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Cook Islands Assessment of agricultural information needs in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States for CTA’s Products & Services Phase 1: Pacific Country study: Cook Islands Final Report Prepared by: Mr. Ngatokorua (Nga) Mataio on behalf of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) Project Number: 4-7-41-152-3/c Rarotonga, October 2004 Disclaimer This report has been commissioned by the CTA to enhance its monitoring of information needs in ACP countries. CTA does not guarantee the accuracy of data included in this report, nor does it accept responsibility for any use made thereof. The views and opinions expressed in this report are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of CTA. CTA reserves the right to select projects and recommendations that fall within its mandate. CONTENTS Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... 2 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Background .................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Objectives....................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Methodology................................................................................................................... 6 2. COUNTRY PROFILE .............................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry............................................................................. 7 2.1.1 Agriculture................................................................................................................... 7 Agricultural policy........................................................................................................................ 9 2.1.2 Fisheries.......................................................................................................................9 2.1.3 Forestry...................................................................................................................... 10 3. OVERVIEW OF ICM ISSUES: CAPACITY, SERVICES & NEEDS ............................. 12 3.1 Information and Communication Management Capacity...................................... 12 3.2 Agricultural Information and Services ...................................................................... 13 3.3 Needs Analysis............................................................................................................ 14 3.3.1 Information Needs ..................................................................................................... 14 3.3.2 Capacity Building Needs........................................................................................... 17 4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................. 19 4.1 Conclusions.................................................................................................................. 19 4.1.1 Information needs........................................................................................................... 19 4.1.2 Capacity building needs ................................................................................................. 20 4.2 Recommendations ...................................................................................................... 21 References ....................................................................................................................................... 25 ANNEXES ...................................................................................................................................... 26 ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE.......................................................................................... 27 ANNEX 2: COUNTRY PROFILE ................................................................................................ 32 2.1 General Agricultural Profile........................................................................................ 32 2.2 Socio-economic Profile............................................................................................... 42 2.3 Media and Telecommunications ............................................................................... 44 ANNEX 3: PROFILE OF INSTITUTIONS .................................................................................. 48 3.1 Institutions Involved in Agriculture and Rural Development...................................... 48 3.2 Key Institutions Involved in Agriculture and Rural Development............................... 56 ANNEX 4: PERSONS CONTACTED .......................................................................................... 66 ANNEX 5: LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................... 67 Final report – Cook Islands 1 Executive Summary Introduction The current study was initiated and funded by CTA at the request of various national and regional partners with whom CTA has had a long-standing relationship in order to provide more targeted assistance to their beneficiaries. In this respect, the study was undertaken to assess the agricultural information needs in the Cook Islands. After presenting a country profile, the study goes on to cover information and capacity building needs, and identifying specific areas for possible collaboration with CTA. Objectives of the study The objectives of the study as contained in the terms of reference are as follows: i. to identify agricultural information needs of key actors / beneficiaries for CTA products and services; ii. to identify needs of potential actors / beneficiaries of CTA activities and services in terms of building capacity for information and communication management; iii. to identify potential partners / beneficiaries for CTA activities and services; iv. to develop some baseline data to facilitate subsequent monitoring activities. Methodology Data for the study was collected in two ways: • desk review of available literature and information sources including the findings of programme evaluations; and • the conduct of face-to-face interviews with relevant stakeholders/concerned parties. Expected result The expected result was one main report not exceeding 20 pages according to the format provided. Findings Although the contribution by agriculture to the economy in terms of GDP has fallen over the years from 66% in 1970 to an estimated 15% in 2003 due to the development and expansion of the non-agriculture sector (mainly tourism, pearl farming, banking and off- shore finance), its significance has in fact not abated. Seventy six percent are still involved in agricultural activities, be it subsistence, semi-subsistence or full-time commercial. With this level of involvement, continued assistance even at a higher level to the sector is therefore fully justified. Whereas in the past the country had to export its agricultural products because of the lack of local market capacity, the onslaught of tourism commencing in the late 1980s has created a huge local market which most farmers are now taking advantage of. The 1:6 ratio of local population to tourist inflow means that farmers have a sure market to supply without the hassles of long-distance transport and distribution-related expenditures. Final report – Cook Islands 2 The three key institutions involved in Cook Islands agriculture sector development (Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Marine Resources, Rarotonga Nita Growers Association) were contacted to secure information relating to their specific roles and responsibilities, including background information on the status of their information management activities. Useful reference materials were made available which further highlighted the significance of these agencies to the present study. Based on the extent of their involvement over the years, three regional organisations (FAO, SPC/PPS, IRETA), were also identified as key institutions in agriculture sector development in the country, though interviews were not possible. A lot of the data reproduced in this report comes from publications, discussions with officials in the 3 Government agencies referred to above, the author’s long association with officials in the above regional organisations, as well as his many years of experience in agriculture and rural development in the country. The information and communication management capacity in MoA is weak despite it being regarded as a high priority; there is no more information division after it was abolished in 1996 as a result of the country’s economic reform. As far as information outlets are concerned, there does not seem to be any deficiency in this area. People are pretty well served by the various means of communication, i.e. TV, radio, newspapers, phone, fax, email. But the capacity of MoA to take full advantage of these means is limited by its budget. Nevertheless, MoA continues to provide information through its technical staff on crop and livestock production and management. To this end, the 12-months CTA-funded mass media promotion of agricultural activities project has contributed tremendously. Apart from a handful of individuals and progressive farmers who attempt to seek their information from abroad for their own personal use, no other
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