TERMS OF
REFERENCE FOR CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL ANALYSIS OF RWANDA’s AGRICULTURE BUDGET
EXPENDITURE -2014/2015
INTRODUCTION
Recognizing
the dire food security situation of the African continent and the longstanding
neglect of agricultural inv
the dire food security situation of the African continent and the longstanding
neglect of agricultural inv
estment, in 2003 the Heads of State and Government
of the African Union (AU) adopted the “Maputo Declaration on Agriculture and
Food Security in Africa.” The declaration committed African countries “to
adopt sound policies for agricultural and rural development, and commit
[themselves] to allocating at least 10% of national budgetary resources for
their implementation within five years,” in line with the framework of the
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). Governments
also committed themselves to “engage in consultations at national and regional
levels with civil society organizations and other key stakeholders, including
the small-scale and traditional farmers, private sector, women and youth
associations, etc., aimed at promoting their active participation in all
aspects of agricultural and food production
In
2007, Rwanda became the first country to sign a CAADP Compact. By May
2011, 26 countries had officially signed on to the CAADP agenda.
Nevertheless, to date only 8 of these countries have met the commitment of 10%
budgetary allocation to agriculture, which was due to be reached in 2008.
Even among these countries, there is debate as to whether government claims of
agricultural investment are consistent with actual spending.
2007, Rwanda became the first country to sign a CAADP Compact. By May
2011, 26 countries had officially signed on to the CAADP agenda.
Nevertheless, to date only 8 of these countries have met the commitment of 10%
budgetary allocation to agriculture, which was due to be reached in 2008.
Even among these countries, there is debate as to whether government claims of
agricultural investment are consistent with actual spending.
Rwandan
civil society organizations (CSOs) have made substantial progress since the
devastation of the 1994 genocide. However, the capacity of civil society
to engage the government in advocacy and lobbying efforts and to hold it
accountable for its decisions remains weak.[1] This has resulted in a limited voice for CSOs, including
smallholder farmer organizations, in decision-making processes surrounding
agricultural policy. Women smallholder farmers in particular experience
multiple barriers to effective engagement in public accountability processes,
including limited avenues by which to express their needs and views and low
capacity and awareness to engage through existing channels. A 2011 study
commissioned by the Rwanda Civil Society Platform confirms a significant
positive correlation between citizen participation in planning, implementation
and evaluation and government performance in service delivery.[2]
civil society organizations (CSOs) have made substantial progress since the
devastation of the 1994 genocide. However, the capacity of civil society
to engage the government in advocacy and lobbying efforts and to hold it
accountable for its decisions remains weak.[1] This has resulted in a limited voice for CSOs, including
smallholder farmer organizations, in decision-making processes surrounding
agricultural policy. Women smallholder farmers in particular experience
multiple barriers to effective engagement in public accountability processes,
including limited avenues by which to express their needs and views and low
capacity and awareness to engage through existing channels. A 2011 study
commissioned by the Rwanda Civil Society Platform confirms a significant
positive correlation between citizen participation in planning, implementation
and evaluation and government performance in service delivery.[2]
AAR’S
PROJECT OF IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MUKO
PROJECT OF IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MUKO
Women
smallholder farmers generally have difficulties to fully practice sustainable
agriculture coupled with their lack of secure access to land and restricted
access to market, to farming inputs, and other related resources to increase
their food production levels towards securing their rights to food. The Women’s
Rights to Sustainable Livelihoods project thus seeks to support women to
overcome some of the challenges confronting their ability to adopt and practice
sustainable agriculture. Some of these include; unpaid care work, inadequate
access to farm inputs and other resources and low budgetary allocation to
activities of women smallholder farmers
smallholder farmers generally have difficulties to fully practice sustainable
agriculture coupled with their lack of secure access to land and restricted
access to market, to farming inputs, and other related resources to increase
their food production levels towards securing their rights to food. The Women’s
Rights to Sustainable Livelihoods project thus seeks to support women to
overcome some of the challenges confronting their ability to adopt and practice
sustainable agriculture. Some of these include; unpaid care work, inadequate
access to farm inputs and other resources and low budgetary allocation to
activities of women smallholder farmers
Those
gaps are among roots of insufficient agricultural production and food
insecurity observed in some rural area in Rwanda, especially Muko sector in
Musanze District. Muko is one of Musanze District sector in the Northern
province of Rwanda; it is one of the most insecure regions, suffering from
chronic food insecurity and flooding. High unemployment coupled with limited
vocational education opportunities result in extreme poverty. 52% of the 3,886
households in Muko live below the poverty line and struggle to provide basic
necessities such as food, medical care, and school fees, and over 50% of
children (six months-five years) suffer from chronic malnutrition. Therefore,
knowing that women smallholder farmers produce the majority of food, the
project is aiming to improve food security and economic opportunities in Muko
sector by empowering women farmers.
gaps are among roots of insufficient agricultural production and food
insecurity observed in some rural area in Rwanda, especially Muko sector in
Musanze District. Muko is one of Musanze District sector in the Northern
province of Rwanda; it is one of the most insecure regions, suffering from
chronic food insecurity and flooding. High unemployment coupled with limited
vocational education opportunities result in extreme poverty. 52% of the 3,886
households in Muko live below the poverty line and struggle to provide basic
necessities such as food, medical care, and school fees, and over 50% of
children (six months-five years) suffer from chronic malnutrition. Therefore,
knowing that women smallholder farmers produce the majority of food, the
project is aiming to improve food security and economic opportunities in Muko
sector by empowering women farmers.
OBJECTIVE
OF THE PROJECT
OF THE PROJECT
The
project aims to empower 1,256 most vulnerable women smallholder farmers and 251
vulnerable male smallholder farmers in Muko sector located in Musanze district
(Northern Province) and therefore improve their food security and economic
exposure through increased agricultural profitability.
project aims to empower 1,256 most vulnerable women smallholder farmers and 251
vulnerable male smallholder farmers in Muko sector located in Musanze district
(Northern Province) and therefore improve their food security and economic
exposure through increased agricultural profitability.
THE
PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET ANALYSIS ON AGRICULTURE EXPENDITURE
PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET ANALYSIS ON AGRICULTURE EXPENDITURE
Under
the outcome 1 of this project which is Women smallholder farmers advocate for
improved agricultural services and implementation of the new law that
recognises women as land owners, leading to greater access to land and
services, and increased control over their lives we have an activity 1.6 which
is analysis of annual budget allocated to agriculture.
the outcome 1 of this project which is Women smallholder farmers advocate for
improved agricultural services and implementation of the new law that
recognises women as land owners, leading to greater access to land and
services, and increased control over their lives we have an activity 1.6 which
is analysis of annual budget allocated to agriculture.
Actionaid
wishes to recruit a consultancy firm in doing critical analysis on annual
budget 2014/2015 to specifically tell what has been allocated in agriculture
sector in relation to /CAADP compact and or else come up with gaps and
recommendations to Public financing for agriculture .
wishes to recruit a consultancy firm in doing critical analysis on annual
budget 2014/2015 to specifically tell what has been allocated in agriculture
sector in relation to /CAADP compact and or else come up with gaps and
recommendations to Public financing for agriculture .
TASKS
ON BUDGET ANALYSIS
ON BUDGET ANALYSIS
- In-
depth analysis of the government budget 2014/2015 to tell exactly what
goes into Agriculture and specifically for small holder farmers to
cater for ( Agriculture inputs, access to Credit , Agriculture
extension services, Agriculture research , labour
and Energy saving technologies ) - Critically
analyze increase in Agriculture allocations in
relation to the last two years - Identify
gaps and provide recommendations for Actionaid further
engagement with the government, donors and smallholder
farmers.
METHODOLOGY:
The
consultant will hold interviews to collectviews of key CSO that are in
agriculture, key Government officials from MINICOFIN,MINAGRI,/CAADP focal
person , MIJEPROF, Ministry of Local government and MINECOM,
Parliamentarians in Agriculture sector commission and Private
sector in Agriculture chamber, Musanze District authorities,
women small holder farmers. The annual research report will be written and
shared with the media, development partners, the government and the civil
society platform. This will provide data and findings on how the government
budget is allocated and what level of support it offers to women smallholder
farmers. This report will be presented at the annual national dialogue meetings,
which will bring together women smallholder farmers, CSOs, NGOs and Government
representatives to discuss the challenges of women smallholder farmers and make
recommendations for required changes to policies, procedures and services.
consultant will hold interviews to collectviews of key CSO that are in
agriculture, key Government officials from MINICOFIN,MINAGRI,/CAADP focal
person , MIJEPROF, Ministry of Local government and MINECOM,
Parliamentarians in Agriculture sector commission and Private
sector in Agriculture chamber, Musanze District authorities,
women small holder farmers. The annual research report will be written and
shared with the media, development partners, the government and the civil
society platform. This will provide data and findings on how the government
budget is allocated and what level of support it offers to women smallholder
farmers. This report will be presented at the annual national dialogue meetings,
which will bring together women smallholder farmers, CSOs, NGOs and Government
representatives to discuss the challenges of women smallholder farmers and make
recommendations for required changes to policies, procedures and services.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Greater
awareness on government progress towards CAADP goals - Increased
investment in agriculture to benefit small holder women farmers. - Produce
annual budget analysis report - Produce
a policy brief with recommendations for further engaging with
policy makers
LINES
OF COMMUNICATION
OF COMMUNICATION
The
consultant in undertaking the exercise will report to the Head of program and
policy Action Aid.
consultant in undertaking the exercise will report to the Head of program and
policy Action Aid.
The
Head of Partnership Development and Communications shall be liaised with or
consulted regarding aspects of this partnership and communications related
aspects for the success of this work.
Head of Partnership Development and Communications shall be liaised with or
consulted regarding aspects of this partnership and communications related
aspects for the success of this work.
TIME
FRAME
FRAME
The
activities embedded in this TOR have to be delivered within a period of 3
months and a full report that will include a Policy brief will be delivered to
Actionaid before the final instalment payment is done.
activities embedded in this TOR have to be delivered within a period of 3
months and a full report that will include a Policy brief will be delivered to
Actionaid before the final instalment payment is done.
PROPOSAL
SUBMISSION
SUBMISSION
Qualified
and Interested organizations or individual should submit a detailed technical
proposal along with supporting documentation in English no later than 17th
April, 2015 at 1:30pmat the Actionaid Head Office located in Remera/Rukiri near
National Amahoro Stadium next to RSSB Building and CSS Bank, Applications
should be addressed to Country Director, AAIR and well defining the service to
provide: Application for
and Interested organizations or individual should submit a detailed technical
proposal along with supporting documentation in English no later than 17th
April, 2015 at 1:30pmat the Actionaid Head Office located in Remera/Rukiri near
National Amahoro Stadium next to RSSB Building and CSS Bank, Applications
should be addressed to Country Director, AAIR and well defining the service to
provide: Application for
The
proposal should include the following elements:
proposal should include the following elements:
- Proposed
methodology, - Detailed
schedule and work plan, - CV
and relevant experience - Track
record/Examples of similar work (at least 3 references),
Management
