**Agro-based Industries and Technology Development**

**Project-Phase II**

**(ATDP)**

######## ANNUAL REPORT 2003

**(October 2002-September 2003)**

**Prepared by**

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**The Louis Berger Group, Inc.**

**2300 N Street, NW**

**Washington, DC 20037**

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###### Table of Contents

[Executive Summary 1](#executive-summary)

[Major Accomplishments in 2003 6](#major-accomplishments-in-2003)

[A. INTERMEDIATE RESULT ONE: IMPROVED COMPETITIVENESS IN AGRIBUSINESS
7](#intermediate-result-one-improved-competitiveness-in-agribusiness)

[*GRAINS* 7](#grains)

[*SHRIMP SEAL OF QUALITY (SSOQ) PROGRAM*
8](#shrimp-seal-of-quality-ssoq-program)

[*FINFISH* 10](#finfish)

[*HORTICULTURE* 11](#horticulture)

[*POULTRY* 12](#poultry)

[*OTHER* 13](#other)

[*MARKET RESEACRH, TRADE PROMOTION and INNOVATION UNIT*
14](#market-reseacrh-trade-promotion-and-innovation-unit)

[B. INTERMEDIATE RESULT TWO: IMPROVED AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS
14](#intermediate-result-two-improved-agribusiness-support-institutions)

[C. INTERMEDIATE RESULT THREE: MORE MARKET ORIENTED POLICIES, LAWS,
REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS
15](#c.-intermediate-result-three-more-market-oriented-policies-laws-regulations-and-industry-standards)

[LEVERAGING OTHER SOURCES 17](#leveraging-other-sources)

[Annex: PROGRESS ON POLICY ISSUES (October 2002-September 2003)
i](#annex-progress-on-policy-issues-october-2002-september-2003)

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# Executive Summary

Agro-based Industries and Technology Development Project-Phase II (ATDP)
is the second phase of a project that completed its initial work in June
2000. Primary funding for the project is provided by the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID). Some local funds are
provided by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB). The project is managed
by The Louis Berger Group, Inc., a private US business and economic
development consulting company. Project partners are Cargill Technical
Services, a branch of Cargill Inc., the world's largest private
agribusiness company, and Land O\' Lakes, the largest cooperative in the
United States.

Developing competitiveness is the basis of the project's goal of
promoting the growth of privately owned agribusinesses that can succeed
in an open, competitive market environment. The project's objectives are
to:

1.  Provide direct enterprise assistance to selected agribusinesses;

2.  Strengthen key financial and non-financial agribusiness support
    institutions;

3.  Achieve improvements in relevant policies, laws, regulations, and
    standards through both government and industry-level interventions.

Economically the project is charged with:

-   Increasing domestic agribusiness sales by US \$154 million;

-   Increasing export sales by US \$59 million.

At present, ATDP works in the following subsectors: Finfish, Poultry,
Grains, Horticulture, and the Shrimp Seal of Quality program.

In its capacity as a consulting firm, to date ATDP has provided business
services to over 100 clients in such areas as pre-investment business
studies, business plan writing, new product development, improvement in
production technology, marketing, sales, accounting and financial
management, market research, troubleshooting, and other management
practices. These services are provided at Agribusiness Centers for
Excellence established in Dhaka, Chittagong, Bogra, and Sylhet. All
clients paid for the services.

ATDP has set up a separate Shrimp Seal of Quality (SSOQ) office at
Khulna. The SSOQ program is designed to assure buyers that products
marked with the seal meet the highest sanitary, environmental, human
rights, and labor standards. The ultimate objective of the program is to
improve the competitiveness of Bangladeshi shrimp in world markets. So
far, the program has worked to develop codes of conduct, train extension
workers and certifiers, and develop disease-free model farms. As a
result of ATDP's initiative, an independent Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation
has been developed to promote leadership, service, and support to the
Bangladesh shrimp industry. With the facilitation from ATDP, the
Bangladesh Shrimp Development Alliance has been formed to unite all the
previously fragmented groups and sectors involved in the shrimp
industry.

From this year, ATDP has changed it's annual reporting period from
calendar year to USAID financial year.

I.  **Annual Report 2003 in Charts**

A. Increased Sales

+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| *          |     |      |         |                |               |
| *[Increase |     |      |         |                |               |
| in         |     |      |         |                |               |
| Domestic   |     |      |         |                |               |
| Sales and  |     |      |         |                |               |
| Export     |     |      |         |                |               |
| Sales]{.sm |     |      |         |                |               |
| allcaps}** |     |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| **S        | **  |      |         | **USAID Target |               |
| ubsector** | Ach |      |         | for 2003**     |               |
|            | iev |      |         |                |               |
|            | eme |      |         |                |               |
|            | nts |      |         |                |               |
|            | in  |      |         |                |               |
|            | 200 |      |         |                |               |
|            | 3** |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
|            | **I |      |         | **Increase**   |               |
|            | ncr |      |         |                |               |
|            | eas |      |         |                |               |
|            | e** |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
|            | *   |      | *       | **Domestic     | **Export      |
|            | *Do |      | *Export | Sales**        | Sales**       |
|            | mes |      | Sales** | (Million US    | (Million US   |
|            | tic |      |         | \$)            | \$)           |
|            | S   |      | (       |                |               |
|            | ale |      | Million |                |               |
|            | s** |      | US \$)  |                |               |
|            |     |      |         |                |               |
|            | (M  |      |         |                |               |
|            | ill |      |         |                |               |
|            | ion |      |         |                |               |
|            | US  |      |         |                |               |
|            | \$) |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
|            | *   | **In |         |                |               |
|            | *Di | dire |         |                |               |
|            | rec | ct** |         |                |               |
|            | t** |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| *          | 6   | 2.11 | \-      |                |               |
| *Finfish** | .79 |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| *          | 23  | 1    | 0.15    |                |               |
| *Poultry** | .03 | 2.63 |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| **Grains** | 11  | 7.11 | \-      |                |               |
|            | .12 |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| **Hort     | 0   | 0.36 | 2.05    |                |               |
| iculture** | .24 |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| **Other**  | 0   | \-   | \-      |                |               |
|            | .02 |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| **Total**  | **4 | *    | *       | **38**         | **15**        |
|            | 1.2 | *22. | *2.20** |                |               |
|            | 0** | 21** |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+
| **Grand    | **6 |      | *       |                |               |
| Total**    | 3.4 |      | *2.20** |                |               |
|            | 1** |      |         |                |               |
| **         |     |      |         |                |               |
| *(Direct + |     |      |         |                |               |
| In         |     |      |         |                |               |
| direct)*** |     |      |         |                |               |
+------------+-----+------+---------+----------------+---------------+

The table above shows that the total increased domestic sales
facilitated by ATDP in FY 2003 is approximately US \$63 million, of
which US \$41 million is directly from the clients; the rest resulted
from the increased demand in the supply chain created by the clients.
This represents a 166 percent achievement of the target of US \$38
million.

Total increased export sales created by the clients is approximately US
\$2.20 million, of which US \$2.05 million is from clients in the
horticulture subsector; the rest is from a client in the poultry
subsector.

**B. Number of Clients Adopting New/Improved Technologies or Management
Practices**

The table above shows that 48 clients have adopted improved management
practices, a 107 percent achievement against the target of 45 clients.

C. Number of Clients Entering in New Geographic Markets

+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| #### Nu           |                         |                        |
| mber Of Clients E |                         |                        |
| ntering In New Ge |                         |                        |
| ographic Markets  |                         |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| **Subsector       | **Achievement in 2003** | **USAID 2003 Target**  |
| name**            |                         |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
|                   | Number of Clients       | **30**                 |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Finfish           | 11                      |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Poultry           | 13                      |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Grains            | 07                      |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Horticulture      | 02                      |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Other             | 00                      |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| **Total**         | **33**                  |                        |
+-------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+

The table above shows that 33 ATDP clients entered new geographic
markets in FY 2003, a 110 percent achievement against the target of 30
clients.

D. Value of Financial Resources Raised by ATDP Clients from all Sources

+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| #### Val      |                           |                          |
| ue of Financi |                           |                          |
| al Resources  |                           |                          |
| Raised by ATD |                           |                          |
| P Clients Fro |                           |                          |
| m All Sources |                           |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| **Subsector** | **Achievement in 2003**   | **USAID 2003 Target**    |
|               |                           |                          |
|               |                           | (million US \$)          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
|               | (million US \$)           |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| Finfish       | 0.21                      | **3.00**                 |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| Poultry       | 3.99                      |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| Grains        | 0.12                      |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| Horticulture  | \-                        |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| Other         | \-                        |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+
| **Total**     | **4.32**                  |                          |
+---------------+---------------------------+--------------------------+

According to data available up to September 2003, the value of financial
resources raised by ATDP clients from all sources in FY 2003 is
approximately US \$4.32 million, about 144 percent against the target of
US \$3.00 million.

E.  **New Clients in 2003**

  --------------------------------------- -------------------------------
  **Subsector**                           **Contracts Signed in 2003**

  Finfish                                 04

  SSOQ                                    18

  Poultry                                 08

  Grains                                  02

  Horticulture                            08

  Other                                   \-

  Agribusiness Support Institutions       05

  **Total no of signed contracts**        **45**
  --------------------------------------- -------------------------------

ATDP worked with a total of 45 new clients in the FY 2003.

F. Technical Assistance Provided

  ------------------ ---------------- --------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
  **Subsector**      **Focus Area of                                                                
                     TA/BS Provided                                                                 
                     in 2003**                                                                      

                     **Operations**   **Marketing**   **Finance**   **Human       **Association     **Total**
                                                                    Resources**   Strengthening**   

  **Finfish**        37               09              05            05            06                **62**

  **SSOQ**           03               \-              \-            \-            03                **06**

  **Poultry**        21               12              02            11            02                **48**

  **Grains**         17               04              04            07            02                **34**

  **Horticulture**   15               04              \-            01            03                **23**

  **Other**          02               01              01            \-            01                **05**

  **Total**          **95**           **30**          **12**        **24**        **17**            **178**
  ------------------ ---------------- --------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------

The table above shows the areas to which technical assistance or
business services were provided. During the year ATDP provided its
clients technical assistance or business services on a total of 178
occasions.

**[G. Formal Trainings Provided]{.smallcaps}**

+-----------------+----------------+------+--------+-------------------+
| **Training      | **No. of       | **Pa |        | **Total           |
| Events**        | Training**     | rtic |        | Participants**    |
|                 |                | ipan |        |                   |
|                 | **Organized**  | ts** |        |                   |
+-----------------+----------------+------+--------+-------------------+
|                 |                | **Ma | **Fe   |                   |
|                 |                | le** | male** |                   |
+-----------------+----------------+------+--------+-------------------+
| In-country      | 39             | 692  | 120    | 812               |
+-----------------+----------------+------+--------+-------------------+
| Overseas        | 11             | 16   | \-     | 16                |
+-----------------+----------------+------+--------+-------------------+
| **Total**       | **50**         | **7  | *      | **828**           |
|                 |                | 08** | *120** |                   |
+-----------------+----------------+------+--------+-------------------+

The table above shows that in 2003, 50 formal training programs were
organized which were attended by 828 participants. In addition, 227
women employed by the members of an association in Cox's Bazar were
trained by an ATDP consultant on dry fish processing as part of our
efforts to strengthen such associations.

H.  Cost Sharing

+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| **Subsector**                 | **Cost Sharing**  |                  |
|                               |                   |                  |
|                               | **%**             |                  |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
|                               | **ATDP**          | **Client**       |
|                               |                   |                  |
|                               | **%**             | **%**            |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| Finfish                       | 33%               | 67%              |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| Poultry                       | 35%               | 65%              |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| Grains                        | 52%               | 48%              |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| Horticulture                  | 36%               | 64%              |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| Other                         | 74%               | 26%              |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+
| **Total**                     | **41%**           | **59%**          |
+-------------------------------+-------------------+------------------+

Clients share the cost of the technical assistance or business services
they receive from ATDP. The percentage of this cost sharing is decided
based on the client's annual sales revenue; it ranges from 25% to 100%.
This year clients of ATDP have shared on average 59% of the cost of
services.

I.  **Media Coverage of ATDP Activities**

  -------------------------------------------- --------------------------
  **Area of Work**                             **Number of Articles**

  SOQ                                          225

  Grains                                       25

  Agribusiness Center for Excellence           167

  Horticulture                                 26

  Poultry                                      19

  Fisheries                                    07

  Editorials and Others                        12

  **Total**                                    **481**
  -------------------------------------------- --------------------------

ATDP activities were widely covered by the media. Leading Bengali and
English language newspapers published 481 reports and articles on ATDP
activities.

J.  **Major** **Documents**

The following major documents were produced in 2003:

1.  Business case study of 'Bangladesh Vegetable Export'

2.  Feasibility study on 'Broiler Farm Extension and Meat Processing'
    for ATDP client

3.  Political Analysis of Southeast Coastal Region of Bangladesh

4.  Corn Study Report

5.  SSOQ extension handouts 'What a Farmer Must Do to Build a Barrier
    Against the Virus' and 'SSOQ Farmer Assistance'

6.  Leaflet on Infofish Shrimp Editorial- 'Doers Need of Hours'

7.  Three-fold leaflet on ATDP

8.  End of assignment report for two fisheries clients

9.  English and Bengali versions of the SSOQ handout 'What the European
    Buyers, NGOs and Consumers Had to Say'

10. SSOQ alert notice- 'Competitor Information'

11. Annual Report 2002

12. Annual Work Plan 2003

13. Quarterly Report: January-March, 2003

14. Quarterly Report: April-June, 2003

15. Measuring the Performance of ATDP Clients Using Output and
    Employment Multipliers

16. Two Newsletters about the Shrimp Seal of Quality program

17. In total 29 news releases for the 'Global Shrimp Outlook' (A weekly
    shrimp news update published in the Financial Express)

18. A total of 27 press releases (Both in English and Bangla) published
    prominently in leading newspapers and one full page newspaper
    supplement on the 'Business Plan Competition'

19. Over 50 advertisements and six editorials were published in
    different Bangla and English newspapers

20. Four issues of the monthly bi-lingual Agora-ATDP newsletter
    'Rakamari'

21. End of assignment report for the client 'Sylhet Dairy Milk'

22. Feasibility study to 'Set up a Poultry Pellet Feed Mill and
    Marketing in Bangladesh'

23. Broiler value chain study in Chittagong

24. Twelve training materials for the finfish sector

25. Training manual on 'Writing a Business Plan'

26. Mid term assignment report for Surma Bread and Biscuit Factory
    (Pvt.) by the biscuit and bread consultant

# 

# Major Accomplishments in 2003

## INTERMEDIATE RESULT ONE: IMPROVED COMPETITIVENESS IN AGRIBUSINESS

## 

### *GRAINS*

> Support to clients in this subsector has been provided on establishing
> market linkages, developing human resources, upgrading technology and
> improving technical know-how, procuring equipment and machinery,
> instituting quality assurance systems, developing new products, and
> improving packaging and operations. These interventions have
> contributed to increased domestic sales for the clients in amounts of
> approximately US \$11.12 million directly and about US \$7.11 million
> indirectly.

Seven clients adopted new technologies or implemented improved
management practices after receiving assistance from ATDP. Seven clients
entered new markets.

The value of the financial resources raised by grains clients is US
\$0.12 million. Two non-financial institutions have been assisted in
this subsector during this period.

**Major Activity Highlights**

1.  After a local ATDP consultant worked with Surma Biscuit & Bread
    Factory (Pvt.)

> Ltd. and Bashundhara Foods in Sylhet, both clients developed new
> products, improved existing products, ventured into new geographical
> markets, and significantly reduced production costs. Bashundhara also
> established a linkage with a flour mill in Dhaka to secure quality raw
> materials.

2.  Market linkage was established between Doel Agro Complex and CP
    Bangladesh, a multinational feed company, by which Doel achieved
    sales of the total capacity of its first harvest of 4,000 MT of
    Maize.

3.  A representative from Banoful & Co. Ltd. attended a course on Snack
    Food Processing at Texas A & M University and the SNAXPO 2003 fair
    in San Francisco, USA. ATDP assisted Banoful to locate and install
    Indian-made semi-automatic equipment for their new bread factory at
    Sylhet.

4.  A study on 'Corn' provided the factual information needed to help
    present and potential ATDP clients and others in the corn industry
    make valid business decisions.

5.  ATDP client North Bengal Maize Processing started selling corn
    powder, a new product now being used as starch by a local textile
    producer.

6.  ATDP assisted members of Narayangonj Ata Mayda Mill Malik Samity
    (NAMMMS) to install customized, computerized accounts software for
    their daily accounts keeping.

7.  Sifa Industries, Mitali Foods, and Banoful & Co. attended training
    sessions on recent developments in baking technology and flour lab
    equipment at the Center of Food Technology and Research Institute
    (CFTRI) in India.

### *SHRIMP SEAL OF QUALITY (SSOQ) PROGRAM*

> The Shrimp Seal of Quality Program provides shrimp entrepreneurs with
> an opportunity to meet global certification standards and thereby save
> the country's export industry, valued at US \$300 million. The program
> has been endorsed by the prime minister of Bangladesh.

**Major Activity Highlights**

1.  An SSOQ team attended a seminar on AQUAMARKETS 2003 in the
    Philippines. Discussions revolved around the need for codes of
    conduct regarding food safety, human rights, and environmental
    issues, as demanded by buyers and consumers.

2.  Forty entrepreneurs from various professional groups applied to
    receive certification services from SSOQ. Three shrimp farmers have
    been selected and provided with extensive technical assistance to
    develop virus-free model farms.

3.  Bill More, Vice President and Director of the Aquaculture
    Certification Council (ACC) of the USA, visited Bangladesh to
    acquaint shrimp stakeholders with international codes of conduct.

4.  Aquaculture Certification Council (ACC) and SSOQ collaborated to
    hold the first aquaculture certification training session in Asia at
    Cox's Bazar. Twenty participants from Bangladesh and abroad, along
    with 30 observers, government officials, donor representatives, and
    NGO leaders, attended. Eleven members of SSOQ were certified as ACC
    certifiers. A HACCP certification program was also held.

5.  After a thorough review of training needs, the newly-formed training
    team prepared a detailed work plan and began providing optimum
    training support to the extension team and partners.

6.  ATDP conducted meetings with industry representatives and donors
    such as the Department for International Development (DFID),
    Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), the Food and Agricultural
    Organization (FAO), and the World Bank to share ideas and views
    about the Bangladesh fisheries sector.

**Extension Services**

> 1**.** SSOQ organized meetings at 20 different venues in Khulna,
> Satkhira, and Bagherhat districts; about 500 farmers participated.
> Leaflets on the farmers' duty to prevent viruses and on SSOQ's role in
> support of Bangladesh shrimp farmers were distributed.

2.  Nine SSOQ extension agents and three SSOQ technicians received
    hands-on training in current shrimp farm management technology and
    HACCP.

3.  Extension agents made technical field presentations to farmers and
    industry groups in the Khulna division. They evaluated farms
    strategically positioned in satellite areas in the Khulna division
    and selected potential farms for introduction of virus control
    technology.

**Human and Labor Rights Activities**

1\. An in-depth political analysis provided the team with a better
understanding of the highly politicized dynamics underlying conflicts in
shrimp producing areas of southwest Bangladesh.

2.  A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and two implementing agreements
    were signed between SSOQ and the Coastal Development Partnership
    (CDP) to work jointly to raise awareness and develop a certification
    and monitoring system for human and labor rights and the
    environment. A grassroots network of 15 partner NGOs is being used
    for this purpose. A participatory review of draft codes of conduct
    being conducted with these partner NGOs initiated the process of
    extending ownership and acceptance of the codes by the civil
    society.

3.  Meetings were held in Khulna with local Members of Parliament (MPs),
    government officials, Union Parishad (UP) chairmen and members,
    journalists, and local political and NGO leaders to gain local
    support and co-operation for the SSOQ program.

**Communication Activities**

1.  Through an open competition an SSOQ logo has been selected which
    will serve to indicate to buyers and consumers that the producers
    displaying it adhere to international codes of conduct regarding
    food safety, human and labor rights, and sustainable environmental
    practices.

2.  Two newsletters and 29 news releases for the Global Shrimp Outlook
    were published.

**GIS Activities**

> Maps showing the geographical distribution of shrimp industry units,
> including depots, feed mills, ice plants, and processing plants, have
> been developed.

### *FINFISH*

### 

> Support has been provided to Finfish sector clients on improved
> technologies, the design and development of sustainable enterprises,
> hygiene and sanitation, record keeping, packaging, marketing, product
> diversification, new product development, quality assurance, and human
> resource development. As a result of these services, sales increased
> by approximately US \$6.79 million directly and about US \$2.11
> million indirectly from the supply chain.
>
> Twelve clients adopted new technologies or implemented improved
> management practices as suggested by ATDP. Eleven clients entered new
> markets. The value of financial resources raised by the finfish
> clients was approximately US \$0.21 million. Five non-financial
> institutions were assisted during this period.

**Major Activity Highlights**

> With the assistance of ATDP, clients successfully undertook the
> following projects:
>
> 1\. Niribili Fisheries Ltd. imported high-yielding genetically
> improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) fish. The client's staff members
> received training on induced breeding from the Bangladesh Fish
> Research Institute. Marketing linkage was established with a fry
> traders' organization in Bashurhat, Noakhali to sell a substantial
> quantity of post larvae (PLs) and mono-sex tilapia.
>
> 2\. Galda Chingri Chashi O Matsha Chashi Malik Samabaya Samity
> introduced a brine solution for better quality galda production. They
> have produced and sold nearly 0.6 million galda seeds and expanded
> market activities to southwestern districts.
>
> 3\. Naziertek Matshya Babosyee Bahumukhi Samabya Samity (NMBBSS) in
> Cox's Bazar is producing quality dry fish after being trained by ATDP.
> The client has added about 100 new members and helped them borrow
> funds from fish traders.
>
> 4\. Motso Pona Baboshahi Kollayan Somoti in Mymensigh expanded their
> marketing activities to more than ten new districts. They developed an
> inexpensive technology of harvesting fish seeds while fry are still in
> the pond and introduced a portable aeration system to use when
> transporting fry.
>
> 5\. Gazi Fish Culture Ltd. in Khulna initiated a process that retains
> the pure genetic line of an imported tilapia strain. The client has
> collected and stocked genetically pure F-6 tilapia strains from the
> Bangladesh Fish Research Institute.
>
> 6\. Trinomool Manobic Unnayan Sangstha and Nari Uddug Kendra have
> arranged micro- finance credit for their members.
>
> 7\. Al-Hossaini Integrated Fish Farm in Sylhet introduced appropriate
> new technology to integrate fish and duck farming.

### *HORTICULTURE*

> Support has been provided to horticulture clients on product
> formulation and quality improvement, improved technologies, business
> consultation, market development, post harvest technology, service and
> market information, and linkages between stakeholders. As a result of
> these interventions, clients increased sales by approximately US
> \$0.24 million and approximately US \$0.36 million from the supply
> chain. The increase in export sales was about US \$2.05
>
> Ten clients have adopted new technologies or implemented improved
> management practices with assistance from ATDP. Two clients entered
> new markets. Two non-financial institutions were assisted the
> subsector during this period.

**Major Activity Highlights**

1.  Based on a feasibility study conducted by an ATDP consultant,
    British American Tobacco-Bangladesh (BATB) signed an agreement with
    the project for help entering the vegetable growing and marketing
    value chain. BATB plans to use their existing infrastructure to grow
    quality vegetables. To enhance their performance in this endeavor,
    several meetings were organized with vegetable exporters and
    supermarket chains.

2.  ATDP's consultants facilitated a market linkage between NRS Trade
    International and the Agora and Nondan supermarkets to supply frozen
    bean seeds. This is part of the project's continuing efforts to
    improve the quality of vegetables in local markets.

3.  A training program on post-harvest handling of winter vegetables was
    organized for commercial farmers associated with the Organization
    for the Poor Community Advancement (OPCA). OPCA entered nine new
    geographic markets.

4.  A refresher training course on fruit and vegetable processing was
    organized for the members of the Women Entrepreneurs Association of
    Bangladesh (WEAB).

5.  Business services were provided to Rangamati Food Products Ltd.
    regarding new product development and the improvement of existing
    products. The client learned the technology of jack fruit canning
    and was linked with exporters to sell the canned fruit abroad.

6.  Agro Fresh Ltd. received assistance in the development of new
    products. The client was provided with information regarding
    markets, sources of raw materials and quality machinery, and was
    introduced to appropriate new technology.

7.  With support from ATDP, Ghoroa Food and Beverage Industries, Janata
    Food Products, Rangamati Food Products Limited, and OPCA improved
    existing technologies. Janata introduced spice paste as a new
    product, and both the Janata and Rangamati concerns are now using
    quality raw materials as a result of information provided by the
    ATDP consultant.

### 

### *POULTRY*

> Support has been provided to poultry clients on business consultation,
> feed mill installation, developing business plans, conducting
> feasibility studies, feed formulation, market promotion and market
> linkage, processing, product development, disease management, hatchery
> management, and bio-security. Sales have increased approximately US
> \$23 million directly and US \$12.6 million in the supply chain.
> Export sales increased by about US \$0.15 million.
>
> Thirteen clients adopted new technologies or implemented improved
> management practices with assistance from ATDP, and thirteen entered
> new markets. The value of financial resources raised by poultry
> clients was US \$3.99 million. Two non-financial institutions were
> assisted during this period.
>
> **Major Activity Highlights**

1.  ATDP organized a training session at BV Rao Poultry Institute at
    Pune, India for poultry technicians representing different clients.
    Participants received comprehensive theoretical and practical
    training on the principles of poultry and hatchery management. The
    participants are using this information to increase the overall
    profitability of their respective businesses.

2.  An expatriate poultry consultant provided services to clients in
    Dhaka and Chittagong on least-cost feed formulation, nutrition
    management in feed mills, managing breeder farms, and training feed
    mill personnel. The consultant also conducted a separate, day-long
    market promotion workshop for one of the clients.

3.  ATDP assisted one client to select suitable land on which to
    establish a duck processing plant. Waste feathers will be used in a
    feather factory and the meat will be sold to supermarkets in Dhaka.
    ATDP organized activities to promote the client's products.

4.  ATDP conducted a workshop on commercial broiler management and
    marketing for Eurobangla Poultry in Sylhet. Over 100 of the client's
    buyers of DOC participated in the workshop, which addressed the
    problem of increased mortality of birds. On farm consultations were
    also provided to contract farmers to address the problem of lameness
    in commercial broilers.

5.  A training program on Commercial Layer Disease Management & Bio
    Security was held for Gazipur Poultry Shilpa Malik Samity. Over
    forty members of the association were trained in two groups.

6.  Eight marketing officers associated with Quality Feed Ltd.
    participated in a commercial broiler management training program and
    over 100 agents of the same client attended a workshop on pellet
    feed formulation.

7.  ATDP conducted a feasibility study for Iqbal Poultry Complex Ltd
    regarding the establishment of a broiler meat processing plant in
    Chittagong. A business plan was also provided to this client for
    setting up a pellet feed mill and a broiler meat processing
    business. Consultancy was also provided to ensure bio-security and
    better farm management.

8.  ATDP assisted Denm Poultry Complex Ltd. to visit Livestock Asia-2003
    in Malaysia for sourcing raw materials and factory equipment and to
    gather technical information regarding a ready-to-cook chicken
    processing business.

### *OTHER*

> At present, ATDP is working with a limited number of dairy subsector
> clients, who have been provided with support in regard to the
> introduction of new technology, artificial insemination, dairy
> nutrition, feed formulation, and the marketing of pasteurized milk,
> cheese, flavored milk, and sweets. Sales have increased by
> approximately US \$0.02 million.
>
> Three clients have adopted new technologies or implemented improved
> management practices with assistance from ATDP.
>
> **a) Dairy/Livestock**
>
> ATDP assisted Sylhet Dairy Milk to produce and market pasteurized milk
> and value added milk products, including mozzarella, cheddar, and feta
> cheese. In order to increase sales efficiency, the client has
> introduced its sales staff to the concept of working on commission.
> Personnel from Sylhet Dairy A.I. attended a training program in Kenya
> on artificial insemination, cow evaluation, customer care, sales and
> after sales services, and management of an artificial insemination
> business. Sylhet Dairy A.I is in the process of importing improved
> semen.
>
> ATDP assisted Premium Seed Ltd. prepares a complete business plan on
> the basis of which they are now constructing a slaughterhouse to
> market packaged meat in domestic markets.
>
> **b) Other Interactions**
>
> A representative from ATDP participated the final steering committee
> meeting of World Bank consultants on the topic of "An Assessment of
> Agricultural Science and Technology for Development" in Budapest,
> Hungary and co-chaired one session.

### *MARKET RESEACRH, TRADE PROMOTION and INNOVATION UNIT*

> In order to enable clients to make knowledgeable business decisions
> and to develop their businesses more effectively, a new market
> research division has been established within ATDP, the Market
> Research, Trade Promotion and Innovation Unit.

**Major Activity Highlights**

> 1\. The unit initiated a market research search engine designed to:

-   Convert agribusiness-related information into electronic/digital
    form and enter it into an easy-to-use search engine.

-   Compile and organize secondary market and technical information
    regarding ATDP subsectors.

-   Provide clients with professional, user-friendly electronic
    information centers.

> 2\. The unit has initiated a primary marketing study to research the
> overall poultry market and identify the market demand for processed
> chicken.
>
> 3\. The unit plans to promote Bangladesh agro exports by enhancing the
> country's image and focusing on its high quality products through
> various exhibits.

## INTERMEDIATE RESULT TWO: IMPROVED AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS

> In 2003, the focus of the project's Policy, Agribusiness Support
> Institutions (ASI) and Government Relations Unit was to coordinate and
> drive ATDP's work in policy related matters and to provide assistance
> to institutions supporting agribusiness development in Bangladesh.
> Because this unit works with the subsector consultants, many of its
> activities have already been described in the subsector activity
> highlights. The unit's work with 16 agribusiness support institutions
> is described here.

**Major Activity Highlights**

1.  Necessary support and assistance has been provided to the Maize
    Association Bangladesh to advance association activities, including
    its first annual general meeting, the election of its first Board of
    Directors, hiring an office executive, and developing the
    association profile.

2.  A contract has been signed with the Shrimp Hatchery Association of
    Bangladesh (SHAB) to work together in regard to the SSOQ and to
    strengthen their organizational capability.

3.  With support from ATDP, the Bangladesh Shrimp Development Alliance
    has been formed to unite fragmented groups and sectors related to
    Bangladesh's shrimp industry.

4.  ATDP has supported the approximately 100 new members of the
    Nazirertek Motsha Babosyayee Bahumukhi Samabay Samity by arranging
    loans for them from aratdars (money lending traders).

5.  Several round table conference were organized for CEOs from
    different private sector organizations to get industry input on Agri
    MBA and to discuss the development of an executive development
    course and the topics it will cover.

6.  ATDP organized two separate business plan competitions designed to
    create general awareness of the scope and potential of agribusiness
    in Bangladesh and to develop the skills needed to prepare
    agribusiness and financial plans for successful project
    implementation. The first competition was for the general
    agribusiness community; the second was for women agripreneurs. Both
    were the first of their kind in Bangladesh.

## C. INTERMEDIATE RESULT THREE: MORE MARKET ORIENTED POLICIES, LAWS, REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

> ATDP's policy initiatives are demand driven, by both the clients and
> the industry. At present, ATDP is addressing different policy issues
> focusing on clients' existing problems and opportunities in the
> subsectors.

**Major Activity Highlights**

1.  **Shrimp Seal of Quality (SSOQ**): Shrimp exports from Bangladesh
    are declining for a variety of reasons, including a failure to
    ensure quality and a world-wide recession. To ensure the quality of
    shrimp from Bangladesh and instill the buyers' confidence in the
    product, a seal of quality (SSOQ) has been developed. Several SSOQ
    papers have been presented to industry and government. Officials and
    codes of conduct have been developed. The SSOQ organization unites
    the entire shrimp industry to meet global certification standards.
    SSOQ has been endorsed by the Ministry of Commerce and a task force
    on export diversification headed by the Prime Minister.

2.  **Agribusiness Human Resource Development Policy Initiative:**
    Absence of qualified personnel is one of the major constraints to
    the rapid expansion of agribusiness in Bangladesh. To address this
    problem, a feasibility report on an Agribusiness MBA and Executive
    Development Program was completed and submitted to the Government of
    Bangladesh. ATDP, in association with the American International
    University of Bangladesh (AIUB) and several US education
    institutions, including the University of Wisconsin, the University
    of Rhode Island, and Harvard University, has developed an
    Agribusiness MBA program. The program was approved by the GOB's
    University Grants Commission and was launched in September 2003. As
    a part of this effort, ATDP has taken the lead in developing case
    studies on local agribusiness for the first time in Bangladesh. The
    first case study published was on a local poultry company.

3.  **Quality Control System in Flourmills:** The objective of this
    effort is to assist stakeholders in establishing a private quality
    control system for the flour milling industry. The initiative
    promotes the establishment of trusted private laboratories to test
    flour quality and will advocate, as appropriate, for the Government
    to remove the duty on laboratory equipment. ATDP is working with
    members of the flour millers association and other clients to
    implement the proposed policy initiative. The quality control issue
    in flourmills has been identified and analyzed, and an education
    campaign is underway within the industry. Some industry members are
    taking steps to procure and install laboratories.

4.  **Artificial Insemination Policy Reform:** The dairy industry in
    Bangladesh is not profitable, in part because daily milk production
    per cow is very low compared to the US and African countries. Proper
    breeding techniques and private delivery of genetic and artificial
    insemination services and training could improve the situation.
    After conducting a study, a policy reform proposal on Artificial
    Insemination (A.I) was prepared and submitted to the concerned
    ministry of the government for their consideration. Efforts have
    been taken to enable private sector entrepreneurs to introduce A.I
    with imported, improved semen.

5.  **Policy for Maize Industry Development in Bangladesh:** The
    production and processing of quality maize is poor in Bangladesh.
    Maize growers and sellers are not organized and as a result have
    little bargaining power and are unable to obtain higher prices. To
    address these issues, it has been decided that all those connected
    with the industry should be united in the Maize Association of
    Bangladesh (MAB). In future, the association will address policy
    issues related to quality maize processing and marketing.

6.  **Amendment of Circular Outlining Policy Guidelines for the
    Operation of the Agriculture Credit Fund (ACF) by Bangladesh Bank:**
    The original circular by Bangladesh Bank on policy guidelines for
    the operation of ACF did not cover most of the eligible agribusiness
    activities or industries. Therefore, some of the ACF operating banks
    approached ATDP to consider their suggestions for amending the
    circular. Accordingly, it was taken up with the Ministry of
    Agriculture and the circular of Bangladesh Bank was amended.

7.  **Establishment of the Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation (BSF):** The
    Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation has been developed to provide
    leadership, service, and support to the shrimp industry and to
    foster a national dialogue regarding the industry. At present, BSF
    is opposing antidumping rules and is working closely with
    stakeholders to address this issue as well as others, including bio
    terrorism. These issues have been taken up with the Ministry of
    Commerce, BFFEA, and others concerned in identifying the position to
    be taken by Bangladesh regarding these issues.

# 

### LEVERAGING OTHER SOURCES

> ATDP's impact and results have been enhanced by contacts with other
> donors, including the Department For International Development (DFID),
> the Dutch Development Agency, Swiss Contact, the American Soybean
> Association, and the European Commission. Through the Seal of Quality
> Program, ATDP has regular contact with most of the donors working on
> technical and environmental issues, including DFID, the Food and
> Agricultural Organization, the Danish International Development Agency
> (DANIDA), the European Union (EU), CBI (a Dutch NGO), the Network of
> Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific, Info Fish, the World Bank, ACC,
> Win rock, Caritas, Save the Children (UK), Oxfam UK, the Ethical
> Trades Initiative, JOBS, USAID, the Bangladesh Fish Research
> Institute, CABI Bioscience, CP Aquaculture, Crop Life, International
> Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Consumers Union, the Global
> Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), and the World Wildlife Fund.
>
> ATDP has used Win rock volunteers to deliver technical assistance to
> the grains and poultry sectors. The grains consultant has held
> discussions with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
> on maize drying and assisting contract maize growers.
>
> This year, ATDP participated in the American Week Program in Sylhet, a
> US Embassy sponsored event highlighting current US development
> activities in Bangladesh. The American ambassador to Bangladesh
> visited a client of ATDP, Sylhet Dairy Milk. ATDP was awarded the
> first prize from USAID as "The Most Popular" participant in the
> program. The event generated interest in ATDP activities and attracted
> new potential clients.

## **Annex:** PROGRESS ON POLICY ISSUES (October 2002-September 2003)

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<th rowspan="3"><strong>Score</strong></th>
<th rowspan="3"><strong>Scale</strong></th>
<th colspan="11"><strong>Brief Description of Work</strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="5"><strong>Seal of Quality Program for Shrimp
Sector</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Quality Control Systems in Flour
Mills</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Agribusiness Human Resources Development Policy
Initiative</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Artificial</strong>
<strong>Insemination</strong> <strong>Policy Reform</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Policy for Maize</strong>
<strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Development in
Bangladesh.</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Amendment of circular issued by Bangladesh Bank
for velopedustry ACC has also been arranged for preparing future
certutilization of ACF fund</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><p><strong>Establishment</strong></p>
<p><strong>of Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation</strong></p></th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="2"><strong>Shrimp Seal of Quality</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Formation of Shrimp Hatchery
Association</strong></th>
<th><strong>Working with Farmers Group</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>10 points</td>
<td>Identification of economic growth problem and analysis of
situation<strong>.</strong></td>
<td><p>Shrimp exports from Bangladesh are declining. The reasons
identified are</p>
<p>1) Failure to ensure proper quality, and 2) Worldwide
recession.</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Shrimp hatchery owners have the following</p>
<p>problems:</p>
<p>-Lack of adequate knowledge on quality standards.</p>
<p>-Absence of quality testing laboratories</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Shrimp farmer</p>
<p>groups have</p>
<p>the following</p>
<p>problems:</p>
<p>-Poor pond management</p>
<p>-Not aware of international codes and conduct</p>
<p>-Follow old traditional culture</p></td>
<td>Initially it was stated that it is necessary to import laboratory
equipment to introduce quality control systems in flour mills.
Therefore, Assn. wanted tax exemption or tariff reduction. Now further
investigation has found that the fundamental problem is educating the
members better on the need to set up quality labs with or without a tax
exemption.</td>
<td><p>Absence of qualified agribusiness personnel has been identified
as one of the major constraints on rapid expansion of agribusiness.</p>
<p>A feasibility study on introducing an MBA in Agribusiness was
completed.</p></td>
<td>The dairy industry in Bangladesh is not profitable, partly because
daily milk production per cow is very low. There is scope to improve the
situation with proper breeding and private delivery of genetic and
artificial insemination services and training.</td>
<td>Discussions are being held with representatives of the Maize
Association of Bangladesh to identify their needs. They have been
requested to formulate a concrete proposal to ATDP.</td>
<td>Based on circular of Bangladesh Bank, ACF operating banks stated a
number of problems in getting refinance against the amount sanctioned as
loan to their agribusiness clients. They asked ATDP’s help in solving
those problems.</td>
<td>The shrimp industries are disorganized with thousands of fry
collectors<strong>,</strong> shrimp growers as well as hatcheries,
nurseries, depots and processing plants. To survive in today’s highly
competitive market place, the industry must unite</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<th rowspan="3"><strong>Score</strong></th>
<th rowspan="3"><strong>Scale</strong></th>
<th colspan="9"><strong>Brief Description of Work</strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="3"><strong>Seal of Quality Program for Shrimp
Sector</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Quality Control Systems in Flour Mills
Established</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Agribusiness Human Resources Development Policy
Initiative</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Artificial</strong>
<strong>Insemination</strong> <strong>Policy Reform</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Policy for Maize</strong>
<strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Development in
Bangladesh.</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Amendment of circular issued by Bangladesh Bank
for velopedustry ACC has also been arranged for preparing future
certutilization of ACF fund</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Establishment of Bangladesh Shrimp
Foundation</strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th><strong>Shrimp Seal of Quality</strong></th>
<th><strong>Formation of Shrimp Hatchery Association</strong></th>
<th><strong>Working with Farmers Group</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>10 points</td>
<td>Elaboration of proposed intervention to address problem</td>
<td>To ensure quality shrimp and the confidence of buyers, a Shrimp Seal
of Quality (SSOQ) is being developed</td>
<td>ATDP has been discussing with SHAB to set up quality testing
laboratories to address this issue</td>
<td><p>Provide hands on training to the farmers mainly on good pond
management, good management practice,</p>
<p>improved method of shrimp culture, international codes and conducts,
etc</p></td>
<td><p>ATDP has been assisting their clients to set up quality lab to
test their products and thereby can control quality. Two entrepreneurs
working in baking area visited USA with the support from ATDP to gather
knowledge on new technology, quality lab, equipments so that they can
set up their own quality laboratory.</p>
<p>Another group of entrepreneurs visited India to gather knowledge on
flour quality.</p></td>
<td>Consultant submitted report on the selection of local partner
university, funding proposal, local CEOs view on the proposed MBA etc.
Work has been going on with AIUB and several US education institutions
to put together an Agribusiness MBA program</td>
<td><p>Discussions with officials of the concerned Ministry about
introducing AI by importing proven high quality semen, eliminating
traditional bull studs and privatizing breeding and A.I. services. A
policy paper has been written</p>
<p>Efforts have been taken so that private sector entrepreneur can
introduce A.I with imported improved semen</p></td>
<td><p>A study has been conducted to examine if there is any opportunity
to develop maize based food and non food processing industry in
Bangladesh.</p>
<p>A nation wide association has been formed. This newly formed
organization is expected to represent the maize sector.</p></td>
<td><p>The problems were examined by ATDP and it appeared that major
changes in the policy guidelines for operating ACF issued by Bangladesh
Bank was necessary. Accordingly, a proposal was prepared suggesting some
major changes in the ACF operating guidelines with justification.</p>
<p>The proposal was submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) for
consideration. MOA placed the proposal before the Project Coordination
Committee (PCC).</p></td>
<td>Addressing this problem , the Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation has been
developed to promoting leadership, service and support to Bangladesh
Shrimp Industry</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>After elaborate discussion, careful examination and scrutiny in the
PCC meeting, the PCC considered the proposal quite reasonable and
acceptable.</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>10 points</td>
<td>Dialogue and communication efforts (advocacy)</td>
<td>As a follow up of meeting with the minister of Commerce, Secretary
of Fisheries and Livestock, an all industry work shop was organized to
secure the support and commitment of all concerned to SSOQ.</td>
<td>Steps have been taken by SHAB to gather information about
international and national organization working in this area.</td>
<td>ATDP extension team is working in the field with the farmers.</td>
<td>Dialogues continue with other private sector entrepreneurs to
promote them having individual quality testing laboratory. One client
has already started installing his own lab to test his product.</td>
<td>Dialogue initiated and concluded with several US universities and
local businesses</td>
<td>A short term expatriate consultant provided hands on training to one
of our client under livestock subsector on AI. Two representative from
Sylhet Dairy visited Kenya with the assistance from ATDP to gather
knowledge on AI.</td>
<td>Continuous dialogue and communication has been going on with the
association in different areas</td>
<td>The PCC members agreed with ATDP’s recommendations for amending the
Bangladesh Bank’s Circular as proposed by ATDP and then requested
Bangladesh Bank for amending the circular incorporating changes.</td>
<td><p>The Foundation serves as BIG TENT under which stakeholders with
different views can come together to discuss and debate ideas.</p>
<p>BSF is actively involved in opposing anti-dumping rules and working
closely with the stakeholders in the industry to address this
issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>20 points</td>
<td>Clients and/or Govt. changes approach, policy, law or
regulation</td>
<td><p>A separate SSOQ office has set up in Khulna.</p>
<p>Several SSOQ papers were presented to industry players and Govt.
players.</p>
<p>SSOQ code of conducts has been developed. Training on certification
with the help of ACC has also been arranged for future
certifiers.</p></td>
<td>Article of memorandum for the organization has been developed</td>
<td>Extension application have been written and agreed by the farmer
group.</td>
<td>Client of ATDP has started installing the quality lab to test his
product.</td>
<td>AIUB and collaborating universities have agreed to implement
agribusiness MBA program</td>
<td>The client has started working to set up the business and to import
US genetic. He is now in the process of putting the order together with
ABS global in the US.</td>
<td>A new type association named Maize Association of Bangladesh (MAB)
has been formed with the support and assistance of ATDP</td>
<td>According to the request from PCC, Bangladesh Bank issued a revised
circular incorporating changes suggested by ATDP.</td>
<td>The foundation started dialogues with different stake holders
(Ministry of Commerce, BFFEA and others) on different policy issues like
anti-dumping, bio terrorism etc. The foundation will undertake small
R&amp;D projects and will collaborate with others.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>25 points</td>
<td>Adoption of new policy</td>
<td>SSOQ has been accepted by Ministry of Commerce.</td>
<td>The shrimp hatchery group has agreed to adopt the article of
memorandum for the organization of a ‘new type’</td>
<td>The farmers group has submitted applications to participate in the
SSOQ program and a few of them are practicing in the field with
assistance from the extension workers of SSOQ in Khulna</td>
<td></td>
<td>The University Grand Commission of Govt. has approved the
Agribusiness MBA program</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>The amended circular is being followed by both Bangladesh Bank and
different commercial banks.</td>
<td>Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation has been working closely with Ministry
of Commerce (MOC) and the MOC extended its support to BSF on its stand
to protect Bangladesh’s interest against anti-dumping and bio
terrorism.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><blockquote>
<p>25</p>
<p>points</p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p>Implementation of new or changed policies</p>
</blockquote></td>
<td>Implementation of SSOQ has been taken up in the field on a Pilot
basis. Bangladesh Shrimp Development Alliance has been formed to work in
this area more closely</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>The program has been started.</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>The amended circular is now implemented.</td>
<td>The foundation is active and working with different
stakeholders.</td>
</tr>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>100</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**Total Average Score: 700/900= 0.78 against target of 0.48**