MALI LIVESTOCK FOR GROWTH (L4G) MONTHLY REPORT NO. 32

MALI LIVESTOCK FOR

GROWTH (L4G) MONTHLY REPORT NO. 32

Contract Number: AID-688-C-14-00004

Submitted to: USAID | Mali

Prepared by: AECOM International Development

DISCLAIMER: The authors’ views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) i TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...... 1 Executive Summary ...... 1 Expansion: Key Activities for the Month ...... 2 Component 1. Livestock Production...... 3 1.1 Enhanced Technology Innovation, Dissemination, and Management...... 3 1.2 Improved Pastureland and Water Resources Management...... 16 1.3 Improved Community Literacy, Numeracy, Nutrition and Hygiene Practices ...... 16 Component II. Livestock Trade ...... 18 2.1 Strengthened Market Linkages and Access ...... 18 2.2 Decreased Barriers to Trade ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Component III. Strengthened Local Capacities and Systems ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.1 Strengthened Capacity of Key National Livestock Stakeholders (Public, Private and Civil Society)...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Component IV: Improved Enabling Environment for Livestock Sector Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.1 Increased Capacity of Civil Society for Policy Analysis and AdvocacyError! Bookmark not defined. Environmental...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) ...... 23 Collaborating with Partners ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Operations and Administration ...... 23 Annex I: Workplan Progress ...... 24 Annex II:...... 33

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) ii INTRODUCTION

This report covers the period extending from Mai 21st to Jun 20th . It highlights major activities and progress made under each component or strategic objective during the period under the review. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Key progress/achievements during this reporting period include the following:  In Timbuktu, AMRAD trained 90 producers including 11 women in several techniques, including planning for animal fattening, application of fattening techniques in response to the market demands, awareness raising for women, awareness raising for Producer Organizations (POs), and identification of water points and appropriate grazing zones;  Regarding trade, AMARAD in Timbuktu also facilitated the selling of 717 animals (147 cattle, 17 sheep, and 553 goats) by 22 POs; the total value was estimated at 37, 660, 000 CFA or $75,320 USD;  In Mopti Region, SVPPs continue to make progress and profits. For this period, they vaccinated 24,650 animals (cattle, sheep, goats) against various diseases and made a combined profit of $3,450 in May alone;  For the dissemination of messages through local radios, the contracts were reviewed submitted to the Home Office for a final approval before their actual signing between L4G and identified radio partners;  1,104 Multi-Nutritional Licking Blocks (MNLBs) for a total value of 384,300 CFA ($769 USD) were produced;  1,840 KG seeds from ICRAF were distributed  26 MT of improved seeds ordered by L4G for this season are being delivered by two Malian private seed companies  37 FFS schools have been planned for this growing season and will be focusing on three major livestock production areas as follows: 1) FFS on production of crops with dual usage (grains; fodder); 2) FFS on seed multiplication; and 3) FFS on animal fattening (cattle in 3 months; sheep in 4 months);  The first phase for the rehabilitation of infrastructure work was completed (drilling and securing of water points) in the earlier project zones of Koro and Bankass;  82 producers comprising 57 males and 25 females from Koro were trained on the basic nutrition and hygiene practices;  The quarterly meeting of the USAID sponsored development implementers in Mopti occurred in May and as a result will help create synergy of actions among the various development partners;  34 women plat-forms from Dandougou Fakala, Fakala, and Madiama were established  A total of 1,104 Multi-Nutritional Licking Blocks (MNLBs) worth 384,300 CFA ($769 USD) was produced by 19 POs in Mopti Region  Trading efforts with LAHAM continue to be encouraging and LAHAM wants to sign forward contracts with those POs that are showing good capabilities;  Regarding trade in the Mopti Region, 1,792 animals, comprising 432 cattle, 805 sheep, and 555 goats, were purchased by 98 PO members for fattening during this growing season;  A finance-café fair was successfully organized in Mopti town and 91 producers from various POs and 7 finance service providers participated;  1,035 livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats) worth about 73 Million CFA were sold during the period under review  Concerning the access to credit, it was observed that 95% of loans secured by the POs came from the MFIs whereas the remaining 5% was from the internal lending schemes; this clearly shows that the formal banking systems have yet to make their services widely known and affordable by the POs and fattening groups;

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 1 TIMBUKTU EXPANSION: KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH

During the period under review, L4G subcontractor, AMRAD, trained 90 producers including 11 women in various techniques in (34) and Dire (56) Cercles. Topics covered in these trainings included among other things the planning of fattening activities in line with the seasonal calendar and application of appropriate fattening techniques in response to the market demands. Ten (10) practical learning visits were also organized for the producers to know about best practices in animal fattening techniques. These visits took place in Nianfunké (3), in Diré (3), and Goundam A VIEW OF PARTICIPANTS DURING THE TRAINING ON ANIMAL (4). These involved 714 producers including 282 (39%) FATTENING AT IN DIRE CERCLE AT TB2 women who participated.

Other activities noteworthy activities implemented this period included:  Awareness raising in view of increasing women participation in the organized trainings;  Sensitization of livestock traders to become better organized through horizontal networks and linkages;  Sensitization of POs, so that they can learn more about best forage production techniques;  Assistance given to the associations in view of increasing their membership and access to different sources of information;  Identification of livestock markets in need for water points (1 at Echell; 2 at Tonka);  Identification of several pasturelands, including: 1) Haoumofo at Tamachicolt; 2) Intallassa at Horo; 3) ArouKanne at Ibrikass; and 4) Thili bellakaka at ;  Identification of a pastoral well at Kel haoussa. However, this water point in this locality was not in a good shape, hence some repairs would be needed;

Regarding trade in the Mopti Region, 717 animals representing 147 cattle, 17 sheep, and 553 goats were sold by 22 POs for an estimated total value of 37, 660, 000 CFA or $75,320 USD based on a ratio of $1: 500 CFA. Please refer to Table 1 below for further details.

Table 1: Sales of Cattle, Sheep and Goats as of May 2017 Animals Number of POs Animal heads sold Value in FCFA Cattle 10 147 25 203 000 Sheep 03 17 11 309 500 Goats 09 553 1 147 500

Total 22 717 37 660 000

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 2 COMPONENT 1. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION

1.1 ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, DISSEMINATION, AND MANAGEMENT

TASK 1.1.1 MODERNIZE ANIMAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS L4G monitored and supported two private veterinarian businesses in Bankass Cercle. As a result, they vaccinated about 24,650 animals against various diseases that included Cattle Pneumonia (PPCB), Pasteurolosis, and Black Leg. Their combined gross margin was $3,451 USD in May. This trend continues to confirm that private veterinarian services can be a profitable activity in rural areas. It is worth noting, however, that during this period the vaccination campaign became less intense because some herders believed vaccinations could be postponed until the start of the rainy season. During the late dry season, what mattered most to these herders was, instead, finding an adequate location where their livestock could graze and survive the reduced access to water. Table 2 below provides details on the vaccines administered, revenues, and profits realized by the SVPPs.

Table 2: SVPP reported activities and financial returns for the month of May 2017

# of Animals Price Per Total revenue Gross margin Vaccine Animal Vaccinated Vaccination (FCFA) (FCFA)

Péri T1 Cattle 0 110 0 0

Pastobov + Symptovac Cattle 2 500 100 250 000 175 000

Pastovin Sheep/Goat 13 575 100 1 357 500 950 250

Black Leg All 8 575 100 857 500 600 250

Total 24 650 2 465 000 1 725 500

TASK 1.1.2 DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE MESSAGES ABOUT GOOD LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ISSUES L4G prepared scopes of work and purchase orders that will be executed with local radio stations with a view to disseminate messages with best practice techniques. The contracts were reviewed by the COP who in turn submitted them to the Home Office for a final approval. If approved, these contracts will enable these messages to be disseminated for 4 months starting in late June. Given this, the next steps include:  Dissemination, monitoring, and assessment of resulting outcomes and impacts;  Preparation and broadcasting of other supplementary messages that would be focused on the trade issues, governance within the working groups/cooperatives, as well as promotion of best practices with a view to increase productivity and improve the nutritional status of the malnourished.

TASK 1.1.3 IMPROVE LIVESTOCK FORAGE AND ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY From May 30th to June 1st in Sevare, L4G organized a planning workshop on the Farmer Field School (FFS). Besides the L4G staff from Mopti and Timbuktu Regions, several other stakeholders also participated. These included the mayors, professional fatteners, seed producers, forage producers, SVPP licensed veterinarian doctors, and the seed producers from the CRS project. Participants identified five key objectives:

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 3  Understand the key requirements entailed in the FFS;  Establish clear FFS objectives for year 2017;  Identify and plan for the selected demonstration activities;  Confirm the demonstration sites and required financial needs;  Share experiences and seek opportunities to create synergy of actions among actors in the field

The expected outcomes from these FFS demonstrations will include increasing availability of forage for animal feeding; improving productivity and sales of forage crops; improving animal fattening and sales; creating remunerating jobs (women and youth in particular); strengthening business transactions between forage producers, fatteners, livestock traders, processors, and consumers, which will lead to adding value within the livestock value chain.

The participants at this FFS training (29 male; 6 female) were organized into three distinct groups with specific assignments, including:

Group 1-Animal fattening: 1. Identify suitable FFS sites for the animal fattening ; 2. Identify all necessary steps for the animal fattening; 3. Evaluate both financial and/or material resources needed from L4G; 4. Allocate FFS resources (budget) across the 34 targeted communes targeted by L4G; 5. Provide a clear plan for operationalizing the FFS, including the timeline and identification of key actors

Group II-Production of dual usage crops (grain and forage) 1. Identify suitable FFS sites to produce dual usage crops (grains, forage); 2. Identify all necessary steps for the forage production (groundnut, cowpea); 3. Identify FFS resources (budget) that would be required by L4G at each step; 4. Allocate FFS resources (budget) across the 34 targeted communes targeted by L4G; 5. Provide a clear plan for operationalizing the FFS, including the timeline and identification of key actors

Group III- Production of improved seeds 1. Identify suitable FFS sites for the multiplication of improved seeds with dual usage; 2. Identify all necessary steps for the seed production; 3. Evaluate both financial and/or material resources needed from L4G; 4. Allocate FFS resources (budget) across the 34 targeted communes targeted by L4G; 5. Provide a clear plan for operationalizing the FFS, including the timeline and identification of key actors

The third and last day was spent in a plenary session to discuss the group work and address various pending issues of interest. These enable participants before leaving to gain a better understanding of the FFS approach as well as take note of their respective roles and responsibilities in making things happen as planned. Summarized below under Table xxx are the key results which emerged from the workshop.

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 4 Table 3: Workshop Results

FFS1: Production of Improved Seeds in View of Dual Purpose Cropping (Grains; Forage) Période Qui finance ? Description Unité Quantité Prix Unitaire Montant Janv Fev Mars Avr Mai Juin Juil Août Sept Oct Nov Dec L4G Client

A) CHARGES INTRANTS ENGRAIS NPK OU DAP par 1 unité 1 17 000 17 000 X X X site d'1 ha (Sac de 50kg) Semences Arachide Fleur 11 G4 kg 60 3 500 210 000 X X X ou R1 par 1 site d'1 ha S/Total Achats intrants 227 000 ACHAT MATERIELS AGRICOLE Pulvérisateur Unité 1 80 000 80 000 x x x Sacs Pics Unité 30 1 500 45 000 x x x Pèle Unité 4 2 500 10 000 x x x Rateau Unité 4 1 500 6 000 x x x Daba (Houe) Unité 10 1 500 15 000 x x x Pioche Unité 10 1 500 15 000 x x x Hache Unité 4 1 500 6 000 x x x Corde de 100m Unité 10 2 000 20 000 x x x S/Total Achats petits matériels agricoles 197 000 OPERATIONS CULTURALES Lettre d’intention de culture x x 1er Visite des agents d’agriculture visite 1 55 000 55 000 x x x et de l’inspection des cultures Piquetage x x

Apport de fumure-organique x x x

Nettoyage - labour 1 30 000 30 000 x x x

Semis conformément aux normes x x

2e visite service d’inspection de visite 1 55 000 55 000 x x x culture à la levée Travaux d’entretien (démariage, x x x sarclo-binage, micro-dose,…) 3é visite service d’inspection de visite 1 55 000 55 000 x x x culture au stade avancé Suivi des recommandations de x x x x x x

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 5 FFS1: Production of Improved Seeds in View of Dual Purpose Cropping (Grains; Forage) Période Qui finance ? Description Unité Quantité Prix Unitaire Montant Janv Fev Mars Avr Mai Juin Juil Août Sept Oct Nov Dec L4G Client l’inspection Prélèvement et analyse au 1 10 000 10 000 x labosem. Récolte , battage, vannage, triage, x x x transport champ – maison Capitalisation, Conservation et X X X X x x x x vente de la récolte Sous Total opérations culturales 205 000 PRISE EN CHARGE TRANSPORT ET RESTAURATION Restauration des participants (25 participants par site, 12 visites par hj 300 2500 750 000 x x x x x x x site) frais de transport des participants (25 participants 12 aller/retour) 300 3000 900 000 par site) S/Total Transport et restauration des participants 1 650 000

AUTRES CHARGES d'APPUI Appui à la création de 1000000 x x x coopératives semencières Mise en relation avec les Firmes semencières (Fasokaba, Sogeba, 2000000 x x x x x agrisahel,) et visites d'échange S/Total Autres Charges 3 000 000 Total charges pour 1 site FCFA 2 279 000 2 256 210 22 790 Frais pour 68 sites FCFA 154 972 000 99% 1%

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 6 FFSII : Production of Dual Purpose Crops (Grains and Forage for Livestock Feeding/Human Consumption) Periode Qui finance ? Description Unité Quantité Prix Unitaire Montant Janv Fev Mars Avril Mai Juin Juil Août Sept Oct Nov Dec L4G Client

Achats d’ INTRANTS Engrais Kg 35 400 14 000 x x Semences de Niébé (KVX) Kg 15 1 500 22 500 x x S/Total Achats intrants 36 500 ACHAT MATERIELS AGRICOLE Brouette Unité 4 30 000 120 000 x x Sacs Pics Unité 21 1 500 31 500 x x Pèle Unité 4 2 500 10 000 x x Rateau Unité 4 1 500 6 000 x x Daba (Houe) Unité 10 1 500 15 000 x x Pioche Unité 10 1 500 15 000 x x Hache Unité 4 1 500 6 000 x x Corde de 100m Unité 10 2 000 20 000 x x Pulvérisateur Unité 1 80 000 80 000 x x Confection de prototype de Grange Unité 1 200 000 200 000 x x Botteleuse Unité 1 50 000 50 000 x x S/Total Achats petits matériels agricoles 553 500 OPERATIONS CULTURALES Piquetage x x Nettoyage de la parcelle x x x Labour 30 000 x x Semis x x 1er Sarclage x x Ependage de Fumure organique x x 1er traitement Bio x x 2ème Sarclage x x 2ème traitement Bio (si necessaire) x x Confection de prototype de Grange x x Recolte de grains x x Fauchage de fourrage x x Transport x x

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 7 FFSII : Production of Dual Purpose Crops (Grains and Forage for Livestock Feeding/Human Consumption) Periode Qui finance ? Description Unité Quantité Prix Unitaire Montant Janv Fev Mars Avril Mai Juin Juil Août Sept Oct Nov Dec L4G Client

Stockage des productions x x x S/Total Achats petits matériels agricoles 30 000 PRISE EN CHARGE PARTICIPANTS Transport (25 pers x 2 (aller- A/R 400 3 000 1 200 000 x x x x x x retour) x 8 séances Restauration (25 pers x 8 seances) Hj 200 2 500 500 000 x x x x x x Transport et rapportage des Hj 8 20 000 160 000 x x x x x x Services Technique S/Total Prise en charge participants 1 860 000 AUTRES CHARGES Visite de terrains/ Deplacement Unité 25 12 000 300 000 x x S/Total Autres Charges 300 000 Total charges FCFA 2 780 000 2 752 200 27 800 Frais pour 34 sites FCFA 94 520 000 99% 1%

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 8 FFS III (A): Cattle Fattening for A 3 Months’ Cycle PERIODE Qui finance ? DESCRIPTION UNITE QUANTITE PRIX UNITAIRE MONTANT Dec Janv Fev Mars L4G Client INVESTISSEMENT BATIMENT Habitat Nombre 1 250 000 250 000 X X

Magasin de Stockage Nombre 1 200 000 200 000 X X

S/Total Investissements 450 000

ACHAT DES ANIMAUX X

Animaux Tête 10 200 000 2 000 000 X X

Teffa (Intermediaire) 10 2 000 20 000 X X

Frais de transport 10 500 5 000 X

S/Total Achats Animaux 2 025 000

ACHAT MATERIELS

Broyeuse Nombre 1 600 000 600 000 X X

Mangeoires Nombre 10 3 500 35 000 X X

Abreuvoirs Nombre 10 3 500 35 000 X X

Cordes Nombre 10 1 000 10 000 X X

Brouette Nombre 2 30 000 60 000 X X

Piquet Nombre 10 500 5 000 X X

Pelle Nombre 2 2 500 5 000 X X

Rateau Nombre 2 1 500 3 000 X X

Bidon Nombre 5 500 2 500 X X

S/Total Achats Petits Matériels 755 500

ACHAT ALIMENTS

Paille traitée à l'urée Kg 4 500 236 1 059 750 X 50% 50%

Aliments copraav Sac de 40kg 113 6 500 731 250 X X

Bloc à lecher Kg 50 1 000 50 000 X X

Eau Bidons de 20L 6 000 10 60 000 X X

S/Total Achats Aliments 1 901 000

SOINS VETERINAIRES

Vaccin T1 Dose 10 150 1 500 X X

Pastobov Dose 10 100 1 000 X X

Clostrevac Dose 10 100 1 000 X X

Amitraz Flacon 1 20 000 20 000 X X

Albendazole Comprimé 20 500 10 000 X X

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 9 FFS III (A): Cattle Fattening for A 3 Months’ Cycle PERIODE Qui finance ? DESCRIPTION UNITE QUANTITE PRIX UNITAIRE MONTANT Dec Janv Fev Mars L4G Client Antibiotique Flacon 6 3 000 18 000 X X

Prestation vétérinaire Unité 1 8 000 8 000 X X

S/Total Soins vétérinaires 59 500

FRAIS DE COMMERCIALISATION

Transport à la vente Nombre de tête 10 20000 200000 X X

S/Total Frais de commercialisation 200000

AUTRES CHARGES

Visite de terrains/Deplacement Unité 25 12 000 300 000 X X X X X

Restauration Unité 25 12 000 300 000 X X X X X

Frais de surveillance Unité 3 10 000 30 000 X X X X X

S/Total Autres Charges 630 000

Total charges 5 821 000 2 968 710 2 852 290

Frais pour 34 sites 197 914 000 51% 49%

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 10 FFSIII (B): Sheep Fattening for a Months’ Cycle PERIODE CONTRIBUTION (Qui ?) DESCRIPTION UNITE QUANTITE PRIX UNITAIRE MONTANT Dec Janv Fev Mars Avril L4G Client INVESTISSEMENTS BATIMENTS

Habitat Nombre 1 150 000 150 000 X X

Magasin de Stockage Nombre 1 200 000 200 000 X

S/Total Investissements 350 000

ACHAT DES ANIMAUX

Animaux Tête 20 60 000 1 200 000 X X

Frais de transport 20 250 5 000 X

S/Total Achats Animaux 1 205 000

ACHAT MATERIELS

Broyeuse Nombre 1 600 000 600 000 X X

Mangeoires Nombre 10 3 500 35 000 X X

Abreuvoirs Nombre 10 3 500 35 000 X X

Cordes Nombre 10 1 000 10 000 X X

Brouette Nombre 2 30 000 60 000 X X

Piquet Nombre 20 500 10 000 X X

Pelle Nombre 2 2 500 5 000 X X

Bidon Nombre 5 500 2 500 X X

S/Total Achats Petits Matériels 757 500

ACHAT ALIMENTS

Paille traitée à l'urée Kg 4 500 236 1 059 750 X 50% 50%

Aliments copraav Kg 720 150 108 000 X X

Transport copraav sacs 18 500 9 000 X

Bloc à lecher KG 20 1 000 20 000 X X

Eau Bidons de 20L 12 000 10 120 000 X X

S/Total Achats Aliments 1 316 750

SOINS VETERINAIRES

Ovipest Dose 20 150 3 000 X X

Pastovin Dose 20 100 2 000 X X

Ivomec D Flacon 1 20 000 20 000 X X

Albendazole Comprimé 20 200 4 000 X X

Antibiotique Flacon 6 1 500 9 000 X X

Prestation vétérinaire Unité 1 8 000 8 000 X X X X X

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 11 FFSIII (B): Sheep Fattening for a Months’ Cycle PERIODE CONTRIBUTION (Qui ?) DESCRIPTION UNITE QUANTITE PRIX UNITAIRE MONTANT Dec Janv Fev Mars Avril L4G Client S/Total Soins vétérinaires 46 000

FRAIS DE COMMERCIALISATION

S/Total Frais de commercialisation 0

AUTRES CHARGES

Visite de terrain/Deplacement Unité 25 16 000 400 000 X X X X X

Restauration Unité 25 16 000 400 000 X X X X X

Frais de surveillance Unité 3 10 000 30 000 X X X X X

S/Total Autres Charges 830 000

Total charges 4 505 250 2 387 783 2 117 468

Frais pour les 34 sites 153 178 500 53% 47%

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 12 DISTRIBUTION OF FIELD AGENTS ACROSS THE IDENTIFIED FFS SITES In total, there will be 37 FFS demonstration sites and each Field Agent will be responsible for 2-3 identified sites. Of the 37 sites, 18 demonstrations will be allocated for the forage production (cowpea, groundnut, and Bourgou); and the remaining 19 sites will be used for animal fattening demonstrations. There will be twenty-five (25) facilitators coming from 12 villages (2 per village) and each facilitator will oversee the training other 25 producers. These in turn are expected to replicate the same approach onward. Based on our preliminary estimates, L4G will pick up to 67% of the incurred expenditures while leaving the A VIEW OF PARTICIPANTS IN A GROUP WORK SESSION DURING THE FFS PLANNING WORKSHOP IN SEVARE, MAY 31ST, 2017 remaining 33% to incur by the clients.

Table 4: FFS Targeted Sites IDENTIFIED SITES FOR THE FFS IN KORO, BANKASS, BANDIAGARA, DJENNE, Estimated costs and sources MOPTI, DIRE, NIAFUNKE ET GOUNDAM CERCLES, RESPECTIVELY of funding Coût Cercle Commune Village F. A Type de Nombre Superficie L4G Producteurs Total responsable CEP d'animaux (ha) FCFA Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Djenné Sofara Bambaraweli Boubacar Kone 1 27 800 Niébé 200 000 Embouche 2 968 5 821 Djenné Sofara Sofara Boubacar Kone 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Djenné Madiama Bankassi Boubacar Kone 1 27 800 Bourgou 200 000 Boubakar Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Djenné Madiama Madiama 1 27 800 Diarra Niébé 200 000 Boubakar Embouche 2 968 5 821 Djenné Madiama Madiama 10 2 852 290 Diarra bovine 710 000 Dandgou Boubakar Embouche 2 968 5 821 Djenné Konio 10 2 852 290 Fakala Diarra bovine 710 000 Dandgou Boubakar Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Djenné Konio 1 27 800 Fakala Diarra (Bourgou) 200 000 Soufouroulay Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Mopti Sio Mariam Kane 1 27 800 e (Arachide) 200 000 Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Mopti Sio Neyma Mariam Kane 1 27 800 (Niébé) 200 000 Embouche 2 968 5 821 Mopti Socoura Socoura Mariam Kane 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Embouche 2 968 5 821 Mopti Socoura Gnimitongo Mariam Kane 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Embouche 2 968 5 821 Bankass Baye Pissa Idrissa Tangara 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Augustin Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Bankass Baye Baye 1 27 800 Tangara (Arachide) 200 000 Augustin Embouche 2 968 5 821 Bankass Tori Tori 10 2 852 290 Kienou bovine 710 000 Augustin Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Bankass Sokoura Massakana 1 27 800 Kienou (Niébé) 200 000 Tembely Embouche 2 968 5 821 Bankass Bankass Bankass 10 2 852 290 Ibrahim bovine 710 000 Tembely Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Bankass Dimbal Dimbal 1 27 800 Ibrahim (Niébé) 200 000

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 13 IDENTIFIED SITES FOR THE FFS IN KORO, BANKASS, BANDIAGARA, DJENNE, Estimated costs and sources MOPTI, DIRE, NIAFUNKE ET GOUNDAM CERCLES, RESPECTIVELY of funding

F. A Type de Nombre Superficie Coût Cercle Commune Village L4G Producteurs Total responsable CEP d'animaux (ha) FCFA Embouche 2 968 5 821 Bandiagara Dourou Dourou Jean Guindo 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Bandiagara Dandoli Dandoli Jean Guindo 1 27 800 (Niébé) 200 000 Embouche 2 968 5 821 Koro Youdiou Ogodengou Moriba Kone 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Koro Bondo Omo Moriba Kone 1 27 800 (Niébé) 200 000 Dougoutene Zanké Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Koro Toroli 1 27 800 1 Coulibaly (Niébé) 200 000 Dougoutene Embouche 2 968 5 821 Koro Tinsagou Coulibaly 10 2 852 290 2 bovine 710 000 Embouche 2 387 4 505 Koro Pel-Maoudé Pel-Maoudé Bakary Traoré 20 2 117 468 ov 783 251 Embouche 2 968 5 821 Koro Koporo-Pen Koporo-Pen Bakary Traoré 10 2 852 290 bovine 710 000 Embouche 2 387 4 505 Dire Teyssit Omar Konaté 20 2 117 468 Ovines 783 251 2 752 2 780 Dire Tindirma Balamoudo Omar Konaté Bourgou 1 27 800 200 000 Bourem Sidi Bourem Sidi Embouche 2 387 4 505 Dire Omar Konaté 20 2 117 468 Amar Amar Ovines 783 251 Bourem Sidi 2 752 2 780 Dire Farabongo Omar Konaté Bourgou 1 27 800 Amar 200 000 2 752 2 780 Dire Arham Omar Konaté Bourgou 1 27 800 200 000 Embouche 2 387 4 505 Dire Arham Diawatou Omar Konaté 20 2 117 468 Ovines 783 251 Yacouba Fourrage 2 752 2 780 Niafunké Sibonné 1 27 800 Sogodogo Niébé 200 000 Yacouba Embouche 2 387 4 505 Niafunké Soboundou Andiam Ouro 20 2 117 468 Sogodogo Ovines 783 251 Amadou 2 752 2 780 Goundam Kaneye Kaneye Fourrage 1 27 800 Diarra 200 000 Amadou Embouche 2 968 5 821 Goundam Kaneye Ibrikas1 10 2 852 290 Diarra bovine 710 000 Amadou Embouche 2 968 5 821 Goundam Tonka Atta 10 2 852 290 Diarra bovine 710 000 Amadou 2 752 2 780 Goundam Tonka Tonka Fourrage 1 27 800 Diarra 200 000 103 154 060 Total FCFA 040 51 019 800 255 455

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 14 The 1,840 KG of agro-forestry seeds received from ICRAF were distributed to selected producers during the period under review. The image to the right shows farmers who came to collect their seeds.

Regarding the other procurement, L4G placed an order for about 26 tons of improved seeds (groundut, millet, cowpea, sorghum, voandzu, and bourgou) to be delivered by two private Malian seed companies (SOGEBA and Mali Paysan), which were selected on a competitive basis. While SOGEBA fulfilled all its obligations already, Mali Paysan on the other hand failed to deliver. As of June 15th, not even a single KG of seeds was received from them and AECOM has moved to terminate their contract. This is likely to cause delays in the seed delivery in some areas, but already L4G has begun negotiating with the other companies that participated in the bidding process to see if they could assist in DISTRIBUTION OF DOUNAFANA COWPEA SEEDS AT getting us enough seeds to make up for undelivered stocks by DJIMEROU IN PEL MAOUDE- KORO COMMUNE Mali Paysan.

Table 5: Distributed Seeds Distribution of cowpea seeds received from ICRAF- Mai 2017 (Seeds were given out based on the ration of 10 kg of seeds per producer and with the limit of two producers per targeted village. The details are given below) Quantity of Number of L4G Quantity of Number of L4G Dounanfana and Total Quantity Zone Producers (2 per Sagaranka R1 Villages yéréwolo R1 of Seeds Village) Seeds Seeds Bankass 13 26 70 190 260 Bandiagara 18 36 100 260 360 Tombouctou 24 48 120 360 480 Koro 22 44 120 320 440 Djenne 10 20 70 130 200 Mopti 5 10 10 90 100 Total 92 184 490 1350 1840

MULTI-NUTRIONAL LICKING BLOCKS (MNLBs): Table 6 below provides the situation of MNLBs produced by different POs during the period under review. A total of 1104 MNLBs worth 384,300 CFA ($769 USD) were produced by19 POs. However, L4G has identified further opportunities to work with POs to build the capacity of POs both technically as well as organizationally. An effort in view of improving this aspect will be considered during the upcoming period.

Table 6: Sales of multi-nutritional licking blocks Amount Sold Cercle Commune PO Quantity Sold (FCFA) Bandiagara Dourou 08 276 30 300 Dandougou Fakala 01 30 30 000 Djenne Madiama 01 8 6 000

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 15 Amount Sold Cercle Commune PO Quantity Sold (FCFA) Baye 02 22 16 500 Bankass Ouenkoro 01 65 22 500 Sokoura 01 97 32 250 Tori 02 507 189 250 Koro Barapireli 02 52 30 000 Mopti Socoura 01 47 27 500 Total 19 1 104 384 300

1.2 IMPROVED PASTURELAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

TASK 1.2.1 ASSIST PASTORALISTS AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS TO IMPROVE WATER POINTS FOR LIVESTOCK During the period under review, the Infrastructure Specialist monitored the second drilling of water point at Ouenkoro and fortunately the second attempt turned out to be positive and yielded water. The next steps consist of launching a competitive bidding for the equipment of drilled water points with necessary accessories.

DRILLING WORK WATER PUMPING TRIALS

A field visit is scheduled in July to ensure all targeted water points (new and old) have been secured prior to the installation of the accessory equipment.

1.3 IMPROVED COMMUNITY LITERACY, NUMERACY, NUTRITION AND HYGIENE PRACTICES

TASK 1.3.1 IMPROVED COMMUNITY LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN THE NEW ZONES During this period, 82 producers consisting of 57 males and 25 females from Koro were trained on the basic nutrition and hygiene practices. After receiving their training, each participant is expected return

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 16 and present an overview to the members of his/her village. In addition, 34 women from Dandougou Fakala, Fakala, and Madiama met in Sofara and proceeded to setting up the women platforms in their respective localities.

TASKS 1.3.2 IMPROVE NUTRITION AND HYGIENE AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL Training on best practices for basic nutrition and hygiene techniques

During the period under review, 117 participants from Koro and Bankass were trained on best practices in basic nutrition and hygiene techniques. This should help in improving the nutritional status of the malnourished children in the targeted localities. Please see Table 7 for details.

Table 7: Sales of multi-nutritional licking blocks Expected Actual number trained Date Sessions number of participants Male Female Total June 1 - 3 Session 1 de Koro 50 21 15 36 June 5 - 7 Session 2 de Koro 52 38 10 48 June 8 - 10 Session 1 de Bankass 43 18 15 33 June 12 – 14 Session 2 de Bankass 44 To be completed June 15 - 17 Session 3 de Bankass 40 Total 5 sessions 229 77 40 117/145

The next steps include: - Extend the training to Bandiagara, Mopti, and Djenné Cercles - Monitor the cascade or replication training

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PARTICIPANTS FROM BANKASS DURING THE TRAINING DEMONSTRATION OF THE « TIPPYTAP » TECHNIQUE IN BANKASS

Planning for broadcasting of radiophonic messages: For this section, please, refer to Task 1.1.2 above

Quarterly meeting for implementing partners (IPs) in nutrition in Mopti Region: From May 29 to 30, most implementing partners in nutrition projects in the Mopti Region gathered to share updates and experiences. This kind of exercise generally enables IPs to get to know one another and seek synergy of actions for a better development impact in the Mopti Region. IPs who participated included 4 UN organizations (UNICEF, PAM, OCHA, and FAO) and six international NGOs (L4G, KJK, IRC, CARE/HARANDE, AVRDC, AKF). COMPONENT II. LIVESTOCK TRADE

2.1 STRENGTHENED MARKET LINKAGES AND ACCESS

TASK 2.1.1 IMPROVE VERTICAL LINKAGES TO BUILD TRUST AND SUSTAINABLE MARKET RELATIONSHIPS

SUPPLY OF CATTLE FROM MOPTI CERCLE TO LAHAM As part of our continued efforts to supply LAHAM with healthy animals, another pilot load of 35 cattle from Mopti was sent off on May 19th to Kayes. Unfortunately, due to poor conditions of transport and the fear that animals might die (hence leading to a big loss) before reaching destination, the owners decided to disembark the animals in Bamako and sell them to the closest markets available. In so doing, they were, thus, able to reduce their losses and even achieve a net margin of about 25,000 CFA/head ($50 USD/head). Please refer to the Table below for details. This incident will be reviewed so that appropriate lessons are learned in view of helping to mitigate similar situations in future.

Table 8: Sales of multi-nutritional licking blocks DESIGNATION TOTAL (FCFA) AVERAGE MARGIN /HEAD (FCFA) Prix d’achat des animaux (Purchase price) 9 450 000 277 941 Alimentation + Soins + Autres frais 3 250 000 95 588

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 18 (Production costs: Feed, care, and other related to animal fattening) Transport Sévaré-Bamako (Avec frais de 510 000 15 000 route)—Transportation cost Cout de revient des animaux (Marketing cost) 13 385 000 393 676 Montant de vente des animaux (Gross 14 250 000 419 118 revenue) Marges/Bénéfices (Margin) 865 000 25 441

LAHAM INTENDS SIGNING A FORWARD CONTRACT WITH THE KORO FATTENING NETWORK LAHAM recently indicated that they would be interested in signing a forward contract with the Koro fattening network. To this end, the required documentations were prepared and sent to LAHAM. After LAHAM has finished reviewing, the next steps will be for the two parties to meet and iron out the remaining details of the contract.

TASK 2.1.2: IMPROVE PRODUCER CAPACITY TO IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE MARKET REQUIREMENTS No activities were carried out under this task during the period under review.

TRAINING OF SVVPs AND FIELD AGENTS IN MANAGEMENT OF MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) IN THE PREPARATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR CREDIT On June 7th and 8th, L4G organized an internal training on how to assist MSMEs in preparing their dossiers and applying for credits/loans with the financial service providers (banks and MFIs). This training was attended by 8 participants that included the Bankass Field Coordinator (1), the Koro Field Coordinator (1), 5 Field Agents (2 from Koro and from Bankass) and a trainee (1) from Koro. This training enabled the field staff to gain the kind of confidence and skills needed to work with the different POs and fattening networks in view of securing adequate loans from the finance service providers.

LIVESTOCK PURCHASES AND SALES During this period, 1,792 animals, comprising 432 cattle, 805 sheep, and 555 goats, were purchased by 98 PO members for fattening. Table 9 below specifically provides details on the number of cattle purchased according to locations, POs, and gender in Koro, Djenne, Bankass, Bandiagara, Mopti, Diré, Niafunké and Goundam Cercles, respectively.

In terms of volume of purchases for the cattle, the analysis of data revealed that in the Mopti Region, Bandiagara (104), Koro (69), and Mopti (60) received more cattle for fattening than anywhere else. But in Timbuktu Region, only Goundam came out as the place where most cattle fattening is likely to be taking place (Figure 1). With respect to the sheep, the same analysis showed that in the Mopti Region, Koro (325), Bandiagara (199), and Bankass (100) received higher number of sheep for fattening as compared to all the other locations. However, in the Timbuktu Region, Dire broke the records with 129 heads (see Figure 2). Finally, with goats, only Goundam (547) was found to have the largest number of heads purchased for fattening (see Figure 3).

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 19 Figure 1 Cattle head counts representing Figure 2 Sheep head counts Figure 3 Goat head counts volume of purchases representing volume of purchases representing volume of purchases

200 400 600 150 300 400 100 200 50 200 0 100 0 0

L4G deduces that this indicates that in the Mopti Region L4G’s FFS efforts for improved animal fattening during this growing season ought to be primarily focused on the four key Cercles of Bandiagara, Mopti, Koro, and Bankass. On the other hand, in the Timbuktu Region, mainly Goundam and Dire Cercles should be considered. Indeed, it would not be an effective move to spend too much resources and effort in localities where few animals have been purchased for fattening, unless demand for animal fattening knowledge is demonstrated to be high.

Table 9: Head Counts for Cattle Purchased by Individuals and POs for Fattening:

# PO Members by Heads of Avg Number CERCLES COMMUNES Gender Cattle Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF)

Bandiagara Dandoli 03 46 00 81 83 314 (104) Dourou 05 15 0 23 90 500

Bankass Koulogon 02 01 06 09 85 444 (12) Soubala 01 01 00 03 82 000 Dandougou Fakala 01 01 00 03 250 000 Djenné Dandougou Fakala - 03 00 14 163 571 (24) Madiama 01 01 00 02 125 000 Madiama - 01 00 05 125 000 Dougoutènè1 03 07 00 43 188 488 Koro Dougoutènè2 01 01 00 02 200 000 (69) Youdiou 04 20 00 24 108 041 Mopti Sio 03 09 02 43 168 837 (60) Socoura 05 09 01 17 114 823 Diré Bourem Sidi Amar - 02 00 8 111 875 (08) Kaneye 01 02 00 11 127 728 Goundam Tonka 05 09 00 72 151 389 (153) Tonka - 09 01 70 171 286 Niafunké Soboundou 01 01 00 02 120 000 (02)

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 20 # PO Members by Heads of Avg CERCLES COMMUNES Number Gender Cattle Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Total 36 138 10 432 -

Table 10: Head Counts for Sheep Purchased by Individuals and POs for Fattening: # PO Members by Avg Heads of Number of Gender Purchase CERCLES COMMUNES Sheep POs Price Purchased Male Female (CFAF)

Bandiagara Dandoli 05 16 25 54 31 462 (199) Dourou 11 17 116 145 35 117 Baye 03 04 06 20 26 075 Bankass Soubala 01 00 02 03 38 333 (1000) Tori 02 12 48 77 47 259 Djenné (02) Fakala 01 00 01 02 40 000 Barapireli 02 00 09 09 27 333 Bondo 04 09 19 29 37 586 Koro (325) Dougoutènè1 06 44 61 125 29 080 Dougoutèmè2 02 00 88 104 33 389 Youdiou 05 15 12 58 24 675 Sio 02 06 04 32 32 625 Mopti (50) Socoura 03 01 12 18 33 694 Arham 02 02 04 11 27 682 Diré (129) Tindirma 02 135 00 118 34 894 Total 51 124 407 805 -

Table 11: Head Counts for Goats Purchased by Individuals and POs for Fattening:

# PO Members by Heads of Avg Number CERCLES COMMUNES Gender Sheep of POs Purchase Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF)

Bandiagara Dandoli 01 01 00 01 11 250 (02) Dourou 01 01 00 01 40 000

Koro Dougoutènè1 01 01 00 04 12 500 (06) Dougoutènè2 01 00 01 02 16 250 Kaneye 01 05 00 86 16 012 Goundam Tonka 06 17 00 352 17 090 (547) Tonka - 07 00 109 16 143

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 21 Total 11 32 01 555 -

LIVESTOCK SALES REALIZED BY L4G-SUPPORTED CLIENTS: VALUE OF DOMESTIC SALES During the period under review, the total value of all domestic sales of cattle from Djenne, Bandiagara, Bankass, Mopti, Koro, Dire, Goundam and Niafunké Cercles was estimated at 73 million CFA or about $145,803 USD. Cattle represented 83% of total sales versus 16% for Sheep and 2% for Goats. This indicates that there is relatively a greater market demands for cattle as compared to the demand for sheep, and goats. Consequently, if L4G is to achieve its target for the incremental value sales, more effort would have to be deployed first on the fattening and sales of cattle, followed by the fattening and sales of sheep. Please refer to table 12 for details.

Table 12: Domestic Sales of cattle, sheep and goat in May 2017 Animals Number of PO Animal heads sold Value FCFA Cattle sales 28 294 60 444 055 Sheep sales 20 188 11 309 500 Goat sales 09 553 1 147 500 Total 57 1 035 72 901 055

TASK 2.1.3: LINK AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES On May 24th, L4G in association with IESC and CVC jointly organized a finance-cafe fair in downtown Mopti. The purpose was to enable the finance service providers (banks; MFIs) and the producer organizations (POs) to get to know one another and seek better ways of working together. The ultimate outcome being the possibility for the POs and fattener groups to access more financial services than otherwise. The event was attended by 91clients mainly from the L4G project. From the financial services’ side seven distinct organizations were represented. These specifically included the following: 1) BIM-SA; 2) Kondo Jigima; 3) RMCR; 4) Soroyirwaso; 5) CAECE Jigiseme, Guinedou; 6)Guinedou; and 7) NAYRAL-NEF. The event was so successful that in the end most participants were rather reluctant to suspend their sessions for closing. Organizing similar encounters would be useful with a view to assist POs in better understanding the funding procedures before submitting their applications.

CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR THE MOPTI FINANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS During this period, IESC organized a capacity building workshop on local governance in favor of the finance service providers (Banks; MFIs). The workshop was attended by our Private Sector Specialist (PSS) who gained a better understanding of the different procedures that POs must comply with before they and L4G fattening networks can benefit from proposed finance services.

During that same period, six POs succeeded in raising loans that were estimated at 8,390,000 CFA or $16,780 USD. Out of this, 95% or 7,950, 000 CFA ($15,900) came from the MFIs whereas the remaining 5% or 440,000 CFA ($880) was secured through the internal lending schemes. For a clear breakdown of these various loans, please refer to the tables below. Interestingly, the contributions from the formal banking system appear to be rather non-existent. As explained in our previous reports, the guarantee requirements (DCA approach) are so high that very few POs can afford. This would explain why this situation is being observed.

MICROFINANCE INSTITUTION

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Table 13: Snapshot of MFI Loans to L4G Clients Loan Type Service Provider No. PO Amount Borrowed RMCR 01 675 000 PAMF 01 575 000 Animal Fattening Nayral 01 5 200 000 Reseau CVECA 01 1 500 000 Total 04 7 950 000

VILLAGE SAVINGS AND LOAN

Table YYY: Snapshot of Village Savings and Loans to L4G clients Loan Type Service Provider No. PO Amount Borrowed Animal Fattening OP 02 440 000 Total 02 440 000

MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E)

Key activities under M&E for this period included the following:  Ongoing monitoring of data for fodder production and MNLBs,  Process and analyze data collected by field agents for monthly reporting,  Coding the parameters for the seed distribution in AKVO tool,  Training for Djenné and Mopti field workers and their coordinators on the AKVO tool for collecting seed distribution data. The training of the other field workers and coordinators from Bankass and Koro is scheduled for next week,  Routine gathering of data for established indicators. OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION

L4G M&E Specialist, Ismaila Zorom, has resigned and his final day on the AECOM team will be July 13, 2017. AECOM is actively seeking to hire a strong replacement for the outgoing Mr. Zorom.

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 23 ANNEX I: WORKPLAN PROGRESS

Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Administration and Operations Activity 1 SOW for Dr. Fatou ICD Report COP Bamako/PMU Completed

Activity 2 Bi-weekly meeting with USAID Updates COP Bamako/PMU Done Monitoring of STTA (Clarisse Weekly Activity 3 Umutoni; Fatou Samake; Jamila COP Bamako/PMU In pogress updates White) IR 1: Increase Livestock Productivity Sub-IR Sub IR 1.1. Enhanced Technology Development, Dissemination, Management and Innovation 1.1: Task Task 1.1.1 Modernize animal health delivery systems 1.1.1 Follow up and reinforce SVPP and Koro, Bankass, Pending D/COP, FAs, Activity1 7 Auxiliaries' services in their CCs, Consultant Bandiagara, Mopti, evaluation from communities Djenne Dr. Fatou Facilitate the establishment of a Pending Framework for animal health in each D/COP, FAs, Activity2 34 Every zone evaluation from CCs, Consultant Commune & Cercle and ensure the Dr. Fatou application of the health plan Task Task 1.1.2 Develop and disseminate messages about good livestock management practices and issues 1.1.2 Disseminate messages promoting the adoption of new technology to raise Pending D/COP with FM; Activity 1 livestock productivity (i.e. six core 3 Every zone approval of FAs and CCs messages have been developed by contract by HO the L4G program) 1 Pending Message 2 - best practices for using broadcast/da D/COP with FM; Every zone approval of forage choppers y/4months/3 FAs and CCs contract by HO languages 1 Message 3 - best practices for Pending broadcast/da D/COP with FM; "licking blocks" and urea enrichment Every zone approval of y/4months/3 FAs and CCs of straw (to make fodder) contract by HO languages

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 24 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results 1 Djenne, Mopti, Pending Message 4 - best practices for broadcast/da D/COP with FM; Bandiagara, approval of general livestock herd management. y/4months/3 FAs and CCs Timbuctou contract by HO languages

1 Djenne, Mopti, Pending Message 5 - best practices for forage broadcast/da D/COP with FM; Bandiagara, approval of seeds for rain-fed agriculture FAs and CCs y/4months/3 Timbuctou contract by HO languages

Provide advice to PO members on the forage crop to be used and what Goundam,Niafunké, Partially 300 Pos AMRAD DCOP proportion of land would be likely to Diré completed generate higher income. Producers, Facilitating access to market Goundam,Niafunké, Partially AMRAD DCOP information to breeders Agro- Diré completed pastoralists Assist POs in setting up information Goundam,Niafunké, Partially 10 POs AMRAD DCOP points in markets and develop public Diré completed service announcements Help pastoralists to know and access the established and funded USAID Goundam,Niafunké, Partially 10 POs AMRAD DCOP funded livestock market information Diré completed system OMA/LMIS, WATH) Task Task 1.1.3 Improve livestock forage and animal feed production and supply 1.1.3 (Malipaysa ns, Identify the best forage seeds and SOGEBA, PSS with FA and Activity 1 seed suppliers and link these 5 Faso Every zone Done CCs suppliers with forage producers Kaba, ICRAF, ILRI) Train growers on the best practices to plant, grow, and produce forage CB&PS, FAs and Activity 2 408 AMRAD Every zone Pending through ToT and training of CCs with FM producers and herders through FFS.

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 25 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Promoting the integration of agricultural by-products into Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 3 economic food rations to expand 30 Pos AMRAD DCOP Done Diré and promote the production of fortified products (hay-urea; MNLBs) Training of village PO's members through FFS on feeding techniques, Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 4 60 AMRAD DCOP Pending forage crops, harvesting and forage Diré storage, and access to credit to support commercialization. Activity 5 Access to credit 60 AMRAD DCOP Mopti Region Training for seed multipliers for Activity 6 200 AMRAD DCOP Pending seeds of double usage Distribute seeds to forage producers Activity 7 250 OP AMRAD DCOP Every zone Partially done and seed multipliers Link seed producers with private seed companies for forward Activity 8 contracts (L4G to support 50% of 200 AMRAD DCOP Every zone Partially done fees during first year; 25% second year; and 0% third year) Sub-IR Increase Access to Quality Inputs and Services 1.2: Extend private veterinary services by establishing an SVPP in the new communes chosen to improve Rapport du Bandiagara, Mopti, Waiting Dr. Activity 1 CPS/PS animal management regimes, consultant Djenne Fatou’s report including capacity building to help ICD suppliers become even more efficient Training of auxiliary AMRAD Koro, Bankass, veterinarians(animal fattening, Activity 2 10 and new CBS Bandiagara, Mopti, Done business plans, and business zones Djenne management) Link auxiliary veterinarians trained in AMRAD Koro, Bankass, Activity 3 all municipalities to the network of 3 SVPP and new CBS Bandiagara, Mopti, Pending Mandatories zones Djenne Task Improve access to animal non-health inputs, facilities and advisory services 1.2.2

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 26 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Strengthen the skills of SVPP (extend their services in other related fields 3 véts privés besides animal health) in the new + 60 AE et project zone including other service 10 agents Activity 1 CB&PS Every zone Pending providers as well as MOLF regional d'appuis de staff to be "Trainers of Trainers Koro et (ToT).(refresher training on business Bankass management) Sub-IR Improved and Sustainable Management of Pastureland and Water Resources 1.3: Task Assist pastoralists and livestock farmers to improve water points for livestock 1.3.1 Study where to rehabilitate existing and where to place new water Djenne, Mopti, Activity 1 points in the new zones, conduct IS Bandiagara, and Pending additional geophysical studies if Djenne necessary (non-productive points) Inventory of water sites along the Activity 2 IS Timbuctou market sites and pasturelands Put in place water management Activity 3 5 IS New Zones committees in new zones Training in operations and management for the Water Point Activity 4 25 IS New Zones Pending Management Committees in old zones Water Point construction and/or Activity 5 rehabilitation in the old zones (lot1 IS New Zones In progress to be completed) Equuip drilled water points in old Activity 6 5 IS Every zone In progress zones Task Promote improved grazing and pastureland/rangeland management practices for sustainable livestock production 1.3.2 Revise the committee formation and train the technical (pasture) committee in the old zones in Activity 1 5 CCs and FAs Every zone Pending sustainable management practices; Revise ommttee formation only in new zones

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 27 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Monitor and evaluate the work of 1 CCs and FAs Activity 2 the pastureland management Report/mont Every zone Pending with M&E committees in old zones h Sub-IR Improved Community Literacy, Numeracy and Nutrition Practices 1.4 Task Improved community literacy and numeracy in the new zones 1.4.1 Analyze and identify the new villages (Timbuktou cercle/region) where Activity 1 33 villages AMRAD AV Timbuctou On-going adults need reinforced functional literacy and numeracy training skills Identify trainers capable of providing adults with functional or reinforced 60 (50% Activity 2 AMRAD CB&PS Every zone Done literacy and numeracy skills in new women) villages CROSS CUTTING/DIMENSION TRANSVERSALE Mopti, Bandiagar Establish Women and Youth a, Djenne, D/COP, Gender Activity 1 12 Every zone Done Networks in New Zones Dire, Coordinator, Fas Nianfuke, Goundam Creation of business platforms for women and young people and support for the development of Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 2 POs AMRAD YGBS Pending business plans to increase profits Diré through fattening operations (see IR1) Task Improve nutrition and hygiene at the community level 1.4.2 Conduct training in essential and basic nutritional practices, especially Activity 1 170 POs NS Koro, Bankass Done for mothers and children (with MoH staff) 1 Develop and disseminate messages broadcast/da Activity 2 about good nutritional and dietary NS Every zone Pending y/4months/5 practices (such as over the radio) languages

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 28 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Promote improved production and consumption of dairy and meat Activity 3 products among the communities, to NS Every zone Pending improve nutrition (ads, radios, sketches). Sub-IR Strengthened market linkages and access 2.1 Task Improve vertical linkages to build trust and sustainable market relationships 2.1.1 Activity Not applicable for this period 1-2 Facilitate business relationships between buyers and animal Nombre, fatteners.One sub-activity, for valeur des instance, could include organizing a animaux Activity 3 AMRAD T&MLS Every zone On-going peer to peer meeting between L4G vendus/Total clients and other successful LAHAM value of clients for mutual learning and animals sold sharing of experiences Facilitate forward Contrats Contracts/Agreements among realisés/Num Activity 4 trusted value chain participants in ber of AMRAD T&MLS Every zone In progress order to formalize commercial contracts relations (sales contracts). signed Strengthening ties between livestock farmers, the market and companies Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 5 PO AMRAD T&MLS Pending and assisting them to organize bulk Diré sales (sheep, cattle) Task Strengthen horizontal linkages to achieve economies of scale. 2.1.2 Conduct training in group member Every zone (Koro, organization, leaderships and Activity 2 20 Pos CB&PS Bankass, Bdiagara, Pending management skills, and service Mopti, Djenne) delivery for members. Task Improve producer capacity to identify and achieve market requirements 2.1.3

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 29 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results PO trainings on livestock standards Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 6 and specialization to help them link 10 PO's AMRAD SPM Done Diré best practices to market demands. Task Link and improve access to financial services. 2.1.4 Train SVPPs from old zones on how Activity 1 to elaborate their business plan 07 SVPPs PSS/SPM Koro, Bankass Done applications for credit Task Improve access to financial and business development services 2.1.5: Do a profitability analysis of the seed Activity 1 multiplication, forage choppers, and 07 SVPPs PSS/SPM Pending SVPPs Task Build management capacity of livestock value chain organizations to become more professional, increase revenues and improve service delivery 2.1.6: Based on the SWOT, develop an Action Plan with the organization's participation to leverage their Activity 1 1 Plan CB&PS Every zone Pending strengths, overcome their weakness, take advantage of opportunities and manage/lessen threats.

Implement the Action Plan, with clear identification of who is Activity 2 20 PO's CB&PS Every zone Pending responsible for each step by a specific date. (Jointly with Activity 2)

Strengthen the capacity of women's groups to support sustainable herd Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 3 management while using appropriate 10 PO's AMRAD CB&PS Pending Diré existing training modules (adapted to any group of herders) Mobilization of women for their Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 4 active participation in training 10 PO's AMRAD CB&PS Done Diré sessions. Assist associations to increase their Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 5 numbers and sources of information 20 PO's AMRAD CB&PS Done Diré to support their demands

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 30 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Bringing female livestock agropastoralists and local traders Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 6 together for public-private dialogue 10' PO's AMRAD CB&PS Done Diré on barriers for exporters and interventions to address them Sub IR Decreased barriers to trade 2.2 Task Link Livestock Value Chain Stakeholders to the national and sub-regional policy dialogue 2.2.1. Follow up of action plan from round- T&MLS/SPM/PS/C Activity 1 01 Meeting Every zone On-going table workshop with all concerned OP Support commercial and trade events (fairs, business trips for Ramadan, Tabaski, LMIS) and sub- Activity 2 01 Event T&MLS/SPM/PS Every zone regional events aiming at wider regional integration of livestock markets and businesses. Task Improve transport service provision for the livestock sector 2.2.2. Encourage sustainable business 01 Activity 2 relations between transporters and Meeting/Cer T&MLS/SPM/PS Every zone On-going livestock traders cle Facilitate the establishment of livestock marketing/transport 01 agreements between traders and Activity 3 Meeting/Cer T&MLS/SPM/PS Every zone On-going transporters for lower trucking cle costs.(Linkages between actors, but not necessarily lowering prices) Encourage the merchants and truckers who transport the animals 01 Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 4 AMRAD T&MLS/SPM/PS On-going to better understand the regulations Meeting/Cer Diré concerning the transport of livestock cle and export. Engage in dialogue on the needs of 01 producer groups and carriers and Goundam,Niafunké, Activity 5 Meeting/Cer AMRAD T&MLS/SPM/PS On-going help transport services better Diré cle mobilize and expand in the region.

Monthly Report No. 32, June 2017 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 31 Achieved/Not L4G Jun-17 Comments/ Task Activities Target Partner Location Achieved Responsible Observations 1 2 3 4 Results Task Improve access to reliable transport services for livestock value chain stakeholders 2.2.3: Task Encourage and facilitate private sector livestock enterprises to develop and adopt innovative approaches to meet market standards and 2.2.4: requirements. Identify target markets (domestic, foreign) and their demand List of Every zone and characteristics (e.g. type of livestock, Activity 1 markets/Cer AMRAD SPM and T&MLS neighboring Done quality, quantity), and inform/advise cle countries livestock producers so that they can meet those specific requirements. IR 4 Strengthened Local Capacities and Systems Sub-IR Strengthened capacity of key national livestock stakeholders (public, private and civil society) 4.2 Task Build the capacity of L4G Clients through exchange visits with Malian and other West African projects. 4.2.1 Finalization of configuration of forms Update Activity 1 M&E Sevare Ongoing in AKVO report The coordinator and field officers of Mopti and Djenné were Training of coordinators and field Training Activity 2 M&E Every Zone Ongoing trained on agents on AKVO Apps report AKVO applications for collecting data on seed distribution. Data Collection for Reporting Data Activity 3 M&E n/a Ongoing (monthly, quarterly, annually) collected Activity 4 Monitoring of collection activities Report M&E Every Zone Ongoing Monitoring visit to Timbuktu field Activity 5 Report M&E Tombouctou Pending office and activities

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