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Core Agriculture Support
Program, 2011-2020
(CASP Phase 2)
GMS Working Group on Agriculture
Dr. Thamana Lekprichakul
Program Coordinator/Deputy WGA Manager
ASEAN Feed & Rice Symposium, Bangkok, 9 April 2014
Outline of the Presentation
1. Core Agriculture Support
Program Phase 2
2. CASP Regional Technical
Assistance
3. Key Activities
4. Regional Investment
Framework
Core Agriculture Support Program (CASP)
(2011-2020)
Vision
The Greater Mekong Subregion is recognized
as the leading producer of safe food, using
climate friendly agricultural practices and integrated
into global markets through regional economic corridors.
Pillar 1:
Food Safety
Trade
Modernization
Pillar 2:
Climate
Friendly
Agriculture
Pillar 3:
Bioenergy &
Biomass
Management
Agricultural Research and Development
Private Sector Involvement
Institutional Mechanisms for Regional
Cooperation
Implementation Structure
Working Group on
Agriculture (WGA)
(WGA Coordinators
from GMS Countries)
WGA CoChair
Director, SEER
ADB
ADB Project Officer
Development
Partners
Coordination and
Advisory
WGA Secretariat
(WGA Manager and Administrative Staff)
WGA National Secretariat
Support Units
WGA National Secretariat Support Units
National Secretariat Specialists (NSS)*
WGA National Focal Points (Counterpart)
Contact Points in Agencies/Ministries
*NSS are TA-funded
Implementing
Partners
International and
National
Consultants
Technical Assistance for CASP I & 2
Technical Assistance
Amount
(in US$M)
Implementation
Period
>3 RETAs
>3
June 2003-2014
4
July 2012-2015
14 +
Sept 2012-2017
6390 – Tranboundary Disease
6521 – Implementing CASP 1
RETA 7833
(Biomass for Bioenergy & Food
Security)
RETA 8163
(Implementing CASP 2)
RETA 6521: Accelerating Implementation of
Core Agriculture Support Program
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RETA amount: $3.164 M (breakdown below)
ADB : $1.5 M; PRC Fund: $0.25 M; IFAD :$0.20M(parallel)
FAO : $0.714 M(in-kind); GMS : $0.250 M(in-kind)
• Implementation Period: 2008-2014
• Project Outputs :
1. Implementation of the Strategy for Biotechnology and
Biosafety Initiated
2. Agriculture Information and Network Service Development
and Use Promoted
3. Rural Renewable Energy
4. Cross-border Trade Facilitation
RETA 6521: CASP 1 (cont.)
Minor change in scope in 2012
• GMS Drought Management
– Develop drought monitoring & warning system
– Develop drought vulnerable maps
– Cost-benefit analysis for economic loss due to
drought
– Capacity development
– Knowledge products
• Project Status: for extension for 1 year
TA 6390: Transboundary Animal Disease
Control for Poverty Reduction in the GMS
• ADB Approval: Feb 2007; TA total amount is $1.65 M
• Impact: to contribute to the larger goal of reducing
poverty in poor livestock farming communities in the
GMS, through better control of TAD, increased
production of safer food, and enhanced opportunities for
smallholders to access higher value markets, in order to
sell their livestock and livestock products.
• Project Status: Requesting ADB to extended
completion date to 2015 to carry forward the planned
pilot activities on cross-border livestock tracability
system and awareness raising materials
TA 7833: Capacity Building for the
Efficient Use of Biomass for Bioenergy &
Food Security
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ADB Approval: June 2011
RETA Amount: $4 M
Implementation Period: 2011-2014
Impact: Improved access to clean bionergy and
enhanced food security.
• Outcome: Enhanced capacity for efficient
utilization of biomass for scale-up production of
clean bioenergy and organic soil amendments.
• Project Status: TA is being implemented by a
consulting firm
RETA 8163: Implementing Core
Agriculture Support Program Phase II
in the GMS
• Initial Budget: $7.5M from Sida with additional
financing from various development partners i.e.
– $5M NDF and $0.5 ADB for N-cycle
– $1M Swiss Gov’t for ‘green water’ management
• Impact: agricultural sector that is more integrated
and climate-friendly in the GMS.
• Outcome: enhanced market access for
environmentally-friendly agricultural products
produced by smallholders
TA 7833 Efficient Use of Biomass
for Bioenergy and Food Security
in the GMS
-TA amount $4 million
-Implementing Period 2011-2014
TA 7833 Efficient Use of Biomass for
Bioenergy and Food Security in the GMS
• Output 1: Enhanced regional cooperation on
bioenergy development that safeguards and
fosters food security;
• Output2: Climate-friendly, gender-responsive
biomass investment projects pilot tested;
• Output 3: Enhanced capacity for the efficient
use of biomass;
• Output 4: Knowledge products developed and
disseminated.
Cambodia – Rice Residues
10,000,000
National Rice
Paddy
Production
Theoretical
Rice Husk
9,000,000
8,000,000
Tonnes
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
Theoretical
Rice Bran
4,000,000
3,000,000
Theoretical
Rice Straw
2,000,000
1,000,000
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
TA 7833: Output 1
• Review of National Policies
• International Best Practice Standards,
Labelling and Certification
• National Working Groups on Standards
• Regional Forums
Working Group Priorities
Priority
Organic Rice
Biogas
Digester
Standards
Biofertilizer
Standards
Climate
friendly Rice
CAM
LAO
VIE
TA 7833: Output 2
• Selected proposed technologies – Improved
Cook Stoves, Bioslurry from biogas
production, Biochar
• 6 feasibility studies in Viet Nam and
Cambodia
• A rapid assessment of biomass use option for
Laos PDR
• Review of existing business models
Feasibility Studies on Pilot Investments
• Demonstrating the Production and Use of Biochar
• Scale-Up the Use of Biochar from Rice Husks in ClimateFriendly Rice Production
• Scaling-Up Adoption of Improved Cook Stoves
• Scaling-Up Proven Biogas Technology and Efficient
Bioslurry Management PracticesPilot Investment Project to
Scale-Up Efficient Bioslurry Management Practices within
the Viet Nam National Biogas Program
• Rapid Appraisal for Efficient Utilization of Biomass for
Bioenergy and Food Security
Improved Cook Stoves
 Business Model: aggregating demand and
incentivize sales promotion
 e.g., Viet Nam Women’s Union linked to producers of
approved stoves, receive training and incentives to
sell stoves.
 First sale campaign: 3days sales of 300 and 80
achieved in the two districts
Bioslurry
• Biogas programs
– Evaluate
environmental
impact of slurry
• Cumulative effects
are significant
– est. of 150,000 m3
per annum in 1
commune
• Limited use of slurry 5
to 30%
• Pilot systems to move
slurry to home
gardens or
composting
• Business model –
production of slurry
enriched compost by
women and farmer
group
Biochar Upscaling Findings
• Safety issues identified in local production
technologies, particularly from rice husk
• Move focus from
– “Production” to “use”
• demand focus
– “Soil Amendment” to part of “nutrient
delivery”
• From public good “carbon” to private good “
agronomic benefit”
Increases pH
Reduced greenhouse gas
Fluxes (CH4, N2O)
Cation
Exchange
Capacity
(with ageing)
Improved microbial
associations
Improves soil
water retention
Adds nutrients / more
efficient use of soil
nutrients
BIOCHAR
Improves soil structure
Stores carbon in soil for > 1000 years
Biochar Pilots
Product Development
•Public and private
sector joint initiative
•Provide product
development grant
funds for biofertiliser
formulations and
production including
biochar
Product Testing
•Research
demonstrations
•Farmer demonstration
plots and farmer field
schools
• Rice and
vegetables
•Womens home garden
training
Laos PDR
Business Model:
Linking local entrepreneurs with
biomass technologies
 production of composts
production of bio fertiliser
Introduce biochar kilns
example Cambodia
Introduce small scale bio-digestors
Biochar Health and Safety tests
• Testing of locally available char resources
• Characterisation tests – completed
• Presence of crystalline silica - awaiting final test
results
TA 7833: Output 3
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Capacity Building
Study tours
Courses on Biochar biofertilizer
Participation in regional events
TA 7833: Output 4
• Technical knowledge products
• Biomass Assessment for CLV
• Biobrief series
TA 8163-REG: Implementation of Core
Agriculture Support Program Phase II
TA 8163-REG: Implementation of Core
Agriculture Support Program Phase II
• Initial Budget: $7.5M from Sida with additional
financing from various development partners i.e.
– $5M NDF and $0.5 ADB for N-cycle
• Impact: agricultural sector that is more integrated
and climate-friendly in the GMS.
• Outcome: enhanced market access for
environmentally-friendly agricultural products
produced by smallholders.
Outputs
1.Strengthened regional framework and
capacity for agri-food quality management
2.Established e-trade on eco-friendly agri-food
production for smallholders
3.Increased adoption of gender-responsive
and climate-friendly agriculture
4.Knowledge management and dissemination
5.Strengthened regional cooperation on
agriculture
RETA 8163: Additional
Financing
• Additional financing approved in Nov 13:
$5.0 m (NDF) and $0.5m (ADB) for Output 3 gender-responsive and climate-friendly agriculture:
(i) GMS-wide regional cooperation on harmonized
policies, standards, and regulations on efficient
use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer;
(ii) pilot investment models to scale up efficient
nitrogen fertilizer (in CAM, LAO, MYN);
(iii) GMS-wide institutional capacity building on
efficient nitrogen-cycle management and
greenhouse gas mitigation
Expected Outputs with
• By 2017:
• Road maps for regional policy
framework and adoption of common
carbon accounting standards to monitor
and promote improvements in nitrogenuse efficiency
• 10% increase crop yield/unit of fertilizer
applied in project sites
TA 8163-REG: Additional $1M from ADB
Water Financing Partnership Facility
for ‘green’ water management
• For ADB management approval by Q2 2014
• To finance additional activities under:
– Output 3: Increased adoption of gender-responsive
and climate-friendly agriculture: rainwater harvesting,
soil moisture management i.e. mulching, adding soil
organic matter, and terracing (pilot projects on green
water management in rainfed agriculture in CLM)
– Output 4: Facilitated knowledge management and
dissemination: Conduct of regional studies and policy
supports on green water management
TA 8163-REG: Output 1
• Strategy for the implementation
of PGS developed
– PGS is a community-based
cerfication system for safe
food for smallholder farmers.
– The goal is to identify and
implement at least 12 pilot
projects, two in each
countries, to test new
innovative business models
to scale up PGS in the region.
• PGS regional workshop
conducted
TA 8163-REG: Output 2
• Capacity building for
farmers on market access
for domestic and export
markets, starting with Lao
and Thai farmers
• Initial consultations with the
Foreign Economic
Cooperation Center of the
Ministry of Agriculture of
the PRC on enhancing the
AINS into e-trade forum
(possible additional funding from
PRC in 2014 to be further
discussed)
TA 8163-REG: Output 3
• Consulting engaged to identify/implement PPP projects to
enhance emerging value chains
• Government officials supported to attend Training Program
on Chemical Management Strategies in Sweden, organized
by a Swedish Chemicals Agency
• Jointly organized with the Phnom Penh Plan Human
Resource Development under the theme “Enhancing
Regional Competitiveness and Sustainability of Agriculture
Sector”
• Co-financed training on contract farming organized by FAO
• Participated in awareness raising activities with GMS
Environment Operations Center and ADB/FAO/WOCAN
Regional High-level consultation on Gender, Food and
Nutrition Security Priorities for the Asia Pacific region
TA 8163-REG: Output 4
• Draft CASP 2 communication
strategy
• Initiate development of GMSWGA web site
• CASP 2 brochure; DVDs on
climate-friendly agriculture,
compost making technology,
biochar application as soil
amendment, post-harvest
technology of fruits and
vegetables.
TA 8163-REG: Output 5
• WGA 10 and Joint Knowledge
Event with WGE organized in Lao
PDR
• WGA Manager replaced
• Recruitment of NSS staff in PRC
and CAM is ongoing.
• Hired Program Coordinator,
Knowledge Management
Specialist, and Administrative
Officer. Recruitment ongoing for
Finance and Management
Specialist, Procurement
Specialist, Implementation
Specialist…
Other ADB Projects
contributing to CASP
Phase II
Collaboration with ADBI
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Project Name: Agricultural Productivity and Natural
Resource Management (AP and NRM)
Participating Countries: CLMV
Project Duration: Nov 2011 - Mar 2016
Donors: include ADBI, ADB, ASEAN Secretariat
Project Status:
– training programs organized: in February 18-22,
2013 in partnership with Mekong Institute and New
Zealand Aid Programme, and in Sept 2013 in
Bangkok
– Regional policy forum in Myanmar in May 2013
Investment: GMS Flood and Drought Risk
Management and Mitigation
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Loan/grant amount: $104 million
CAM: Loan Nos 2970 & 8262, Grant 0330
LAO & VIE: Loan 2936, Grant 0316 & 0317
• Implementation period: 2013-2018
• Board Approval: 12 Dec 2012
• Project Description: Build Capacity of
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communities in lower Mekong basin against
floods and droughts.
Key outputs: stronger regional
coordination for management of flood and
drought events, upgraded water
management infrastructure; and enhances
capacity for community based F&D
management
Mekong river flooding W.E. Garrett
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Investment: Trade Facilitation- Improved
Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS)
Handling in the GMS
ADB Board Approval: CAM/LAO were approved on 26
June 2012; VIE was approved on 22 November 2012.
Implementation Period: October 2012 – August 2017
(CAM/LAO); April 2013 – June 2018 (VIE)
Loan amount: $25.87 million for CAM/LAO
Grant amount: $11.0 million for Lao PDR
Loan/Grant amount: $11.72 M for VIE
The Project:
The project will strengthen institutions and operational
and management capacities in CAM, LAO and VIE for
operating cost-effective SPS systems that facilitate trade
and protect health.
RETA 8096: Improving Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Handling in GMS Trade
(piggy-backed to CAM/LAO/VIE loans and grant)
 Grant amount: $750,000
 Implementation period: August 2012-August 2017
 Impact and Outcome:
The impact of the TA is that AFF products become
safer, more efficiently produced, and traded in greater
quantities. The outcome is effective and wellconnected SPS management systems, which will
contribute to enhanced intra-regional trade, export
competitiveness and protection of health.
Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR):
Capacity Enhancement of SPS Handling
Arrangement to Improve Trade Facilitation
TA will focus on promoting Customs interface with
SPS agencies, and SPS capacity development to
promote regional cooperation and harmonization
Project Outcome: Enhanced SPS management
system to cooperate with customs administrations
in promoting trade in GMS
Processing Period:
Concept Clearance: 02 Jul 2013
Fact-finding: 19 Aug 2013 to 10 Sep 2013
Investment: Low Carbon Agricultural
Support Project (VIE)
 Loan amount: $74 million, approved Dec 2012
 Implementation period : 2013-2018
 Project Description:
Activities are parts of climate change (CC)
mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in VIE.
Enhance climate smart agriculture
development and practices focused on
strengthening Low Carbon Agriculture (LCA)
policies and institutions;
Establishing infrastructure support for agriwaste management;
Enhancing LCA technology and development
transfer.
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RETA 7493: Addressing Pre- and Postharvest Challenges of Rice Supply Chain
RETA Amount: $ 2 million for CAM, PHI, THA, VIE
Project Outputs:
1. Reduce pre-harvest losses through field resistance
screening method and germplasm country strategies
2. reduced postharvest losses through technology and
mgt options, agri-extension/advice and post-harvest
networks
● Project Status:
 germplasm & field resistance screening methods and
successful dissemination of pre-harvest methods &
banning of pest control meds in THA and VIE
 Post harvest work with NARS
RETA 7495: Support for the ASEAN+3
Integrated Food Security Framework
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RETA amount: $2 million (JSF)
Project Components:
 Establish ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve
 Action plan for expanded and stable rice trade
 Promote usage of ASEAN Food Security Information
System (AFSIS)
Project Status:
 APTERR rules and procedures for endorsement in Feb
2013
 Pilot ASEAN Rice Trade Forum endorsed by ASEAN+3
as a regular activity
 AFSIS to become a permanent mechanism by 2013
Strategic Research for Sustainable
Food & Nutrition Security in Asia (1)
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RETA amount: $1.4M for CAM, LAO, PHI, THA, VIE
Board Approval: Dec 2011
Project Outputs :
1. Adopt eco-based management methods to reduce rice pest
outbreaks, and viable postharvest rice technologies
2. Develop innovations and partnership investments for watersaving technologies and safe food supply chains;
3. Develop demand-driven and results-based strategic action plan
for ARD of Asian DMCs
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Project Status: On Pre-harvest:
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Focused on upscaling TA activities (multimedia campaigns
and education entertainment TV series-Ecological
Engineering TV)
Strategic Research for Sustainable
Food & Nutrition Security in Asia (2)
Project Status: On Pre-harvest (con’t):
• Engaged governments of THA and VIE in project advocacy
• Presented at 34th ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and World
Bank's Forum for Agri-risk Management on Rice in Asia.
• Approved parallel funding for two projects initiated by the TA
Project Status: On Post-harvest:
•Established business plans and models for hermetic storage
systems for seed producers (PHI), combine harvesting services
(CAM), and drying services (CAM & PHI) and established link
between rice producers and local supply chains for hermetic
storage systems
•Conducted skills and capacity building in three countries.
•Ongoing research on mycotoxin contamination in rice grains
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RETA 7996: Innovative Financing for AgriFood Value Chains (AFVC)
RETA amount: $1.5M for Cambodia
Project Outputs :
1. policy report for inclusive and sustainable AFVC financing to
BAN and CAM,
2. innovative AFVC finance business models for smallholder
farms and SMAEs
3. application of a knowledge platform on innovative AFVC
financing by selected DMCs.
• Project Status:
 International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
engaged for Q 1 and 3; individual consultants for Q 2
 Planning workshop on 11-13 April 2013 in Beijing
CAM: Climate Resilient Rice
Commercialization Sector
Development Program
• Impact: Increased net
incomes of stakeholders
along the rice value chain
• Board approval: June
2013 (3 loans, 2 grants)
$87.4M
• Project Outcome:
Enhanced production of
quality rice in Cambodia
while preserving the natural
resource base
MYA: Enhancing Rural Livelihoods and
Incomes
• Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
grant of $12M approved in Dec
2013
• Impact: Improved agricultural
productivity and enhanced
livelihoods contributing to reduced
rural poverty in Ayeyarwady Delta
Region, the Central Dry Zone, Kayin
State, and the Shan State Plateau
• Outcome: Improved essential
social and productive rural
infrastructure in the project-assisted
villages
GMS East-West Economic Corridor
Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project
(formerly Rural Access Improvement
Project Along the EWEC)
• $60M loan for LAO approved in Sept 2013
• Impact: Increased household incomes in the
project areas
• Outcome: Increased agricultural productivity in
the project areas
• Description of Project Outputs: Improved
agriculture infrastructure Increased capacity of
farmers to manage and use agriculture
infrastructure efficiently Efficient project
management
Sustainable Natural Resource Management
and Productivity Enhancement Project
• Approved $20 M grant in Feb 2009 for Lao
• Impact: More efficient and sustainable natural
resource management and improved sector
productivity.
• Outcome: Enhanced institutional capacity at
provincial and national levels to manage natural
resource utilization in a sustainable manner.
• Description of Project Outputs: 1. Capacity
building for ANR Sector management; 2. Investment
in Resource Management and Productivity
Enhancement; 3. Efficient project management
Thank you very much