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Swiss Project for Horticultural Promotion -Kosovo(SPHP-K)Annual Report 2003Phase II, from 01.01.03 to 31.12.03Robert Berlin, CTAFaton Nagavci, CTLPristina, February 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTABBREVIATIONS............................................................................................................................................................31. BACKGROUND.....................................................................................................................................................42. TYPE OF PROJECT ................................................................................................................................................53. AGREEMENTS......................................................................................................................................................54. LOCALISATION ....................................................................................................................................................55. COLLABORATION- INTERACTION........................................................................................................................56. TARGET POPULATION .........................................................................................................................................67. BUDGET...............................................................................................................................................................68. TIME FRAME .......................................................................................................................................................79. ORGANIZATION OF PROJECT................................................................................................................................710. REPORT ON PROJECT PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR 2003 .................................................................................911. REPORT ON PROJECT PROGRESS: KEY ISSUES, LESSONS LEARNT FORM YEAR 2003 AND CONCLUSIONS......1712. REPORT ON PROJECT PROGRESS IN THE YEAR 2003: "MOMENT FORTS".........................................................1913. ANNEXES.......................................................................................................................................................20ANNEXE 1: Map of activities of SPHP-K in 2003...............................................................................................20ANNEXE 2: Clients of SPHP-K ............................................................................................................................21ANNEXE 3: List of events in year 2003 ...............................................................................................................22ANNEXE 4: Production and sales (in EURO) generates through project's demonstrations in 2003...................24ANNEXE 5: Participatory Technological Agreements in 2001, 2001 and 2003 .................................................25ANNEXE 6: List of fruit varieties and bedding plants tested ...............................................................................27ANNEXE 7: Result of the participatory evaluation workshop on vegetable crops and varieties trials ...............28ANNEXE 8: SPHPK communication report for 2003 ..........................................................................................30ANNEXE 9: Project’s equipment ..........................................................................................................................31

AbbreviationsAYRPCOOFFCTACTLDPPPEARFAOFIBLGHHPGICICMKBSMAFRDMFUNGOPHPOProDocPTASDCSMESOESPHP-KTATORUNMIKYPOAll Year Round ProductionCoordination OfficeChief Technical AdvisorCo Team LeaderDepartment of Plant Production and ProtectionEuropean Agency for reconstructionFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsResearch Institute for Organic FamingGreenhouseHorticultural Promotion GroupIntercooperationIntegrated Crop ManagementKosovo Business SupportMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural DevelopmentMinistry Field UnitNon-Governmental OrganizationPost HarvestProject OfficerProject DocumentParticipatory Technological AgreementSwiss Agency for Development And CooperationSmall and Medium EnterpriseSocially Owned EnterpriseSwiss Project For Horticultural Promotion in KosovoTechnical AdviserTerms of ReferenceUnited Nations Mission in KosovoYearly plan of Operation

1. BackgroundThe encouraging factor in 2003 was the increasing interest in horticulture shown by someproducers and new investors like traders and wholesalers. A lack of business opportunities inother sectors of the economy has brought new business actors to make significant investmentsin this sector. This process has been strengthened by the fact that some banks that are nowgiving credits for agro businesses. Nevertheless, the majority of the rural population is still livingin poverty and not benefiting from economic dynamics.The situation in local fruit and vegetable markets remains confusing and it is still difficult for localproducers to access distribution channels with better quality products and compete againstimported products. However, there is a sign that this situation may change with several new lowcost supermarkets having opened during this year.Concerning the situation of minorities, even if the returnee question seems to be blocked,interethnic relations are taking place at a business and scientific level. In some cases, previouscontacts are being used by producers for technical advice and for agricultural inputs supply withthe hope that this will lead to a better integration of minorities in the Kosovo agricultural sector.In this complex context, the Swiss Project for Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo has completedthe first year of its second phase (January 2003-December 2005.) Following the Review of theMedium Term Concept Programme, project duration was prolonged until 2006 and a new (third)phase was planned (2004- 2006). This one – year phase can be considered as bridging year inr a proposed 6 years programme.During this one year phase, the project achieved to sign and implement 50 ParticipatoryTechnical Agreements, not only with farmer’s associations, machinery rings and women groupsbut also with private enterprises like nurseries, distributors and small factories. Networking asan intervention instrument, adopted by the project, demonstrated its strength in helping to createbusiness linkages between different types of actors. Examples are vegetable producersdistributing their lettuces in different supermarkets and restaurants of Kosovo and herbs and&tea producers selling their products to a local tea factory.On the marketing side, the project endeavors to develop a representative body of horticulturalproducers around market linkages and marketing promotion. This led to the creation of a brand.The focus on a representative body will continue with the formalization of this group and thegradual introduction of quality standards.With two additional project officers, the project could finally consolidate its team. In housecompetences in fields like marketing, fruit and vegetable production, processing, businessdevelopment and participatory methods are demanded by different actors of the horticulturalsector and have led to a significant increase in the number of project clients. This wasparticularly obvious in the fruits program with around 5 ha of demo orchards planted and around3.5 ha of strawberries demonstration plots installed in 2003.The financial resources available for program costs in 2003 (163,000 EUR) significantlydecreased compared to the previous year (410,000 EUR) and led to an abandonment of certainsub-sectors like vinery and hazelnut production. However, the cost-sharing concept and / orrestitution components in all the agreement signed for demonstrations and trials have led to anincreased level of commitment of project clients and helped to maintain a strong “field” program.For phase III, further reductions in the budget for program costs are foreseen, with 110, 000EUR for 2004 and less for the following years. This will oblige the project to continue with itscost-sharing strategy and force it to increase the level of collaboration with other organizations.

2. Type of projectWithin the income generation and business environment programme of SDC in Kosovo, SPHP-K is a sub-sector project specialized in horticulture in the fields of:Vegetable productionNursery /ornamental productionSoft and top fruits productionHerbs & teas production and marketingMarketing of fruits and vegetablesThe main instrument and methods of intervention of the project are:Capacity building (field demonstrations, on the job trainings)Communication – Networking (facilitate meetings, events and forums within the sector)Institutional, organisational and business development (Support the establishment of ahorticulture promotion group, assist in the elaboration of business plans)Co-financing (Demonstrate and promote new techniques through co-financed and co-plannedactivities)3. AgreementsThe project is implemented under the “Umbrella Memorandum of Understanding”, signed onSeptember 23, 2000, between the Government of Switzerland and UMIK.4. LocalisationActions were developed in the southwest, the central part and the eastern part of Kosovo in 13different municipalities.5. Collaboration- InteractionDuring the year the project collaborated in the field of capacity building, trainings andinformation exchange with the:Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural DevelopmentInternational Rescue Committee – Fruit Tree ProjectKosovo Local Initiative Programme (KLIP) -(Canadian Co-operation Support Office)The Netherlands Management Cooperation Programme (NMCP)Business Advisory Services project (BAS) implemented by SwisscontactKosovo Swiss Dairy Project implemented by Swisscontact

6. Target PopulationThe project works on three levels of intervention:At the Micro level, the project achieved to sign and implement 50 Participatory TechnologicalAgreements (PTA) with farmer groups/ associations /enterprises (including 8 women and 2minority groups) directly involving 137 producers:- 16 PTAs in vegetable production and processing- 26 PTAs in top& soft fruit production- 6 PTAs in ornamental plants- 2 PTAs in herbs & teasAt the Meso level, the project collaborated with several other projects, institutions and interestgroups and is regularly inviting municipal departments, academic institutions and financialinstitutions to participate in project events:- 2 local women NGO’s (Drita Madhe, Aureola)- Agricultural School of Lipjan- Regional Offices of MAFRD and Institute of Agriculture of Kosovo (ex. Peja Institut)- Horticultural Promotion Group including 4 interest groupsAt the Macro level, the project:- communicates through media (TVs, Press, Radio)- cooperate with four departments of the Ministry of Agriculture7. BudgetThe following table presents the comparison between the initial budget and the actual expensesrelated to the Fiduciary costs.Budget for 2003 in CHFFiduciary funds BUDGET CUMM.EXPENSES2003 until 31.12.2003CHF CHF %1 Remuneration of local staff 137,560.00 126,389.30 91.9%2 Administrative costs 219,550.00 210,902.20 96.1%3 Production techniques and/ new 80,000.00 128,572.72 160.7%crops4 Capacity building 75,000.00 77,873.75 103.8 %5 Information/ linkages 65,000.00 37,026.50 57.0 %6 Inst. Org. development 15,000.00 8,192.95 54.6%7 Miscellaneous 5,000.00 2439.15 48.8%Total 597,110.00 591396.57 99.0%In general the financial situation is characterized by a slight general under spending of 1% inrelation to the initial budget.The overspending in Part 3 and in Part 4 (production techniques / new crops and capacitybuilding) is the result of additional investments that have been made during the secondsemester after the Project Planning mission that took place in October 2003. The decision wastaken to purchase additional agricultural inputs and equipments in view of the fielddemonstration programme for 2004 and to strength the professional competences of the staffand service providers (capacity building).The under spending in Part 5 and Part 6 (information/ linkages and Inst. Org. development)results from a lack of opportunities identified to support professional medias and in therescheduling of the gender study for 2004.

8. Time FrameThe Project has now completed the first year of its second phase (January 2003-December2005). Following the Review of the Medium Tem Concept Programme, a new phase wasdefined (January 2004- December 2006). This one – year phase can be considered as bridgingyear for a proposed 6 years programme.9. Organization of projectStaffTwo additional Project Officers joined SPHP-K at the beginning of 2003. The one based inGjakova is focusing on top& soft fruits production, training and backstopping in plant protectionand the other one is based in Pristina and will focus on post harvest, gender and businessdevelopment.With the additional staff, the Project is employing 6 local project officers. One of them, besidesbeing responsible for the Institutional Development and Monitoring Component, has position ofa Co-Team leader. A second PO is responsible for the Marketing and Communicationcomponent backstopped by the CTA.Until December 2003, the TA has the responsibility for the Technical and Training componentand backstops the four POs responsible of nursery promotion, vegetable promotion, fruitspromotion and post harvest, respectively.The administrative remains the same as in the previous phase) with one administrator, twologistician- drivers, one driver and two watchmen working part time for the Gjakova office. Inaddition, the Project employed one Project assistant (IC – contract) working 50% in supportingthe administration and the Project activities until December 2003.Task forceA special task force within the Project team is in charge of promoting the involvement of womenand minorities in the Project activities.Project / Office AdministrationAs well as for 2002, the Project implements its activities from the Office of Gjakova and from theOffice of Prishtina.

Organizational chartFollowing the organizational chart of the Project:Project ManagementChief Technical Adviser: RobertBerlinCo-Team Leader: Faton NagavciTask Force: NoraGola, Magbule Hyseni,Robert BerlinServices:- Administration*- Logistics**MarketingCommunicationManagementLuan HotiInstitutional developmentand monitoringManagementFaton NagavciTechnical and trainingmanagementKeith MorrissNursery promotion-genderand business developmentOfficer (West): Nora GolaVegetables promotionOfficer: Samir RizaFruits promotion –training – plant protectionOfficer: Maxhun ShejajPost harvest –gender andbusiness developmentOfficer (East): MagbuleHyseni* Administration: Shqipe Shala**Logistic: Zekim Istogu, Gezim Babalia, Petrit DujakaLegendDirect linkagesFlexible linkages within the Project

10. Report on Project Progress during the Year 2003Project objectivesKosovo horticultural producers are able to compete in quality, price and continuity of supply with imported products.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 1: Horticultural producers applied new production techniques and new crops and varieties are introduced in the market.Emphasis in this year has been given to the installation and monitoring of the demonstrations trials planned in 2002. During this year, the project attainedto increase the level of co financing by its clients. This strategy increases the level of commitment of project’s clients and lead to a better selection ofclients and activities. At the end of 2003, more than 130 farmers who were directly involved in project’s activities produced and commercialized 250T ofnew vegetable, of 27T of strawberries, 3000 high quality fruit trees, 1 T of Mentha piperita, 6000 L of conserved vegetables and 38T of lombricompost.The challenge for phase III will be the validation of varieties and technologies tested during the last three years, and scaling up with the productionExpected resultRelated activities1.1 Extension of theproduction period andpresence in the market1.1.11.1.2Indicators (3 Years)Indicator (1 Year)At least 10 farmersorganisations representing170 farmers have adoptednew technologiesPeriod ofExecutionQuarterPromote vegetables Season extended by threeunder GHmonthsExisting Heated GH 3 GH with AYRP plots I, IVExisting Unheated GH 6 GH with AYRP plots I, II, III, IVFleece 10 plots I, IVEarthing up 3 plotsGH with irrigation 2 demo plots I, II, III, IVMulched /micro irrigation 2 plots with Tomatoes I, II, IIIPot grown seedlings 9 plots under GH IIPot grown seedlings 3 plots under fleeces II, IVImprove nursery 2 seedling producersproductionSeedlings in container 1 mio seedlings IAchievements / Remarks50 PTAs involving 137 farmers; demonstration of newtechnologies allowing to extend the production period:15 pilot farmers demonstrating all year around production ofvegetables- Indoor vegetable crop rotation demonstrated in 3 ha with 15 groups- Outdoor protected vegetable crops demonstrated in 2 ha with 9groups- Small scale processing unit installed3 nurseries producing high quality plants- 2 top fruit nurseries installed and producing the first crop of 3000high quality trees with the potential of producing 100,000 trees in twoyears- 2 ornamental nurseries producing 30,000 plants for 2004 for 11producer groups- 3 soft fruits nurseries installed and 11 producers involved25 top and soft fruits producers testing new varieties and

1.1.3Bedding plant production 2 WG producing IIContainer growing 3 nurseries involved I, IIImprove soft & top fruitproduction10 farmers with intensiveprod.Irrigation 3 orchards established I, II, IIITraining system 1 orchard established I,II, IIISoft fruit with irrigation 3 plantations I, IIFertigation 1 demo I, II, III, IV1.2 Introduction of newcrops and varietiesbased on the market1.2.11.2.21.2.31.2.41.2.5demandIntroduce new vegetables 10 mother and 20 babyplotsSeed ordering 8 different crops I, IVMother trials 10 mother plots I, II, III, IVBaby plots trials 10 crops in 30 baby plots I, II, III, IVIntroduce compost 3 new productsproductionComposting – promotion, Industrial compost I, II, III, IVLombri compost –Organic fertilizerIpromotionIntroduce new soft & top 3 crops and 10 var.fruitspromotedSoft fruit production 14 plots I, IISoft fruit promotion New packages IIDemo orchard with new top 3 orchards installed I, IIfruits var.Introduce new Herbs & 3 species in the marketteasProduction of herbs 3 species introduced II, IVProcessing of Teas 2 Dryers are operational IISupport small scale 3 SMEs operationalprocessingConserving SME 2 SME (WG) II, IIItechnologies- 2 ha of new intensive orchards established- 2 ha of intensive soft fruits demonstration plots established10 new crops and more that 20 new varieties are beingintroduced to the market.11.4 ha of new vegetable trials (crops and varieties)- With cherry and beefsteack tomatoes, radish, carrots, garlic,onions and new varieties of traditional crops. The productionrepresented more than 250 T of fresh vegetables.Introduction of locally produced compost- 38 T of lombricompost has been sold and industrial compost willfollow in spring 2004.Top and soft fruits- 8 ha of variety demonstrations for strawberries, raspberries andblackberries are installed. 27 tons of packed strawberries and 3 tonsof other soft fruits were sold.- 10 orchards with 4 different crops and more than 20 varieties havebeen installed and will start to produce in 2005.Local production of herbs and teas- Mentha pipperita (introduced in 2002) was complemented withAltheae officinalis and Melissa officinalis. 1T were sold in the localmarket.Home made conserves- Women group produced and marketed 6,000 litters of conservedvegetables- First homemade strawberry jam production has been tested

Jam-jelly Production 3 SME (WG) IICulinary herbs 3 species are introducedIdentification of new clients 2 new processingSPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 2: Technical and management skills within the sector contribute to improved quality and better economical results.The main focus during this year has been to improve the professional competences of projects clients through technical, marketing and businessdevelopment training. Additionally, the project made emphasis in facilitating specific training, some of them in collaboration with local institutions (MAFRD)and partner organizations (Swisscontact, IRC, NMCP). Finally, a modular training concept has been elaborated for vegetable producers and the firsttraining organized.In the future, the project will increase the involvement of local specialists in the conduction of training and in technical advice.Expected resultRelated activities2.1 Producers improved theirtechnical know-how2.1.12.1.22.1.3Indicators (3 Years)Indicator (1 Year)The promoters supervise atleast 20 demonstrationsplots and 13 Field Days areorganized by themTrainvegetableproducersTraining on demos 2 demonstrations IIICM-, bio pesticide 2 demosICM- weed control 2 demosTrain nurserymenStool beds 1.6 ha installed andmaintainedHard Wood cuttings 3 East Malling Bins ISeedlings production 1 Training in Growth Room I, IIMother Trees Block 2 Mother Trees block IinstalledSupport certification offruitsCertified soft fruits 2 producersPeriod ofExecutionQuarterI, II, III, IVAchievements / RemarksPromoters and pilot farms supported and participated indemonstrations, workshops and trainingsCapacity building events for vegetable producers- 16 farmer’s groups participated in demonstration trials- 1 field day on indoor production and variety trial organized with140 producers3 nurserymen trained- Trainings in stool beds management, east malling binsmanagement, and mother block management.- MAFRD representatives visited project clients in order to initiate thecertificationTraining in the ornamental production sector- NMCP horticultural specialist organized a one week training inornamentals and two producers participated in a study trip toSwitzerland- 2 weeks training in aerobic compost production (Swisscontact/SDC)

2.1.4Certified vines 1 producerMarketing and PH demosMarketing and PH 2 demos IIDevelopment of packages 5 packages developed I, IIDemonstration in marketing and post harvest- 1 grading demonstration table installed- 3 new packages for vegetable and strawberries have beendeveloped and tested in the market- 4 demonstrative dryers for garlic installedWashing, storing and 2 demos IIgrading2.2 Promoters are enabled toprovide knowledge onfarm management2.2.1 Trainvegetable 10 promoters operationalpromotersTraining to promoters 2 days/month II, III, IIIStudy trip in GH 8 farmers II, III, IVStudy visits (Kosovo) 2 days/Year IIICM-Internship abroad Two persons2.2.2 Train in marketing, 3 trainings/business plan, farm YearmanagementCrop costing calculation 2 / Year II, III, IVMarketing training 1 short training IIIBusiness plan training 4 SMEs with BP I, II2.2.3 Train StaffBalkan Project visit 2 visits for Staff in the Region II, III, IVShort courses 2 Staff trained I, II, IIIVocational training 6 POs16 vegetable promoters as well as staff members have beentrained in different fields related to farm managementCapacity building in crop management- 14 promoters trained in pest management and irrigation- 6 Staff members trained in vegetable production and orchardmanagementCapacity building in business development- Crop costing calculation for 14 crops with 10 promoters- 3 business plans for SMEs were developedCapacity building in marketing and post harvest- Modular training in marketing and post harvest has beendeveloped; tested with 14 promotersCapacity building in didactic skills- In Rheinhof, Switzerland for 8 staff member and 2 promotersVisits to regional projects- 6 staff members in PREDA (Macedonia) and GTZ- Fruit andVegetable Project in Bosnia.Other complementary trainings-Organization& Management, legal system in Kosovo, planning andmonitoring organized by COOF for the staff- English writing training for 10 staff members

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 3: Relevant information is available and market linkages throughout the sector are developedDuring 2003, besides regular price monitoring, the project conducted a survey of financial institutions. Other important activities have been to supportproject’s clients in promoting their products in local fairs. For the first time, the stands were cofinanced. In addition, a promotion campaign has beendeveloped for local produced soft fruits. Finally, regular appearance in TV and other media increased consumer’s interest in horticulture.For the next phase the role of the Horticultural Promotion Group will be increased in the organization of promotion campaign and fairs.Expected result andrelated activities3.1 Market studies (results)and other relevantinformationaredisseminated3.1.1 Analyse market andconsumers needsMarket study of ornamentalsplants3.1.23.1.3Indicators (3 Years)Indicator (1 Year)Studies are accessiblethrough the Web site andstudies are published5 markets / consumersstudies are published1 study publishedPeriod ofExecutionQuarterPrice monitoring Weekly report I, II, III, IVQuarterly report Quarterly report I, II, III, IVYearly market report 1 reportWeb page Market information I, II, III, IVFact sheets, handbook 30 fact sheets / 4handbooksLose leaf folder 5 vegetable cropsLose leaf folder 2 soft fruitsModular training 8 modulesResourcing Draft IPlanning / design Training schedule IIField testing Developing module IIIEditing and Publishing Training material3.1.4 Provide information onavailable financingsourcesUp to date information ismaintained + publishedAchievements / RemarksMarket monitoring reports and information on finance havebeen provided; elaboration of a modular training and factsheets are on goingMarket information- Market information was published and distributed to more that 60email recipients:Financial information- Credit conditions of seven commercial banks were distributed toproject clientsTechnical and marketing information- Fact sheets are under elaboration- 2 modules have been elaborated

Information in finance Yearly report published III3.2 Professional media is able3.2.1to distribute relevantinformation throughoutthe sectorAssist Professional media 1 printed professionalmediaAgro media 1 Agro media is in the market3.2.2 Elaboration of Agro 1 directory is publisheddirectoryIdentification of an editor One business planElaboration3.3 Linkages between actorsin the horticultural sectorare facilitated3.3.1 Enhance consumerawarenessPromotion of new products Books, leaflets II, IIITVs programmes 3 new products promoted I, II, III, IV3.3.2 Facilitate market linkages 2 visits per Year3.3.3Offer and demands in Web Web site with relevant I, II, III, IVpageinformationParticipation to events -Visit on Regional fairs, II, IIIparticipation in 2 fairsFacilitate access tomarketsFacilitate stands 10 improved Stands I, IIRound table involving 1 Round table IIstakeholdersNo opportunity has been identified so farProject clients could better position themselves in the marketand create new linkages through new promotion material,mobile stands, participation to fairs and appearance in themedia.New linkages in the soft fruit sector- Promotion material and participation to 3 fairs with 20 clientsallowed the creation of linkages with wholesalers, retailers andprocessors and to collectively commercialize part of the production.Promotion through medias- 16 appearances on TV, 5 on radio and 6 in newspapers increasedconsumer interest in new horticultural products.Identification of new suppliers- Visits to regional fairs in Skopje and Prilep (Macedonia) led to theidentification of new agro inputs suppliers in the region

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 4: Producers are empowered through representative bodies to lead the sectorThe key issues have been the development of a brand name for the Horticultural Promotion Group. This first step towards a Kosovo logo in horticulture,together with improved quality and better marketing promotion, should allow the growth of the market position of HPG’s members.Expected result andrelated activities4.1 The HorticulturalPromotion Group isfacilitated to become abottom up drivenrepresentative body.4.1.1 Organiseforums/workshops to4.1.24.1.3Indicators (3 Years)Indicator (1 Year)At least one representativebodybring the actor togetherOpen days vegetables 2 Open Days IIOpen Days nursery 1 Open DaysOpen Day soft Fruits 1 Open day IIOpen Day herbs 1 Open DayHPG Meetings 4 meetings I, IISupport of joint promotion The logo is recognised IIRound table 1committee is elected II, IIIConcept Planning of a strategy IIProposals Proposals are collected IISelection/elaboration One agro Kosovo logo III4.2 Involvement of minoritiesand women15 farmersgroups with at least 3women groups and 1minority group4.2.1Promotion of the logo IIISupport quality inputs Seeds fertility testsTest of seedsThe Project is working withat least 15 farmers groups,at least 3 women groupsand with at least 1 minoritygroupPeriod ofExecutionQuarterInvolvement of MinoritiesEgyptian SPHPK/ KLIP producing vegetables II, III, IVAchievements / Remarks3 workshops and 2 open days with the Horticultural PromotionGroup led to the election of a committee, the creation of abrand name and to the participation of its members in MAFRD’sworking groupsElection of a committee- An informal committee has been elected by members of theHorticultural Promotion Group (mainly project clients)Elaboration and promotion of a brand name- A participatory process led to the elaboration of a brand name andhelped the HPG to position itself as an informal marketing promotionorganization.- The brand name, once recognized can lead to the creation of alogoThe project is working with 50 clients including 8 women and 2minority groups.Analyze of the situation- TORs for the gender study have been prepared and will help tocarry on a joint topical PRA on horticulture with COOF.Involvement of new minority groups-2 new minority groups have been involved in project’ activities:

4.2.2Greenhouse manufacturing 1 minority group IIDried flower production 1 minority groupBetter understanding of Specific activities are IIwomen’s involvement planedGender study (TORS) IIRound table on women Round tableMONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSExpected result and Indicators (3 Years)related activitiesIndicator (1 Year)Monitoring and reportingSet up of a clientmonitoring system (e.g.client database)Questionnaires for allAgreementsSelection committee for newprojectsDatabase of clients andactivitiesSet up of a fieldPeriod ofExecutionQuarterA monitoring system is I, II, III, IVavailable for all projectactivities1 Folder/ office I, II, III, IVSelection committee isoperationalDatabase availableI, II, III, IVRelevant information is Imonitoring system availableMonitoring Quarterly report I, II, III, IVReports Semester and annual report II, IVReports I, IISelf-evaluation 1 workshop IIIYearly plan of operation 1 workshop IVAchievements / RemarksThe monitoring system of the project has been improved withthe elaboration of several monitoring tools.

11. Report on Project Progress: Key Issues, Lessons Learnt Form Year 2003 and ConclusionsRef. Chapter ProDoc: Level of Intervention, Target Population, Strategies, Project AreaYear 2003: Key IssuesLevel of Intervention:‣ Micro level‣ Meso level‣ Macro levelAchievements, Realisation, Comments, Lessons Learnt, Conclusions‣ On the micro level: 50 Participatory Technological Agreements (PTA) were signed and have beenor are being implemented. The project’s capacity is now at its limit. New PTAs will mainly look for abetter integration of women and minorities.‣ On the meso level the Horticultural Promotion Group has been strengthened and collaborationstarted with local NGOs, the Agricultural School of Lipjan and Regional Office of the Ministry.Further strong support is still foreseen for the HPG, which is perceived as a major actor in marketingpromotion in the future.‣ On the macro level, the Project is in regular contact with the Ministry and collaborates on issueslike trainings, policy making and exchange of information. The Project will strengthen collaborationin ICM by involving a Ministry Officer.Implementation strategy:Project area:‣ In view of the consolidation, scaling up and sustainability of the actions undertaken to take more the roleof a facilitator and competence center. To achieve this, several points should be consolidated for the nextphase:- Pre-production: nursery- key for scaling up- Role of the service providers in the technical advice and crop management- Production: Integrated Crop Management- Post harvest and handling: HPG- key for standards- Marketing- market distribution channels needs to be strengthen.(from the self evaluation report, September, 2003)‣ The Project is now mainly concentrated in three areas (East, Central and South West).

Ref. Chapter ProDoc: Integration, CollaborationYear 2003: Key Issues,.Achievements, Realisation, Comments, Lessons Learnt, Conclusions for the next year.(Local)Government Policy:SDC PolicyCollaboration – InteractionThe Project established a permanent communication with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and RuralDevelopment and is collaborating with four different departments in the field of capacity building andexchange of information.The review of the SDC Medium Tem Concept Programme in Kosovo confirmed the relevance and theefficacy of the project.During the year the project collaborated in the field of capacity building, trainings and exchange ofinformation with the:• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development• International Rescue Committee – Fruit Tree Project• Kosovo Local Initiative Programme (KLIP) -(Canadian Co-operation Support Office)• The Netherlands Management Cooperation Programme (NMCP)• Business Advisory Services Financed Project (BAS) implemented by Swisscontact• Kosovo Swiss Dairy Project, implemented by Swisscontact

12. Report on Project Progress in the Year 2003: "Moment Forts"Moments Forts 200401 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 121 Yearly Plan of Operation 2004 XAchievements / Remarks2 Steering Committee X X3 Progress/ Financial Reports X X4 Audit Report X X5 Backstopper X X Esther Haldimann, Desk Officer IC Bern6 International Consultant x Heini Conrad, Marketing specialist6 Review/ Assessment Mission X Markus Reichmuth, COOF Mid term Review7 Decision on Continuation X8 Planning Platform – approved X9 Planning Mission – ProDoc X10 Credit Proposal – Approved11 IMoU / Agreement

13. ANNEXESANNEXE 1: Map of activities of SPHP-K in 2003LeposavicMitrovicaZubin PotokZvecanPodujevoVushtrriPejaDecaniIstogKlinaSkenderajGllogovcObiliqFush-KosovaPrishtinaNovo BrdoKamenicaGjakovaRahovecMalishevaShtimeLipjaniGjilaneSuha RekaFerizajVitiPrizrenShterpcaKaçanikDragashVegetable ProductionsSoft fruit plantationsOrnamentalsDemo orchardsTeas

ANNEXE 2: Clients of SPHP- K in 2003Nr Name of the client MunicipalityWomen&MinoritiesParticipatoryTechnical AgreementDirectclientsIndirectclients1 Drita e Krushes Rahovec Women Vegetable- conserves 10 252 Agro 21 Decan Vegetables 5 783 Agroservis Istog Vegetables 1 1504 Dardania-G Gjakova Vegetables 1 105 Perdrini Rahovec Vegetables 3 486 Familia Kuqi Peja Vegetables 1 67 Mamusha Prizren Turk Vegetables 3 408 Victoria- Ko Decan Vegetables 1 439 Rendimenti Gjilan Vegetables 11 7010 Risia Theranda Vegetables 3 1311 Rimekembia Theranda Vegetables 5 14712 Xerxe 2000 Rahovec Vegetables 4 14813 Aureola Prishtina Women Vegetables 6 6314 Egyptian group Rahovec Egyptian Vegetables 13 1315 Agrosera Mitrovice Vegetables 1 316 Aureola Prishtina Women Vegetables 5 2017 Agrosera Mitrovice Vegetables 1 318 Agron Tahirukaj Deqan Top fruits 1 7819 Faik Rexhepi Gjilan Top fruits 1 7020 Gani Lokaj Deqan Top fruits 1 7821 Halim Dervishi Kamenice Top fruits 1 3022 Halim Zenelaj Kline Top fruits 1 1023 Hasan Avdyli Gjakove Top fruits 1 524 Imer Nitaj Deqan Top fruits 1 7825 Josip Dedaj Kline Top fruits 1 1026 Muzli Bozhdaraj Deqan Top fruits 1 7827 Pjeter Frrokaj Gjakove Top fruits 1 528 Shaip Rexhepi Gjilan Top fruits 1 7029 Rexhep Shoshi Istog Top Fruit nursery 1 15030 Fidanis e Koretinit Dardana Top Fruit Nurseries 2 3031 Dardania-G Gjakove Soft fruits 1 1032 Din Mulliqi Peje Soft fruits 1 333 Dolla Deqan Soft fruits 2 534 Dredhza e Shtimes Shtime Soft fruits 1 3035 Fidani Rahovec Soft fruits 1 6036 Frrokaj family Gjakova Soft fruits 1 537 Gurrat e bardha Gjakove Soft fruits 4 2038 Korenica Gjakove Women Soft fruits 12 3039 Nushe Marku Gjakove Soft fruits 1 540 Qamil Hasanaj Gjakove Soft fruits 1 141 Ramiz Shala Peje Soft fruits 1 542 Xhevahire Balaj Gjakove Women Soft fruits 1 2043 Zade Mataj Babaloc Women Soft fruits 7 544 Korenica Gjakova Women Bedding plants 2 2045 Agroklina Klina Compost 1 146 Lumbrikultura Gjakova Women Compost 2 547 Agroalba Prishtina Women Bedding plants 2 2048 Time Gashi Peja Women Bedding plants 2 549 Agroprodukt Istog Herbs& Teas- product. 6 4950 Herba Peje Herbs&Teas- process. 3 3TOTAL : 137 1872

ANNEXE 3: List of events in year 2003Events/ Trainings/ Workshops Place Dates Days ParticipantsStaff Clients WomenWorkshops HPGHPG workshop Gjakova 24-Apr-03 1 6 25 4HPG-marketing promotionworkshop/ Conrad HeiniGjakova 22-May-03 1 8 23 6HPG-brand and logo Workshop Prishtina 28-May-03 1 4 10 4HPG workshop Xerxe 18-Sep-03 1 6 25 2HPG workshop Prishtina 19-Dec-03 1 7 28 3Subtotal 5 31 111 19 17%Workshops pilot farmersDevelopment of vegetable modular Gjakova 4-5-Mar-03 2 8 18 5trainingDevelopment of strawberryGjakova 2-May-03 1 6 21 5marketing materialDevelopment of fruit modular training Gjakova 3-Jun-03 1 3 6 2with IRCDevelopment of vegetable marketing Gjakova 6-Jun-03 1 5 11 1materialSoft Fruit Growers Workshop Gjakova 23-Jul-03 1 5 17 4Stakeholders workshop (planning Prishtina 25-Sep-03 1 8 19 6mission)Subtotal 7 35 92 23 25%FairsExpoKos (5 partners) Prishtina 3-6-Apr-03 4 2 10 2Kosova fair (8 partners) Gjakova 14-18-May-03 5 2 18 4ExpoKos (7 partners) Prishtina 25-29-Sep-03 5 2 16 3Subtotal 14 6 38 9 24%Open daysSoft fruits Open DayBabaj IBokes20-May-03 1 9 80 2231-Jul-03Vegetable open dayMamusha1 5 62 4Subtotal 2 14 142 26 18%Trainings pilot farmersDevelopment of modular training Salez-CH 21-30 Mar- 03 10 8 4 8Trainings in nurseries / Talat EfendiaKoretin,Kashice Feb-Mar- 03 10 5 0Training in compost CH 10 1 0Training in small scale fruitprocessing Korenica 6-Jun-03 1 2 8 10Training of promoters in vegetablecrop managementPrapacan/Kashice 16-Jun-03 1 3 10 1Modular training :marketing and postharvest Gjakova 11-12-Sep- 03 2 6 14 1Modular training "irrigation " Gjakova 16-17-Oct 03 2 5 14 2NMCP training for ornamentals Prishtina 6-8-Nov-03 3 2 13 6Subtotal 39 26 69 28 41 %

Events/Trainings/ Workshops Place Date DaysParticipants/Staff Clients WomenTraining staffCOOF training: Organization &Management Prishtina 13-15-May-03 3 2 2KSDP training: Marketing &Business Administration Prishtina 20-21-Feb-03 2 2 1Bergamo school vegetable training Peja 18-23-July-03 5 2 1Bergamo school farm managementtraining Peja 15-17-Sep-03 3 2 1IRC: farm management Prishtina 2-5 Dec-03 4 2 1COOF training: Legal system inKosovo Prishtina 2-3 Dec-03 2 2 1Development of English writingGjakova/Prishtina Oct-Dec-03 6 10 3Self evaluation workshopOhrid/Macedonia1-3-Sept-033 12 3Subtotal 28 34 10 29%Regional visitsVisit to tea factory Monteneg. 8-May-03 1 1 4 0Visit in Prilep Fair Macedonia 9-10 May-03 2 1 0 0Visit of company for compost andmushroomsMacedonia5-Jun-031 2 3 1Visit to the two herb companies Albania11-12-Aug-032 1 3 0Subtotal 6 5 10 1 10%Evaluation & planningworkshopHerbs & Teas Prishtina 22-Oct-03 1 3 5 0Vegetables Gjakova 20-Nov-03 1 5 20 0Top Fruits Gjakova 27-Nov-03 1 5 23 1Soft fruits Gjakova 4-Dec-03 1 4 18 0Ornamentals Prishtina 8-Dec-03 1 6 22 10Subtotal 5 23 88 11 13%Total 101 174 550 127 18%

ANNEXE 4: Production and sales (in EURO) generates throughproject's demonstrations in 2003Activities Clients ha Production Unit AveragePrice/Unit SalesVegetablesLettuce 7 0.6 6,320 piece 0.28 17,670 €Tomatoes 8 0.7 48,300 kg 0.35 16,905 €Cucumber 6 0.2 27,000 kg 0.29 7,830 €Carrots 3 1.0 15,000 kg 0.38 5,700 €Aubergine 3 0.2 2,400 kg 0.61 1,464 €Leeks 3 0.7 8,200 kg 0.8 6,560 €Broccoli 4 0.1 1,200 kg 0.88 1,056 €Cauliflower 3 0.4 8,000 kg 0.64 5,120 €Onions 3 0.5 13,800 kg 0.38 5,244 €Garlic 6 5.5 44,800 kg 0.95 42,560 €Cabbage 1 0.1 13,000 kg 0.2 2,600 €Spinach 6 0.9 40,000 kg 0.4 16,000 €Gherkins 6 0.3 9,000 kg 0.5 4,500 €Watermelon 3 0.1 45,000 kg 0.1 4,500 €Melon 1 0.1 3,000 kg 0.4 1,200 €Subtotal 63 11.4 123,009 €Soft FruitsStrawberries 13 5.21 27,000 kg 1.15 31,050 €Subtotal 13 5.21 31,050 €Fruit treesFruit tree plants (generative rootstocks) 13,000 tree 1.4 18,200 €Fruit tree plants (vegetative rootstocks) 3,000 tree 2 6,000 €Subtotal 29 24,200 €OrnamentalsBedding plants 2 5,000 plant 1 5,000 €Subtotal 5,000 €Special productsWormCompost 1 48,000 liter 0.1 4,800 €Mentha pip. 1 1.3 800 kg 2 1,600 €Melissa offi. 1 0.12 240 kg 2 480 €Canned vege. 1 6,000 liter 2.89 17,340 €Subtotal 24,220 €Total 207,479 €

ANNEXE 5: Participatory Technological Agreements in 2001, 2002and 2003Participatory Technological Agreements in vegetable productionNr Name of the client Municipality Activity 2001 2002 20031 Agroservis Istog Vegetable. X X X2 Perdrini Rahovec Vegetable X X X3 Xerxe 2000 Rahovec Vegetable X X X4 Victoria- Ko Decan Vegetable X X X5 Rimekembia Theranda Vegetable X X6 Agro 21 Decan Vegetable X X7 Familia Kuqi Peja Vegetable X X8 Garlic association Rahocec Garlic X9 Mamusha Prizren Vegetable X X10 Rendimenti Gjilan Vegetable X X11 Risia Theranda Vegetable X X12 Drita e Krushes Rahovec Processing X13 Dardania-G Gjakova Vegetable X14 Aureola Prishtina Vegetable X15 Egyptian group Rahovec Vegetable X16 Agrosera Mitrovice Vegetable X17 Agroalba Prishtina Vegetable XParticipatory Technological Agreements in the nursery sectorNr Name of the client Municipality Activity 2001 2002 20031Fidanishtja eKoretinitKamenicaFruit treenursery X X X2 Fidani RahovecStrawberrymultiplication X X X3 Agroservis IstogFruit treenursery X X X4 Agroalba PrishtinaOrnamentalnursery X X5 Aureola Prishtina Bedding plants X6 Agrosera MitroviceOrnamentalnurseryX7 Time Gashi Peja Bedding plants X8 Nushe Marku Gjakove Bedding plants X9 Korenica Gjakove Bedding plants X10 Agroklina KlinaIndustrialcompostX11 Lumbrikultura Gjakova Worm compost X12 Hasan Avdyli GjakoveMother plumblockX

Participatory Technological Agreements in top fruit productionName of theNr client Municipality Demo Activity 2001 2002 20031 Frrokaj family Gjakova Intensive orchard X X2 Avdyli Gjakova Intensive orchard x X3 Agron Tahirukaj Deqan Intensive orchard X4 Gani Lokaj Deqan Orchard X5 Halim Zenelaj Kline Orchard X6 Imer Nitaj Deqan Orchard X7 Josip Dedaj Kline Orchard X8 Muzli Bozhdaraj Deqan Intensive orchard X9 Shaip Rexhepi Gjilan Orchard X10 Faik Rexhepi Gjilan Orchard XParticipatory Technological Agreement in Soft fruit productionNr Name of the client Municipality Activity 2001 2002 20031 Gjyke Ahmeti Gjakove Strawberries X X X2 Xhevahire Balaj Gjakove Strawberries X X X3 Gurrat e bardha Gjakove Soft fruits X X X4 Dredhza e Shtimes Shtime Strawberries X X5 Dardania-G Gjakove Strawberries X6 Din Mulliqi Peje Strawberries X X7 Dolla Deqan Soft Fruits X X8 Zade Mataj Decan Strawberries x X9 Ramiz Shala Peje Strawberries X X10 Sejdi Sejdiu Gjakove Strawberries X X11 Frrokaj family Gjakove Soft fruits X X12 Qamil Hasanaj Gjakove Strawberries XParticipatory Technological Agreement in herbs and TeasNr Name of the client Municipality Activity 2001 2002 20031 Agroprodukt Istog Production X2 Herba Peje Packaging XParticipatory Technological Agreement in hazelnut productionNr Name of the client Municipality Activity 2001 2002 20031 SOE - Malizhgani Klina Orchard X X2 SOE - Dubrava Istog Orchard X X3 SOE-Agromorava Viti Orchard X X4 SOE -Plantacioni Ferizaj Orchard X X

ANNEXE 6: List of fruit varieties and bedding plants testedFruit crops and varieties in project’s demonstrations:APPLES PLUMS EUROPEAN PEARS CHERRIES1. Spartan 1. Czar 1. Winter Nelis 1. Stella2. Saturn 2. Bella de Lauvain 2. Concordie 2. Colney3. Winston 3. Voyageur 3. Conference 3. Sunburst4. Amorosa 4. Reine-Claude d'Aithan 4. Moonglow 4. Celeste5. Golden Delicious 5. Blue de Belgique 5. Jargonelle 5. Sylvia6. Katy 6. Monsieur Hatif 6. Twentieth Century 6. Symphony7. Jonica 7. Opal 7. Lapins8. Gotha 8. Victoria 8. Sweethart9. Jonaprince 9. Sanctus Hubertus ASIAN PEARS 9. Cordia10. Red Devil 10. President11. Red Falstaff 11. Stanley 1. Shinsui12. Jonagored 12. Reine-Clode Doree 2. Hosui13.Bremly Clone 203. Kikisui14. Kent 4. Shosua15. Discovery 5. Shinseiki16. Idared 6. Ya Li17. Scrumptious 7. Shinko18. Evolota19. EurekaBedding Plant species:1 GAZANIA2 AGERATUM3 VIOLA4 VERBENA5 PETUNIA6 IMPATIENS7 FUCHSIA8 DAHLIA9 PELARGONIUM10 LOBULARIA11 ICE BEGONIA12 SALVIA13 TAGETES14 ZINIA15 DIANTHUS16 PRIMULA17 SENECIO

ANNEXE 7: Result of the participatory evaluation workshop on vegetable crops and varieties trialsScore: Average of 4 criteria (max 1, min 0): (1) pest and disease tolerance, (2) quality, (3) market acceptance, (4) farmer preference.Victoria-Rendimenti Kashice Xerxe Lutogll Perdrini Rimeka Risia Ko Mamusha Average RankingCrops Varieties score score score score score score score score score scorePernod F1 0.7 0.65 0.7 0.9 0.95 0.78 3Graziella F1 1 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.95 0.90 1Shirley F1 0.75 0.9 0.65 0.6 0.8 0.74 4Tomatoes Beatrice F1 1 0.85 0.7 0.55 0.9 0.80 2Trocadero 0.7 0.9 0.75 0.95 0.9 0.84 1Batavia Rubia 1 0.65 1 0.6 0.9 0.83 2Indoor May Queen 0.9 0.7 0.95 0.55 0.8 0.9 0.80 3lettuce Dustin 1 0.5 0.9 0.9 0.83 2Tuba-Babura 0.75 0.35 0.95 0.68 2Jav. Bo. Somb. 0.65 0.4 0.4 0.48 4Apollo F1 0.4 0.55 0.9 0.95 0.70 1Peppers RS 912869 F1 0.4 0.7 0.55 3Pepinillo 0.25 0.45 1 0.85 0.9 1 0.74 1Serena F1 0.4 0.9 0.7 0.75 0.55 0.8 0.68 2Gherkins Flamingo F1 0.65 0.5 0.45 0.65 0.56 3Anet F1 1 0.8 0.8 0.87 1Tirrenia F1 0.95 0.75 0.8 0.83 2Aubergine Mini fingers 0.9 0.4 0.5 0.60 3Emperor F1 0.75 0.85 1 0.87 2Broccoli Marathon F1 1 0.85 0.95 1 0.95 1Danco F1 0.95 0.6 0.78 2Parano F1 1 0.6 0.80 1Starca F1 0.75 0.75 3Carrots Merida F1 0.65 0.65 4

Rendimenti Kashice Xerxe Lutogll Perdrini Rimeka Risia Victoria- Mamusha Average RankingCrops Varieties score score score score score score score score score scoreDetroit 2 Bolivar 0.8 0.80 1Beetroots Foroco 0.65 0.65 2Prelina F1 1 0.75 0.88 3Panco 0.8 0.7 0.75 4Rami 1 0.85 0.93 2Swiss Giant 1 0.75 0.88 3Leeks Toledo 1 0.9 0.95 1Briozo F1 0.7 0.70 1Bulb Sabrozo F1 0.55 0.55 3Onions Rijnsburger Toro 0.65 0.65 2Nunco F1 1 1 0.95 0.98 1Palco F1 1 1 0.9 0.97 2Spinach Carpo F1 1 0.9 0.9 0.93 3

ANNEXE 8: SPHPK communication report for 2003EVENT/ ACTIVITY DATE TV RADIOSeedling production, Kashice 7.02.03 RTKConference, SPHPK- Pristina 25.02.03 RTKExpokos 03, Pristina 04.04.03UNMIK-TVNEWSPAPERPARTICIPANTRexhep Shoshi, LuanHotiBajrush Shala, MaxhunShehaj, Berhan KrasniqiLulzim Ahmeti,RendimentiExpokos 03, Pristina 04.04.03Expokos 03, Pristina 05.04.03 RTKRadioKosovaBahrije Durmishi,AgroalbaShemsedin Duraku,lombriculturaBujku – Agricultural TV program06.04.03RadioKosovaBahrije Durmishi,AgroalbaSPHPK- PristinaAprilDritarja-KFORRobert BerlinSeedling and garlic production,Gjilan14.04.03Lulzim Ahmeti,RendimentiKosovo berries promotion 11.05.03RadioKosovaMaxhun Shehaj, DinMulliqi, Halim Rrustemi,Xhavit MulajGjakova fair 03 17.05.03 RTKShqipe Berisha, berriesproducers, Korenica.Berries open day, Babaj Bokes 20.05.03 RTKBotaSotHans Peter Fischer,Maxhun Shehaj, NoraGolaCompost in Agroklina, Klina 26.07.03 Zeri Nora GolaTomatoes open day, Mamusha 31.07.03 RTKBujku – Agricultural TV program02.08.03 RTKSamir Riza, NexhatMorina, Bajrush Shala,Skender KaqiuLulzim Ahmeti,RendimentTomatoes Open Day, Mamusha(Turkish daily newspaper) 04.08.03Establishment of new orchards 08.08.03RTK(Turkish)Agrokos 03, Prishtina 26.09.03 RTKSwitzerland for Kosovo- Takeout the line, RTK/SDC programYenydenem-KohaDitoreNexhat Morina,MamushaLulzim Ahmeti, IsaShehaj23 .10.03 RTK SPHPK-team and clientsOpportunities for wasterecycling in the rural and urbanarea and production of industrialcompost, publication21.10.03 RTKSokol Krasniqi, Viktoria –Ko

ANNEXE 9: Project’s equipmentPR office GJ officeName of Articles Quantity QuantityCamera 1 1Camera digital 1 1CD-Rewriter 1Chair plastic 9Chair static 22 24Computer 6 5Computer lap-top 2 1Fax-machine 1 1Generator 1 3Heater 4 4Mobil board 2 2Photocopy Machine 1 1Pin table 3 1Printer 4 2Projection Screen 1Projector LCD data 1Projector overhead 1 1Sawing machine 1 1Scanner 1 1Shelves 8 6Stabilizators 6 5Table 18 21Telephone landline 3 2Telephone mobil 3 1UPS 5 3Vehicles 2 4Zip driver 1