Project Description:

The project focuses on developing capacity within Smallholder Commercialization Programme Secretariat at national and district level in strategic planning, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, in order to adequately guide programme implementation.

Development Goal and Key Outcomes:

The primary goal of this project will be to improve the overall effectiveness and impact of the SCP strategic and economic planning through investment in the human and institutional capacity of MAFFS at both national and district levels.

Outcome 1: Enhanced expertise of SCP Secretariat staff and district government officials to support the strategic planning and implementation across Components, including National and District Council levels.

Outcome 2: Improved capacity of the national SCP Secretariat staff and district government officials to continue development of strategic plans for the SCP.

Outcome 3: Improved Mobility and IT capacity at district and SCP national level.

Deliverables:

1. Technical support provided for the production of 13 District Strategic investment plans.

2. Government staff, both at national and district levels, have been trained and mentored in strategic planning and economic analysis.

3. District SCP coordination units provided with physical assets, including vehicles, computers and internet/e-mail to increase IT access and mobility.