Common use of Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material Clause in Contracts

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commodity, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources Division. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources DivisionNARI’s seed technology unit. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources DivisionDirection de la Promotion de la Qualité et du Conditionnement des Produits Agricoles. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCUPMU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seedsseeds for cassava and one other priority commodity, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation foundations seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-to- date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources Crops Division. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commodityrice, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Recipient’s Crop Resources Division. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources DivisionNARI’s seed technology unit. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.. Execution of the Project Section I. Implementation Arrangements

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources DivisionDirection Générale de l’Agriculture. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCUNCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seedsseeds for rice, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation foundations seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources Crops Division. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.. Execution of the Project Section I. Implementation Arrangements A. Institutional Arrangements

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commoditylike, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Crop Resources DivisionDirection des Semences. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCUSecretariat General, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.

Facilitating Access to Improved Genetic Material. Expansion of the availability to, and access of, producers to improved genetic materials of seeds, planting materials, fingerlings, other breed stock and the like for cassava and one other priority commodityrice, entailing: (i) the development and improvement of the Recipient’s ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ with a view to manage biodiversity and climate change through better conservation of its genetic assets; (ii) the upgrading of the capacity of selected public research stations to produce, procure and store breeder seeds and to produce foundation seeds through investments in irrigation facilities, lab and storage equipment; (iii) the scaling up of the production of certified seeds by small and medium enterprises and farmers organizations; (iv) the strengthening of the production and quality capacity of seed companies and seed producers; (v) the development of a network to link seed producers to variety development programs so as to facilitate producers’ access to improved varieties and the provision of mini-kits of improved seeds to producers to quick-start dissemination; (vi) the promotion of the information and technology communications necessary to develop the network of seed producers and end seed users, including the provision of up-to-date information on improved varieties potentially beneficial to small farmers; and (vii) the strengthening of the capacity for seed quality assurance of the Recipient’s Crop Resources Division. Part 4: Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Establishment of an effective coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation system for the Project at both: (i) the regional; and (ii) the national levels, thereby ensuring the implementation at each level of suitable financial management and procurement systems by CORAF and the PCU, timely reporting on Project’s activities, accurate monitoring and evaluation of regional and national agricultural productivity, and carrying out of a communication strategy, all through the provision of vehicles and goods, consultants’ services, training, and the financing of operational costs.. Execution of the Project Section I. Implementation Arrangements A. Institutional Arrangements