Technology for bees wax processing € 50,000.00 € 20,000.00 During the reporting period, the beekeeper has collected 6,000 kilogram of raw material which was processed into wax palettes and was delivered back to beekeepers. They have paid 2 Euro per kilogram for processing. During this period, 2 seasonal employees have been engaged and were paid 200 Euro per month. Expansion of existing stable and production capacity increase in the sheep farm € 19,147.20 € 4,786.80 During the reporting period, grant recipient managed to sell 140 lambs for average price of 90 Euro per piece. Generated incomes in totally 12,500 Euro. Currently, there are 150 sheep and 40 lambs in the farm. Besides covering family expenditures, the grant recipient has managed to ensure animal feeding and purchased 2 equipments for the farm’s needs.
Production of ready-made grass (cover grass) as a new product in Kosovo € 18,676.45 € 10,056.55 The grant recipient during the last year has managed to sell grass in amount of 50,000 Euro. There are 1 permanent employee, and 2 seasonal workers hired for two months. The production of queenbee, cleaning and packaging of honey € 16,087.50 € 8,662.50 During the reporting period, as a result of investments from grant, the grant recipient has managed to increase the number of beehives from 50 to 140. Due to weather conditions and heavy rains, the grant recipient has not yield significant honey production this year.
Enlargement of the calves stable and their growth in bio manner € 22,984.00 € 12,316.00 The project has directly impacted the increase of farm capacity. As a result of extension and improvement of overall conditions, the grant recipient has purchased 60 calves and total turnover from the meat sales was 61,200 Euro. The net profit was 4,960 Euro. Due to high demands for natural meat, roughly 80% of the calves are sold in the farm and the rest in the markets. There are 4 permanent employees who are family members and 5 seasonal workers. Increase of production capacities of seasonal vegetables (seedlings) and off-seasonal vegetables € 11,760.00 € 3,100.00 During the reporting period, the grant recipient has managed to have 3 crop rotations, including peppers, spinach and cucumbers. The purchased machinery was used for planting 1 ha area with potatoes but the farmer has used his equipment also for service provision for other farmers. Establishing of a new greenhouse for off season vegetable production € 14,820.00 € 4,180.00 During the reporting period, the grant recipient has managed to cultivate 3 crops that of cucumbers and lettuces. Total productivity was 40 T and turnover in amount of 7,000 Euro and net profit 4,000 Euro. 3 Permanent workers are engaged in this family business, including 1 female and 2 seasonal workers for a period of 4 months have been hired with monthly salary of 200
Using natural resources through increasing the quantity and quality with processing of medical herbs and mountain fruits by completing market demand and creating employment € 29,775.00 € 9,925.00 The grant recipient has managed to increase the collection capacity and improve the quality of the service as a result of new equipment and new premises. His average incomes per year have reached at the rate of 46,000 Euro, whereof 10.500 Euro are net profit. The sales of the products are done through the companies which export these products to the European countries. The project has enabled creation of 3 permanent job opportunities and 160 seasonal primary collectors which are paid roughly 300 Euro per month. Collection, storage and sale of local vegetables and fruits in the southern economic region of Kosovo € 41,230.00 € 17,670.00 The collection point has increased the collection capacity for approximately 80% comparing to the period before the grant was awarded. There are 5 permanent employees and 8 seasonal workers have been hired during the period July – August. The beneficiary has constant agreement with 20 farmers, while during the summer season; the number increases. The customers are usually small markets, small food companies and green market.
Central Heated Greenhouse for the cultivation of decorative plants (flowers) € 10,000.00 € 2,500.00 The modern greenhouse construction, the beneficiary has significantly increased the decorative plants production. During the reporting period, grant recipient has declared cultivation of 50,000 seasonal flowers and 16,000 other decorative plants. In general, the total incomes from flowers sales have reached at 16.000 Euro. The plants are mostly sold in Suhareke/Suva Reka. During this period, 3 seasonal workers have been hired and paid for 260 Euro per month. Net incomes are calculated at 11,000 Euro. Construction of the stable (free system) for growing of veal € 9,200.00 € 2,300.00 The project has planned construction of stable for calves breeding. During the reporting period, the grant recipient has purchased 11 calves Simmental breed. The average weight of calves was 250 kg and price was 2.5 Euro per kilogram. The grant recipient has made a total turnover of 11,000 Euros and approximately 2,500 Euro net profits.
4.Increased level of well-being amongst the municipal and regional population 4. From LDF funding at least, the estimated number of direct beneficiaries was 4,670 and number of indirect was more than 7000. 4. The incomes of the targeted groups at regional level have increased by at least EUR 1,143 per month. 4. Case studies, etc (Changes of) Assumptions No changes occurred in the assumptions throughout this reporting period Project Purpose: To create an enabling environment in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka for stimulating new rurally-based businesses and creating new jobs. 1. Diversification of farming techniques and innovation in business practice; 1. New farming techniques and innovation business practices have been introduced in the supported sub sectors. 1. Two waste water purification plants have been installed in Municipality of Suhareke/Suva Reka. These prototypes will be potentially replicated in other parts of Municipality of Suhareke/Suva Reka. The project has contributed to a diversification of farming techniques and innovation in business practice. These include: Improved business opportunities for farmers, 1. Lists of grant recipients; Contract with EU office in Kosovo; Mission Reports;
Expected Result 1: A Municipal Development Centre for the support of agriculture and related businesses is established and functioning within the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka A.1.a: The basis for establishing an MDC, and also its operating principles is negotiated with the Municipality of Suharekë / Suva Reka by the end of month 4. A.1.a: The indicator has been achieved. However, there is a challenge of putting the offices under one roof, to visualise more the concept. A.1.a: 100 % A.1.a:Signed MOU A.1.a: MDC will not be run as an NGO as foreseen in the proposal for sustainability reasons. It was also decided to have only one MoU between ADA and the municipality. Obligations between contractor and municipality are defined in the contract between the donor and the contractor A.1.b: The MDC mandate, identity and structure are established by the end of 6 month A.1.b: The indicator has been achieved A.1.b: 100% A.1.b: MDC Mission, Vision and Objectives statement A.1.b: Initial organisational description / profile of MDC ODE Mission reports A1.b: Job descriptions of all administrative and professional staff, as well as job description of governing bodies.
A.1.e: Build the capacities of the MDC and its staff for advancing integrated rural development. A.1.e: The indicator has been fully achieved A.1.e: 100% The quantification of the indicator might not be the right figure. All outputs foreseen for the project implementation period have been achieved A.1.e: Mission reports ODE Mission reports from Technical Experts A.1.f: Visibility and information A.1.f: The indicator has been achieved A.1.f: 100% A.1.f: The project website () A.1.f: Project leaflet A.1.f: Newspapers’ articles about the project and launch event of the LDF call for proposals, etc. A.1.f: MDC leaflet A.1.f: 30 minutes documentary A.1.f: LDF leaflet
A.1.f: LDF website () A.1.f: Newspaper Expected Result 2: Municipal departments and their staff, as well as representatives of A.2.a: The Municipal capacity is assessed by the end of month 4 A.2.a:The indicator has been fully achieved A.2.a: 100% A.2.a: Capacity assessment document
other development players in the community (NGOs, coops, associations) have the capacities necessary for promoting the integrated development of the municipality. A.2.b: The capacities of the MDC and its staff for advancing integrated rural development is built as well as organisational processes are facilitated by the end of month 34. A.2.b: The indicator has been fully achieved A.2.b: 100% Remarks: All trainings planned for the phase I and II have been conducted. However, the quantification of this indicator is a challenge, as it has also has a qualitative component. A.2.b: Mission reports A.2.c: Municipal Development actors are coordinated by the end of month 34. A.2.c:The indicator has been fully achieved A.2.c: 100% A.2.b: List of participants
Expected Result 3: A Local Development Fund providing grant funding to agricultural business initiatives in the Municipality is operating. A.3.a: the LDF mandate, identity and structure is established by the end of month 18. A.3.a:The indicator has been achieved A.3.a: 100% A.3.a: LDF Mission, Vision and Objectives statement; Initial organisational description / profile of LDF; Criteria for application to fund and conditions under which it will work; Founding Statute, including rules regulating governing the Board of Directors; Job descriptions of secretary, as well as job description of governing bodies. A.3.b: LDF as a Foundation (NGO) is found and registered by the end of month 22. A.3.b:The indicator has been achieved A.3.b: 100% A.3.b: NGO registration A.3.c: The Local Development Fund is facilitated by the end of month 34. A.3.c:The indicator has been fully achieved A.3.c: 100% A.3.c: 82 LDF funded projects
local development, such as LED (Local Economic Development), and the M4P (Making Markets Work for the Poor) principles. Dependent on the previous experience of each of the MDC’s staff members, their qualifications and capacity levels, and in accordance with the programme of work set out for the MDC in both the strategic plan and annual work plan, the project provided ongoing and comprehensive capacity building of MDC staff through a combination of training, individual and team coaching and mentoring of professional practice. The IRDS project has implemented activities which corresponded with Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and other relevant strategies. Perspectives NTR Request for next disbursement Summary project budget (relevant for accounting) according to contract Amount approved so far Amount presented for verification as at due date Remaining budget 3.646.873,56 Eur Direct budget: 479.158,58 Eur (as per 25.11.2013) Productivity compensation: 679.324,92 Eur (as per 5.12.2014) Total: 1.158.484 Eur Direct budget: 2.692.229,05 Eur Productivity compensation: 759.838,67 Eur Total: 3.452.067,72 Eur nA