Risks

Different partner organizations have been identified and found willing to collaborate in the implementation of the study programme. However, formal institutional arrangements may hamper the adequate and flexible implementation of the programme. Adequate modalities of collaboration between the organizations involved will have to be established.

Project vehicles used by the project have been transferred to LBDA as they had depreciated, and are now in use for other purposes. This may cause transport problems to the project as the study programme involves frequent travel in the project area. Transport facilities have to be ensured before implementation of the programme.

The current state of computers and software in the project may not be adequate for proper analysis and reporting during the study programme. An efficient and effective upgrade of the computing and printing facilities is recommended (see inputs).

Inputs^{1   2}

¹ The estimates are tentative and only inputs for the purpose of the socio-economic component are considered; other activities or project running costs have not been taken into consideration.

² The studies may incorporate the assistance of national graduate trainees or Associate Professional Officers (APOs) in their implementation. Under the overall supervision of the CTA, they may also assist in processing and analysing the information. These services should be at no costs to the project, and the implementation of the programme may not be dependent on their availability.

³ At the time of preparation of this report, a preferred profile of the CTA was in preparation by LBDA. In view of the heavy socio-economic component during the last phase of the project, it is considered that it may be preferable to have a CTA socio-economist with experience in aquaculture. If this is the case, an international consultant in socio-economics may not be required. Incorporation of socio-economic information and strategies in the project document for the consolidation phase will be part of the CTA's coordinating responsibilities. It should be stressed that the CTA whether socio-economist or aquaculturist has the end responsibility for the implementation of the study programme.

⁴ i.e. demographer/nutritionist to assist in analysing baseline data; computer programmer for a tailor made data processing programme; economist for pricing of alternative uses of resources, etc.

⁵ Per diems are estimated on the basis of 60 days field work per team and, on average, 5 team members, at the current rates for national experts.

⁶ Cost of sub-contracts (all inclusive) for participation of NGOs, particularly in the PRA exercise, and for training of LBDA staff in PRA techniques.

⁷In order to efficiently process and analyze data, as well as for proper reporting, the computer facilities of the project need to be upgraded. It is recommended that one of the three available computers be replaced by a machine with Pentium processor and minimum 8 MbRAM. The replaced machine should stay within the project for word processing purposes. The two others (486) can be upgraded with additional 4 MbRAM each and extended hard disks. Printing facilities in the project are in a deplorable state; it is recommended that a laser printer be purchased, together with an interface to link up three PCs. Proper software would comprise Microsoft Office packages.

References

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Harrison, E., J.A. Stewart, R.L. Stirrat, and J. Muir. 1994. Fish Farming in Africa; what's the catch? Summary Report of ODA-supported Research Project “Aquaculture Development in Sub-Saharan Africa”. University of Sussex, UK.

Kumar, D. 1995. Socio-economic Analysis of Aquaculture in East Africa: an Asian point of view. FAO, Rome (in preparation)

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Leendertse, K., C. Mariani, G. Bowman, and U. Tietze. 1994. Assessment of the Impact of an Integrated Development Project: a case study of a fisheries project on Lake Tanganyika. FAO Fisheries Circular No. 874. FAO, Rome. 62p.

Noble, R. 1994. Research challenges in Integrated Resource Management (IRM) in rural Africa, p. 27–29. In R.E. Brummett (ed.) Aquaculture policy options for integrated resource management in subSaharan Africa. ICLARM Conf. Proc. 46, 38 p.

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Van den Berg, F. 1994. Privatization of fingerling production and extension: a new approach for aquaculture development in Madagascar, p. 32–34. In R.E. Brummett (ed.) Aquaculture policy options for integrated resource management in sub-Saharan Africa. ICLARM Conf. Proc. 46, 38 p.

Evaluation, formulation, progress and terminal reports

Attachment I
Key-persons met:

Attachment II

Terms of reference
Consultant Socio-economist
TCP/KEN/4551

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Fisheries Operations Service (TC04), and in direct collaboration with the FAO Representative in Kenya as well as the Aquaculturist/Team leader and the relevant national officers concerned, the consultant will be expected to:

-   Review the draft project document G24359 (GCP/KEN/060/BEL) with particular attention to the likely socio-economic impacts on the ultimate beneficiaries - the grass root small scale fish farmers;

-   Discuss with the Scientific Advisor of the Belgian Embassy in Nairobi, the overall principles of the Belgian Survival Fund assistance in the target area of Western Kenya, and specifically the existing and expected additional socio-economic benefits concerning the ultimate beneficiaries;

-   Draw up a programme for the immediate assembly by national experts of existing baseline socio-economic data, within two months, as well as the routine monitoring of the main parameters over the next three years;

-   After discussions with the Aquaculturist/Team leader and the FAO Representative, submit to the Chief, TC04 a draft mission report summarizing his observations, conclusions and recommendations.

Duty station: Kisumu, Kenya

Languages: English (Swahili and other local languages desirable but not essential)

Duration: 1 month (February/March 1996)