7th
semester
Logical Framework Approach - Vegetable
market management system
Balkhu, Kathmandu
GROUP 5
NREPESH THAPA, TILAK DHITAL, RUCHI STHAPIT,
SUSHANT DULAL, KANIKA GURUNG, PRATIKSHA
GAUTAM
PROJECT IMPACT ASSESMENT | ER. Deepak Shrestha
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Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………….. 2
Background…………………………………………………………………….. 2
Location Map…………………………………………………………………... 3
Report Design and Data Source………………………………………………... 3
Objectives………………………………………………………………………. 4
Stakeholder Analysis …………………………………………………………... 5
Problem Analysis………………………………………………………………. 8
Objectives Analysis…………………………………………………………….. 9
Alternative Analysis……………………………………………………………. 10
Defining the Element- Project Matrix…………………………………………... 11
Determining the assumptions and establishing indicators ……………………… 12
Design Summary of the Project Framework Matrix (PFM)…………………….. 13
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………….. 15
References……………………………………………………………………….. 15
Pictures…………………………………………………………………………... 16
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Background
Urban agriculture includes vegetable production within cities or on the outskirts of cities.
People's livelihoods are greatly improved by urban agriculture, which ranges from home
subsistence farming to commercial farming. Urban agriculture is a significant contributor to
urban households' livelihood strategies in developing countries.
Nepal is a developing country whose economy is based on agriculture. Agriculture is the
principal economic activity, with two-thirds of the population working in it. Nepal's agriculture
industry accounts for 31% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture is a source
of income for a large percentage of Nepalese households. Vegetable production, as a substantial
sector of the economy, has a significant impact on farmers' economic conditions.
Even in the densely populated Kathmandu Valley, significant areas of land beyond the city limits
are dedicated to agriculture. As a result of the strong demand for vegetables in metropolitan areas
such as Kathmandu Valley, the number of vegetable producers is growing by the day. Because of
the high demand for perishable goods like vegetables, most farmers in urban and peri-urban
regions are turning to commercial vegetable farming.
Introduction
The meaning of the phrase "public market" has evolved over time and continues to vary by
location. The term "public market" in Nepal refers to vegetable marketplaces that sell fresh fruits
and vegetables. In general, these vendors can be permanent, semi-permanent (morning evening
shift), or movable.
Permanent markets have set locations and comprise several merchants under one roof, according
to Kathmandu. Vendors must pay a rental fee for the space they occupy. They have hoarding
boards, or formal signage, with the name of the market written on them. Permanent markets are
normally open throughout the day and seven days a week. Fruit and vegetables of all kinds are
sold at these markets.
The Balkhu fruit and vegetable market is Nepal's largest wholesale agricultural market. It's in the
Nepalese capital of Kathmandu. The Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market Development
manages and operates the market. The Nepal government developed the market as a wholesale
center in Kalimati in 1987 with a budget of NPR 4.6 million from the United Nations Capital
Development Fund. Sellers must sell at least five kilograms in the market. There's also a retail
market where small business owners can offer their wares.
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Location Map – Balkhu, Kathmandu
Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 1. Google Map location from National College to Balkhu Vegetable
Market
Report design and information collection
The report design we used for this study "Logical Framework Approach - Vegetable market
management system” is a descriptive research design which will describe the problem stated
situation and the characteristics of the population through systematic information collection to
provide a clear picture. Furthermore, reading resources for the subject are easily available.
Data Source
The data will only be qualitative whereas primary data will be collected through key information
interview (KII) similarly for secondary sources several articles, journals, records will be taken
into consideration.
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Projective Objective
Introduction of better Plans and
Policies
Relief for the concerned stakeholders
by proper management
To study and understand the
existing problems and issues of
Balkhu vegetable market
Review of existing plans and policies
Implementation of Problem solving
methods followed by several
officials, i.e. vegetable market
committee, local government etc.
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Stakeholder Analysis
Name of
stakeholder
Roles of
stakeholder
Problem of
stakeholders
Expectation of
stakeholder
Vendors
To provide fresh
vegetables and
fruits to the
general public
Inadequate
market security
and service
To receive
proper security
Lack of waste
management
Proper solid
waste
management and
sustainable
environment
Waste of fruits
and vegetables
Environmental
pollution
Physical
infrastructure,
i.e. Drainage
problem is
prominent
mostly due to
clogging of the
solid waste in
the drainage.
Development of
physical
infrastructure
Strategy to
solve the
problem
Ensuring the
safety of vendors
and general
public from any
kind of threat,
i.e. robbery,
accident by
providing better
security service,
i.e. installment
of CCTV,
increasing the
number of
security officials
Creating a policy
where local
government
buys the
remaining fruits
and vegetable in
a cost effective
way and
distribute to the
needy ones
Creating
awareness
among farmers,
sellers and
buyers regarding
management of
vegetable waste
and managing
waste pickup in
a frequent basis
Road dust
cleanup in a
regular basis
most probable
time at night
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Creation of
excellent
infrastructure so
that concern
stakeholders
don’t need to
worry about
basic as well as
natural issues
General Public
To purchase the
fruits and
vegetables
provided by the
vendors in an
effective way
Lack of proper
physical
infrastructure,
i.e. lack of sales
space
Development of
physical
infrastructure
and proper
traffic
management
especially in
peak hours
Development of
proper
infrastructure for
general public to
have sufficient
space to move as
well as park
their vehicles
Lack of
digitalization
Ease in
exchanging
process by
making people
digital friendly
At least
managing the
traffic in peak
hours in the
open market area
effectively, so
that people can
exchange goods
with an ease
No proper
coordination
between the
governmental
bodies
Expectation to
have proper
coordination
between the
governmental
bodies, i.e.
Ministry of
Agricultural
Development
(MoAD),
Kathmandu
Valley
Development
Authority
(KVDA) etc. for
proper
Proper
coordination
between the
governmental
bodies, i.e.
Ministry of
Agricultural
Development
(MoAD),
Kathmandu
Valley
Development
Authority
(KVDA),
Ministry of
Urban
Traffic
congestion
Officials
(Balkhu Fruits
and Vegetable
Market
Development
Board)
To develop a
market for
increasing
production of
fruits and
vegetables, to
ensure
competitive flow
of vegetables, to
contribute to the
economic sector
through
increased
productivity.
Lack of funding
Lack of
implementation
of plans and
strategies
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management of
the market
To receive
adequate
funding
To solve the
issues of
concerned
stakeholder by
implementing
proper plans and
policies
Development
(MoUD),
Ministry of
Land Reform
and
Management,
Ministry of
Federal Affairs
and Local
Development
(MoFALD),
Kathmandu
Metropolitan
City (KMC),
Department of
Archeology
(DOA) etc. to
make proper
micro as well as
macro level
planning and
strategy
Development of
proper strategies
to receive the
required budget
from the
concerned
governmental
body
Initiation and
proper
monitoring of
the project after
the initiation
process so that
the project
completes in the
successful way.
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Problem Analysis
Problem analysis involves identifying what the main problems are and establishing the cause and
effect relationships which result in, and flow from, these problems such as an inadequate market
security and service Lack of waste management, Waste of fruits and vegetables, Environmental
pollution, Physical infrastructure, i.e. Drainage problem is prominent mostly due to clogging of
the solid waste in the drainage etc. Now for problem analysis a major important thing is to
understand the cause and effect relationship of the problem stated in the above table. The
problem analysis is undertaken by identifying the main problems and developing a 'problem tree'
through an analysis of cause and effects.
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Objectives Analysis
An Objective Tree is a Problem Tree that is transformed into a set of future solutions to the
problems. Each negative problem is converted into an objective by rewriting it as a positive
future statement and showing if the objective has been met or not. Let's look at the following
objective tree below and figure out how each problem can be solved:
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Alternative Analysis
Alternative analysis shows how the alternate ways of market analysis and problem analysis could
make an impact on the improvement of the Balkhu vegetable market. This will be the evaluation
made based on what was the first alternative for market regulation and market capitalization and
its development in overall sectors.
Option I
Effective waste management system and regulation of waste management
Option II
Digitalization and home delivery for reducing market congestion and
formalize the market
Option III
Effective market evaluation and market studies for better solution form
the governing authority
Option I
The analysis of the Kalimati vegetable market indicated that the highest waste category was
80% organic waste with 20% followed by plastic, paper and paper products. This indicates great
potential for producing compost and feeding animals from organic waste and reusing and
recycling other materials with only about 10% going to final disposal if resource recovery is
maximized.
Option II
The public is generally willing to pay higher for the vegetables if the level of services is
improved, in other hand it reduces the crowd and pollution in the marketplace. If we consider
today's population, digitalization is the only way to keep the Kalimati vegetable market
sustainable as everyone is busy with their work, when they will get their daily necessity at their
doorstep they will be more likely to prefer it.
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Option III
Current poor management practices such as open burning and open dumping should be stopped
immediately. Public-private partnership may offer opportunities for operational efficiency and
cost effectiveness. Better transportation and digitalization will give facilities to Consumers,
wholesale and retail traders, along with fruits and vegetables producers.
Estimating overall supply demand and consumption of any agricultural product Is necessary in
order to review the adequacy of existing facilities or projection of demand for new facilities.
Based upon market information farmers, traders, government officials, consumers and concerned
stakeholders can perform their activities effectively and efficiently, boosting the competitive
vegetable market. Forecasting of future demand is necessary to guide farmers in their production
planning, information can be supplied through mass media (newspaper, radio, television, internet
etc.) Policies regarding Market Management should be formed and implemented to strengthen
the economic aspect of kalimati market management and function with service oriented and
commercial ethics. Making policies regarding good Incentives and services for staff are
necessary, with it carrying out works regarding packaging, grading and quality determination of
agricultural products is necessary for that use of technology and machinery training to the staff is
necessary.
Defining the Element- Project Matrix
Goal

To improve the vegetable market.
Purpose

To have parking facilities and to reduce / manage waste.
Inputs

To arrange funds from Balkhu Fruits and Vegetable Market
Development Board.
To purchase dustbins from the market.
Construction of the parking space.
Increase market area.
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

Activities



Meeting with the stakeholders for exploring parking space.
Rotten fruits and vegetables can be given to the farmers for
making manures.
Installment of dustbins in different areas of the market and have
daily garbage collection.
To formulate new policies.




Proper parking facilities for both buyers and vendors.
Decrease in the amount of rotten fruits and vegetables.
Coordination among the stakeholders.
Proper creation of vegetable market for efficient productivity.
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Outputs
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Determining the Assumption and Establishing Indicator
1.Goal
To improve the vegetable
market.
Indicator
Significant reduction in
unmanaged waste, parking.
Establishment of a sustainable
market system with well
managed infrastructure and
storage space and
digitalization of market
systems.
2.Purpose
To have parking facilities and to
reduce / manage waste.
3.Output
Indicator
Redesigned market
infrastructure with separate
section for storage, disposal,
parking and shopping area
Indicator
Proper parking facilities for both Improved physical
buyers and vendors.
infrastructure.
Decrease in the amount of rotten Digitized market system with
fruits and vegetables.
facilities like online shopping
and home delivery.
Coordination among the
stakeholders.
Stakeholders, government and
concerned authorities working
Proper creation of vegetable
together in market regulation.
market for efficient productivity.
Assumption
Proper coordination between
Vendors, General Public,
Officials (Balkhu Fruits and
Vegetable Market Development
Board) and Government Bodies
is achieved.
Assumption
Infrastructure is redesigned and
sectioned
Vendors, general public and
other concerned authorities are
well informed about parking,
storage and disposal system
Assumption
Cleanliness, and crowd
management is maintained after
proper redesign of the market
Vendors, general public and
concerned authorities are
cooperative.
Vendors and General Public
adapting to digitalization of the
market
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4.Activities
5.Inputs
Meeting with the stakeholders to To arrange funds from Balkhu
explore parking space.
Fruits and Vegetable Market
Development Board.
Rotten fruits and vegetables can
be given to the farmers for
To purchase dustbins from the
making manures.
market.
Install dustbins in different areas Construction of the parking
of the market and have daily
space.
garbage collection.
Assumption
Availability of required funds.
Proper waste management
system is enforced.
Timely execution of planned
projects and good coordination
among authorities.
Maintenance of the market with
proper and timely monitoring.
To formulate new policies.
Summary of Project Framework Matrix (PFM)
Project Title:
Project Target
Vegetable Market
Management System
Means of
Verification
Goal
To improve the
vegetable market of
Balkhu.
Development of
vegetable market of
Balkhu.
Project Purpose
Finding proper
parking space and
proper disposal area
near Balkhu.
To have parking
facilities and reduce/
manage waste
Comparing the sales
data and
improvement in
vegetable
management
practices.
Weekly monitoring
and evaluation of
market area and
system
Assumptions / Risk
Proper coordination
between Vendors,
General Public,
Officials (Balkhu
Fruits and Vegetable
Market Development
Board) and
Government Bodies
is achieved.
Infrastructure is
redesigned
Vendors, general
public and other
concerned authorities
are well informed
about parking, storage
and disposal system
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Components /
Outputs
Proper creation of
vegetable market for
effective productivity.
Proper parking
facilities for both
buyers and vendors.
Decrease in the
amount of rotten
fruits and vegetables.
Improve sales and
service system of
vegetable market.
Sales data and report.
Allocating standard
parking space.
Cleanliness, and
crowd management is
maintained after
proper redesign of the
market
Vendors, general
public and concerned
authorities are
cooperative.
Bringing the quality
of harvested fruits
and vegetables.
Coordination among
the stakeholders.
Project Activities
Meeting with the
stakeholders for
exploring parking
space.
Rotten fruits and
vegetables can be
given to the farmers
for making manures.
Installment of
dustbins in different
areas of the market
and have daily
garbage collection.
To formulate new
policies
Stakeholders,
government and
concerned authorities
working together in
market regulation.
Inputs / resources
Budget
Materials
Manpower
Reports by Balkhu
Fruits and Vegetable
Market Board.
Timely execution of
planned projects and
good coordination
among authorities.
Maintenance of the
market with proper
and timely
monitoring.
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Conclusion
In the context of Nepal, the vegetable sector market is developing, and the country is in the
process of being self-sufficient in terms of fresh vegetable supply. A comprehensive vegetable
market policy is essential to adequately manage, govern, and expand the vegetable market. The
primary aspects of the policy to be addressed, according to this study, are the improvement of the
market information system, market infrastructures, and waste management system. It should also
emphasize market inclusion and location in city planning and architecture, as well as methodical
administration of the city's current markets.
References
(n.d.). Retrieved from MPDI: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/3/889/htm
(n.d.). Retrieved from Health Bridge:
https://healthbridge.ca/dist/library/Study_of_Vegetable_Markets_in_Kathmandu.pdf
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Pictures during the Field Visit
Figure 1 Unmanaged Parking - Balkhu Vegetable Market
Figure 3 one of the group member during field visit
Figure 2 Vegetable and other waste on the footpaths
Figure 4 one of the group member during field visit