0% n/a 0 n/a A3.2.4 Re-usable needles No of Re-usable needles procured 1.140 0 0% n/a 0 n/a A3.2.5 Disposable needles No of Disposable needles procured 950 0 0% n/a 0 n/a No of animals sampled No of sero samples tested No of sero samples spoilt No of animals positives found 244.000 100% <5% 0% 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a No of animals found positives removed No of missions conducted Mission report produced and disseminated 100% 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 1 1 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a %. of recommendations adopted 100% 0 0% 100% n/a n/a No of missions conducted Mission report produced and disseminated 2 1 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a %. of recommendations adopted 1 0 0% n/a n/a n/a A3.2.2 Automatic syringes A3.3 CBPP SERO-SURVEILLANCE A3.3.1 CBPP sero surveillance sampling A3.3.2 Monitoring by OF CBPP sero surveillance sampling by DCSU/PCU A3.3.5 Monitoring OF RESPECTIVE SERO SAMPLING by Provincial Vet Officers IN THEIR PROVINCES 37 COMMENTS 850,000 doses were ordered in AWPB 2012 and first delivery was done in 2012 of 500,000 and the balance of 350,000 have been delivered in Q1 2013. The sero surveillance has not taken place due to delayed procurement of material which was planned to be delivered by May 2013, instead will be delivered 24th January 2014. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES A3.3.6 Documentation of CBPP SERO SURVEILLANCE sampling BY by NAIS A3.5 CBPP VACCINATION CAMPAIGNS A3.5.1 Pre-vaccination Assessment high Risk areas INDICATOR APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL 0 0% 1 0 0% No and name of high risk districts sampled 5 0 0% 5 0 0% 1.800 412.000 0 336530 0% 82% 1.800 3.520.000 0 1.913.816 0% 54% 32.633 25750 79% 350.000 144.880 41% <5% 7 7928 0 2% 0% n/a n/a 85.744 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 69.000 55.459 0% 69.400 60.606 87% No of missions conducted 1 0 0% n/a 4 n/a Mission report produced and disseminated 1 0 0% n/a 4 n/a %. of recommendations adopted 1 0 0% n/a 0 n/a No of missions conducted Mission report produced and disseminated 2 1 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a %. of recommendations adopted 1 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No cattle vaccinated (W.P) No of districts covered /prov No of farmers bringing cattle for vaccination (M) (W.P + N.W.P) No of farmers bringing cattle for vaccination (F) (W.P + N.W.P) No of farmers bringing cattle for vaccination (TOTAL) (W.P + N.W.P) A3.5.4 Monitoring by Provincial Vet Officers % OF AWPB 1 No cattle vaccinated (N.W.P) No CBPP doses wasted A3.5.3 Monitoring by DCSU-PCU ACTUAL No and type of CBPP documentary developed No of animals sampled A3.5.2 Actual vaccination AWPB TARGET CUMULATIVE 38 COMMENTS Activity was undertaken in October. CBPP vaccination campaigns in Western Province are now under the WB project (LDAHP). Whilst in the North-western Province campaigns are on-going on Q4 in Chavuma and Zambesi districts. Results will only be available in December 2013. Data collection and appraisal target were not initially disaggregate by gender and by province, therefore current data only reflect total number of farmers. Data will be updated accordingly after receiving the results from the CSO post-harvest survey of 2013 which will be produced by 2014. Note that in 2013, the no of framers who brought cattle for vaccination was on the low side because there were insufficient CBPP vaccines and hence some animals were left out. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL 1 0 0% n/a 1 n/a 100% 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 300 0 0% n/a n/a 300 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 300 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of Mkt oriented L/stock production printed 1.200 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of Mkt oriented L/stock production distributed B1.2 Consultancy to Animal Production Component in capacity building B1.2.1 Training Needs Assessment [TNA] Field No of TNA Fieldwork visits visits/data collection conducted 1.200 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 1 1 100% n/a 1 n/a Training Needs Assessment Report produced 1 1 100% n/a 1 n/a 1 0 100% n/a n/a n/a 100 0 100% n/a 1 n/a A3.5.5 Documentation by NAIS A3.5.6 CBPP Post-vaccination assessment No of CBPP documentary shot Sero conversion rate No of animals sampled 20% COMPONENT B: SMALLHOLDER ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ACCESS TO ANIMAL DRAUGHT POWER B1.1 Equipment B1.1.1c Printing of Field Officers Mkt Oriented 300 No of Mkt oriented L/stock L/Stock Prodn Manuals production manuals printed No of Mkt oriented L/stock production manuals distributed B1.1.1d Printing of field officers Handbooks for Mkt Oriented L/Stock Prodn Manuals No of Mkt oriented L/stock production Handbooks printed No of Mkt oriented L/stock prodn Handbooks distributed B1.1.1e Printing of farmers Manuals No of Extension Methodology Manuals Produced No of Training Needs Assessment Report disseminated 39 COMMENTS 21days after the end of the vaccination this activity will be conducted in January 2014. The printing of extension methodology manual and farmers manuals could not be done because the prototype manuals are still under preparation. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES B1.2.2 Review workshop on field officers manuals B1.2.3 Review workshop on FARMERS manuals B1.2.4 Training Specialist - Extension Methodologist to produce market oriented manuals on Beef, Dairy, Pigs, small ruminants & Chickens. B1.3 Training Activities B1.3.1 Training of Provincial & District Officers (TOT) (25 TOT trained in one training of 10dys duration) B1.3.2 Training of Livestock Assistants & Vet Assistants [100 in 2013] (5 trainings/20va/group) B1.3.3 Training of farmers B1.3.4 Monitoring by LPSU/PCU of LA/VA training by master trainers INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL 1 0 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 20 1 6 1 7 0 0% 0% 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a ? 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of Participants (F) Total Participants No of L/stock market oriented manuals completed and submitted to SLIP ? 20 5 0 0 5 0% 0% 40% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a No of Workshop held No of Master Trainers Trained (M) No of Master Trainers Trained (F) Total Master Trainers Trained 1 n/a 0 0 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 25 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 5 n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of Review w/shop on field officers manual held No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total Participants No Review w/shop on field officers manual held No of Participants (M) No of w/shops held No of LA/VA Trained (M) No of LA/VA Trained (F) Total LA/VA Trained No of Farmers Trained (M) No of Farmers Trained (F) Total Farmers Trained No of monitoring visits conducted by LPSU/PCU No of Monitoring reports produced and disseminated COMPONENT C: PROJECT MANAGEMENT 40 COMMENTS The manuals were finalised and reviewed in October by MAL-DLD instead of the consultant who failed to meet his deadline. What is remaining is to peer review the manuals at a stakeholders workshop planned for 2014. Due to non-completion of Extension methodology and training manuals, this activity has been rescheduled to 2014 In the revised 2013 AWPB, it was anticipated to train 100 LA/VA, but due to same reason above, the training has been rescheduled to 2014. Rescheduled to 2014 As a result of no activity in LA/VA training this activity automatically could not be undertaken. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES INDICATOR C1.1 Specialized Technical & Management Services C1.1.2 Asset Verification Exercise FOR 2012 No of asset exercises ACCOUNTS conducted C1.1.7 Logistical Support for Procurement C1.1.10 IFAD Implementation Support [CMT] % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL 1 100% n/a 3 n/a 27 25 93% n/a 23 n/a 1 1 100% n/a 3 n/a 1 1 100% 14 2 14% 1 1 100% 14 2 14% No of External audits conducted No of External audits produced and disseminated by 30th June 1 1 0% 7 4 57% 1 0 0% 7 3 43% No of procurements requiring Procurement Sittings 3 3 100% n/a 13 n/a No of evaluations committees sittings conducted 3 3 100% n/a 13 n/a 4 4 2 2 50% 50% n/a n/a 17 17 n/a n/a No of Internal audits conducted No of Internal audits produced and disseminated C1.1.6 Audit services (external) ACTUAL 1 No of project sites visited (27 districts) Asset Register updated and report produced C1.1.4 Audit services (internal) AWPB TARGET CUMULATIVE No of CMT meetings held CMT Process reports produced and disseminated 41 COMMENTS Only 25 districts were visited mainly due to concentration of the 25 in eastern, southern, western and north-western. Muchinga and Northern share a district each thus it was felt that it was not cost effective to travel 2,500 plus to ascertain only two vehicles. It has been decided that asset verification the two provinces will be undertaken in combination with other activities. Internal audit was delayed but completed in September after being interrupted by a request from the Ministry to audit another programme [Fertilizer & Input Supply Programme- FISP] with in the Ministry The external audit has been particular late due (the agreed date is 30th June) to delays in the procurement process. At the time of compiling this report, the External Auditors were on the ground with a planned completion date of 15th December 2013 to meet the IFAD deadline that was issued to the Government. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES C1.1.11 IFAD Implementation Support [IS&SM] C1.1.12 IFAD SLIP-SF DESIGN C 1.2 Support to Planning M&E C1.2.1 Logistical Support to PSC meetings C1.2.3 Data collection/verification using revised LOGFRAME [CBPP/ECF]/provincial consultative C1.2.6 Ministry of Agric & Livestock/PSC project Monitoring visits C1.2.7 Knowledge Management - Documentation - winding up activity INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL COMMENTS No of missions conducted 2 6 300% 14 28 200% No of mission reports 2 4 200% 14 28 200% No of missions conducted 2 5 250% n/a n/a n/a No of mission reports 2 2 100% n/a 1 n/a No of meetings held No of PSC meeting minutes produced. 4 4 1 1 0% 0% 24 24 9 9 38% 38% No single Project steering committee meeting took place in the period under review for SLIP. However a Joint PSC meeting took place on November 13th where the three IFAD projects ie SAPP. S3P and SLIP AWPB were reviewed. The proceedings report is still under preparation for IFAD review. No of data collection exercises conducted 2 1 50% n/a 1 n/a No of Analytical reports on ECF/CBPP data produced 1 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of MAL Directorate/PSC monitoring conducted 1 1 100% n/a 1 n/a No of MAL/PSC Monitoring Reports produced 1 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of video documentaries produced on ECF or CBPP 2 0 0% n/a n/a n/a The activity was partially done for southern province and yet to be completed for eastern Province. The main reason was as earlier stated that a number of IFAD mission took place and this activity as had to be postponed due to congestion of activities. The SLIP-M&E was invited to be part of multidisciplinary team to evaluate MAL projects that included IFAD supported projects by the Policy and Planning Department of MAL. Unfortunately this activity coincided with KM workshop in Kenya which SLIP had confirmed its participation much earlier. These activities could not be done essentially due to a) postponement of ECF immunizations, 42 The No. of planned supervision missions has superseded the planned one earlier agreed with the previous CPM. The project had a combination of mission all taking place at almost the same period of May, June August and September. These included COSOP, Independent Office of Evaluation, SLIP Main Mission and the SLIP-E missions. The SLIP-E man design mission was conducted in August/September. The first draft of the project design for SLIP-E was ready in November 2013. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES C.1.3 Workshops C1.3.1 SLIP Mid- Year Review for 2013 meeting with Stakeholders C1.3.2 Planning Workshop 2014 AWPB C1.3.3 Thematic workshops [IFAD] C1.4 SLIP Mandatory Reports Quarterly reports Financial Report INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL CUMULATIVE % OF AWPB APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL No of radio programs produced on either ECF/CBPP 2 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of case studies undertaken on ECF or CBPP beneficiaries. 2 0 0% n/a n/a n/a No of field stories produced 4 0 0% n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 30 n/a 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 9 2 11 1 1 4 1 5 1 100% 44% 50% 45% 100% 7 n/a n/a n/a 7 5 0 0 0 7 71% n/a n/a n/a 100% No of w/shops held No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total participants No of workshop Attendance report produced 2 2 2 4 2 2 1 2 3 0 100% 50% 100% 75% 0% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 18 3 18 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a No of SLIP quarterly reports submitted on time 4 3 75% 28 22 79% No of SLIP Financial quarterly reports Produced 4 0 0% 28 0 0% No of w/shops held No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total participants Process report of workshop produced and disseminated No of w/shops held No of Participants (M) No of Participants (F) Total participants Draft 2014 AWPB produced before 30th Oct and submitted to IFAD 43 COMMENTS b) late commencement of CBPP vaccinations that coincided with November mission and c) lack of activity in the animal production component. However, much work will be done during the impact assessment which will be carried out in 2014. The activity was cancelled essentially due to revision of the 2013 AWPB and the lack of activities especially in the Animal Disease Control Component. Hence there were no activities to be reported on for the first six months. The 2014 AWPB was held in October instead of the planned 3rd quarter. This was mainly due to concentration of many activities in the period which was beyond the project's control. Only the PCU and the LPSU took part in the 2014 planning. Three workshops ie leadership, knowledge management and Financial management have been held. Financial management was held in October in Rome whilst the leadership and KM were held in Senegal and Kenya respectively. Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT PROJECT CURRENT YEAR (2013) COMPONENT/SUB-COMPONENT ACTIVITIES INDICATOR AWPB TARGET ACTUAL % OF AWPB CUMULATIVE APPRAISAL TARGET CUM TOTAL % OF APPRAISAL Mid Year Report Mid year Report written and submitted on 30th of July 2013 1 1 100% 7 4 57% Annual Report of previous year Annual report written and disseminated by 31st March 2013 No of RIMS Report submitted before 31st March 1 1 100% 7 5 71% 1 1 100% 7 5 71% AWPB for 2014 produced and submitted to IFAD before 31st Oct 1 1 100% 7 6 86% RIMS Report submitted before 31st March for previous year AWPB 44 COMMENTS Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 5: Financial: Actual financial performance by financier; by component and disbursements by category Table 5A: st Financial performance by financier, 31 December 2013 Financier Appraisal ( USD ) IFAD loan Disbursement ( USD ) Percentage Disbursed 10.1 8.5 84 GRZ 2.6 1.5 58 Beneficiaries 2.3 0.6 26 15.0 10.6 71 Total Table 5B: st Financial performance by financier by component (USD ‘000), 31 December 2013 COMPONENT IFAD LOAN Appr. MTR Disease Control 1,034 721 ECF Management 1,735 CBPP Eradication Sub-Total - Component A Animal Production and Access to Draught Animal Power Animal Production and Access to Draught Animal Power GRZ Actual % Appr. MTR BENEFICIARIES Actual % Appr. MTR Actual 2,251 814 571 TOTAL % Appr. MTR Actual 1,296 815 1,721 133 % Animal Disease Control 788 76 2,864 2,537 146 1,223 3,916 2,001 164 3,992 7,501 5,326 262 94 362 138 327 517 38 5,358 4,005 3,054 57 612 285 307 50 1,835 4,259 2,308 126 133 2,246 764 8,489 9,079 7,083 83 1,372 1,186 53 2,251 814 571 25 25 4,161 1,248 198 5 311 622 6 2 4,472 1,870 204 5 Sub-Total - Component B 4,161 1,248 198 5 311 622 6 2 4,472 1,870 204 5 Project Management 1,972 2,952 2,977 151 70 695 260 371 2,042 3,647 3,237 159 10,125 11,701 8,501 84 2,627 2,081 15,003 14,596 10,524 70 TOTAL 45 1,452 55 2,251 814 571 25 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Table 5C: IFAD Loan Disbursement in SDR'000 (as at 31st December 2013) and Projection up to 31 March 2015 B C D E F G Current performance Category 1 2A 2B 3 4 5 Vehicles Animal Vaccines-ECF Animal Vaccines-CBBP Equipment & Other Mat. Tech. Asst.,Training,W s Contracts for Service Pro. Revised Allocation Disbursed (up to 31 December 2013) SDR'000 SDR'000 H I J Projected performance Disbu rseme nt Level WA 64, 65 and 66 and Unretired Districts and Staff imprest pending Settlement SDR'000 2014 AWPB (Up to PCD of September 2014) Projected utilization as at 30 Sept 2014 (C+E+F) Projected Balance of loan funds as at 30 September 2014 (B - G) Projected Costs 6 months period to 31 March 15 Projected Unutilised Funds at 31 March 15 (G-H-I) SDR'000 SDR'000 SDR'000 SDR'000 SDR'000 824,759 35,241 35,241 395,038 124,962 124,962 - 135,219 (15,219) (15,219) 585,665 860,000 824,759 96% 520,000 362,895 70% 32,143 120,000 128,239 107% 6,980 1,650,000 898,271 54% 54,744 111,321 1,064,335 585,665 1,480,000 994,899 67% 80,518 162,620 1,238,036 241,964 50,000 45,568 91% - - 45,568 4,432 27,230 214,734 4,432 7A IOC - Salaries 870,000 908,214 104% 81,660 194,710 1,184,584 (314,584) 94,770 (409,354) 7B IOC - Allowances IOC - Operation & Maint. 650,000 632,251 97% 93,837 140,640 866,728 (216,728) 1,000 (217,728) 7C 8. Unallocated Total (Excluding Initial Deposit) 500,000 300,000 7,000,000 Initial Deposit 639,326 5,434,420 128% 141,015 93,550 0% 78% 490,897 702,841 873,891 (373,891) 25,850 (399,741) - 300,000 300,000 6,628,158 371,842 148,850 222,992 473,364 Recovery Total (Including Initial Deposit) USD (473,364) 7,000,000 5,907,784 10,815,000 9,127,526 84.4% 490,897 702,841 6,154,794 845,206 148,850 696,356 758,435 1,085,890 9,509,157 1,305,843 229,973 1,075,870 46 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 6: Compliance with legal covenants: Status of implementation Loan Agreement Section ARTICLE II Section ARTICLE III Section 3.02 Covenant Special Account:(a) ….the Borrower shall open and thereafter maintain, in a commercial bank acceptable to the Fund, a Special Account denominated in United States dollars for the purpose of receiving the Loan proceeds. The Special Account shall be protected against set-off, seizure or attachment on terms and conditions proposed by the Borrower and accepted by the Fund. Status The account is opened. Remarks The Account acceptable to IFAD has been opened in bank of Zambia (b) After the Special Account has been opened, upon the Borrower’s request, the Fund shall make one or more withdrawals of up to seven hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars(USD 750 000) in the aggregate (the “Authorized Allocation”) from the Loan Account on behalf of the Borrower and deposit such amount in the Special Account, provided however, that unless the Fund otherwise agrees, the Authorised Allocation shall be limited to five hundred thousand United States dollars (USD 500 000) until the aggregate amount of withdrawals from the Loan Account plus the aggregate amount of all outstanding special commitments entered into by the Fund pursuant to Section 4.03 of the General Conditions (Special Commitments by the Fund) equals or exceeds SDR 3.0 million….. (c) The Lead Project Agency shall be fully authorised to operate the Special Account in Accordance with Section 4.08 of the General Conditions. The Project Cocoordinator, the Financial Manager, and two officers from the Lead Project Agency, shall be designated as authorized signatories of the Special Account. Two signatories shall be required, one signatory from the PCU, and one signatory from the Lead Project Agency on all transactions for the Special Account. Done and credited with USD 500,000. The accounts are operating smoothly Annual Work Plans and Budgets: (b) The Lead Project Agency shall submit each draft AWPB to the PSC for its review and approval. When so approved, the Lead Project Agency shall submit the draft AWPB to the IFAD for their respective comments and approval… 47 The additional Increase of USD 250,000 has been made. Done. Compliant Ongoing. 2014 AWPB not yet finalised; First Draft nd submitted 2 Nov 2013 to th IFAD and 13 Nov to PSC; reviewed with comments by Nov 2013 Mission; rd Resubmitted 3 March 2014 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Section 3.03 Project Account. …the Lead Project Agency shall open and thereafter maintain in a bank proposed by the Borrower and accepted by the Fund, a current account denominated in Kwacha for Project operations (the “Project Account”). The PCU shall be authorized to operate the Project Account. The Project Co-coordinator, Finance Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and two officers from the Lead Project Agency shall be designated as authorized signatories of the Project Account. Two signatories shall be required, one signatory from the PCU, and one signatory from the Lead Project Agency on all transactions for the Project Account. Section 3.04 Availability of Loan Proceeds: The Borrower shall make the proceeds of the Loan available to the Lead Project Agency and each Project Party in accordance with the AWPBs and its customary national procedures for development assistance to carry out the Project. Section 3.05 (b) ..the Borrower shall make available to the Lead Project Agency during the Project Implementation Period counterpart funds from its own resources in an aggregate amount of approximately USD 1 814 000 equivalent (referred to in paragraph 2 Schedule 3A), in accordance with its customary national procedures for development assistance. For such purpose, the Borrower shall make budgetary allocations for each Fiscal Year equal to the counterpart funds called for in the AWPB for the relevant Project Year and make such allocations available to the Lead Project Agency as required. Compliant with changes to March Mission. The Account is fully operational Compliant Ongoing Compliant Ongoing Section 3.06 Procurement. The Lead Project Agency and each other Project Party shall procure all items financed by the Loan in accordance with Schedule 4. Partially Compliant Very long and delayed procurement process SECTION 3.07. Project Completion Date. The Project Parties shall complete the implementation of the Project on or before the Project Completion Date Not yet. But the Project management are aware. Section 4.01 Monitoring. The PCU shall establish, no later than 90 days after the Effective Date and thereafter maintain, an appropriate management information system in accordance with the funds Guidelines for Project Monitoring and Evaluation to enable it to monitor the project in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 3A and Section 8.02 (Monitoring of Project Implementation) of the General Conditions based on Not compliant The project does not have a comprehensive and functional M&E system. 48 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Section 4.02 Section 4.03 Section 4.04 Section 4.05 ARTICLE V Section 5.01 Section 5.02 indicators agreed by the Borrower and IFAD. Progress Reports. The Lead Programme Agency shall submit to IFAD quarterly and consolidated annual progress reports on Project implementation, as required by Section 8.03 (Progress Reports) of the General Conditions, no later than (2) months after the end of each quarter and annual period during the Project Implementation Period. In addition to the matters specified in said Section 8.03 of the General Conditions, each progress report shall include agreed indicators within the Fund’s Results and Impact Monitoring System. Mid-Term Review (a) The Lead Project Agency and IFAD shall carry out a review of Project implementation within 36 months of the Effective Date (the “Mid-Term Review”) based on terms of reference prepared by PCU and approved by IFAD. . Completion Report:The Lead Project Agency shall submit to the Fund and the Cooperating Institution the completion report on the Project required by Section 8.04 (Completion Report) of the General Conditions no later than six months after the Project Completion Date. Evaluations. The Borrower and each Project Party shall facilitate all evaluations and reviews of the Project that IFAD may carry out during the Project Implementation Period and for ten (10) years thereafter, as required by Section 10.05 (Evaluations of the Project) of the General Conditions. Financial Statements. The PCU in cooperation with Lead Project Agency shall prepare the financial statements of the operations, resources and expenditures related to the Project required by Section 9.02 (Financial Statements) of the General Conditions in respect of for each Fiscal year and deliver consolidated financial statements to IFAD within three (3) months after the end of each Fiscal Year. Audit Reports. (b) The Borrower shall have the financial statements relating to the Project audited each Fiscal Year… In addition to the audit report on the financial statements, the auditors shall provide: (i) an opinion on the certified statements of expenditure and the operation of the Special Account and the ECF Reserve Account; and (ii) a separate management letter, addressing the adequacy of the accounting and internal control systems. The Lead Project Agency shall deliver the abovementioned items to the Fund within six months of the end of each such Fiscal Year. The Lead Project Agency shall submit to the Fund the reply to the management letter 49 Partially compliant for 2013 annual report The draft 2013 annual report has been submitted to March 2014 Mission. Undertaken in Aug 2010 (36 months after Effective Date) Amendments to the Loan Agreement made July 2011 (with delays) Not yet. The project Management is aware of the responsibility. Ongoing The Borrower is aware of and understands this responsibility. Compliance for 2013 financial statements Unadited Financial Statements submitted to March 2014 Mission. Not compliant 2012 Audit Report submitted 6 months late Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Schedule 3, para 2.2. of the auditors within one month…. Project Steering Committee (PSC):.The PSC shall specifically: (a) review the Project’s progress reports; and (b) review the AWPB and provide comments to the Lead Project Agency. The PSC shall meet at least quarterly, and on an ad hoc basis when required. Partially compliant Schedule 3A, para 2 Counterpart Funds. The Borrower shall exempt from Taxes.. the importation, procurement and supply of all goods, civil works and services financed by the Loan. The value of such exemptions approximately USD 1 814 000 shall be credited against the obligation of the Borrower to provide counterpart funds for the Project under Section 3.05. The value of the exemptions excludes an estimated value of USD 814 000 being salaries of Government staff involved in the implementation of the Project. [therefore, a total of USD 2,628,000 was envisaged for counterpart contribution] Compliant Schedule 3A, para 3 Insurance of Project Personnel: The Borrower shall ensure that key Project personnel are insured against health and accident risks to the extent consistent with customary practices of the Borrower. Not compliant Community Contribution: For vaccinations against ECF, farmers shall pay a progressively Increasing share for the full costs of the vaccination (including, costs of vaccines and direct delivery costs), which shall be paid into the ECF Reserve Account as per Section 7.01(e) of this Agreement. Compliant 50 In 2013 – PSC did not meet during the last three quarters of the year No Health Insurance for staff yet. Process started, not completed Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Appendix 7: Knowledge management: Learning and Innovation SLIP has introduced some measures which are worthy of noting for future operations: a) Payment for ECF control services: the livestock owners pay to meet part of the control costs (material cost). The beneficiaries pay into a designated account and submit a receipt through their appointed representatives to demand services. This arrangement promotes transparency while reducing financial management burdens on GRZ programme planning and readiness for providing services. This system has been successfully piloted in a number of participating districts and has potential to be adopted nationally; b) Post service review workshops: SLIP holds district level workshops after operation to review and learn from experiences to improve future ones. This approach promotes knowledge sharing and learning which have improved the efficiency of the operation. The experience should be properly analysed and documented. An operational manual could be produced for training and use in future operations; c) Community participation: communities have been effectively involved in both ECF and CBPP control programmes. In ECF, producers have organised themselves to provide information on service schedule and to assemble animals for immunization; d) In CBPP, task forces have been established for disease monitoring. SLIP has provided training and logistic support. This approach makes an effective interface between the producers and the veterinary services to enhance cooperation in addressing disease control issues. 51 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Annex 1 List of People Met th List of farmers and participants in the CPMT Workshop on 4 March 2014 NAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. DESIGNATION Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer Livestock Farmer MAL Veterinary Assistant-Kazungula MAL Veterinary Assistant-Kaseya Monitoring and Evaluation officer-SAPP MAL-District Marketing Development officerKazungula MAL-District Cooperative Development OfficerKazungula Programme Assistant –S3P Project Coordinator-SLIP Programme Assistant -SLIP Monitoring and Evaluation Manager-SLIP MAL Acting Senior District Veterinary Officer Diagnostician CBPP-SLIP DSCU Epidemiologist ECF- SLIP DSCU Mr. Robert M Simangolwa Mr. Philip Tembo Mr. Ignitious Milimo Mr. Kelvin Silitongo Silitongo Mr. Kiwandu Chris Sililo Mr. Jobert S Mooka Mr. Elvis Mwananembo Mr. Alfred Mulele Mr. Edwin Sikute Mr. Hamankolo Anthensious Mr. Malewa Nyambe Mr. Christopher kambole Mr. Joseph M Mbozi 14. Mr. Mvula B Ndeketeya 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Ms. Tafara Zengeni Mrs. Olive C Chibola Mr Chaliafya Katungula Mr. Clement Mwafulirwa Dr Patricia Bwalya Dr. Geoafrey M Muuka Dr. Conelius Mundia 53 Republic of Zambia Smallholder Livestock Investment Project (SLIP) Supervision report - Mission dates: 1-9 March Annex II: Action Plan of the 2014 ZCPMT Workshop S/N 1 ISSUE Declining Project Status Ratings (PSRs) Action By Who When Unbundle the composite rate and give matrix presentation of scores IFAD Country Office End of March 2014 identify and isolate the factors responsible for particular scores IFAD Country Office End of March 2014 Spearhead a consultative meeting on procurement PPD/IFAD Country Office Starting by April 2014 PPD/ICO/PMs August 2 Delays in Procurement 3 Review of Action points after a year too long Hold Mid-Year Review 4 Weak Government Oversight at HQ/Provincial/District Hold regular consultative meetings between ICO, Project Managers and all relevant departments in MAL depending on agenda 5 Inadequate harmonization and coordination among IFAD projects at implementation level Undertake joint planning and monitoring PMs/PPD/ICO/ Implementers Starting in March 6 Poor Communication concerning ZCMPT Annual Meetings Quick dissemination of action plan SAPP Timely invitation and circulation of minutes SAPP April January 2015 PM/SMDO According to AWPB PM/SMDO GRZ/ICO According to AWPB On-going Implementing units to provide AWPBs 7 8 9 Limited flow of operation funds to SAPP implementing units Weak project designs Better flow of funds to implementing units Weak contract enforcement (Project staff/Service providers) Develop contract assessment systems Make project designs more participatory Ensure contract targets are being monitored Improve procurement processes 10 Low loan utilization Projects to engage MAL over payment processes Honour Provincial & District Plans 55 PPD/HR ICO On-going