Progress in PIM (3.1)
by ICRAF
Jason Donovan
IFPRI; Washington, D.C.
11 July 2013
What’s ahead
1. Major lines of R&D in PIM 3.1
2. Outputs so far (2013)
3. Some outcomes (IDOs)
4. Links with other CRPs
5. Links with other CG centers
6. Next steps
Major R&D lines (PIM 3.1)
1. Assessing the
performance of tree
fruit value chains
(Peru, Kenya,
Cameroon) – a
chance to shake up
debates on
“underutilized
fruits”
Major R&D lines (PIM 3.1)
2. Comparative
review of guides
for value chain
analysis and
development – a
collaboration with
CTA
Major R&D lines (PIM 3.1)
3. Promoting 5Capitals:
articles, books,
websites, training
events, supported
applications
4. New research on value
chains and nutrition –
options for increased
tree fruit consumption
in growing urban areas
Outputs
Assessing the performance of tree fruit VCs
(Peru, Kenya, Cameroon):
• Conceptual framework, with strong focus on VC
performance
• Context analysis & data collection tools elaborated
Comparative review of VC guides:
• Final report delivered to CTA
• Report in layout (CTA)
• Journal article elaborated
Outputs
5Capitals:
• 5Capitals case study companion (in press)
• 2 journal articles submitted (Food Policy,
JADEE)
• 30 NGO staff trained (Latin America)
New research: value chains and nutrition
• Seed fund proposal
• Beginnings of a conceptual framework
Outcomes (IDOs)
5Capitals
– Consultancy with ISEAL: use of 5Capitals for
assessing the poverty impacts of certification
systems
– Proposal FLO: W Africa fairtrade cocoa
assessment
– New collaboration with McKnight Foundation
– New discussions with Ford Foundation
Outcomes (IDOs)
New research: value chains and nutrition
• Seed fund proposal approved
• Advances in coordination (within ICRAF)
• New partner for urban-focused, nutritionrelated research in Peru – IIN
Linkages with other CRPs
CRP4
• Seed fund proposal approved
• Participation in kick-off workshop at IFPRI in May
• Participation in CGIAR Science Forum in September
• Intensive collaboration with IFPRI for elaboration of
major proposal for 2014
CRP6
• Benchmarking cooperative business performance
(current research: cacao in Peru)
Linkages with other CG centers
Existing linkages
• Bioversity International: 5Capitals case study
companion; ISEAL consultancy; FLO proposal
• IFPRI: New research around VCs and nutrition
• CIP: 5Capitals methodology and case study companion
Interests in new collaboration…
• Value chain performance assessment
• Facilitating learning for improved VC development
(implementation of 5Capitals)
• Benchmarking business performance
• Tools for assessing risk, vulnerability
Next steps
• Full steam ahead with case studies on value
chain development for less-known tree fruits
• Continued interaction with ISEAL, FLO, and
foundations related to 5Capitals
• Engagement with PIM on design on platforms
for facilitating tools and improving tool
implementation and design
• Implementation of VC/nutrition seed grant
Business environment
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Consumer environment
Access to market information
Access to inputs
Infrastructure
Service offer (technical,
business, and financial)
Regulations
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Access to information on UUF
Product availability
Substitutes
Product positioning (culture,
perceptions)
Regulations
Chain performance and resilience
Performance
drivers
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Sales growth, access to new markets
Innovation in production, processing, and marketing
Ability to meet buyer expectations (quality, volume,
cost)
Adequate systems to provide food safety
Relationship with other chain actors (information flow,
contracts, cooperation, coordination, competition)
Capacities and strategies of
linked smallholders
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Livelihood strategies
Productive assets (human,
social, natural, financial, and
physical capitals)
Income flows, debts and
savings
Performance
drivers
Capacities and strategies of
linked businesses
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Business strategies
Productive assets (human,
social, natural, financial, and
physical capitals)
Income flows, debts and
savings