Securing Stable Global Rice Supply by Building a New Generation of ASEAN Rice Scientists

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1 Proposal: Securing Stable Global Rice Supply by Building a New Generation of ASEAN Rice Scientists SOM-AMAF Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 20-22, 2014 V. Bruce J. Tolentino, Ph.D. Deputy Director General International Rice Research Institute

2 Overview 1. Overview of IRRI and GRiSP; 2. Continuing challenges to food security across ASEAN and world; 3. Agriculture science education, extension training through IRRI to help ASEAN members meet their long-term food security goals; 4. IRRI proposal: A New Generation of ASEAN Rice Scientists

3 Founded 1960 by Ford, Rockefeller Foundations; 1,350 staff from 34 countries; HQ at UPLB; scientists in rice-growing countries; Independent, non-profit, international organization; Funding largely by Western governments, philanthropies.

4 Why rice scientists and extension professionals? Students and young people avoid training and education in agriculture and science; Farmers are getting older, while very few young farmers are entering agriculture jobs; Extension workers and agriculture civil servants are also getting older. New and modern blood needed in the rice and agriculture sector.

5 Rice Scientists and Extension Professionals A new generation of ASEAN rice scientists & extension leaders Training Short courses Internships M.S./Ph.D. scholarships Resident scientist fellowships Extension Advanced extension training Rice knowledge banks Rice crop forecasting Academic Development Professional Development IT Innovations and Management

6 Education Output 1: ASEAN PhDs 80 ASEAN PhDs over 5 years Expert guidance on rice research on topics of national/ regional importance; Modern, world- class research environment; Cutting-edge technical skills taught by leading scientists; Professional network for career growth and access to advanced technology. The scholarship is important for me to study at the world s best rice institute under the supervision of scientists who have vast experience - Vu Thuong, Vietnam

7 Education Output 2: Resident Scientists 45 ASEAN Resident Scientists at IRRI over 5 years Focus: junior, mid-career scientists: Collaborative research with leading IRRI scientists; Experience and learn modern skills & techniques; World-class research facilities & field work; Dedicated time and space for high-quality research, publications, and products.

8 Education Output 3: Rice Breeding Academy 50 ASEAN NARES participants over 5 years The Modern NARES rice breeder: A comprehensive 6 non-consecutive 1-week module program over the course of 1 year;-- Applied techniques to speed quality, high-yielding rice variety development; Intensive hands-on experience with cutting-edge research & analytical programs taught by leading scientists; Networking with other NAREs, public & industry breeders. I hope to implement the techniques and strategies I have gained in Grain Quality and Molecular Breeding to improve Brunei s current rice varieties - Masjuwita Muhin, Brunei

9 Education Output 4: ASEAN Food Security Forum 110 ASEAN NARES participants over 5 years Week-long executive development forum: Focused learning and discussion on agricultural and rice sector development issues and solutions across ASEAN; Focus on rice sector interaction with broader economy for decreasing poverty and increasing food security; Led by IRRI economics and policy experts. I came here as a President and as a farmer...we need high-yielding varieties to address rising population and decreasing land area planted to rice, - H.E. U Thein Sein, Myanmar

10 Extension Output 1: Advanced Extension 125 ASEAN NARES participants + 3,000 indirect trainees over 5 years Season-long course for extension professionals 20 week-long rice crop course from seed to market; Guided by expert facilitators in crop management; Familiarity with mobile & online ICT tools for nutrient, water, and pest management recommendations; Teaching and learning experience with RiceCheck village programs; Post-course required Training of Trainers program facilitation for national extension system. The trainees became IRRI s best ambassadors to the farmer on the return of each, they brought back new practices to more than double traditional best yields - N. Borlaug, USA

11 Extension Output 2: Country-specific Rice Info Platforms Customized rice info platforms for all ASEAN rice-growing states Comprehensive ICT package: Multi-platform rice info & management package; Key for creating and supporting rice extension; Collaborative partnerships; Integrated into advanced extension SLT program; Online and mobile access for precision rice extension support and management

12 Extension Output 3: Rice Crop Forecasting Online rice crop forecasting system for 3 ASEAN countries* Real-time rice crop analysis to support policymakers: Mapping of rice crop area across countries; Track crop performance in real-time; Modeling and prediction of rice crop harvest timing, yield, and losses due to natural disasters; Real-life and forecasted information for crop insurance, policy planning and support *Other ASEAN countries to follow after first 5 years

13 Beneficiaries Scientific Education PhD scholarships 80-4-year PhD scholarships (20 annually) Resident Scientist Fellowships Rice Breeding Academy ASEAN Executive Forum 45 participants (9 annually) 50 NARES participants (10 annually) 110 NARES government participants (22 annually) Extension Advanced Training for Extension Professionals Country-specific Information Technology Partnerships Extension Data Management Systems 125 Rice Industry Extension Professional course participants (25 annually), 3,125 total beneficiaries 9 rice-growing ASEAN member states 3 ASEAN countries (initial)

14 Proposed Budget Description US$M (5 years, 10 countries) Scientific Education PhD scholarships in rice research Resident Scientist Fellowship 0.90 Rice Breeding Academy 2.00 ASEAN Executive Informational Forum 0.60 Total: Scientific Education Extension Advanced Training for Extension Professionals 4.00 Country-specific Information Technology Partnerships 8.00 Extension Data Management Systems 2.50 Total: Extension Training Total from ASEAN and ASEAN Partners $30.00 GRAND TOTAL GRiSP BUDGET

15 Funding Arrangements Sources: 1. Contributions of ASEAN Member Countries (may be linked to beneficiaries by ASEAN MC). 2. Funding by ASEAN Development Partners (responding to proposal by ASEAN). Funds Flow: 1. From donors to ASEAN Secretariat, then to IRRI. 2. Flows based on annual budget and workplan. 3. Replenishment upon receipt of periodic reports.

16 Implementing Arrangements Entity SOM-AMAF (or SOM- AMAF Committee) Role Oversight and policy-setting Formal reporting to donors. Agriculture Unit, ASEAN Secretariat In behalf of SOM-AMAF: Periodic monitoring and performance assessment. IRRI Management and IRRI Training Center Annual project workplan and budget; Implementation, Periodic reporting of activities and finances.

17 IRRI and GRiSP Scholars Category (Jun 30) B.S M.S Ph.D On-the-Job Trainees Fellows Interns Total

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