MALI LIVESTOCK

FOR GROWTH (L4G) QUARTERLY REPORT

FY2017 QUARTER 2

MAY 2017 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by AECOM.

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MALI LIVESTOCK FOR GROWTH (L4G) QUARTERLY REPORT FY2017 QUARTER 2

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.

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) i TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...... 1 Executive Summary ...... 1 New Program Clients ...... 1 Timbuktu Expansion ...... 3 Component 1. Livestock Production ...... 3 1.1 Enhanced technology innovation, dissemination, and management ...... 3 Task 1.1.1 Modernize animal health delivery systems ...... 3 Task 1.1.3 Improve livestock forage and animal feed production and supply ...... 6 1.3 Improved pastureland and water resources management ...... 10 Task 1.3.1 Assist pastoralists and livestock farmers to improve water points for livestock 10 1.4 Improved community literacy, numeracy, nutrition and hygiene practices...... 12 Task 1.4.1 Improved community literacy and numeracy in the new zones ...... 12 Tasks 1.4.2 Improve nutrition and hygiene at the community level ...... 12 Component II. Livestock Trade ...... 13 2.1 Strengthened market linkages and access ...... 13 Task 2.1.1 Improve vertical linkages to build trust and sustainable market relationships .... 13 Task 2.1.2 Strengthen horizontal linkages to achieve economies of scale ...... 15 Task 2.1.3 Improve producer capacity to identify and achieve market requirements ...... 16 Task 2.1.4 Link and improved access to financial services ...... 20 Task 2.1.5 Improve access to business development services provided at local level ...... 21 2.2 Decreased barriers to trade ...... 22 Task 2.2.1 Link Livestock Value Chain Stakeholders to the national and sub-regional policy dialogue 22 Environmental ...... 23 Operations and Administration ...... 24 Short Term Technical Assistance ...... 24 Also during the quarter, L4G hosted the following short term technical advisors: ...... 24 Annex I: Financial report ...... 25 Annex II: Indicators ...... 26 Annex III: Success Stories ...... 30 Annex IV: Map of Villages in which L4G Intervenes ...... 32

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INTRODUCTION This report covers the period extending from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017. It highlights major activities and progress made under each component or strategic objective during the period under review.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In Quarter 1, L4G’s succeeding in continuing the rapid launch of program activities in the Timbuktu region, creating a network of producer organizations and other livestock value chain actors with whom the program will be partnering with over the remaining 2.5 years of the project. Over 8,000 new L4G clients were identified.

Sales of veterinary products and services, forage, licking blocks, and fattened animals proved lucrative for L4G clients. And the program provided many best-practice trainings on various livestock value chain- related topics—trainings that, it is anticipated, will be cascaded down to thousands of additional people.

Most notably this quarter, L4G succeeded in facilitating a pilot delivery of cattle fattened by L4G- partnered animal fatteners to the slaughterhouse, Laham Industrie. This test delivery resulted in the sale of 50 cattle, and all parties seem eager to continue sustained future deliveries of cattle to the slaughterhouse.

NEW PROGRAM CLIENTS In Quarter 2, L4G reached 442 new clients and 6 new communities in Timbuktou (Tindirma, Arham, Bourem Sidi Amar, Soboundou, Tonka, Kaneye). Please see Table 1below for more detailed information. L4G has now reached 100% percent of the FtF coverage zone.

Table 1: New Program Clients Client Type Female Male Total Members of Producer Organizations 3 288 4 659 7 947 Vets 0 10 10 AE 0 5 5 Livestock Fattener 32 28 60 Transporter 0 3 3 Trader/Importer/Exporter 20 147 167 Other Producer 28 80 108 Village Animators 6 12 18 Lead Farmers 0 45 45 Community Monitors 6 12 18 Market Data Collectors 0 8 8 Total 3 380 5 009 8 389

Please refer to Annex IV for a satellite map of the villages in which L4G intervenes.

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FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 2 TIMBUKTU EXPANSION L4G successfully completed several activities in Timbuktu during this reporting period; most notably 8,389 new clients were identified in 6 new communities. Among these new clients are 7,947 people, including 3,288 women and 4,659 men who are members of 158 Producer Organizations (POs). Additionally, L4G identified 10 male veterinarians, 5 male Veterinary Assistants, 60 fatteners (including 32 women and 28 men); 167 livestock traders (including 20 women and 147 men); 108 other producers (including 28 women and 80 men); 18 village leaders (including 6 women and 12 men); 45 male farm owners; 18 community monitors (including 6 women and 12 men); and finally 8 market data collectors.

COMPONENT 1. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION

1.1 ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, DISSEMINATION, AND MANAGEMENT

TASK 1.1.1 MODERNIZE ANIMAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS

VETERINARY SERVICES L4G-partnered SVPPs (Servies Veterinaires Prives de Proximite) successfully vaccinated 248,320 animals this quarter and earned a total gross margin of CFA 18,879,700 or USD $24,059. The 2016-17 SVPP goals for vaccination coverage is 40 percent of Cattle and 10 percent of small ruminants. The table below illustrates the total vaccinations performed in Quarter 2 by L4G-partnered SVPPs.

Table 2: SVPP Vaccinations January to March 2017 Gross # of Animals Price Per Vaccine Animal # of Clients Margin Vaccinated Vaccination (USD) Péri T1 Cattle 106,950 110 17,968 Pastobov + Symptovac Cattle 55,902 100 7,826 Pastovin Sheep/Goat 76,078 100 10,651 Black Leg All 9,390 100 1,315 Total 248,320 37,759

NB: PPCB vaccine: 1 dose is purchased wholesale at 26 CFA and resold at 110 CFA, with a profit of 84 CFA. Pasteurellosis and black leg vaccine: 1 dose is purchased wholesale at 30 CFA and resold at 100 CFA, with a profit of 70 CFA/dose.

VETERINARIAN RESULTS FOR QUARTER 2 The tables below provide an update on the vaccination coverage by the respective three SVPP veterinarians.

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Table 3: Quarter 2 Vaccination Campaign Results - SVPP, Birama Diakite, of

Koro Cercle Communes: Koro, Bondo, Herd Barapirely, , Koporona, Koporopen, Profit Animal Vaccine Coverage Dougoutènè I, Dougoutènè II Species Goal % # % Cost of Vaccine Revenue Gross Margin in Herd size # of Animals Vaccinated Achieved in FCFA in CFA FCFA Cattle Péri T1 80% 104,622 69,992 67% 69,992 1,819,792 7,699,120 5,879,328 Pastobov + Cattle 30% 39,233 21,114 57% 21,114 633,420 2,111,400 1,477,980 Symptovac Sheep & goat Pastovin 30% 188,462 34,356 18% 34,356 1,030,680 3,435,600 2,404,920 All Black Leg 0 0 1,269 1,269 38,070 126,900 88,830 Total 126,731 3,521,962 13,373,020 9,851,058

Table 4: Quarter 2 Vaccination Campaign Results - SVPP, Laya Togo, of Cercle ; Communes: Bankass, Herd Dimbal, Kani-Bonzon, Ségué, Sokourra et Gross Margin Animal Vaccine Coverage Species # % Cost of Vaccine Revenue in Gross Margin in Goal % Herd size # of Animals Vaccinated Achieved in FCFA FCFA FCFA Cattle Péri T1 80% 84,312 6,208 7% 6,208 161,408 682,880 521,472 Pastobov + Cattle 30% 31,617 5,727 31% 5,727 171,810 572,700 400,890 Symptovac Sheep & goat Pastovin 30% 70,082 8,772 13% 8,772 263,160 877,200 614,040 All Black Leg 0 4,111 4,111 123,330 411,100 287,770 Total 24,818 719,708 2,543,880 1,824,172

Table 5: Quarter 2 Vaccination Campaign Results - SVPP, Hamidou Sokanda, of Bankass Cercle

Bankass Cercle; Communes: , Herd Gross Margin Animal Tori, Koulogon, Baye, Lessagou et Vaccine Coverage Species # % # of Cost of Vaccine Gross Margin in Goal % Herd size Revenue in FCFA Vaccinated Achieved Animals in FCFA FCFA Cattle Péri T1 80% 474,553 30,750 6% 30,750 799,500 3,382,500 2,583,000 Pastobov + Cattle 30% 177,957 29,061 19% 29,061 871,830 2,906,100 2,034,270 Symptovac Sheep & goat Pastovin 30% 303,499 32,950 11% 32,950 988,500 3,295,000 2,306,500 All Black Leg 0 4,010 4,010 120,300 401,000 280,700 Total 96,771 2,780,130 9,984,600 7,204,470

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EXPANDING SVPP SUPPORT In Quarter 1, L4G Field Agents had identified four new Private Veterinarians (SVPPs) that are registered with the Government. In Quarter 2, L4G assisted 7 SVPPs from Koro, Bankass, , , and Djenné in finalizing their vaccination campaign plans. Three of the SVPPs were already partnered with L4G. Partnership MOUs between L4G and the four new SVPPs were drafted awaiting USAID’s approval before any further action could be taken. Table xx below lists new Private Veterinarians and AEs. AEs have the important task of helping expand the reach of the SVPP veterinarians’ services to rural communities and can be enlisted to provide cascade trainings that augment the work of Village Animators (VAs).

TIMBUKTU EXPANSION In the six communes AMRAD, the city of Niafunké was the only place with a veterinary pharmacy, which operated in a precarious manner since the north Mali crisis leading to the departure of the only veterinary agent who was present. A total of 10 veterinarians, all of whom are men, have been identified. 5 are operating in Niafunké Cercle, 3 in Diré Cercle, and 2 .

Generally speaking, the demand for Auxiliary Veterinarians is waning because most cattlemen look after their own livestock and there are some who do not treat their livestock. As far as the supply of veterinary products is concerned, most breeders are satisfied with street vendors on fair-trade days where the quality is poor. The wealthiest breeders have their orders processed in Timbuktu, Mopti and even in .

A broad awareness campaign is needed to change the behavior of the breeders and to train auxiliaries on new animal health practices in order to participate in supporting and strengthening the competitiveness of the livestock value chain.

Table 6: List of Veterinarians and Veterinary Assistants in new L4G areas (Bandiagara, Mopti, Djénné)

Communes Name of Private Name of Identifies future Veterinary Assistants Cercle L4G Veterinarian Name Village Contact Information Babobo Karembé Sibi Sibi 67793262 Abdoulaye Dia Boureima Ouloguem Sinkarama 65860987 Anseguerou Tembely Dandoli 65347925 Harouna Namtoumé Golombo 65 01 04 73 Ambougnon Guindo Idiély na 62 91 43 92 Bandiagara Kadidia Amono Sagara 96 03 16 93 Daniel Sagara Dourou 63 79 18 18 Dourou TBD Amadou Youssouf Sagara Dourou 65 61 74 77 Moussa Sagara Dourou 78 87 45 79 Souleymane Sagara Gognogourou 69 52 77 62 Amadou J guindo Idiély Donou 69 50 00 63 Kassim Kamia Soufroulaye 66151840 Adama Dia Kouna 71166511 Sio Ousmane Kouyaté Sidy Tangara Somadougou 66415205 Remond Sidibé Segué 77797598 Mopti Boubacar Guitteye Nimitongo 66861096 Bessemane Tapili Bacoro 69765108 TBD Hamadoun Diall Takouti 70903292 Djribril Kanambaye 76014838

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 5 Communes Name of Private Name of Identifies future Veterinary Assistants Cercle L4G Veterinarian Name Village Contact Information Sécou Bah 73015884 Kassogué Intimé (Sofara) Arsiké traoré Sofara 91355073 (75165191) Baba Maiga Sofara 73 23 26 34 Djénepo Ma Maoudé Ibrahim Kantao 74068280 Madiama (Djénné) 76143368 Mama Boité Madiama Djénné Dandougou Extension demand Diadié Diawara Peulh 75099300 Fakala submitted to MOLF Fanta Diallo Konio Marka

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS (AUXILIARY VETERINARIANS, AE) IN TIMBUKTU AMRAD in their survey identified 10 Auxiliary Veterinarians in the communes targeted by L4G in the Timbuktu Region. The details about the location and contact addresses for these Auxiliary Veterinarians are given below.

Table 7: L4G-Identified Auxiliary Veterinarians in Timbuktu Size of Last No Cercle Commune Village First name coverage Title Contacts name area (Km) 1 Dire Dire Dire Maiga Idrissa 1 Auxilliaire 78534881 Adoulaye 2 Niafunke Souboundou Soboundou Touré 10 Auxilliaire 74768781 Sidy Bourem Sidi Bourem sidi Bilaly 3 Dire Maiga 15 Auxilliaire 75266672 Amar amar Ibrahim 4 Dire Tindirma Tindirma Yattara Altini 20 Auxilliaire 70794736 Ousmane 5 Goundam Kaneye Kaneye Ahmad 50 Auxilliaire 78910805 Ag 6 Goundam Tonka Tonka Traoré Hamadoun 45 Auxilliaire 79315878 7 Niafunke Souboundou Soboundou Wane Moustapha 60 Auxilliaire 79240713 8 Niafunke Souboundou Soboundou Bocoum Abourou 50 Auxilliaire 79201707 9 Niafunke Souboundou Soboundou Dahi Dramane 50 Auxilliaire 73171685 10 Niafunke Souboundou Soboundou Yaya Bocoum 50 Auxilliaire 76659651

ANIMAL BREEDING As a follow-up to training that the USAID-funded VEGA program provided to L4G in November 2016, L4G conducted replication training on animal breeding improvement for small ruminants in Bankass and Bandiagara in March. Overall, 59 people participated, including 44 men (75%) and 15 women (25%).

TASK 1.1.3 IMPROVE LIVESTOCK FORAGE AND ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY

PROMOTING IMPROVED FORAGE TECHNOLOGIES L4G continues to train on post-harvest techniques, storage, production of multi-nutritional licking blocks, mixture of hay and urea, as well as improvement techniques for fodder. During the period under

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 6 review, a total of 419 producers comprising 208 women (50%) were trained as trainers in the Cercles of Koro, Djenne, Bankass, Mopti and Bandiagara. At the same time and in those same Cercles 747 producers including 455 women (61%) participated in the simple replication trainings.

Table 8: L4G Quarterly IR 1 Trainings

Traiing Topic/Workshop Number of Clients Trained Communes Trained 28 Dandoli 38 Dourou 32 Sio 20 Sokoura 33 Youdiou 30 38 Koro 125 Post-Harvest Techniques, Storage, 88 Dougoutene II Production Of Multi-Nutritional Licking 16 Koporo-Na Blocks, Mixture Of Hay And Urea, As Well As Improvement Techniques For 58 Koporo-Pen Fodder 26 Bondo 20 144 Madiama 173 Dandougou-Fakala 85 Fakala 32 Ouenkoro 58 Koulogon 97 Bankass 25 Diallassagou

MULTI-NUTRITIONAL LICKING BLOCKS As shown in the table below, 2,296 multi-nutritional licking blocks were produced in Quarter 2, with estimated value of 2,522,850 CFA.

Table 9: FY2017 Quarter 2 Multi-Nutritional Licking Block Sales

Amount Sold Commune PO Quantity Sold (FCFA) Dandoli 2 91 46,000 Bandiagara Dourou 1 3 2,250 1 54 32,000 Djenne Fakala 1 120 85,000 Diallassagou 6 326 544,000 Dimbal 7 173 92,750 Bankass Kani-Bonzon 6 90 101,900 Koulogon 8 381 179,750 Bankass 2 110 75,000

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 7 Amount Sold Commune PO Quantity Sold (FCFA) Baye 3 239 133,700 Lessagou 5 325 477,500 Segue 1 125 143,750 Sokoura 2 100 31,500 Soubala 2 69 28,750 Ouenkoro 5 1 273 515,250 Tori 3 90 33,750 Total 55 2,296 2,522,850

FODDER PRODUCTION STRATEGY From February 20th to March 6th, Mr. Florent Mercier provided STTA to L4G. Thanks to his support, a strategy for fodder production was elaborated and the timetable for operationalizing it is presented in a table format below. Please refer to Annex 1 for the updated Forage as a Business workplan. The main activities conducted during this STTA and results obtained during the mission were aiming at :  Supporting forage seed supply for the next growing campaign (June 2017) and aiming forage seeds multiplication and forage production. Both activities are dedicated to improvement of forage quality and production. Links were made with IER and ICRAF (regional – in Sévaré and central - in Bamako) as well as with seed operators / distributors (Faso Kaba) for different seed sources (agricultural and agroforestry). This will result in on-time availability of seeds and germplasm material;  Support to multipliers to facilitate the seed certification process in collaboration with LABOSEM (analysis) and agents from the DRA (certification visits). This activity will result in increased availability of certified forage seeds;  Finalizing a business model and preparing an O&M manual for the forage choppers that are diffused in the L4G area. This document will be used for training of field agents to optimally use these equipment;  Preparation and update of the “Forage as a Business” document, presenting the objectives and main activities of the strategy and the progress of these activities. This will allow agents to have a common vision of the strategy;  Update of training material dedicated to field agents for main forage technologies as baling, storage and silage production. The training material will be valorized in the FFS approach for which a two- days training session was held in Sévaré. This would ensure better diffusion of forage production / storage activities.

FORRAGE PRODUCTION In anticipation of the forage production season, L4G conducted a survey to identify the seed needs for the upcoming 2017-2018 growing season. The survey covered Koro, Bankass, Mopti, and Djenné Cercles.

Based on this survey, the seed needed for fodder, including multi-purpose crops, are estimated for all crops combined to be 30.15 Metric Tons for an expected total area of 1,161 hectares. For the seed producers, the survey also revealed that about 10.10 Metric Tons of seeds for all combined crops will be required for a planting area of about 2,799 hectares. For further details, please refer to the following two tables.

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Table 10: Table showing seed and fertilizer needs for all combined crops, including the multi-purpose plants (R1 or R2) and corresponding surface areas during 2017-2018 growing season

No. of Means of Cercle Millet Torinio Groundnut Cowpea Dolic Sorghum Maize Sesame Voandzou Bourgou Moringa NPK Urea POs payment Ha kg ha kg ha Kg ha kg ha kg Ha kg Ha kg ha kg ha kg ha Kg kg kg cash loan

Koro 19 31 186 159,25 7405 103 1638 0,25 1 1 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,5 0,5 19200 3000 X

Bankass 110 5 30 113 6780 150 1800 0 0 2 30 2 30 0,5 1,5 7,25 435 0 0 0 0 0 0 X

Djénné 31 119,5 717 67,9 4074 47,4 568,5 22,4 179 6,4 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,5 275 4,25 4,25 4225 4625 X

Mopti 14 20,5 123 27 1620 26 312 14,3 114 31 315 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 320 1,5 1,5 300 200 X

Bandiagra NA 6 36 30 1795 88,8 1065 2,13 17 11,3 170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X

Timbuktu NA 137 823 100 5995 134,25 1612 29,75 239 111,2 1667,5 0 0 0 0 0 0 106 1585 1,25 1,25 33105 X X

Total 319 1915 497 27669 549,45 6995,5 68,83 550 162,9 2293,5 2 30 0,5 1,5 7,25 435 165,5 2180 7,5 7,5 23725 40930

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Table 11: Total estimated needs for seeds and fertilizers for the seed mutipliers including multipurpose crops (G4 or R1) with corresponding areas for planting during 2017-2018 growing season

Number Millet Means of Cercle of seed Groundnut Cowpea Dolic Sorghum Moringa Sesame Voandzou NPK Urea Torinio payment multipliers Bourgou ha kg ha kg ha Kg ha kg ha kg ha kg Ha kg ha kg ha kg kg kg cash Loans

Koro 33 5 30 38 1285 20 345 3300 175 X

Bankass 51 3 18 16,5 990 37 444 1 8 6,5 97,5 6 18 5 300 X

Djénné 99 14,5 87 82 4920 15,3 183 7 56 25 375 2,2 2,2 2500 2250 X

Mopti 8 1 6 6,5 390 2 24 4 32 1,5 23 325 325 X

Timbuktu ?? 89 562 37,75 2265 90 1080 54 432 66 995 0,5 0,5 107,75 1078 500 47290 X X

Total 191 112,5 703 180,75 9850 164,3 2076 66 528 99 1490,5 2,7 2,7 6 18 107,75 1078 5 300 6625 50040

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PICTURE SHOWING HARVESTING OF DOLIQUE AT PICTURE OF DOLIQUE HARVEST BY L4G CLIENTS BAMBARAWEL – DJENNÉ, MARCH 9, 2017 1.3 IMPROVED PASTURELAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

TASK 1.3.1 ASSIST PASTORALISTS AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS TO IMPROVE WATER POINTS FOR LIVESTOCK This quarter, L4G completed the analysis and rehabilitation of existing water points in the Koro and Bankass Cercles to improve water accessibility and decrease the risk of dehydration, weight loss, and potential death that animals are exposed to when brought to the market for sale. These activities were carried out by two Malian firms using the project’s recently updated Construction Manual following guidelines and mitigation measures in L4G’s Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and Water Quality Assurance Plan (WQAP) environmental compliance documents. The work was overseen by the L4G Infrastructure Specialist, Aba Coulibaly, in collaboration with the AECOM Senior Environmental and Climate Change Advisor, Meg Findley, and the AECOM Canada Water Resource Management Specialist, Pierre Roy.

The process for conducting construction supervision by L4G’s Senior Management Staff was formalized and is summarized by the following activities: . Review and verify planning and design documentation before field work begins; . Review compliance systems and verify appropriate use of tools, equipment, and supplies with construction companies; . Inspect storage and transport conditions; . Conduct site visits and health and safety inspections by L4G staff, using EMMP monitoring checklists in AKVO to monitor and report on environmental compliance; . Verify regular compliance records by Construction Manager by reviewing construction monitoring records and reports maintained by subcontractor; . Evaluate company staff for performance.

L4G will use environmental monitoring checklists established in the AKVO-FLOW monitoring system to check for compliance with environmental safeguard measures in the EMMP and WQAP. Specific mitigation measures that will be checked for compliance include, among others:

. Inspect site security; . Check if there is proper drainage and no standing water for 4 days or more and record;

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 10 . Minimize or prevent the accumulation of stagnant or early water that may contain vector-borne diseases; . Minimize or prevent risks to human health caused by poor water quality (contaminated with bacteria, arsenic, bentonite or pollutants) resulting from a lower source of waste or improper handling during drilling, rehabilitation or operation.

The first activity (Lot 2), completed by Maty Multi Services, included the evaluation and testing of 3 existing boreholes and pumping systems in the grazing areas of Bare Darsalam, South Central Koro, and Kaoussa. The assessment of these sites consisted of gathering geophysical data for each site location to install a photovoltaic system with a manual drilling pump. To achieve this, the first step involved blowing high pressure air into the boreholes to remove any mud or debris that could clog it. This is a standard maintenance procedure to reestablish the original depth of a hole and improve flow levels. The second step is the pumping test, to measure and verify the flow and water levels in the piezometers both during and after pumping. Maty Multi Services also provided analysis of the possibility of rehabilitating these systems with solar pumping and cost estimations for the rehabilitation of each system.

MATY MULTI SERVICES COMPLETES THE EVALUATION AND TESTING OF BOREHOLES AND PUMPING SYSTEMS IN BAR DAR EL SALA, SOUTH CENTRAL KORO AND KAOUSSA

The second activity (Lot 1) carried out this quarter by GCM-SARL involved the drilling of five boreholes in the livestock markets in the Dounde, Koulogon-Habe, Ouonkoro, Tori, and Youidou villages. This activity entailed actual site drilling, which was carried out successfully. Drilling was followed by a series of pumping tests to ensure that each site could produce the desired flow rate greater than or equal to 5 cubic meters per hour. GCM also carried out chemical and bacteriological analysis of the water according to the WQAP, testing for arsenic, lead, total coliform, copper, nitrates, nitrites, and fluoride to ensure that they are within safe levels according to both WHO and USAID for drinking water quality. Finally, the vendor provided cost estimation for the equipment needed of each borehole well to cover the needs identified in each livestock market.

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GCM-SARL COMPLETES THE DRILLING AND TESTING OF 5 BOREHOLES IN THE DOUNDE, KOULOGON- HABE, OUOKORO, TORI, AND YOUIDOU VILLAGES

1.4 IMPROVED COMMUNITY LITERACY, NUMERACY, NUTRITION AND HYGIENE PRACTICES

TASK 1.4.1 IMPROVED COMMUNITY LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN THE NEW ZONES During this period, L4G conducted several Trainings of Trainers (ToTs) and cascade trainings in production techniques, harvesting, forage conservation, urea straw processing, crusher utilization, multi-nutritional block manufacturing. These activities also worked to assist client’s ability to read, write and build an understanding of proper livestock business management practices. At least 1,166 clients, of which 663 were women, benefited from these trainings, which accounts for 57% of L4G’s total client base.

TASKS 1.4.2 IMPROVE NUTRITION AND HYGIENE AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL After conducting the nutrition assessment in the L4G zones, the project noted low levels of animal product consumption, such as milk and eggs, for households in the project’s intervention zones. This led the project to plan more educational efforts in L4G target rural communities at the household level about the importance of consuming meat and dairy products as a way to add protein and vitamins to rural household diets. On March 8, 2017, the project’s Nutrition Specialist, along with representatives from CARE International and AVRDC, conducted a workshop for 54 L4G clients in Bankass and Koro with the following objectives: 1. Present the results of the Nutrition Study 2. Promote improved consumption behavior 3. Provide recommendations and create action plans for participants.

L4G also began preparing for trainings on Essential Nutrition and Hygiene Actions (ENA, EHA) based off of the results of the nutrition study and the action plans developed during the workshop. L4G has created a draft module which was carried out during a workshop with the HARANDA project to share and harmonize there ENA and EHA tools. L4G anticipates holding 1 or 2 training sessions per cercle once these tools are finalized.

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 12 As a part of improving awareness around nutrition and hygiene, L4G is working to develop and disseminate messages around good nutritional and dietary practices through radio broadcasting. This quarter, the L4G Nutrition Specialist collaborated with International Rural Radios (RRI) to finalize the communication strategy and radio assessment tools to select radios with the best coverage in the intervention areas. These tools were then presented in a focus group session to gauge the level of technical equipment and human capacity of each FM radio station, including coverage area, number of listeners, existing tariff system, available broadcasting languages, preferred programs, and optimum listening hours. The results from these assessment tools are summarized below:  Bankass: Radio Kantiguiya of Baye, and Radio Seno of Bankass;  Koro: Radio Orona of Koro and Radio Bo Grin Beru of KoporoNa;  Bandiagara : Radio Kanda;  Mopti: ORTM (Malian State Radio) and Radio Kounary;  Djenne: ORTM (Malian State Radio) and Radio Djamana of Djenne

Next steps include developing marketing messages though a workshop with RRI, producing these messages in local languages, and beginning to broadcast these messages by working with the radio stations identified above.

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

MEETING BETWEEN L4G AND USADF PROJECT IN SEVARE In late December, USADF (United States African Development Foundation) visited the L4G office in Sevare. USADF was represented by Mr. Moussa Gadio, the National Coordinator, and Mr. Sambou Dembele, the Officer in charge of project implementation at AE2C. AE2C is the contracting firm that helps USADF with the monitoring and evaluation of their projects. During this visit, Mr. Gadio explained the various mechanisms and procedures by which POs can benefit from grants or guaranteed loans with his institution. He encouraged POs working with L4G to apply because they are well trained as well as supported and monitored by L4G. Mr. Gadio had the opportunity to meet with a women’s PO led by Mrs. Nana Agri Mint and he was quite impressed with their work, so L4G and the PO shared Nana Agri’s business plan with USADF. Additionally, in Bankass, L4G helped the Giggol PO finalize their business plan, which was subsequently submitted to USADF.

LINKING PRODUCERS WITH SUSTAINABLE DEMAND FOR CATTLE L4G was instrumental in linking Producer Organizations and animal fatteners with Laham Industrie, a slaughterhouse with a sustainable demand for 125 heads of cattle per 8-hour cycle. In late January, a joint mission led by L4G and ILRI travelled to Kayes (Mali) with a group of PO representatives and leading members of the fattener groups. The purpose of this mission was to meet with LAHAM slaughtering house authorities and finalize the discussions/negotiations on how both parties could work together. The meeting lasted two days and in the end LAHAM offered prices that were quite promising. The two parties ultimately settled on a negotiated rate of 1,059 CFA per kilo of cattle, which was less than 500

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 13 CFA below the price that the producers and animal fatteners had demanded. In terms of margins realized by fatteners who record production/fattening/marketing cots, each fattener would gain between 41,000 - 52,000 CFA of margin per head if the animal weight was lower than 297kg, or, 126,000 CFA of margin per head if the animal weight was greater than 300kg. This important meeting culminated in a “Pilot Delivery” of one semi-truck loaded with 50 cattle, with an average weight of 283kg, from eight L4G fattener clients in Koro Cercle, which is an important achievement for L4G and its clienets.

The “Trial Delivery” operation was not without challenges, however. For instance, the POs and fatteners from Mopti and Djenne, who were supposed to participate in sending live animals on the same date as Koro, requested to postpone shipment so they can better organize their efforts and have more time to fatten their cattle. And the cattle supplied to Laham was, on average, not as heavy as had previously been agreed upon, which is due to the lack of access to a means of weighing livestock. Additionally, the POs and fatteners from Bankass did not participate because they were not fully convinced of the benefits of selling directly to LAHAM. Given this, L4G will continue to work closely with these clients to ensure they are sensitized on all of the details of the operation, including a cost-benefit analysis, so they are better informed to make a decision about beginning a business relationship with Laham.

The POs and fatteners from Koro who participated in this “Trial Delivery” have expressed their willingness to continue to sell cattle to Laham, which will send a strong message to any POs and fatteners who are reluctant to participate in future operations. And fatteners in Bankass, Mopti, and Djenne Cercles have indicated their interest in selling high quality cattle to Laham.

Currently, both the Koro animal fatteners and Laham are in the process of evaluating the outcome and determining the logistics of an enduring business relationship. Despite the challenges faced, both parties have suggested the operation was successful and they would be interested in moving forward with a contractual agreement that would allow for a sustained supply of cattle to Laham.

L4G is proud of the work that has been undertaken to connect animal fatteners and POs with the slaughterhouse, Laham. Overall, the operation was a success in mobilizing L4G POs and animal fatteners to create economies of scale. Enhancing this particular business relationship is a top priority for L4G because Laham as cattle buyer represents a secure market for L4G-partnered fatteners. L4G will continue to support its partner POs and animal fatteners in building their capacities and meeting Laham’s demand for high quality cattle.

SEMI-TRUCK WITH TRIAL DELIVERY OF CATTLE FROM KORO CERCLE ON MARCH 15TH.

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ESCORTING CATTLE FOR LOADING TRUCK LEAVING KORO WITH CATTLE FOR LAHAM

TASK 2.1.2 STRENGTHEN HORIZONTAL LINKAGES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIES OF SCALE To ensure better horizontal linkages, L4G helped organize several fatteners’ networks to encourage peer to peer learning, collaboration, and synergies for improved effectiveness and results through making bulk order of inputs to reduce production costs, and by bulk selling to receive higher prices through improved negotiation skills. Overall, four fattener networks were established as follows:  February 13th, the “Wanamo” network for Dourou and Dandoli communes in  February 20th, the Madiama Fakala network in Djenne Cercle  February 27th, two networks that included “Kaoural” in Sio and Socoura communes in as well as the Sofara network in Madiama Cercle

Each network is headed with a light structure that would help coordinate and mobilize the efforts for action. Shown below are the pictures of the participants during the establishment of these respective networks.

FATTERNER NETWORK «WANAMO» CREATED IN MEETING CREATING THE «KAOURAL» FATTERNER NETWORK CREATED IN DJENNÉ BANDIAGARA CERCLE, FEB. 13TH NETWORK IN MOPTI CERCLE, FEB. 27TH CERCLE, FEB. 20 TH

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 15 TASK 2.1.3 IMPROVE PRODUCER CAPACITY TO IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE MARKET REQUIREMENTS

ANIMALS PURCHASED FOR FATTENING During the period under review, POs and individual fatteners purchased 1,987 heads of cattle and 3,332 heads of sheep for both domestic sales and exports. For cattle, most purchases occurred in Djenne, Mopti, Koro, and Bankass. Concerning sheep, most purchases came from Koro, Bankass, Bandiagara, and Djenne. This seems to indicate that for small ruminants fattening, Koro, Bandiagara, and Bankass are more specialized centers compared to Djenne and Mopti, where the cattle fattening predominates as a business activity. The 49 heads of goat purchased in Koro and Bandiagara show that the purchase of goats for fattening is a relatively insignificant business activity. These low numbers indicate there is not a strong demand for goats on the Malian meat market. For further details, please, refer to the tables below.

ANIMAL FATTENING FOR DOMESTIC SALES Table 12: Heads of Cattle Purchased for Fattening # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Cattle Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Dandoli 6 65 0 94 75,639 Bandiagara Dourou 1 3 0 3 75,000 Dandougou 3 18 0 79 174,798 Fakala Fakala 4 6 8 98 175,577 Djenné Madiama - 3 0 33 271,137 Madiama 3 20 154,525 Madiama 3 3 0 11 119,000 Barapireli - 1 0 3 100,000 Bondo - 1 0 5 180,000 Dougoutene I 3 11 2 21 223,262 Dougoutene II 1 1 0 5 400,000 Koporona 1 1 0 1 215,000 Koro Koro - 2 0 2 137,500 Koro 1 7 0 8 199,375 Pel Maoude 1 1 0 2 234,500 Youdiou - 1 0 1 125,000 Youdiou 7 19 0 33 122,546 Sio 5 7 2 23 134,196 Mopti Socoura 1 3 0 35 223,000 Bankass Bankass 5 3 40 67 113,359

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 16 # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Cattle Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Dimbal 7 59 9 101 134,401 Kani-Bonzon 4 13 0 92 229,267 Koulogon 4 2 8 14 88,679 Lessagou 1 4 0 4 23,750 Segue 1 9 0 35 74,200 Total 62 243 69 790

Table 13: Heads of Sheep Purchased for Fattening # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Sheep Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Dandoli 14 75 200 317 24,258 Bandiagara Dourou 4 5 17 25 46,260 Bankass 13 20 127 186 31,640 Diallassagou 9 44 114 395 32,175 Dimbal 10 58 204 355 39,034 Kani-Bonzon 14 45 83 245 39,719 Koulogon 4 1 41 44 31,523 Bankass Lessagou 8 37 57 226 31,412 Ouenkoro 5 4 29 73 34,761 Segue 4 17 20 85 61,271 Sokoura 2 8 3 57 48,114 Soubala 5 7 30 46 40,131 Tori 2 1 8 19 31,421 Dandougou-Fakala 2 0 6 7 20,358 Djénné Fakala 3 4 3 11 33,819 Madiama 4 6 1 18 29,389 Barapireli 4 2 13 17 30,118 Bondo 3 9 27 73 24,452 Dougoutene I 10 12 70 120 35,227 Koro Dougoutene II 6 4 175 242 31,416 Koporo-Na 1 0 6 20 25,300 Koporo-Pen 4 5 55 74 39,217

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 17 # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Sheep Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Koro 4 11 33 96 30,594 Pel Maoudé 4 23 69 163 30,197 Youdiou 6 28 28 119 32,108 Sio 1 0 1 2 17,500 Mopti Socoura 2 4 1 38 93,290 Total 148 430 1,421 3,073

Table 14: Heads of Goats Purchased for Fattening

# PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Goat of POs Purchase Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Bankass 2 0 9 25 9,520 Dimbal 1 0 4 4 11,750 Bankass Kani-Bonzon 1 0 1 1 10,000 Koulogon 1 0 1 1 30,000 Bandiagara Dandoli 4 5 7 14 15,750 Koro Youdiou 2 2 0 3 17,667 Mopti Sio 1 0 1 1 11,000 Total 12 0 23 49

ANIMAL FATTENING FOR EXPORTING

Table 15: Heads of Cattle Purchased for Fattening # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Cattle Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Fakala - 1 0 82 190,000 Djenné Madiama - 1 0 6 187,500 Bondo - 1 0 5 180,000 Koro Koporo-Pen - 3 0 20 212,500 Koro - 1 0 90 210,000

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 18 # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Cattle Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Koro 2 2 0 52 200,000 Youdiou 6 16 1 47 115,086 Bankass - 1 0 3 100,000 Ouenkoro - 4 0 64 194,235 Bankass Soubala - 4 0 13 120,770 Tori - 7 0 98 198,898 Sio - 9 0 602 232,681 Socoura - 2 0 38 219,606 Mopti Socoura 1 2 0 20 133,250 Mopti - 1 0 57 199,720 Total 9 55 1 1,197

Table 16: Heads of Sheep Purchased for Fattening # PO Members by Avg Gender Heads of Number CERCLES COMMUNES Sheep Purchase of POs Male Female Purchased Price (CFAF) Barapireli 4 2 8 12 29,375 Bondo 2 6 4 15 24,134 Koro Koro 1 1 0 160 81,250 Youdiou 6 18 5 72 33,254 Total 13 27 17 259

VALUE OF DOMESTIC SALES In Quarter 2, 980 cattle were sold for a total value of 400,911,300 million CFAF or about $801,823 USD. Table 17 below illustrates the domestic sales realized by L4G clients. These domestic sales were the outcome from the efforts deployed by 980 fatteners supported by L4G in Djenné, Bandiagara, Bankass, Mopti, and Koro Cercles. Likewise, 1,269 sheep representing a total market value of 81.8 million CFAF or about $163,000 USD were sold by 805 individual fatteners from Bankass, Koro, Bandiagara, and Djenné Cercles. Regarding to cattle sold on domestic livestock markets during the second Quarter, 166 L4G clients sold 1,099 heads of cattle for global amount of 318,708,150 CFAF or $637,416 USD.

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 19 Table 17: Domestic Sales of Cattle and Sheep in FY2017 Quarter 2 Number of Animal heads Value FCFA Value USD Clients sold Cattle sales 166 1 099 318 708 150 637 416 Sheep sales 805 1 269 81 843 650 163 687 Goats sales 9 12 359 500 719 Total 980 2 380 400 911 300 801 823

VALUE OF EXPORT SALES The values corresponding to the export sales are summarized in table 18 below. The overall exporting value for all animals combined was estimated at 77,024,000 CFAF or $154,048 USD. This export values encompass 57 759 000 CFAF for 186 heads of cattle exported by 16 economic actors, and also an amount of 19 265 000 CFAF for 165 sheep exported by 3 L4G clients.

Table 18: Value of Exports of Cattle and Sheep from L4G Zones in Quarter 2 Number of Animal heads sold Value FCFA Clients Cattle export sales 16 186 57 759 000 Sheep export sales 3 165 19 265 000 Total 19 351 77 024 000

When the export sales are added to domestic sales, the total value that was traded during the period under review would be equivalent to 408 613 700 CFAF or $817,227 USD.

TASK 2.1.4 LINK AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES During the Quarter 2 period, 1,267 L4G clients (members of 42 POs) from Koro, Bankass, and Bandiagara Cercles received loans worth 117 449 701 CFA ($234,899 USD) in total value. These loans were from MFIs (Micro Finance Institutions loaned 74.5% of the total) as well as from POs which gave internal loans worth 27 680 265 CFA ($55 360) to their members (representing 23.6% of the total loans). The banks provided 1,9% of the total of received loans (2 290 000 CFAF). This represents an average loan amount of 92,699 CFAF ($185USD) per beneficiary.

The tables below show, by loan source types, the value of loans received for fattening activities as well as the number of corresponding beneficiaries.

BANK Table 19: Overview of Credit by Banks Loan Type Service Provider No. PO No. Clients Amount Borrowed BNDA 01 01 1 000 000 Animal Fattening BMS.SA 01 - 1 290 000 Total 02 01 2 290 000

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 20 MICROFINANCE INSTITUTION Table 20: Overview of Credit by MFIs

Amount Loan Type Service Provider No. PO No. Clients Borrowed APH 01 16 500 000 DIMBA 01 02 750 000 DJOLIBA 01 - 1 900 000 GUINEDOU 02 41 1 299 300 Animal Fattening KONDO-JIGIMA 01 09 550 000 MRCR - 90 10 535 136 NEF 01 06 1 100 000 PAMF 21 459 68 070 000 YA-G-TU 03 160 2 775 000 Total 31 783 87 479 436

VILLAGE SAVINGS AND LOAN Table 21: Overview of Credit by Village Savings and Loans Loan Type Service Provider No. Clients Amount Borrowed Animal Fattening Neuf (09) OP 483 27 680 265 Total 9 483 27 680 265

TASK 2.1.5 IMPROVE ACCESS TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED AT LOCAL LEVEL

SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES Through regular visits and support in terms of technical assistance, L4G continues to work with livestock producers, fatteners, and existing cooperatives/enterprises in view strengthening both their managerial and business acumen to respond to the market demands. Below are sample pictures of fattening enterprises that were recently visited.

CATTLE FATTENING SHED AND FODDER BANK AT YOUSSOUF OUDIOUGO’S FARM IN YOUDIOU, KORO (MEMBER OF EDJIBE PO)

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- CATTLE FATTENING SHED IN MOPTI — FARM THAT IS SUPPLYING BOTH THE LOCAL MARKET AND IMPORTERS

FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES We are also in the process of identifying business champions (at the village- and PO- levels) who can serve as a model for the other producers and fatteners’ groups to implement best practices along the livestock value chain. Thanks to this approach, we should be able to improve the level of professionalization of L4G actors while contributing to demonstrate the value and impact of our interventions on the volume of sales and profitability of fattening schemes along the livestock value chain.

EPOWERING THE EXISTING LIVESTOCK MARKET INFORMATION SYSTEM (LMIS) The existing LMIS under the parastatal structure known as OMA (Observatoire des Marches Agricoles) is very limited in its capacity to provide relevant and real time information for important business decision making by end-users (POs, fatteners, traders, buyers). To address this, L4G, in collaboration with ILRI/MLTS, has been working on a new business model that would help significantly improve the performance of LMIS within OMA. Most notably, L4G and ILRI held a working group meeting on March 8th in Bamako to collaborate. Other partners to be associated with this undertaking will include VIA, Texas A&M, West Africa Trade Hub, and of course the Government of Mali, who will be playing the ultimate host of the LMIS.

2.2 DECREASED BARRIERS TO TRADE L4G focused on initiatives aimed at fostering a business environment that is more favorable for livestock trade and fattening. The major barriers that prevent the competitive performance of the livestock value chain actors include: 1) the non-tariff barriers (hidden fees along livestock trade routes; and 2) limited access to credit. Accordingly, L4G during this quarter continued to facilitate meetings and information sharing among key stakeholders (POs, fatteners, traders, loaders, transporters, intermediaries, and the GOM).

TASK 2.2.1 LINK LIVESTOCK VALUE CHAIN STAKEHOLDERS TO THE NATIONAL AND SUB-REGIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE To help reduce pervasive trade barriers, L4G organized several consultation meetings with livestock value chain stakeholders. On February 10th, 14 loader/transporter representatives met in Sevare to explore solutions for reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers. During this meeting, the participants candidly brainstormed ways to reduce barriers and hidden tariffs that plague the livestock market competitiveness in Mali. They also agreed to form a provisional consultation body that would help continue dialogue and ensure concrete actions continue to be taken to address trade barriers. The

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 22 participants further expressed their interest in participating in the upcoming L4G barriers to trade roundtable discussion scheduled for the end of April.

On February 17th, L4G held a working meeting with livestock fattener and trader representatives to help them prepare for participation in the April barriers to trade routable. The participants shared their real experiences with barriers to trade along trading routes and the group discussed possible solutions. These working sessions allow L4G to collect and consolidate data on the different amounts paid or taken away alongside of every livestock trade axis, particularly in Mali.

PICTURE SHOWING THE LOADERS/TRANSPORTERS’ REPRESENTATIVES DURING A CONSULTATION ME ETING WITH L4G ON FEBRUARY 10TH AT THE L4G OFFICE IN SEVARE

During the period under review, L4G finalized the Terms of reference related to the Round table on livestock trade barriers in Mali. L4G sent out the invitations to more than 50 partners (Government bodies, State Services, other projects and program). More details will provide in the May monthly report concerning the major findings and the recommendation of the round table as well as the way forwards.

ENVIRONMENTAL In Quarter 2, AECOM’s Environmental Compliance Specialist Meg Findley traveled to Bamako to work with Mali L4G’s senior program management staff March 18-26, 2017. The objective of this STTA was to support the L4G team in implementing the Environmental Management and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) and provide training to L4G senior management staff. Senior management staff who attended the environmental training included L4G’s Chief of Party Joseph Sedgo, Deputy Chief of Party Abdou Yahouza, and project officers Aba Coulibaly, Ismaila Zorom, Drissa Diallo, and Josilien Edouard. From March 20-25, 2017, Dr. Findley trained L4G staff on potential environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation for activities involving water point development and rehabilitation, pesticide dips used during vaccination campaigns, micro-dose applications of fertilizers, and fodder management. This training included the use of online M&E tool, AKVO, for digital environmental data collection.

During the training, special emphasis was placed on environmental monitoring for planned infrastructure rehabilitation and waterpoint construction works, which were reviewed in detail with L4G staff. As a hands-on element of the training, Dr. Findley led meetings with the Senior L4G staff who will oversee construction and the Construction Managers of the two firms recently subcontracted to initiate waterpoint development and rehabilitation at sites located in Koro and Bankass Cercles. In these meetings, Dr. Findley and Senior Staff explained the importance of USAID’s environmental Regulation 216, reviewed in detail each of the requirements in the EMMP, and discussed environmental monitoring requirements with each subcontractor.

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ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CONDUCTED BY AECOM ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST MEG FINDLEY, PH.D., WITH L4G SENIOR MANAGEMENT STAFF, MARCH 20-25, 2017.

Continued environmental compliance activities and next steps include following up with senior staff on environmental monitoring using AKVO, preparing Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Reports (EMMR) for submission to USAID, and the review of training materials and manuals for support to herders and auxiliary vets to incorporate environmental best practices in manual development.

Finally, L4G carried out a series of tests for existing water infrastructure points in the new L4G intervention zones and identified needs in these areas according to the DRPIA (land management) standards for rehabilitation and construction. L4G hopes to use these tests to prepare for future site examination, rehabilitation, and drilling in the new zones.

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION

SHORT TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Also during the quarter, L4G hosted the following short term technical advisors:

Name Title Scope of Work Katrina Makuch M&E Specialist M&E Support Pierre Roy Water Resources Management L4G Livestock Waterpoints Specialist Tom Herlehy Senior Private Sector Development Private Sector Activities and Strengthening Advisor Market Linkages Henri Tichoux Senior Advisor Workplan and Technical Management Support Florent Mercier Forage Production Specialist Forage activities monitoring and support Jamila White Senior Manager Program Implementation Support and Meeting Attendance Jean Luc Poirier Capacity Building and Partnership Partnership Strategy Consultant Dana Olds Capacity Building and Partnership Partnership Strategy Consultant Meg Findley Environment and Climate Change Environmental M&E Adaptation Advisor

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 24 ANNEX I: FINANCIAL REPORT

FY2017 QUARTER 2 Cumulative Expenditure Budget Obligated Obligation Total Budget Spent Thru FY2017 Q2 Remaining Amount Remaining (A) Mar 2017 (B) (D) (E) (F) (C) Direct Costs $10,771,432 657,279 4,060,441 6,710,991

Indirect $2,995,522 212,954 1,363,510 1,632,012 Costs Fixed Fee $722,494 45,687 284,758 437,736

Total $14,489,448 915,921 5,708,709 8,780,739 8,652,681 2,943,972

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ANNEX II: INDICATORS

% Achieved Target Performance Indicators (Performance/ Observations/comments 2017 October 2016- March 2017 Target) IR 1: Increased Livestock Productivity 1.1 EG.3-6,7,8 Farmer's gross margin per Cattle $53.37 0% This indicator is reported during the last quarter hectare, per animal, per cage obtained with of the fiscal year (July – September 2017) USG assistance* (RAA) Sheep $43.36 0% 1.2 EG.3-1 Number of households benefiting directly This indicator is reported during the last quarter 12,000 0% from USG assistance under Feed the Future (RAA) of the fiscal year (July - September2017) IR 1.1 Enhanced technology innovation, dissemination and management This represents the number of households 1.1.1 EG.3.2-17 Number of farmers and others who 15,072 comprised of women and youth from the have applied improved technologies or management 30,000 Male: 1,978 50% business platforms in Bankass and Koro, as well practices with USG assistance (WOG) (RAA) Female: 13,074 as households from the business platforms in Mopti, Djenne, and Bandiagara Cercles. 1.1.2 EG.3.2-20 Number of for-profit private These represent 194 producers’ organizations enterprises, producers’ organizations, water users’ (PO’s) that form the Women and Youth associations, women’s groups, trade and business Platforms and whose members have been associations and community-based organizations 120 194 162% trained on the production and use of multi- (CBOs) that applied improved organization-level nutritional licking blocks (MNLBs) and straw technologies or management practices with USG mixed with urea (SMWU) technologies. assistance (WOG) (RAA) IR 1.2 Increased access to quality inputs and services 1.2.1. Percent of occurrences of parasitic and This indicator is reported during the last quarter contagious livestock diseases in FtF-assisted producer 36% 0 0% of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) groups/cooperatives IR 1.3 Improved pastureland and water resource management 1.3.1 EG.3.2-18 Number of hectares under This indicator will be evaluated during the next improved technologies or management practices with 175 0 0% quarter. USG assistance (WOG) (RAA) 1.3.2 Number of pastoralists or smallholder producer These represent households comprising of families practicing improved management of pasture women and youth from the business platforms 10,000 12,431 124% and other forage resources as a result of USG in Bankass and Koro Cercles. assistance

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 26 % Achieved Target Performance Indicators (Performance/ Observations/comments 2017 October 2016- March 2017 Target) IR 1.4 Improved community literacy, numeracy and nutrition and hygiene practices 1.4.1 Number of households observed to be This indicator is reported during the last quarter practicing improved complementary feeding and 150 0 0% of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) nutrition This indicator refers to the number of 1,460 producers who have received literacy and 1.4.2 Number of people receiving functional literacy 400 Male:611 365% numeracy direct and replicate trainings on and numeracy training Female:849 different themes/topics (e.g., fattening of animals, production, and marketing of MNLBs, SMWU). IR 2: Increased Domestic and Export Trade $ 553,103

Regional Sales Cattle (live) Value of exports: $ 514,573 This represents the combined value of sales by 2.1 EG.3.2-23 Value of targeted agricultural $1,450,438 Volume of exports: 857 38% 27 exporting fatteners from Bankass, Djenne, commodities exported with USG assistance (RAA) Sheep (live) Koro and Mopti Cercles. Value of exports: $ 38,530 Volume of exports: 165 Goat (live) Value of exports: $ 0 Volume of exports: 0 2.2 Off-take rate (cattle, small ruminants), cattle 16% 0 0% This indicator is reported during the last quarter by producer organizations, cooperatives of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) assisted by FtF Sheep 22% 0 0% 51 Size of MSME Micro MSMEs: 51 These refer to 51 POs from Bandiagara, 2.3 EG.3.2-3 Number of MSMEs receiving agricultural- Bankass, Djenne, Mopti, and Koro Cercles that 80 Sex of owner 64% related credit (RAA) received loans from the MFIs, banks, and Male: 0 internal lending systems Female: 0 Joint: 51 IR 2.1 Strengthened Market Access and Linkages

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 27 % Achieved Target Performance Indicators (Performance/ Observations/comments 2017 October 2016- March 2017 Target) This represents the investments by PO’s in 2.1.1 EG.3.2-22 Value of new private sector capital livestock construction shelters/infrastructures investment in the agriculture sector or food chain $ 900,000 $ 114,466 13% and purchase of small equipment (e.g. leveraged by Feed the Future implementation (RAA) wheelbarrows, troughs, feeders, ropes, etc.) in Koro and Bankass Cercles 2.1.2 EG.3.2-21 Number of firms (excluding farms) This represents POs in livestock farming as a or civil society organizations (CSOs) engaged in Business in Koro and Bankass platforms as well agricultural and food security-related manufacturing 100 79 79% as POs that implemented profitable activities in and services that have increased profits or become the new zones (Djenne and Bandiagara Cercles) financially self-sufficient with USG assistance (RAA) IR 2.2 Decreased Barriers to Trade 2.2.2 Number of transporter/trader/cooperatives investing in new trucks or repairs to move cattle and This indicator will be evaluated during the next 3 0 0% small ruminants into TARGET markets as a result of quarter. US Government assistance IR 4: Strengthened Local Capacities and Systems IR 4.2 Strengthened capacity of livestock actors (public, private and civil society) 4.2.1 Ability of Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to accept and manage a FARA analyzed and improved n/a (Milestone based) Cross-Cutting Indicators CC 1: EG.3.2-4 Number of for-profit private These represent producers’ organizations (POs) enterprises, producers’ organizations, water users’ that L4G is currently working with in Koro, associations, women's groups, trade and business Bandiagara, Djenne, Mopti and Bankass Cercles 125 472 378% associations, and community-based organizations in the ; for the Timbucktu Region, (CBOs) receiving USG food security related these PO’s come from Diré, Goundam and organizational development assistance (WOG) (RAA) Niafounké Cercles These represent the number of producers who CC 2: EG.3.2-1 Number of individuals who have 1,460 have received direct and replication trainings on received USG supported short-term agricultural 2,750 Male:611 53% different topics/ themes (e.g., fattening training. Female:849 techniques, production and marketing of MNLBs, SMWU).

FY2017 Quarter 2 Report | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 28 % Achieved Target Performance Indicators (Performance/ Observations/comments 2017 October 2016- March 2017 Target) CC 3: Proportion of female participants in USG- assisted programs designed to increase access to This indicator is reported during the last quarter 45% 0% productive economic resources (assets, credit, of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) income or employment) (supports 4.5 (19)) CC 4: Proportion of females who report increased This indicator is reported during the last quarter self-efficacy at the conclusion of USG supported 65% 0% of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) training/programming This indicator is reported during the last quarter of the fiscal year (July - September 2017). CC 5: EG.3.2-19 Value of small-holder incremental $ It further represents the market value of animals 0% sales generated with USG assistance (RAA) 2,266,958 sold and feed produced (forage and MNLBs). It is currently estimated at 569, 396, 900 CFA or $ 1,138,794 USD (based on 500 CFA to $1 USD ratio). CC 6: EG.3-9 Number of full-time equivalent (FTE) This indicator will be evaluated during the next 1,500 0 0% jobs created with USG assistance (RAA) quarter. CC 7: EG.3.3-11 Total quantity of targeted nutrient- This indicator is reported during the last quarter rich value chain commodities produced by direct of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) 81,697 0 0% beneficiaries with USG assistance that is set aside for home consumption (RAA) CC 8: EG.3.2-5 Number of public-private partnerships This indicator is reported during the last quarter 5 0 0% (RAA) of the fiscal year (July - September 2017) $ 255,249 This represents the amount of loans received by Type of loan recipient: 51 PO’s from 4 MFIs and 2 Banks in Koro, Djenne, Mopti, and Bandiagara Cercles CC 9: EG.3.2-6 Value of agricultural and rural loans Producers: $ 255,249 $300,000 85% as a result of USG assistance (WOG) (RAA) Sex of recipient: Male: $ 77,075 Female: $ 178,174 CC 10: 4.5.2(34) Number of people implementing This indicator is reported during the last risk-reducing practices/actions to improve resilience 8,000 0 0% quarter of the fiscal year (July - September to climate change as a result of USG assistance (S) 2017)

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ANNEX III: SUCCESS STORIES

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ANNEX IV: MAP OF VILLAGES IN WHICH L4G INTERVENES

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