ILRI Board of Trustees Meeting Update - Progress, Challenges, and Partnerships
Research activities and achievements, planning processes, management & governance insights, and strategic partnerships discussed at the ILRI Board of Trustees meeting in Penang in April 2014.
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Update Report Tom Randolph ILRI Board of Trustees Meeting Penang, 6 April 2014
Flow 1. Progress 2. Proposal development for next phases 3. Finances 4. Challenges
1.1 Research activities and achievements: Success stories from 2013 Annual Report Brachiaria forage hybrids bred for Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) [CIAT] Can significantly suppress GHG emissions through enhanced N use efficiency in pasture-crop cycles Reduced N20 emissions Increased carbon accumulation Special issue of Field Crops Research devoted to dual purpose maize Improved feed quality with no trade-off in food yield Evidence of potential demand and strategies for promoting uptake
1.2 Planning and reporting processes 2013 Annual Performance Report Very positive feedback, very minor revisions requested Open, strategic discussion of risks, lessons learned Gender mainstreaming clear and convincing 2014 Plan of Work and Budget Among first submitted in December Comments received, to be addressed
1.3 Management & Governance CRP Governance Review Introduced in Director General s Report CRP Management Committee recommends maintaining the current arrangement with adjustments Science & Partnership Advisory Committee December meeting focused on Tanzania dairy value chain Improving understanding of program and engagement
1.3 Management & Governance Relative Role Delegating oversight? Delegating executive function? Direct or arm s length reporting? Science & Partnership Advisory Committee - mixed governance (oversight) & advisory Program Planning & Management Committee - mixed governance (partnership) & management
1.4 Partnership Strategic research partners Wageningen University Research Roundtable consultation, March 18-19 Confirmed strong interest for joint program both at management and researcher levels Areas identified: livestock systems and the environment, feed, animal health, aquaculture, value chain innovation Wageningen UR now consulting internally to define institutional arrangements and expectations Tempered funding expectations
Options for Strategic Research Partnership with Wageningen UR 1. Full partnership Treat WUR same as a CGIAR partner centre Establish PPA: could receive W1/2 funding and be responsible for deliverables Member of SPAC, PPMC Funding expectations: Part-time coordinator, 2-3 joint positions (post-docs, PhD students), endowed chair? 2. Arm s-length partnership joint program MoU and specific Collaborative Research Agreements Same funding expectations, but through CRAs
1.4 Partnership Strategic research partners Swedish Agricultural University (SLU Uppsala) Similar roundtable consultation planned
1.4 Partnership Strategic development partners SNV Global MoU established Exploring appropriate mode of collaboration CARE In discussions
1.5 Evaluation CRP independent external evaluation (IEE) Planned for Q1-Q2 2015 Preparation not yet initiated CRP-commissioned external evaluations (CCEE) Evaluation Commissioning Body has developed ToR Evaluation Reference Group estblished, with one Board member
2. Next cycle proposal development 2015-16 Extension Period 1st CRP cycle 2nd CRP cycle 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 MTR Reviews CCEE IEE
2.1 Context for planning the Extension Proposal Original Proposal 2012-14 Extension Period 2015-16 Next CRP Phase 2017-19 Adjustments needed Anticipating
2.1 Key adjustment Restructuring from 6 Themes to 5 Flagship Projects Current Themes: Animal Health, Genetics, Feed & Forages, Value Chain Development, Targeting, Gender & Learning DISCOVERY DELIVERY Technology Platforms Animal health Genetics Feed & forages Value Chain Transformation & Scaling Multidisciplinary value chain teams Innovation Partnerships Capacity development Communication Systems Analysis for Sustainability Social sciences Gender Targeting Environment Management and program M&E, communications, governance
2.1 Extension proposal for 2015-2016 Other elements agreed - Opening up of partnership to Wageningen, SLU, and possibly development NGOs (SNV, CARE) - Adoption of product line and discovery to delivery for more business-like management - M&E based on proving our Theory of Change by filling in the supporting evidence base - Stronger gender mainstreaming - More cross-CRP linkages, esp. where co-located Draft expected by April 11th
2.2 Pre-proposal for 2nd CRP cycle (2017-2019) Process expected to pick up again towards end of year
3.1 Income CO withdrew $1m W1 for 2013 in final version of the 2014-2015 Financing Plan (realized we received more W2 than projected) 2013: $12.4m in Window 2 2014: CO projected budget of $16.0 (W1 $5m + W2 $11m) We expect W2 funding of $13m
3.1 Income Change in CO disbursement procedure From immediate pass-through of W2 funding To equal quarterly disbursements of total W1/2 funding (according to CGIAR 2014-2015 Financing Plan) Q1 disbursed this week Allows CRP to increase 2014 operational budget from $13m to $16m Early success in raising W2 funds together and most W2 commitments coming very late in the year we are now able to start the year with most of the budget in hand
Budget outlook Window 1/2 $ millions 2011 2012 0.72 2013 0.99 2014 TOTAL 5.00 2015 5.50 Window 1 Window 2 USA 5.72 2.94 3.92 3.92 3.92 0.37 0.37 0.66 14.70 3.92 Australia 1.57 0.41 2.72 0.74 Finland India Netherlands Sweden SUBTOTAL Secured SUBTOTAL Projected TOTAL Window 1/2 Original proposal Variance CGIAR Financing Plan Variance 0.63 0.63 0.08 4.21 5.25 16.38 0.65 2.57 0.08 12.63 7.67 36.88 13.48 50.35 35.18 15.17 44.88 5.47 0.66 4.21 3.16 12.35 4.21 3.16 4.58 13.48 18.06 12.97 5.09 16.03 2.03 4.21 3.16 4.21 14.12 18.19 3.57 3.57 16.38 10.33 9.62 15.23 1.15 12.35 11.88 0.47 13.60 -1.25 0 16.50 1.69 3.57
Managing the increased 2014 W1/2 budget Increase operational budget to match CO estimate Increase allocated as previously agreed $ million 2012 2013 2014 16.1 13.0 2015 16.6 2016 17.4 CO estimates Original proposal 10.3 11.9 Extra W1/2 funds Management shortfall 40% existing Center shares, adjusted 30% resource mobilization, gap filling 30% semi-competitive call 3.0 0.8 0.9 0.7 0.7
3.1 Budget outlook Window 3/Bilateral $ millions 2012 0.14 2013 0.21 2014 0.01 TOTAL 0.36 ICARDA 2.52 1.65 2.47 6.64 CIAT 2.21 2.72 3.80 8.73 WorldFish 6.24 9.84 6.59 22.66 ILRI 11.18 14.34 12.87 38.40 TOTAL Window 3/Bilateral 28% -10% 15% Annual growth TOTAL PROGRAM 21.52 26.22 28.87 76.61 Share from Window 1/2 48% 45% 55% 50%
3.2 Income versus budget versus expenditure 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL Window 1/2 Income Secured Projected Total 3.57 16.38 12.35 4.58 13.48 18.06 36.88 13.48 50.35 3.57 16.38 12.35 Program Budget Window 1/2 Bilateral/W3 10.33 11.18 21.52 11.88 14.34 26.22 16.03 12.87 28.90 38.24 38.39 76.64 Total Expenditure Window 1/2 Bilateral/W3 7.72 8.29 16.01 - - - - - - 7.72 8.29 16.01 Total
4.1 Addressing priority gaps Downstream, field-based epidemiology, herd health , animal healthcare delivery Resources allocated to activities and senior epidemiologist being recruited Strengthening role of value chain coordinators Restructuring with Value chain transformation & scaling Flagship Project Value chain social science leadership: economics, innovation systems, policy analysis Targeted investment from new monies
4.1 Addressing priority gaps (continued) Gender research and achieving investment target Achieving only 5.4% of 10% target budget share in 2014 POWB Some probable under-reporting of gender-related research budget Partner centres agreed to reallocate existing and new budget to reach the 10% Addressing anticipated staffing constraints Undertaking staffing assessment across centres Exploring major consultancy to better integrate gender in technology development areas
4.2 Developing a manageable M&E system Exploring consultancy to help design system based on Theory of Change but need to re-evaluate in light of recently revived cross-CRP exchange of information (IDO Working Group)
4.3 Results-based management proposed key indicators for the Board of Trustees Program (by centre and Theme) Annual performance report output indicators, by centre and Theme Value for money: $ per output reported Financial Income outlook: funding secured and projected Income performance: ratio of W3/bilateral to W1/2 Plan of Work and Budget Execution performance: expenditure to budget
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish livestockfish.cgiar.org CGIAR is a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future. The CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish aims to increase the productivity of small-scale livestock and fish systems in sustainable ways, making meat, milk and fish more available and affordable across the developing world.
