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Report on the Roundtable Meeting between PNGWiADF
and its key Partners and Stakeholders
Theme: "Recognizing and Supporting Womens' Agricultural Innovations
through Dialogue"
April 19, 2010
Report prepared by the Lead Facilitator, Ms Rufina Peter, Senior Project Officer
Consultative Implementation & Monitoring Council (CIMC)
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Table of Contents Page
1. Development Context............................................................................................................................. 2
2. Background............................................................................................................................................ 4
3. Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Objectives and Expected Outcomes......................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Strategic Planning Workshop.......................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Field Displays of the Women in Agriculture Produce and Products ................................................ 7
4.3 Roundtable Talks ............................................................................................................................ 7
5. Approaches used in the Three day Event ................................................................................................ 8
5.1 Approaches used in the Strategic Planning Workshop.................................................................... 8
5.2 Approach to the Display Booths ...................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Approach to the Roundtable Talks................................................................................................. 10
6. Attendance and Participation at the Three day Event........................................................................... 11
6.1 Strategic Planning Workshop Participants .................................................................................... 11
6.2 Profile of Women in Agriculture Groups at the Strategic Planning Workshop.............................. 13
6.3 Attendance and Participation at the Roundtable Talk ................................................................... 16
7. Outcomes of the Three Day Event......................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Strategic Planning Workshop........................................................................................................ 16
7.1.1 Vision .....................................................................................................................................16
7.1.2 Mission ...................................................................................................................................16
7.1.3 Organisational Purpose............................................................................................................17
7.1.4 Key Focus Areas ......................................................................................................................17
7.1.5 Core Values...................................................................................................................................17
7.1.6 2010 Work plan for the PNGWiADF........................................................................................17
7.2 Displaying of Produce and Artifacts .............................................................................................. 18
7.3 Roundtable Talks ............................................................................................................................... 21
7.3.1 Pledges and Commitments of Partners and Key Stakeholders...........................................................21
8. Conclusion........................................................................................................................................... 27
9. Recommendations ................................................................................................................................ 27
10. Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................... 27
11. APPENDICES..................................................................................................................................... 28
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Report on the PNGWiADF Strategic Planning Workshop & the Roundtable Talk between the
PNGWiADF and its Key Stakeholders.
Theme: "Recognizing and Supporting Womens' Agricultural Innovations through Dialogue"
1. Development Context
The first decade after independence saw reasonable progress in the key economic and social indicators.
Life expectancy increased from 40 years from 1971 to nearly 50 years in 1980, while over this period,
infant mortality declined from 134 deaths per 1,000 live births to 72 deaths. Since the mid 1980's
progress against a range of social indicators slowed considerably to being the lowest in the region.
Significant proportion (85% or about 5.3 million) of the country's population continue to live in the rural
areas with agriculture as their mainstay. Hence, well articulated and planned interventions complemented
by robust and accountable implementation and monitoring mechanisms and frameworks in the agriculture
sector is inevitable for improvements in the socioeconomic indicators of the country.
A study by Gibson and Rozelle (1998) indicates that 94 percent of the poor people live in rural locations,
and that the poorest people live on the edge of the central highlands or in inland lowland locations. Using
1996 Poverty Assessment, the study estimated that in 2008, 37.5 percent (2.4 million people) were below
the poverty line while 17% (1.1 million people) were not earning any cash at all. An independent study by
Hanson et al., (2001) arrived at similar conclusions that of the 5.3 million rural populatio n in 2008;
almost 18% (1.0 million people) were extremely poor people and 42% (2.2 million people) marginally
poor and 39% (2.1 million) were not poor. These figures imply that about 60% of PNGs population live
either below the poverty line or in poor conditions. These statistics are translated into the very poor social
indicators in the region and the world.
Several factors have contributed to the socioeconomic status of the rural majority. A significant factor has
been the lack of policy coordination and direction for the agriculture sector. Lack of governance in the
sector has recently become a major deterrent to increasing investment and investment opportunities in the
sector. The formulation and launching of the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) in 2007
raised expectations for a more disciplined, coordinated and focused approached to revitalizing the
agriculture sector. The timeliness of the NADP in coinciding with the period of significant windfall gains
from high commodity prices provided a window of opportunity for the sector to make the necessary
investments in key areas within the sector.
The Somare-Temu Government used the NADP as the vehicle to commit considerable amount of funds to
the agriculture sector for the first time in the development and budgetary history of PNG. This
commitment was made through NEC Decision No. 46/2006 to allocate K100 million per year, for ten (10)
years for the implementation of the NADP commencing 2006. In the 2010 Budget, the NADP funding
has been allocated under the District Services Improvement Program (DSIP) (K 1million per district) but
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without the accompanying financial instructions detailing the procedures and processes for drawdown and
acquittal of these funds.
Overall, the Government designed and handed down in parliament, annual budgets with a strong rural
focus during the period of the significant revenue increases (2006 to 2009). The magnitude of funds
budgeted to improve the enabling environment in the rural areas had never been seen in the past. The first
order priority among the Medium Term Development Strategy (MTDS) priorities namely; rehabilitating
and maintaining transport infrastructure saw huge increases. The design and implementation of the
District Services Improvement Program was intended to improve the infrastructure and facilities in the
Districts to a minimum acceptable standard, conducive for District staff to deliver public services.
Unfortunately, despite the good intentions of the respective annual budgets, the management and
mechanisms for implementation were not robust enough to deliver the desired outcomes including to
monitor the implementation of the various Public Investment Programs and to recommend corrective
actions in a timely manner. The management and the funding mechanism for the National Agriculture
Development Plan is one such implementation mechanism that has failed to deliver its expected
outcomes. The NADP funding experience has been very poor and frustrating for the farmers due to the
lack of robustness in the governance aspects of implementation mechanism. With almost K300 million
allocated for the implementation of the National Agriculture Development Plan between 2006 and 2009,
there is hardly any tangible investment and investment results to show forth.
Yet the World Development Report 2008 recognizes that agriculture is the way forward for world
development and has urged developing countries and international communities to place agriculture at the
centre of the development agenda with greater investment. Mr. Robert.B.Zoellick, World Bank Group
President stated, "We need to give agriculture more prominence across the board. At the global level,
countries must deliver on vital reforms such as cutting distorting subsidies and opening markets, while at
the domestic scene, civil society groups, especially farmer organizations, need more say in setting the
agricultural agenda."
The favorable macro-economic and fiscal conditions have again presented a window of opportunity for
the country and especially the agriculture sector, yet again the sector has missed another scarce
opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the 5.3 million people in PNG. However, the government
and in particular, the Department for Agriculture and Livestock cannot be complacent in light of the LNG
Project and its implications on the agriculture sector. The Government will need to support and work in
partnership with civil society organizations and mechanisms to deliver basic public goods and services.
The negative economic consequences of the LNG Project on the agriculture sector will be far reaching
and women who make up half of the rural population will be among the worst affected.
Given this background, the time is right and appropriate for PNG Women in Agriculture Development
Foundation (PNGWiADF) to represent the voice of women in the agricultural sector, to have their shouts
and whispers heard. The sector is lagging behind and is struggling to get the recognition it deserves as
having the potential to assure food security, generate cash incomes for rural inhabitants, increase gainful
employment, reduce poverty because the food crop sector is not recognized as contributing to rural
development. It is in the food crop sector that women are primarily involved. For the rural economy to
grow and flourish, women need to be the driving force.
Mr. Kofi Annan, former Secretary of United Nations, 2005 said "Study after study has taught us that
there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. No other policy is as
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sure to improve nutrition and promote health including the prevention of HIV/AIDS. No other policy is
as powerful in increasing the chances of education for the next generation."
2. Background
The concept of forming an apex body responsible to voice the concerns and issues of women in the
agriculture sector, the Women in Agriculture Development Foundation PNGWiADF) had its beginnings
in the voices in the food chain workshop organized and conducted by the National Agriculture Research
Institute (NARI) in the year 2000.
The Government through the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) has created the gender
desk within the Policy Division of the Department to deal with issues directly related to women in the
Agriculture sector. Despite the intention of the gender desk of being the focal point to network with the
provincial and district primary industry (DPI) officers and women in agriculture, financial and human
resources required for the task continues to be grossly inadequate. Hence, the impact and intentions of the
DAL gender desk remains limited in its reach, with the majority of the wo men farmers continuing to feel
that their voices and whispers are not being heard and voiced where it matters.
This environment coupled with the increasing development challenges of the LNG Project, the increasing
prevalence rates of HIV/AIDs, drugs and substance abuse among the teenage population, teenage
population leaving school with no jobs opportunities and the misuse of the significant amounts of NADP
funds warrants the search for effective and efficient mechanisms to address these development
challenges.
It is in this context that, the PNGWiADF found its purpose and with it the passion and drive to establish
an organization which would be, both a voice for the women and the platform to advocate for better
participation of women in agricultural development including through sourcing funds to implement its
programs via its provincial and district networks throughout the country. The structure and network of
PNGWiADF bridges the gap between DAL gender desk and the women farmers throughout the 89
districts and 19 provinces, linking and facilitating both to work towards commonly identified goals and
objectives.
Since PNGWiADF was established in 2006, the necessity of the role and function of this organization as
felt by the women farmers has been responsib le for the rapid growth of the organization with 23
registered groups and 12 associate members altogether mobilizing over 3,000 women in the network
covering 14 provinces. There is strong commitment by women to make a difference in their agricultural
practices and well being through information sharing and exchange, training and practical support. Many
women in rural areas are now being empowered by linking up with other women farmers and are
affiliating to PNGWiADF to share and learn from other groups. They have contributed to the
PNGWiADF Strategic Plan and are building their provincial and local group plans around the National
PNG WiADF Strategic Plan.
During the formative years, PNGWiADF has built a field of influence among third of the food producers
in PNG. Internationally, PNGWiADF is recognized and supported in Australia, India and the Asia and
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Pacific Regions. It has developed networks and has established relationships with ACIAR, The Crawford
Fund, The Australian Women in Agriculture, Hon Tim Mulherin, Minister for Queensland Primary
Industry, Forestry and Regional Australia, Hon Bob McMullan, Parliamentary Secretary for International
Aid, National Agricultural Research Institute, National Department of Agriculture and Livestock, the
Community of the South Pacific, Commonwealth of Learning - Canada, US Embassy in PNG, NZ Aid,
AusAid, and the private and the public sectors in PNG.
PNGWiADF has organized and hosted events such as the field day in 2007 to commemorate World Rural
Women's Day, World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with no funds
but support in kind from NARI, Trukai Agribusiness and Ramu Agri-Industries. This was repeated in
2008 but over three days to coincide with the launch of the organization, this time with financial support
from NZ Aid through its Small Project Grant Scheme. PNGWiADF in collaboration with ACIAR and
South Pacific Commission (SPC) also hosted the Floriculture Scoping Study in 2007 in Lae, Morobe
province.
This year, PNGWiADF's initiative was recognized by the Huon Gulf Rotary Club who nominated a
member to undertake a 3 month study tour in New South Wales on horticulture postharvest management
and enhancing agribusiness skills. PNGWiADF has also entered into an agreement with Queensland
TAFE and in partnership with NARI to train 22 agricultural extension workers and scientists. The first
batch of students will begin their 3 month training in 2010.
The success and achievements of PNGWiADF has been through the few effective partnerships and
relationships it has made and nurtured thus enabling it to build trust among these partners. This
relationships based on trust have enabled the organization to deliver on its expected outcomes to date.
The organization has largely been run on volunteer basis, with the value of its in kind contributions being
valued over K100 000 per annum to take PNGWiADF to its current state. The continued support from
NARI in terms of manpower, office space and equipment etc., plays an important role as well.
PNGWiADF has the potential to impact the population of PNG in all aspects of development. The round
table is an avenue for all stakeholders to see the potential for a 'return on investment' in supporting
PNGWiADF's Strategic Plan.
With a coordinated approach to investing in the PNGWiADF Strategic Plan, all sectors of PNG will
benefit particularly the women, their families, their communities, agricultural industries, urban people
through the availability of adequate and nutritious food and the national economy. The PNGWiADF
Strategic Plan is a plan that not only improves participation and production for agriculture, but also
contributes to community development, infrastructure, education, law and order, health, communication,
transport, business and small enterprises, mining and petroleum and internal revenue. It is a plan that will
create a multiplier effect on many sectors for broad based development.
3. Introduction
The PNGWiADF after its launching in 2008 had to move quickly to produce a Strategic Plan for the
organization. The Strategic Plan would guide the organizations performance and provide a timeframe
within which key outcomes of each key focus area would be achieved and performance measured against
the performance indicators. It would also be the tool to attract funding to realize its vision and mission.
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In light of the immediate need then to formulate a strategic plan, only a limited number of members who
had affiliated with PNGWiADF were involved in the formulation of the current draft strategic plan. These
members included the executives of the PNGWiADF, fellow DPI Officers (didimeris') with technical
assistance and advice from the Australian women in Agriculture.
Having assisted the PNGWiADF complete their Strategic Plan the Australian Women in Agriculture
(AWiA) invited the PNG women in Agriculture (PNG WiA) to attend the AWiA Annual General
Meeting in Canberra in August 2009. During this trip to Canberra, the PNG WiA paid a courtesy visit to
the Australian Parliamentary Secretary for International Aid in Canberra, Honourable Robert McMullan
who proposed the idea of a roundtable talk between PNGWiADF and its key stakeholders to sell the
organisation as well as secure commitment for working partnerships and funding. Mr McMullan had
indicated his willingness to co-chair the meeting in PNG in 2010 demonstrating his view on the
importance of women playing an active role within the sector to make a marked contribution in
agricultural development contributing significantly to the overall development of the country.
The meeting is an initiative of the PNGWIADF to gain recognition of its role as the voice of women in
agriculture who contribute to food security through the implementation of PNGWiADF's Strategic Plan.
As the initiator, PNGWiADF will be organizing the event in joint collaboration and partnerships with key
stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
In staging a round table forum, PNGWiADF is bringing women's voices to the attention of stakeholders,
line agencies and donor partners to recognize its Strategic Plan, as a plan for all rural women who depend
on agriculture for their livelihood. The Strategic Plan was drafted by the memb ers representing various
registered groups and it echoes and complements other plans such as NARI's Strategic Plan 2006-2015,
the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP), the Medium Term Development Strategy 2005-
2010 (MTDS) and The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and the Vision 2050.
PNGWiADF hopes the forum will build trust in the organization that will ensure collaborations and
partnerships that will impact a multitude of people. These collaborations and partnerships will in turn be a
positive step for the organization as it is recognized widely as having a reputable network that is effective
and efficient, is strong, transparent and accountable.
4. Objectives and Expected Outcomes
The round table forum was planned to be a three day event. The first day being allocated to getting the
input of members of the women in agriculture groups on the draft strategic plan of the PNGWiADF. The
second day was allocated to the displa y of produce and products from each of the women in agriculture
groups. The roundtable meeting was scheduled for the third and final day.
The immediate outcome PNGWiADF hoped to achieve from the round table meeting was to have interim
agreements of understanding with partners to fund components of the PNGWiADF Strategic Plan.
4.1 Strategic Planning Workshop
In light of the fact that only a handful of the PNG Women in Agriculture members were involved in the
formulation of the draft Strategic Plan for the PNGWiADF, the strategic planning workshop was intended
to give the new members an opportunity to provide their comments, inputs and to endorse the Strategic
Plan and in so doing, to have a sense of ownership of the Plan.
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The objectives of the strategic planning workshop included to:
(i) Refine and expand the current (1 year) PNGWiADF Annual Plan into a 'long term' (10 year)
Strategic Plan.
(ii) Collect input from all registered members in refining the Strategic Plan
(iii)Inform new and registered members of PNGWiADF's Strategic Plan and the process of refining it
(iv) Enable and empower PNGWiADF members to return and undertake similar planning in their
provinces
The expected outcomes of the Strategic Planning Workshop were as follows:
(i) A '10-year' strategic plan outlining a specific number of clear and agreed goals, as well as
actions, responsibilities and key performance indicators
(ii) Key priorities identified for the organization to enable it to focus its actions in a small number of
key strategic areas.
(iii)The agreement of the delegation of responsibilities and performance indicators for Executives to
track delivery of the Strategic Plan
4.2 Field Displays of the Women in Agriculture Produce and Products
The objective of the field displays on the second day was to:
(i) Share knowledge where members and stakeholders display agricultural work and share and
exchange information and experiences.
The expected outcomes of the field day included to:
(i) Promote networking among the women in agriculture groups throughout the country as well as
among other stakeholders.
(ii) To promote the exchange of information and experiences and transfer of skills and technologies
during these exchanges. The fact that the DPI extension service is non-existent in this country
makes this avenue a very useful and vital to extending knowledge, skills, technology and
information among the women in agriculture who can then act as extension agents in their
respective localities.
4.3 Roundtable Talks
The Roundtable Talk was initiated by the PNGWiADF to gain recognition for its role as the voice of
women in agriculture who contribute to food security through the implementation of PNGWiADF's
Strategic Plan. In staging a Round Table forum, PNGWiADF is bringing women's voices to the attention
of stakeholders, line agencies and donor partners to recognize its Strategic Plan as a plan for all rural
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women who depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Refer to Appendix 2 for the Roundtable
objectives, expected outcomes and the terms of reference for the facilitators.
The Objectives of the Roundtable are:
(i) Recognition that this is the Forum for Women in Agriculture
(ii)Take women's voices to the next stage
(iii) Inform stakeholders and partners of the Strategic Plan of the PNGWiADF
(iv) Solicit support and commitment from key stakeholders and partners for the PNGWiADF's
Strategic Plan.
The expected Outputs are:
(i). Report highlighting where PNGWiADF was, what was done and its plans for the future
(ii). Announcement and practical demonstration by the Minister for Agriculture or Minister for
Community Development
(iii). Knowledge of extension - feedback from participants on what good extension is and recommend
effective extension
(iv). Field Day of Knowledge and practical items for women to take home
(v). Networking between all collaborating partners
(vi). Acknowledge and celebrate contributions of PNGWiADF to PNG economy development and well
being of its people
(vii). Enhance friendship, networks between PNG and Australian women
5. Approaches used in the Three day Event
5.1 Approaches used in the Strategic Planning Workshop
The facilitators clearly outlined the objectives of the strategic planning workshop, the ground rules to be
observed during workshop and the format for the workshop to the participants. While the objectives of the
workshop have been detailed in Section 4.1 above, the original Objectives and the Terms of Reference for
the Facilitators are in Appendix 1. The program for the strategic planning workshop can be seen in
Appendix 3.
In light of the time constraint, the facilitators were only able to get the members of the women in
agriculture groups to review the Vision, Mission, Core values and the key focus areas. The review of the
key performance indicators and the logical framework of the draft strategic plan were omitted.
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The strategic planning workshop took a participatory approach using several different participatory
techniques to facilitate the participants' input into reviewing the strategic concepts identified above.
These techniques included;
? Translation of the strategic planning concepts into pidgin including through the use of analogies
? Group work for detailed analysis of issues
? Report back and discussion of group work in plenary
? Plenary presentations and discussions
The format of the workshop involved;
(i) the facilitator defining each term to be reviewed and making sure the women understood the
strategic planning concepts and terms ; Vision, Mission, Core Values and key focus areas,
(ii) Question and answer session followed each of the definition session to ensure that women
understood the terms
(iii)The women were then divided into 6 smaller groups with two groups working separately on one
assigned task with facilitation from the National Agriculture Research Systems (NARS) staff
familiar with Strategic Planning exercise: The tasks were assigned as follows:
i. Groups 1&2 - to discuss in their separate groups and provide comments on the
Vision statement in the draft Strategic Plan
ii. Groups 3&4 - to discuss in their separate groups and provide comments on the
Mission statement in the draft Strategic Plan
iii. Groups 5&6 - to discuss in their separate groups and provide comments on the
Core Values in the draft Strategic Plan
(iv) Reporting back of Group Discussions results
(v) Plenary Revie w Session
(vi) Facilitators concurrently reviewing the existing Mission, Vision and Core values to capture the
changes (if any) while making sure the changes remained consistent with the definition.
On the second day, the strategic planning exercise was only given a quarter of the day. Given the lack of
time, the facilitators with assistance from a couple of professional women and with advice and guidance
from the President of the PNGWiADF put together the 2010 Workplan for endorsement by the women.
5.2 Approach to the Display Booths
A total of 30 stalls were built and were fully occupied during second day of the three day event. The
following are the women groups and the types of produce and products displayed. The women groups
who travelled a fair way to get to NARI only brought light artefacts with them for display such as the
Sandaun, East New Britain and the various Southern Highlands Women in Agriculture groups. The
women groups from Morobe and adjacent highlands provinces were able to bring in fresh agricultural
produce to display in their booths.
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Photograph showing a row of display booths during the PNGWiADF Roundtable Meeting.
5.3 Approach to the Roundtable Talks
The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock and the Minister for Community Development were invited to
make the Welcome address in order to highlight the importance of the role of women in agriculture and
rural development. The invitation to the Chief Secretary gave him the opportunity to make the key note
address recognizing the importance and the need to make the connection between policies/plans and
mechanisms and programs such the PNGWiADF working in partnership with government to realize the
goals and targets of the National Agriculture Development Plan, the Development Strategic Plan (2010-
2030) and the respective Medium Term Development Strategies, and the Vision 2050.
The roundtable talk was aimed at selling the PNGWiADF as a competent, representative and appropriate
apex NGO body to be the voice for the women in agriculture for development. The presentation to the
partners and stakeholders would include the unique role and functions of the organization and the possible
development outcomes to be achieved consistent with the vision 2050, the Development Strategic Plan
and the respective Medium Term Development Plans. This would be executed by the President of the
Women in Agriculture Development Foundation making the presentations on the:
(i) Journey of the PNGWiADF from its beginnings to the current stage;
(ii) Profile of the women in agriculture members at the roundtable meeting;
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(iii)Outcomes of the Strategic Planning Workshop and the
(iv) 2010 Work plan for PNGWiADF
The presentation by the President of the PNGWiADF was followed by questions and comments from the
partners and stakeholders.
The pledges and commitments by the partners commenced thereafter. The programme for the roundtable
meeting can be seen in Appendix 4.
6. Attendance and Participation at the Three day Event
6.1 Strategic Planning Workshop Participants
Approximately 100 participants took part in the strategic planning workshop, comprising 73 women from
the various women in agriculture groups. The other participants were from the key partner organizations
and stakeholders. These partners included; ACIAR, the LNG Project, the National Agriculture Research
Systems (NARS) organizations namely; Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA), Coffee Industry
Corporation (CIC), PNG Cocoa & Coconut Institute (PNGCCI), National Agriculture Research Institute
(NARI-Lae and Laloki), Australian National University (ANU), Australian Women in
Agriculture(AWIA), Catherine McGowan Consulting, East New Britain Co-operative Societies Unit of
the Department Commerce & Industry, Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC),
Rural Industries Council (RIC) and the Agricultural Research & Development Support Facility (ARDSF)
of AusAID. Refer to Appendices 5 & 6 for the List of women in agriculture participants and the list of
participants from other key partner organizations respectively.
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Photograph of the participants during first day of the Strategic Planning Workshopm
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6.2 Profile of Women in Ag riculture Groups at the Strategic Planning Workshop
Ninety nine (99%) percent of the women from the women in groups present at the strategic planning
workshop and the three day event had affiliated with the PNGWiADF. The remaining 1 percent attended
as observers. The women groups came from 13 different provinces and comprised 24 different women's
groups. The women groups had organized themselves and formed their respective women in agriculture
groups at different levels namely; Ward, LLG, District and Provincial levels. Majority (58%) of the
women present had organized and registered under District Women in Agriculture Groups.
Similarly, majority (66%) of the women present were executives of the different women in agriculture
groups with 34% of women being ordinary members as depicted in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Position of women within respective Women in Agriculture Groups
In terms of the highest level of education attained, a significant proportion (37%) of women participating
at the Strategic Planning workshop and the round table meeting had attended College while 27 % had
completed Grade 10. Only 12 percent of the women had not received or gone through the formal
education system, of which 1 percent had attended adult literacy classes as per Figure 2 overleaf.
The occupational background of the members of the respective women in agriculture groups is reasonably
diverse at this early stage of the PNGWiADF network formation and operation and holds promising
results for the future as women from all walks of life and educational background see the need to network
for common objective of transforming the rural sector through agriculture for development. The
composition of those present at the strategic planning and the roundtable meeting included; Farmers
(55%), DPI Officers (19%), Self-employed or women in business (15%) and other professions comprising
-Teachers, Nurses, Accountants, Women in Politics and Police Officer (8%) as per Figure 3.
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The College graduates and the grade 10 leavers hold executive position in the different women in
agriculture groups. The women with no formal education also hold executive positions except of course
the position of Secretary, whose duties require writing as depicted in Figure 4.
The women from all the different professions stated above all hold executive positions in their respective
women in agriculture groups together with the women farmers. This is also reflective of some
professional women who have retired and are full time farmers. Please refer to Figure 5.
Figure 2: Highest Level of Education Attained by the members of the WiA Groups
Figure 3: Occupational Background of the members of the Women in Agriculture Groups
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Figure 4: Highest Education Level Attained versus Position within the Women's Group
Figure 5: Occupational background versus Position within the Women's Group
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6.3 Attendance and Participation at the Roundtable Talk
There was relatively good attendance at the Roundtable talk on the third day of the three day event. While
both the Minister for Community Development and the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock did not
attend. The Deputy Secretary- Policy, for the Department of Agriculture and Livestock attended on behalf
of his Minister and delivered the welcome address. The Chief Secretary attended and gave the key note
address. There was no other representation from Central Agencies, specifically the Departments of
National Planning and Treasury or any other government department.
There was however, very good attendance and representation from the commodity institutions including
Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK), PNG CCI, FPDA and CIC. The development partners and private
sector partners present included AusAID, ACIAR, LNG Project, Bris Kanda (BK), Australian Women in
Agriculture, Taiwan Technical Mission and the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI). The full
list of partners can be seen in Appendix 7.
7. Outcomes of the Three Day Event
7.1 Strategic Planning Workshop
The review of the vision statement by Groups 1 and 2 and the plenary session that followed resulted in a
revised Vision Statement. The deliberations by Groups 3 & 4 resulted in the endorsement of the Mission
Statement and therefore the Purpose Statement and the key focus areas in the draft strategic Plan. The
review of the core values by Groups 5 & 6 resulted in each group presenting 7 and 12 cores values
respectively. Through a process of prioritization facilitated by the facilitators the first 6 core values with
the lowest scores were endorsed as the core values for the PNGWiADF. The respective group discussion
results can be seen in Appendices 8A, 8B and 8C.
Other important changes made to the draft strategic plan include changing the time frame from 3 years to
10 years and making the connection in the wording of the vision and mission statements to capture
Agriculture development contributing to overall development aspirations as per the Vision 2050.
The 2010 Work plan prepared by a technical working group with guidance and advice from the president
of the PNGWiADF was also endorsed by the women.
The results of the above process are presented herewith:
7.1.1 Vision
PNG women will be prosperous and have improved well being as equal partners in Agriculture for
development.
7.1.2 Mission
Our mission is to be the voice of women to be recognized as equal partners and provide a platform that
encourages innovation by women in agriculture for development.
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7.1.3 Organisational Purpose
To be an effective and efficient voice for women as equal partners and a platform for innovation bywomen
in agriculture for development.
7.1.4 Key Focus Areas
1. Policy Advocacy
2. Information and Communications
3. Partnership & Networking
4. Organisational Capacity Development
5. Women in Agriculture Innovations Grant Facility
7.1.5 Core Values
1. Love for family & community
2. Team work
3. Equality
4. Passionate/Commitment/Pride
5. Integrity/Respect
6. Transparency & Accountability
7.1.6 2010 Work plan for the PNGWiADF
Priority Activities
1. Organisational capacity building
ñ Executive committees at national and provincial level
ñ Recruitment of 2x permanent staff to run the Secretariat
ñ 4x Regional TOT Workshops
2. Information & Communication
ñ Awareness
ñ Information and communication skills training
3. Policy Advocacy for Women in Agriculture
ñ Partner with CIMC, share costs/events (regional meetings)
4. Partnership & Networking
ñ MoU with NARI (office space & support)
ñ Partner with CIMC, share costs/events (regional forums)
ñ MoU with Provincial DAL
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5. Women in Agriculture Innovations Grant Facility
ñ Seek core funding/funding strategy
ñ Endorsement and Funding from National DAL(NADP)
7.2 Displaying of Produce and Artifacts
The women from the different women in agriculture groups used this opportunity to showcase their
produce and products. These ranged from fresh fruits and vegetables from the highlands and around the
Morobe province and processed products such as fruit jams, and the unique broiler feed displayed by the
Bulolo Women in Agriculture Group. This product was truly impressive as the women used traditional
ingredients such as sweet potato leaves, sweet potato and other leguminous crops to produce the broiler
feed in pelletized form. The photograph below shows the Bulolo Women in Agriculture proudly
displaying their broiler feeder. These women also had other processed products such as oil and others.
The Bulolo District WiA Group proudly displaying their locally processed broiler feed
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Table 2 below shows the list of women in agriculture groups and the items they displayed.
Table 2: Type of Products displayed by Women in Agriculture Groups
Name of Women's Group Products displayed
Markham District WiA Root crops, such as Taro Yams, Cassava, Bananas, Peanuts
and Vegetables
Edith Babul Group Indian Guava, Livestock, Bananas, Fruits
Enny Moitz and her group Taro, Bananas, Fruits, Pawpaw and others
Jacklyn Ambang Floriculture
Peter Linibi with Markham District
Group
Posters on Health and Nutrition
Anna Kapus East Sepik Prov. Coconut By-Products such as Virgin Coconut
Oil and Soap etc.
Vanimo Green, Aitape Lumi and
Konsi
Artefacts such as Bilums and baskets (distance and transport
they could not bring any food.
Eastern Highlands WiA Floriculture and food crops
Meri Wok Bung Kaukau and Vegetables
FPDA Posters and display of information
East New Britian WiA Mats, meri blouse, printed laplaps, coconut baskets
Moran, Gobe,Keakea, Kutubu/Foe,
Namo Haenamo
Artefacts.
Foundation for WiA- Maprik Artefacts and coconut downstream processing products
Aroa Women in Agriculture Mats and Noni Oil
Souene Mothers Cooperative
Society
Mats & noni oil
Bubia Floriculture Flowers
Other Groups Various produce and products
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Display booth of the Mumeng Women In Agriculture of Bulolo District
Display booth of the Meri Wok Bung Association.
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7.3 Roundtable Talks
The president of the PNGWiADF expressed that the formation of this body presents the beginning of a
new era in the development of this nation, in particular in agriculture sectors contribution to overall
development. An alternative approach to agricultural development through active representation and
participation by women in the mainstream activities of policy formulation, program design and
implementation including agricultural research and extension and providing an avenue for agricultural
endowment fund for the purposes of funding women's agriculture and development activities.
The Presidents presentations also highlighted the reason for the success to date which was clearly the
passion of the pioneering women including the President and the continuous assistance from NARI in
providing technical and institutional support to the organization.
The facilitator made the presentation on the profile of women attending the roundtable meeting. The need
for the newly registered members to contribute to the formulation the PNGWiADF Strategic Plan and
therefo re to own the vision, mission and core values of the organization was also emphasized.
The President of the PNGWiADF presented the vision, mission, core values, key focus areas and the 2010
Annual Work plan.
The process of making pledges and commitments was then opened by the Chairman of NARI, Dr. John
Kola.
7.3.1 Pledges and Commitments of Partners and Key Stakeholders
Table 3: Pledges, Commitments and Comments made by Key partners of the PNGWiADF.
STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGES AND
COMMITMENTS
COMMENTS
Acting Chief
Secretary &
Secretary for
DPLLGMr.
Manasupe
Zurenuoc
money for the Women in
Agriculture network from
the K1million Agriculture
Grant allocated under DSIP
funds for each District in the
2010 Budget.
available copies of the
recently approved
Determination on Functions
& Responsibilities of each
level of government and
bureaucracy to PNGWiADF.
- Grateful and proud to be part of this
organization which has come a very long
way since its very beginning in the year
2000.
- Emphasized the need for the
PNGWiADF's Strategic Plan to be
consistent with the Vision 2050, DSP
(2010-2030), and the respective MTDS's.
- Expressed that he needs the assistance of
PNGWIADF to secure some funding from
the K1 million Agriculture grant in DSIP
to go forwards funding activities of the
PNGWiA.
- Expressed his appreciation and gratitude
to see Dr. Miok Komolong being
involved in the Strategic Planning
exercise of the PNGWiADF, given his
involvement in the Vision 2050 planning
process.
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- PNG Vision 2050 is the dream of the
nation. It has 7 main programs/pillars
intended to improve our Human
Development Index (HDI) from the
current position in the world.
- PNGWiADF will be asked to assist with
the work program for Pillar 2- wealth
creation.
- Experience that in the last 35 years- there
has been no service delivery because no
dialogue- all players in agriculture must sit
round table, talk and take action.
- Expressed that Government in the Lae
Meeting of the PA's and Governors,
agreed to keep 3 tiers of government being
consistent with the service delivery
systems. This is where the PNGWiADF.
- Must work through government system.
- Last year government had specific grants -
2009 and 2010- Government determines
the minimum priority activity (MPA)
which the provincial Government cannot
spend outside of. Members of the PNG
WiA need to hold Provincial
Administrators accountable and
responsible.
- As a nation, PNG can change the nations
HDI through WIA.
- The disbursement guideline of the
K1million Agriculture Grant under DSIP
is currently being worked on.
- Will require assistance and input from
PNGWIADF with work program for Pillar
2- Wealth Creation, of the Vision 2050.
- PNG WIADF must work through
government system and hence the
importance to know the Functions &
Responsibilities of each level of
government and bureaucracy as per the
recently approved Determination. It will
enable the women to know who is
responsible for what and what funds are
available at each level.
NARI Board
Chairman- Dr.
John Kola
Pledged NARI's continued
support and committed NARI to
provide at no cost to the
PNGWiADF:
Furniture
- Dr. Kola said, "PNGWiADF is also
NARI's baby, as NARI hosted the first
'Voices of women in the food chain'
workshop in the year 2000 and has
continued to nurture PNGWiADF to date
and will continue to do so, until, it is able
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- Telephone and Fax lines
- Internet and email
services
Publications section to
produce newsletters,
brochures etc.
Conference Facilities
Auditing of PNGWiADF
Accounts.
and MOU with PNGWiADF
after Easter, when the
Director General returns
from overseas travel.
continue this assistance until
PNGWIADF is able to look
after itself.
to be independent.
- In return, NARI will use the networks of
the PNG WiA for dissemination of new
technological and scientific research
information as well as for adaptive
research.
Catherine
McGowan
Consulting Pty
Ltd.
Managing
Director-
Catherine
McGowan
(Former President
AWIA)
Catherine McGowan Consulting
Pty Ltd committed
to:
- Make a one-off payment of
$2,000 (Aussie Dollars) as
allowance for the President
of the PNGWiADF.
- A long term friendship and
support as well as to make
available and share
international networks,
Australia, India, and the
South Pacific women in
Agriculture.
- "Change will come to PNG when your
voices are heard in your homes, villages,
ward and provinces".
- "We want to be your partners as you find
your voice in PNG, including through
learning to do it together".
- PNGWiADF needs to find its voice in the
Pacific and to use it to make the world a
better place.
AusAID
Senior Program
Officer (Ms. Hazel
Mamae)
assist in the implementation
of the PNGWiADF Strategic
Plan in collaboration with all
other stakeholders
- Need for PNGWiADF Strategic Plan to
be aligned to the DSP (2010-2030) and
the Vision 2050.
- Stated that while Development was
talked about more frequently, the concept
of Nation Building is equally important
and needs to be given equal attention.
- Stressed the need for collaboration at all
times with all stakeholders to have a
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collective and shared view
- PNGWIADF Strategic Plan should be an
eye opener, a tool to be used to
implement the higher order plans (Vision
2050 and DSP (2010-2030) , and the
respective MTDS's)
Rural Industries
Council (RIC)
Executive Officer
(Graham Ainui)
member of the RIC Board
committed to pay the
membership fee for
PNGWIADF to the RIC
Board for 2010.
- RIC supports the PNGWiADF
- RIC is happy to represent and advocate
for issues specific to women in
Agriculture as well.
ACIAR
Country Manager
(Emily Flowers)
in two thematic areas:
(i) Information and
Communication and
(ii) Partnerships and
Networking
- Timing of PNGWiADF Strategic
Planning is fantastic, as ACIAR focuses
on the role of women in agriculture and
along the value chain.
- Two existing projects in the area of
building business acumen and skills are
currently undertaken in the Highlands
and the Central Province (4 years).
Bris Kanda
Managing Director
(Mr. Lukis
Romaso)
- Commitments is to making it
happen on the ground using
women
- Assist in facilitating linking
production to markets
- Let the women be the actors, BK only
facilitate
- Currently assist the Wampa women in
Taro, Fish, finding markets. A 6 year
programme.
Australian
Women in
Agriculture
(AWIA)
Val Lang
Board Member of
AWIA
continue walking with PNG
WiADF
behalf of the women in
AWIA for a long term
friendship and support to the
PNGWIA including through
providing their own
networks in Australia and
internationally.
- Passed warm wishes from current
President of the AWIA-to Maria and all
the members of PNG WiA.
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- Extended an invitation to
PNG WIA to attend the 2010
AWIA Annual General
Meeting on September 10 in
Darwin.
Kokonas Indastri
Koporesen(KIK)
Chief Executive
Officer- Mr. Tore
Ovasuru
strategic partner of Kokonas
Industry Koporesen (KIK).
- Congratulated the PNG WIADF on
behalf of the Board of KIK, the copra
growers and processors and the
Management.
- Reviewing the plan this year
PNGCCI
Dr. Jane Ravusiro
commitments made by the
KIK and Cocoa Boards.
- Assurance that PNGCCI will incorporate
(women) PNGWIADF into their
Strategic Plan which is currently being
formulated. Specifically, in Thematic
Areas 1, 2 and 3
- Very important that Women in
PNGWiADF assist each other and walk
together and not be their own worst
enemies.
LNG Project
Sustainable
Development
Specialist
(Kiara Worth)
- Important Network
- Are at the beginning of their work and
are learning together
- Livelihood surveys and studies will be
undertaken to inform interventions
Fresh Produce
Development
Agency (FPDA)
- Offering a National Award
for Best Woman Farmer
starting in 2010
- Already work with women in their
village extension worker extension
model and will continue to work with the
WiA groups and networks.
Department of
Agriculture &
Livestock
- Committed to assisting the
women through the
PNGWiADF, to get the K4m
allocated to women under
NADP through a
collaborative effort in
designing a mechanism to
disburse these funds such as
through the PNG
Microfinance.
partnering with other
stakeholders in ENB & Buka
and Eastern Highlands
- Apologies from the Minister for the
Department of Agriculture & Livestock
(DAL) and the Secretary for DAL who
were unable to attend.
- Expressed that while National DAL
supports PNGWiADF, the need for these
two organizations was emphasized in
order for the PNGWiADF to achieve its
strategic objectives.
- He also expressed the need for
PNGWiADF network to work in
consultation with DAL's Women in
Agriculture unit (gender desk).
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Provinces
some arrangement to
providing training (facilitate
training for women)
Have women represented on
80 percent of the Commodity
Boards by 2008. Passed by
NEC and is an NEC
Decision which can be
implemented immediately.
- The Deputy Secretary also said, "My door
is open for any assistance that is required,
logistics etc".
- The PNGWiADF need to capitalize on the
support by the Chief Secretary's for the
organization.
ABG · Invitation to the PNG WiA
Groups to visit Bougainville
to see their activities
PNGWiADF
- Importance of women and their role in the
rural development has its context in the
respective cultural norms and values in
PNG
- Stressed the importance of good database
for good planning and interventions.
CIMC
Ms. Rufina Peter,
Senior Project
Officer-CIMC
PNGWiADF at the CIMC
Agriculture Sectoral
Committee Meeting
PNGWiADF at the CIMC
Regional Forums & the
National Development
Forums
- Expressed the importance of having
representation from the farmers on the
various forums including CIMC to ensure
policy and decision makers in Government
are in tune with the realities on the ground.
Hence the importance of the PNGWiA
network and the Growers networks.
Taiwan Technical
Mission
Leader -Mr. Lin
Chung-Heng
- Use the women network for
their extension programs
- Highlighted the need to pay attention to
Nutrition balance is the diets of the rural
population which is considered a serious
problem at present.
CIC
Ms. Mathilda
assistance to women coffee
farmers
- CIC had created a gender unit recently to
focus on the women coffee farmers.
The president of the PNG WiADF thanked all the partners and key stakeholders for their attendance,
support, pledges and commitments. She expressed that the PNGWiADF network would continue to work
with each key partner with due respect to their individual mandates to advance their individual courses as
defined by their respective mandates through collaboration and partnership.
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The round table talk ended with the endorsement for the objectives, processes and outcomes of Day 1,
Day 2 and Day 3. Moved by Ramu women in agriculture and seconded by Central Province women in
agriculture.
The round table talk closed at 4:30pm on Wednesday 31st March 2010.
8. Conclusion
The three day event was successful with each day achieving the objective of the day, although the
planning exercise should have been given a minimum of two whole days. Consequently, the logical
framework and the performance indicators were not reviewed. There is therefore an immediate need to
accomplish this task.
The women were able to exchange knowledge and information on their unique products, experiences,
information and processes and continue to increase their network of friends and contacts.
The round table commitments and pledges show a general level of support of the organization including
its strategic intents. The commitment made by NARI forms a solid foundation for PNGWiADF to set off
its development course, being the voice for the women in agriculture for development as well as securing
the resources required for training and awareness on all areas including business acumen skills etc.
The organization will need to move quickly to employ at least two (2) permanent staff to work full time
on the programs and activities of the PNGWiADF. The immediate tasks also include drafting of the
Memorandums of Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding for the pledges and commitments
made and following up on certain key commitments such as the putting together as soon as possible a
funding mechanism to access some of the Agriculture Funds being channeled through DSIP in the 2010
budget.
9. Recommendations
1. That AusAID approve the use of the balance of funds remaining from the strategic planning and
roundtable talk for the purpose of completing the performance indicators and the logical
framework for the organization's strategic plan and to get the document into a printable format.
2. That funding support be sought to employ two permanent staff to work for the PNGWiADF
3. That AusAID also approve the use of the balance of the funds on putting in place a robust
endowment fund within the structure of PNG WiADF but to include representation from Donors,
Private Sector and Senior Statesperson in the governance structure of the Fund.
10. Acknowledgements
The President of the PNGWiADF would like to express her sincere gratitude and that of all the
members of the PNG women in agriculture to AusAID and the Democratic Governance Program for
funding the Three Day Event.
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11. APPENDICES
National Women in Agriculture Roundtable March 1 - 4, 2010 Madang PNG
‘Recognising Women’s Agricultural Innovations Through Dialogue’.
Hon Bob McMullan, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for International Aid has agreed to chair this inaugural roundtable taking place in Madang in the first week of March 2010.
The roundtable is an initiative of the Papua New Guinea Women in Agriculture Development Foundation (PNGWIADF) to gain recognition of its role as the voice of women in agriculture who contribute to food security through the implementation of PNGWiADF's Strategic Plan. As the initiator, PNGWiADF will be organising the event in joint collaboration and partnerships with key stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
In staging a round table forum, PNGWiADF is bringing women's voices to the attention of stakeholders, line agencies and donor partners to recognise its Strategic Plan as a plan for all rural women who depend on agriculture for their livelihood. The Strategic Plan was drafted by the members representing various registered groups and it echoes and complements other plans such as NARI's Strategic Plan 2006-2015, the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP), the Medium Term Development Strategy 2005-2010 (MTDS) and The Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
The meeting is also an opportune time for women in agriculture to contribute to the 40 Year National Strategy and the National Women's Policy. PNGWiADF hopes the forum will build trust in the organisation that will ensure collaborations and partnerships that will impact a multitude of people. These collaborations and partnerships will in turn be a positive step for the organisation as it is recognised widely as having a reputable network that is effective and efficient, is strong, transparent and accountable.
The immediate outcome PNGWIADF hopes to achieve from the round table forum is interim agreements of understanding with partners to fund components of the PNGWiADF Strategic Plan
Rationale
The timing is right and relevant for PNGWiADF as a collective voice of women in the agricultural sector to have their shouts and whispers heard. The sector is lagging behind and is struggling to get the recognition it deserves as having the potential to assure food security, generate cash incomes for rural inhabitants, increase gainful employment, reduce poverty because the food crop sector is not recognised as contributing to rural development. It is in the food crop sector that women are primarily involved. For the rural economy to grow and flourish, women need to be the driving force.
The Objectives of the Roundtable are:
- Recognition that this is the Forum for Women in Agriculture
- Take women's voices to the next stage
- Gain agreement from partners to support the PNGWiADF Strategic Plan
- Input into the National Women's Plan
- Risk sharing and poverty reduction
The expected Outcomes of project are:
1. Implement the Strategic Plan as listed below (refer to Attachment 2):
2. Contribute to National Policy for Women, MTDS, 40 Year National Strategic Plan
3. Have an MOU between partners and PNGWiADF (is this necessary ?)
4. Harmonisation of donors, line agencies and private sector
5. PNGWiADF members exchange and share views
The expected Outputs are:
1 Report highlighting where PNGWiADF was, what was done and its plans for the future
2 Announcement and practical demonstration by the Minister for Agriculture or Minister for Community Development
3 Knowledge of extension - feedback from participants on what good extension is and recommend effective extension
4 Field Day of Knowledge and practical items for women to take home
5 Networking between all collaborating partners
6 Acknowledge and celebrate contributions of PNGWiADF to PNG economy development and well being of its people
7 Enhance friendship, networks between PNG and Australian women
Who will be involved?
- Government Agencies
- Private Sector
- Mining Industry
- Women in Agriculture
- Civil Society
- Government Leaders of both Australia and PNG
- Donor Agencies
PNG Women in Agriculture Development Foundation (PNGWiAgDF)
Aim of PNG WiAgDF
"A voice of women in agriculture to be recognised as equal partners which encourages innovation by women for agriculture, social, economic and overall development of PNG’
PNGWIADF Strategic Plan - Draft No 2, November 2009
Purpose: to be an effective and efficient voice of women in agriculture to be recognised as equal partners and provide a platform that encourages innovation by women for agricultural development through:
- Building a strong, transparent and accountable organisation;
- Raising awareness of PNGWIADF and opportunities for enrolment among women in agriculture;
- Building the capacity of its secretariat and its member groups through the provision of targeted training;
- Ensuring sustainability and building of strategic partnerships for agricultural development.
1. Organisational structure
To ensure PNGWiAgDF is a strong, transparent and accountable organisation
Tasks
- To identify fixed and variable costs
- Source office equipment and space
- To effectively and efficiently manage the data base of registered members
- Monitor, evaluate and report on this plan
Activities
- Collect quotes for office and administration equipment - telephone installation, transport, electricity, internal phone and fax, photocopying, computer, email system, and office space or land
Secretary July 2009
- Prepare a budget for 12 months
Treasurer & executive August 2009
- Source funding to meet the budget
Ongoing, Treasurer & Executive
- Maintain data base and follow up with registered members to get their details
Ongoing Secretary
- Prepare, publish and distribute an annual report
October 2009 Secretary
2. Awareness
Purpose: To raise awareness of PNGWiAgDF and opportunities for involvement among women in agriculture and stakeholders for agricultural research and development
Tasks
Contact councillors, women leaders, church representatives, village leaders and talk about PNGWiAgDF
End of June
All Registered members - Team leaders Salome & Bertha
- Collect contact details and send to Secretary for incorporation into the data base
July Register local groups
October Launch groups with training activity
October & November - on going
- Attend field days, shows, special events with: launch CD, flyer, displays and information
All registered members - aim for one in each province with a registered member this year
Ongoing
Media
- Regular media coverage of activities of PNGWiAgDF aiming for 4 media releases this year
Secretary Ongoing
A minimum of two newsletters for this year
Secretary May & October
Design and construct a web page for PNGWiAgDF
Secretary and Josephine October 2009
- Regional, Provincial, National Awareness
Presentation to National Agricultural Council
Presentation to midterm review of National Agricultural Development Plan
Presentations to relevant conferences, NGOs, meetings as invited
Chairperson
Ongoing
Australian Women in Agriculture Annual AGM & Conference Canberra, August 14, 15, &16 2009.
Seek funding to finance a delegation to attend AWiA AGM and Conference: Representations made to DAL, Rural Industries Council (RIC), Ramu Sugar, Trukai,
Chairperson April & May
- Formal letter of invitation to PNGWiAgDF with details of funding support from Crawford Fund and itinerary
AWiA representatives ASAP in April 2009
- Call for expressions of interested from registered members to attend Conference and AGM
Secretary April 2009
- Delegation members confirmed and names sent to AWiA for registration and visas
Executive End of May, 2009
3. Capacity Building
Purpose
v Build and strengthen the capacity of PNGWiAgDF secretariat and its member groups by providing training;
v Being responsive to the identified needs of PNGWiAGDF members by coordinating relevant activities such as micro finance, markets;
Tasks
- Prepare a brief for a proposal for funding to design and implement a training program and schedule - include budget, timing, calendar, venues, presenters and content,
Secretary April
- Seek support from National Volunteer Services to undertake this plan
Chairperson May
- Publicise plan through newsletter, NARI and among registered members
Secretary Ongoing
Plan to cover courses in:
- Basic computer skills
- Writing project proposals
- Working with groups, PRAP and train the trainer
- Leadership and management
- Processes for monitoring, evaluation & reporting
- Practical, technical farming skills, downstream processing and sales and marketing
4. Strategic Partnerships
Purpose
- To ensure the long term sustainability of PNGWiAgDF by entering into strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as; National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), Australian Development Aid Programme (AusAID), the New Zealand Government's International Aid (NZAID), the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) and the PNG Sustainable Development Limited.
- Establish and facilitate the promotion of integrated rural and urban community and agricultural development programmes in partnership with development partners and stakeholders;
NARI
- Draft letter to NARI seeking employment of 2 staff to manage mainstreaming of gender issues.
Kiteni and Chair April 2009
- Presentation to NARI Board/Council on 'mainstreaming" issues, processes for including women and on working in partnership with PNGWiAgDF
Chairperson As Soon As Possible
- Advocate to AUSAID and ADSF, DAL and other relevant stake holders on benefits of PNGWiAgDF being in a strong position to advise on mainstreaming activities in agriculture.
Chairperson & representatives from Australia May 2009
- Attend the June meeting of NAC to ensure support for the resolution concerning PNGWiAgDF adopted at the Madang Conference.
Chairperson June 2009
5. Member driven
Purpose : Being responsive to the identified needs of PNGWiAGDF members by coordinating relevant activities: training, micro finance, markets
Micro finance
- Call for volunteers to research methods for design and delivery of micro finance to registered members:
Maria May 2009
- An article in next PNGWiAgDF newsletter seeking registered members who have knowledge and experience to form a working party to advice on this project.
Secretary June
Training and marketing - refer to component 3 Capacity building.
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