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1 Agricultural Development Dana Boggess Program Officer, Agricultural Development December 18, 2012

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3 Why Agriculture? 75% of world s the poor live in rural areas and the majority depend on agriculture for their livelihoods Agricultural growth builds self sufficiency for individuals and communities Agricultural productivity growth is the most direct and efficient lever to reduce rural poverty. December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 3

4 Who Are Smallholder Farmers? Most are women Most live on less than $1 per day Most farm plots less than one hectare (~two football fields) Most grow a diversity of crops and raise livestock December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 4

5 Differing systems Average U.S. farmer African small farmer Tens or hundreds of acres of land Tractors, GPS, precision equipment Readily available seeds, fertilizer, irrigation, and information Access to global markets Public safety nets A few acres of land Limited access to mechanization Reuse old seeds, limited fertilizers, rainfall only, scarce information Lack of access to markets If production fails, no safety net December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 5

6 Source: FAO Context 1950s-60s 1980s MONTHLY FOOD PRICE INDEX ODA Ag Jan June Jan Important lessons from the Green Revolution Agriculture spending = 16% of Official Development Assistance Launch of our Agricultural Development strategy Food price crisis renewed global interest in Ag Introduction of our new strategy honed on key crops, livestock, and regions where most poor farmers live. December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 6

7 Our Goal Enable millions of poor farming families in sub- Saharan Africa and South Asia to reduce hunger and poverty through sustainable productivity growth. December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 7

8 Our Contribution The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the 2 nd -3 rd largest donor of grant or concessional financing to SSA agriculture. 1 We re on par with the U.S., France, the EU, African Development Bank and IFAD. 1. Excluding debt relief, emergency and food aid. IDA United States France EU Institutions AfDF IFAD Japan Germany Canada Belgium ODA to Agriculture USD Millions (2008 constant prices) BMGF $286m BMGF $193m 2010 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 8

9 Our Role Comparative advantage Voice, people, resources Partnership December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 9

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11 Our Strategy: A Two-Pronged Approach 1 Continental Investments Investments in public goods to increase productivity Global public goods with highest potential to impact productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia 2 Focused Geography Investment paired with targeted country level delivery systems and policies to realize productivity goals Deeper engagement in the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia where most farmers live will help increase productivity, creating a ripple effect of self sufficiency across communities December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 11

12 How we re organized Staple value chains Livestock value chains Identify unmet demand and priority opportunities (e.g. characterize consumer demand) Undertaken by Agricultural Policies R&D (Global) Research & develop new technologies (e.g. drought tolerant maize, flood resistant rice) Support local adaptation (e.g. build capacity of NARS, conduct agronomic research) Agricultural Policies (Regional / local) Improve policy enabling environment (e.g. seed certification policies, national biotechnology regulations) Access and Market Systems (Local) Strengthen input delivery systems (e.g. agro-dealer network strengthening) Support knowledge exchange with and between farmers (e.g. mobile based extension platforms) Strengthen post-harvest systems and ensure stable output markets (e.g. post-harvest value capture) Specific activities to be defined at country-level December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 12

13 Priorities December 18, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 13

14 Thank You 2011 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries.

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