Transcript Grenada Nutmeg Sector Development Strategy

Grenada Nutmeg Sector Development Strategy
Presentation of the Grenada Nutmeg Sector National Coordinating Committee
September 2012
Our Presentation
 The Strategy and what it is all about
 Results achieved so far – 2008 to 2012
 Challenges
 Your role
Introduction
• In 2009, with funding from the EU All ACP
Agriculture Commodities Programme and
with the collaboration of the International
Trade Centre (ITC), the Ministry of
Agriculture, the GCNA and other sector
stakeholders, embarked on a
comprehensive strategy for the
development of the Grenada nutmeg
industry
Why Nutmeg?
INDUSTRY DEVASTATED BY HURRICAINES in 2004 & 2005
Social: Contributed to the livelhoods of aprox 1/3 of
population particularly in the rural areas. All farmers in
Grenada have NUTMEG trees
Economic: Increase farmer earnings, stimualte and boost
the rural economy, increase overall GDP, and increase
investment by private sector (value addittion etc) –
Linkage with all economic activities
Cultural and Historic: NUTMEG IS part of Grenada’s history
and culure
Nutmeg Sector Strategy
 The Strategy was done using a market-led
participatory stakeholder approach that focused
on domestic, regional and international market
opportunities
 The Strategy is designed to guide and support
the development of the nutmeg industry by
providing a framework and a plan for
implementation
 The Strategy highlights all the actors in the value
chain, existing resources, development activities
and donor support
Stakeholder Driven
• 120 stakeholders
came together to
develop the Strategy
• Done by Grenadians
for Grenada!
• We own it!
• We are responsible
for its
implementation
Strategy Objectives
1. Reinforce access to Market Information to enable better decisionmaking for the Sector
2. Reinforce capacity in G.C.N.A. to better compete and develop the
Nutmeg Industry in Grenada
3. Increase quality and quantity of nutmeg and mace collected and
supplied to G.C.N.A.
4. Improve access to finance for all stakeholders to facilitate sector
operations and manage risk
5. Improve Cross Ministry co-ordination and public/private
partnerships for better policy-making
6. Ensure the long term sustainability of the Nutmeg Industry in
Grenada
Vision
A world leading Industry by 2015
recognized for its top quality
nutmeg, mace and value added
products contributing to the
sustainable livelihood of the
people of Grenada
Grenada Nutmeg Sector National
Coordinating Committee
Dr. Guido Marcelle
Chairman, Pharmacogonist, Farmer
Mr. Cosmos Joseph
IICA Representative
Mr. Daniel Lewis
Ministry of Agriculture
Mr. Gregory del Sol
Ministry of Agriculture
Mr. Ronald O’Neale
Spice Research Programme
Ms. Shanta Williams-Cox Trade, Export Development
Ms. Abiola Streete
EDF, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Denis Noel
Owner, Noelville Ltd.
Mr. Franklyn Salim
Farmer
Mr. Marlon Clyne
Manager, GCNA
Mr. Terrence Moore
Unesco
GCNA
NUTMEG
Where are we now?
Before 2009
1.200 tons exported
2.Farmers not motivated to
replant
3.$EC100,000 circulating
monthly in the economy as
a result of nutmeg
4.Nutmeg not a high priority
for Government
5.Hardly any donor
intervention
6.Financial institutions not
confident of investing in the
sector
7.Little attention paid to risk
management in the sector
8.Farmers felt alienated
2012
1.Over 600 tons now exported
2.Increase in the numbers of farmers
returning to replanting and
production – over 500 acres now
replanted
3.$EC600,000 injected monthly into
the economy
4.Government supports all efforts for
the development of the industry
5.Donors show interest in Strategy
implementation
6.Financial institutions show interest
in investing in the sector
7.Increasing interest by agencies to
incorporate risk management
initiatives for the sector
8.Farmers own the process
Results to Date
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Strategy Document with a video and Implementation Plan
National Coordinating Committee for the Grenada Nutmeg Sector
Development
Establishment of targets for cleaning fields and replanting
Pre-Audit of GCNA Processing Plants in Gouyave and Beaulieu
Increase in price paid to farmers
Increase in volume exported – from 300 tons to 500 to over 600
UWI’s interest for support in the development of the sector
CDE Funding for Market Expansion, Branding and Quality
Establishment and Operations of the Spice Research Project
Study Tour to India and visit to Grenada by International Spice
Expert
Implementation of Budding Techniques
UNCTAD Study on Risk Management and Access to Finance
In-depth promotion of the Strategy
First Annual Nutmeg Festival
The Contribution of Nutmeg
Yearly results of nutmeg production GCNA (Y ear begings 1 July
and ends 30 June)
1999
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2009
6555
6626
6843
5574
1955
1996
2055
2560
9,593,606 13,229,464 12,893,890
3,566,938
1,002,172
1,202,660
1,579,070
2,897,241
3,828,858
Number of Farmers
(number)
Total production
NUTMEG GREEN
(actual WT LB)
13,012,802
Total revenue for
Farmers
EC DOLLARS 50,208,843 53,596,754 61,129,198 37,862,478 12,082,876 3,372,560
Source: Calculation using GCNA records
hurricaine sept 2004
25000 USD/MT
International Market Price now High
Grenada quantities low
Aug 2011
Industry Trends
 Prices will remain high in the short term
 With the price now high more countries have
started developing their own industries
 When the price is high and production is low, end
users may change their FORMULAS to replace
Nutmeg and Mace
 Remember the CRASH of VANILLA. …!
Summary of Implementation priorities and activities
Relative
Priority
Timing
Start
End
Sub-Objective
in Imp. Plan
1
Short Term
year 1
year 1
5.3
Monitoring and implementing framework for implementation
2
Short Term
year 1
year 1
1.1
Define data needs to support Sector operations and policy formulation (supply side and demand
side)
3
Short Term
year 1
year 1
1.2
Improve intelligence and analysis to guarantee better marketing strategies
4
Short Term
year 1
year 1
2.1
Support better Governance and professionalize G.C.N.A. to enable competitive management
5
Short Term
year 1
year 1
2.2
6
Short Term
year 1
year 2
3.2
7
Short Term
year 1
year 2
3.1
Improve access to fruit bearing trees particularly in devastated areas
8
Short Term
year 1
year 1
1.3
Improve dissemination of information
9
Short Term
year 1
year 1
4.1
Analyze actual situation to better design financial and risk management mechanisms
10
Mid Term
year 1
year 3
3.4
11
Mid Term
year 1
year 5
3.3
12
Mid Term
year 1
year 2
5.1
Align existing policies for Value Chain Integration and implementation of the Strategy
13
Mid Term
year 2
year 2
5.2
Reform of legislation and institutional strengthening for increased effectiveness
14
Mid Term
year 2
year 4
1.4
Develop a branding and promotion strategy to position Grenada’s Nutmeg as the Original One and
the world leader in quality
15
Mid Term
year 1
year 2
4.2
Design finance delivery mechanisms in co-operation with banks and stakeholders
16
Mid Term
year 1
year 5
4.4
Design Risk Management Tools
17
Mid Term
year 2
year 5
4.3
Investment promotion
18
Mid Term
year 2
year 5
2.3
Improve overall value addition and processing to secure sustainability of the Industry
19
Long Term
year 2
year 5
6.1
Research and development applied to the Nutmeg Industry (Pre-Production, Production, Product
development)
20
Long Term
year 3
year 3
2.4
Establish TECHNICAL Council with producing countries and consuming countries
21
Long Term
year 1
year 5
6.2
Change of mindset with regard to the Nutmeg Industry and farming (Entrepreneurship and youth)
22
Long Term
year 1
year 5
6.3
Promotion of equal opportunities in the long term for all Grenadian citizens
Sub-Objective Description
Increase capacity in G.C.N.A. to respond to farmer, industry and buyer requirements and improve
processes
Reinforce organization and capacity of farmers to guarantee consistent volume and quality of
supply including G.A.P.
Create Incentives to increase quantities, reduce post harvest loss and ensure consistency of
supply
Manage nutmeg tree rehabilitation/replanting efforts based on demand and establish a supply
strategy for domestic and international
The Strategy has delivered to targets
Short and medium term Strategy:
2010 - Grow Grenada production from 250 to 450 Mts: by collecting more / incentives
2011 and 2012: Grow to 500 and to 1.000 Mts: by clearing fields and improve
accessibility
2012 - 2020: Grow back to 2.000 Mts: by reorganising cropping and replanting
What can you do?
 Give consideration to the Strategy in
your policy decisions and activities
 Recognise the role of the Grenada
Nutmeg National Coordinating
Committee for driving the Strategy
 Lend support to the upcoming
Nutmeg Festival
“Respect the Grenada Nutmeg”
Plant a tree – Grow a Life
Thank You