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Country Programming Framework for Antigua and Barbuda

2016 to 2019

November 2016

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Contents

I. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3

II. Country context and priorities ........................................................................................................ 3

III. FAO’s contribution and expected results ....................................................................................... 4

IV. Implementation, monitoring and reporting arrangements .............................................................. 6

IV.1.1 CPF Annex 1: CPF Results and Resource Requirements for 2016 to 2019 ............... 10

IV.1.2 Annex 2: UN-system linkage ...................................................................................... 16

IV.1.3 Annex 3: TCP Indicative Pipeline .............................................................................. 18

IV.1.4 Map of Linkages with regional, sub-regional priorities and opportunities ................. 20

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I. Introduction

1. This Country Programming Framework (CPF) sets out three government priority areas to guide

FAO partnership and support with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda – bringing together innovative international best practices and global standards with national and regional expertise during four from 2016 to 2019.

2. The CPF was prepared following consultation and agreement with representatives of Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Finance- Development Planning Unit, the Statistical Unit, The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Housing (Department of Forestry, Fisheries Division, Research Division), the Zero Hunger Challenge (ZHC) Initiative, the Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development (GARD) Centre and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) as well as Farmers and Farmers Groups.

II. Country context and priorities

3. With a population of approximately 91,295, Antigua and Barbuda is currently ranked as a High

Income Small Island Development State (SID). Antigua and Barbuda, like other countries in the Caribbean region, has a small open economy which is heavily dependent on regional and international markets. The National Economic and Social Transformation (NEST) Plan: 2010-2014 represented the main policy document governing the conceptualization and implementation of interventions related to economic and social development in Antigua and Barbuda. It outlined the national development priorities and provides a framework for achieving fiscal stabilization in response to the impact of global economic developments during the period. It was the basis upon which Antigua and Barbuda benefited from debt relief, budget support and technical assistance from a number of bilateral creditors, regional and international institutions and development partners The strategic objectives the plan were to inform Government’s policy decisions and guide the development of the Medium Term Strategic Development Plan (MTSDP). The MTSDP succeeds the NEST Plan and highlights the strategic development priority for the country for the period 2015-2019.

The National Poverty Reduction Strategy (NPRS), which was developed within the context of the broader NEST Plan, is also an important strategic document providing direction in the area of social transformation. The NPRS is anchored on five pillars: (i) growth and wealth creation; (ii) expansion of the prop-poor employment and income generating opportunities; (ii) modernization of social protection and increasing the resilience of the poor; (iv) good governance and public sector management; and (v) building resilience through environmental sustainability.

The National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security represents a policy framework for food and nutrition security, and the elimination of hunger and poverty in Antigua and Barbuda Significantly, in 2013, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda became the first Caribbean country to undertake the Zero Hunger Challenge, an important approach to addressing food and nutrition security at the national level. With the support of FAO and other key development partners, and in alignment with the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy, the NPRS and the NEST Plan, Antigua and Barbuda embarked on a series of actions through the Zero Hunger Challenge Plan of Action to eliminate hunger and poverty in the country within two (2) years. Its strategy is to strengthen and diversify the agriculture sector, improve the nutrition and health status of the population, expand social protection, create employment and income generating opportunities for the poor, and ensure good governance of hunger and poverty programmes. The National Food Production Plan and the Backyard Gardening Programme fall within the

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broader context of the Zero Hunger Challenge. The programme is now being evaluated to determine its effectiveness and the next steps.

Other relevant strategic documents which are guiding national development include the National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) and National Environmental Management Strategy and Action Plan, Antigua and Barbuda’s Agricultural Land Use Policy which cumulatively create an overarching framework for land use development. There is also a National Disaster Plan which was recently updated in 2014.

With respect to agriculture, a National Agriculture Policy (2010) provides guidance to the development of the sector. Agriculture production focuses on the domestic market and makes a relatively small contribution to national GDP (approximate of GDP in 2014). Despite this, it is an important provider of domestic food and a significant part of rural livelihoods. The sector development will be guided over the next X years by an Agricultural Development Strategy which is currently being drafted. To be included in this strategy are plans to address the results of the recent land audit, the livestock development plan which is being formulated, and a plan for the development of pineapple production.

4. The CPF is crafted within the framework of the five Strategic Objectives of FAO, and FAO’s three Regional Initiatives for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) which target key areas of work – 1) Hunger Free Latin America and the Caribbean (related mainly to SO1, SO3); 2) Family Farming and Rural Territorial Development (related mainly to SO3, SO5); and 3) Agricultural and Food Value Chain Development – Improving Food and Feed Systems (related mainly to SO2, SO4). Further, the Caribbean Sub-region has developed a strategic plan with four main programme elements based on the last CPF process, the three Regional Initiatives and the five Strategic Objectives. These programme elements were approved at the meeting of Caribbean Ministers attending the FAO Regional Conference in May 2014. They are as follows:

a. Zero Hunger Challenge Initiative b. Value Chain (Food and Feed Systems) Initiative and Small Scale/Family Farming c. Risk Management, Resilience and Territorial Development d. Public Policy and Governance

The priority areas identified by the Antigua and Barbuda stakeholders for their new CPF for Antigua and Barbuda are clearly integrated into this framework and continue to build on the advances that have been made in the concluding CPF (2012 – 2015). It is also consistent with the CARICOM Agriculture Policy, OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan, the Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan, the plan of Food and Nutrition Security and the Eradication of Hunger and Poverty of the CELAC, as well as the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of which at least 14 out of the 17 are related to FAO’s work.

III. FAO’s contribution and expected results

5. Building on FAO’s past experience in the country and based on consultation and agreement and taking into account the FAO strategic objectives, regional priorities and initiatives, and national, sub-regional and regional cooperation commitments, the following are the three priority areas that have been identified for collaboration between FAO and Antigua and Barbuda over the period 2016 – 2019:

i. Food and Nutrition Security

ii. Small scale Farming/Family Farming

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iii. Natural Resource Management and Risk Reduction

The selected priority areas are well aligned with the national development agenda, as reflected in both national level planning and sectoral plans of key ministry partners. In addressing these priorities, FAO’s support can directly contribute providing a strategic approach to the national development agenda. The priority areas are also well aligned with the current focus of FAO work in the region and therefore will fully benefit from the programmes of work, available resources and capacity of the Organization to deliver effectively. Crossing cutting issues such as governance, gender, capacity building and data and information will be addressed as integral parts of the three priority areas. Currently Caribbean countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, are in the process of developing a United Nations Multi Country Sustainable Development Framework (UNMSDF) of assistance which will replace the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) as a mechanism for the UNCT delivery. It seeks to strengthen regional and national capacity for the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also, it supports the governments in developing appropriate mechanisms for tapping into the contributions of other actors in delivering shared national sustainable development priorities. The Common Multi-Country Assessment (CMCA), the first step in the preparation of the UNMSDF has been drafted. It provides an analysis of the main development challenges facing the Caribbean region within the context of the Post 2015 agenda and human rights commitments, the outcome of the third International Conference on Small Island Developing states (The Samoa Pathway) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The CMCA will provide a foundation for the region to identify its strategic priorities and goals underpinned by national analysis and consultative processes. The SDGs and targets, as well as other internationally agreed goals, conventions and treaty obligations provide a framework for national planning and strategies. In this regard, the development of the CMCA is in the preliminary stages of identifying priority areas which will inform the UNMSDF. The most relevant priority areas to which FAO can contribute in Antigua and Barbuda are poverty and inequality, social inclusion and equality, gender equality and women’s empowerment, nutrition, food security and sustainable agriculture, health and wellbeing, disaster risk reduction, climate change and variability, natural resources (terrestrial, coastal and marine resources and ecosystems) and labour markets, demographic shifts and decent work. Each of these aligns closely with the priority areas identified for the CPF and therefore provide opportunities for synergies and joint programming with other UN agencies in supporting the country in the achievement of its development objectives. Strategic partnerships with non-state actors are a crucial for achieving the CPF results. FAO considers partnership as a cross cutting area in its new Strategic Framework, and at a national level it means to mobilize other actors for join the best available knowledge and capacities to provide the most effective services in working toward common goals. FAO encourage include in CPF specify partners with academia and research institutions, civil society - including technical NGOs, producers’ organizations and cooperatives, and the private sector. Also to consider are UN agencies, funds and programmers, governments, international financial institutions (IFIs) and inter-governmental entities.

6. For each of the priority areas, support will focus on the following:

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a. Food and Nutrition Security – The agriculture sector in Antigua and Barbuda

contributes significantly to the reduction of hunger and poverty as well as to one of the fundamental pillars of food and nutrition security – that associated with economic growth and expansion of income generating opportunities. The long term viability of the sector and its ability to increase its contribution to the economy and food and nutrition security of Antigua and Barbuda will require a new thrust that promotes agriculture diversification and recognizes the importance of market development through value added processing and where feasible export trade as drivers for the development of the sector. Greater involvement of youth in the sector and sustained interventions such as Back Yard Gardening under the country’s Zero Hunger Challenge Initiative will serve to enhance food production. The focus over the next four years will be to build on the successes of the Zero Hunger Challenge from the previous CPF period in the fight against against hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, obesity and overweight. The continued implementation of the national Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) Action Plan will provide the main guidance. Agricultural diversification, nutrition education, strengthened governance in FNS and poverty reduction programmes will be emphasized. Also to be addressed are strategies for reducing food loss across key value chains, and improving the capacity of government to make better evidence-based decisions using an efficient data management system for agriculture. At the same time, expansion of social protection systems will incorporate pro-poor employment opportunities, youth entrepreneurship and school feeding programmes.

b. Small scale Farming/Family Farming – The agricultural sector is largely on subsistence farming or small scale commercial farming catering for the domestic market. Although approximately 79% for food consumed in Antigua and Barbuda being imported, small farmers play a critical role in the sustainable food systems of Antigua and Barbuda. Within the livestock sector, the structural weakness and other challenges need to be addressed if the sector, particularly the small ruminant sub-sector is to expand. Under this priority area, the focus will be to support farmers’ organizations by developing public purchasing policy and programmes which will link farmers to national institutions such as the school feeding programmes. Strategies to strengthen the inclusion and productivity of small livestock farmers will also be developed. Emphasis will also be placed on market access and value chain development.

c. Natural Resource Management and Risk Reduction –Within the framework of integrated land use planning and watershed management, the production of agricultural crops in combination with trees is an excellent conservation practice. While agroforestry is not new in Antigua and Barbuda, with a renewed effort to increase land utilization, agroforestry is being promoted. In Antigua and Barbuda, water resources are used for both domestic and agricultural purposes. However, the demand for water has drastically exceeded the available supply from ground and surface water sources. The country has also seen an increase in the influx of invasive species that threatens both the ecosystems and livelihoods. Such species include the Lion Fish, the Giant African Snail and Lethal Yellowing of Palms. There is a need to determine the impact of these invasive species and implement levels of redress. Further, like many Small Island Developing States, Antigua and Barbuda is vulnerable to the impact of climate change, particularly as it relates to drought and hurricane. Under this priority area, the FAO support will focus on sustainable agroforestry management, improved institutional capacity for water resource management and pest and disease management in the agricultural sector.

IV. Implementation, monitoring and reporting arrangements

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7. The total resource requirement for the CPF is USD 1,465,000. Of this amount, USD 200,000 should be available through the indicative TCP allocation for the two biennia which cover the period. Therefore, the balance of USD 1,445,000 will need to be mobilized from other sources including through South-South Cooperation. This will be a challenging task which will require close collaboration between the national government and FAO at all levels including the sub-regional and regional offices. Available support from ongoing TCP projects (TCP/SLC/3502 (14VI/SLC/11 and GCP /RLA/208/VEN) with funds carried forward into 2016 will be utilized to support initiatives in the area of food and nutrition security. To support work related to natural resource management and climate change, funding will be mobilized through south-south cooperation with Chile and Japan, and the Canadian Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Programme. Opportunities also exist through the GEF 6 indicative allocation to Antigua and Barbuda to support activities in this area. Support for initiatives related to data, information and statistics are expected to be available under CANADA project for Regional Advancement of Statistics in the Caribbean (PRASC). There is also the possibility for Antigua and Barbuda to act as a south-south partner (technical) in the future for the as the Zero Hunger Challenge Initiative is expanded in other countries within the Caribbean region.

FAO will work closely with Government also to identify potential opportunities for resource mobilization that may include development of a Unilateral Trust Fund project for at least one area of work, and tri-partite arrangements which utilize FAO technical expert assistance for donor funded projects in the country.

Other potential sources of mobilization that will be assessed include regional initiatives through entities such as PetroCaribe FNS initiative, Hugo Frias Chaves Fund and CELAC FNS initiative (south-south cooperation), CARICOM, CDB, EU, World Bank as well as south-south cooperation with Cuba, Brazil, Chile, Japan and joint programming with other UN agencies.

Beyond funding mobilization, FAO can also support the country development agenda in the role of a neutral entity which can broker partnerships, bringing together several actors (civil society, private sector, public sector, and academia) to dialogue and develop strategic partnerships. This can facilitate improved governance and public policy that supports the achievement of national development goals.

8. The CPF will be pursued in partnerships as broad as possible and in alignment with the joint

efforts of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and with the development partners for enhanced coordination and aid effectiveness. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda and FAO look forward to seeking collaboration and support from all concerned partners for the successful implementation of the CPF.

9. The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs will provide leadership on behalf of the government and will work jointly with the FAO to undertake the implementation and monitoring of the CPF. In addition, the Technical Management Advisory Committee (TMAC) which was established to oversee the implementation of the Zero Hunger Challenge will provide close and specific support for the coordination of the Food and Nutrition Security component of the CPF. The TMAC is comprised of technical representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture, Education, Health, Social Transformation, Finance, and development partners. With its inter-ministerial composition, it is well placed to provide critical coordinating support, and to ensure that the implementation of the CPF is contributing to the national development objectives. Other key ministries and their agencies, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will participate in implementation committees specific to thematic areas. A yearly review of the CFP progress will be undertaken during an accountability meeting which will be jointly chaired by the FAO and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs. The progress of the CPF will be measured against the CPF Results Matrix (Annex I). Revisions and adjustments as well as support to promote the achievement of the CPF will be discussed in this forum.

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The CPF will be subjected to an external independent evaluation covering the entire programming cycle of the CPF. This evaluation will be undertaken at the end of the CPF cycle in close collaboration with national stakeholders. Its aim will be to assess the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of FAO’s contributions to national priorities. The findings of the evaluation will inform the development of the new CPF.

10. Major changes in country circumstances or context that may arise over the next four years can

be addressed by a CPF revision as and when needed.

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This document represents the commitment of FAO, subject to the availability of funding, to assist Antigua and Barbuda in addressing its development agenda. The CPF is co-owned and implemented by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, principally through its Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries & Barbuda Affairs and the FAO. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda fully embraces the CPF 2016-2019, and through signature of the CPF document, declares effective collaboration and further invites support from all stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the Country Programming Framework.

On behalf of: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Hon. Mr. Arthur Tibbs Mr. J.R. Deep Ford Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries & Barbuda Affairs

FAO Coordinator – Caribbean Region

Date:

Date:

Annexes: Annex 1: CPF results and resource requirements matrix Annex 2: UN-system linkage (explicit reference and linkage to the wider UN-system developmental context within the country) Annex 3: TCP indicative pipeline -- potential areas of support Annex 4 - Map of Linkages with regional, sub-regional priorities and opportunities

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IV.1.1 CPF Annex 1: CPF Results and Resource Requirements for 2016 to 2019

Government Priority 1: FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY Related UNMSDF 1Outcome: In the process of being drafted. Indicative Goal 2. Social: Nutrition, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture. Indicative Goal 3. Environmental: Natural Resources – terrestrial, coastal and marine resources and ecosystems. Regional Priority: IR1

Output and indicator Indicator target and year of achievement

Indicative Resource Requirements (USD)2

Implementing partners (Government actors and other)

Total estimated resources required3

Available funding

Resource mobilization target

Voluntary (Including

UTF)

SSC or other Partnerships TCP

Output 1.1: Under ZHC, agricultural sector diversification supported to increase domestic agriculture production. [2.1.1: Number of FAO supported initiatives that use inclusive and participatory approaches to validate and facilitate uptake of innovative practices for sustainable Agricultural production]

At least 3 good practices developed

and disseminated among farmers by

2018

150,000 50,000 0 100,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture, farmers, private sector, academia.

Output 1.2: Nutrition awareness and education programme strengthened with FAO support [1.1.3 Number of organizations that have strengthened capacities for human resource and organizational development in the food security and nutrition domain as a result of FAO support]

1 training for nutritionists by 2018

Nutrition awareness,

education and promotion

programme developed with FAO

support by 2018

80,000 30,000 0 0 50,000 Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture TCP/SLC/3502 ( 4VI/SLC/11

Output 1.3: Governance and management framework for FNS and poverty reduction programmes strengthened [1.2.1 Number of policy processes with more inclusive coordination across sectors and stakeholders for food security and nutrition governance as a result of FAO support]

At least one training /workshop for inter-

ministerial committee members and other FNS stakeholders by

2017

35,000 10,000 0 25,000 0

Ministries of Agriculture, Health, Education, Social Transformation, members of TMAC of ZHC, other FNS stakeholders including private sector and academia.

Output 1.4: Food waste and food loss reduced along Value Chains

At least 2 food waste and food loss best

40,000 0 0 0 40,000 Ministry of Agriculture, farmers groups, private

1 United Nations Multi Country Sustainable Development Framework. The replacement for the UNDAF 2 An indicative value of the resource requirements should be provided for the entire CPF period. 3 Total resources required represent the sum of Available funding (remaining budget of the operationally active projects at the start year of the CPF) and the Resource mobilization target (representing an indicative value of the resources needed for the implementation of the planned activities, as advised by the relevant technical officers or the figures already indicated in the project concept notes).

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Available funding



UTF)


[4.2.2 Number of countries provided FAO support for reducing food waste and loss]

practices introduced with the support of

FAO by 2019

sector and academia

Output 1.5: Capacity of government to use evidence-based decision making strengthened in Agriculture [2.4.3 Number of relevant data/information products that were produced by stakeholders with capacity development support from FAO]

Review of agriculture data collection management

undertaken by 2018. At least one training programme in data collection, analysis

and dissemination by 2018

60,000 0 0 0 60,000

Ministries of Agriculture (all Divisions) and Trade Planning Unit of the Ministry of Finance, Statistic Division, academia CANADA project for Regional Advancement of Statistics in the Caribbean (PRASC).

Output 1.6: Youth entrepreneurship in agriculture, pro-poor employment and income generating opportunities expanded with FAO support. [3.2.1 Number of countries in which assistance was provided for the drafting or revision of ARD policies, strategies and programmes to integrate Decent Rural Employment (DRE) principles as a central element or for the implementation of DRE programmes] [3.1.5 Number of countries or regional institutions provided with support for the design, implementation and monitoring of sustainable, inclusive and gender-equitable rural development policies and poverty reduction strategies] [3.3.1 Number of countries in which support was provided by FAO for improving the design and implementation of pro-poor, age- and gender-sensitive social protection systems that target rural populations]

At least 2 pro-poor income generating

opportunities designed with FAO

support by 2019

One gender-sensitive youth

entrepreneurship programme in

agriculture/food production developed with FAO support by

2018

300,000 0 240,000 0 60,000

Ministries of Agriculture, Social Transformation, Finance, private sector, NGOs, and academia GCP /SLC/005/IFA - Strengthening Decent Rural Employment Opportunities for Young Women and Men in the Caribbean. TCP/SLC/3504 (15/II/SLC/14) - Youth participation in the food and feed systems improvement of the Caribbean.

Output 1.7: School Feeding Programme strengthened [1.1.3 Number of organizations that have strengthened capacities for human

A system of linking local food production

to school feeding programme food

80,000 0 0 40,000 40,000

Ministries of Education, Agriculture, Finance, National School Meal programme, farmers groups, private

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Available funding



UTF)


resource and organizational development in the food security and nutrition domain as a result of FAO support]

requirements designed by 2017

At least 3 schools

assisted with school garden development

by 2019

sector and academia

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Government Priority 2: SMALL SCALE FARMING/FAMILY FARMING Related UNMSDF Outcome: In the process of being drafted. Indicative Goal 1. S Economic: Labour Markets, Demographic Shifts and Decent Work Regional Priority: IR2


Indicative Resource Requirements ( USD)4



Available funding



UTF)


Output 2.1: Public purchase/procurement policy and programmes developed with the support of FAO, to support inclusion of small farmers [1.2.1 Number of policy processes with more inclusive coordination across sectors and stakeholders for food security and nutrition governance as a result of FAO support] [3.1.3 Number of countries in which support was provided for the development and implementation of pro-poor, gender sensitive knowledge, science and technologies for increased availability of food and better access to markets] [3.3.1 Number of countries in which support was provided by FAO for improving the design and implementation of pro-poor, age- and gender-sensitive social protection systems that target rural populations]

1 public purchasing mechanism developed and piloted by end of 2017

40,000 0 10,000 0 30,000 Ministries of Agriculture, Finance, famers groups, private sector and academia

Output 2.2: Livestock sector development supported to improve inclusion of small farmers [2.1.1 Number of FAO-supported initiatives that used inclusive and participatory approaches to validate and facilitate uptake of innovative practices for sustainable agricultural production] [2.2.2Number of policy processes with cross-sector dialogue on integrated and more sustainable agricultural and natural resource production systems

Assessment of requirements for expanding local market for small ruminant products by 2018 A draft Livestock Development Policy and Strategy

200,000 0 0 100,000 100,000

Ministry of Agriculture, livestock farmers, livestock associations, private sector and academia TCP/SLC/3501 (13/VI/SLC/10)- To promote the strengthening of the small ruminant sector.

4 An indicative value of the resource requirements should be provided for the entire CPF period. 5 Total resources required represent the sum of Available funding (remaining budget of the operationally active projects at the start year of the CPF) and the Resource mobilization target (representing an indicative value of the resources needed for the implementation of the planned activities, as advised by the relevant technical officers or the figures already indicated in the project concept notes).

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Government Priority 2: SMALL SCALE FARMING/FAMILY FARMING Related UNMSDF Outcome: In the process of being drafted. Indicative Goal 1. S Economic: Labour Markets, Demographic Shifts and Decent Work Regional Priority: IR2





Available funding



UTF)


that were supported by FAO] [3.1.4 Number of countries in which support was provided for the design and implementation of policies and approaches promoting innovative, pro-poor and gender-sensitive rural services delivery systems and rural infrastructure models]

formulated by 2018 At least 25 small farmers trained in improved livestock management by 2018

Ministry of Agriculture, livestock farmers, livestock associations

Government Priority 3: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RISK REDUCTION Related UNMSDF Outcome: In the process of being drafted. Indicative Goal 3. Environmental: Disaster Risk Reduction. Indicative Goal 3. Climate Change and variability. Regional Priority: IR3





Available funding



UTF)


Output 3.1: Reforestation and agroforestry strengthened [2.1.2 Number of FAO supported initiatives conducted to identify, document, and facilitate uptake of integrated and multi-sectoral strategies for sustainable ecosystem management, restoration and climate change adaptation and mitigation].

1 reforestation programme developed and implemented with the support of FAO by 2019

250,000 0 0 250,000 0

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Unit, Environment Division, private sector and academia

Output 3.2: Capacity of national institutions and farmers improved for on-farm water management. [2.1.3 Number of public and private knowledge organizations and institutions, management agencies and networks that received organizational and

By 2018 at least 3 good practices in water harvesting,

utilization and access

200,000 0 0 200,000 0

Ministry of Agriculture, Antigua Public Utility Authority (Water Division), Environment Division, farmers groups,

6 An indicative value of the resource requirements should be provided for the entire CPF period. 7 Total resources required represent the sum of Available funding (remaining budget of the operationally active projects at the start year of the CPF) and the Resource mobilization target (representing an indicative value of the resources needed for the implementation of the planned activities, as advised by the relevant technical officers or the figures already indicated in the project concept notes).

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Government Priority 3: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RISK REDUCTION Related UNMSDF Outcome: In the process of being drafted. Indicative Goal 3. Environmental: Disaster Risk Reduction. Indicative Goal 3. Climate Change and variability. Regional Priority: IR3





Available funding



UTF)


institutional and/or technical capacity development support from FAO on the basis of assessed needs] [5.1.1 Number of countries that formulated and institutionalized a strategy/ plan for risk reduction and crises management as a result of FAO support]

introduced and disseminated with the

support of FAO by 2019.

Canadian Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Programme

Output 3.3: National management of pest and diseases in the agriculture sector is strengthened. [2.1.1 Number of FAO-supported initiatives that used inclusive and participatory approaches to validate and facilitate uptake of innovative practices for sustainable agricultural production] [2.1.3 Number of public and private knowledge organizations and institutions, management agencies and networks that received organizational and institutional and/or technical capacity development support from FAO on the basis of assessed needs] [5.1.1 Number of countries that formulated and institutionalized a strategy/ plan for risk reduction and crises management as a result of FAO support]

By 2019, at least 1 training in pest management surveillance

undertaken with the assistance of FAO.

By 2019, the national

system of early warning of risks to

agriculture and food security strengthened with the assistance of

FAO.

30,000 0 0 0 30,000 Ministry of Agriculture, farmers, private sector partners and academia

Total resource requirements for a Priority Area 1 = USD 745,000; Total resource requirements for a Priority Area 2 = USD 240,000; Total resource requirements for a Priority Area 3 = USD 480,000

Total resource requirements for the entire CPF = USD 1,465,000 Rationale for FAO’s assistance: <Describe the main issues to be addressed and how the proposed outputs will contribute to UNDAF and the Government Outcomes; identify possible synergies with other Development Partners’ interventions, potential risks and mitigation measures >

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IV.1.2 Annex 2: UN-system linkage The decision has been taken to formulate a UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (UNMSDF) for the Region. For the purposes of this framework, the region is defined as the fourteen members of the Caribbean Community excluding Haiti, who are members of the United Nations8. The United Nations Multi Country Sustainable Development Framework (UNMSDF) as the collective and integrated response of the UN system in the Caribbean. It seeks to strengthen regional and national capacity for the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs. Also, it supports the governments in developing appropriate mechanisms for tapping into the contributions of other actors in delivering shared national sustainable development priorities. The Common Multi-Country Assessment (CMCA) will be implemented to provide the basis for policy dialogue and design of UNMSDF and will analyse the main development challenges facing the Caribbean region within the context of the Post 2015 agenda and human rights commitments, the outcome of the third International Conference on Small Island Developing states (The Samoa Pathway) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The CMCA will provide a foundation for the region to identify its strategic priorities and goals underpinned by national analysis and consultative processes. The proposed SDGs and targets, as well as other internationally agreed goals, conventions and treaty obligations provide a framework for national planning and strategies. The regional approach through the UNMSDF is expected to lighten the burden on national governments and prompt a more coherent response to regional and national challenges, needs and priorities. This approach is expected to lead to better strategic positioning to leverage regional resources, and serve as a resource mobilization framework while strengthening capacity to support implementation and monitoring. It will also increase UN integration, coordination and coherence. At the time of the development of this CPF, the CMCA is in the preliminary stages of drafting priorities and undertaking national stakeholder consultations to determine both regional and national priorities. The indicative priority areas which have been identified have strong alignment to the Sustainable Development Goals. They are as follows: 1. Economic

• Lagging Economic Growth • Debt • External Financing • Infrastructure • Labour Markets, Demographic Shifts and Decent Work • Competitiveness, Science and Technology and Innovation

2. Social

• Poverty and inequality • Social inclusion and equality • Health and Well-being • Education: access and quality • Gender equality and women’s empowerment • Nutrition, food security and sustainable agriculture

3. Environmental

• Disaster risk reduction • Climate Change and variability

8 Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica. St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

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• Natural Resources – terrestrial, coastal and marine resources and ecosystems • Energy • Water and Sanitation

4. Governance

• Human Security and Safety • Institutional transparency and accountability • Data monitoring

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IV.1.3 Annex 3: TCP Indicative Pipeline

Country* ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CPF implementation cycle * Start: Year 2016 End: Year 2019 Time frame for the Indicative TCP pipeline* Start: Year 2016 End: Year 2019

Ref. to CPF priority and output* TCP contribution to CPF result - Title (TCP and TCP facility)*)

TCP Scope/type of interventions (TCP and TCP facility)*

Indicative biennium for resource allocation *

Indicative resource requirements/ range (US$)

Implementing Government institution/ partner

Country priority 1: FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY Output 1.2: Nutrition awareness and education programme strengthened with FAO support

Strengtheing the National Nutrition awareness, education and promotion programme

TCPF 2018 50,000 Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture


Reduction of food waste and food loss along select value chains in Antigua and Barbuda

TCPF 2018 40,000 Ministry of Agriculture, farmers groups

Output 1.5: Capacity of government to use evidence-based decision making strengthened in Agriculture

Strengthening Agricultural data management systems TCPF 2018 60,000

Ministries of Agriculture (all Divisions) and Trade Planning Unit of the Ministry of Finance, Statistic Division

Output 1.6: Youth entrepreneurship in agriculture, pro-poor employment and income generating opportunities expanded with FAO support.

Generating agriculture opportunities for youth and small entrepreneurs TCPF 2019 60,000

Ministries of Agriculture, Social Transformation, Finance

Output 1.7: School Feeding Programme strengthened

Development of school gardens as a tool for nutrition education

TCPF 2019 40,000

Ministries of Education, Agriculture, Finance, National School Meal programme, farmers groups

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Country* ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CPF implementation cycle * Start: Year 2016 End: Year 2019 Time frame for the Indicative TCP pipeline* Start: Year 2016 End: Year 2019

Ref. to CPF priority and output* TCP contribution to CPF result - Title (TCP and TCP facility)*)

TCP Scope/type of interventions (TCP and TCP facility)*

Indicative biennium for resource allocation *

Indicative resource requirements/ range (US$)

Implementing Government institution/ partner

Country Priority 2: SMALL SCALE FARMING/FAMILY FARMING Output 2.1: Public purchase/procurement policy and programmes developed with the support of FAO, to support inclusion of small farmers

Assessment opportunities to develop public purchasing systems to support the School Feeding Programme

TCPF 2017 30,000 Ministries of Agriculture, Finance, famers groups

Output 2.2: Livestock sector development supported to improve inclusion of small farmers

Assessment of market requirements for expanding the local market for small ruminant products

TCPF 2018 100,000 Ministry of Agriculture, livestock farmers, livestock associations

Country Priority 3: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RISK REDUCTION Output 3.3: National management of pest and diseases in the agriculture sector is strengthened.

Development of a pest surveillance management tool TCPF 2019 30,000 Ministry of Agriculture

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IV.1.4 Map of Linkages with regional, sub-regional priorities and opportunities

REGIONAL PRIORITY THEMES Country Commitments Opportunities for SS Cooperation

Food and Nutrition Security Regional Subregional National

Outputs

Output 1.1: Under ZHC, agricultural sector diversification supported to increase domestic agriculture production.

CELAC FNS Plan of Action PetroCaribe

FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean,Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan, CARICOM Agriculture Policy OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan Zero Hunger Challenge Plan of Action

Medium Term Strategic Development Plan (MTSDP), Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan National Poverty Reduction Strategy, Zero Hunger Challenge Plan of Action

Brazil, Cuba

Output 1.2: Nutrition awareness and education programme strengthened with FAO support


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean,Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan, Zero Hunger Challenge Plan of Action

Output 1.3: Governance and management framework for FNS and poverty reduction programmes strengthened


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean,Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan, Zero Hunger Challenge Plan of Action

Brazil, Columbia


CELAC FNS Plan of Action PetroCaribe Food and Nutrition Security Policy

and Action Plan

Output 1.5: Capacity of government to use evidence-based decision making strengthened in Agriculture


Medium Term Strategic Development Plan (MTSDP), National Poverty Reduction Strategy

Output 1.6: Youth entrepreneurship in agriculture, pro-poor employment and income generating opportunities expanded with FAO support.


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean, Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

National Poverty Reduction Strategy, Zero Hunger Challenge Plan of Action

Brazil

Family Farming and Territorial Development Regional Subregional National Opportunities for SS Cooperation

Outputs Output 1.4: Food waste and food loss reduced along Value Chains


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean,

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

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REGIONAL PRIORITY THEMES Country Commitments Opportunities for SS Cooperation

OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan, Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Output 2.1: Public purchase/procurement policy and programmes developed with the support of FAO, to support inclusion of small farmers


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean, Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan Cuba

Output 2.2: Livestock sector supported to improve inclusion of small farmers


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean, Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan, CARICOM Agriculture Policy, OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan

Sustainable management of natural resources, Climate Change and Risk Management Regional Subregional National Opportunities for SS

Cooperation

Outputs

Output 3.1: Reforestation and agroforestry strengthened FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the

Caribbean

National Physical Development Plan, National Environmental Management Strategy, Action Plan, Antigua and Barbuda’s Agricultural Land Use Policy

Output 3.2: Capacity of national institutions and farmers improved for water management.


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean, Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan Chile- Japan

Output 3.3: National management of pest and diseases in the agriculture sector is strengthened.


FAO Subregional Strategic Plan for the Caribbean, Caribbean Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan, CARICOM Agriculture Policy OECS Agriculture Policy and Strategic Plan

Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan Chile

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