Key indicator species in the Kidepo Critical Landscape PA cluster show measurable increase in numbers Elephant population in 2012 was 502; zebra: 75; buffalo: 3,990; these are relatively depleted numbers relative to the carrying capacity of the landscape Key indicator species (elephants, zebra, buffalo) in the Kidepo Critical Landscape PA cluster show measurable increase in numbers of >25% by EoP Annual Report on indicator species counts; Wildlife census reports, Project Annual and Quarterly work plans and progress reports, Data base Census and indicator species counts will be carried out by EoP Deforestation, community wildlife agreements Cooperation between UWA and NFA is relatively limited; cooperation between different districts is minimal, especially in terms of managing wildlife and forest resources A working model for integrating management of PAs and wider production landscapes is piloted and adopted in six districts in North Eastern Uganda (Kitgum, Kaabong, Agago, Otuke, Abim and Kotido) and secures wildlife corridors and dispersal areas covering approximately 227,389 ha - resulting in reduced deforestation of shea by 25 % Partnership agreements and constitutions of coordination mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation of related activities; creation of secure wildlife corridors in the Kidepo landscape and documented support to establishment of the model. All stakeholders remain interested in the concept of landscape level conservation during the lifespan of the project and support the formalisation of coordination initiatives and the promotion of wildlife corridors to enhance ecological sustainability. Wildlife numbers are stable in the buffer zones Wildlife and habitats are not sufficiently monitored nor effectively managed in buffer zones outside PAs; poaching is showing signs of an increase in dispersal areas No net loss of natural habitat in the critical landscape and at least 40% reduction in hunting pressures in wildlife corridors and dispersal areas Remote sensing and GIS, backed up by ground truthing and ecological monitoring work, ongoing through to EoP The savannah habitats of the Kidepo Critical Landscape as their wildlife numbers remain well monitored and characteristics understood
Common management approaches to habitat conservation. There are no management plans for PA buffer zones, as a result there lacks a coordinated response to wildlife and habitat conservation in the Kidepo Critical Landscape PA buffer zone under approved district management plans in six districts (Kitgum, Kaabong, Agago, Otuke, Abim and Kotido) incorporating BD considerations Management plans, district coordination policies and collective management planning processes in place There is widespread support and capacity amongst the key stakeholders - district governments, UWA, NEMA, NFA and others in a coordinated approach to landscape management Six district governments (Kitgum, Kaabong, Agago, Otuke, Abim and Kotido) are collaborating on shared management issues No mechanism is presently in place for joint management planning for natural resource use by local governments in the critical landscape District governments in six districts cooperate effectively to regulate and plan natural resource use over 227,389 ha of the critical landscape, resulting in a landscape level coordination mechanism that enshrines biodiversity conservation by mandate Proof of district level commitment to habitat conservation and wildlife management District governments are able to see the value in a coordinated approach to joint management of natural resources in the Kidepo Critical Landscape Component 1: Strengthening management effectiveness of the Kidepo Critical Landscape PA cluster Karenga is qualified for upgrading to higher PA status through consultative process Karenga is managed on a meagre budget, there is almost no management nor operational capacity; the area is at high risk from poaching and the loss of the wildlife corridor Management and integrity of the 95,600 ha Karenga community wildlife management area strengthened, leading to its potential gazettement by end of project to safeguard a crucial wildlife corridor and dispersal area Survey report, boundary marks, physical inspection, resolutions, minutes of meetings, annual and quarterly reports, workshop reports Political intervention does not interfere with the process of both management improvements and ultimately gazettement, and communities are willing to cooperate
Existence of a functional and operational security system in 8 PAs. The Kidepo Cluster PAs, particularly the CFRs and Karenga lack operational capacity to manage secure PA operations in an effective manner, gaps exist in HR across park operations, lack of equipment means difficulty to manage fires, poaching and monitoring the ecosystem. Introduction of a security and enforcement system with a platform for information sharing and intelligence gathering among parks and other institutions; with databases that will be continuously updated. Includes provision of surveillance equipment, ranger uniforms, fire management tools Security System. Surveillance equipment – radios, repeaters, GPS, cameras, night vision and fire fighting equipment purchased, trained on, logged and in use. Business and security plans will set cost coefficients for all prescribed PA functions and rolling operations plans will define site management priorities. A business plan for the PA clusters Business planning in northern Uganda's Kidepo PA cluster lacks local context and full understanding of the international dimension of financial and business planning requirements; business planning is limited as a result. Financial scorecards show scores of 72% for UWA and 39.5% for NFA A sustainable financing plan for the PA cluster providing accurate revenue forecasts (from gate fees, concessions, film rights and other permissible uses to private sector investments), is developed approved and implemented, and matches revenue to priority management needs, measured by improvement in financial scorecard results by >25% and the creation of a wildlife conservation trust fund. PA Management plan; Business plan; Project Annual and Quarterly work plans and progress reports; NFA Data bank; Project Annual and Quarterly work plans and progress reports; Number of beneficiaries UWA, NEMA, NFA and other government and community partners willing to support the development of an objective planning process for the sustainable financing of PAs in the Kidepo Cluster and support implementation. Field, quarterly and annual reports; field visits; field inspection reports of pilot sites
Ranger and staff training programme in existence and functioning in KVNP, Karenga and 6 CFR Rangers have insufficient capacity in KVNP, Karenga and 6 CFR to gather intelligence on poaching and fires; relations with tour operators and tourists often strained because of lack of customer care capacity; lack of value-add services. Staff training programme in place covering all aspects of PA cluster operations ensuring 120 rangers and other field staff meet necessary competencies for planning, administration, conflict resolution, policing and enforcement). Staff training programmes are in place across spectrum of operations in KVNP, Karenga and 6 CFR, covering necessary competencies for planning, administration, marketing, customer care, conflict resolution, policing and enforcement. UWA, NEMA, NFA and partners are willing to take lessons learned from other countries and from NGOs, tour operators and other private sector partners on best practices for PA staff in core and new competencies. Component 2: Integrating PA Management in the Wider Landscape Sustainable use options (a) Shea and (b) wildlife species that are regulated for sport hunting are implemented and the data is available for operational use No data available for sustainable use options for Shea tree harvesting and wildlife hunting: as a result there is unsustainable use of key species Sustainable use options for Shea tree resources and wildlife established and implemented - resulting in reduction of pressure on savannah habitat in the landscape, particularly shea and elephant populations- District resource centres, minutes of meetings, reports National and district level stakeholders will support the process of identifying sustainable offtakes for Shea and selected wildlife Biodiversity management is factored into decision-making governing land use management in District Development Plans Management activities are carried out on NP, CFR district and community levels but with a lack of a landscape level coordination mechanism Mechanisms (landscape level coordinated management plans and institutional governance systems) for enhancing sustainable management of Kidepo critical landscape promoted, with landscape management plan in place and enforced Existence of landscape level management plans and institutional mechanisms, minutes of meetings and subsequent actions. Central and district government consent and ratification of plans NEMA, UWA, NFA and other related government institutions support a landscape approach to biodiversity management, ratified at national and district government level.
District governments in six districts (Kitgum, Kaabong, Agago, Otuke, Abim and Kotido) have proven capacity for managing natural resources sustainably District Governments lack the competence and staff skills to monitor and enforce laws - as a result ther is a lack of understanding of the situation vis-à-vis sustainable hunting and Shea utilisation, leading to habitat degradation. Local Governments have the competence and staff skills to monitor and enforce laws on sustainable hunting and sustainable use of Shea tree in target districts, measured by a 40% increase in scores in capacity development scorecard Training manual, strategic plan, number of people trained and equipped, committee in existence, enforcement guidelines and regulation, ordinances in place NEMA is able to effectively support District Governments in the process of capacity building and developing functioning systems to sustainably utilise key natural resources National export strategy for shea products in place; 25% increase in sales; an operational market information centre for shea products; Certified products in marketplace The Shea nut / butter market is currently not yielding sufficient returns to producers to justify the conservation of Shea: average yields are 122.5 kg/household/year and average prices for oil 2,500/+ UGX per litre Measures to improve market access for Shea products in place, and employment and income generation among rural women in the pilot area increased through access to markets, leading to a 30% rise in the value of shea products and a 25% increase in sales from start of project Record from UNBS and Uganda Export Promotion Board; Copies of Shea products export strategy; Sales values of Shea products at household level There is widespread support amongst key the private sector-in bringing value and structure to the latent Shea nut / butter market Existence of coordination body in place and functioning, with an M & E Plan Presently there is no District coordination mechanism in place, leading to a lack of coordination over the management of crucial savannah woodland habitats, Shea trees and wildlife A District coordination mechanism in place in the project target area (six districts) to ensure that biodiversity management in National Parks, CFA and wildlife migration corridors and dispersal areas is factored into integrated governing land use management Records at the coordination offices and districts, UWA and NEMA records, M& E reports Strong support will be sought and maintained until at least EoP for a coordinated approach to biodiversity management in the Kidepo Critical Landscape laws, making
Management plan, including zonation plan and regulations in place Management plans and regulations critical for wildlife dispersal are presently in the wider landscape Management plans and regulations on BD-friendly management in blocks identified as critical for wildlife dispersal developed and applied by local governments-resulting in security of buffer zones and wildlife corridors Project records and District Government documentation, management plans District governments and related stakeholders support and ratify the management planning processes effectively Ordinances and and being enforced by EoP- District ordinances and community are non-existent for Shea tree harvesting and wildlife hunting District ordinances and community by-laws on the harvest of Shea trees and wildlife hunting reinstated or developed - resulting in 25% reduction in shea tree deforestation and a 50% drop in the use of shea for charcoal Records at the coordination offices and districts, UWA and NEMA records, M& E reports Districts have the capacity and the will to support the process
wildlife hunting reinstated or developed - resulting in 25% reduction in shea tree deforestation and a 50% drop in the use of shea for charcoal 2.7.2. Sensitise councillor and local communities on the threats of poaching, unsustainable charcoal production and fire 14,000 2.7.3. Formulate bye-laws and ordinances on she use, charcoal consumption and wildlife utilisation and trade 12,500 2.7.4. Lobby the local councils to allocate funds for enforcement in the longer term 15,000 2.7.5. Train existing enforcement officers and provide linkages to enforcement agencies 25,000 Project Management: Ensures effective project administration, M&E, and coordination have enabled timely and efficient implementation of project activities. Effective project administration, M&E, and coordination have enabled timely and efficient implementation of project activities. - Establish project office 34,000 - Recruit skilled HR for efficient management and coordination of project components 48,000 - Establish project monitoring mechanism 72,000 ANNEX A: TOTAL WORK PLAN AND BUDGET & NOTES Award ID: Award Title: Uganda: Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Threatened Savanna Woodland in the Kidepo Critical Landscape in North Eastern Uganda Business Unit: Uganda Project ID: PIMS 4592 GEF 4456 Project Title: Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Threatened Savanna Woodland in the Kidepo Critical Landscape in North Eastern Uganda Executing Agency: UNDP GEF Component/Atlas Activity ResParty (IA) SoF Atlas Budget Account Code Input/ Descriptions Amount (USD) Year 1 (2013-14) Amount (USD) Year 2 (2014 - 15) Amount (USD) Year 3 Amount (USD) Year 4 Total (USD) Budget Notes COMPONENT 1: Strengthening Management Effectiveness of the Kidepo Critical Landscape PA Cluster NEMA GEF 71200 International Consultants 6,000 15,000 21,000 1 NEMA GEF 71300 Local Consultants 67,500 67,500 67,500 67,500 270,000 2 NEMA GEF 72100 Contractual Services 70,000 80,000 75,000 40,000 265,000 3 NEMA GEF 72210 Machinery and Equipment 75,000 190,000 150,000 10,000 425,000 4
($30,000). Sub Total: $60,000 Professional Services. An accountancy firm will be hired at $3,000 per year for annual audits. Sub Total: $12,000 Local Consultants: $48,000 has been allocated to support the work of the Project Coordination Unit to be backed up by a full time administrator/accountant, and where management related (32 weeks). Sub Total: $48,000 Travel: A total of $24,000 has been budgeted for non project specific activities travel by members of the PCU to allow for effective project coordination between the PCU, the different PAs, district offices and numerable field sites within them. Sub Total: $24,000 Machinery and Equipment: $10,000 has been budgeted for computer purchases, upgrades and services. Sub Total: $10,000 Total Project Management (GEF): USD $154,000 WORKPLAN. This budget will be used as the basis for the preparation of Annual Work Plans by the Project Coordination Unit.
support the achievement of incremental/ additional benefits? At PIF: comment on the indicated cofinancing; The co-financing ratio is about 1:3.46, which is slightly higher than PIF stage (1:3.37). However, a new letter from the PRDP-ENRP is expected. This letter will have to explicitly mention the of US$4,425,000. New letter provided At CEO endorsement: indicate if confirmed is provided.