FSL Monthly meeting NFRs 28th June 2012.pdf - Food Security ...

Food Security and Livelihood Cluster (FSLC)
Note for the Record
State: Juba Date of Meeting: 28 th June 2012
Venue
Chair:
Juba Regency Hotel
Mtendere Mphatso
Participants Listed in annex 1
Agenda:
1. Cluster announcements
2. Updates from sub‐clusters:
• Food Assistance SC
• Crop/Agriculture SC
• Urban livelihoods SC
• Livestock & fisheries SC
3. RSS presentation on Drought Resilience Building
4. Government to Development Partner Co‐ordination in the Natural Resources Sector‘
5. A.O.B
Action Points
Action Point
1. Secretariat to confirm the 3Ws information with partners
2. Partners to continue supporting the cluster in data collection
for the database and data management unit
3. Partners to provide information on period covered by
available funding
4. Hold discussion on involvement of FSL cluster in SWG
meetings
5. Involvement of government officials in sub‐cluster meetings
to deliberate the implications of IGAD guidelines
Responsible Agency/Person
Secretariat & partners
Partners
Partners
John Spilsburg/Secretariat
Sub‐cluster
Discussion Points
Agenda Item 1: Introduction
The chair welcomed and thanked the participants for attending the meeting and called for quick roundthe‐table
self introductions. He introduced the meeting’s agenda for approval/revision
Agenda Item 2: Announcements
i) Food Security & Protection training
• The chair informed the meeting that the cluster in collaboration with the global Food Security cluster
is organising half day training on Food Security and Protection to be held on 11 th July 2012 at Juba
Regency Hotel. He emphasised the importance of protection in food security and livelihood
programming and thereby encouraged partners to take the advantage and attend. Further details
about the training will be communicated.

ii) State level IM and IPC trainings
• The chair further informed that after IPC analysis conducted in April by the Livelihood Analysis Forum
(LAF), a number of recommendations by the FSL cluster partners and the technical team were made
among them the need to improve on the analysis units. This is in effort to enhance the use of the IPC
tool in informing programming decisions. To facilitate this, LAF in collaboration with the cluster will
conduct three (3) trainings in the month of July and August in Wau, Yei and Malakal in efforts to
popularise the tool and create capacity in the states for future IPC analysis.
• The dates for the three training will be 16 th ‐19 th July in Wau for the greater Bahr el Ghazal states; 31 st
July – 3 rd Aug in Yei for the greater Equatoria and Jonglei states; and 13 th – 16 th August in Malakal
catering for Upper Nile and Unity states.
• The analysis and eventual IPC maps will be state based. He therefore request partners to contribute
data for the states they are operating in order to facilitate the process.
• Invitations to attend the trainings will be sent in due time.
iii) Flood risk mapping
• The wet season has started in several parts of the country and forecasts by FEWS NET over June –
August period indicate high probability of rainfall above 300mm western, southern and central parts
of the country; and more than 500mm in Ethiopian highlands.
• Geographically, several areas of South Sudan are on the flood prone areas that received water inflows
from highlands. This implies high possibilities of flooding in such areas.
• Using available flooding incidence information (2007 ‐2011) the cluster generated a flood risk map to
identify potential flooding areas.
• In South Sudan the occurrence of floods has serious implications on food security since they hamper
accessibility through roads, access to markets and cause loss of assets. Therefore partners are urged
to increase their preparedness in such areas should any flooding event occur.
iv) Website and Data management unit
• The global Food Security Cluster has developed a website that will host webpages of countries running
Food Security and Livelihood clusters. Once fully implemented the website will be used as an avenue
for communication and sharing of cluster information products (maps, minutes, reports,
assessment/surveys). Partners will be informed about it once it has been commissioned.
• In addition, the cluster is in the process of finalizing the 3Ws database that will facilitate effective data
management and faster retrieval for analysis and information generation.
• At the moment the first phase of the database is nearly complete and some preliminary reporting can
be generated. The second part of the database that will focus on quantities provided by partners and
is being developed. The second part will be useful in strengthening the standardization of packages as
previously discussed in the sub‐clusters.
• The secretariat will contact each partner to ensure the validity of the 3Ws information that is being
stored in the database. Hence, partners should take that opportunity to update their 3Ws accordingly.
• Among the products to be generated are reports for each partner (interventions and progress) as well
as summaries for appeals and interventions by states.
• For effective running of the data management unit it will require partners to collaborate with the
cluster in collecting the required data (market price, livestock information, and 3Ws) in their areas of
operation. This will ensure availability of data and information for programming purposes.
v) Funding gap
• The chair mentioned that there are indications of financial challenges facing some

programs/projects leading to down scaling of planned interventions. This prompted the
secretariat to send out messages requesting for information on likely time the available
funding is likely to last in comparison to initial plan. The information will help understand the
gaps while providing basis for advocacy. Partners should therefore take it seriously and
respond soonest possible.
• He shared the funding status for the current year in relation to the initial requirement of
US$193M at the beginning of the year. By midyear during the CAP review the requirement
increased to US$393M against total funding of US$246M. While the funding is above the
193M at beginning of year it is only 61% of the current funding requirement. Moreover, the
greater portion (US$233M) targets food assistance activities while only 5% (US$12M) is for
livelihood activities. This will have seriously implications on resilience unless more funding is
secured.
• To facilitate advocacy partners should therefore respond with information on when their
available funding is likely to last.
Agenda Item 3: Updates from Sub-Clusters
Sub‐clusters provided an overview of the main deliberations held during their monthly meetings as
follows:
i) Food Assistance sub‐cluster
• FSMS was on‐going and data collection was about to end. Preliminary analysis and reporting was
expected to do conducted in about 10days
• Preparations for the IPC state level trainings are in progress and the outcome will inform the next
IPC product in August
• ACF‐USA conducted nutrition causal analysis study in Aweil East county in NBeG state and results
show deteriorating condition
• WFP is piloting a cash transfer programme in Juba, Wau & Aweil towns targeting 68000
beneficiaries and lessons learnt will inform the next phase of the project
• WFP shared through a presentation its FFA strategies pointing out the principles, requirements,
the process, potential activities and challenges. Suggestions were made on the need to look into
technical issues such as inputs and extension; budget deficits among implementing partners; and
evaluation of FFA interventions
• The technical team working on indicators presented its work but it was agreed that they review
the definition of FA; review the indicators in collaboration with other SC teams; and Share the
findings before the next meeting in July
ii) Livestock & Fisheries sub‐cluster
The sub‐cluster deliberated on three main issues: 1) the sustainability of livestock supplies chain and
2) transportation of drugs and vaccines, 3) LEGS training. It was agreed that:
• further discussions be held on the cost recovery approach and privatization of animal health
services
• FAO to engage WFP more on the transportation of vaccines/drugs in the country
• There is need for training in Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) for South
Sudan. FAO was requested to facilitate as it has 2 TOTs. The meeting further learnt that ICRC was
planning to conduct LEGS trainings in Dec 2012 targeting MARF staff

iii) Crop/Agriculture sub‐cluster
The sub‐cluster dealt on seeds and tools distributions, post distribution monitoring and assessments
• The progress in seeds and tools distribution varied across states with NBeG being well covered as
per the plan. Nevertheless, there is an identified gap targeting 2380 households who need
assistance ad tools in Aweil East and Aweil North in NBeG.
• In other states Warrap was relatively better cover with 84% of planned seeds having been
distributed. On average 54% of 900 Mt had been distributed
State MT Enroute % In ware house % Distributed
• NBELG • 183 • 0.0% • 0.0% • 100.0%
• Upper Nile • 168 • 100% • 0.0% • 0.0%
• Unity • 156 • 12.8% • 47.20% • 40.0%
• Jonglei • 240 • 0.0% • 60.0% • 40.0%
• Warrap • 72 • 0.% • 16.1% • 84.9%
• Lakes • 82 • 0% • 40.0% • 60.0%
• Total • 900 • 18.8% • 27.2% • 54.0%
• It was revealed that distribution of seeds to Upper Nile state has been challenged by
inaccessibility of roads and FAO is seeking ways on how the seeds can be transported. There were
plans to transport seeds to Unity state during the week of the meeting.
• To ensure that seeds and tools are distributed before the start o cropping season, FAO and the
cluster should request donors to release funds early enough to allow for timely procurement and
pre‐positioning
• The sub‐cluster requested for information regarding seeds and tools distribution by partners not
in partnership with FAO (including MoAF) in order for the sub‐cluster to fully understand the real
gaps in seeds ad tools. It emerged that the Director of Extension MoAF has the distribution list
used by the government and should therefore be requested to share with the sub‐cluster for
updating the information.
• A suggestion was made that in future seeds and tools meant for counties in upper Jonglei state be
pre‐positioned in Malakal rather than Bor. This is due to proximity of Malakal to these counties
which will make it easier for implementing partners to undertake secondary transportation
• Output/activities monitoring sheet have been prepared and will be shared with partners
• The technical team finalized on monitoring and evaluation indicators and shared with the subcluster.
They will however need to be harmonized to fit in the cluster framework.
• The meeting agreed there is need for strengthening post distribution monitoring assessment in
order to generate information for guiding interventions. However, there is to harmonize the tool
to be used in data collection by the partners
• FAO undertook an agro‐forestry baseline and the report will be shared once it is ready
• FAO in collaboration with its partners intends to undertake a vegetable production and marketing
baseline. The tool is being generated and will be shared with interested partners for review
before it is rolled out

• Government has requested for minimum standards with regards to seeds which will b discussed
during the next sub‐cluster meeting.
iv) Urban livelihoods sub‐cluster
The sub‐cluster discussed the following issues geared towards exploring ways of strengthening urban
livelihoods interventions:
• Challenges and opportunities related to cash programming whereby partners shared their
experiences and they can be tackled
• Modalities of deciding cash transfers as emergency FSL intervention/approach and the
possibilities of harmonizing the interventions;
• Methods and tools available for checking market health and market analysis;
• Tools for determining household income/food basket and cash transfer thresholds
• The need to include small and medium enterprises (SME) and urban agriculture strategies in
promotion of urban livelihoods and food security. This is as a result of the increasing needs among
urban and peri‐urban households
Agenda Item 4: Government to development partner coordination
• John Spilsburg, EU Technical Advisor, made a presentation on aid coordination in South Sudan and
with specific emphasis on the natural resources sector. He informed that aid coordination has been
under the Ministry of Finance while donors and sector working groups have been working separately
as outlined in the chart.
• In the natural resources sector the Sector Working Group has been working separately from donors,
the UN and FSL cluster as shown below.
• However, there are efforts to seek ways of forging closer collaboration between the Ministry of
Finance, sector working groups and donors while bringing on board civil societies. The aim of his

presentation was to explore how FSL cluster could get involved through the civil societies window. But
how?
• A suggestion was made to invite one of the government officials from the sector working group to
attend FSL coordination meetings and relay feedback. However, the meeting felt there is need for FSL
participation in SWG meetings to learn and contribute, hence, a two way approach was also proposed.
• In order to make a decision the meeting requested John to hold discussions with the SWG and gather
detail on the requirements for the cluster to participate and also find out what the SWG/government
definition of civil societies is and if it encompasses clusters
• It was further suggested that he (and the secretariat) explore the possibility of having 5 persons from
the cluster attending the SWG meetings i.e. the 4 chairpersons of the sub‐clusters and a member of
the secretariat.
Agenda Item 4: RSS presentation on Drought Resilience Building
• On May 16‐17 2012 an IGAD Ministerial and high‐level UN agencies meeting took place in Djibouti to
address ways of tackling drought emergencies in the Horn of Africa. A number of issues were
deliberated and agreed upon. Mr Cirino Oketayot Oyiki, the Executive Director for Research –
MAFCRD, who attended the meeting made a presentation of the proceedings.
• He highlighted that the meeting discussed various issues relating to recovery, livelihood resilience,
capacity building, coordination mechanisms and roles to be played by the national governments, the
IGAD, UN and other development actors.
• He emphasized that the next step will be for national governments to implement the agreed actions
which may require changes from the ways situations are handled currently.
After the presentation a number of concerns were raised regarding sources of funding to implement the
actions, operationalisation and coordination of the actions in the member countries, impacts on what is
currently being undertaken by development partners, and if IGAD has the capacity to coordinate these
actions while it has failed to tackle political conflicts that have contributed negatively to livelihoods in the
region.
• Mr. Cirino clarified that each national government is expected to contribute to the common kitty as
well as UN agencies
• National governments are at varying capacities and the Republic of South Sudan will decide on the
most relevant actions to implement given the prevailing conditions
• He clarified that IGAD will only focus on coordinating the implementation process. Implementation
will be done by governments and their development partners. Each member country has an IGAD
focal person who will coordinate the activities agreed upon. In South Sudan the focal person
operates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• While IGAD has failed in many political issues whose outcome negatively impact on livelihoods, it
stills forms a platform through which some of these political differences are being addressed
• He reaffirmed that some of the IGAD agreed actions will have negative impacts on current mode of
implementing development interventions. However, closer discussions are required between
government and development partners in order to strike a balance. South Sudan being a new
country will require good collaboration between government and development partners for effective
implementation of the guidelines
• Finally the meeting agreed the sub‐clusters should hold further discussions with government on
potential implications of the IGAD guidelines in order to explore best ways of tackling emerging
challenges. This calls for the involvement of government officials in technical discussions in order to
address the requirements of both parties.

Annex 1: Participants List
Name Position Organization Email Phone
Abigail Wathome Gender Officer FAO abigail.wathome@fao.org 955174586
Abraham Hadoto FSL Manager WVI abaraham_Hadoto@wvi.org 927390780
amadra.eric@planinternational.org
Amadra Eric Livelihoods Advisor Plan International
955335535
Andrea Tracy Team leader USAID OFDA atracy@ofda.gov 912117882
Augustine Sebit Deputy Program Manager CHF International aslosunga@chfsudan.org 955141285
Chesang Flora Program Coordinator ACHA maisflora@yahoo.com 926871912
Cornelius Worigori Food Security Specialist USAID/MSI cworigori@msi‐sudan.com 919300433
Denis Poggo FSL Advisor Save the Children Dpoggo@savethechildren.org.sd 955023259
Emmanuel Dajo Database Analysis Officer FSTS emmanueldajo@yahoo.com 928108095
Evans Kenyi IPC coordinator FAO kenyisolomon@gmail.com 955418008
Fred Bully Dan Church Aid frbu@dca.dk 927151638
Gatkuoth Peter Field Officer CMD gatkuothnyayie@yahoo.com 956964624
Jacob Mobutu National program Officer SDC jacob.mobutu@sdc.net 955866411
Joern Seigies Country Director World Concern wcjuba@gmail.com 956503308
John Spilsburg EU Technical Advisor EU john_spilsburg@hotmail.com
Joseph Lagu Livelihood Officer ACROSS lagujose@gmail.com 955618469
Joseph Ngeti Programme Officer ACROSS josephngeti@yahoo.co.uk 955082472
Joseph Okidi Program officer FAO joseph.okidi@fao.org
Lawrence Otiko
Joseph Advisor Farm Project/ MAF lawrence_otiko@sudanfarm.org 959000807
Martin Muigai
Humanitarian Affairs
Officer OCHA Muigai@un.org
Maximiliano
Vsidingli FSL Coordinator Intermon Oxfam fslcss@intermonoxfam.org
Michael Otto Country Representative VSF Germany Motto@vsfg.org 955664899
Michelle Healy Grants Manager NPA Michelleh@npaid.org
Mtendere Mphatso FSLC Coordinator FSL Cluster mtendere.mphatso@fao.org
Mustafe Ismail Country Director Relief International mustafe@ri.org 925475552
Natalie Forcier Managing Director Forcier Consulting natalie@forcierconsulting.com
Nuru Islam Manager, Agriculture BRAC nurulbrac@gmail.com 922922279
Nyabengi Titi Tipo Country Director ADESO ntipo@adesoafrica.org 957151033
Patrick Mulu Liaison Officer ZOA Patrickmulu@gmail.com 955036199
Paul Anywayo Analyst Forcier Consulting paul@forcierconsulting.com
Richard Rotich FSL Officer UNKEA rotich2009@yahoo.com 920699680
Sarah Samoei Livelihoods Assistant HDC hdcssudan@gmail.com 9550600081
Serena Mithbaoleen
Project Development
Officer ACTED serena.mithbaokar@acted.org 956808342
Simeon Njiru Programs Manager
Christian Mission
Aid prog@cmaid.or.ke 955835293
Sirak Mehari SL coordinator ACF fsco.ssd@acf‐international.org 956264546

Soro Mike SPEDP mikesoro_soro@yahoo.com 955028317
Stephanie Wachira Program Coordinator Farm Africa Stephanie@farm‐africa.org 955333360
Thomas Ochieng Ag. Head of Programme WFP thomas.ochieng@wfp.org 922465245
Vuni Geofrey A. Food Security Officer FSTS/NBS vunigeofrey@yahoo.co.uk 955906519
Wilson Makuwaza Country Director VSF Belgium wmakuwaza@vsfb.or.ke 955166031
Yared Habte Program Coordinator Manitese yaredhabtee@yahoo.com 9557744690
Zacchaeus Ndirima Information Manager FSL Cluster Zacchaeus.Ndirima@fao.org 956751662