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Scaling models and approaches: Experience from the Africa RISING-NAFAKA Project, TanzaniaHaroon SseguyaIITAAfrica RISING Science for Impact Workshop17-19 January 2017, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaObjectives for Africa RISING and NAFAKAAfrica RISING Identify and evaluate demand-driven innovation options for SI that: contribute to rural poverty reduction improve nutrition and equity Improve ecosystem stability Facilitate (development) partner-led dissemination of integrated innovations within and beyond Africa RISING research action sites NAFAKA Improve the competitiveness and productivity of the rice and maize value chains (incl. climate adaptation focus) Facilitate improved domestic and regional trade in rice and maize Expand the depth and breadth of benefits from the growth of the rice and maize subsectors Focus on changing behaviors: women, youth, and nutritionObjectives1.Introducing and promoting improved and resilient varieties of food crops (maize, legumes, rice, vegetables);2.Disseminating best-bet agronomic management packages (GAPs); 3.Protecting land and water resources (incl. SAS/acidity/salinity);4.Introducing and promoting postharvest management technologies (bring quality up to market standards);5.Enhancing capacities of local communities.Rice technologiesMaize technologiesVegetable technologiesPost-harvest management technologiesAction sitesDemonstration Model (maize, rice)25 Mother Demos (5hubs in each districts with 25 learners each) 625 learners in YR 1625 Baby Demos (125 Baby Demos in each district with 15 learners each) 9,375 learners in YR 29,375 Grand Baby Demos (1,875 Grand Baby Demos in each district with at least 5 learners each) 46, 875 learners in YR 3NAFAKALead FarmersAfrica RISINGRural agro-dealer networks (RANs)NAFAKAAfrica RISINGLocal GovernmentsLead farmersRANsAfrica RISINGNAFAKASERVICE PROVIDERSApproaches usedTraining materials Field daysDonor (USAID)Beneficiary(Smallholder)Common mandateHow we make partnerships work1. Dialogue – to define common mandate, responsibilities and minimize conflicting messages (farmers, the rest)2. Apportion resources specifically to address partnership actions3. Operate as equal partners with shared accountability4. Regular review/co-learning5. Be prepared to end non-functional partnerships Donor (USAID)Beneficiary(Smallholder)Common mandate1. CG centers operate with national research institutions in all sites2. Work closely with NAFAKA team members; identify others – NGOs, private sector3. Leverage resources (N2Africa)4. Deepen work with government staff5. GIS for better targeting6. Communication and coordination (beneficiaries, team, partners, donors)How we make partnerships workMore insights - 2017 and beyond Special focus on youth  Research in Development (R-in-D) Deeper engagement with local govt. institutions Sustainability Integration with other development initiatives Technology descriptions (incl. CBA and typologies)Training of lead farmers and village based agentsFarmer Field daysSupporting development of rural retailer networks for agro-inputsPostharvest technologies Partners Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MALF) ARI Hombolo, ARI Chollima/Dakawa; ARI Selian; KATRIN; HORTI-Tengeru NAFAKA: (ACDI/VOCA, RUDI, FIPS, MVIWATA), private sector actors (marketing, processing) DAICOs: Kilosa, Mvomero, Babati, Iringa rural, Kilolo, Mbarali, Mbozi, Kongwa, Kiteto and Kilombero districts Aminata Seeds, Meru Agro, Minjingu Fertilizer Co.Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generationafrica-rising.netThe presentation has a Creative Commons licence. You are free to re-use or distribute this work, provided credit is given to ILRI.Thank You

Scaling models and approaches: Experience from the Africa RISING-NAFAKA Project, Tanzania

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