should be prepared and shared with the Bank for review before the appraisal of the 6 The Project Team should update the MIS data collection following the definition of the Results Framework. 3 Project Management Appraisal of RSSP3 (end Nov 2011) 7 The Project Team should provide the data required for the EFA to enable the consultant to complete the analysis. 3 Project Team (Agribusiness and M&E) 30 August 2011 8 Merged LWH/RSSP project to assign one full-time Environment Officer (EO) focused on environmental compliance, and two full-time members of the Community Development Team, focused on social safeguard compliance. Safeguards Project Management By completion of LWH/RSSP merger 9 Government of Rwanda to send formal request for the Bank to prepare and issue the Riparian Notifications, as per OP 7.50 Safeguards/ Legal Project Management Preferably by August 12, 2011 10 Project should ensure that water abstraction rates from sub-projects maintain a minimum ecological flow sufficient to protect biodiversity and livelihoods downstream. Safeguards Environmental Specialist and Irrigation Specialist Ongoing 11 Confirm the trigger status of OP4.37 on the Safety of Dams Safeguards World Bank 30 August 2011 12 Follow the action plan developed to finalize M&E merger (see Technical Annex) M&E Project Management Appraisal (end Nov 2011) The Bank and MINAGRI confirm their understanding and agreement to publicly disclose this Aide Memoire. The disclosure of this Aide Memoire was discussed and agreed to with the Project and Ministry counterparts led by Permanent Secretary Mr. Ernest Ruzindaza at the wrap-up meeting that took place on 5 August 2011in Kigali. Annex 1: List of People Met NAME TITLE INSTITUTION Kalibata, Minister of Agriculture MINAGRI Ruzindaza, Ernest Permanent Secretary MINAGRi President Cooperative Duterimbere Murundi Gacaca Secretary Cooperative Duterimbere Murundi Gacaca Evariste Ndayisaba Farmer Ntende Emmanuel Bisanukuri Farmer - Cooperative Icyitegererezo Gacaca Francois Nizeyimana Farmer - Cooperative Icyitegererezo Gacaca Marianne Nzamukosha Auditor - Cooperative Icyitegererezo Gacaca Zephanie Nyayigiziki Farmer Muvumba
10 Project confines future requirements for individual consultants and key for firms to that of CV and certified diploma 3 Project Procurement Unit Effective immediately Implemented 11 Terms of Reference (TOR), including expected outputs with times and deliverables should be developed for the Communication Specialist 3 Project Management 31 October 2010 Implemented 12 Further streamline the number of indicators being tracked through the new EXCEL-based M&E tool and finalize the migration of data 3 Project M&E Unit 15 December 2010 The M&E team has streamlined the data base tool, which has resulted in an improved management and input of data. 13 All contractors should be enforced to provide PPE equipment to the workers, with penalty for non compliance. Workers should be encouraged to wear the equipment provided, for their own safety; Sfgds. Engineering Unit and Project Management Effective immediately Project team confirms that PPE equipment is provided to all workers with instructions to use them. 14 At Mukunguli, insofar as feasible, a narrow verge of grass should be maintained on the verge of the channels to limit damage caused by erosion and limit the introduction of fertilizer into the water Sfgds Environmental Specialist At Mukunguri preparation Pennisetum is being planted as an as a soil erosion control measure, to limit fertilizer 15 Efforts to implement soil erosion control measures upstream from Mukunguri site should be encouraged or developed by MINAGRI MINAGRI June 2011 Erosion control measures (e.g., buffer zones) used both on- and off-site, including upstream at Mukunguli 16 A minimum ecological flow assessment should be undertaken at using the methods suggested in the review of the EIA. Sfgds Environmental Specialist, Engineering Unit , Project Mgt. Prior to RSSP 3 The ecological flow assessment is adequate, please note recommendation 7 in Section D of the Aide Memoire. 17 Submit a revised version of the Muvumba 8 RAP to the incoming Safeguards Specialist for review, clearance, and disclosure. Rural Sociologist Project Management 20 October 2010 Implemented 18 Revise and adjust the data collection strategy to include all the indicators and triggers (for eventual preparation of RSSP 3) 3 Project M&E Unit 15 December 2010 The M&E team has revised the data collection strategy and missing data for the Results Framework and Triggers will be collected mainly through the upcoming impact assessment.
marketing certified maize or potato seed 7of potatoes, 4 of banana and 1 of cassava and 2 of wheat). By the end of the Project, with at least 75 percent of the rural infrastructure sub-projects funded through the LDF, the majority of users are satisfied one year after the sub-project was completed N/A 75% A simple questionnaire has been developed to assess the achievement of this indicator The progress on this indicator will be known by October 2011 after the Impact Assessement Survey planned to start in August 2011 Overall Program Indicators (a) Change in the average of household incomes among Program direct beneficiary households 48,840 FRW The ongoing EICV will provide the data, but the progress will also be measured during the Project Impact Assessment Survey. The IA survey firm will work closely with the NISR EICV team to provide a harmonised progress status (b) Change in the percentage of Program direct beneficiary households the poverty line 65.66% The ongoing EICV will provide the data, but the progress will also be measured during the Project Impact Assessment Survey. The IA survey firm will work closely with the NISR EICV team to provide a harmonised progress status (c) Change in the average level of rice yields per hectare in districts having marshlands rehabilitated or developed by the Program 2.7 tons/ha 4.27 tons/ha Baseline and progress are from MINAGRI crop assessments reports Phase 3 Triggers By the end of the Project, at 3,300 additional ha of irrigated marshlands have been rehabilitated or developed by the Project (EDPRS/PSTA indicator) 3,110 ha 6,410 ha 4,684 ha All RSSP2 planned marshlands are complete except Muvumba VIII and Rwagitima extension (both totalizing 1,800ha). The 2 remaining marshlands are expected to be complete by December 2011. By the end of Phase 2, average crop yields on farmed marshlands and hillsides developed under the Project are 100 percent higher relative Rice: 3 t/ha Rice: 6 t/ha Rice: 6.05t/ha For this indicator, defined as rice, maize, Baseline values are average yields reported MINAGRI for 2001. 0.8 t/ha Maize: 1.6 t/ha Maize: 4.02t/ha (ZM607 seed); 5t/ha
Annex 5: Options for Component 1 (Infrastructure for Marshland, Hillside and Commodity Chain Development) Investment cost Option Description Intermediate cost (USD) Total Cost (USD) Option Zero 5,000 ha of marshland 300 ha of low cost irrigation technologies hillside development (USD 500/ha) RI 35,000,000 180,000 7,500,000 5,000,000 47,680,000 Option 1 6,000 ha of marshland 500 ha of low cost irrigation technologies hillside development (USD 500/ha) RI 42,000,000 300,000 9,000,000 6,000,000 57,300,000 Option 2 7,000 ha of marshland 800 ha of low cost irrigation technologies hillside development (USD 500/ha) RI 49,000,000 480,000 10,500,000 7,000,000 66,980,000 Option 5,000 ha of marshland 300 ha of low cost irrigation technologies hillside development (as under LWH) RI 35,000,000 180,000 50,400,000 5,000,000 90,580,000 Option 1 bis 6,000 ha of marshland 500 ha of low cost irrigation technologies hillside development (as under LWH) RI 42,000,000 300,000 60,480,000 6,000,000 108,780,000 Option 2 bis 7,000 ha of marshland 800 ha of low cost irrigation technologies hillside development (as under LWH) RI 49,000,000 480,000 70,560,000 7,000,000 127040000 Annex 6: MINECOFIN Taxation Letter