EVALUATION REPORT URGENT HUMANITARIAN ...

EVALUATION REPORT

URGENT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

FOR SEED PRODUCTION IN IRAQ (IRQ/95/005)

(A PROJECT FUNDED BY UNDP)

EXECUTING AGENCY: FAO

IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY: MOA PROJECT STARTING DATE: - AUGUST, 1998 EXPECTED ENDING DATE - AUGUST, 2001 TOTAL BUDGET (US$) - 1,039,390 PERIOD OF EVALUATION - JUNE 11, 2001- JULY 1, 2001 FINAL SUBMISSION OF REPORT - 2 July, 2001

EVALUATION TEAM MEMBERS

DR. A. M. AL- SHAMMA

DR. AHMED S. SHAKIR

DR. S.K. BANERJEE

IRQ/95/005 Urgent Assistance for Seed Production in Iraq Evaluation Report

A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A.1. Brief description of the project A.2. Context of the evaluation

A.2.1. Context of Evaluation A.2.2. Purpose of Evaluation

A.3. Main conclusions, Recommendations and Lessons Learned A.3.1. Main Conclusions A.3.2. Recommendations A.3.3. Lessons learned

A.3.3.1 Best practices A.3.3.2. Worst practices

B. INTRODUCTION

B.1. Purpose of the evaluation B.2. Issues to be addressed B.3. Methodology of the evaluation B.4. Structure of evaluation

C. THE PROJECT AND ITS DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT

C.1. Project start and its duration C.2. Problems that the project seeks to address C.3. Immediate and development objectives C.4. Main Stakeholders C.5. Results expected

D. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

D.1 Project formulation D.1.1. Process or approach used D.1.2. Identification of priority areas: their relevance at the national level D.1.3. UNDP comparative advantage D1.4. Linkages between project and other interventions within the sector D.1.5. Indicators D.1.6. Management arrangements, Including monitoring and evaluation

D.2. Implementation D.2.1. Execution and Implementation Modalities

D.2.2. Management by UNDP Baghdad D.2.3. Coordination and Operational Issues D.2.4. Adequacy of Monitoring Mechanisms

D.3. RESULTS

D.3.1. Immediate Results at the National level D.3.1.1. Farmers Survey D.3.1.2. Training Survey D.3.1.3. Equipment Survey

D.3.2. Sustainability D.3.3. Contribution to Upgrading Skills of National Staff

E. RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS FOR FUTURE

E.1. Recommendations E.2. Proposals for Future

F. LESSONS LEARNED

F.1. Best practices F.2 Worst practices

List of Annexures

Annextures Title 1 Terms of Reference 2 Literary of the Mission

3 Improved seed production chain in Iraq 4 List of documents reviewed 5 Farmers in Governorates

6 Summary of field visits 7 Questionnaires for farmers 8 Questionnaires for senior staff members

9 Questionnaires for trainees 10 List of activities and their current status 11 Details of seeds produced

12 Trainees (local training) 13 List of trainees (Abord) 14 List of trainees interviewed

15 List of equipment, Computer, chemicals, Vehicles and seeds produced

16 List of promised equipment 17 List of equipment repaired/ rehabilitated

18 Documents indicating budget provision/ changes 19 Project document (cover sheet) 20 List of interviewed senior staff

21 Project evaluation information

ABBREVIATION USED

SBSTC - State Board for Seed Testing and Certification

SBARC- State Board for Agricultural Research

IPA ARC- IPA Agricultural Research Centre

STC - Seed Technology Centre

MOA- Ministry of Agriculture

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization

UNDP- United Nations Development Program

SBICP- State Board for Industrial Crop Plants

SBAEX- State Board for Agricultural Extention

GOI- Government of Iraq

TPR- Tripartite Review

ARC- agriculture Research Centre

NSB- National Seed Board

NCSRRAV- National Committee for Seed Registration and Release for Agricultural Crop Varieties

PPER- Project Performance Evaluation Report

NPD- National Project Director

NPM- National Project Manager

NPC- National Project Coordinator

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URGENT ASSISTANCE

FOR SEED PRODUCTION IN IRAQ (IRQ/95/005)

EVALUATION REPORT

A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A.1. Brief description of the project:

The project document was prepared in February, 1995 for consideration of UNDP which was approved and signed by the donor (UNDP) executing agency (FAO) and implementing agency (Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Iraq) on 11 August, 1998. The main objective of the subject (total budget of US$ 1,039,390) was to increase the quality of improved wheat seeds (target: 670 tons of foundation and 40,000 tons of certified seeds) and improve the efficiency of seed testing and certification system in the country by upgrading the technical capabilities of State Broad for Seed Testing and Certification. The project was initially designed for 2 years but later extended to 3years up to August, 2001. The main activities of the project were as follows:

November 1998 First international consultant was recruited for developing specification of equipment; 30 tons of certified wheat seeds (var. Sham4, Sham 6, Acsad 65) imported from Syria. December 1998 Imported varieties planted by selected seed growers in different locations. March 1999 Spare parts for non-functioning vehicles procured. April, 1999 National Project manager was selected and recruited. May, 1999 Purchase order to import three vehicles issued; computers with printers, photocopy machines with accessories procured locally. June, 1999 Imported wheat varieties harvested by seed growers (crop affected by drought); training for development data base. July, 1999 The work plan updated

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August, 1999 The coordination committee established September, 1999 Some laboratory equipment received; October, 1999 Ten senior trainees trained under the project November, 1999 15 tons of Registered wheat seed of three improved varieties (Sham 4, Sham 6 and Acsad 65) imported; First TPR meeting held; second lot of laboratory equipments received December, 1999 Wheat seeds of three imported varieties planted by seed growers; January, 2000 13 laboratory technicians trained in minor repairs and maintenance for laboratory equipment. February, 2000 Seed Processing Plant installed; field visit to seed growers field. April, 2000 International consultant in variety identification recruited; training in variety identification. June, 2000 International consultant in variety maintenance recruited; training in variety maintenance; current new variety maintenance techniques and procedures evaluated July, 2000 One senior staff trained abroad on vegetable seed certification August, 2000 Training on variety maintenance in Erbil. September, 2000 Seed growers trained at different locations; 4 senior staff of SBSTC trained abroad on variety maintenance,variety identification, seed health test. October, 2000 Single spike program prepared for sowing in Agriculture Research Center November, 2000 3 senior staff trained for 2 weeks in Egypt on seed health testing and variety identification December, 2000 2nd TPR meeting held. January, 2001 Spare parts for project vehicles procured. February, 2001 Training on data base development; 13 computers and accessories procured. March, 2000 Training on seed processing April, 2001 7 senior staff trained for 2 weeks in Cyprus May, 2001 International consultant on field inspection recruited; training on field inspection; workshop on control plot tests. June, 2001 Evaluation of the project.

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A.2 Context and purpose of the Evaluation : A.2.1 Context of Evaluation: Iraq with an arable area of about 3,300,000 hectare has a great agricultural potential in which about 5 million people are known to be involved in production. wheat occupies 95 per cent of the area. During the last decade, due primarily to sanctions and allied problems, the domestic cereal production showed an all time low level of 2.5 m tons. This was due to non-availability agricultural inputs of which good quality seed was a major component. At the time of the formulation of the project, only one third of the country’s needs were met by the domestic production. This resulted in malnutrition of Iraqi population especially women and children. Realizing the fact, that , seed has to play a major role in terms of quantity and quality, urgent measure had to be taken . In 1990 , the Government Of Iraq endorsed a national seed programme to strengthen agricultural research leading to development and release of high yielding wheat varieties and enforce quality control of their seeds through established methods of seed testing and certification. Within this framework, the Ministry of Agriculture in close cooperation with UNDP as funding agency and FAO as executing agency, initiated the project IRQ/95/005"Urgent assistance for Seed Project in Iraq." The national seed programme involved a number of agencies and institutions, such as, National Seed Board (NSB) for developing policies, guidelines and periodic reviews ; National Committee for Seed Registration and Release for agricultural crop varieties (NCSRRAV) for over viewing release of new high yielding cultivators maintaining, Distinctness , Uniformity and Stability (DUS ); State Board for Agricultural Research (SBARC), IPA Agricultural Research Centre and Seed Technological Research Centre for producing early stages of seed chain ( nucleus, breeder , foundation seed generations ); Seed companies to produce the registered and certified generation of seed through registered seed growers. The State Board for Seed Testing and certification (SBSTC) was reorganized and strengthened to assess and control the quality of seed (Annexure - 3). Even though Govt. Of Iraq stressed on the need for developing improved and high yielding varieties capable of performing better results under harsh conditions which would suit higher fertility levels and stand more mechanization, for immediate grains, it was decided to import and introduce 3 new varieties of wheat (Sham 4, Sham 6 and Acsad 65 from Syria) suitable for the environmental condition of Iraq , to tide over the current wheat situation . Proper planning for variety maintenance

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throughout the seed production chain was planned by strengthening facilities e.g., better trained breeders and technicians at the Agricultural Research Centres and providing plant thresher and seed processing plant to increase the quantity and strengthening SBSTC and its branches with trained technicians / technologists, new and rehabilitated laboratory equipments, for improving seed quality. A.2.2.Purpose of Evaluation: In accordance with UNDP monitoring and Evaluation guidelines , the current project, which has a budget of over US$ 1 million, has to undergo a mandatory evaluation , which will help to decide about the future of the project as to :

1. Whether the project should be terminated in August 2001 as scheduled ; or

2. Whether the project is to be extended , in that event the direction and course it should take ; or

3. Possibility of designing a new project .

The main objectives of the evaluation are to assess (I) The projects relevance and effectiveness within the overall framework of the reduction of poverty , which is one of the four thematic areas of UNDP- Strategic Results Framework developed for the period 2000-2003; (ii) The project's likely impact on the general nutritional situation in the country , in particular on women , children and other vulnerable groups in Iraq , most affected by the sanction situation; (iii) The extent to which the project was able to link itself to other ongoing and or planned projects / programs in the agricultural sector . The main objectives of the project was to increase cereal production by by about 20% to help meet basic nutritional needs of the population, to be achieved through increasing quantity of good quality seeds by improving efficiency of seed quality control of SBSTC and introduction of high yielding varieties imported from abroad.

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A.3.Main conclusions, Recommendations and Lessons Learned : A.3.1. Main conclusions:

1. The new breadwheat varieties (sham4 and sham 6) were successfully grown under farmers' fields conditions as they outyielded the local varieties by almost 21%.

2. The varieties were found to be resistant to disease, lodging and shattering, in addition, they were excellent in bread making (sham 4 and sham 6) and bulgur making (ACSAD 65).

3. Farmers made more profit after they adopted the new varieties. Most of these farmers were approached by other farmers for seed request.

4. Management practices , namely, date of sowing, rate and date of fertilizers application and use of herbicides performed by the farmers were variable.

5. Farmers accepted the idea of supplying them with certified seeds once every four years while maintaining their own seed for the next three years.

6. The survey revealed that women makeup about 38% of the farm manpower.

7. Most of the agricultural research centers were aware of the objectives and activities of the project.

8. All the participating centers graded the utility and relevance of the project of either very good or good.

9. All were satisfied with the training components but would appreciate more advanced ones.

10. They also expected high yielding local varieties to be promoted side by side.

11. Earlier phases of seed production chain (Nucleus and Breeder seed) to be strengthened.

12. Control plot test to be mandatory for checking the seed quality of all the stages of production and of certification system.

13. All the ARCs and directorates of agriculture in the different governorates wanted the project to continue technical help in the form of training and material (Seed and equipment).

14. The survey of the training showed that it was successfully executed (foreign and local).

15. Most of the training programmes were well executed, even through short, and the course leaders were well appreciated.

16. More training on specialized/advanced technology were requested for longer periods.

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17. Most of the trainers expected the project to be extended, so that, all the staff get an opportunity or training (new courses / refresher course).

18. Most of the equipment supplied through the project were satisfactory and being utilized satisfactorily for quality control tests except for seed germinators (the cost of which already have been refunded), seed moisture testers and ovens. New germinators and seed moisture testers have been ordered to replace those refused ones by SBSTC.

19. Although a clear assessment of meeting the projects main objectives (i.e. increase cereal production by about 20% and reduce malnutrition among vulnerable group), can not be made due to the short period assigned to the project, many indications, however, may lead to the conclusion that important improvements in the seed production situation have been achieved. Examples are (1) a 21% increase in yield due to planting of the new varieties introduced by the project, indicating that wheat production in the targeted areas should have gone up in a similar fashion. Increased yields, in farmers' fields have, certainly contributed to the improvement of the living conditions and income of the farmers. (2) The training component (local and abroad) of the project proved to be successful as the majority of the trainee agreed on the training programme to have well organized and executed, and that more training on specialized/ advanced technology is needed for longer periods. (3) The renovation of SBSTC Laboratories with supplies and equipment, equipment repairs, and accompanied with the training components have all contributed to better seed testing and certification processes. The impact of the project on Cereal production and on malnutrition situation will definitely become more pronounced in the near future provided that the whole process of seed production be sustained by the MOA in collaboration with ARC'S and other concerned institutes. The evaluation mission definitely recommends that the project be extended until June 2002 to fulfill the targets, which were affected due to consecution droughts for 2 seasons and help strengthen weak point of the seed production programme.

A.3.2. Recommendations:

1. Efforts be made towards introducing the new varieties (Sham 4 and Sham 6 and ACSAD 65) and the newly developed local varieties (IPA 95, IPA 99 and Tamooz 2) to other farmers and to new areas.

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2. Management practices for the new varieties need to be determined by research centers. The outcome of this research should then be transferred to farmers’ fields in the form of demonstrations and trials.

3. Provide farmers with proper training on variety maintenance and variety identification to enable them produce high quality seeds

4. New promising varieties should not be introduced to farmers before they are officially registered and released.

5. A training course on “Electrophoresis Test” for variety identification and “ELISA Test” for virus detection be organized.

6. Strengthen nucleus and breeders seeds production through ARCs. 7. Strengthen seed processing in Diala governorate as a pilot case. 8. Special attention may be given to the production of seeds of

vegetables (selected crops), if the project is extended. 9. Extend the project until June 2002 to fulfill the targets, which were

affected due to consecutive droughts for 2 seasons and help strengthening weak points of the seed production programme.

10. Control plot test should be mandatory on Breeder/Foundation seed lots and to check the working of the certification system. The test may be conducted by an independent committee.

11. the equipment which were not acceptable be SBSTC (seed germinators, seed moisture testers and ovens) may be transferred to ARC's.

A.3.3.Lessons learned: A.3.3.1 Best practices :

1. To see farmers work voluntarily on dissemination of seeds of high yielding varieties to other farmers to speed up the adoption of these varieties and ultimately increase production in shorter period of time.

2. To learn that new varieties developed by local agriculture research centers have been grown successfully by many farmers in all the governorates under survey.

3. The new varieties (sham 4 and sham 6 and ACSAD 65) showed wide adaptation, as they were successfully grown under the various ecological regions of the country.

4. To learn that women makeup about 38% of the farm power 5. Enthusiasm of National Project manager of the project and the staff

members of the directorate of Agriculture in Diala , Tamim and Erbil Governorate in extending and accepting the newly introduced varieties (Sham 4, Sham 6 and Acsad 65) is exemplary and is a good

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lesson learned . The farmers reaped a good harvest this season after two years of consecutive drought.

6. Installation of a seed processing plant (comprising air – screen cleaner-cum-grader , indented cylinder , specific gravity separator , chemical treater , bagger with weighing machine ) at the research farm of State Board for Agricultural Research Center , Abu Graib, personally by the National Project manager of the project, with local help saving US$ 10,000 (demanded by the supplier company ) is a good lesson learned .

7. Provision of 3 new and furnished buildings for Baghdad , Tikrit and Qadisiya ; and additional technical staff for SBSTC is a positive indication for Govt. of Iraq to sustain and support the project even after termination . This is a good lesson learnt.

8. Development of a computer data base at SBSTC is a good lesson learned

A.3.3.2. Worst practices: 1. Distribution of seeds of new varieties of wheat to farmers prior to

studying management practices for each variety under Iraq’s ecological conditions.

2. Less emphasis was put on the new successful local varieties (developed by local agriculture research centers)

3. Not to train farmers on variety identification and maintenance to ensure the sustainability of quality seed production by farmers.

4. The introduction of new varieties to farmers fields before they are officially registered and released by local authority.

5. Rely on rainfed region for seed multiplication, unfortunately this area was hit by sever drought during the project’s execution period.

6. Placement of 4 staff members , in the newly constructed seed testing laboratory at Tikrit , Salah Aldin governorate , with limited experience or training in seed testing work is a bad lesson learned.

7. Seed Testing Laboratory at Mosul, which is fully equipped and their senior and junior staff trained in foreign country and locally, could have done better keeping in mind the fact that the lab. is located in an important grain producing area.

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B. INTRODUCTION B.1. Purpose of the evaluation:

The main purpose of the evaluation was to measure the immediate objective of the project which was supposed to have achieved : 1. The production of 670 Tons of foundation seeds and 40,000 tons of

certified seeds of high productivity wheat varieties . The projects achievements interms of long term development plan to increasing productivity and ultimately the reduction of poverty , impact on the general nutritional status in the country in particular on women , children and vulnerable groups in Iraq most affected by the sanctions imposed by the UN.

2. Upgrading the technical capacity of SBSTC in terms of training of

personnel and provision of equipment and vehicles and their spare parts and the rehabilitation of old equipment and vehicles

3. Evaluation was also expected to see whether the project was able to

link itself to other on going and / or planned projects / programmes in the agricultural sector .

B.2. Issues to be addressed : Relevance:

The projects main objective is increasing productivity of cereals to meet basic nutritional requirements of Iraqi people . During the past decade , productivity has been low due to the sanctions imposed by the UN although there have been signs of improvement . Under the concept of relevance the evaluations examined the following : -Upgrading seed quality control systems in the country . -Improving seed production in the country . Performance :

This refers to the extent to which the project has been implemented in effective , efficient and timely mannered . Effectiveness and efficiency was studied particularly with regard to the standard quality of training and materials delivered , number of staff trained and the change they

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could make on seed production situation and the performance of seed testing and certification labs of SBSTC. Impact: Impact refers to the net achievement in the long term goal of the project, such as improving knowledge and capability of technical personel of SBSTC, also improving farm productivity through the introduction of new wheat varieties .Actions that may be necessary to ensure sustainability of results have also been considered and recommended B. 3. Methodology of the Evaluation

Throughout the process of evaluation, the team has conducted a number of activities most of which are in accordance with those mentioned in the TOR. On the first day of the evaluation, a work program was prepared which included a list of activities conducted by the team (see Annexture - 2). Some of the major activities are listed below:

- Review of documents related to the project: the team reviewed major documents and other documents related to the project. A list of the documents reviewed is attached as (Annexture - 4 ).

- Interviews of personnel involved in the implementation of the project: The team interviewed personnel from the various organizations in the different Governorates which were involved in the execution of the project. The team also interviewed 45 farmers who were cooperating with the project. A list of all concerned people is attached as (Annexture - 5).

- Visit sites in the concerned Governorates: the team visited the governorates, Diala, Tamim, Ninavah, Salah Al-Dine and Erbil where the major activities such as seed production and SBSTC labs for quality control were implemented in addition to local agriculture Directorates. Details on the sites visited are attached as (Annexture - 6 ).

- Conduct a questionnaire survey: To get some quantified information on the knowledge, attitude and practice of senior technical personnel, technicians and farmers, proper questioners surveys were prepared. Questionnaires used for the surveys are attached as (Annextures - 7, 8 and 9 ).

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B. 4. Structure of the Evaluation

The evaluation was carried out by two independent consultants- one international specialized in seed technology and a national specialized in cereal breeding. A third person representing the MOA was added to the evaluation team. The evaluators were selected and hired by UNDP office with endorsement of FAO the MOA. The evaluation team was briefed by UNDP and National Project Manager who provided the team with TOR, project documents and other reports and supports necessary for the mission.

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C. THE PROJECT AND ITS DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT: C.1. Project start and its duration

The project document was prepared and presented for consideration of UNDP in 1995. However, the project document was approved and signed by the donor (UNDP), executing agency(FAO) and implementing agency (MOA) on 11 August 1998. The project was initially planned for a duration of two years but later, due to delays in the implementation of some activities, it was expanded to three years. Hence, the project is supposed to continue till 10 August, 2001. C.2. Problems that the project seeks to address:

The main problem in the agriculture sector in the mid-nineties was

the shortage of domestic food production which was heightened by the impact of restrictions under the sanctions. Hence, the project was formulated under UNDP’s thematic area of eliminating poverty, to tide over the immediate shortage by introducing high yielding wheat varieties suitable to local growing conditions, from Syria. It was also planned to ensure quality control throughout the various generations of seed production chain, so that, high productivity of the introduced cultivars are not lost during multiplication.

Necessary infrastructure in terms of technical personnel, laboratory and field equipment (new and rehabilitated), vehicles (new and repaired), trained manpower, etc. had to be provided. Steps were taken to ensure timely supply and distribution of the improved seed to progressive seed growers with better agro-techniques for successful demonstration of yield potential. Governorates, such as, Diala (irrigated), Tamim (irrigated) and Erbil (rainfed) were chosen for new seed and use of better technology and quality control. The farmer’s acceptability in the initial phase was crucial and so was the need to demonstrate higher yield potential of the introduced varieties. Unfortunately, the first two seasons were struck with drought lowering the yield levels, but the last season was a good one and the farmers were convinced and they accepted the new cultivars and understood the necessity of improving agronomical management package.

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C.3. Immediate and development objectives:

The objectives of the project were guided by the prevailing

agricultural situation of the country. Wheat production touched an all time low level of 2.5 m tons. Hence, the prime need was to increase the agricultural production on the domestic front. Imports were restricted and all the agricultural inputs, including good quality seed were scarce. Self reliance in wheat production was the main target and could be achieved by producing good quality seeds within the country. Thus it was decided to import high yielding and adaptive wheat varieties from Syria as the immediate objective was to augment seed as an input. It was considered the quickest method to address the urgent need of the country.

Thus, it was decided to import 30 tons of high yielding and adaptive wheat varieties from Syria, as the immediate objective was to augment seed as an input. It was considered the quickest method to address the urgent need of the country. Later, it was calculated that an import of 45 tons of Breeders seed of three varieties viz, Sham 4, Sham 6, and Acsad 65 (15 tons each) would be necessary to produce a minimum of 670 tons of foundation seed in the next generation under the supervision of the breeders of SBARC and IPA-ARC. The next two steps of registered and certified generations would produce about 40,000 tons good quality seed which will be required to cover 25% of the total seed required (160,000 tons) for the wheat growing area in the country (1,600,000ha). It was also realized that proper quality assurance was necessary for the seed production in every generation so that the high quality of imported wheat (production potential) does not get diluted. Thus, the second immediate objective was to upgrade the seed testing and certification facility available in the country. A detailed plan for the increase of efficiency and accuracy of the work of SBSTC was planned through training of their technical personnel, providing them with new and rehabilitated equipment and vehicles. The development and long-term objectives of the project was the alleviation of poverty and malnutrition of Iraqi population with special reference to women, children and other vulnerable groups. It was believed, that, successful completion of the immediate objective of increasing the generation of good quality seed within the country and its maintenance would certainly have a long-term impact on the self-sufficiency on the seed front thereby solving a major national issue.

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C.4. Main Stakeholders Stakeholders are the persons, groups or organizations interested in the objectives and results of the project and they want to ensure the implementation of the main component participants, using various resources, are matters of concern for the stakeholders, who in this project are as follows: -Ministry of Agriculture -Directorate of Agriculture in the Governorates -Staff members of SBSTC and ARCs -Seed growers -Farmers (men and women) -FAO -UNDP -General population C. 5. Results expected:

Various activities were undertaken under the project with different objectives and expectations, which may be summarized as follows: 1- 45 tons of seeds of high yielding improved varieties of wheat from

abroad were imported to increase the productivity of wheat grains in the country

2- Four international consultants were hired to advise and organize training in their field of specialization such as, project review and equipment specification, variety identification, variety maintenance and field inspection

3- Organized training (foreign and local) for 175 participants from SBSTC, ARCs and other organizations, to improve their knowledge, experience, skill and confidence upgrading them as better workers

4- Improved relevant laboratory equipment for SBSTC, so that, it can improve the accuracy and efficiency of its working capacity in the field of seed testing

5- Rehabilitated 3 old seed testing laboratories by repairing seed germinators and other equipments so as to improve and increase their working capacity

6- Imported 3 vehicles and repaired 10 old vehicles (by importing spare parts) for improving the mobility of field inspectors during field visits while assessing genetic purity.

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7- Provided a plot thresher and a seed processing plant (air screen cleaner cum grader, indented cylinder, gravity separator, chemical treater, bagger and weighing machine) to SBARC, so as to improve their efficiency of variety maintenance, multiplication of nucleus, breeder and foundation seeds.

8- Developed computer database to collect and maintain detailed information about the various information about seed production and seed quality control in the country. It also contains details about growers in the various governorates in the country, their resources and responsibilities.

9- Farmers were trained to grow newly imported wheat varieties with improved agrotechniques so as to achieve higher yield levels.

10- Introduce a sense of confidence amongst all the project participants for sustainability of results.

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D. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: D.1. Project formulation : D.1.1. Process or approach used:

In mid 1990’s at the time of the project was being formulated, five years of economic sanctions had seriously affected seed production industry and seed quality control due to non availability of agricultural inputs. Seed quality control laboratory equipment have deteriorated and accessibility of spare parts have become increasingly difficult due to the sanctions imposed by the UN. Acute shortage of transportation paralyzed field inspection missions. Newly employed technicians in the various activities of seed industry did not receives proper training and therefore, test results were not reliable .

The project “Urgent assistance for seed production in Iraq” was designed to address some of these problems . The project was in support of GOI policy which aims at improving quality and quantity of seed and grain production. Inspite of all difficulties it was facing the GOI had made positive moves towards meeting these goals , taking in consideration , that these moves lead to improvement of living standards of men and women farmers and of the whole population. UNDP decided that it was a suitable area for support . The FAO which had been assisting the MOA in various aspects of agriculture and food , was chosen as the Executing Agency for the project . D.1.2. Identification of priority areas : their relevance at the national level .

Wheat production areas : The project was initially designed to

cover the governorates Wassit , Diala, Salah- Al-Dine, Ninavah, Tamim and Erbil as priority areas for wheat production in Iraq. It is in these areas were the activities concerning the replacement of old varieties of wheat with new ones , to be executed.

Area of services : The project has identified three existing laboratories of SBSTC in Baghdad , Wassit and Ninauah , and three new ones in Salh-Al-Dine , Erbil and Al- Qadissia governorates as priority areas of services which will be staffed with sufficiently trained technical personnel and equipped with instruments and supplies necessary to carry out all kinds of laboratory seeds testing and field inspections.

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Areas of activities under the project: The activities of the project

followed very closely the objectives outlined in the project document . These included:

• Improvement of the SBSTC services through providing laboratories in the different governorates with equipment , and supplies and training of personnel at various levels. Training of personnel includes:

- -18 Training fellowships for seed processing - -13 Training fellowships for minor equipment repair - -31 Training fellowships for the use and development of data

base - 29 training fellowships for variety maintenance - 23 training fellowships for variety identification - 15 training fellowships abroad for seed testing, seed health test,

vegetable seed control, variety identification, field crop certification, variety maintenance, certification and seed testing and quality control

- Sustaining the provision of quality seed testing services through improving training capacities of SBSTC Labs by:

- - Rehabilitation of three old laboratories and three new labs. - - Procurement of supplies and equipment . - - Technical capabilities of technicians in the maintenance

and repair of equipment. - - Rehabilitation of 10 old vehicles.

• Raising public awareness in farming areas on high yielding new varieties of wheat. D.1.3. UNDP comparative advantage: All parties involved in the project –UNDP, FAO and MOA- have gained comparative advantages through their participation . The UNDP has funded for a project that has high priority humanitarian objectives , and is in agreement with the policies and the structural plans of the GOI, particularly the MOA. The project has taken into consideration such issues as governance , reduction of poverty , gender issues and special

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development situations – all of which are relevant to the current UNDP-Strategic results Frame work developed for the period (2000-2003). D.1.4. Linkages between project and other interventions within the sector: it appears that there are no obvious linkages with other interventions within the agriculture sector. However, the project has close collaboration with local agriculture research centers, which provided facilities for variety maintenance and multiplication of the new high yielding varieties. Senior staff in the research centers passed on their experience, knowledge and information gained from training courses, to their technical staff especially in the fields of variety maintenance and variety identification. D.1.5. Indicators In the original project document these were no clear definition of indicators that would be used for the monitoring and evaluation of the project. Examining the activity list, however, some outputs and outcomes from project can be developed as potential indicators. Some of the output indicators may be:

• Three SBSTC Laboratories renovated.

• Two new SBSTC Laboratories renovate with supplies and equipment.

• Thirty-four number of equipment repaired.

• Ten vehicles repaired.

• Area planted with new varieties: - 220 ha in 1998-1999 season - 118 ha in 1999-2000 season - 1718 ha in 2000-2001 season

• Quantities of wheat seeds produced - 277.4 tons produced from 30 tons of certified seeds

in 1998-1999 season - 263 tons of seeds produced from 15 tons of

registered seeds in 1999-2000 season - 6279 tons of seeds produced from seeds, which were

kept with farmers from previous seasons. These were produced in 2000-2001 season

• Number of seed samples tested in SBSTC Labs.

• Number of training courses conducted on: - Seed processing.

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- Minor equipment repair. - Field inspection. - Use and development of Database. - Variety maintenance. - Variety identification.

Some of the outcome indicators may be:

• Number of SBSTC technical staff trained to carry on seed testing.

• Number of agricultural research centers staff trained to carry on variety maintenance and variety identification.

• Number of field inspectors trained to carry on field inspections.

• Number of technicians trained to repair equipment.

• Number of SBSTC staff trained to develop and use database.

• Number of farmer’s women and men participated in the project in testing and seed multiplication of the new varieties.

• Number of senior staff trained abroad to train local staff in the fields of seed testing, seed health test, vegetable seed control, variety identification, variety maintenance, quality control and field crop certification.

• Number of trained technicians to carry on seed proceeding. D.1.6. Management Arrangements, Including monitoring and evaluation: The project is managed by NPM appointed by FAO in consultation with UNDP Baghdad and the MOA. The NPM is responsible for the daily management of the project activities along with the Government – appointed National project Director (NPD). The NPM is responsible for entire operation of the project supervised by the FAO country office and a program advisor in the UNDP country office. The project design dose not contain a clear mechanism for continuous monitoring and/or in built evaluation. The project, however is subject to tripartite review by the government, UNDP and FAO at least every 12 months, where the NPM and FAO representative is supposed to prepare and submit a project performance evaluation report (PPER). There have been two TPR meetings during the life of the project. In order for any project to be executed smoothly and produce good results, it must contain a solid plan for monitoring and evaluation. We believe that monitoring be done by the Coordination Committee through the review of progress

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reports to be prepared and submitted by the NPM every three months. Evaluation may be done every 12 months relying, for this matter, on local experts.

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D.2. Implementation: D.2.1. Execution and implementation modalities: Representatives of the three parties UNDP, FAO and MOA signed the agreement of the project on 11 August 1998 and the project was officially initiated. Even though national project director was identified from the very beginning, the national project manager’s selection and recruitment took nine months. The projects strategy was to introduce new, improved wheat varieties of high productivity, suitable to the agro-ecological condition of the country, which would then be multiplied through several generations of controlled production to replace the seeds of farmer every four years. The project was supposed to have rehabilitated the laboratory facilities of SBSTC for quality control and also provide spare parts for vehicle to be used for field inspection of seed crops. The personnel of SBSTC were to be trained locally as well as in advanced countries for improving their capabilities. This project, which is funded by UNDP (under the thematic area of “Poverty reduction”) was to be executed by FAO and implemented by Ministry of Agriculture in the central and south and the Agricultural Authority in the North. FAO was expected to recruit project personnel and identify international and national consultants and procure equipments and spare parts as specified. The NPM joined the project in April 99 by which time some of the project activities were initiated by the NPD and FAO Baghdad, such as, recruiting an international consultant for developing specifications of equipments to be procured and review project document, import 30 tons of improved seed of high yielding varieties of wheat (Sham 4, Sham 6 and acsad 65); plant the imported seed through selected seed growers in different locations and procure spare parts for non-functioning vehicles of SBSTC. The NPM, who was recruited by FAO in consultation with UNDP Baghdad and MOA was made responsible for the daily management of project activities. The proposed national project coordinator was never recruited as it was found that his role is redundant. The implementation of project activities as supervised by NPM is given in 1.1.1.

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D.2.2. Management by UNDP Baghdad: UNDP as a donor is responsible for periodic budget revision and financial authorization and participation in project coordination committee meetings and tripartite review meetings. UNDP is also responsible for reviewing project progress and financial reports in addition to substantial monitoring of the project. The NPM coordinates and communicates with the program adviser in charge of the project of UNDP on a regular basis. D.2.3. Coordination and Operational Issues: The joint Coordination committee was formed to review progress of the project and direct course correction if required. However, delay in implementation in various activities were noticed form the start but the coordination committee did not meet on a regular basis. This may have been due to the fact that the project document did not contain a clear mechanism for coordination, knowing that the delay has been out of the responsibility of the coordination committee. Activities were rather delayed and/or rescheduled due to one or more of the following reasons (Annexture - 10):

1. A delay in the recruitment of NPM. 2. Slow response of the various parties involved in the approval of

procurement. These were UN 661 Committee, FAO headquarters in Rome and the suppliers.

3. A delay in the correspondence of all parties involved concerning training activities. The responsible parties were DAO Office in Baghdad, UNDP representation, FAO headquarters in Rome and MOA.

4. A delay in the arrival of international consultants recruited for in-country activities.

5. Multiplication of seed was affected by drought. 6. Seeds received (imported) were of class “certified” in the first year

and then “registered” in the second year. The imported seeds should have been of the Foundation class.

7. Rescheduled to fit with the season.

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D.2.4. Adequacy of Monitoring Mechanisms: Although monitoring was planned to be an important activity guiding the project to attain its objectives, it was not properly attended to. This may have been due to the fact that the project document did not meet on a regular basis. However, the NPM was in continuous contact with the representations of the organization to follow up with the course of the project and to fulfill its objectives and committee based on progress report to be prepared and submitted by the NPM. D.3. Results D.3.1. Immediate Results at the National level D.3.1.1. Farmers Survey One of the main objectives of the project was to produce 670 Tons of foundation seed and 40,000 Tons of certified seed of high yielding varieties of wheat. Apparently, the project was not able to import the breeder seed of these varieties that were necessary for the production of 670 Tons of foundation seeds. Instead, 30 tons of certified seeds (10 tons of each of the wheat varieties Sham4, Sham6 and ACSAD 65) were imported from Syria in 1998. They were planted in farmers fields in 1998 - 1999 growing season and a total amount of 277.4 tons of seeds were produced(Annexture - 11). In the following season (1999-2000), the project imported 15 tons of registered seeds of the three varieties from Syria, they were sown by farmers to produce 263 tons of seeds. In the following year 172 farmers in the 6 Governorates, Diala, Tamim, Ninavah, Erbil, Wasit and Salah Al-Din used own seed to plant 1,718 hectares which produced 6279 tons. No information are available on the class of these seeds as the fields were not inspected by SBTC Field inspectors, because these varieties were not registered and released by MOA until later this season (2000-2001). In the early days of the evaluation period, the evaluation team prepared a questionnaire (Annexture -7) and interviewed 45 farmers on site in the 5 governorates (Annexture -6). The information obtained from these questioners were tabulated and analyzed. The following are the results of the survey:

1. The new varieties introduced by the project outyielded the local varieties. Average yields of 2.85tons/ha (n=13) and 2.86 (n=25) for the breadwheat varieties Sham 4 and Sham 6, respectively, were secured under farmer fields conditions. Where as local

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varieties average yield was 2.24 tons/ha (n=39). As for ACSAD 65, a durum wheat, the average yield was 2.30(n=6) tons/ha which is close to the average yield of local varieties. The target area for this variety is the rainfed region with precipitation of > 350mm which is located in northern Iraq. Because this area was hit by sever draught in the last two years, which led to crop failure, and consequently sufficient data on the performance of this variety (i.e. ACSAD 65) were not secured.

2. The survey revealed that the new varieties have shown considerable resistance to diseases, especially leaf rust (an important fungal disease in Iraq). The varieties were also resistant to lodging and to large extent to shattering provided that the varieties Sham 6 and Sham 4 were excellent in bread making while ACSAD 65 was excellent in bulgur making.

3. Almost all farmers (98%) confirmed that they made profit ever since they adopted the new varieties. Other indications of success may be explained by the fact that most of the farmers (90%) were approached by other farmers for seed requests.

4. Management practices (e.g. sowing date, use of fertilizers and herbicides) performed by the farmers were variable. 38% of the farmers preferred later dates of sowing and 58% of them use their own rates and dates of fertilizers application but only 7% do not use herbicides for weed control. These results were not expected since most of the questioned farmers (76%) were seed growers who should follow the ministry’s recommendations on the various cultural practices, especially in the field of seed production. Apparently, a number of them were not a ware of these recommendations as 98% of them requested an advice on the different management practices.

5. All farmers agreed on the idea of supplying them with certified seeds once every four years, while maintaining their own seed for the next three years. They (98% of farmers) however, feel that training on variety maintenance will be adequate.

6. The survey revealed that women make up about 38% of the farm manpower, ratio male: female is 5 to 3.

7. Apparently, the projects manager and the local agriculture Directorate staff, have made big efforts in following up the matter of variety adoption by farmers. This was well demonstrated by 87% of the farmers surveyed in the five governorates Diala, Tamim, Nineva, Salahuddin and Erbil.

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D.3.1.2. Training Survey:

For the continued success and sustainability of the project objectives, it was rightly decided to have training as a major component. Basic training in varietal identification, varietal maintenance, measurements of varietal or genetic purity through field inspection, seed testing and certification seed processing (cleaning and grading), computer application, etc. were conducted either locally by national experts, international consultants or in foreign countries, such as, France, Egypt and Cyprus (Annexures - 12 and 13). A total of 175 trainees participated in the program (ten courses local and three courses foreign) who represented SBSTC (67); SBARC (17); SBICP (2); SBAEX (2); ARC, Erbil (45); STC (9+8); IPA (7); College of Agriculture (2+2); Mesopotamia Seed co. (6); Iraqi Seed co. (3); Agriculture Institute (5), (Annexures -12 and 13). A total of 77 trainees were interviewed representing 6 governorates: Baghdad (69%); Erbil; (14%); Ninavah and Salah Al Din (5% each); Wassit (4%) and Qadisiya (3%). The male/ female ratio was 54:23 (Annexture - 14) the trainees were interviewed and their impressions were recorded and analyzed. The main points emerged as follows:

(a) 92% of the trainees were aware about the project and its objectives in varying degrees;

(b) 94% benefited from the training on acquiring valuable knowledge in the subject, gained experience and confidence to work better. They learnt standard and established methods in their fields of training making them better workers.

(c) All the trainees agreed that the course contents and curriculum were satisfactory and course leaders were highly competent and knowledgeable,

(d) 18% expressed some difficulty in course language as a barrier, which, was compensated by providing translations. Major problem was faced in Erbil where Arabic and English were not properly understood for technical training for some of the trainees.

(e) Even though everyone expressed that their personal querries and problems were attended to, they wanted more advanced information.

(f) 89% of the trainees felt that there should be training for the trainers, for better results,

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(g) Almost everyone (99%) wanted more training in future especially in advanced techniques and to refresh their knowledge in their specialization.

(h) 96% of the trainees felt that keeping in view the objectives of the project, an extension of the project is needed. There is a mention of a possible exploration of a new project.

(i) A variety of suggestions was received. Some of them are listed below: (a)- Training period/ duration was short; (b)- Necessity of more practical training; (c)- Coinciding the training with cropping season and availability of

relevant equipment; (d)- Inclusion of more crop specialists in the training; (e)- Financial support for the trainees to cover their expenses for the

training period (boarding, lodging etc.); (f)- Training notes to be circulated beforehand; (g)- More advanced courses for senior and more refresher on the job

training for the juniors; (h)- More computer training required; (i)- Training for “Electrophoresis” and “Elisa test” to be conducted

by local experts and international consultants. (j)- More training on seed processing technologies; (k)-More training on seed equipment maintenance and servicing

necessary; (l)- More literature/ books/ scientific journals to be made available

for different training topics, (m)-Project must be extended to 1-2 years to train all the staff in

basic and advanced levels for the sustainability of project objectives.

Thus, it may be said, that, training as a major component of the project was a very successful exercise and the performance of the trainees at the professional front would make a positive impact at the national level. However, utilization of the trained personnel for the right kind of jobs is the responsibility of the various organizations who employ them. It is also to be explicitly understood, that, training is a continuous process and it is necessary to organize periodic refresher courses to update the knowledge and experience of the trained personnel. Seminars, workshops, scientific meetings on different aspects of seed improvement should be organized frequently and the trainees may be encouraged to participate in them.

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D.3.1.3. Equipment Survey Procurement of laboratory equipment, vehicles for field inspection

and field machinery for varietal maintenance/ breeder seed production, was a major component of the project, spending 62% (Us$581,400) of the budget provision. A detailed list of equipment already procured and another list indicating the items already ordered are given in (Annextures - 15 and 16).

All the laboratory equipments, computers and vehicles were intended for SBSTC (main station at Baghdad and regional stations at Mosul, Tikrit, Erbil, Wasit and Quadisia. The field equipments (a plot thresher and a seed processing plant) was given to SBARC, Abu Ghraib. While majority of the items of equipment were received, some are yet to be received, such as, room germinator, plastic containers for sand and paper test, and materials, e.g., seed germination filter paper, large paper sample bags and certification labels. The smaller items may be procured locally and FAO HQ has been contacted for authorization. Even thought preparation of the detailed specifications of laboratory instruments were completed as per time schedule, there was a delay in procurement due to slow response of the various parties involved. The same was true for the procurement of vehicles. However, the procurement of spare parts for non- functioning vehicles and rehabilitation of old laboratory equipments were carried as per schedule (Annexture -17).

A Total of 16 computers (including a Laptop) were procured. The SBSTC was provided with 13 computers out of which one is used by project management. Three have been given to ARC's, They were procured locally, for the development of database, which has developed into an excellent facility for compiling information about Seed growers, laboratory test results, field inspection data. The regional laboratories were linked with computer network with the central laboratory at Baghdad. In addition, SBSTC main lab. in Baghdad has 3 Computers already from an earlier procurement. For this reason, we believe that SBSTC can spare 2 computers which may be given to the directorates of agriculture in Diala and Tamim governorates (which participated in the seed production activity under the project) to improve the efficiency of the seed production component of the project substantially.

The project procured one data show and one copying machine delivered earlier to SBSTC which have been used in training program.

The 3 new and 10 rehabilitated vehicles are working satisfactorily. However, the cabinet germinators imported were not approved by SBSTC

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(even though they are certified by M/S Netherland Superintending and Sampling Co. Ltd. ) As they did not fitful thier specification and the supplier has since refunded the money. Fresh actions were intended for the procurement of new germinators. SBSTC also did not approve of 8 seed moisture testers and a set of new portable seed moisture testers has been ordered. It was felt that the unapproved moisture testers may be useful for the 3 Agricultural Research Centers in their work under the project. The hot air ovens not approved by SBSTC, may also be given over to ARC's for their use.

The plot thresher and the Seed processing plant supplied to SBARC at Abu Ghraib are working quite satisfactory. I t was noticed that 3 Infrared Analyzers have been ordered under the project wich are not useful for seed Testing laboratories. These equipment measures grain quality attributes, which are different from seed quality parameters and will be more useful for ARC's .

D.3.2.Sustainability Since the project was initiated to meet an urgent need in agriculture sector and supported by UNDP’s thematic area of poverty alleviation, and since the justification and objective are still valid even today , the sustainability should never be a question. The main support has to come from a political will of the government, which seems to be there. It can be seen that the government has been supporting the requirement of the project by providing 3 new seed testing laboratory building at Abu Ghraib , Baghdad , Tikrit and Qadisiya and also providing additional staff members to SBSTC. The other needs for sustainability, such as , well defined follow-up activities , skilled workers and supervisory staff , maintenance of equipment , upgradation of technologies are expected to be assured. A sense of dedication and commitments in the staff members at various levels are absolutely necessary for the success and sustainability of the project. Keeping in view the continued importance of the project objectives in the national context and the facilities created by the project , the sustainability dose not seem to be in doubt , The major requirement of sustainability in the form of trained personnel has been generated . However , it must be explicitly understood , that training is a continuous

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processes and it is necessary to organize periodic refresher courses to update the knowledge , experience and skill of the staff . D.3.3.Contribution to Upgrading Skills of National Staff : Upgrading of technical personnel both at the Agriculture Research Center as well as at SBSTC was a major component of the project spending 16% of the budget (US $ 153,300) on training in foreign countries or locally by national / international consultants. A total of 175 person were trained in various topics connected with the project. It’s however known , that , in the absence of follow- up activities , the skill and experience gained may be disintegrated and lost Hence , well designed , well conducted and continued effort in the field of training must be continued . It’s important that some guaranteed budgetary provisions are made to continue this useful activity. Iraq is a country with many national experts in the field related to the project.The government of Iraq should effectively used for a cost effective method of upgradation at the national level .

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E. RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS FOR FUTURE: E.1. Recommendations:

1. Since the new varieties introduced by the project (Sham 4,Sham 6 and ASAD 65 proved to be successful under variable ecological conditions, it is highly recommended that efforts be made towards introducing these varieties to other farmers and to new areas (within the targeted governorates and to new governorates). Attention should also be given to the new varieties developed by local agriculture research centers (Tamooz 2, IPA 95 and IPA 99) which were also successful under farmers’ fields conditions.

2. Management practices such as sowing date, rate of seeding use of fertilizers, weed control ...etc, must be determined for any newly developed or introduced variety as these practices play an important role in improving productivity. It is felt through the evaluation, that management practices for the new varieties Sham 4, Sham 6 and ACSAD 65 have not been determined under Iraqi ecological conditions. It is, therefore recommended that agriculture research centers take on this responsibility by conducting the necessary research in their experiment stations. Upon completion, a package of management practices for these varieties may be documented and proper extension folders should be produced for distribution purposes.

3. Once a management practice package is accomplished, a detailed work plan should be prepared for transferring research findings to farmers’ fields with the aid of researchers and extension workers. The plan should include on farm demonstrations and trials to be conducted under the supervision of researchers in the targeted governorates. Once these demonstrations and trails are established according to the plan farmers, as beneficiaries, are invited to attend field days for observation and learning.

4. With the current capacities of seed processing plants in the country it may not be possible to secure the country’s needs of certified seeds. The MOA has been encouraging farmers to produce their own seeds. According to the survey farmers expressed their agreement to the idea of supplying them with certified seeds once every four years while maintaining their own seeds for three years. In order for them to undertake this task, they must receive proper training on variety maintenance. Training on variety identification will help them produce seeds with high purity. These kinds of activities shall help sustain variety maintenance by farmer and, consequently, it will ensure sustainable high cereal production.

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5. Farmers who were involved in seed multiplication of the new varieties (Sham 4, Sham 6 and ACSAD 65) complained that they could not sell the seeds they produced to any seed firm which forced them to sell part of the seeds as grains to the silos. This was because these varieties were not released until later by the committee for variety registration and release. Such a practice could hinder seed multiplication of new successful varieties and, ultimately, delay variety dispersal and adoption by other farmers. It is, therefore, recommended that no new varieties be introduced to farmers before they are officially registered and released.

6. To ensure sustainability of seed production of the new high yielding varieties it is recommended that the ministry of Agriculture take on the responsibility of their maintenance and seed multiplication. Variety maintenance should be performed by state Board for Agricultural Research/ MOA since it has all the varieties, registration and reduce were made under the name of state board for Agriculture Research

7. A training course on “Electrophoresis Test” for variety identification and “ELISA Test” for virus detection be organized.

8. Strengthen nucleus and breeders seeds production through ARCs. 9. Strengthen seed processing in Diala governorate as a pilot case. 10. Special attention may be given to the production of seeds of

vegetables (selected crops), if the project is extended. 11. Extend the project until June 2002 to fulfill the targets, which were

affected due to consecutive droughts for 2 seasons and help strengthening weak points of the seed production programme. The targets are: followed up on the seed production, procurement of additional equipment and the project will not require additional budget as there should be enough amount of money left that could be used to meet the above mentioned targets.

12. Control plot test should be mandatory on Breeder/Foundation seed lots and to check the working of the certification system. The test may be conducted by an independent committee.

13. the equipment which were not acceptable be SBSTC (seed germinators, seed moisture testers and ovens) may be transferred to ARC's.

E.2. Proposal for Future After considering the relevance performance the immediate and development objective, the mission unanimously agrees, that, the project may be extended up to June, 2002 complete the unfinished activities:

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1- Due to considerable delay in the recruitment of the NPM, several

activities of the project could not be performed as per time schedule. The multiplication of Breeder seed to foundation and subsequent generations remained incomplete. The variety maintenance and improvement, which were done by the breeders at ARCs need to be tested for at least one season (November 2001-May 2002);

2- some of the laboratory equipment (e.g. cabinet germinators, room germinators, moisture testers, Infra red analyzers etc.) are yet to arrive. They need to be installed, operated and tested. Considering the stage of procurement, it may be expected to take some time, but this is a major part of equipment import and should be supervised.

3- During farmers/seed grower survey, it was noted that many of them were too eager to learn the appropriate agro-techniques for the newly imported high yielding wheat cultivars for best yields. A small farmers/seed grower training, in the main season, in their farms in different governorates needs to be held to demonstrate the potentials of the introduced varieties. This will enhance acceptability of new wheat cultivars and their spread will be assured. This training is considered to be very important as it will have direct bearing on the small farmers/ seed growers capacity to maintain their own seed with better varietal purity.

4- A specialized training for the identification of varieties (electrophoresis test) could not be conducted due to non-availability of the equipment. Similarly, “ELISA Test” for virus identification could not be conducted due to non-availability of a trainer. These tests are very important and should form a part of training in future.

5- An important issue to be pointed out is that the major beneficiary should be the small farmers/ seed growers in any of these projects and this is a point most often neglected.

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F. LESSONS LEARNED: F.1. Best practices :

1. To see farmers work voluntarily on dissemination of seeds of high yielding varieties to other farmers to speed up the adoption of these varieties and ultimately increase production in shorter period of time.

2. To learn that new varieties developed by local agriculture research centers have been grown successfully by many farmers in all the governorates under survey.

3. The new varieties (sham 4 and sham 6 and ACSAD 65) showed wide adaptation as they were successfully grown under the various ecological regions of the country.

4. Enthusiasm of National Project manager of the project and the staff members of the directorate of Agriculture in Diala , Tamim and Erbil governorate in extending and accepting the newly introduced varieties (Sham 4, Sham 6 and Acsad 65) is exemplery and is a good lesson learned. The farmers reaped a good harvest this season after two years of consecutive drought.

5. Installation of a seed processing plant (comprising air – screen cleaner-cum-grader , indented cylinder , specific gravily separator , chemical treater , bagger with weighing machine ) at the research farm of State Board for Agricultural Research Center , Abu Graib, personally by the National Project manager of the project with local help saving US$ 10,000 (demanded by the supplier company ) is a good lesson learned .

6. Provision of 3 new and furnished buildings for Baghdad , Tikrit and Qadisiya ; and additional technical staff for SBSTC is a positive indication for Govt. of Iraq to sustain and support the project even after termination . This is a good lesson learnt.

7. Development of a computer data base at SBSTC is a good lesson learned

F.2. Worst practices:

1. Distribution of seeds of new varieties of wheat to farmers prior to studying management practices for each variety under Iraq’s ecological conditions.

2. Less emphasis was put on the new successful local varieties (developed by local agriculture research centers)

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3. Not to train farmers on variety identification and maintenance to ensure the sustainability of quality seed production by farmers.

4. The introduction of new varieties to farmers fields before they are officially registered and released by local authority.

5. Rely on rainfed region for seed multiplication, unfortunately this area was hit by sever drought during the project’s execution period.

6. Placement of 4 staff members , in the newly constructed seed testing laboratory at Tikrit , Salah Aldin governorate , with limited experience or training in seed testing work is a bad lesson learned.

7. Seed Testing Laboratory at Mosul, which is fully equipped and their senior and junior staff trained in foreign country and locally, could have done better keeping in mind the fact that the lab. is located in an important grain producing area.

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Annexure 1

Terms of Reference for the evaluation of UNDP-funded project IRQ/95/004- “Urgent Assistance for Seed Production in Iraq”

A) Introduction: I-UNDP Programme strategy

The UNDP-Strategic Results Framework developed for the period (2000-2003) concentrates on four thematic areas; I) Governance (Enabling environment for sustainable human development); II) Poverty (Economic and social policies and strategies focused on the reduction of poverty); III) Gender (Advancement in the status of women and gender equality); and IV) Special Development Situations (Reduced incidence of and sustainable recovery and transition from complex emergencies and natural disasters).

Within the area of Poverty, activities are deployed to increase income opportunities for disadvantaged groups such as women, the disabled, small farmers (through seeds production), and a better quality of life through neighbourhood rehabilitation

As and where possible implementation shall be supplementary to SCR 986, e.g. the provision of technical advice and skills upgrading

which, by definition, are not covered by other sources.

:Main objectives of the project-II

The project, which started in August 1998 with a total budget of US $1,039,390, is estimated to terminate in August 2000. It aims at increasing cereal production by about 20% to help meet basic nutritional needs of the population and to reduce malnutrition among vulnerable groups. This is to be achieved through:

Improved efficiency of seed testing and certification system throughout the country via upgrading the technical capabilities of the SBSTC (State Board for Seeds Testing and Certification) personal and provision of equipment.

The production of 670 tons of foundation wheat seeds and 40,000 tones of certification wheat seeds of high productivity varieties.

III-Present status and results achieved:

The project has positively contributed to:

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1. The rehabilitation of seed laboratories in three governorates (Baghdad, Wassit, and Ninavah) through the repair and maintenance of non- Functioning equipment and provision of new equipment to carry out 12,400 testing required for seed quality control;

2. The training of 67% of SBSTC technical staff, plus 41 technical staff from the Agricultural Centres and College of Agriculture, and 60 staff in the North;

3. Enabling the SBSTC to cover the field inspection of 70% of arable

land. This was achieved through the repair and maintenance of non-functioning vehicles and provision of new vehicles;

4. Establishing an up-to-date database on seed- growers through providing a 12 PC networked system with all accessories;

5. Importation and planting of 45 Tones of three Certified / Registered wheat varieties plus 30 tones of local foundation varieties;

6. Training of 45 seed growers on field management of the new seed varieties prior to the sowing season;

7. Initiating the establishment of varieties maintenance techniques of wheat, which will impact on the seed multiplication system

B) Objectives of the Evaluation:

I-Justification for the evaluation:

As the project budget is in excess of US $ 1 Million; thus its evaluation is mandatory according to UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines. In addition, the evaluation will facilitate a decision on:

� Terminating the project as scheduled in August 2001; � Extending the project, hence the direction and course it should

assume; � Assessing the possibility of designing a new project in the

agricultural sector.

II-Main stakeholders:

� The following are the project’s main stakeholders: � Ministry of Agriculture � Staff of SBSTC and Agricultural Research Centres � Seed growers

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III- Objectives:

• The main objectives of the evaluation are to assess:

• The project’s relevance and effectiveness within the overall framework of the reduction of poverty;

• The project’s likely impact on the general nutritional situation in the country, in particular the impact on women, children and other vulnerable groups in Iraq, most affected by the Sanctions situation;

• The extent to which the project was able to link itself to other ongoing and/or planned projects/programmes in the Agricultural sector. This includes those of FAO and other UN agencies under their regular programmes (in particular those of WFP UNICEF and of NGO’s), also the programmes under the various distribution plans under UNSCR986.

C) Scope:

This evaluation will focus on:

• Relevance;

• Performance;

• Lessons learnt; and

• Potential likely impact and sustainability of results

D) Issues to be addressed:

The following issues are to be addressed:

1. Relevance: � The continuance of project relevance in the context of improved agricultural productivity/ cereal production to meet basic nutritional requirements for Iraqi people. � The project future directions within an overall structural plan of assistance for seeds production which takes into consideration: - Resource availability - Past, currents and planed interventions of all parties involved

2. Performance:

• The extent to which the project and its revisions have been responsive to the needs as identified at the time of formulation, particularly with regard to:

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- The standard and quality of training and materials delivered; - Number and levels of staff trained; and - The change they could make on the production of quality

wheat seeds of high productivity varieties.

• Determine qualitative and quantitative indicators that would enable measuring performance and success at the project’s level.

3. Impact: Assess the likelihood that the project will produce and maintain

a positive impact, at both Macro and Micro levels, and identify any actions that may be necessary to ensure the sustainability of results.

The assessment process shall involve gathering the relevant information outlined in the Project Evaluation information sheet (see annex-1).

:Products expected from the Evaluation) E

The expected evaluation products are:

• An impartial assessment of the relevance, performance, successes, and shortcomings of the project;

• Lessons learned concerning best and worst practices;

• Project’s relevance to building the government’s capacity to manage similar projects in the future;

• General recommendations on: � Mechanisms and procedures used in the implementation of

similar projects that would enhance a speedy achievement of results;

� Alternative approaches to the enhancement of the country’s seeds production;

� Identification of areas within the sector best suited for UNDP/FAO funding or bilateral funding.

• Recommendations on actions to be taken after the completion of the project in order to ensure sustainability;

• Advice on the relevance of expanding the project to cover other governorates;

• The role of the Agricultural research Centres and SBSTC in terms of their contribution to the sustainability of the project;

• Strategic recommendations to the government of Iraq relating to the enhancement of seed production , with special emphasis on priority measures to be taken in the short and medium terms (e.g. initiating or strengthening existing strategic planning processes at national level);

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• The completion of a Project Evaluation information sheet (format attached as annex1); and

• The completion of an Evaluation Report (format attached as annex2)

F) Evaluation Approach:

The evaluation team would need to:

• Review documents relating to the project which includes: - The Project document (including revisions)/Progress reports/Tri-

Partite Review Meetings reports, etc. - Documentation and statistics as prepared by other agencies

active in the sector. - Distribution Plans, Progress reports and other relevant

documentation prepared in relation with the Memorandum of Understanding between Iraq and the UN.

- UNDP guidelines for Results-Oriented Monitoring and Evaluation

- FAO’s biannual report covering the period 2000-2001.

- The report on the review of the humanitarian programme in Iraq.

- A UNFPA Strategic Framework.

• Interview key personnel involved in the implementation of the project that will include:

- Project staff; - Ministry of Agriculture and Planning Commission staff; - FAO staff; - UNDP staff; and - Seed Growers.

• Visit the sites at the concerned governorates.

• Prepare questionnaires, as appropriate.

• Apply participatory techniques through the direct involvement and interaction of all relevant parties, including target groups and beneficiaries.

G) Evaluation Team:

A team of two independent consultants, jointly selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, UNDP, and FAO, shall undertake the Evaluation exercise. This TOR and the following matrix shall be used in the selection process:

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Position Profile -Team Leader: International Consultant, representing both FAO and UNDP

-Specialist in Agronomic Plants (field crops); Experience in seeds production is a prerequisite. -Management experience with ability to provide advice on micro as well as macro-level. -Previous experience with similar evaluations is preferred. -Proven analytical capabilities. -Proficient in English language.

-National Consultant, representing the government

-Specialist in cereal production and plant breeding -Previous experience with similar evaluations is preferred. -Proven analytical capabilities. -Proficient in English language

H) Implementation Arrangements:

Management arrangements

The FAO Country Office staff and project management shall facilitate the team’s co-ordination with representatives of:

• The Ministry of Agriculture (the Under-secretary, the DG of SBSTC, representatives from the Agricultural Research Centres.)

• Directors of Agricultural Directorates in 3 governorates

• Staff of the SBSTC and Agricultural Research Centres

• Seed Growers.

Time frame Item Period Desk Review and Briefings of evaluators Week 1 Visits to fields, interviews, questionnaires Week 2 Debriefings and Preparation of report Week 3

Prior to its departure, the evaluation team shall leave behind a

project evaluation information sheet and a draft evaluation report, which includes initial comments made by FAO, UNDP and the government of Iraq.

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Resources required -The FAO/UNDP Country Offices shall facilitate the team’s work in terms of providing necessary office space, computer configurations, stationary, and field vehicle and driver -The cost of this evaluation shall be covered project budget.

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ANNEX-1

Project Evaluation Information Sheet

Project No. and Title: Project objective:

I) Target groups/direct beneficiaries’ needs/expectations identification

Needs/Expectations

Target Group:

Direct Beneficiaries:

II) Changes brought about by the project:

Level Anticipated changes

National

Project

III) Effectiveness:

Outputs to be produced: Contribution of these outputs to project objectives and UNDP Programme Strategy: IV) Efficiency:

How well were work processes carried out to produce expected results?

V) Possible Indicators:

Item Possible indicator

Relevance:

Performance:

Success:

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Evaluation Report: Sample Outline

Executive summary � Brief description of project

� Context and purpose of the evaluation

� Main conclusions, recommendations and lessons learned

Introduction � Purpose of the evaluation

� Key issues addressed

� Methodology of the evaluation

� Structure of the evaluation

The project(s) and its development context � Project start and its duration

� Problems that the project seek to address

� Immediate and development objectives of the project

� Main stakeholders

� Results expected

Findings and Conclusions � Project formulation

- Process or approach used

- Identification of priority areas: their relevance at the national level

- UNDP comparative advantage

- Linkages between project and other interventions within the sector

- Indicators

- Management arrangements, including monitoring and evaluation

� Implementation

- Execution and implementation modalities

- Management by the UNDP country office

- Coordination and operational issues

- Adequacy of monitoring mechanisms

� Results

- Immediate results at the national level

- Sustainability

- Contribution to upgrading skills of the national staff

Recommendations � Corrective actions for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the

project

� Actions to follow up or reinforce initial benefits from the project

� Proposals for future directions underlining main objectives

Lessons learned � Best and worst practices in addressing issues relating to relevance, performance and

success

Annexes � TOR

� Itinerary

� List of persons interviewed

� Summary of field visits

� List of documents reviewed

� Questionnaire used and summary of results

� Other relevant material

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Annexture 2

Work Program for the Evaluation Team June 11- July 1-2001

Evaluation Team

Dr. S. K. Banerjee- Consultant in Seed Technology

Dr. A.M. Al Shamma- INS-AEZ Program Director

Dr. Ahmed A. Tikriti, Government Representative.

Monday, June 11: General Discussion

Tuesday, June 12: Discussion of the Project Document

Wednesday, June 13: Preparation of Questionnaires

Thursday, June 14: Make visits to: 1- Seed testing and certification Main Laboratory in Baghdad- Meet with trained

technicians. 2- Mesopotamia seed production company- Meet with trained staff.

Friday, June 15: Desk work.

Saturday, June 16: Visit Research Centre in Baghdad - IPA Agriculture Research Centre - State Board for Agriculture Research.

Sunday, June17: Meet NPD Visit SBSTC laboratory, interview trainees.

Monday, June 18: Travel to Diala Governorate -Meet with farmers/ men & women

-Travel to Tamim Governotate.

Tuesday, June 19: Tamim Governorate -Meet with farmers/ men & women -Travel to Mosul.

Wednesday, June 20: Mosul Governorate -Visit SBSTC laboratory, Meet with farmers/ men & women

Thursday, June 21: Travel to erbil Governorate. -Visit seed testing laboratory and Research Station. -Meet with farmers/ men & women

Friday, June 22: Travel to Salaheldin Governorate

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-Visit SBSTC Lab in Tikrit

Sunday, June 23: Travel to Wasit Governorate

Sunday, June 24: Writing up the Report

Monday, June 25: Writing up the Report

Tuesday, June 26: Writing up the Report

Wednesday, June 27: Debriefing, meet with UNDP, FAO and GOI.

Thursday, June 28: Writing up the Report

Friday, June 29: Writing up the Report

Saturday, June 30: Writing up the Report

Sunday, July 1: Submission of the Report.

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Annexture 3

National Seed Board

National Seed Programme, Policies, Guidelines,

Review.

National Committee for Seed Registration and Release New variety registration and release, (Supervise Genetic Purity through Control Plot Tests)*

Agricultural Research Centers Envolve and maintain new varieties and supervise Breeder and Foundation

Seed Production

Seed Production Companies and Seed Growers. Production of Registered and Certified

Seeds.

Farmer

Seed User.

State Board for Seed Testing and Certification. Seed quality assessment and control (Genetic purity physical purity, Germinability, Moisture Content, Seed health etc.)

* Suggested activity Improved Seed Production Chain in Iraq

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Annexture4

List of Documents Reviewed :

1- Project document (original ) 2- Project document (revised ) 3- Budget revisions 4- Progress reports (Annual ) 5- Tripartite Review meeting report (11,11. 1999) 6- Tripartite Review meeting report (13,12. 2000) 7- Consultancy Report on equipment specification (Dec. 98) 8- Consultancy Report on variety identification (Apr. 2000) 9- Consultancy Report on variety maintenance (Mar. 2001) 10- Consultancy Report on Field Inspection (June 2001) 11- Field Inspection Manual (June 2001) 12- Field visit report 13- Farmers’ Survey 14- Trainees’ Survey 15- UNDP Programme Manual chapter 4 : For mulating programme and

projects ;chapter 7: Monitoring Reporting and Evaluation. 16- Results Based monitoring and Evaluation- UNDP. 17- Nutritional Survey (UNICEF) . 18- Evaluation Report (Project IRQ/95/002) 19- Evaluation Report (project PHCRP) 20- Evaluation Report (Project IRQ/95/001) 21- Technical cooperation Programme: Assessment of the Food and nutrient situation: Iraq,FAO 1995,1997,2000

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Annexyure 5

List of Farmers that Contributed in the Survey

Governorate: Diala 1- Muthanna Kamal 2- Burhan Ahmed 3- Ghazi Hussein Abd Allah 4- Abd Al-Kareem Mahmood 5- Muaed Mustafa Abd Al Karim 6- Ahmed Mizhar Abbas 7- Ahmed Ibrahim Shihab 8- Shneif Haydar Radhi 9- Hussein Al Shajy 10- Jasim Abd Al-Karim Talib 11- Adnan Kadhim Abd Allah 12- Abd Al Karim Ibrahim Hameed 13- Jwad Kadhim Saleh 14- Faisal Mutashar 15- Natiq Salman Fishat 16- Abood Aziz Salman 17- Saddam Abd Allah Ali 18- Yasin Falih Al-Kubaisy

Governorate: Tamim 1- Ahmed Nadhim 2- Abd Al Rahman Munshid Al-Asey 3- Moosa Jasim Mohammed 4- Mohammed Ali Ubeid Khanikah 5- Hussein Ali Mohammed 6- Sa’ad Khorshied 7- Jasim Mohammed Aziz 8- Jalal Ali Hussein 9- Ahmed Hameed Ghadban 10- Ghasan Wazeer Mahmood 11- Sultan Mare’e Mohammed 12- Ahmed Mohammed Hassan 13- Abd Al Samad Ahmed Hassan 14- Khalaf Najim Abd Allah 15- Sa’adi Omar Ahmed 16- Hussein Hamdoon Abd Allah 17- Abbas Ibrahim Jassim

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Governorate: Ninavah 1- Sa’ad ahmed Khatab 2- Muzahim Haroosh 3- Amer Mohammed Al-Rakan

Governorate: Erbil 1- Khider Ahmed Khider 2- Hassan Ismael Hassan 3- Sabah Hamad Ahmed 4- Taj Al Din Abd Allah Qader 5- Jibrael Hassan Jibrael

Governorate: Salah Al Din 1- Atia Ahmed Hassan 2- Hashim Sadiq Abd allah.

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Annexture 6

Summary of Field Visits 1- Diala governorates

-Local Agriculture Directorate -Meetings with director of Agriculture -Meeting with farmers

2- Tamim Governorate -Local Agriculture Directorate -Meeting with Director of Agriculture -Meeting with Assistant Director of Agriculture -Meeting with farmers.

3- Ninevah Governorate -Meeting with the Manager of seed testing and certification lab -Meeting with trainers -Meeting with farmers in Rabea’a

4- Erbil Governorate -Meeting with the manager of ARC -Meeting with Trainees -Meeting with farmers

5- Salah Al-Dine Governorate -Meeting with the manager of seed testing and certification lab -Meeting with trainees. -Meeting with farmers.

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Target Group: Male & Female Seed growers/ farmer 1. Name of seed grower/ farmer: 2. Governorate: 2.1.1. Irrigated

2.1.2. Rainfed sub zone (1) 250-350 mm sub zone (2) 350-450 mm sub zone (3) > 450 mm 3. Average productivity of the farm: Tons/ha 4. New varieties adopted: Seed Qty Received Area (ha) Planted 4.1. Sham 4 (soft) 4.2. Sham 6 (soft) 4.3. ACSAD 65 (Durum)

5. Previous crop/ variety: 6. Date of Sowing:

7. Irrigation:

7.1. Date of 1st effective rainfall: 7.2. Date of 1st irrigation:

8. Fertilizer application: 8.1. Type: 8.2. Quantity (rate): 8.3. When applied: 8.4. How applied:

9. Herbicides used:

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10. Pesticides used:

11. No. of irrigations:

Total amount of rainfall (mm) in the season:

12. Field observations. 12.1. Diseases (especially leaf rust) : 12.1.1. Sever

12.1.2. Moderate 12.1.3. Little 12.1.4. None

12.2. Shattering Yes No

12.3. Lodging %

13. Rating of the new varieties (including local if any):

Sham 4 Sham 6 ACSAD 65 14. Amount of grains obtained : Tons

15. Estimated yield : Tons / ha

16. Questions:

16.1. Which varieties do you usually grow? 16.2. What is the average yield of these varieties? 16.3. How did you get the seed of the new varieties? 16.4. What do you like most about the new varieties? 18.5. What made you decide to replace your varieties with new ones? 18.6. In which way the new varieties differed from the old ones? 18.7. How do you rate the new varieties in comparison with the locally developed new varieties?

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18.8. If you were not a seed grower, will you adopt the new Varieties for grain production? 18.9. Were you approached by other farmers for seed

requests of these varieties? How many? Their location(s)? 18.10. How much seed did you give a way or sell to fellow farmers? 18.11. Do you usually plant one or more than one variety in one season, and why? 18.12. Where you visited by the project’s staff and / or the governorate agriculture directorate staff? How many times? What was their impression as regard to the field planted with new varieties? 18.13. Did you use the usual management practices with the new varieties? If not, state otherwise 18.14. Do you feel that you need to be advised on management practices? 18.15. As a seed grower, do you employ trained persons in rouging? 18.16. Have you used the grain of the new varieties in bread making? How do you compare the bread made from these varieties with those made from the old varieties? 18.17. Have you made more profit since you started planting the new varieties? 18.18. As a farmer, would you like the idea of obtaining seeds for one year and maintain your seeds for the next three or four years? 18.19. Are you able to maintain a good quality seed for your own grain production? Do you think you need training in this regard?

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Annexture 8 Questionnaire/ Survey for Knowledge Attitude and Practice

(IRQ/95/005) Governorate: Date: Name (optional) Address: ARC (IPA), SBARC, SBSTC Mesopotamia Seed Company Iraqi Seed Company Q. 1. Are you aware of the objectives and activities of the project and its possible

contributions to the national scenario? Q. 2. Are the objectives and activities relevant and properly structured? Q. 3. Are you a beneficiary under the project receiving input such as, seed of

improved variety of wheat from abroad, training of your staff at junior or senior levels within and outside the country, equipment (new and rehabilitated), machinery, vehicles etc.?

Q. 4. Grade the utility and relevance of input

Received Very good Good Fair Poor

Improved seed

Training (foreign)

Training (local)

Equipment

Vehicles

Q. 5. Do you think training by an international consultant to a larger number of

junior technicians locally is more relevant than training one senior staff abroad, in the current context?

Q. 6. Do you have any comments to make of equipment received under the current

project?

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Q. 7. Do you have safeguard to retain trained staff in your organization, even after promotion?

Q. 8. Do you want to make comments or suggestions for the success of the project

through the remaining period? Q. 9. Was the project successful in creating public awareness about the role of

quality seed in enhancing agricultural productivity and thereby alleviate poverty and malnutrition of children?

Q. 10 Would you recommend development and release of high yielding wheat

cultivars (local) in the country for a large scale impact on the seed subsector? Q. 11. The current project has highlighted quality control in seed through laboratory

testing and field inspection. Would like to strengthen Nucleus seed and Breeder seed production as a critical step?

Q. 12. Would you like to introduce mandatory “control Plot Test” at different points

of seed production chain to be monitored by an independent committee (e.g. NCRRAV) or by SBSTC?

Q. 13. Do you think that the target of wheat seed production under the project has

been achieved? Q. 14. Do you think that the targets of laboratory tests and area of field inspected as

envisaged under the project has been achieved? Q. 15. Do you wish to make any other relevant comments about the project?

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Annexure 9 Questionnaire /Survey for Knowledge Aptitude and practice ( IRQ / 95 / 005

Governorate: Date Name ( optional ) Trainee: Foreign/ Local Address: Q.1. Are you aware of the objectives and activities of the project and its possible

contributions to the national scenario ?

Q.2. Are the objectives and activities relevant and properly structured ?

Q.3. How did you benefit from the project with specific reference to the training component (foreign/local ) in general?

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Q.4. What is your impression about the course contents (Academic and practical )

and conduction by course leader / consultant ? Q.5. Did you benefit from the training of terms of latest technology, experience and

confidence ?

Very good Good Fair Poor

Q.6. Do you still require more training in your subject? In which subject? Can the senior trained staff further train junior staff with confidence ?

Q.7 Do you Know that the training was amajor component of the project

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Q.8. Was the language a barrier and /or information material were not enough ? Q.9. Were you encouraged to ask questions and solve your problems? Q.10. Did you think the project should be extended or a new project be explored for

advanced training Q.11. What is your opinion about training the trainers Q.12. Any suggestions to make training amore useful exercise:

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Annexture10 List of Activities and their status:

Activity Time of execution Notes*

1.1.1 Selection and requirement of the National Project Manager

Delayed 9 months 1

1.1.2 Designation of the National Project Coordinator

Abolished

1.1.3 Paper terms of references the required International Consultant and submit to FAO for further action

OK

1.1.4 Selection of wheat varieties three types, which are suitable to Iraq’s harsh environmental conditions, 10 tons each

OK

1.1.5 Place purchase order to import selected wheat varieties

OK

1.1.6 Update the work plan Delayed 9 months 1 1.1.7 Establishment of the coordination

committee Delayed to11 months

1

1.1.8 Prepare terms of reference for the required consultants an submit to FAO for further action

OK

1.1.9 Planting of important new varieties by seed growers in different locations

OK

1.2.1 Evaluation of current variety main. Techniques and procedures

Delayed one year 1,4

1.2.2 Setting techniques of varieties maintenance

June 2000 (in process) 1,4

1.2.3 Implementation of breeder Seed production technique for existing and new varieties

Nov. 2000 1,4

1.2.4 Varietal evaluation of newly important varieties to identify successful varieties

Delayed (June 2000) 7

1.2.5 Implementation of 2nd generation of breeder seed technique

Will be done Nov. 2001 7

1.2.6 Setting seed multiplication program for succeeded variety

Delayed Oct. 2000 7

1.3.1 Ten-day training courses for 5 breeders and 20 technicians on variety maintenance techniques

Delayed June 2000 7

1.3.2 Organization of a 2 weeks fellowship Delayed Egypt 1 person 3

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(abroad) program for one breeder & one technician, selected from trainees under 1.3.1, on variety maintenance

Oct. 2000 Cyprus 3 persons April 2001 (All Senior stuff)

2.1.1 Preparation of detailed specifications of seed testing lab. Instruments and spare parts

OK

2.1.2 Procurement of seed testing lab. Instruments and spare parts

Delayed started Aug. 1999 2

2.1.3 Installation of new instruments and commence repair of non-operational equipment

Delayed July 2000 2

2.2.1 Organization of 10-days training for 35 field inspectors on field inspection and quality control

Delayed 2 years May 2001 4

2.3.1 Identification and selection of 13 lab. Technicians to be trained in minor repairs

Delayed to Dec. 1999 1

2.3.2 Organization of training courses for 10-lab. Tech. At SBSTC in minor equipment repairs

Delayed to Oct. 1999 1

2.4.1 Identification and selection of trainees and training locations

Delayd to March 2000 1,3,7

2.4.2 Organization of one month fellowship (abroad) for tow lab. Technician, selected from trainees under 1.3.1, on seed testing & certification

Nov 2000 to France 1- Seed health testing 1-Variety indent 1- Seed testing Cyprus April

2001

1,3,7

2.4.3 Organization of one month fellowship (abroad) for tow senior technicians on field crop certification

1 to Cyprus April 2001 1 to Egypt Oct. 2000 1,3,7

2.4.4 Organization of 2 weeks fellowship (abroad) for tow field inspectors on vegetable seed certification

(1) France Tune 2000 (1) Egypt Oct. 2000

1,3,7

2.4.5 Organization of one month fellowship (abroad) for tow senior seed testing staff on seed health testing

1 France Nov. 2000 1 Egypt Oct. 2000 1,3,7

2.5.1 Setting up technique for variety identification

April 2000 1,4

2.6.1 Identification and selection of trainees March 2000 1,3,7 2.6.2 Conducting 10 day training for 20 lab.

Technicians on variety identification April 2000

1,4,7

2.6.3 Organization of 2 weeks fellowship Nov. 2000 1,3,7

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(abroad) for two senior field inspectors on variety identification

(1) France (2) Cyprus April 2001

2.7.1 Updating field standards manuals for cereal crops

May 2001 1,4

2.8.1 Development of database on seed growers

May – Aug. 2000 1

2.8.2 Conduct 2 weeks training program for SBSTC staff members on use of development database

Twice May – Aug 2000 Advanced 1 week Feb 2001

2.9.1 Procurement of required spare parts for the 10 non-functioning vehicles

Twice March 1999 March 2001

2.9.2 Repair and maintenance of the 10 non-functioning vehicles

March 1999 March 2001

* Activities were either delayed and/or reschedulled due to one or more of the following reasons: 1. A delay in the recruitement of National ProjectManager . 2. Slow response of the FAO headquarters and the approval of the

equipment by UN committee 661. 3. A delay in the correspondences of all the parties involved (FAO,

MOA, other institutes) concerning training activities 4. A delay in the arrival of international consultants recruited for in-

country activities. 5. Mutliplication of seed was affected by drought. 6. Seeds received (imported) were of class “certified” in the 1st year and

then “registered” in the 2nd year. 7. reschedulled to fit with season

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Seed Production of the import ed Varieties(Sham4, Sham6, and ACSAD65) under the Seed Project IRQ/95/005 for the season 1998 – 1999

Governorate No. of farmers Source of Seed Sowing Area

(Hectares)

Total Production in Tons

Productivity T/ha Irrigation Status

Wasit 5 30 31 1.00 Irrigated

Erbil Agri. Research

Station 30 35 1.16 Rainfed

Ninavah 6 88 64 .728 Rainfed

Diala 15 33 62.4 1.88 Irrigated

Al Tamim 6 39 85 2.20 Irrigated

total 32

30 Ton of certified seed

Supplied by Seed Project

220 277.4 Average 1.39

Seed Production of the imported Varieties under the Seed Project IRQ/95/005 for the season 1999 – 2000

Governorate No. of farmers Source of Seed Sowing Area

(Hectares) Total Production

in Ton Productivity T/ha Irrigation Status

Diala 5 24 65 2.8 Irrigated

Al Tamim 8 29 100 3.44 Irrigated

Ninavah 3 20 12 0.60 Rainfed

Wasit 2 7.5 20 2.64 Irrigated

Salahuddin 2 7.5 24 3.2 Irrigated

Erbil Agri. Res. Station 30 42 1.4 Rainfed

Total 20

15 Ton of Registered seed

Supplied by Seed Project

118 263 Average 2.82

Seed Production of the imported Varieties under the Seed Project IRQ/95/005 for the season 2000 – 2001

Governorate No. of farmers Source of Seed Sowing Area

(Hectares)

Total Production in Tons

Productivity T/ha Irrigation Status

Diala 18 119 453 3.8 Irrigated

Al Tamim 118 1000 4281 4.3 Irrigated

Ninavah 2 22 100 4.5 Irrigated

Erbil 30 450 1000 2.2 Rainfed

Wasit 2 62 225 3.6 Irrigated

Salahuddin 2 65 220 3.4 Irrigated

Total 172

Seed were Kept with Farmers from

previous season

1718 6279 Average 3.63

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Annexture 12

LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME: SEED PROCCESSING 17-12/3/2001

Name Place of Work

Sahira George Antoon State Board of Extention ��ه ة ��رج ا���ن 1 Sahira Nohammed Ali State Board of Extention ��ه ة ���� ��� 2

3 ���� ���� ! � � � ا�Saba Abdul Aziz Hameed

College of Agriculture

Afaf Mahdi Mohammed State Board of Agricultural Rsearch �&�ف �$�ي ���� 4

Kifah Tawfek Saleh State Board of Agricultural Rsearch آ&�ح +�*�( !��) 5

6 /��� ��2ء � � ا�0 �ر Sana Abd Al- Jabar Yousif

State Board of Agricultural Rsearch

7 4� Munis Dakheel Laith �:�9 د5 6�7Mesopotamia Seed Production Company

8 ا�$�م � � ا��ه�ب � �

ا��5Elham Abd-Elwahab Abd- Elameer

State Board for Industrial Seed Production

ه�&�ء � � ا��ا�� !��) 9Haefaa Abd- Elwahed Saleh

State Board for Industrial Seed Production

10 @�A� BCاد آ��� Jwad Kadum Hussain Mesopotamia Seed Production Company

D! Salah Mahmud Saleh Iraqi Seed Production Companyح ����د !��) 11

12 EF GH I� Refat Taha Baker SBSTC ر*13 Jه�F ار� K�0� Najib Kasar Bahith SBSTC آ14 @�A� ر� �ر �LA�ا � � Abdel Jabbar Hussain Agricultur Research Centre

ا� �M ���ان � � ���� 15 Mohammed Abdul Ridah Alwan

SBSTC

16 @A� B0� 6ا� Amel Nejem Hassen College of Agriculture

17 @A� ا��� ���� Mohammed Ahmed Hasan

State Board of Agricultural Rsearch

� � � ا����/ ���� 18N�* Faiz Abd Alatif Mohammed

State Board of Agricultural Rsearch

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LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME:

Minor equipment repair 20/12/1999-2/1/2000

Name Place of Work ا���

1 @� ! �ح !Dح ا��Sabah Salah AL- Din

SBSTC

2 Oرس � � ا�� Nouras Abd Allah = 3 B��� ه�ى Hoda Salim = 4 O ء�R �� S���� Nahima Mash Allah = 5 6�T� ر�� Rana Akil =

6 �M ازه�ر � � ا�Azhar Abd AL- Ruda

=

= Raja Salal ر��ء !Dل 7 � �ت 8F�! Saber Nabat = 9 @���� F�� حD! Salah Jaber Jhasin =

��ي !�دق 10� Sadi Sadik = 11 = �H @�A� ��� Ali Hussain Taherه = Jasim Akar����E� Bر 1213 D7إ@�A� ص Ekhlas Hussain =

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LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME:

Field Inspection 19-25/5/2001

Name Place of Work ا���

1 ���� [�F \�

Mudir Bakir Hameed State Board of Agricultural Research

2 � � � ا����/ N�*

Faiz Abdulatif State Board of Agricultural Research

3 @A�� ��� ��0� Majeed Amer Muhsen SBSTC 4 /��� B� E�ا � � Abdul karim Hif Seed Technology Centre

5 ] � Ali abbas Kuraibirt Seed Technology Centre ��� � �س 7 D� @�A� Hussain Allawi Danoon SBSTCوي د��ن 67 B��� ر� � @A� Hassan Jabar Jasim SBSTC

8 اه�B ا��� ��ادFا Ebraheem Ahmed

Hadad SBSTC

9 @A�� ن ����ن���� Adnan Salman Muhsin SBSTC 10 B��� &�� _��� Musah Jafar Jasim SBSTC

��ون ����ي 11� ��� Amer Sadoon Alaiwi SBSTC 12 @A� � � S$��و Wajeha Abd Hassan College of Agriculture

13 B��� ��� ي�$�

Ali Salim Mahdi State Board of Agricultural Research

14 @A� ا��� ���� Mohammed Ahmed

Hassan State Board of Agricultural Research

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LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME:

Use of Development Database 15-24/2/2001

Name Place of Work ا���

1 ���9��� Mohammed Mahmud � ����د

Junis SBSTC

Sana Abd AL- Wahab SBSTC ��2ء � � ا��ه�ب 2

D� @�A� Hussain Alawe Thanun SBSTCوي ذ��ن 34 /��� 6��� ���� Hamid Adil Naif SBSTC Abd AL- Hussain Jadj SBSTC � � ا���A@ ��ج 5

��ون ����ي 6� ��� Ammer Sadun Alewe SBSTC

7 Abd Al- Wahab Abd � � ا��ه�ب � � ا� زاق

Al- Rasak SBSTC

Antesar Sabih SBSTC ا��aLر ! �) 8

Asra Diab SBSTC إ� اء ذ��ب 910 B��� ه�ى Huda Salim SBSTC ه�ى ���� 11 Huda Jasim SBSTC

Jinan Mohan SBSTC ��2ن ����ن 1213 �� Lemia Saher SBSTC ��ء �$ Luma Abdel Hadi SBSTC ��_ � � ا�$�دي 14

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LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME:

Use of Development Database 24/4-24/6/1999

Name Place of Work ا���

1 B��� BCه�2ء آ� Hana Kadim Jasim SBSTC 2 ��Rا��� ر @�A��ا � � Abndul Husain Ahmed =

3 @� = Sabah Salalh Aldin ! �ح !Dح ا��

= Widad Hamdan وداد ���ان داود 4

= Eklas Husain Alwan اD7ص ��A@ ���ان 5

6 ���� _��� ا���ء Asma’a Jehia Mohammed

=

7 ���� @A� ر�� Rana Hassan =

8 �M = �S��$� Suhaila Abdul Ridah � ا�

9 �L*و I�E� ء Wafta’a Hikmat =

= Ebtisam Arif ا�ALFم ��رف 10

11 I��! �2ن ����ن� Jnan Mohan Sanit =

12 ���� @�A��و�@ � � ا Wassan Abdul Hussain =

13 B��� BCه�2ء آ� Hana’a Kadim Jassim =

14 ��Rا��� ر @�A��ا � � Abd Alhassan Ahmed =

�@ ! �ح !Dح ا 15�� Sabah Salah Aldin =

= Widad Hamdan وداد ���ان داود 16

= Eklas Husain اD7ص ��A@ ���ان 17

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LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME:

Variety Maintenance 17-22-6-2000

Name Place of Work ا���

1 ���� BRد ه��� اAiad Hashim Mohammed

IPA Agriculture Research Centre

2 @A� (��* ��� Saad Flaih IPA Agriculture Research Centre 3 @�� Abbas Latif IPA Agriculture Research Centre � �س ���/ � � ا�4 bHآ� _��� Jehia Katih IPA Agriculture Research Centre 5 � � @�A� Husain Abid Agriculture Research Centre

6 7 Kوه� ���� �\ Kudair Muhammed

Wahib Agriculture Research Centre

7 ه�Bd � � ا��LAر. د Dr. Haitham Abd El

Sattar Agriculture Research Centre

8 ��0� B+�� ���� Aziz Hatim Majid Agriculture Research Centre 9 F�� /��� @A� Hassan Jusif Jabir Agriculture Research Centre

10 A� Hassan ALI Abbas State Board of Agricultural@ ��� � �س

Rsearch

11 @A� B� E�ا � � Abd Al Karim Ali State Board of Agricultural

Rsearch

12 @A� B0� 6ا� Amel Najim Hassan State Board of Agricultural

Rsearch

13 BRان ه���� ���� Mohhamed Alwan

Hashim State Board of Agricultural Rsearch

14 Kifah Tawfiq Salih State Board of Agricultural آ&�ح +�*�( !��)

Rsearch

15 Mihammed Esmail Ali State Board of Agricultural ���� ا�����6 ���

Rsearch

16 �S ���_ ا��� �7 Kairiah Musah State Board of Agricultural

Rsearch �ار *��) � ه�� 17� Nazar Falih Sarhid Iraqi Seed Production Company �� ����ي *��ض. د 18� Dr. Saad Olewi Faiadh College Of Agriculture / Anbar

19 ���� K�ا��� ر Ahmed Rijab

Mohammed College Of Agriculture / Anbar

20 6M�* ان � �س��� Abbas Fadil Alwan Technical Institute/ Msaiab 21 �fس ���_ آ� � Abbas Mosah Technical Institute/ Msaiab 22 F�� � � (��* Flaih Abid Jabir Rice Research Centre/ Miskab � � �$�ي 23&g� Mudafar Abd Mahdi SBSTC ��ون ����ي 24� ��� Amer Sadun SBSTC

Abd El Husain Sadah SBSTC � � ا���A@ !�ح 2526 EF GH I� Refat Taha Bakir SBSTC ر*

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27 F�� حD! Salah Jabir SBSTC 28 bHآ� S��H B��� Salim Tuma Katia SBSTC

D� @�A� Hussain Alawi SBSTCوي 29

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LOCAL TRAINING COURSE NAME:

Variety identification

22-27/4/2000

Name Place of Work

1 @A� (��* ��� Saad Flaih Hassan IPA Agriculture Research Centre

2 ���� BRد ه��� Ajad Hashim ا

Mohammed =

= Jamal Abid Mohammad ���ل � � ���� 3

4 B��� دل�� Adil Salim Organization of Anatomic

Energy 5 ��@�� �ل � � ا� Jamal Abd El Rahman = = Ali Abd El Rasaq ��� � � ا� زاق 6 Ahmed Rajab College of Agriculture ا��� ر�K ا� اوي 7

8 �� . د�� ���� Dr. Mohammad Owaid Mesopotamia Seed Production

Company

9 Abd El Salam Abd El � � ا�DAم � � ا����0

Majid =

10 (��* @�A� ��� Ali Hussain Falih =

11 ��� ���B.د Ali Salim State Board of Agricultural

Rsearch

= Mohammed Esmael ���� ا�����6 12 = �R Shahir Fadusه *���س 13

14 دار ���� ��ري� Sardar Mohammed Nori Mesopotamia Seed Production

Company 15 � �iم � � ا�M��� Dirgam Abd Al Aziz Iaqi Seed Production Company

اه�B. د 16Fا ���� BCآ� Dr. Kadum Mohammed Technical Institute /Msaiab 17 �fس ���_ آ� � Abbas Mosah = 18 Oا � � Bاه� Fا B!�� Asim Ibrahim Abdulah SBSTC 19 = Ahmed Abdu Kudir ا��� � �و 7\

20 �� Mahmood Salim�B ����د����د

Mahmood =

21 B� E�ا � � SE+�� Atika Abdul Karim = 22 ���i ���� �Mرا Radi Mohammed Gali = 23 @A�� ��� ��0� Majeed Amer Muhsin =

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Program of Abroad Training under the Project IRQ/95/005/A/01/12

No. Name of Candidate Training Subject Training Period Location Place Of Work

1 Abdulkarim Gh. Ali Seed Testing 6-17 Nov 2000 France SBSTC/ Baghdad 2 Hanaa Kadhim Jassim Seed Health Test 6-17 Nov 2000 France SBSTC/ Baghdad

3 Talib KH. Hachem Vegetable Seed control 25/6 – 10/7/200 France SBSTC/ Baghdad 4 Ali Hussain Abbas Variety Identification 4 - 24 Nov 2000 France SBSTC/ Baghdad 5 Ali A. Saleh Field crop certification 14 - 27 Oct. 2000 Egypt SBSTC/ Wasit 6 Adnan Ismail Shet Seed health test 14 - 27 Oct. 2000 Egypt SBSTC/ Nainawa

7 Fareek Nori Yakta Vegetable Seed control 14 - 27 Oct. 2000 Egypt SBSTC/ Baghdad 8 Aziz Shamki Jabur Variety maintenance 14 - 27 Oct. 2000 Egypt SBSTC/ Baghdad 9 Dr. Ali Salim Mahdi Variety maintenance 1 –15 May 2001 Cypress SBAR/ Baghdad

10 Ali Abd Al Razaq Abbas Variety maintenance 1 –15 May 2001 Cypress ARC / Baghdad 11 Baha Al din Al Rawi Variety Maintenance 1 –15 May 2001 Cypress IPA,ARC/Baghdad 12 Mohammed Abd El Rida

Alwan Seed Certification 15-30 April 2001 Cypress SBSTC/ Baghdad

13 Kahtan Said Ibrahim Variety Identification 15-30 April 2001 Cypress SBSTC/ Nainawa 14 Ali Hussain Ali Seed Testing and Quality

Control 15-30 April 2001 SBSTC/ Nainawa

15 Sardar Sami Norrdin Seed Testing 15-30 April 2001 Cypress ARC, Erbil

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List of the Trainees Interviewed

Governorate: Baghdad Training

1. Mr. Ali Hussein Abbas, SBSTC, (Foreign) 2. Dr. Aziz Shamkhi Jabur, SBSTC, (Foreign) 3. Mr. Fariq Nouri Yakta, SBSTC, (Foreign) 4. Mr. Mohammed Abd Al Radha Alwan, SBSTC, (Foreign) 5. Ms. Henna K. Jassim, SBSTC, (Foreign) 6. Dr. Baha A. Al Rawi IPA, (Foreign) 7. Ms. Amel Negim, Agri. College, (Local) 8. Ms. Saba Abdel Aziz, Agri. College, (Local) 9. Ms. Wasan Abdel Hussein, SBSTC, (Local)

10. Mr. Durgham Abd Alaziz Mustafa,M. Seed co, (Local) 11. Mr. Sardar Mohammed, M. Seed co, (Local) 12. Ms. Elham AbdAlwahab, SBICP, (Local) 13. Ms. Huda Salim, SBSTC, (Local) 14. Ms.Jenan Mohan, SBSTC, (Local) 15. Ms. Lamia Sahar Khalid, SBSTC, (Local) 16. Ms. Luma Abd Alhadi, SBSTC, (Local) 17. Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Hadad, SBSTC, (Local) 18. Ms. Suhala Abd Alradha, SBSTC, (Local) 19. Ms. Esra Diab Ahmed, SBSTC, (Local) 20. Ms. Intesar Sahib Jassim, SBSTC, (Local) 21. Ms. Rana Hassan Mohammed, SBSTC, (Local) 22. Ms. Sahera George Intowan, SBSTC, (Local) 23. Mr. Ayad Hashem Mohamed, IPA, (Local) 24. Mr. Moanis Dakhil, M. Seed co, (Local) 25. Mr. Salah Mahmood Salih, Iraqi Seed co, (Local) 26. Mr. Abbas Ali Khribed, Agri. Res. Center, Local) 27. Mr. Nazar Falih Al Mejral, SBICP, Local) 28. Mr. Refat Taha Baker, SBSTC, (Local) 29. Ms. Khariya Mussa Ahmed, SBARC, (Local) 30. Mr. Kefah Tawfiq, SBARC, (Local) 31. Ms. Afaf Mahdi Mohammed, SBARC, (Local) 32. Mr. Mohammed Ismail Ali, SBARC, (Local) 33. Ms. Rana Aqeel, SBSTC, (Local) 34. Mr. Faiz Al Mohammed, SBARC, (Local) 35. Mr. Mohammed A, Hassan, SBARC, (Local) 36. Mr. Sabah Salah Aldin, SBSTC, (Local) 37. Ms. Huda Jassim, SBSTC, (Local) 38. Mr. Salim Tumma Gassed, SBSTC (Local) 39. Mr. Talib Khalis Hajim, SBSTC, (Foreign) 40. Mr. Jamal AbdMohammed, IPA, (Local) 41. Mr. Hassan Jabbar, SBSTC, Local) 42. ANON, SBSTC, (Local) 43. Dr. Ali Salim Mahdi, SBARC, (Foreign) 44. Mr. Ahmed Rejeb Mohammed, Agri. Coll. Anbar (Local)

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45. Mr. Abdul Karim Haif, STC (Local) 46. Ms. Sanaa Abdul Jabbar, SBARC (Local) 47. Mr. Hussein Alawi Thanoon, SBSTC (Local) 48. Mr. Ali Razak Abbas, STC (Local) 49. Mr. Abd Al Satar Jabbar Hussein, STC (Local) 50. Mr. Hussein A. Khudiar, STC (Local) 51. Mr. Khudiar Mohammed Whayeb, STC (Local) 52. Mr. Hassan Yousif Jabber, STC (Local)

Governorate: Salah Al din Training 1- Ms. Atteka Abd-Al-Karim Yasin, SBSTC (Local) 2- Mr. Muthafer Abd Mahdi, SBSTC, (Local) 3- Mr. Abd Al Wahab Abd Al Razak, SBSTC, (Local) 4- Anon., SBSTC (Local)

Governorate: Wasit Training 1- Mr. Ali Abd AlHussein, SBSTC, (Foreign) 2- Mr. Abd Al Hussein Jedah, SBSTC, (Local) 3- Mr. Majeed Amer, SBSTC, (Local)

Governorate: Nainava Training 1- Mr. Ali Hussain Ali, SBSTC, (Foreign) 2- Mr. Khattan Saaed Ibrahim, SBSTC, (Foreign) 3- Mr. Asem Ibrahim Abd Allah, SBSTC, (Local) 4- Mr. Mohammed Hamood Younis, SBSTC, (Local)

Governorate: Qadisiya Training 1- Mr. Amer Sadoun, SBSTC, (Local) 2- Mr. Radhi Hamed Khali, SBSTC, (Local)

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Governorate: Erbil 1-Mr. Sardar Sami Noor Aldin, ARC, (Foreign & Local) 2- Mr. Najmadin Hamd, ARC, (Local) 3- Mr. Safeen Abbas, ARC, (Local) 4- Ms. Jwan Anwar Murad, ARC, (Local) 5- Ms. Sameera Osman Rasul, ARC, (Local) 6- Ms. Nasreen Rawuff,ARC, (Local) 7- Mr. Dhaka deer Druss, ARC, (Local) 8- Mr. Muhsir Yasin Babir, ARC, (Local) 9- Mr. Sardar Khatab, ARC, (Local) 10- Mr. Rashid Abd Al-karim Abd Allah, ARC, (Local) 11- Mr. Erfan Fateh, ARC, (Local) Note: Six Governorates = 77 interviewed; Foreign Training = 12; Local Training = 65; Male =54; Female = 23; SBSTC = 38; SBARC= 8; Coll. Agri =2; STC Baghdad = 6 ARC, Erbil =11; SBICP= 2; IPA =3 Iraqi Seed co. =1; M. Seed co. = 3; SBAE=1; SBICP =2

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INVENTORY LIST FOR SEED PROJECT EQUIPMENT (Project: IRQ/95/005)

No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT

1. SEED SAMPLING PROBES (SET OF 2) MODEL (96BC)

65494 9+1* 22/11/1999 336.00$ 3360.00$

Certification department at SBSTC Baghdad

2. LABORATORY AUTOMATIC PRECISION PLANTER MODEL (VPS100,HORV) 1 EACH COUNTING HEAD 4”*100 & 4”*50

65494 1 22/11/1999 1768.00$ 1768.00$ Seed Germination Test Lab.

at SBSTC Baghdad

3. FILTER PAPER FOR PETRI DISH 9 CM MODEL (631)

65494 17+3* 22/11/1999 4.95$ 99.00$ =

4. GLASS PETRI DISH (72 EA/CARTON) MODEL (PYREX) SIZE 100*15MM. 12 DISHES/PK 6 KP/CARTON

65494 11PK x 72 +

1 PKx72*

22/11/1999 250.56$ 3006.72$ =

5. STANDARD ALUMINIUM CONTAINER 36/PK MODEL (GILL STYLE)

65494 1 22/11/1999 33.10$ 33.10$ Purity test laboratory. SBSTC

* Delivered to the North.

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

6. COUNTING BOARDS AS SPECIFIED 20 TOTAL MODEL (HOFFMAN)

65494 1 22/11/1999 1575.00$ 1575.00$ =

7. SIEVES, 13” ALUMINUM GRAIN DOCKAGE. SET OF 10 SIEVES, A, B, C, D, E, F, L, M, W &Y

65494 4 Set +

1 Set

22/11/1999 383.20 1916.00

8. Shipping Charges

65494 1406.28

Grand Total for Purchase Order No. 65494 14,253.1

1. Registered wheat Seed variety CHAM4

69862 5 M. Tons November 2000 1.800$ 9.000$ 5 seed growers in diyala 8 seed growers in

Ta’meem

2. Registered wheat Seed variety CHAM6

69862 5 M. Tons November 2000 1.800$ 9.000$ 2 seed growers in Salahdin

3 seed growers in Nineveh

3. Registered wheat Seed variety ACSAD 65

69862 5 M. Tons November 2000 1.800$ 9.000$ Seed growers in Wasit & Erbil

Grand Total for Purchase Order No. 69862 27,000

1. (Laboratory Equipment) Sampling Probe in steel, length 360mm.

65584 dated 5/8/1999 9+1* 7/11/1999 76$ 760$ Seed Certification dept, SBSTC

2. Electric grinder, hopper 50ml for moisture content GL12

65584 dated 5/8/1999

5 7/11/1999 938$ 4.690$ Purity Seed Testing lab, SBSTC Baghdad

3. Seed divider, riffle type according to INRA

65584 dated 5/8/1999

4+1* 7/11/1999 1.430$ 7.150$ Purity Seed Testing lab, SBSTC Baghdad

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

Shipping Charges 488$

Grand Total for Purchase Order No 65584 13,088

1. CENTERFUGE, JOUAN, B4I, WITHOUT ROTOR.

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 1 23-12-1999 2178.43$ 2178.43$ Seed Health testing Lab. at SBSTC Baghdad

2. ROTOR, S40, SWING OUT, 4x200ML

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 1 23-12-1999 442.43$ 442.43$

3. BUCKET, SRANDARD, 200ML 65436 Date: 3/8/1999 1 PK4 “ 303.50$ 303.50$

4. INSERT, 6x5-6ML 65436 Date: 3/8/1999 1PK4 “ 105.20$ 105.20$

5. TUBE ROUND BOTTON, BOROSILICATE GLASS, 6ML, 12x100MM

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 50 “ 2.61$ 130.50$

6. TUBE ROUND BOTTON, BOROSILICATE GLASS, 6ML, 12x120MM

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 10 “ 6.63$ 66.30$

7. DEIONISER, USF PERMUTIT CD 100

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 6 “ 177.62$ 1065.72$

8. CARTRIDGE SPARE FOR USF PERMUTIT CD 100

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 6 PK2 “ 67.02$ 402.12$

9. DESICCATOR, NOVUS, WITH KNOB COVER, 200MM INTERNAL DIAMETER, WITHOUT DISC.

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 5 “ 81.72$ 408.60$

10. DESICCATOR DISC, PERFORATED ZINC, 200MM DIAMETER

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 5 “ 7.13$ 35.56$

11. HIGH VACUM SILICONE GREASE BDH

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 50 G “ 16.80$ 84.00$

12. RESPIRATOR, FOLD FLAT, 65436 Date: 3/8/1999 40 PK25 “ 36.47$ 1458.80$

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

PROTECTS AGAINST DUST, MISTS, FIBRE & FUMES BDH

13. MAGNIFIER, FOLDING, x10 ACHROMATIC LENS

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 22 + 2*

“ 26.90$ 645.60$

14. MAGNIFIER, FOLDING, x20 ACHROMATIC LENS

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 22 + 2*

“ 26.90$ 645.60$

15. DISPENSER, DISPENSETTE III, VARIABLE SAFETY PRIME, 1-10ML

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 10 “ 211.20$ 2112.00$

16. DISPENSER, DISPENSETTE III, VARIABLE SAFETY PRIME, 2.5 -25ML

65436 Date: 3/8/1999 10 “ 272.25$ 2722.50$

Shipping Charges

500

Grand Total for P. O. No. 65436 13,306.95

1. AGROSAW MOBILE SEED PROCESSING UNIT, MODEL: TCG-M, SEED CLEANER & GRADER, INTENDED CYLENDER GRADER, DEAWNER, SPECIFFIC GRAVITY SEPERATOR.

64107 Date: 13/7/1999

1 24 & 28/11/1999

53.500.00$ 53.500.00$ State Board of Agr. Research

Agri. Research Station Abu Ghraib- Baghdad

2. ADDITIONAL SET OF SCREENS FOR GRADING OF BARELY SEED

“ 1SET “ 435.00$ 435.00$ State Board of Agr. Research

Agri. Research Station Abu Ghraib- Baghdad

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

3. PLOT THRESHER “ 1 “ 3.010.00$ 3.010.00$ State Board of Agr. Research

Agri. Research Station "Abu Ghraib- Baghdad

4. TREATER WITH PNEUMATIC WHEELS, TREATER & THRESHER

“ 1 “ 17.500.00$ 17.500.00$ State Board of Agr. Research

Agri. Research Station Abu Ghraib- Baghdad

5. SET OF SPARE PARTS FOR VB ELE.

“ 1 SET “ 1.283.00$ 1.283.00$ State Board of Agr. Research

Agri. Research Station Abu Ghraib- Baghdad

Shipping Charges

“ 11.300.00$ 11.300.00$ State Board of Agr. Research

Agri. Research Station Abu Ghraib- Baghdad

Grand total for P. O. No. 64107 Total (as in invoice): 87.028.00

Total (as in PO.): 90.878 一. Seed Laboratory Equipment.

(ELISA) 65634

Date: 6/8/1999 1 lot

(37 ITEMS) 20/4/1999 54,610.82 Seed Health Testing Lab.

SBSTC Baghdad

Grand total for P.O. No. 64107 54,610.82

1. Stereo Microscope CONSIST OF:

65456, Date: 3-8-1999

15-10-1999

2. 1- TRINOCULAR HEAD 10X AND 30X

“ 4+1* 560.00$ 2800.00$

3. 2- H-STAND WITH BUILT IN “ 5PCE 390.00$ 1950.00$

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

ILLUMINATION

4. 3- POLAROID CAMERA FULLY AUTOMATIC

“ 5PCE 984.00$ 4920.00$

5. *PAKING AND HANDLING AND FOB CHARGES

“ 5PCE 190.00$ 190.00$

6. *LEGALIZATION FEES “ 395.00$

Shipping Charges 140.00$

Grand total for P.O. No. 65456 10,395

1. AGROSAW SEED GERMINATOR (CABINET TYPE)

65554, Date: 5-8-99

8 24-11-1999 3.470.00 27.760.00

2. INDOSAW Hot Air Oven. (47ltr) “ 3 825.00 2.475.00

3. Indosaw intelligent digital moisture meter (thumbwheel type) model no.: 6005

“ 8 1.000.00 8.000.00

4. INDOSAW Seed Counter, (Computerised), Model No. 7609)

“ 2 3.335.00 6.670.00

5. INDOSAW P.H. METER (Digital). “ 6 275.00 1.650.00

6. Printers for Moisture Meters. “ 8 470.00 3.760.00

7. Forceps 5” SS Blunt Point. “ 13 + 2* 1.00 15.00

8. Forceps 5” SS Dental. “ 13 + 2* 1.00 15.00

9. Forcep5”SSDisseeting “ 13 + 2 1.00 15.00

10. Spatula 5” SS “ 40 + 5* 1.00 45.00

11. Hand Tally Counter. “ 21 + 3* 12.00 288.00

Grand Total for P.O. 65554 50,693

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

1. Portable digital Top- Loading Balance. Model TS600, battery operated, complete with main adapter for power supply

67446, Date: 10/9/1999

10 + 1*

15-10-1999 895.00$ 9,845.00$

Shipping Charges 2.155.00$

Grand Total for P.O. 67446 13,088

1. CERTIFIED WHEAT SEED, VARIETY (CHAM 4)

1C55057, Date: 30/10/1999

10 MT November, 1998

650.00$ 6500.00$ 5 Seed growers in Wasit 15 Seed growers in

Diyala

2. CERTIFIED WHEAT SEED, VARIETY (CHAM 6)

“ 10 MT 650.00$ 6500.00$ 6 Seed growers in Ta'meem

3. CERTIFIED WHEAT SEED, VARIETY (ACSAD 65)

“ 10 MT 650.00$ 6500.00$ 6 Seed growers in Nineveh & Agricultural

Research Station Erbil

Grand total for P.O. IC 55057 19,500

Local Procurement of Equipment

1. Five Pentium II Computer: (CPU 433 MHZ, 64 MB Ram, Case ATX 250 Watt full tower, Monitor 15” SAMSUNG, HDD 10.2 GB, VGA Card AGP 8 MB and all other accessories)

Local procurement 5 21/8/2000 665 3325 SBSTC, Baghdad

2. Portable Computer Type TOSHIBA Local procurement 1 22/5/2001 1350 1350 SBSTC, Baghdad

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

Satellite 2100CDS: (CPU 400 MHZ AMD K6-2, 32 MB Ram, Modem with 56KBPS V90, Sound card, HDD 4.3 GB, CD Rom drive 24X, Floppy disk drive 3.5)

3. Three Pentium III Computer (Cpu 650 MHz, Hard disk 20 GB, SVGA Card AGP 16 Mb, Sound card Pci, Motherboard A-Trend, RAM 128 Mb, Cd Rom 52 x LG, FLOPY DISK DRIVE 3.5”, Atx Case, Lan card, Keyboard + Mouse + Pad, Monitor “17” Samsung, Speaker + Headphone + dustcover + copy holder)

Local procurement 3 22/5/2001 850 2550 Agricultural Research Centre

4. Six Pentium III Computer: (Cpu 600 MHz, Hard disk 20 GB, SVGA Card AGP 16 Mb, Sound card Pci, Motherboard A-Trend, RAM 128 Mb, Cd Rom 52 x LG, FLOPY DISK DRIVE 3.5”, Atx Case, Lan card, Keyboard + Mouse + Pad, Monitor “17” Samsung, Speaker + Headphone + dustcover + copy holder)

Local procurement 6 18/4/2001 985 5,910 SBSTC departments in Nineveh, Wasit,

Salahideen and Qadissia

5. Eight Canon Laser printer LBP-800 Local procurement 8 1/1/2000 20/4/2001 22/5/2001

320 x 2 280 x 3 275 x 3

2,305 SBSTC, Baghdad & Agricultural Research

Centres

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

6. Eight Power Comp UPS Local procurement 8 18/4/2001 1 x 155 7 x 135

1030

7. DATA SHOW SVGA 800X600DPI (IN FOCUS - 4500)

Local procurement 1 25/3/1999 4,500 4,500 SBSTC, Baghdad

8. COLOR PRINTER HP-1020C A3 Local procurement 1 22/4/1999 645 645 SBSTC, Baghdad

9. SCANER 600X1200 DP I SCORPIO

Local procurement 1 25/3/1999 125 125 SBSTC, Baghdad

10. Three PRINTER EPSON LQ 2180 Local procurement 3 18/4/2001 600 1800 SBSTC, Baghdad

11. DIGITAL CAMERA DSC300 (500 PHOTO / 4,5 MINUTE VIDEO) USB Port type

Local procurement 1 22/5/2001 265 265 SBSTC, Baghdad

12. One Pentium II Computer: (CPU450 MHz, 10.2 GB HD, SVGA card AGP 16 MB, sound card PCI 64 BIT, motherboard BX, Ram 128 MB, CD Rom read and write 4X 8X (SCSI), FDD 3.5”, ATX case midi tower, fax modem 56KBPS, keyboard + mouse + pad, monitor 17”, speaker + headphone)

Local procurement 1 15/3/1999 2,530 2,530 SBSTC, Baghdad

13. Five digital calculators: Canon MP1211-D 2Color Ribbon Printing Calculator (12 Digit)

Local procurement 5 1/7/1999 110 550 SBSTC, Baghdad

14. One Microscope: (Intel Play Microscope for Personal Computers - USB Port type 10 to 200x Zoom)

Local procurement 1 8/7/200 150 150 SBSTC, Baghdad

15. Toyota Hilux D/C 4WD with AC. Model 1999

1B 55748 dated 5/2/1999

1 25/4/1999

20,1000 20,100

16. TOYOTA Prado Semi –LWBVX8LSD, Model 1999

1B 55748 dated 5/2/1999

1 25/4/1999

42,950 42,950

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No. Description P. O. No. and Date

Quantity Received

Date Received

Unit Price Total Price US $

Beneficiary Remarks

17. TOYOTA Prado Semi –LWBVX8LSD, Model 1999

1B 55748 dated 5/2/1999

1 25/4/1999

42,950 42,950

Grand Total for International and Local Procurement of Equipment 338,547.9

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List of laboratory Chemicals

Material Quality Price$ 1 Glycerin 1 liter 10

2 Bacto Agar 1/2 kg 25

3 Hel 37% I liter 15

4 KH2 Po4 1/2 kg 10

5 Mgso4 H2O 1/2 kg 8

6 Zgso4 H2O 1/2 kg 10

7 Fecl3 1/2 kg 5

8 Cyclo heximide 10 ml 30

9 Gentamycine 1 gm 2

10 Cephlaxin 1 gm 2

11 Glucose 1/2 kg 2

12 KNO3 1/2 kg 7

13 Ca(No3)2 1/2 kg 6

14 (NH3)2 SO4 1/2 kg 7

15 H3PO4 1/2 kg 6

16 Mncl2 1/2 kg 7

17 Znso4 7H2O 1/2 kg 10

18 CuCo2 2H2O 1/2 kg 5

19 Lormaldihi (Iormalin) 1 liter 6

20 Dextros 1 kg 30

21 Agar 1 kg 50

22 Polyethleneglycol 1/2 20

23 Fuchsin Asid 5 gm 15

24 Sodium Asid 10 gm 5

25 H2SO4 1 liter 16

26 CH3COOH 1 liter 5

27 Cover slide 1 2

28 Washing Powder Many kinds 25

Total price: 431 Us$

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List of promised Equipment No Item Description Quantity 1 Vertical gel electrophoresis unit: intech

2 Grain moisture tester: intech 5 3 Seed germination cabinet: Seed buro 4 Infrared analyzer: Ballarini 3

5 Seed moisture tester: Ballarini 5 6 PH meter: Balarini 1 7 Colour grader: intech

8 Automatic Moisture Tester: Seedburo The total cost of the above Mentioned equipment in the range of 300.000$ as have been given by TCOR, FAO, Head quarters

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List of Equipments repaired:

Item No. of item

Site Requirement Cost of repair and

maintenance in Us$ 3 Baghdad

2 Wasit

a. Six compressor (1/3 h.p)

750$

b. Four Temperature sensor

c.Four heater

d. Six water pump

1- Seed Germinators

1 Ninavah

e. Two Ferion gas cylender 13.5 kg

300$

a. Tw0 Complete cooling unit for Incubator (1/3 h.p)

350$ 2- Incubators for seed health

laburtary

4 Baghdad

b. Two Temperature sensor for incubator with Ferion gas

100$

2 Baghdad 3- hot dry air oven 1 Wasit

Three Temperature sensors for ovens

225$

a. Four glass condensation unit for distillation unit

220$ 4- Water distillation unit

4 Baghdad

b. Eight Heater or distillation unit

120$

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3 Baghdad

2 Wasit

5- Electrical seed Divers

1 Ninavah

Six Gearbox motor for electrical seed dividers

210$

6- Air condition (2

Ton)

3 Baghdad a. Six compressor (2 Ton)

2100$

2 Wasit 1 Ninavah

b. Ferion gas cylender (13.5 kg) for 6 air conditions

5 Baghdad 4 Wasit

7- Electrical top balence

1 Ninevah

Repair and maintenance electrical top balance

250$

8- seed blower 2 Baghdad Tow Gearbox motor for electrical seed blower

80$

a. Repair for tow cooling unit b. New Electric control Board

100$

c. Conductor and village control

9- cmplete cooling unit for

seed Bank

1 Baghdad

d. Tow polbearing with practice

75$

a. Compressor (11/2 Ton)

150$

b. Ferion gas 25$

10- Air condition for

seed Bank

1 Baghdad

c. Fan 35$

Compressor 1/3 h.p

100$ 11- Freezer 16 ft

1 Baghdad

Ferion gas 25$

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Annedxture 20 List of Persons interviewed (Senior Staff)

A) Diala Governorate 1- Muthana Kamal, Director, Agriculture Directorate, Baghdaad 2- Haffith Abd Aziz, Asst. Manager, Plant production, Bakoba B) Tamim Governorate 1- Suleiman Said Sulaiman Director, Agriculture Directorate, Kirkuk 2- Mardan Hamid Al Qutub, Manager Plant Production, Kirkuk C) Ninava Governorate 1- Ali Hussain Ali, Manager, Seed Testing Laboratory SBSTC, Mosul 2- Kahtan Said Ibrahim, Asst. Manager, Seed Testing Laboratory,

SBSTC, Mosul D) Erbil Governorate (North Iraq) 1- Sardar Sami Noordin, Director, Agri. Res. Centre Ainkawa, Erbil. E) Salah Aldin Governorate 1- Mrs Atteka Abdul Karim, Manager, Seed Testing Laburtary, SBSTC, Tikrit F) Baghdad Governorate 1- Dr.Nakid Khamis, Director General, SBSTC Abu Ghraib 2- Dr. Abdul Magid, Turky, Director General SBARC, Abu Ghraib 3- Dr Ali Salim Mahdi, Head, Field crops, SBARC, Abu Ghraib 4- Dr. Baha Al Rawi, Manager of Field crops Experimental

Station., IPA ARC, Fudalia 5- Dr. Mahmood Ismail Selby, seed Technology Centre 6- Dr Tareq Rashid Ahmed , seed Technology Centre 7- Dr. Iskandar Francis Ibraheem, Breeder, seed Technology Centre 8- Dr. Haitham Abdul Wahab, Director, seed Technology Centre 9- Dr. Farked Abdul Fatah Al Rawi, Dean, College of Agriculture

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Annexure- 21

Project Evaluation Information

Project no. and title: IRQ/95/005-urgent assistance for seed production in Iraq.

Project objectives:

1. To improve the efficiency of seed testing and certification system for Iraq by upgrading the technical capabilities of the SBSTC (personnel and provision of equipment).

2. The production of foundation seed (670 tons) and certified seed (40,000) of high yielding wheat variety imported from abroad.

I) Target groups/direct beneficiaries’ needs/ expectations identification Needs / Expectations

Target Groups: the total population in the country

Increasing cereal production by about 20%to help meet basic nutritional needs

Direct beneficiaries: staff members of SBSTC, SBARC, seed companies/ growers

To enhance their skills and technical capability to provide high quality services to the target population

Changes brought about by the project:

Level Objective Anticipated Changes

National Strengthen improvement in quality and quantity of seed of wheat crop in the country

Seed growers and farmers in the governorates received better planting material to enhance their production.

Project Upgrading the services of SBSTC for quality control and production of breeder and foundation seeds of improved wheat varieties

Improved personnel skills, equipments and experience through training with in the country and abroad

III) Effectiveness

Outputs to be produced:

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1- 175 staff members from SBSTC, SBARC, IPCARC, STC and other organizations were trainer on different topics (variety maintenance, variety identification, field inspection, laboratory seed testing and certification, seed health testing, seed processing, use of computers, equipment repairs etc., either locally by national experts or international consultants, or in foreign countries (for senior staff members) to improve their skill, knowledge and experience.

2- Three old seed testing laboratories were rehabilitated in terms of equipment at Mosul, Wasit, Baghdad;

3- Four new laboratories were built at Baghdad, Tikrit, Qadissiya and Erbil.

4- Three new vehicles were procured and 10 old vehicles were repaired. 5- A set of new equipment were procured for Baghdad, Tikrit, Qadissiya

and Erbil laboratories 6- 60 staff members were trained in Erbil 7- Field inspection capacity was augmented through training and

provision of additional vehicles. 8- A computer Data base was established for seed growers, seed testing

and certification data for 6he whole country 9- Imported 45 tons of improved varieties of wheat seeds which were

planted along with 30tons of high yielding local varieties 10- 60 seed growers were trained on field management for the new

varieties of wheat which had and impact on them. 11- Variety maintenance techniques were initiated in the newly

introduced varieties 12- Project staff in collaboration with Directorate of Agriculture in

governorates followed up the seed production programme, which had a positive impact on seed growers and small farmers.

Contribution of these outputs to project objectives and UNDP programme strategy: This project was identified with the UNDP-Strategic Result Framework on the thematic area of poverty reduction by income generation to small marginal farmers supported by women. The survey conducted in several governorates indicated that the farmers have started making profit, as envisaged in the project, and public awareness about the project is on the increase. Upgradation of skills and knowledge of persons involved in the project(for qualitative and quantitative improvement of seed production) helped in the fulfillment of the strategy.

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IV) Efficiency: How well work processes carried out to produce expected results? Although there were a few shortcomings in the design of the project during implementation, majority of its immediate objectives were achieved with a certain amount of delay. Farmers’ survey yielded encouraging results at the production front. The training survey showed overall success in acquiring skill, knowledge and experience. Production of desired quantity of seed of expected quality is now achievable with a certain amount of follow up action. V) Possible Indicators Item Possible Indicator

Relevance: the original objectives continue to be relevant for increasing the seed production for the ultimate gain in cereal production in the country.

Please see section D. 1. 5 on output and outcome indicators

Performance: most of the identified activities were attended to, although with some delays. The project started with some handicaps such as, delay in the recruitment of the National Project Manager, which affected all the activities. Delayed procurement of vehicles, equipment, seeds for multiplication along with 2 seasons of natural drought dampened the work output in the first year and the project had to be extended by one more year

-training courses were successfully conducted; (see: training survey) - Rehabilitation of laboratories equipment and old vehicles completed quite satisfactory (see: equipment survey and Annex).

Success: Sustainability: The Government support to the project has been positive from the outset in the form of providing new building additional technical staff and assurances for further assistance. Skilled staff has been generated, standard equipments and facilities are now available. Computer data base has been developed for increasing efficiency. Thus, the sustainability should not be a problem.

See section D. 1.5. for outcome indicators

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Capacity development: The SBSTC, which is a major beneficiary, has been upgraded in terms of trained man power specific equipment and facilities, and hence will be able to attend the quality control of seed production for the work country including assessment of genetic purity of the seeds of newly imported varieties of wheat. Production for the various generations of wheat seeds in the governorate is quite possible with the collaboration of staff of governorates. Thus, quantity and quality of targeted seeds of wheat is well within the capacity.