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[Type here] Final Endline Evaluation of the Philippines Cold Chain Project (PCCP) USDA Food for Progress (FFPr) Program Implemented by Winrock International September 2013 – April 2019 Program: Food for Progress Funding Year: 2013 Agreement Number:FCC-492-2013/032/00, Submitted May 22, 2019. Final Revision and Submission October 15, 2019. This document, submitted for review by the United States Department of Agriculture, was prepared by Asian Social Project Services, Inc. for Winrock International under USDA Agreement No. OSGM FCC-492-2013/032/00, Philippines Cold Chain Project (PCCP). It was prepared by an independent third-party evaluation firm. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Agriculture or the United States Government. Accessibility Note: An accessible version of this document can be made available by contacting [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Executive Summary ...............................................................................................................1 II. Project Purpose and Background ...........................................................................................4 A. Results Framework .........................................................................................................4 B. Project Activities .............................................................................................................5 C. Partnerships .....................................................................................................................6 III. Research Methodology ...........................................................................................................8 A. Key Evaluation Questions ...............................................................................................8 B. Sample Sizes ...................................................................................................................8 1. Beneficiary-Based Survey .......................................................................................8 2. Producer Groups ......................................................................................................9 C. Data Collection Methods.................................................................................................9 1. Beneficiary-Based Field Survey ............................................................................10 2. Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) ...........................................................................10 3. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) .........................................................................10 4. Secondary data .......................................................................................................10 D. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Methods ...........................................................10 1. Quantitative analysis methods ...............................................................................10 2. Qualitative analysis methods .................................................................................11 E. Study Limitations ..........................................................................................................12 IV. Key Findings ........................................................................................................................13 A. Profile of Beneficiary Farmers ......................................................................................13 B. Overall Outcomes for Beneficiary Producers ...............................................................13 1. Increased Agricultural Productivity (FFPr SO1) ...................................................13 C. Key Evaluation Questions .............................................................................................14 1. Application of New Technologies and Management Practices .............................14 2. Collective Actions by Producer Organizations ......................................................23 3. Financing as a Tool for Investment .......................................................................26 4. In-Kind Grants for Cold Chain and Storage Facilities ...........................................30 5. Business and Supply Chain Management of IKG-Supported Facilities ................36 6. Public-Private Partnerships for Cold Chain Investments.......................................39 7. Market Relationships and Trade ............................................................................43 8. Pathways to Sustainability .....................................................................................47 V. Conclusions ..........................................................................................................................48 VI. Lessons Learned and Recommendations .............................................................................49 VII. References ............................................................................................................................50 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Map of PCCP provinces ..........................................................................................................................................6 Figure 2. Mango Producers: Learning and application of technologies & techniques (n=40) .............................................16 Figure 3. Banana Producers: Learning and application of technologies & techniques (n=39) ............................................17 Figure 4. Vegetable producers: Learning and adoption of technologies & techniques (n=100) ..........................................18 Figure 5. Swine producers: Learning and application of technologies and techniques (n=239) ..........................................19 Figure 6. Lobster and other crustacean producers: Learning and application of technologies & techniques (n=105) ........20 Figure 7. Fin fish producers: Learning and application of improved technologies & techniques (n=62) ............................21 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Targeted commodities by province...........................................................................................................................5 Table 2. Beneficiary-based survey: Numbers of producers interviewed ................................................................................9 Table 3. Commodities and PCCP-supported facilities selected for value-chain mapping ...................................................11 Table 4. Lending to PCCP beneficiaries by financial institution..........................................................................................27 Table 5. Overview of post-harvest facilities supported by PCCP in-kind grants .................................................................32 Table 6. Estimated total volume and value of trade for PCCP producers ............................................................................43 Table 7. Increased sales prices ..............................................................................................................................................44 LIST OF ANNEXES1 Annex 1. PCCP Results Framework and Selected Outcomes Annex 2. Research Methodology Annex 3. Data Gathering Instruments Annex 4. Input Sources Annex 5. Production and Cost Function Analysis Annex 6. Mean Difference Analysis Annex 7. Total Volume and Value of Trade Annex 8. Partial Budget Analysis Annex 9. Loans to Beneficiaries Annex 10. Focus Group Discussion Reports Annex 11. In-Kind Grant Facilities and Equipment Annex 12. Value Chain Mapping Annex 13. Photo Documentation 1 Please note: Annexes appear in a separate document submitted as part of this report. ACRONYMS ABCAO Association of Butuan City Aqua-culture Operators AFPC Agusan Del Sur Farmers Producers Cooperative AGRUFAPCO Ambukal Group of Upland Farmers Producers Association AKKA Angat Kabuhayan para sa Kalusugan Association ALVEFA Alegra Vegetable Farmers Association AMFD/MFCOA Association of Masao Fisherfolks Development AMPA Aclan Mango Producers Association ARCs Agrarian Reform Communities AROMA Animal Raisers Organization of Marihatag ASPSI Asian Social Project Services, Inc. ASRA Angas Swine Raisers Association BAHIVEGA Bayugan High Value Grower Association BALLPA Barangay Lisondra Lobster Producers Association BASPFA Barangay San Pedro Fisherfolks Association BBLCA Barangay BayBay Lobster Culturist Association BBS Beneficiary-Based Sampling BFAD Bureau of Food and Drugs BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources BFFA Benglen Farmers and Fishermen Association BOFIA Baleguian Organic Farmers Irrigators Association BTHRA Barangay Trinidad Hog Raisers Association BVGA Burbuanan Vegetable Growers Association CAMFFIA Cambas-ac Farmers and Fisherfolks Association CARAGA Caraga Administrative Region CBOs Commnunity-Based Organizations CCAP Cold Chain Alliance of the Philippines CFMPC Camagong Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative CLGRO Cabuang-an Lobster and Grouper Raiser Association CLWA Crossing Luna Womens Association CMPC Culit Multi-Purpose Cooperative CMPMC Carmen Mango Processing and Marketing Center CONFARCA Consuelo Farmers Credit Association CPAPFAI Centro, Punta, Asinan, Pilaring Fisherfolks Association, Inc. CRIMC Caraga Regional Integrated Marketing Center CROBEVP-MPC Crossing Luna Beawan Vegetable Producers Multi-Purpose Cooperative CVGA Cuarinta Vegetable Grower Association DA Department of Agriculture DAR Department of Agrarian Reform