Change in cash crop production (in t/year). to measure the 2nd outcome of the project: productivity and output of smallholder farming activities in the project area increased. Change in yields (tons/ha) of major cash crops in the target area. Average change in smallholder livestock production (t/per year) in the target area (disaggregated by type). Intermediate Level Results (Component 1) Intermediate Result indicator One: Innovative and viable agricultural business initiatives demonstrated with a minimum satisfactory rating. Changed to: Number of CGP projects completed that are commercially viable. Increased demand for larger grants. Intermediate Results Indicator Two: Percentage of targeted beneficiaries recording better access to markets. No change Intermediate Results Indicator Percentage of farmers and traders in project districts who use public market information. No change Intermediate Results indicator Three: Client days of training provided. Revised. Training days will increase from 11,200 to 30,000 (disaggregated by type). Due to an increased number of days held by the PMU before each round. Intermediate Level Results (Component 2) Intermediate Result indicator One: Number of target beneficiaries who have adopted production technologies/farming practices in targeted areas, of which % female. Revised. Due to the reduced number of AIPs being implemented the final target for this indicator will be reduced from 7,500 to 3,000. Intermediate Results Indicator Two: Incremental net value of marketed production of smallholders in targeted sub-centers. Intermediate Result indicator Two: Linkages between agri-businesses and farmers improved (# of new business contracts between farmer groups and the private sector as a result of the project’s market facilitation activities). The project does not have the capacity to measure incremental net value accurately, at this time, in Lesotho. The proposed improved intermediate outcome indicator is better integrated around selected value chains, with clearly defined tangible results that shows the project beneficiaries’ proliferation into the private sector. Intermediate Result indicator Three: Targeted beneficiaries satisfied with improved performance of agricultural service providers. No change. Intermediate Results indicator Four: Client days of training provided in the use of improved technologies: - Male clients - Female clients Revised. Due to the reduced number of AIPs being implemented the number of training days from a final target of 260,000 to 60,000.
ANNEX 1: Results Framework and Monitoring LESOTHO: Smallholder Agriculture Development Project Results Framework Project Development Objective (PDO): Increase in marketed output among project beneficiaries in Lesotho’s smallholder agriculture sector and, in the event of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, to provide immediate and effective response to said Eligible Crisis. PDO Level Results Indicators* Core Unit of Measure Baseline Cumulative Target Values** Data Source/ Methodology for Data Collection Description (indicator definition etc.) YR 1 YR 2 YR3 YR 4 YR5 YR6 Results Indicator One: Household commercialization level in project areas % 15 20 40 and end of project Baseline and impact surveys; Program M&E records PMU of produce and products sold as percentage of total value of produce and products. Results Indicator Two: Number of direct project beneficiaries and proportion of those being women % N/A 25,000 >50 66,000 >50 Annual Baseline and impact surveys; Program M&E records PMU Project participants and anyone else deriving direct benefit from project. Results Indicator Three*: Change in total cash crop production (in t/year) % N/A End of project Baseline and impact surveys; MAFS M&E records Project participants and anyone else deriving direct benefit from project. Results Indicator Four*: Change in yields (tons/ha) of major cash crops in the target area Farmer Recall End of project Baseline and impact surveys; Program M&E records PMU that we are already the last third of project duration, the baseline value will be established ex-post through recall interviews of farmers Results Indicator Five*: Average change in smallholder livestock production (t/per year) Farmer Recall End of project Baseline and impact surveys; that we are already the last third of project
in the target area (disaggregated by type). Program M&E records duration, the baseline value will be established ex-post through recall interviews of farmers INTERMEDIATE RESULTS Intermediate Result (Component One): Agricultural market opportunities in the project area increased. Intermediate Result indicator One*: Number of CGP funded projects completed that are commercially viable Number 0 12 35 70 90 270 Annual Program M&E records; Grant evaluation reports. Each grant supported under the program will be evaluated and rated PMU/CGS Targeted beneficiaries who initiate and successfully operate after one year a viable activity Intermediate Result indicator Two: Percentage of targeted beneficiaries recording better access to markets. Number 0 15 50 and end of project Project and survey data PMU/CGS/ Component 1 Specialist Increased market sales or increased sales resulting from commercial contracts and/or increased trade partnerships between farmer groups and enterprises. Intermediate Result indicator Three: - Client days of training provided • Male clients • Female clients Number 0 0 0 900 450 450 2,600 1,300 1,300 5,000 2,500 2,500 7,800 3,900 3,900 15,000 7,5000 7,5000 30,000 15,000 15,000 Annual Project data such as training and district team reports PMU/ Component 1 Specialist, CGS Total training days provided by type and gender Intermediate Result (Component Two): Productivity and output of smallholder farming activities in the project area increased. Intermediate Result indicator One: Number of target beneficiaries who have adopted production technologies/farming practices in targeted of which % female. Number 0 0 500 50 3,000 50 annually Project data and AIP evaluation reports PMU/Comp 2 specialist/ PFO Adoption by beneficiaries of improved technologies and practices. Intermediate Result indicator Two*: Linkages between and farmers improved (Number of new business contracts between farmer groups and the private Number N/A 20 End of Project Project data and AIP evaluation reports As defined in the AIP and implemented thereafter
sector as a result of the project’s market facilitation activities). Intermediate Result indicator Three: Targeted beneficiaries satisfied with improved performance of agricultural service providers. Percent 15 30 50 and end of project Project data and AIP evaluation reports PMU/Comp 2 specialist/ PFO Beneficiary satisfaction with performance of agricultural service providers Intermediate Results indicator Four: Client days of training provided in the use of improved technologies • Male clients • Female clients Number 0 0 0 4,000 2,000 2,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 20,000 10,000 10,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 Annual Project data PMU/ Component 2 Specialist, PFO Total training days provided to smallholder farmers by type (e.g. field days) and gender Intermediate Result (Component Four): Number of people vulnerable in a disaster are reduced. Intermediate Result indicator One*: If the CERC is triggered: number of beneficiaries benefiting from emergency response and recovery activities. Number 5,000 End of Project Project data PMU Anyone deriving direct benefit from emergency response and recovery activities.
ANNEX 2: Reallocation of Proceeds LESOTHO: SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT P119432 CREDIT 50170-LS Restructuring Paper 1. Proceeds per Category for Lesotho: Smallholder Agriculture Development Project Credit No. 50170-LS, P119432 will be reallocated as follows: Category Amount of the Credit Allocated (SDR) Amount of the Credit Reallocated (SDR) Percentage of Expenditures to be Financed including taxes works, non-consulting services, and consultants’ services and Training (other than as covered by Category (3)) 2,300,000 1,770,000 50% Operating 750,000 304,000 50% Goods, works, non-consultant services, consultants’ services and Training under Sub-Grants 2,700,000 3,902,000 50% of amounts disbursed Refund of Preparation Advance 550,000 324,000 Amount payable pursuant to Section 2.07 of the General Conditions Emergency Expenditures under the CERC 0 0 50% AMOUNT 6,300,000 6,300,000