Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pesticide ...

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPesticide Risk Reduction in South East AsiaIPM ComponentGCP/RAS/229/SWEThis report was prepared by the staff ofInter-Country IPM ProgrammeFAO Regional Office for Asia and the PacificBangkok, ThailandTel: (66-2) 697-4314Fax: (66-2) 697-4422E-Mail: vegetable-ipm@fao.orgWebsite: www.vegetableipmasia.orgSupported by the Government of Sweden

Annex 1: Regional Progress Report“IPM Component”Pesticide Risk Reduction ProgrammeGCP/RAS/229/SWE01 July – 31 December 2010Introduction & Scope of this Progress ReportPesticide abuse and overuse is still rampant in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).Intensive use of extremely and highly hazardous chemicals by small-holder farmers iscausing high incidence of farmer poisoning. Given the renewed attention and currentprominent driving forces for pesticide risk reduction related to food safety, international tradefacilitation and enduring environmental and health concerns, the need for strong IntegratedPest Management (IPM) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) farmer training programmesis greater than ever. In tandem with such training efforts, there is a need for work with GMScountries to develop stronger pest and pesticide management policies and enhance capacityto strengthen associated regulatory systems and their enforcement. Cross-border -unregulated and often illegal- trade in hazardous pesticides in the GMS is a specific concernthat requires urgent attention. FAO has unique experience in Integrated Pest Management(IPM) and pesticides management capacity building. Combined with its unique conveningrole for neutral mediation within the context of several international instruments addressingproblems related to distribution and use of pesticides, FAO is particularly well-placed toaddress this within the context of a regional assistance programme on Pesticide RiskReduction in South East Asia, supported by the Swedish Government. FAO has beensubcontracted by the Swedish Chemical Agency (KemI) to step up field programmes to helpfarmers adopt Integrated Pest Management and eliminate the use of highly hazardouspesticides (“IPM component”) as well as strengthening the pesticide regulatory frame workand policy reform (“Policy component”) within a 6 year project (2007-2013).This 8 th progress report documents implementation progress for the “IPM component” ofproject GCP/RAS/229/SWE for period July to December 2010. The report also coversongoing partnerships and IPM programme development assistance provided by the FAORegional IPM Programme in support of other FAO implemented projects at country and/orregional level.Regional Strategy for Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme “IPMComponent”Development ObjectiveThe overall development objective formulated for the overall projectGCP/RAS/229/SWE is as follows: “Elimination of use of hazardous and persistentagro-chemicals through IPM Farmer Training in conjunction with betteraccess/utilization of alternative pest management options and support for NationalPest and Pesticide Management Policy Reform”.Immediate ObjectivesThe overall immediate objective for the “IPM component”, as per September 2010 revisedregional logframe, is:GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Regional Progress Report - 1

• Strengthened capacity to innovate and scale up Integrated Pest Management (IPM)and pesticide risk reduction training in GMS partner countries (Cambodia, China PR(Guangxi & Yunnan), Lao PDR and Vietnam).Major activities undertaken and outputs achieved during thisreporting period• Regional Coordination, Programme Development, Technical Assistance &PartnershipsThe FAO Regional Programme Management Unit, based at the FAO Regional Office inBangkok, continued to provide coordination and programme development support toprogramme staff and counterparts in the member countries during this reporting period. Forthe purpose of capacity building for project planning by national counterparts and as toensure development of regional and country relevant strategies and implementation plans,FAO has had intensive consultations with national counterparts in all of the participatingGMS countries with regards to formulation of revised Country Strategy Papers (CSPs) forthe project extension period July 2010-June 2013. Project implementation during thisreporting period generally followed strategies outlined in these revised CSPs, albeit withminor modifications as to ensure that strategies and workplans remain relevant andcontinue to address emerging developments and needs as identified by Member Countrygovernments and other project stakeholders in the GMS.At regional level, the FAO Regional IPM Programme (FAO-RIPMP) started implementationof a regional fruit fly IPM project, being implemented jointly with the Asian Institute ofTechnology with funding support from the Global Horticulture Initiative. As part of this newFAO project (GCP/RAS/268/AIT), FAO-RIPMP is subcontracted by AIT to implement fruit flyIPM training and action research activities in the GMS region during period 2010-12. Underproject GCP/RAS/253/ASB, funded by ADB as part of their support to the GMS-CoreAgricultural Support Programme (CASP-2011-15), FAO-RIPM, organized a technicalconsultation at FAO-RAP in Bangkok in June 2010. This technical consultation, organizedas part of the APPPC-IPM Committee workplan (2010-11), had the purpose to provideinputs to the development of a Regional Technical Cooperation Project on prevention ofspread and in-situ management of cassava pink mealybug, a recently introduced pest fromAfrica, which is causing havoc in the cassava production in Thailand, with reportedincursions elsewhere in the GMS. Work continued during this reporting period with regardsto finalization and seeking country endorsements for the project, which is expected tobecome operational in early 2011. In Vietnam, the FAO-RIPMP continued to play a keycoordinating and programme development role for implementation of the US$1.8 millionproject Capacity Building and Policy Reform for Pesticide Risk Reduction in Vietnam underthe One UN-2 initiative. In Cambodia, the FAO-RIPMP continued its partnership with FAOproject (GCP/RAS/217/IFA) for development of an export-oriented organic chili supplychain. In China PR, the FAO Regional Programme helped develop a Technical CooperationProject aimed at development and implementation of an effective root rot managementstrategy in kiwi production in Guangxi Province. This project became operational in June2010 and the project inception workshop took place in November 2010. FAO also continuedsupport for the implementation of an Agro-Biodiversity project (UNTS/CPR/001/EC)implemented by FAO in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan and Xinjang. In Bangladesh, theFAO Regional IPM programme provided programme development and technical support toDANIDA and World Bank for the development of an innovative Integrated FarmManagement FFS initiative to assist farmer in risk-prone areas adapt to the impact ofclimate change. In Nepal, the FAO Regional IPM programme provided technical support forcurriculum development for training in apple and citrus IPM and facilitated the start up of theGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Regional Progress Report - 2

aseline study for the longer-term impact assessment of institutionalization of IPM throughFarmers Field School training supported by FAO project UTF/NEP/059/NEP. In December2010, FAO-RIPMP also did a technical review of the TCE-assisted EU Food Facility project(GCP/NEP/065/EC) and provided advice for strengthening the FFS-based training work andformulation of training materials. At the global level, the FAO-RIPMP was involved in thedevelopment of an FFS module on food safety in collaboration with FAO’s AGN & AGP andIPM Programmes in West Africa and the Near East. These food safety materials have nowbeen posted on the project’s website:http://www.vegetableipmasia.org/Concepts/FoodSafety.html.• Training activitiesTraining activities towards community education for pesticide risk reduction continued in fullswing during this reporting period. By December 2010, some 4,886 additional farmersparticipated in ‘fortified’ Farmers Field Schools or focused 3-day Pesticide Risk Reductiontrainings supported by FAO with project resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion duringthis reporting period, adding to a cumulative total of 24,907 farmers trained since inception ofthe GCP/RAS/229/SWE project. During this period, thousands of additional farmersbenefited from participation in local government and/or other donor funded FFS programmesthat were implemented with FAO technical and coordination support provided under theproject. Some of the training highlights included:In Vietnam, during July to December 2010, the PPSDs of Hanoi and Thai Binhcontinued the implementation of activities in the pilot areas under the Community EducationProgrammes on PRR in Dang Xa commune, Gia Lam district and Thai Giang commune,Thai Thuy district, respectively. The Hanoi PPSD has expanded the programme to anotherten communes with local government funding. The community education programme isdesigned to strengthen community ownership in pilot rural communities for planning,management and implementation of the pesticide risk reduction activities. Action plansdeveloped by various stakeholders that include local leaders, farmers, pesticide sellers,representatives from the public health sector and social organizations were implemented.Stronger local policies on Pesticide Risk Reduction were promulgated and observedeffectively enforced in the pilot communes particularly with the GoV’s instruction on theinstitutionalization of the post of a local Plant Protection Staff at the commune level.Commune Cooperatives have initiated activities to link IPM-PRR Farmers’ Groups withprivate sector enterprises for marketing of safe vegetable produce under contract farmingarrangements. With initial funding support from the project, the government continued tosupport work on earwigs in three RCPs and expanded to three provinces, highlighting thechanged role of RPPCs from carrying out studies on testing pesticides to testing, rearing andutilization of biological control for pest management. Under the One UN project on CapacityBuilding and Policy Reform for Pesticide Risk Reduction, support to farmer research andtraining activities continued through 11 Letters of Agreements issued during the reportingperiod.In Cambodia, over the wet season (from June to Novemeber 2010) and the currentdry season (from December 2010 to April 2011), a total of 1,192 vegetable farmers (540female) and 505 rice farmers (172 female) were trained in 65 PRR-IPM field schools.Support continued for the implementation of 45 post-FFS activities participated in by 490vegetable farmers (237 female) and 240 rice farmers (106 female). In line with thedevelopment of Self-help groups, support has continued for 60 Farmers’ Clubs with a totalmembership of 914 (384 female) PRR-IPM FFS alumni. The Self-help group concept isenvisioned as a strategy to sustain IPM activities as well as a vehicle to address othercommunity concerns in the future.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Regional Progress Report - 3

In China, 135 season-long IPM-FFS with fortified PRR curriculum were implemented(with local government funds as part of committed counterpart funds for CSP budgets) inYunnan and Guangxi Provinces, involving some 3,754 rice, vegetable and fruit farmers.In Lao PDR, Two refresher training of PRR FT and evaluation and planningworkshops were conducted in late June–early July 2010 with a total 48 participants. IPMfield studies were implemented in 9 sites, involving farmers and trainers. Two pilot IPM-GAPFFSs on yard-long bean, involving some 30 farmers, were conducted in Ban Phonkang andBan Phonkham of Hinherb district, Vientiane Province from August – December 2010. Workon training materials continued, including publication and distribution of a poster onpesticides and health for use in community health and agricultural training centers.• Impact AssessmentA series of workshops and consultations convened by FAO during earlier reporting periodsled to the development of a robust framework for impact assessment as to assess theimpact of community education on pesticide risk reduction. Results to be obtained from suchIA work are intended for utilization in advocacy work as to encourage public and privatesector actors to engage in and scale up community education for pesticide risk reduction.With technical oversight provided by the Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University inBangkok, FAO is engaged into sub-contracts with independent research institutions taskedwith impact assessment and baseline survey work in Cambodia and Vietnam. Letters ofAgreement for the conduct of the Impact Assessment studies were issued to the HanoiAgriculture University (HAU) in Vietnam and to the Center for Development OrientedResearch in Agriculture and Livelihood Systems (CENTDOR) in Cambodia. The ImpactAssessment studies compare impacts of training on pesticide risk reduction between PRR-IPM and non-PRR-IPM farmers in experimental, exposed and control villages using the“double delta” research approach. Preliminary results from the Vietnam IA study werepresented by HAU staff at the FAO Annual Meeting on Community Education for PesticideRisk Reduction, held in Hanoi in November 2010. Documentation on impact assessmentresults of pesticide risk reduction training work in Cambodia and Vietnam are expected to bebecome available during the next reporting period. Using experience gained from carryingout the Impact Assessment study under the SWE-supported Pesticide Risk ReductionProgramme, the Hanoi Agriculture University in Vietnam is now engaged to implementlonger-term impact assessment of IPM-PRR training intervention supported under the OneUN-2 initiative “Capacity Building and Policy Reform for Pesticide Risk Reduction inVietnam”.• Regional Exchange, Workshops and Study toursThe FAO-RIPMP supported vision and strategy development among regional and nationalbasedGO-NGO SWE Programme partners for collaborative community education forpesticide risk reduction work in pilot convergence areas in each of the 4 GMS countries. Tothis end, FAO organized a workshop cum studytour in Hanoi and Thai Binh, Vietnam in June2010. Country NGO-GO teams were subsequently tasked with development of jointworkplans for collaborative pesticide risk reduction work as part of programme developmentfor the 2010-2013 SWE programme extension period. Initial workplans for joint GO-CSOwork were presented at the FAO Annual Meeting on Community Education for PesticideRisk Reduction, held in Hanoi in November 2010.Implementation arrangements and partners for collaborative actionThe Project headquarters for the “IPM component” are based at the FAO Regional Office forAsia and Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bangkok Programme Office is staffed with aChief Technical Advisor, a Regional Programme Development Officer and AdministrativeSupport staff. The project is being implemented in the various participating GMS countriesthrough National IPM Programmes, assisted by FAO-IPM project management units whichGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Regional Progress Report - 4

are staffed with national experts and administrative support staff. At country-level, networksof relevant, public and private sector actors have been established to assist in projectimplementation and to provide technical advice and overall directions for projectimplementation. FAO-RIPMP staff continues to participate in the Regional Project SteeringCommittee Meetings convened by KemI, the latest held as add-on meeting to the FAOAnnual Meeting on Community Education for Pesticide Risk Reduction, held in Hanoi inNovember 2010. These meetings are partly intended as regional forums among programmepartners (KemI, FAO, PAN-AP, Field Alliance) for networking, progress reporting andregional programme strategy formulation.Workplan for next reporting periodWith the recent project extension up to June 2013, workplans for the next reporting periodwill include the finalization of updated regional and country project implementation strategiesfor period July 2010-June 2013. Other regional events include a regional meeting toexchange experiences on curriculum development for pesticide risk reduction and a regionalmeeting on piloting the food safety curriculum and training materials, to be organized byFAO at a later to be specified location during the 1 st half of 2011. The FAO-RIPM willcontinue to be called upon for technical and programme development assistance for theimplementation of several regional FAO projects, including the regional TCP on cassavapink mealybug prevention and management and the regional fruit fly IPM project. Idem ditto,for numerous country-specific projects, including the One UN project in Vietnam and theIFAD Organic Chili Production and Market Access project in Cambodia. For further details,see workplan sections in country progress reports (Annex 2-5) and for regular news releaseson FAO-RIPMP supported work in the Asia region, see website:http://www.vegetableipmasia.org/News.html.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Regional Progress Report - 5

Annex IICountry Progress Report(July-December 2010)GCP/RAS/229/SWECambodia

3. Other Activities• Technical Backstopping: The National IPM Team carried out regularbackstopping visits to support all IPM trainers in the 9 target provinces 5 . Duringthese visits they held discussions with PCs, DTs and FTs as to improve technicalaspects and quality of FFS and other IPM field activities. Additionally, the PC inevery province also provided technical backstopping and undertook monitoring andevaluation activities to improve the quality of IPM activities in their respectiveprovinces.• Training Materials Development: The Project Coordinator joined an Editing Teamfrom the Department of Rice Crop and National IPM Programme to finalize aTechnical Manual on System of Rice Intensification (SRI). The technical manual willbe distributed to stakeholders in the next reporting period.• Impact Assessment Study of Training on Pesticide Risk Reduction: A Letter ofAgreement (LoA) was issued in November 2009 to the NGO CENTDOR to carry outthe Impact Assessment Study of training on Pesticide Risk Reduction. The activityis a follow up to the Baseline Study that was conducted in 2007 by the RoyalUniversity of Agriculture. The study design uses the Double Delta approach or thedifferences before and after training of control, exposed and farmers trained by thePesticide Risk Reduction Programme.During the report period, CENTDOR prepared the draft report and held discussionswith all concerned stakeholders for verification of the findings. The final ImpactAssessment report is expected to be submitted in next reporting period.• Cooperation with other development partners: The National IPM Programmeparticipated in series of discussions, as follows: 1) on September 16, 2010 withWorld Bank on providing funding support to the IPM Component under theCommunity-based Agricultural Productivity Project; 2) on July 12, 2010 with theUSAID-supported IPM-CRSP project team from Clemson University on plannedparticipatory action research with farmers; 3) on July 06, 2010 and November 18,2010 with the University of Washington to design a project on use of biomarkers(ChE blood tests) as to monitor the impact of the PRR programme; 4) on December10 and 11, 2010 with Srer Khmer, ATSA, CEDAC to develop the Country StrategyPaper for the extension of the Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme; and 5) a seriesof discussions with the SRI Secretariat to develop the technical manual and designfarmer training using FFS approach.• Policy support: The Deputy Director of the National IPM Programme participatedin discussions on the development of the Law on Pesticide and Fertilizer. TheDeputy Director of the National IPM Programme has worked closely with theMinister of MAFF in missions to IPM activities and meetings with farmers. As aresult the MAFF Minister and officials now endorse IPM as the most appropriateway to reduce chemical use and to protect human and environmental health andprovide strong support for expansion of the programme.5Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, Kampot, Svay Rieng, Prey Veng and TakeoGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 5

A.3 List of reports produced during the reporting periodTitle Author(s) # Pages Date Type of ReportReport on RefresherWorkshop for District IPMTrainersReport on RefresherWorkshop for FarmerTrainersNational Team 11(includingAnnex)National Team 17(includingAnnex)Dec2010Dec2010Workshop Report(In English)Workshop Report(In English)A.4 Workplans for next reporting period (January - June 2011)The main activities for the next reporting period will focus on Farmer Field Schools onPesticide Risk Reduction, post-FFS activities on rice and vegetable crops, Farmers’Clubs, Field Days, Farmers’ Congresses, commune workshops, coordination meetings,IPM trainer meetings, seasonal evaluation and planning meetings, community levelrearing and utilization of earwigs as a biological control agent, and finalization of theImpact Assessment Study of the Programme.B. INPUTSB.1 National Programme Leaders and Counterparts• H.E. So Khan Rythikun Director General of General Directorate ofAgriculture (GDA) and Director of the NationalIPM Programme, MAFF• Mr. Ngin Chhay Deputy Director of the National IPM Programand Director of Rice Department, GDA, MAFF• Provincial Coordinators One Provincial IPM Coordinator in every targetprovince. Total of 9 Provincial CoordinatorsB.2 International/National Professional and General Service Staff• Mr. Chou Cheythyrith Vegetable IPM Project Coordinator• Ms. Srun Khema Vegetable IPM Project Asst Coordinator• Mr. Chhit Mak IPM Training Officer• Mr. Tong Sokhan Research Assistant (resigned on 01 Nov. 2010)• Ms. Chea Lira Administrative Clerk• Mr. Ven Ratana Finance Clerk• Mr. Chhay Saran Driver• Ms. Alma Linda M. Abubakar Programme Development Officer, regularbackstopping missions throughout this reportperiodGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 6

B.3 Consultancy Missions during the Reporting PeriodActivitiesIFAD Supervision Mission,25-27 October 2010Technical backstopping on organic chili production24-27 October 2010 , 03-06 November 2010 & 06-09 December 2010Persons InvolvedMr. Jan Erikson, Senior Advisor, IFADMs. Niran Nirannoot, RegionalCoordinator, FAO RAPMr. Kaan Ritkhachorn,Consultant, FAO RAPB.4 List of Contracts Issued/ Ongoing during this Reporting PeriodActivitiesLetter of Agreement (LoA) for ImpactAssessment Study of the Pesticide RiskReduction Training Programme in CambodiaInstitutions InvolvedCenter for Development OrientedResearch in Agriculture and LivelihoodSystems (CENTDOR)B.5 Exchanges and Study Tours during the Reporting PeriodActivitiesOrganizer/HostingAgencyLocation Dates PersonssupportedWorkshop on Managementof Virus Disease inVegetableIPM CRSPCoimbatore,India11-17 July2010Mr. ChouCheythyrithIPM CRSP RegionalWorkshopIPM CRSPBogor,Indonesia19-24 July Mr. ChouCheythyrithInception Workshop for theArea-wide Asian Fruit FlyIPM ProjectFAOPathumthani,Thailand1-3SeptemberMr. ChouCheythyrithMr. Heng ChhunhyFAO IPMProgrammeAdministrative Staff MeetingFAOBangkok,Thailand6-8SeptemberMs. Chea LiraRegional Meeting onCommunity Education forPesticide Risk ReductionFAOHanoi,Vietnam15-17NovemberMr. Ngin ChhayMr. ChouCheythyrithMr. KeamMakaradyMr. Suon SengMr. Pou SovannMs. Pan SodavyRegional Training on IPMfor Fruit FlyFAOTien Giang,Vietnam7-14DecemberMr. Chhit MakMr. Hor SophalMs. Ly YanGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 7

B.6 Equipment Purchased during the Reporting PeriodNoneC. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONSProblems/IssuesAction taken to resolve them• Farmer Trainers who work closely with Clubleaders do not have a clear understandingabout revolving funds and Self-help Groups.More backstopping by DTs. was deemednecessary.• The National Team together with an Experton Self-Help Groups and Revolving Fund,from a local NGO, VADDHANAK,conducted a refresher training to increaseFarmer Trainers’ capacity to train ClubLeaders involved in Self-Help Groups andRevolving Fund.• The National Team updated and simplifiedthe booklet for Club Leaders to use inrecording savings, borrowings, lendings andfollowing up on financial transactions ofClubs.• Even after FFS participation, some farmersstill depend on chemical pesticides forcontrolling insect pests in their agricultureproduction.• IPM trainers and farmers have continued toset up post-FFS field studies,and Farmers’Club to find effective alternatives tochemical pesticides to control insect pests,and discuss with farmers on the hazards ofchemical pesticides as to increase theirawareness about pesticide risks.• IPM farmers are not motivated to grow safe,chemical-free and organic vegetableproducts because there is no premium pricefor IPM produce.• The FAO-IPM Programme is piloting anactivity in Kampong Cham province ongrowing organic chilli and other agricultureproduct following market based in order toget premium and fix price.• On the other hand, the BattambangProvincial Agriculture Department plannedto open a shop for selling safe/organicvegetable produces of two IPM Farmers’Clubs in Tamoeun commune following therecommendation of H.E. Chan Sarun,Minister of MAFF.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 8

D. ACTIVITY PROGRESS AND WORKPLANS AS PER OUTPUT IN COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER for Pesticide Risk Reduction project(GCP/RAS/229/SWE)OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodOutput 1.1 Functionalnetworks of programmepartners established onnational and regional level asto ensure planning andimplementation of morerelevant and effective trainingprogrammes, with a focus onpesticide risk reduction- Establish new - and strengthenexisting- functional linkages withresearch institutions, privateenterprises, traders andagricultural suppliers, and nongovernment organizations- During the reporting period, the NationalIPM Programme Coordinator and the FAOVegetable IPM Programme Coordinatordiscussed with the World Bank mission forpossible funding support for National IPMProgramme activities. The World Bank hasincorporated in the proposal support for 800FFS over four and half years from mid 2011to 2015. The proposal for the CommunityBased Agricultural Productivity Project(CBAPP) between MAFF and World Bank isunder preparation.- The FAO Vegetable IPM ProgrammeCoordinator discussed with Mr. KaanRitkhachorn, owner of Thai Organic FoodCompany (TOFC) to explore marketfeasibility for agriculture products from IPMFarmer Groups. TOFC will search for marketinformation and link IPM Farmers’ Groups tothe export markets.- On July 12, 2010, the Deputy of the NationalIPM Programme discussed with USAIDsupportedIPM-CRSP team from ClemsonUniversity on support for the National IPMProgramme for participatory action researchwith farmers focused on soil borne disease- Continue to identify and follow-upopportunities for collaboration andexchange with NGOs, localauthorities and other actors involvedin farmer training.- Continue collaboration with ThaiOrganic Farm on providing technicalassistance to farmers in organicagriculture production and providingaccess to export markets.- Conduct of participatory actionresearch with technical support fromClemson University under theUSAID-supported IPM-CRSPproject.- Provide coordination and logisticalsupport to University of Washingtonin implementing the project on ChEblood testing.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 9

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodmanagement using Trichoderma. The fieldactivities will be implemented in the nextreporting period.- On July 06, 2010 and November 18, 2010, theFAO IPM Programme Coordinator discussedwith Dr. Bill Daniell, Associate Professor ofDepartment of Environment and OccupationalHealth Sciences, University of Washington todesign a project on use of biomarkers (ChEblood tests) as to monitor the impact of thePRR programme in two target provinces(Battambang and Prey Veng). Collecting ofblood samples will commence in wet season2011.- Continue to collaborate with theNGO Forum on the production ofthe “Agriculture Watcher Bulletin” toshare information on pesticide riskreduction with farmers and otherstakeholders.- The FAO Vegetable IPM ProgrammeCoordinator was involved in editing the“Agriculture Watcher Bulletin”, a regularpublication focusing on agriculture productionand pesticide use. The bulletin is prepared bythe National IPM Programme and publicationis funded by the NGO Forum. The bulletin isissued every three months; issues Year 8, No.01 was published in late September and Year8, No. 02 in December 2010.- During the Regional Meeting on CommunityEducation for Pesticide Risk Reduction inVietnam, the National IPM ProgrammeDeputy Director and the FAO Vegetable IPMGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 10

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodProgramme Coordinator discussed with localpartner CSOs Srer Khmer, ATSA and CEDACon how to work together in pilot focus areas.The discussions led to the finalization of theNational Country Strategy Paper onCommunity Education for Pesticide RiskReduction for the extension of theprogramme.- Update country strategy paper toprioritize curriculum developmentand training interventions with afocus on pesticide risk reduction- A National Country Strategy Paper was jointlydeveloped by the National IPM Programme,CEDAC and ATSA detailing arrangements forworking together on Community Education forPesticide Risk Reduction.- Advocacy activities to be carried outby ATSA and farmer training to becarried out by the National IPMProgramme in Kampong Chhangprovince at two selected pilot focusareas to commence in March.- Develop a three-year work planon research and training needs,integrating monitoring andevaluation activities with a focuson pesticide risk reduction- Implementation of farmer field researchactivities (particularly in post-FFS activitiesand IPM Farmers’ Clubs) based on thethree-year workplan to strengthen researchin support of IPM farmer training.- Continue to develop researchlinkages to support field trainingOutput 1.2Fortified FFS, TOT andRefresher Training curriculaand training materialsdeveloped with focus onpesticide risk reduction,including IPM for new invasivepest/diseases, crops and- Continue to update thecurriculum for farmer training onPesticide Risk Reduction- Undertake action researchactivities involving agricultural- The results of the Impact Assessment studywere used as reference for reviewing the FFScurricula by IPM trainers Specific activitieshave been identified as to strengthen thepesticide risk reduction aspect of thecurricula.- In collaboration with the Asian Institute ofTechnology under a regional project, the- Farmers’ groups in four pilot siteswill carry out participatory actionGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 11

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodclimate change adaptationuniversities and private sector indeveloping IPM for new cropssubject to heavy pesticide usenational team has prepared plans forparticipatory action research on beststrategies to control fruit fly and melon flyresearch on fruit fly managementcommencing in March.- Curriculum development focusingon development of local riskmitigation/adaptation strategies toprepare communities forprevention and management ofnewly emerging pest/diseaseproblems- The Field Guide exercises on Organic Chilliwere translated and distributed to IPMTrainers- Prepare technical document onmungbean production- Update technical booklet onmanagement of vegetable diseases.- Compile the technical information onOrganic Chilli ProductionOutput 1.3 Capacity ofnational and private sectorprogrammes to train farmersin IPM and pesticide riskreduction strengthened andincreased.- Conduct 4 Refresher Coursesintegrating new modules on IPMand PRR, including riskmitigation/adaptation strategies fordealing with new pest/diseaseresulting from climate change.-- One Refresher Workshop for IPM Trainerswas conducted by the National IPM team atKampong Cham province on 01 - 04December 2010 involving 40 participants (12women) (Ref. section 2, p4)- One Refresher Training Workshop wasconducted in Kampong Cham province on 13-17 December 2010 involving 40 participants(10 women). (Ref. section 2, p4)- The IPM Farmer Trainers willprovide on-the-job training to allGroup Leaders who are managingthe Self-Help Groups and revolvingfund schemes.- Coordinate and arrange local and,if appropriate, overseas trainingcourses on specific issues- 18 Bi-monthly Meetings were conducted inthe 9 target provinces participated in by 37DTs (10 women) DTs and FTs 40 (11 women)who had been involved in IPM field activitiesin each target province participated in themeetings. (Ref. section 2, p4)- Organize 9 DT Meetings in the 9target provinces.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 12

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriod- 9 two-day Seasonal Evaluation and PlanningMeetings (Ref. section 2, page 4) wereorganized by PC with assistance from theNational Team. 77 IPM trainers (21 women)participated in the meetings.- Organize 9 Seasonal Evaluationand Planning Meetings in targetprovinces at the end of next dryseason.Output 1.4 At least 3,200additional farmers participatedin FFS and post-FFS PesticideRisk Reduction FarmerTraining and at least 50% oftrained farmers involved incommunity learning activitiesand implementation ofcommunity action plans forpesticide risk reduction.Thousands more farmers willhave indirectly benefited fromFAO technical support forNational IPM Programmesthrough participation in FFSsupported under nationalgovernment/other donorfunded initiatives.- Conduct 133 IPM-PRR FarmerField Schools- Facilitate 92 IPM-PRR post-FFScommunity learning activities(biocontrol testing, diseasemanagement, marketing, etc) andexchanges in Farmers’Congresses- During the wet season (June to November2010), 30 FFS on vegetables and 12 FFS onrice were completed with 757 vegetablefarmers (347 women) and 346 rice farmers(121 women).- In the current dry season (from December2010 to April 2011), 17 FFS on vegetablesand 6 FFS on rice are being conductedinvolving 435 vegetable farmers (193 women)and 159 rice farmers (51 women). (Ref.section 1, p2)- In the wet season (June to November 2010),13 post-FFS activities on vegetables and 7post FFS on rice were completed in thetarget provinces involving 194 vegetablefarmers (104 women) and 133 rice farmers(62 women).- In the current dry season (December 2010 toApril 2011) 19 post-FFS activities onvegetables and 6 post-FFS activities on riceare being conducted involving 296 vegetablefarmers (133 females) and 107 rice farmers- Continue to carry out 17 FFS onvegetables and 6 FFS on rice at thenine target provinces.- Continue to organize 19 post-FFSactivities on vegetables and 6 post-FFS activities on rice.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 13

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriod(44 females) (Ref. section 1, p2)- - Four Farmer Congresses were organized byIPM Trainers with assistance from theNational IPM Team in four provincesinvolving 298 participants (124 women).- Train farmers to produce earwig as bio-agentfor releasing vegetable fields to controlinsect pests.- Organize Farmers Congressesbased on the request fromProvincial Coordinators.- Train farmers to produce earwigs asbio-agent for release in vegetablefields to control insect pests.- Commune workshops andcommunity mobilization andformulation of about 250community action plans forpesticide risk reduction- Organize commune workshops or/and shorttraining on hazards of chemical pesticide intarget areas where chemical pesticide use isvery high.- Organize commune workshopsor/and short training on hazards ofchemical pesticide in two targetareas where chemical pesticide useis very high.- Start up 80 IPM Farmers’Clubs/Associations and Self-helpGroups and farmer networks- In line with the development of Self-HelpGroups, 46 IPM Farmers’ Clubs (24 forvegetable and 22 for rice) have beenorganized involving 363 vegetable farmers(176 women) and 315 rice farmers (124women).- Continue to implement IPMFarmers’ Clubs activities in thetarget provinces.- In the dry season (December 2010 to April2011) the organization of 10 IPM Farmers’Clubs on vegetables and 4 on rice involving168 vegetable farmers (61 women) and 68on rice farmers ( 23 women) is planned. TheSelf-Help group concept is envisioned as astrategy to sustain IPM activities as well as avehicle to address other communityGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 14

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodconcerns in the future.- Eleven Provincial Field Days were conductedby IPM Trainers involving 1054 farmers (514women). (Ref. section 2, p5)- Organize Field Days, based on therequest from PC in target provinces.Output 1.5 Staff trained forinternal monitoring andevaluation system for trainingquality control.National standards for FFS setat a national levelImplementation of FFSstandards initiated in fourcountries- Consolidate and implementparticipatory monitoring andevaluation system for IPM-FFS/PRR training programmes- Members of the National Team regularlyvisited field activities and held discussionswith Trainers to improve technical aspectsand quality of all IPM activities. They assistedin designing post-FFS experiments andoffered advice to improve data collection.They also monitored and evaluated theperformance of the IPM Farmers’ Clubs forimproving on group management.- Provincial Coordinators (PC) also undertookfield visits and M&E work and at the sametime provided technical advice to Trainers fortraining quality improvement.- Central Team members andProvincial Coordinators will continueregular monitoring visits to IPM fieldactivities and provide backstoppingto IPM Trainers.-Output 2.1 National and localgovernment providing policyand funding support for IPMand Pesticide Risk Reductiontraining- Implement pilot activities todemonstrate beneficial role ofIPM-FFS in governmentprogrammes on safe vegetablesand GAP- 44 chilli farmers (31 women) are growingorganic chilli under informal contractarrangements with Thai Organic FoodCompany (TOF). The farmers are attendingpilot FFS and post-FFS activities thatcommenced in November 2010 facilitated byIPM Trainers. Backstopping to the activity isprovided by a Consultant from Thai OrganicFood Company (TOFC). The project is jointlysupported by the IFAD-funded project“Enhancing Agricultural Competitiveness of- Continue implementation of (2)FFS and (1) post-FFS on organicchilli and explore best strategies toexport produce through ToFC.- Continue to seek financial supportfrom the Royal Government ofCambodia for implementing IPMfield activities.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 15

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodRural Households in Greater MekongSubregion” (GCP/RAS/217/IFA) and thePesticide Risk Reduction Programme(GCP/RAS/229/SWE).- The Director and Deputy Director of theNational IPM Programme have mobilizedfunds from the Government annual allocationfor MAFF in the amount of 100,000,000 Rielfor implementing National IPM Programmeand being used for the conduct of 7 FFS onorganic rice. The FFS were copleted in thewet season 2010 involving 245 farmers (133women).- The Programme Coordinator discussed withthe SRI Secretariat over a series of meetingson collaboration in the implementation of SRIactivities.. The SRI Secretariat will work withthe National IPM Programme in piloting 10FFS on SRI planned that were completed inthe wet season 2010.- Design, conduct and documentimpact assessment study amongIPM-FFS graduates, withparticular focus on pesticide riskreduction- The Center for Development OrientedResearch in Agriculture and LivelihoodSystems (CENTDOR) collected and analyzeddata as assess the impact of training onpesticide risk reduction. The draft ImpactAssessment report was submitted during thereport period.- In the next reporting period,CENTDOR will submit the finalImpact Assessment report. Thereport will be ready in time for themid-term evaluation of the project.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 16

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriod- PC, DTs and FTs participate in thepreparation of annual communeplans- PC, DTs and FTs continued to discuss withand convince Commune Councils to includeIPM-FFS activities in CIP and NGOs tosupport IPM FFS in their respective province.Some commune councils have proposedseveral farmer trainings on IPM in CommuneInvestment Plans (CIP).- PC and IPM trainers will be involvedin the CIP process for convincingCommune Councils about thebenefit of IPM FFS- PCs will continue to lobby NGOs tosupport IPM field activities in theirrespective province.- During the wet season, 42 FFS weresupported by NGOs and other projects inBattambang (35 FFS, Svay Rieng 2 FFS andKampong Chhnang 3 FFS). In the current dryseason, 15 FFS are being supported byNGOs and projects in Battambang (11 FFSon vegetable supported by CMAC and SvayRieng 4 FFS on vegetable funded byChildfun).GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 17

E. SCHEDULE OF WORKPLANS FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD (January-June 2011)OutputActivitiesJan. Feb. March April May June1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4Continue to identify and follow-up opportunities for collaboration and exchangewith NGOs, local authorities and other actors involved in farmer training. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xXContinue collaboration with Thai Organic Farm on providing technical assistanceto farmers in organic agriculture production and providing access to exportmarkets.x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x1.11.2Conduct of participatory action research with technical support from ClemsonUniversity under the USAID-supported IPM-CRSP projectx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xProvide coordination and logistical support to University of Washington inimplementing the project on ChE blood testing. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xContinue to collaborate with the NGO Forum on the production of the “AgricultureWatcher Bulletin” to share information on pesticide risk reduction with farmers x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xand other stakeholders.Advocacy activities to be carried out by ATSA and farmer training to be carriedout by the National IPM Programme in two selected pilot focus areas tox x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xcommence in March.Continue to develop research linkages to support field training x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xOrganize nine IPM Trainers’ Meetings at the nine target provinces. x x x x xConduct nine Seasonal Evaluation and Planning Meeting at every targetprovincesx x x x xFarmers’ groups in four pilot sites will carry out participatory action research onfruit fly management commencing in March. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xPrepare technical document on mungbean production x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xUpdate technical booklet on management of vegetable diseases. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 18

OutputActivitiesJan. Feb. March April May JuneCompile the technical information on Organic Chilli Production x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x1.31.41.5Carry out the participatory action research with farmers on fruit fly management x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xThe IPM Farmer Trainers will provide on-the-job training to all Group Leaderswho are managing the Self-Help Groups and revolving fund schemes.x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xOrganize 9 DT Meetings in the 9 target provinces x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xOrganize 9 Seasonal Evaluation and Planning Meetings in target provinces at theend of next dry season. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xContinue to carry out 17 FFS on vegetable and 6 FFS on rice x x x x x x x x x x x x x xContinue to implement 19 post-FFS activities on vegetable and 6 post FFSactivities on ricex x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xOrganize Farmers Congresses based on the request from ProvincialCoordinators.x x x x x xContinue to implement IPM Farmers’ Clubs in the target provinces x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xTrain farmers to produce earwig as bio-agent for release in vegetable fields tocontrol insect pests.x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xOrganize commune workshops or/and short training on hazards of chemicalpesticide in two target areas where chemical pesticide use is very high.x x x x x x x xContinue to implement IPM Farmers’ Club activities in the target provinces. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xOrganize Field Days, based on the request from PC in target provinces. x x x xCentral Team members and Provincial Coordinators will continue regularmonitoring visits to IPM field activities and provide backstopping to IPM Trainers. X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 19

OutputActivitiesJan. Feb. March April May JuneContinue implementation of (2) FFS and (1) post-FFS on organic chilli andexplore best strategies to export produce through ToFC. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xSubmission of the final Impact Assessment report by CENTDOR x x x x x x x x2.1PC and IPM trainers will be involved in the CIP process for convincing CommuneCouncils about the benefit of IPM FFS x x x x x x x xPCs will continue to lobby NGOs to support IPM field activities in their respectiveprovince. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xContinue to seek financial support from the Royal Government of Cambodia forimplementing IPM field activities. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Cambodia - 20

Annex IIICountry Progress Report(July-Dec 2010)GCP/RAS/229/SWEYunnan & Guangxi, P.R.China

Annex III: China PRCountry Progress Report for project GCP/RAS/229/SWEYunnan and Guangxi, P. R. ChinaJuly– December 2010A. COUNTRY STRATEGY, ACTIVITY PROGRESS, OUTPUTS AND WORKPLANA.1 BackgroundChina is the largest agricultural country in the world, with a population of 900 million farmerswhich account for over 70% of the nation’s total. China is also one of the largest producers ofagricultural products, such as grain, cotton, oilseed and horticultural crops. Over 1,600species of pests including diseases, insects, weeds and rodents have been recorded to attackcrops in China, causing crop damage and yield losses by the estimations of 10-60% annually.Both Yunnan and Guangxi are among the largest and year-round producing provinces ofagricultural products in China. Major crops grown include rice, vegetables, fruits andhorticultural crops.Pesticide abuse and overuse is still rampant in Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces and China asa whole. Farmers are overusing pesticides in desperate attempts to control pest and diseaseproblems, often to no avail! Intensive use of hazardous chemicals by small-holder farmers iscausing high incidences of farmer poisoning, serious disruptions of eco-systems anddamaging the environment. Residues of pesticides on crop produce also raise concerns forfood safety and have become major international trade barriers. To date, about 16 species ofmajor insect pests and mites, 12 species of plant pathogens and 3 kinds of weeds havedeveloped resistance to major pesticides in Yunnan and Guangxi. Overuse of pesticides inrice has led to the outbreaks of brown plant hoppers and associated yield losses in rice inrecent years. The (Feb. 2010) bulletin on the First National Census on Pollution Sources,published by the Chinese government, revealed that farmers' fields are a bigger source of watercontamination in China than factory effluents. The bulletin stated that the overuse of fertilizers andpesticides has sent agricultural pollution through the roof in recent years.Given the renewed attention and current prominent driving forces for pesticide risk reductionrelated to food safety, international trade facilitation and enduring environmental and healthconcerns, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture issued six new regulations to enhance pesticidemanagement in the year 2008. In particular, these new regulations are aimed at regulatingpesticide names, label requirements and registration procedures. Early in 2008, the Chinesegovernment released a now well enforced announcement on stopping production, distributionand use of five highly toxic organo-phosphorus pesticides, which represented some 60% ofthe total domestic pesticide market. The year 2008 was defined as pesticide registrationmanagement year by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture. At various levels the Chinesegovernment has taken concrete actions so that stakeholders like government officials,pesticide dealers, farmers, and manufacturers are aware of -and abide to- the newregulations. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture defined the year 2009 as pesticide marketmonitoring and management year so as to build a better national pesticide monitoring andmanagement framework to enforce the new regulations. As a result of effective policy andenforcement, China has phased out production and local use of all pesticides containingpersistent organic pollutants (POPs) by May 17, 2009 as required by the StockholmConvention. China has made great progress towards achieving agricultural products andproduction quality and safety. The recent policy reforms have positive bearings on the policyenvironment in which the national IPM program is being implemented.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 1

Pesticide risk reduction is high on the agenda of the Chinese government. The Chinesegovernment believes that training farmers in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is one of thebest solutions to reduce on-farm use of pesticides. IPM requires farmers to become‘ecology-literate’ and make well-informed crop production and protection managementdecisions. A vegetable IPM FFS impact assessment study conducted by the Yunnangovernment counterparts with FAO support during the 2004-7 period confirmed that IPM-FFStraining is more beneficial to farmers and resulted into better impact compared to conventionaltraining in terms of its impact on farmer income, the environment and farmer health. Pesticideexposure can be substantially reduced through reductions in pesticide applications as farmersapply IPM. Whereas the study revealed that the current curriculum of the IPM-FFS is focusedon developing farmers decision making skills, it noted that there is a need to fortify the FFScurriculum with modules on pesticide risk reduction.The FAO Vegetable IPM programme office, established at the Yunnan PPS premises inKunming in 2003, continued to oversee IPM and pesticide risk reduction project operations inYunnan and Guangxi. The Team Leader, based at FAO-RAP in Bangkok, undertook regularbackstopping missions to Yunnan, Guangxi and Beijing during the reporting period.For the year 2010, FAO’s contribution to activities and project operations in China under thepesticide risk reduction project was approx. US$66,000 with the greatest part (90%) fortraining-related expenses (approx. US$ 56,000). As counterpart contribution, NATESC andlocal governments funded approx. US$ 33,000 to support local PRR and IPM FFS and otherprogramme related training activities in Yunnan and Guangxi during the reporting period.Upon request, the national programme officer also worked as national consultant onagro-biodiversity profile and action plan development for FAO TCP project Enhancing foodsecurity and improving livelihoods in concert with environmental protection for farmers andherders in poverty-stricken ethnic minority areas of Western Sichuan Province during thereporting period.From July to December 2010, a number of activities were carried out in Yunnan and Guangxisupported by the Pesticide Risk Reduction Project (GCP/RAS/229/SWE). Some of theseactivities were completed during this reporting period, while other activities are still ongoing.These activities, challenges in implementation, and work plans for future activities aredescribed in detail in sections below. The interested reader is referred to the China CountryStrategy Paper for full details on objectives, outputs and indicative activities foreseen forimplementation under the Pesticide Risk Reduction project during the July 2010-June 2013period.A.2 Report on progress made towards achieving outputs during reporting period(Jul. to Dec. 2010)Through joint efforts made by various government counterparts and FAO, the Pesticide RiskReduction programme in China made good progress during the last reporting period as perwork plans outlined in the strategy paper. As Guangxi had not been earlier involved inprevious FAO-IPM supported training programmes, the main focus of activities during thisreporting period remained to support the Guangxi provincial government to establish apesticide risk reduction and IPM FFS programme. Particular emphasis was to fund FFS forTOT graduates to gain more FFS implementation experiences upon graduation from RTOTand show to the local policy makers the potential of FFS training approach for ruraldevelopment. This was done with the purpose to encourage investments of local governmentfunds for the development and up-scaling of local FFS programmes. In Yunnan, the fortifiedpesticide risk reduction curriculum developed was further tested and developed in FFS.NATESC, Guangxi PPS, Yunnan PPS and FAO IPM office provided coordination, M&E andGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 2

technical backstopping during the reporting period, as, where and when needed. A summaryof major activity progress/outputs is provided below:• Tested and refined a fortified pesticide risk reduction curriculum for integration in IPM andPRR FFS and FFS-follow-up training activities. In Guangxi and Yunnan, the fortified FFScurricula were pilot tested and refined in FFS, post FFS training activities. (refer to output2.1 in the table in section D for specific details).• Farmers Field Schools in Yunnan and Guangxi: 65 fortified FFS in Guangxi and 60fortified FFS in Yunnan, funded by the local government, were implemented in the year2010. See table below and refer to output 2.3 in the table in section D for specific details).• No. of FFS inGuangxi• # FFS per various cropscovered• No. of farmerparticipants• 65(Government funding)• rice (43), vegetables (12), fruit trees (7),Corns(1),potato(1),chufa(1)• Approx. 1,934 farmers (35% female, 65% male)• No. of FFS in Yunnan • 60 (Government funding)• # FFS per various crops • vegetables (35), rice (15), fruit trees (10)covered• No. of farmerparticipants• Approx. 1,820 farmers (48% female, 52% male)• Monitoring and evaluation: M&E activities were conducted during the reporting period forsafeguarding and improving training quality. Relevant staff from NATESC, Guangxi PPS,Yunnan PPS and FAO IPM office undertook M&E visits to training/ field activities duringthe reporting period where and when needed. (refer to output 2.4 in the table in section Dfor specific details).A.3 List of reports produced during the reporting periodTitle Author(s) # ofpagesDateCountry Paper for RegionalProgress ReportFinal report LOA 1003 ImpactAssessment WorkshopHu Xinmei, ShanXunan YangPuyun,ZhongTianrunType of Report16 July,2010 Progress Report(English)Shan Xunan 4 Dec.,2010 LOA finalreport(English)Final report LOA 1001 MengziTOT in YunnanFinal report LOA 0804Guangxi FFSShan Xunan 9 Dec.,2010 LOA finalreport(English)Shan Xunan 18 Dec.,2010 LOA finalreport(English)A.4 Workplans for next reporting period (Jan. to Jun. 2011)The emphasis of work-plans for the next reporting period will be focused on the completion ofunfinished activities in support of outputs of the 2007 country strategy paper for theGCP/RAS/229/SWE project. New activities are also planned based on 2010-2013 countryGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 3

• Continuous promotion of the programme as to incorporate FFS as major farmer trainingapproach in local governments’ crop production and protection extension programmes(refer to output 3.2 in the table in section D for specific details).• Training material development as to finish publishing and distributing the ecologicalguides developed with support from the FAO Regional Vegetable IPM Programme(project GCP/RAS/209/NOR).B. INPUTSB.1 National Programme Leaders and Counterparts1. National counterparts at central levelMr. Zhong TianrunNational IPM Programme CoordinatorDeputy Director GeneralNATESC, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing.Dr. Yang PuyunDirector, Pest Control DivisionNATESC, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing.Mr. Shan XunanAgronomist, IPM Programme technical executivePest Control Division, NATESC, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing.2. National counterparts at provincial levelYunnan Province:Mr. Zhou Jinyu (till Sep., 2010)Director, ProfessorPlant Protection Station of Yunnan Province, Kunming.Mr.Zhong Yongrong(as of Sep., 2010)Acting Director, Party secretaryPlant Protection Station of Yunnan Province, Kunming.Ms. Lu JianpingSenior AgronomistPlant Protection Station of Yunnan Province, Kunming.Ms. Li YahongAgronomist, section of pest control,Plant Protection Station of Yunnan Province, KunmingGuangxi Province:Mr. Wang KaixueDirector, ProfessorPlant Protection Station of Guangxi Province, Nanning.Mr. Wang HuashengChief AgronomistPlant Protection Station of Guangxi Province, Nanning.Mr. Qin BaorongAgronomist, section chief of pest control,Plant Protection Station of Guangxi Province, NanningGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 5

Ms. Li LiAgronomist, vice section chief of pest control,Plant Protection Station of Guangxi Province, NanningMr. Xie YilingAgronomist, section of pest control,Plant Protection Station of Guangxi Province, NanningB.2 International/National Professional and General Service StaffInternational long and short term staff:1. Mr. Jan Willem Ketelaar, Team Leader/CTA/PDO-China, Vegetable ICP, FAO-RAP,Bangkok2. Ms. Hu Xinmei, National Programme Officer, FAO-IPM office, KunmingB.3 Consultancy Missions during the Reporting PeriodActivities/Technical backstopping missionsPersons InvolvedNoneB.4 List of Contracts Issued/Ongoing during this Reporting PeriodCountries Activities InstitutionsInvolvedP.R.China Letter of Agreement in support of Coordination SupportServices for the Vegetable IPM/Pesticide RiskReduction Program in Yunnan & Guangxi Provinces(LOA201002, May to December 2010).• NATESC, MOAChinaB.5 Exchanges and Study Tours during the Reporting PeriodActivitiesOrganizer/Hosting AgencyLocation Dates Persons(supported)Participation inRegional Meetingon CommunityEducation forPesticide RiskReductionRegional Trainingon IPM for FruitFlyFAO Regional IPMProgrammeVietnam NationalIPM Programmeand the FAORegionalIPMProgramme(GCP/RAS/268/AIT)Hanoi andThai Binh,VietnamTienGiang,VietnamNov.15-17,2010Dec.7-12,2010B.6 Equipment Purchased during the Reporting Period• Mr.WangHuasheng• Mr.ZhongTianrun• Ms. Hu Xinmei• Ms.Sun Jing• Mr.Xie Yiling• Ms.Shan LihuaNo. Description Value (USD)1 NONEGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 6

C. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONSProblems/IssuesBetter communication between Yunnan PPS,NATESC and FAO China Vegetable Office,especially for FAO-funded activitiesCurrent four-month Training of Trainers modelis challenging for institutionalisation in localagriculture extension systemThe number of facilitators in Guangxi andYunnan needs to be increased for expansionof facilitators’ network.Action taken to resolve them• NATESC to ensure that YPPS improvetheir capacities to establish more closecooperation with NATESC and FAOChina vegetable IPM office.• Reinstitution of Pest Monitoring andControl Division in Yunnan PPSVarious TOT models will be developed andexperimented with in Yunnan and Guangxirespectively. It will be important to assesseffectiveness of various models.TOT is to be organised in Guangxi andYunnan to expand facilitators’ network andincrease FFS impact.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 7

D. ACTIVITY PROGRESS AND WORKPLANS AS PER OUTPUT IN COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPEROutputOutput 1.1:Programmeintervention needs andpriorities forstrengthening ongoingIPM field programmesin Yunnan and GuangxiidentifiedOutput 2.1:Fortified FFS, TOTand RefresherTraining curricula andtraining materialsdeveloped, includingIPM for new cropswith particular focuson pesticide riskreductionActivity fromWorkplan forPrevious PeriodConduct geographicalscoping and situationanalysis surveys as toassess crops andlocations with highestabuse of pesticidesPlanning meetings atnational and provinciallevelsDevelop a three-yearwork plan on programmeintervention needs,integrating monitoringand evaluation activitiesFormulation of countrystrategy paper outliningpesticide risk reductionimplementationstrategiesParticipation of keyChinese IPMtrainers/counterparts inRegional CurriculumDevelopment workshopfor Pesticide RiskReductionReview current curriculaand develop for fieldActual AchievementsGeographical scoping and situation analysis surveys are beingconducted as routine work for government interventions and statistics inPlant Protection extension system from central level to Township level.Data sets and reports on areas and crops prone to pesticide abuse andoveruse are available, continuously updated and utilized for programmeplanning and curriculum development.Jul.-Dec.,10Planning meetings were organised regularly as needed at national andprovincial levels as to provide input for project intervention and workplansformulation.Jul..-Dec.,10A three-year workplan was formulated as part of a revised CountryStrategy Paper for project GCP/RAS/229/SWE.Jul.-Aug.,2010Updated country strategy paper for the extended phase wasformulated for finalisation.Sep.-Dec.,2010No progress to report for the reporting period.Jul.-Dec.,2011Field visit has been taken to explore FFS marketing issue, Theconcept was exploredOct.-Dec.,2011Adjustments/Workplan for Next PeriodContinuingJan.-Jun.,11Implemented as planned.ContinuingJan.-Jun.,11Finalisation of updated country strategypaper for the extended phase.Jan.11Participation of key Chinese IPMtrainers/counterparts in Regional CurriculumDevelopment workshop for Pesticide RiskReductionApri.,11Continuing.Jan.-Jun.,11GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 8

OutputOutput 2.2:Fortified FFS trainingexperience sharingOutput 2.3Additional qualifiedfacilitators for IPMand PRR training andcommunity action isestablished inGuangxi and Yunnan,existing facilitators inGuangxi and Yunnanare strengthenedActivity fromWorkplan forPrevious Periodtraining on pesticide riskreduction, food safety,marketing etc.Organize somefacilitators from Yunnanand Guangxi to visit theother provinces whichconduct FFSConduct TOT on IPMand pesticide riskreduction in Yunnan andGuangxi respectivelyConduct Refreshercourses on pesticide riskreduction in Yunnan andGuangxi, covering riskmitigation strategies fordealing with new pestresulting from climatechange and food safetyActual AchievementsIn Guangxi and Yunnan, the fortified FFS curricula were pilot tested inIPM and PRR FFS conducted by (R)TOT graduates. The fortifiedpesticide risk reduction curriculum, piloted in Guangxi and Yunnan,was used as a model for further development and up-scaling of suchPRR training.Jul.-Dec.,10Concept note to strengthen FFS experiences sharing were explored,Jul.-Dec.,10The concept note on staged TOT in Yunnan and Guangxi weredeveloped.Jul.-Dec.,10The updated strategy paper for extended period has included RTOTon food safety and climate change. The RTOT will be conducted uponparticipation in regional workshop by key stakeholders in China on theabovementioned topics.Aug.-Dec.,10The Concept note on RTOT following the three-day PRR communityeducation was discussed.Aug.-Dec.,10Adjustments/Workplan for Next PeriodContinuingJan.-Jun.,11ContinuingJan.-Jun.,11Conduct Cross-province exchange visits inGuangxi TOT and Yunnan TOT.Mar.,11Organize RTOT to share experiences andstrengthen facilitation skills in Guangxi andYunnan respectivelyJun.,1110-day TOT will be conducted in Yunnanand Guangxi respectively to pilot PRRcommunity education models on PRR and toexpand the facilitators network.Mar.,11RTOT on PRR and IPM will be organizedYunnan and Guangxi respectively to sharethree-day PRR farmer training experiencesand upgrade participants on season-longFFS implementation.Jun.,11Output 2.4Strengthenedknowledge and skills80 FFS(50%FAO/50%GOCfunded) will beAn established cadre of some 50 facilitators in Guangxi havecontinued to implement FFS after graduation from RTOT conductedlast year. So far, 65 FFS funded by the local government have beenAnother batch of 65 FFS on PRR and IPM tobe funded by FAO will be implemented inthe year 2011 in Guangxi.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 9

Outputamong 5,400 Yunnanand Guangxi farmersto sustainablymanage crops withreduced risks ofpesticide poisoningActivity fromWorkplan forPrevious Periodimplemented in the year2010 by Guangxi TOTparticipants followingtheir graduation from theRTOT in Nov. in 2009.Actual Achievementsimplemented in 26 counties in 9 prefectures in Guangxi during theperiod January to June 2010. The target crops are rice (43 FFS),vegetables (12 FFS), fruits (7 FFS),potato(1 FFS),corns(1 FFS) andchufa(1 FFS)Approximately, 1,934 farmers (35%) female, 65% male)have learnt about sustainable intensification of agricultural productionby using IPM and other pesticide risk reduction methods. Based oncommunity surveys, risks associated with pesticide use have beenidentified. Community action plans to reduce risks have beenformulated and training on PRR has been implemented as part of afortified FFS training curriculum.Jul.-Dec.,10Adjustments/Workplan for Next PeriodJan.-Jun.,1160 local government-funded fortified IPM FFS has been implementedin the year 2010 in Yunnan. Target crops were rice (15 FFS),vegetables (35 FFS), fruit trees (10 FFS).About 1,820 farmers (48%female, 52% male) have been trained.Jul.-Dec.,10Conduct 80 short PRRfarmer training coursesThe concept of the short PRR farmer training courses was developed.Jul.-Dec.,10The staged TOT participants in Yunnan andGuangxi will conduct short PRR farmertraining courses upon graduation of theplanned TOT IN march.Apr.-May.,11FAO will issue a LOA tocover 40 fortified FFS onPRR and IPM uponsubmission of FFSworkplan while theNATESC will fundanother 40 FFS asagreed.LOA issuance has been delayed due to late submission of the FFSworkplan.Jul.-Dec.,10FAO will issue a LOA to cover 65 fortifiedFFS on PRR and IPM in Guangxi for theyear 2011 upon submission of FFSworkplan.Feb.,11GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 10

OutputActivity fromWorkplan forPrevious PeriodOrganize relevantcommunity IPM followup activities on pesticiderisk reduction andexperimenting with noveloptions for pestmanagementActual AchievementsTraining of FFS farmers related to design and implementation of fieldstudies in FFS was part of FFS curriculum. Farmers organize relevantcommunity IPM follow up activities on pesticide risk reduction andexperiment novel options for pest management after FFS graduation.Jul.-Dec.,11Adjustments/Workplan for Next PeriodContinuing.Jan.-Jun.,11Output 2.5:Strengthened internalmonitoring andevaluation system fortraining qualitycontrolOrganize FarmerCongresses forinformation sharing andfarmerConsolidation andimplementation ofparticipatory monitoringand evaluation systemfor IPM FFS programmeNo progress to report on for this reporting period.Jan.-Jun.,10NATESC, Yunnan PPS, Guangxi PPS and FAO IPM Office were inregular contact with FFS facilitators in Yunnan and Guangxi andvisited FFS follow up activities (eg. Farmer Cooperatives, PlantProtection Associations, Vegetable Associations and IPM villages).Jul.-Dec.10NATESC, Yunnan PPS, Guangxi PPS and FAO IPM office traveled tofield sites in Yunnan and Guangxi for program coordination,monitoring and technical backstopping when needs were identifiedand whenever possible as part of routine daily work.Jul.-Dec.10To be further explored.Jan.-Jun.,11Continuing.Jan.-Jun.,11Output 3.1:Impact Assessmentcase studies onsuccessful pilotmodels for pesticiderisk reductionfinalized andpublishedSelect FFS to developmodel Pesticide RiskReduction communitiesfor up scaling bygovernments inYunnan,Guangxi andelsewhere in China.The FFS Monitoring and Evaluation system have been implementedto safeguard and improve FFS training quality.Jul.-Dec.10Representative FFS were identified for model PRR CommunitiesDevelopment to explore and assess impact of innovative andreplicable models for upscaling by national mainstream plantproduction/protection extension programmes.The concept note for the construction of such communities has beenfurther explored.Jul.-Dec.10NATESC/YPPS/GXPPS will draft a conceptnote for the development of such pilot PRRcommunities to be submitted to FAO forfurther discussions if a LOA is needed.Jan.-Jun.,11Continuing.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 11

OutputActivity fromWorkplan forPrevious PeriodDesign and conductimpact assessmentstudies in thoserepresentative IPMcommunities as todocument and publicizeinnovative andreplicable models forexpansion.Actual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for Next PeriodJan.-Jun.,11Output 3.2Developed andpublished trainingmaterials on IPM fornew crops withparticular focus onpesticide riskreductionOutput 3.3Awareness on thebenefits ofcommunity educationfor pesticide riskreduction raisedamong farmingcommunities, theConduct impact studyresult presentation andpolicy recommendationworkshop fordemonstration pilotmodelsDevelop and publishtraining materials(ecological guides,training exercisesguides, leaflets, posters)relating to pesticide riskreduction, food safety,marketingDevelop anddeserminatepromotional materials forpopularizing the impactsand achievements ofIPM-FFS on pesticiderisk reductions throughTV, newspaper, radioNo progress to report on for the reporting period.Replicable and feasible models for community education and actionson pesticide risk reduction have been explored and promoted. Variousreports on the media have generally reported FFS impact on ruraldevelopment and pesticides risk reduction. Facilitators wereencouraged to document and promote their successful stories in FFSimplementation.Jul.-Dec.10Yunnan Vegetable Production Guide was print ready upon revision bythe national constants.Jul.-Dec.10Other IPM and PRR training materials including ecological guides,training exercises manuals, leaflets, posters were brainstormedproduced and distributed to local trainers and farmersJul.-Dec.10Advocacy/Promotion activities were carried out during the reportingperiod. Various TV stations/newspaper have reported on FFSprogrammes and on the implementation of Yunnan TOT. On theinternet, numerous websites nationwide have reported on the FAORegional IPM & Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme with regards toits achievements of training farmer experts, cutting pesticide use andimproving food safety and human and environment health. e.g GuangxiDaily, Farmer’s Daily,http:www.agri.gov.cn, http://natesc.agri.gov.cn,Continuing.Jan.-Jun.,11Print and distribute Yunnan VegetableProduction Guide.Mar.-Jun.,11Continuing.Jan.-Jun.,11Continuing.Jan.-Jun.,11GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 12

Outputgeneral public andpolicy makersActivity fromWorkplan forPrevious Periodbroadcasts, science andtechnology fairs…..Actual Achievementshttp://www.zhibao.net , http://www.gxny.gov.cn ,http://www.gxzb.com , http://news.gxradio.com, http://zhibao.jxagri.gov.cn,http://www.greenfood.org.cn,http://www.garcc.com, http://www.glnyw.gov.cn.http://www.mofcom.gov.cn,http://vegetableipmasia.orgAdjustments/Workplan for Next PeriodOutput 3.4:Local governmentproviding policy andfunding support forIPM and pesticiderisk reductionOrganize FarmerCongresses to shareand publicise communityaction plansHold policy workshops,disseminating theachievements of theimpact of IPM-FFS onpesticide risk reductionsto policy makerNo progress to report on for this reporting period.Jul.-Dec.10In Guangxi and Yunnan, policymakers and local press participated inopening and closing of FFS and TOT. In Guizhou, Tianjin and Jiangxi,FFS facilitators graduated from Guangxi TOT also got great attentionfrom local governments in FFS implementation. In all these places,local policy makers have enhanced their understanding of the benefitsand strengths of the IPM FFS approach on pesticide risk reduction andexpressed support for IPM activities and plan to employ FFS trainingmodel in locally-funded training programmes.Jul.-Dec.10To be further explored.Jan.-Jun.,11Continuing.Jan.-Jun.,11GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 13

E. SCHEDULE OF WORKPLAN FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD (Jan. – Jun. 2011)ActivityActivityJan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun.number1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 41.12.12.22.32.42.53.13.23.3Continue to invite international and nationalexperts to provide technical backstopping toFFS and other relevant trainingX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XFinalisation of country strategy paper for X X X X X X X Xextended phase(July 2010-June 2013)Publish training materials X X X X X X X X X X X XOrganise exchange visits X X X XOrganize TOT in Yunnan to explore PRRfarmer training and expand facilitators’networkOrganize TOT in Guangxi to explore PRRX X X Xfarmer training and expand facilitators’networkContinue to implement 65 fortified FFS in X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XGuangxiImplement 80 short PRR farmer trainingX X X X X X X XcoursesConsolidation and implementation of X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Xparticipatory monitoring and evaluationsystem for IPM FFS programmeModel communities identification anddevelopmentX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XTraining materials development X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X× ×Continuous promotion of the programme X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Yunnan and Guangxi, PR China - 14

Annex IVCountry Progress Report(July –Dec 2010)GCP/RAS/229/SWELao PDR

Annex IV: Lao PDRCountry Progress Report for project GCP/RAS/229/SWE(July - December 2010)A.COUNTRY STRATEGY, ACTIVITY PROGRESS, OUTPUTS AND WORKPLANA.1 BackgroundDuring this reporting period, the FAO-IPM Programme continued to work with the PlantProtection Centre (PPC), DOA, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Under supervision of anew DOA Director General, appointed after MAF reorganization in late 2009, an Acting PPCDirector with good support to the National IPM Programme was appointed. The ActingNational Project Coordinator (ANPC) duly resumed his duty with the National IPMProgramme as ANPC after completing a 3 month full-time training. The insufficient numberof qualified GOL counterpart staff assigned to IPM work remained a major constraint for theFAO supported project to mobilize its activities through government channels in full swing.As a result, some of the activities outlined in the workplan for July-December 2010 could notbe timely implemented. Despite of this enduring constraint, the FAO IPM Programmecontinued to provide various support mechanisms to strengthen the National IPM Program.This included the provision of financial resources under LOA and support for the assignmentof two interns while awaiting their recruitments as PPC government staff by GOL. As tocompensate for the lack of qualified counterpart staff, the National IPM Expert continued toplay an active role in direct coordination, implementation and technical support to projectactivities at various field sites in the Lao PDR.A.2 Report on progress made towards achieving outputs during reporting period(July- December 2010)Training activities and action research:• Two pilot IPM-GAP FFSs on yard-long bean were conducted in Ban Phonkang and BanPhonkham of Hinherb district, Vientiane Province from late August – December 2010/earlyJanuary 2011. These FFS activities were implemented in collaboration with PhonsoungAgricultural Development Project (PADP) funded by Oxfam Belgium and with technicalsupport from FAO IPM Programme. Twenty nine (29) farmers (including 3 women) activelyparticipated in all field activities of these two FFSs. The purpose of the FFS training was todevelop pilot models for IPM-GAP training aiming at facilitating better market access forfarmer groups. As a result, farmers learned more about adverse effects of chemicalpesticides and become aware of how to handle pesticides correctly in case needed. Thefarmers also learned about alternative pest management options to pesticides and were ableto produce clean and safe vegetables (e.g. IPM-GAP). As to monitor and ensure a quality ofIPM-GAP produce, samples of IPM-GAP produce were sent to PPC laboratory to test forlevels of pesticide residue. No pesticide residues were detected. A IPM-GAP producemarket outlet was set up and officially opened by Agriculture Section of PAFO and HinberbDAFO as a point for sale of IPM-GAP produce in early December 2010.• Nine field studies on vegetable pests and diseases management conducted in VientianeCapital and Province from August 2010 onwards. Three IPM farmers and 6 trainers(including one woman) are involved in these field studies. During the implementation periodof the field studies, National IPM Interns, under close supervision of the FAO National IPMExpert, regularly provided technical advice to the farmers and trainers. After completion ofGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 1

the field studies, the IPM Programme gave advice to farmers and trainers on how to writethe report. To date, seven out of nine field studies were completed. Field data collected byfarmers and trainers are being collected by National IPM Programme for compilation andanalysis.• Technical backstopping and/or monitoring & evaluation for field training activities wereregularly provided for farmers and facilitators by FAO IPM staff and National staff at centrallevel.Training Materials:• Revised version of additional session guides/field exercises on PRR was developed in Laolanguage for distribution to IPM and Farmer Trainers for use in facilitation of next pilotFortified FFS and PRR FT training;• Draft curriculum on IPM-PRR FFS (Fortified FFS for yard-long bean) in Lao language wasrevised and finalized;• Draft curriculum for farmer training on Pesticide Risk Reduction for farmers and farmworkers handling pesticides was revised in Lao language and finalized;• Draft of selected pesticide list was re-produced and being finalized by the National Expertfor distribution to IPM & PRR trainers for reference. This list is intended to be used asreference for selection of the least acutely toxic pesticides as per WHO classification;• Pending comments on proof reading by DOA on Lao version of the translation of aPractical Manual for Agriculture Producers and Exporters from English to Lao forpublication were discussed with PPC. In consideration of a written comment from Directorof Plant Quarantine Division of DOA, it was agreed that a maximum of three day meetingfor discussions and comments on draft translation is to be organized at DOA whilst FAO-IPM Programme is to cover for cost of coffee breaks and lunch allowances for allparticipants. Conditions set for all participants from three divisions and two centers of DOAare 1.) need to be good in English 2.) must attend the meeting and read draft translationprovided by the program before participating in the meeting. Acting NPC is requested tofollow-up on this matter with DOA.Public awareness raising activities:• Articles on the effects of pesticides on health and environment were continued to bedeveloped in Lao language for publication in local newspapers (Pasason) twice a week.These articles aimed to raise public awareness on risks associated with pesticide useamong readers nationwide.• The Lao National IPM and FAO IPM Programme, IPM trainers and students/volunteersfrom the National University of Laos jointly organized IPM presentation at ThatluangFestival in Celebration of 450 year Vientiane in November 2010 (see website article:http://www.vegetableipmasia.org/News.html). The presentation helped raise awarenessabout the pesticide risk reduction and IPM Farmer Field School training work supported byFAO among urban consumers of fresh fruits and vegetables in Vientiane and beyond. Theactivities included a display on past and present IPM and PRR training work, songscomposed by the IPM trainers with live music, a Q&A show on natural enemies and a roleplay to raise awareness on the negative effects of pesticides on human healthand the environment. The Vientiane public responded with great enthusiasm to thepresentations and participated with keen interest in all exhibition activities.• Two thousand copies of translation of poster on signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoningtechnically cleared by the FAO regional office has been published and widely distributed toall concerned;GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 2

• Draft posters on the proper pesticide handling have been developed and clarified with theCTA. A maximum of two draft posters to be forwarded to CTA for comments; and,• A short drama on proper pesticide handling (during mixing) produced for TV incollaboration with Media Division of MAF during last reporting periods was viewed and reshot.Final version is yet to be edited by TV through Media Division of MAF.A.3 List of reports produced during the reporting periodTitle Author(s) Pages Date Type of ReportCountry ProgressReport for periodJanuary - June 2010Report on theTraining of Trainers(TOT)on IPM-PRR inVientiane Province21-31 December2010Report on theRefresher Trainingand Evaluation &Planning Workshop ofFarmer Training (FT)on PRR conducted inSaignabouly andXieng KhouangProvinces 14 March -02 April 2010Report on healthstudy on the negativeeffects of pesticide onhealth & environment-ThongsavanhTaipangnavong &VornthalomChanthavong-ThongsavanhTaipangnavong,VornthalomChanthavong &National IPM team-Mr.ThongsavanhTaipangnavong,VornthalomChanthavong &National IPM team- Mr. ThongsavanhTaipangnavong,VornthalomChanthavong &Christopher Munk11 22.07.2010 Progress Report(English)12(excludingAnnexes)13(excludingannexes)13(excludingannexes)27.12.2010 Training Report(English)10.12.2010 Workshop Report(English)07.12.2010 Study Report(English)A.4 Workplans for next reporting period (January - June 2011)Training activities and Action research• Conduct 4 pilot PRR-fortified FFS in some selected districts of Vientiane Capital andVientiane Province (early March-May 2011).• Conduct a 3 day PRR FT in 52 villages of 26 districts in 4 provinces (VientianeCapital and Province, Saiyabouly and Xiengkhouang). At least 1,500 farmers areexpected to participate in these trainings (March-April 2011).• Conduct monitoring and evaluation in some selected villages of 4 provinces as tocontinue to assess quality and methodology of PRR FT to be provided by PRRtrainers, to provide technical back-stopping for field trainers and also to follow-up onthe status of implementation of 2009 community action plans on pesticide riskreduction (March-April 2011).GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 3

• Continue to conduct two remaining farmer field studies on insect pests and diseasesmanagement in Chili in Vientiane Capital (January - November 2011). Nationalprogramme is to continue to provide advice on how to collect field data for reportwriting for submitting to the programme for compilation and analyses. Results of thestudies will be used for presentation and discussion and also for planning for fieldstudies in next season if technically justifiable in a farmer forum expected to beorganized in May 2011.• In collaboration with Phonsoung Agriculture Development Project (PADP), conductIPM-GAP Post FFSs in two districts of Vientiane Province (Mid February-June 2011).• In collaboration with PADP finalized poster on IPM-GAP (January-March 2011)• Support pre and post-FFS community learning activities on PRR, IPM-GAP, etc.(January - June 2011);• Provide regular technical back-stopping for field training activities (January 2011onwards).Meetings and workshops• Farmer forum on field studies on vegetable disease management (May 2011);• Provide support for –and participate in- DoA Launching Workshop for the NewPesticide Regulation (Vientiane, 27 January 2011)• Project evaluation workshop (Mid February 2011);• Meeting for discussions and comments on proof reading of Practical Manual forAgriculture Export (Late February 2011).Project Impact Evaluation• Formulation of concept note and TOR for recruitment of external consultant toconduct project impact assessment (March-June 2011)Awareness Raising Activities• Continue activities on awareness raising through newspapers, posters and TV(January – March 2011).Training Material Development Activities:• Continue to distribute remaining poster on signs and symptoms of pesticidepoisoning already published to concerned departments, organizations, projects,agencies etc..• Continue to develop proper pesticide handling manual and posters, and field guideexercises related to PRR and IPM training (January 2011 onwards).• Organize discussion meeting needed prior for publishing a practical manual foragriculture export.B. INPUTSB.1 National Programme Leaders and Counterparts• Ms. Monthathip Chanphengxay, Director General, DOA• Mr. Viengsavay Sengsourivong, Director, PPC (up to October 2010)• Mr. Somhack Vongvixay, Director a.i., PPC (from October 2010 up to present)• Mr. Tiangkham Vongsabouth, Acting National IPM Project Coordinator• Mr. Phoumy Kanya, PPC Staff;• Mr. Somkit Sengsay, PPC intern;GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 4

• Ms. Sengsathit Phalakhone, PPC intern (recruited to be permanent staff of PPCin April 2010 and was transferred to insect unit of PPC in April 2010);• Ms. Somchanh , PPC Intern.B.2 International/National Professional and General Service Staff• Mr. Jan Willem Ketelaar, CTA with Duty Station in Bangkok and regular backstoppingmissions throughout this reporting period;• Mr. Thongsavanh Taipangnavong, National IPM Expert;• Ms. Vornthalom Chanthavong, Senior Administrative Assistant;• Mr. Vang Younny, Administrative Assistant; and• Mr. Bounmy Sisouphanh, Driver.B.3 Consultancy Missions during the Reporting PeriodCountry Activities Persons involvedLao PDR None N/AB.4 List of Contracts Issued/Ongoing during this Reporting PeriodCountries Activities Institutions involvedLao PDR Letter of Agreement in support of thedevelopment of the National Vegetable IPMProgramme and coordination/support servicesfor the FAO IPM Programme and its pesticiderisk reduction project in the Lao PDR ( August-January 2011)Lao National IPM Programme & PlantProtection CentreB.5 Exchanges and Study Tours during the Reporting PeriodActivitiesOrganizer/Hosting AgencyLocation Dates PersonssupportedTechnical Consultationand DebriefingMeeting ofFormulation Missionon EcologicalManagement andBiological Control ofCassava PinkMealybugInception Workshopfor Project “Area-wideIntegrated PestManagement of FruitFlies in the GreaterMekong Subregion”FAO RegionalFAO Regional IPMand AITBangkok,ThailandAIT, Bangkok,Thailand14-16 June20101-3 September2010PhoukhaothongSikaysoneMr. TiangkhamVongsabouth andMr. ThongsavanhTaipangnavongGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 5

ActivitiesFAO IPM RegionalAnnual MeetingRegional Training onIPM for Fruit Fly7-14 December 2010Organizer/Hosting AgencyFAO Regional IPMFAO Regional IPMand AITLocation Dates PersonssupportedHanoi,VietnamTien Giang,Vietnam15-17November201007-14December2010Ms. KhamphouiLuanglath,Mr. ThongsavanhTaipangnavong,Mr. Bandith and Mr.ThongdamPhonphichitMr. SomkhitSengsay,Mr. PhoukhaothongSikaysone andMr. KhanxaySomchandaB.6 Equipment Purchased during the Reporting PeriodNo Description Value (USD)1 1 unit of mobile phone Black Berry Bold serial # 21F8B1B7 526.85C. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONSProblems/IssuesThe number of qualified IPM staff at centrallevel and IPM trainers at local levels remainedinsufficient.Project activities could not be completelyimplemented in timely manner due to weakcapacity.Action taken to resolve them• FAO staff continued to provide capacity buildingsupport to the National IPM Program staff andinterns.• Critical discussion held during the team meeting toresolve outstanding problem.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 6

D. ACTIVITY PROGRESS AND WORKPLANS AS PER OUTPUT IN COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER for Pesticide Risk Reductionproject (GCP/RAS/229/SWE)OutputActivity from Workplan forActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for Next2.1 Functional networks ofprogramme partnersestablished as to ensureplanning andimplementation of morerelevant and effectivetraining programmes, with afocus on pesticide riskreductionPrevious Period• Collaboration with NALDE onIPM- FFS in Naxaithong Districtof Vientiane capital (September2010 onwards) and with SAEADon FT on PRR in SangthongDistrict of Vientiane Capital(September 2010);• None, as no activities implemented;• Regular meeting with project partner(Phonsuang Agriculture DevelopmentProject-PSADP) and NALDE;• Revised a draft country strategy paper forphase I project for extended period.Period• Establish new –and strengthenexisting- functional linkages withprivate enterprises, governmentand non governmentorganizations.• Continue to hold regularmeetings among projectpartners (e.g. Coordination andPlanning meetings, etc.)• Finalize country strategy paperfor extended Phase I projectperiod (2010-13) to prioritizePRR curriculum developmentand training interventions2.2 Fortified FFS, TOT andRefresher Training curriculaand training materialsdeveloped with focus onpesticide risk reduction,including IPM for newinvasive pests/diseases,crops and climate changeadaptation• Compilation and documentationof all revised training materialsfor distribution to trainers(October 2010)• Follow-up with regional officefor advice on a draft translationof poster on signs andsymptoms of pesticidepoisoning for artwork andpublishing (July-October 2010) .• Additional training materials developed andbeing finalized (field guide exercisesrelated to PRR training) were revised fordistribution to IPM facilitators and farmers.• 2,000 copies of poster on signs andsymptoms of pesticide poisoning publishedand distributed to relevant agenciesnationwide.• Fortified FFS curriculum and FT curriculumwith regards to pesticide risk reductionhave been developed.• Distribute revised trainingmaterials (February 2011) andcontinue to develop additionaltraining materials (January-June2011)• Continue to distribute posters toremaining agencies (January-March 2011)• N/A• Undertake action researchactivities involving agriculturaluniversities and private sectorsGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 7

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodin developing IPM for new cropssubject to heavy pesticideabuse.2.3 Capacity of national andprivate sector programmes,project partners to trainfarmers in IPM andpesticide risk reductionstrengthened and increasedby at least 30 trainers• Conduct IPM TOT coursemaking use of revised and newmodules for pesticide riskreduction (Late January – April2011)• Conduct Refresher Coursesintegrating new modules on IPMand pesticide risk reduction,including riskmitigation/adaptation strategiesfor dealing with new pest/diseaseresulting from climate change(August-September 2011).2.4 At least 2,800 additionalfarmers participated in FFSand Pesticide RiskReduction Farmer Trainingin some selected provincesof Lao PDR and at least50% of trained farmersinvolved in communitylearning activities andimplementation ofcommunity action plans forpesticide risk reduction.• Continue to conduct PPR FT infour provinces (VientianeCapital and Province,Sayabouly and Xiengkhouang)(Late August 2010 onwards)• Conduct pilot fortified FFSs insome selected district ofVientiane Capital and Province(October-December 2010)• Continue to support pre & post• Activities delayed to next reporting period.• Activities delayed to next reporting period.• None as no activities implemented.Organize farmer training on PRRin 52 villages in 26 districts of fourProvinces (March-April 2011)• Conduct four pilot fortified FFSs insome selected district of VientianeCapital and Province (March-May2011)• Community mobilization andformulation of community actionplans for pesticide risk reduction(March-April 2011)GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 8

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodFFS community learningactivities on PRR and diseasemanagement (August 2010onwards)Actual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriod• Facilitate post-FFS communityLearning activities (biocontroltesting , marketing, etc)• Continue to conduct IPM-GAPFFSs in collaboration withPADP (July-September 2010) &to be fully funded by OxfamBelgium;• Two IPM-GAP FFSs on yard-long beanconducted in collaboration with PhonsoungAgricultural Development Project inHinherb district, Vientiane province fromFebruary-April 2010 completed. Twentynine farmers actively and regularyparticipated in the field training activities.This activity was funded by Oxfam Belgiumand technically back-stropped by FAO IPMProgramme.• In collaboration with PhonsoungAgriculture Development Project(PADP), conduct IPM-GAP PostFFSs in two districts of VientianeProvince (Mid February-June2011)• Conduct farmer field experimenton vegetable insect pests anddiseases management (MidJuly-December 2010)• Nine field studies on vegetable pests anddiseases management conducted withfarmers and trainers in Vientiane Capitaland Province (Late August-December2010.)2.5 Staff trained for internalmonitoring and evaluation• Continue to conduct remainingtwo field studies on vegetablepests/diseases management inVientiane Capital and Province(July-November 2011), and toorganize farmer forum to discussthe results and study plans onvegetable pests/diseasesmanagement (May 2011)• Consolidate and implementparticipatory monitoring andGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 9

Outputsystem for training qualitycontrol.Activity from Workplan forPrevious Period• Conduct National TrainingWorkshop on M&E (LateOctober 2010).Actual Achievements• None. Activities delayed.Adjustments/Workplan for NextPeriodevaluation system for IPM-FFS/Pesticide Risk Reductiontraining programmes (once pertraining)• Continue to provide regulartechnical backstopping to IPMfacilitators conducting (August-December 2010).• Organize projectimplementation evaluationmeeting (Late August 2010)• Regular back-stopping for field trainingactivities was provided for facilitators andfarmers.• Activity delayed to next reporting period.• Conduct national training andworkshops on monitoring andevaluation system (March 2011)• Regular follow up by IPM trainerson implementation of CommunityAction Plans for pesticide riskreduction (2 times/year)• Continue to provide regulartechnical backstopping to IPMfacilitators conducting (January-June 2011)• Project implementation evaluationmeeting (mid-late February 2011)• Project impact assessment byExternal Consultants (March-June 2011.)2.6 National and localgovernment providing policyand funding support for IPMand Pesticide RiskReduction training• Implement pilot activities todemonstrate beneficial role ofIPM-FFS in governmentprogrammes on safe vegetablesand GAP (2012)• Develop model Pesticide RiskReduction communities for upscaling by Lao government(March-April 2011)GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 10

OutputActivity from Workplan forPrevious PeriodActual AchievementsAdjustments/Workplan for NextPeriod• Design, conduct and documentimpact assessment study amongIPM-FFS graduates, withparticular focus on pesticide riskreduction (Early 2012).• Continue to release the articleson pesticide effects on healthand environment on localnewspapers (July 2010onwards).• Awareness raising articles published onlocal newspapers twice a week;• A short drama on correct way of mixingpesticides produced in collaboration withMedia Division of MAF was viewed and reshotand being edited by Lao National TVthrough the Media Division.• Popularize the impacts of IPM-FFS and pesticide risk reductiontraining through TV, newspaperand radio broadcasts (2012).Awareness raising articles onlocal newspapers to be continued(January-March 2011).GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 11

E. SCHEDULE OF WORKPLANS FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD (January-June 2011)Output # Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun.• Establish new –and strengthen existing- functional linkages with privateenterprises, government and non government organizations. xxxxxxxx2.1• Continue to hold regular meetings among project partners (e.g. Coordinationand Planning meetings, etc.) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• Finalize country strategy paper for extended Phase I project period (2010-13) to prioritize PRR curriculum development and training interventions xxxxxx• Distribute revised training materials (February 2011) and continue to developadditional training materials (January-June 2011) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx2.2• Continue to distribute posters to remaining agencies (January-March 2011)xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx2.3• Undertake action research activities involving agricultural universities andprivate sectors in developing IPM for new crops subject to heavy pesticideabuse• N/A• Organize farmer training on PRR in 52 villages in 26 districts of fourProvinces (March-April 2011) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• Conduct four pilot fortified FFSs in some selected district of Vientiane Capitaland Province (March-May 2011) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• Community mobilization and formulation of community action plans forpesticide risk reduction (March-April 2011) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx2.4• Facilitate post-FFS community Learning activities (biocontrol testing,marketing, etc) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• In collaboration with Phonsoung Agriculture Development Project (PADP),conduct IPM-GAP Post FFSs in two districts of Vientiane Province (MidFebruary-June 2011)• Continue to conduct remaining two field studies on vegetablepests/diseases management in Vientiane Capital and Province (July-November 2011), and to organize farmer forum to discuss the results andstudy plans on vegetable pests/diseases management (May 2011)xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 12

Output # Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun.• Consolidate and implement participatory monitoring and evaluation systemfor IPM-FFS/Pesticide Risk Reduction training programmes (once perxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxtraining)• Conduct national training and workshops on monitoring and evaluationsystem (March 2011) xxxxxxxx2.5• Regular follow up by IPM trainers on implementation of Community ActionPlans for pesticide risk reduction (2 times/year) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• Continue to provide regular technical backstopping to IPM facilitatorsconducting (January-June 2011) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• Project implementation evaluation meeting (mid-late February 2011)xxxxxxxx• Project impact assessment by External Consultants (March-June 2011)xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx2.6• Develop model Pesticide Risk Reduction communities for up scaling by Laogovernment (March-April 2011) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx• Awareness raising articles on local newspapers to be continued (January-March 2011). xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Lao PDR - 13

Annex VCountry Progress Report(July-December 2011)GCP/RAS/229/SWEVietnam

Annex V VietnamProgress Report for project GCP/RAS/229/SWE(July to December 2010)A.COUNTRY STRATEGY, ACTIVITY PROGRESS, OUTPUTS AND WORKPLANA.1 BackgroundThe National IPM Programme in Vietnam was established in 1990 with support from FAO toaddress concerns regarding heavy reliance on chemical inputs in crop production andprotection, negatively affecting smallholder farmers, their livelihoods, consumer health andthe environment. The implementation of the FAO Inter-country Programme for IPM on ricewas carried out from 1992-2002. A network of farmer field school (FFS) facilitators wasestablished nationwide that trained about 1,132,654 farmers (40% female) in rice IPM.Following the success with the rice programme, other crops like maize, sweet potato,vegetables and estate crops (such as tea) became targeted for IPM implementation onsmaller scale in specific areas supported by various donors (e.g., Danish InternationalDevelopment Agency - Danida) and national and international NGOs (e.g., CIDSE andSoutheast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment – SEARICE, Oxfam-America/Hong Kong). Research institutions, local (e.g., National Institute of Plant Protection- NIPP) as well as international (e.g., International Potato Center), have also supported workon IPM development.The FAO Regional Vegetable IPM Programme provided support to the National IPMProgramme for implementation of IPM farmer training during the last decade. From 1996-2001, a cadre of vegetable IPM trainers (132) has been trained and around 22,000 farmersgraduated from season-long IPM FFS. By the end of the second phase of the FAO RegionalVegetable IPM Programme in 2008, it had covered 23 vegetable-growing provincesthroughout Vietnam 1 and had organized 170 FAO-funded vegetable IPM FFS, 45 LToTassociatedFFS and five pilot FFS under the revolving-fund mechanism, training about 6,600farmers. The Plant Protection Department (PPD) under the Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment (MARD) is the responsible implementation agency of the programme inVietnam, having the official mandate for plant protection extension. Field implementation ofactivities is done through provincial Plant Protection Sub-Departments (PPSD).Over the years, there has been a clear shift in main funding sources for farmer training.Whereas initially all training was funded from external donor sources, local governments atprovincial level are now the major funding sources for IPM FFS training, having provided,since 2001, an estimated $6,000,000 under safe vegetable programmes. In tandem withthese developments, FAO - in recent years - has shifted its technical assistance approachfrom developing a stand-alone IPM farmer training programme towards strengthening keygovernment capacity to implement, and provide monitoring and evaluation support for,quality IPM training within the context of national and provincial government-fundedprogrammes in support of the National Programme for Food Safety.Despite the success demonstrated by IPM farmer training programmes, small-holder farmerscontinue their practice of intensive use of hazardous chemicals. Given the renewed attentionand current prominent driving forces for pesticide risk reduction related to food safety,1 Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh city, Ha Tay, Lam Dong, Hai Duong, Lao Cai, Da Nang, QuangNam, Tien Giang, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, An Giang, Tay Ninh, Ha Tinh, Hung Yen, Yen Bai,Dac Nong, Dac Lac, Nghe An, Long An and Thai BinhGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 1

international trade facilitation and enduring environmental and health concerns, the need forstrong Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and good agricultural practices farmer trainingprogrammes is greater than ever. There is also a need for work to develop stronger pest andpesticide management policies and enhance capacity to set up associated regulatorysystems and their enforcement.Vietnam is one of only 2 pilot countries in Asia for the global exercise on “One UN”, initiatedas part of the UN reform process. Under the “One UN”, the work of 14 resident UNorganizations in Viet Nam will be integrated into a single planning framework to improvecoordination and coherence, and help the UN in Viet Nam “Deliver as One”. Within thecontext of the “One UN Plan 2”, FAO assisted MARD’s Plant Protection Department in thepreparation of a proposal for support to “Capacity Building and Policy Reform for PesticideRisk Reduction in Vietnam”. The project will make available an additional $1.8M for threeyears (2009-11) to expand work on IPM and pesticide risk reduction and pesticide policies inVietnam within the context of the National Programme for Food Safety. The project will buildon capacities and linkages/collaborations established during the implementation of FAO’sRegional IPM Programme’s assistance to the Vietnam National IPM Programme. This OneUN support is seen as a way to expand and complement activities under the currentSwedish-supported FAO Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme. The One UN project becameoperational in October 2009. Implementation of field activities under the National IPMProgramme started in November 2009 and will continue until 31 December 2011.The specific objectives for the 2007-2009 period as formulated in the Vietnam CountryStrategy Paper for the Pesticide Risk Reduction Project are as follows:• To enhance the capacity of the Vietnam National IPM Programme, including othergovernment and non-government agencies, and farmer groups, to implement quality IPMtraining and action research activities with small holder vegetable, rice and fruit farmers,particularly in support of local governments’ Safe Vegetable Programmes resulting inimproved livelihoods, healthier and sustainable crop production and pesticide riskreduction;• To develop, document and disseminate information on successful pilot models forcommunity education for pesticide risk reduction to generate public sector and policysupport from PPD, MARD and other sectors at all levels.A.2 Report on progress made toward achieving outputsField Activities 2Field studies:During the report period, a total of 75 farmers (9 women) in Soc Trang province carried outfield studies on composting and the use of the antagonistic fungus Trichoderma onvegetable diseases. The field studies implemented for a full season (September-December2010), provided opportunity for farmers to meet weekly to monitor their experiments anddiscuss special topics Initial findings of the studies on the use of Trichoderma treatedcompost show a reduction in the use of chemical fertilizer by 25%, improved crop health asdemonstrated by less insect/pest incidence and increased productivity (20-25%)demonstrated by the number of fruits and harvesting times (longer fruiting period) forcucumber and bitter melon. The reduction of disease incidence as a result of usingTrichoderma translates into a reduction of chemical pesticides for disease management. IPM2 Unless otherwise specified, the field activities listed were wholely supported withGCP/RAS/229/SWE fundsGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 2

Trainers from the Plant Protection Sub Department (PPSD) facilitated the activities designedto increase farmers’ skills and knowledge in strategies to reduce pesticide risks and promotefood safety.Development of Alternative Pest Management Strategies to Reduce Pesticide Risk:Work on mass rearing and utilization of earwigs as biological control agent continued atthree Regional Plant Protection Centers (Nghe An, Hung Yen and Quang Ngai). The use ofearwigs was introduced to replace farmers’ high use of pesticides for control of major pestssuch as aphids in sugar cane (Nghe An), beetles in coconuts (Quang Ngai), pod borers ingreen beans, and DBM on cabbage (Hung Yen and Nghe An). IPM FFS alumni groups arealso rearing the predator at the community level and are carrying out field releases toaugment natural populations. During the reporting period, a workshop was held in eachregion (Nghe An, Hung Yen and Quang Ngai) to introduce the predator to technical stafffrom PPSDs under the three Regional Centers. During the reporting period, funding foractivities still came from the government to support work on earwigs, highlighting thechanged role of RPPCs from carrying out studies on testing pesticides to testing, rearing andutilization of biological control for pest management. With crucial initial FAO catalyzingsupport and continued government support, the RPPCs now adapt their workplans,responding to changing demands from farmers, consumers and local/national governmentsgiven the current interest in food safety and pesticide risk reduction. With Governmentfunding, mass rearing and utilization of earwigs have been expanded to the provinces of HaNoi, Hai Duong and Quang Ninh during the reporting period.Other ActivitiesImpact Assessment Study on PRR TrainingUnder the ongoing Letter of Agreement (LoA) between FAO and the Hanoi AgricultureUniversity, issued in October 2009, work on the draft final Impact Assessment Study reportwas carried out. The activity is a follow up to the Baseline Study that was conducted by theUniversity in 2007. The study design uses the Double Delta approach or the differencesbefore and after training of control, exposed and farmers trained by the Pesticide RiskReduction Programme. Preliminary study findings were presented by HAU staff at the FAORegional Meeting on Community Education for Pesticide Risk Reduction, held in Hanoi inNovember 2010.Technical BackstoppingMembers of the National IPM Team carried out backstopping visits to support IPM Trainersand field activities. During these visits they held discussions with IPM Trainers and providedsuggestions as to improve technical aspects and quality of FFS and other IPM field activities.Coordination and Backstopping to Activities under One-UN Project(UNJP/VIE/041/UNJ)Funds for implementation of activities for the project Capacity Building and Policy Reform forPesticide Risk Reduction in Vietnam under One UN-2 Initiative became available in October2009. Since then, the FAO Regional IPM Programme has been engaged in technical supportand programme development, including the preparation of Letters of Agreements (LOAs), forthe operationalization of One UN Project supported field activities. LOAs issued during thereporting period covered the following activity areas:GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 3

(1) Community Education Programmes on PRR in two new provinces (Hai Duongand Ho Chi Minh). The community education programme is designed to strengthencommunity ownership in pilot rural communities for planning, management andimplementation of the pesticide risk reduction activities. Action plans developed by variousstakeholders that include local leaders, farmers, pesticide sellers, representatives from thepublic health sector and social organizations were implemented. Stronger local policies onPesticide Risk Reduction were promulgated and observed effectively enforced in the pilotcommunes particularly with the GoV’s instruction on the institutionalization of the post of alocal Plant Protection Staff at the commune level. The Letter of Agreement was entered intobetween FAO Vietnam and PPD-MARD on 10 December 2009 and was closed on 31October 2010.(2) Community Level Management of Plant Hoppers and Associated Virus Diseasesin nine provinces (Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ninh Binh, Bac Giang, QuangNam, Hai Duong and Hai Phong). Activities under the LoA include: (1) capacity building fortechnical staff and farmers on community level management of plant hoppers andassociated viruses with solid ecological basis; (2) farmer-led field studies to find out effectiveand suitable methods for the management various species of plant hoppers; (3) designingactivities that will strengthen farmers’ knowledge on monitoring, ecology and biology ofvarious species of plant hoppers, its natural enemies, and associated virus diseases; and (4)awareness raising for concerned stakeholders and policy makers on the root causesassociated with outbreaks of plant hoppers and ecologically sound management strategiesfor plant hoppers. The Letter of Agreement was entered into between FAO Vietnam andPPD-MARD on 01 April 2010 and was closed on 31 October 2010.(3) Capacity Building Activities – Technical Training and Refresher Courses onPesticide Risk Reduction – for Technical Staff and IPM Trainers. The curriculum focused onstrategies to strengthen the pesticide risk reduction aspect of FFS, baseline survey invegetable growing areas and regulations on pesticide management in the production of safevegetables. The Letter of Agreement was entered into between FAO Vietnam and PPD-MARD on 24 May 2010 and was closed on 31 August 2010.(4) Seminars for Commune Leaders on Ecological Management of Rice VirusVectors and Associated Virus Diseases in five provinces (Ha Noi, Hai Duong, Thai Binh, CanTho and Soc Trang). The seminars addressed the lack of information on ecologically-soundpractices to manage virus vectors and associated virus diseases that can result inuninformed decisions by local government leaders to use pesticides. Such indiscriminateuse of pesticides is likely to contribute to more problems caused by destroying the balanceof the ecosystem, e.g, killing natural enemies of the vectors that could otherwise control theinsect pest populations. The seminars are aimed at raising awareness among CommuneLeaders on Ecological Management of Rice Virus Vectors and Associated Virus Diseases.The Letter of Agreement was entered into between FAO Vietnam and PPD-MARD on 24May 2010 and was closed on 30 November 2010.(5) Capacity Building Activities to Address Sugarcane Grassy Shoot Disease. Theactivities prepared IPM Trainers to carry out FFS on sugarcane as well as design andimplement pilot models for community-wide management of sugarcane grassy shootdisease. The technical assistance resulted in the identification of strategies for sustainableand profitable sugar cane production. Among the strategies identified in collaborative workby farmers, researchers, extension and the private sector is the improvement of watermanagement practices reported to have increased productivity by 20% and reducedpopulations of plant hoppers. The Letter of Agreement was entered into between FAOVietnam and PPD-MARD on 01 January 2010 and was closed on 31 December 2010.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 4

(6) Farmer Field Schools on Pesticide Risk Reduction and Safe VegetableProduction in compliance with VietGAP/GAP. Three Letters of Agreements were entered intobetween FAO Vietnam and PPD-MARD during the reporting period to implement FarmerField School (FFS). The details of these LoAs are as follows:- Under the LoA, entered into on 15 December 2009 and closed on 31 July 2010, atotal of 2,995 farmers (1,429 women) were trained in 100 FFS in 22 provinces 3 .- Under the LoA, entered into on 15 July 2010 and closed on 30 November 2010, atotal of 2,640 farmers (1,311 women) were trained in 88 FFS in the same 22provinces.- Under an ongoing LoA, entered into on 15 November 2010, a total of 1,710 farmers(814 women) are currently participating in 57 FFS in the same 22 provinces.About 30 farmers are normally selected to participate in the season-long and discoverybasedIPM-PRR FFS. The Trainers in these FFS are alumni of the Refresher Course held inHung Yen RPPC (September 2009), Quang Ngai RPPC (August 2009) and Phu Yen (May2010). The new curriculum introduces into the FFS aspects of community-level PRRprogrammes, regulations on production and trading of safe vegetables applying VietGAP,regulations on pesticide management in the production of safe vegetables, and the use ofEnvironmental Impact Quotient in evaluating environmental impact of pesticide use in controland IPM fields. The duration of the FFS has been extended to 17 instead of 14 weeks toaccommodate the revised curriculum. In these FFS, the farmers decided on 1-3 vegetablecrops to study for the whole crop season. The farmers carry out a participatory rapidappraisal (including mapping the flow of pesticides in the community, inventory of localpesticides shops and informal interviews with different stakeholders of the communityincluding local leaders, other farmers, etc.). Provincial governments continue to have aninterest and todate have provided an estimated funding of about $6,000,000 for FFS tosupport the National Programme for Food Safety.(7) Training of Trainers (ToT) for Community Education Programmes on PesticideRisk Reduction and Safe Vegetable Production in compliance with VietGAP/GAP. TwoLetters of Agreements were entered into between FAO Vietnam and PPD-MARD during thereporting period to implement ToTs. The details of these LoAs are as follows:- Under the LoA, entered into on 31 July 2010 and closed on 31 December 2010, atotal of 30 Trainers (15 women) were trained in Quang Ngai Regional PlantProtection Center from 15 provinces 4 .- Under the LoA, entered into on 31 July 2010 and closed on 31 December 2010, atotal of 30 Trainers (19 women) were trained in Hung Yen Regional Plant ProtectionCenter from 12 provinces 5 .The ToT is intended to prepare field staff, in particular a younger generation of newlyrecruited staff from concerned Plant Protection Sub Departments, to facilitateCommunity Education Programmes on Pesticide Risk Reduction and Safe Food3 Bac Giang, Can Tho, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Ha Nam, Hanoi, Ha Tinh, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh, Khanh Hoa, LamDong, Long An, Nam Dinh, Nghe An, Phu Yen, Quang Nam, Hung Yen, Soc Trang, Tien Giang, Thai Binh, Vinh Phuc4 Phu Yen, Binh Dinh, Da Nang, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Ha Tinh, Kon Tum, Khanh Hoa, Nghe An, Phu Yen, Quang Binh,Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, TT Hue5Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Thanh Hoa, Hai Duong, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Yen Bai, RPPCGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 5

Production in compliance with VietGAP/GAP by enhancing their IPM-PRR-GAPknowledge base and skills as well as use of participatory training methodologies.IPM-PRR Trainers develop skills required to be able to:• Facilitate learning of science (science and farmers);• Utilize nonformal education methods and approaches;• Facilitate quality ToF, FFS, and follow-up activities;• Assist communities in organizing and managing themselves to carry out IPM-Pesticide Risk Reduction and Safe Vegetable Production programmes.(8) Baseline Study for Impact Assessment of PRR Training. Using the experiencegained from carrying out the Impact Assessment study under the SWE-supported PesticideRisk Reduction Programme, the Hanoi Agriculture University continued work on the BaselineStudy for longer-term impact assessment of training on PRR under the One UN-2 initiative“Capacity Building and Policy Reform for Pesticide Risk Reduction in Vietnam”. The draftfinal report on work done in Hai Duong province and Ho Chi Minh City was submitted duringthe reporting period. The study design uses the Double Delta approach or the differencesbefore and after training of control, exposed and farmers trained by the Pesticide RiskReduction Programme.A.3 List of reports produced during the reporting periodTitle Author(s) # Pages Date Type of ReportMr. Nguyễn HuyGiápModel of Safe VegetableProduction in Compliance withGAP Through Enhancement ofCommune-based PesticideManagementPesticide Management andVietGAP Oriented SafeVegetableProduction, Processing andMarketingVan Duc commune, Gia Lamdistrict, HanoiHanoi PlantProtection SubDepartment3 pp 13November20104 pp 13November2010Briefing kit forRegional Meetingon CommunityEducation on PRRBriefing kit forRegional Meetingon CommunityEducation on PRRA.4 Work-plans for next reporting period (January to June 2011)Workplans for the next reporting period will focus on farmer field studies, development ofalternative pest management strategies to reduce pesticide risks, Refresher Course,designing and setting up a model for citrus production in compliance with GAP/VietGAPstandard (Nghe An), designing and setting up a new model for safe vegetable productionthat will involve traders and consumers in efforts to strengthen compliance to GAP/VietGAPproduction standards (Hanoi). The final report on the Swedish project Impact Assessment onPesticide Risk Reduction Training under an existing LoA with the Hanoi AgricultureUniversity is expected to be submitted during the next report period.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 6

B. INPUTSB.1 National Programme Leaders and Counterparts1. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hong, Director General of Plant Protection Department, MARD:2. Mr. Ngo Tien Dung, Vice DG Plant Protection Department, MARD, National IPMProgramme Coordinator3. Mr. Do Hong Khanh, Plant Protection Department, MARD4. Mr. Le Tien Binh, Plant Protection Department, MARD: Vegetable IPM CoordinatorB.2 International/National Professional and General Service Staff1. Mr. Tran Van Hieu, Accountant/Office Manager (with One UN Project funding)2. Mr. Nguyen Huy Trung, Driver (with One UN Project funding)3. Ms. Alma Linda M. Abubakar, Programme Development Officer, regular backstoppingmissions throughout this reporting periodB.3 Consultancy Missions during the Reporting PeriodActivitiesReview of the One-UN-funded Community Educationfor Pesticide Risk Reduction, 11 September-01October 2010Persons InvolvedMs. Marjon Fredrix, AGP, FAO RomeB.4 List of Contracts Issued/Ongoing during this Reporting Period (only for SWEproject)ActivitiesLetter of Agreement (LoA) for Impact AssessmentStudy of the Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme inVietnamInstitutions InvolvedHanoi Agriculture University (HAU)B.5 Exchanges and Study Tours during the Reporting PeriodActivities Organizer/HostingAgencyLocation Dates Persons supportedInception Workshopfor the Area-wideAsian Fruit Fly IPMProject (with AIT-FAO Projectfunding)FAO IPMProgrammeAdministrative StaffMeeting (with SWEProject funding)Regional Trainingon IPM for Fruit Fly(with One UNProject funding)FAOFAOFAOPathumthani,ThailandBangkok,ThailandTien Giang,Vietnam1-3September6-8September7-14DecemberDr. Ho Van ChienDr. Nguyen Van HoaMr. Tran Van HieuMr. Do Van VanMr. Nguyen Duy KhanhMs. Luu Thi Hong HanhDr. Nguyen Van HoaMr. Le Quoc DienGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 7

B.6 Equipment Purchased during the Reporting PeriodNo. Description Value (USD)/unit1 Computer Notebook HP Pavilion, WT 479 TA, serial CNUO US$ 983.00143D6J, Model: DV3-4019TXC. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONSProblems/IssuesAction taken to resolve themAs a follow up to initial discussions in an The National IPM Programme will continue toattempt to bring together stakeholders of the follow up with partner CSOs on discussionsPRR programme from government, CSOs and about collaborative work in focus/convergenceprivate sector, staff members from the areas. Where possible, the National IPMNational IPM Programme have been invited by Programme will invite field implementers frompartner CSO to share information about the these CSOs to Training of Trainers (ToTs)PRR-IPM Programme in the districts where under the One UN Project or Refresherthere are ongoing activities supported by the Courses and further dialogues to foster closerAdvocacy Component of the SwedishsupportedPRR Programme. However, thelinkages.target of both the Advocacy Component andPRR-IPM Component working in pilotconvergence communes as to complementeach other’s activities and achieve moreimpact has not been realized.GCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 8

ACTIVITY PROGRESS AND WORKPLANS AS PER OUTPUT IN COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPEROutput Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod1.1.Functionalnetworks ofprogramme partnersestablished as tostrengthen IPM andpesticide risk reductionfield programmes- Establish new – and strengthenexisting – functional linkages withresearch and developmentinstitutions, private enterprises,traders and agricultural suppliers,and non government organizations- During the report period, initial discussionswere held with The Ministry of Training andEducation as to explore entry points forintegrating IPM-PRR education programmethrough Community Education Centersestablished at commune level all over thecountry by the Ministry of Training andEducation- Follow up discussions with the Ministry ofTraining and Education on integrating IPM-PRR education programmes throughCommunity Education Centers- Set up a PRR ProgrammeCoordination Committee comprisedof the National IPM ProgrammeCoordinator, the Director ofCGFED and the Director of CRP tocoordinate activities particularly inpilot convergence areas forCommunity EducationProgrammes for Pesticide RiskReduction- Hold regular meetings amongproject partners at local andnational levels (e.g. GO-NGONational Coordination meetings,etc.)- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Initial discussions between GO-CSOs onsetting up a PRR Programme CoordinationCommittee- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Regular Gos-CSO meetings to commence inthe next reporting periodGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 9

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- Update existing baseline data and - Country Strategy Paper updated to prioritize - Updating of curriculum for integrated IPMdevelop/updatecountry strategy curriculum development and trainingPRR FFS as to include new topics per resultspaper to prioritize curriculum interventions.of national workshop (See next activity)development and traininginterventions1.2 Fortified FFS, TOTand Refresher Trainingcurricula and trainingmaterials developedwith focus on pesticiderisk reduction,including IPM for newinvasive pest/diseases,crops and climatechange adaptation- Conduct national curriculumdevelopment workshop to revisecurrent curriculum of trainingmodels and field research activitiesto align with new programme focuson Pesticide Risk Reduction perrecommendations of the ImpactAssessment Study (e.g., includingenhanced community involvementin development of andimplementation of communityaction plans; training of applicatorsto include strengthened focus onpre-harvest intervals, treatment ofunused pesticides and containers,reducing pesticide risks byfollowing correct applicationtechniques, among others) and toinclude aspects of pesticidemanagement and regulatoryframework- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Conduct national curriculum developmentworkshop to revise current curriculum oftraining models and field research activitiesto align with new programme focus onPesticide Risk Reduction perrecommendations of the Impact AssessmentStudyGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 10

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- Undertake collaborative actionresearch activities involvingagricultural universities and privatesector in developing IPM strategiesfor new crops subject to heavypesticide abuse- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Design of IPM-PRR curricula for citrusproduction in compliance with VietGAP(Nghe An)- Action research and curriculumdevelopment focusing ondevelopment of local riskmitigation/adaptation strategies toprepare communities for preventionand management of newlyemerging pest/disease problems- Staff associated with the programme facilitatedpreparation of plans on how to work with pilotcommunities on prevention and managementnewly emerging pest, i.e., fruit fly under theAIT/FAO-supported Regional Fruit Fly project(December 2010)- Action research to try and identify beststrategies for community-wide fruit flymanagement will commence during thereporting period. The locations of pilot FFS inSouthern Vietnam will be finalized followingdiscussions with the National IPMProgramme in mid-February.- Develop and translate existingproduction manuals for new crops- Staff associated with the National IPMProgramme will be involved in preparation ofplans on how to work with pilot communitieson prevention and management of cassavamealybugs under an FAO-supported regionalproject.- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Design guidelines for citrus production incompliance with VietGAP (Nghe An)1.3 Capacity ofnational and privatesector programmes totrain farmers in IPMand pesticide riskreduction strengthenedand increased- Implement 3 Refresher Courseswith special attention on new topicsrelated to pesticide risk reduction- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Implement one Refresher Course with specialattention on new topics related to pesticiderisk reductionGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 11

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- Coordination, technical support and- Continue coordination, technical support andbackstopping to local IPMback stopping to local IPM Programmes inProgrammes in the conduct ofthe conduct of about 57 ongoing IPMabout120 IPM-PRR/safePRR/safe vegetables Farmer Field Schoolsvegetables Farmer Field Schoolsunder the One UN2 supported project,and follow-up activities, e.g., farmerCapacity building and policy reform forfield studiespesticide risk reduction1.4 At least 1,000additional farmers andother stakeholdersparticipated in FFS andpost-FFS PesticideRisk Reduction FarmerTraining in pilot GO-CSO convergenceareas and at least 50%of trained farmers andother stakeholdersinvolved in communitylearning activities andimplementation ofcommunity actionplans and newinitiatives for pesticiderisk reduction.At least 3,000additional farmers willhave indirectlybenefited from FAOtechnical support forthe National IPMProgramme throughparticipation in FFSand post-FFS activitiessupported under theOne UN2-fundedproject, Capacitybuilding and policyreform for pesticiderisk reduction, andlocal IPM-PRR fundedinitiatives.- Coordination, technical support andbackstopping to local IPM Programmes in theconduct of about 245 IPM-PRR/safevegetables Farmer Field Schools under theOne UN2 supported project, Capacity buildingand policy reform for pesticide risk reduction- Some 7,345 farmers (3,554 women) haveindirectly benefitted from FAO technicalsupport for the National IPM Programmethrough participation in FFS and post-FFSactivities supported under the One UN2-fundedproject-- Subject to availability of funds under the OneUN2 supported project, continuecoordination, technical support and backstopping to local IPM Programmes in theconduct of about 200 planned IPM-PRR/safevegetables Farmer Field SchoolsGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 12

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- Update recommended short list ofpesticides allowed to use onvegetables- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Update recommended short list of pesticidesallowed to use on vegetables- Conduct of campaigns to raiseawareness and advocacy forpesticide risk reduction bydevelopment partner institutions- During the report period, results of CommunitybasedPesticide Action Monitoring studiesconducted by CGFED in Nam Dinh and ThaiNguyen provinces were disseminated to localfarmers/authorities, NGO network and invarious national and internationalworkshops/meetings- The local partner CSO, Center for RuralProgress (CRP) provided training on PesticidesImpact Assessment upon the request of DangXa, Hanoi school as part of the communitychemical risk management program of the localGovernment in support of the food safetystrategy of the central government- Local CSO partners CGFED and CRP willsubmit proposals to the National IPMProgramme for possible support under theOne UN2 project, Capacity building andpolicy reform for pesticide risk reduction, toexpand awareness raising and advocacyactivities for pesticide risk reduction- National IPM Programme and localCSOs carry out full range ofawareness raising and communityeducation, health andenvironmental education, advocacywork in support of pesticide riskreduction in pilot convergenceareas- The National IPM Programme facilitatedcollaboration between the local partner CSOCGFED and Hai Duong PPSD. In July 2010,the PPSD started implementing one IPM-SRIFFS for 30 farmers in the target area ofCGFED in Hai Duong.- IPM-SRI alumni to carry out field studies onthe utilization of SRI to strengthen awarenesson related climate change issues- Detailed plans for full range of awarenessraising and community education, health andenvironmental education, advocacy work insupport of pesticide risk reduction in pilotconvergence areas to be defined in the nextreport periodGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 13

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- FFS alumni engage in follow-upactivities and in the establishmentof an information support systemfor farmers- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Mechanisms to establish an informationsupport system for farmers to be identifiedand tried out- Establish linkages between IPMfarmers’ groups and private sectorenterprises to facilitate marketaccess- During the report period, the Hanoi PPSDfacilitated cooperation between the privatesector enterprise, i.e., Huong Canh Companyand IPM-PRR Farmers’ Group of Van Duccommune Cooperative, Gia Lam District. TheIPM-PRR Farmers’ Group are producingvegetables in compliance with VietGAP.- In Summer season 2010, 150 SRI FFS alumniin Dong Phu Commune, Chuong My district,Hanoi were issued a VietGAP ceritificate. TheNational IPM Programme had earlier facilitatedcooperation between the IPM Farmers’ Groupand a private sector enterprise Hung TrungViet Limited Liability Company.- Strengthen the collaboration withCooperatives and mass organizations(Farmer Union, Women Union and YouthUnion) to support Farmers’ Groups in theirlocalities- Explore new private sector enterprisesinterested to work with IPM-PRR Farmers’Groups- Training of vegetable traders andshop owners in pilot communitieson food safety requirements andpesticide regulations- Experiment with revolving fundmechanisms for continued actionresearch among farmers workingtoward pesticide risk reductionand/or as a precondition for linkingup with accreditation programmes(e.g., GAP)- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Pilot communities to be selected andvegetable traders and shop owners to beidentified in the next report period- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Revolving fund mechanisms to be exploredwith self-managed farmers’ groups in pilotPRR communities in Hanoi and Thai BinhGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 14

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- Adapt existing and develop new - Activity delayed until next reporting period - The National IPM Team with the IPMPRR standards and indicators as toTrainers who developed the earlier M&Estrengthen M&E system to ensureprotocol will review the existing M&E systemquality training of IPM/safeand identify areas that should be changed asvegetables and PRR-fortified FFSto support the PRR Programme.training1.5 Internal monitoringand evaluation systemfor training qualitycontrol using qualitystandards for PRRfortifiedIPM-FFStraining developed- Implement a standard M&E systemfor all training activities under thepesticide risk reduction programme- Activity delayed until next reporting period - The updated M&E protocol and instrumentwill be field tested in selected trainingactivities under the pesticide risk reductionprogramme2.1 Awareness on thebenefits of communityeducation for pesticiderisk reduction raisedamong farmingcommunities, thegeneral public, theprivate sector andpolicy makers- Conduct national training andworkshop on monitoring andevaluation system for PRR-fortifiedIPM-FFS training- Design conduct and documentfollow-up impact assessment studyamong IPM FFS graduates, withparticular focus on pesticide riskreduction and disseminate resultsto raise awareness on the benefitsof community education on PRR- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Results of field testing of the updated M&Eprotocol and instrument will be presented fordiscussions in a workshop- Draft final Impact Assessment Study report onPRR training submitted by Hanoi AgricultureUniversity in December 2010- During the reporting period, initial results of theImpact Assessment Study were presented tocommunes and local leaders in pilot provinces- Initial results of Impact Assessment Studypresented in Regional Meeting on CommunityEducation attended by various CSO and donorrepresentatives- The final Impact Assessment Study report onPRR training is expected to be submittedduring the reporting period- Preparation of EIQ Study report- Popularize the impacts of IPM-FFS and pesticide risk reductiontraining through TV, newspaper,publications and radio broadcasts- During the report period, the National IPMProgramme Coordinator guested on variousnational and local television programmes topopularize the impacts of IPM-PRR FFS- Video on use of minimum tillage potatoproduction developed as to demonstrate howthe technique addresses issues onconservation agriculture, climate change andincreased production with less costsGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 15

Output Activity from Work-plan Actual Achievements Adjustments/Work-plan for NextPeriod- Implement pilot activities to - Pilot Community Education programmes on - New pilot activities to demonstrate beneficialdemonstrate beneficial role of IPM- PRR continued in two provinces under therole of IPM-FFS in government programmesFFS in government programmes PRR project and expanded to two provinces on safe vegetables and GAP to be designedon safe vegetables and GAP under the One UN2 project, Capacity building and implemented during the report periodand policy reform for pesticide risk reduction2.2 National and localgovernment providingpolicy and fundingsupport for IPM andPesticide RiskReduction training- Promote the development andscale-up of model Pesticide RiskReduction communities by localgovernments and other donors- From 2 pilot PRR communes under the project,the Hanoi PPSD has expanded the model toanother 10 communes with funding supportfrom local governments during the reportperiod- Identify and initiate discussions with PPSDleaders of 2 selected provinces on pilotinglocal government-supported CommunityEducation programmes on PRR- Initiate dialogues to sort out thecurrent intertwined institutionalinterests between promoting IPMand pushing pesticides- Organize policy level workshops tosupport local policy- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Initiate dialougues to sort out the currentintertwined institutional interests betweenpromoting IPM and pushing pesticides- Activity delayed until next reporting period - Activity delayed until next reporting periodGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 16

SCHEDULE OF WORKPLANS FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD (January to June 2011)OutputActivitiesJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun1.1. Functional networks ofprogramme partnersestablished as tostrengthen IPM andpesticide risk reduction fieldprogrammes1.2 Fortified FFS, TOT andRefresher Training curriculaand training materialsdeveloped with focus onpesticide risk reduction,including IPM for newinvasive pest/diseases,crops and climate changeadaptation- Establish new – and strengthen existing –functional linkages with research anddevelopment institutions, privateenterprises, traders and agriculturalsuppliers, and non governmentorganizations- Set up a PRR Programme CoordinationCommittee comprised of the National IPMProgramme Coordinator, the Director ofCGFED and the Director of CRP tocoordinate activities particularly in pilotconvergence areas for CommunityEducation Programmes for Pesticide RiskReduction- Hold regular meetings among projectpartners at local and national levels (e.g.GO-NGO National Coordination meetings,etc.)- Update existing baseline data anddevelop/update country strategy paper toprioritize curriculum development andtraining interventions- Conduct national curriculum developmentworkshop to revise current curriculum oftraining models and field research activitiesto align with new programme focus onPesticide Risk Reduction perrecommendations of the ImpactAssessment Study (e.g., including1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xxx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 17x

Output1.3 Capacity of national andprivate sector programmesto train farmers in IPM andpesticide risk reductionstrengthened and increased1.4 At least 1,000 additionalfarmers and otherstakeholders participated inFFS and post-FFSPesticide Risk ReductionFarmer Training in pilotGO-CSO convergenceareas and at least 50% ofActivitiesJan Feb Mar Apr May Junenhanced community involvement indevelopment of and implementation ofcommunity action plans; training ofapplicators to include strengthened focuson pre-harvest intervals, treatment ofunused pesticides and containers,reducing pesticide risks by followingcorrect application techniques, amongothers) and to include aspects of pesticidemanagement and regulatory framework- Undertake collaborative action researchactivities involving agricultural universities x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xand private sector in developing IPMstrategies for new crops subject to heavypesticide abuseAction research and curriculumdevelopment focusing on development of x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xlocal risk mitigation/adaptation strategies toprepare communities for prevention andmanagement of newly emergingpest/disease problems- Develop and translate existing productionmanuals for new crops x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x- Implement 3 Refresher Courses withspecial attention on new topics related toxpesticide risk reduction- Coordination, technical support andbackstopping to local IPM Programmes inthe conduct of about 120 IPM-PRR/safevegetables Farmer Field Schools andfollow-up activities, e.g., farmer fieldstudiesx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 18

Outputtrained farmers and otherstakeholders involved incommunity learningactivities andimplementation ofcommunity action plans andnew initiatives for pesticiderisk reduction.ActivitiesJan Feb Mar Apr May JunAt least 3,000 additionalfarmers will have indirectlybenefited from FAOtechnical support for theNational IPM Programmethrough participation in FFSand post-FFS activitiessupported under the OneUN2-funded project,Capacity building and policyreform for pesticide riskreduction, and local IPM-PRR funded initiatives.Update recommended short list ofpesticides allowed to use on vegetables x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xConduct of campaigns to raise awarenessand advocacy for pesticide risk reduction x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xby development partner institutionsNational IPM Programme and local CSOscarry out full range of awareness raisingx x x x x x x xand community education, health andenvironmental education, advocacy work insupport of pesticide risk reduction in pilotconvergence areasFFS alumni engage in follow-up activitiesand in the establishment of an informationsupport system for farmersx x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 19

Output1.5 Internal monitoring andevaluation system fortraining quality control usingquality standards for PRRfortifiedIPM-FFS trainingdeveloped2.1. Awareness on thebenefits of communityeducation for pesticide riskreduction raised amongfarmingcommunities, the generalpublic, the private sectorand policy makersActivitiesEstablish linkages between IPM farmers’groups and private sector enterprises tofacilitate market accessTraining of vegetable traders and shopowners in pilot communities on food safetyrequirements and pesticide regulationsExperiment with revolving fundmechanisms for continued action researchamong farmers working toward pesticiderisk reduction and/or as a precondition forlinking up with accreditation programmes(e.g., GAP)Adapt existing and develop new PRRstandards and indicators as to strengthenM&E system to ensure quality training ofIPM/safe vegetables and PRR-fortified FFStrainingImplement a standard M&E system for alltraining activities under the pesticide riskreduction programmeConduct national training and workshop onmonitoring and evaluation system for PRRfortifiedIPM-FFS trainingThe final Impact Assessment Study reporton PRR training is expected to besubmitted during the reporting periodJan Feb Mar Apr May Junx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x xPreparation of EIQ Study report x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x XVideo on use of minimum tillage potatoproduction developed as to demonstratehow the technique addresses issues onx x x x x x x xxGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 20

Output2.2 National and localgovernment providingpolicy and funding supportfor IPM and Pesticide RiskReduction trainingActivitiesconservation agriculture, climate changeand increased production with less costsImplement pilot activities to demonstratebeneficial role of IPM-FFS in governmentprogrammes on safe vegetables and GAPIdentify and initiate discussions with PPSDleaders of 2 selected provinces on pilotinglocal government-supported CommunityEducation programmes on PRRInitiate dialogues to sort out the currentintertwined institutional interests betweenpromoting IPM and pushing pesticidesJan Feb Mar Apr May Junx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x xGCP/RAS/229/SWE: Country Progress Report, Vietnam - 21