Cameroon - National Agricultural Research Project

Document of The World Bank FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No. 4796-CM STAFF APPRAISAL REPORT CAMEROON NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROJECT October 14, 1986 Western Africa Projects Department: Agriculture D This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization.  CURRENCY EQUIVALENT Currency Unit = CFA Franc (CFAF) US$ = CFAF 360 (as of June 1986) WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Metric System ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS CAMDEV Cameroon Development Corporation (also referred to as CDC) DGRST Delegation Generale a la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (General Delegation for Scientific and Technical Research) ])RST Direction de la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (Department of Scientific and Technical Research) FSAR Fonds Special d'Actions Rurales (Special Fund for Agricultural and Rural Development) 1HEVECAM Hevea Cameroun (Cameroon Rubber Development Company) IEMVT Institut de l'Elevage et de la Medecine Veterinaire des Pays Tropicaux (Institute for Livestock and Veterinary Medicine in Tropical Countries) IITA International Institute for Tropical Agriculture ILCA International Livestock Center for Africa IRA Institut de Recherche Agronomique (Institute of Agronomic Research) IR] Institut de Recherche Zootechnique (Institute of Animal Research) ISNAR International Service for National Agriculture Research I4ESRES Ministere de l'Enseignement Superieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research) MINAGRI Ministere de l'Agriculture (Ministry of Agriculture) MINEPIA Ministere de l'Elevage, de la Peche et des Industries Animales (Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries) NARP National Agricultural Research Program NCRE National Cereals.Research and Extension Project (USAID) ODA Overseas Development Administration (United Kingdom) SEIRY Societe d'Expansion et de Modernisation de la Riziculture, Yagoua (Agency for the Promotion and Modernization of Rice Cultivation, Yagoua) SOCAPALM Societe Camerounaise de Palmeraies (Cameroon Palm Development Company) SODECAO Societe de Developpement du Cacao (Cocoa Development Company) SODECOTON Societe de Developpement du Coton (Cotton Development Company) TAC Technical Audit Committee TLU Testing and Liaison Unit (USAID, NCRE Project) USAID United States Agency for International Development ZAP?I Zones d'Actions Prioritaires Integrees (Priority Zones for Integrated Development)  FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY CAMEROON NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROJECT STAFF APPRAISAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. DOCUMENTS CONTAINED IN THE PROJECT FILE ......................... iii LOAN AND PROJECT SUMMARY .. vi I. BACKGROUND. 1 A. Introduction .. 1 B. Physical Characteristics and Climatei. . C. The Economy .. 5 D. Sector Issues and Strategy .. 7 II. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH. 9 A. Agronomic and Animal Research . . 9 B. External Assistance ..13 C. The Institutions ..14 D. Major Constraints ..17 III. THE PROJECT. .............................................. 19 A. Project Objectives, Scope and Scale . . . .19 B. Summary Description .... 20 C. Detailed Features a t u re........... 21 1. Agronomic Research . . .22 2. Animal Research . . .25 3. Joint Facilities . . .27 D. Project Coordination ....29 E. Technical Assistance, Local Staffing and Other Inputs ....29 This report is based on the findings of an appraisal mission carried out by Messrs. D. Meadows, J.-C. Balcet and C. de Haan (Bank staff), and M. Fridmann and D. Sutton (consultants) in April/May 1983. It also incorporates the findings of a post-appraisaI mission (November 1983), consisting of Messrs. I. Serejski and J.-C. Balcet (Bank staff) and findings of a pre-negotiations mission (June 1985) consisting of Messrs. I. Serejski, C. de Haan, L. Pohlmeier and B. Tran (Bank staff). Mr. A. Rychener revised the financial analysis. The report was edited by Mrs. Layton and typed by Mss. E. Attafuah and Tuyet Anh Hoang. This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization.  I - ii- TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Page No. IV. PROJECT COSTS AND FINANCING ................................... 32 A. Project Costs ............................................ 32 B. Proposed Financing and Budgetary Implications ............ 33 C. Procurement ................ 35 D. Disbursement ............................................. 37 E. Financial Control, Audit and Reporting ................... 38 V. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT ................................... 38 A. Direction for Scientific and Technical Research ................................................. 38 B. Institute of Agronomic Research .......................... 40 C. Institute of Animal Research ............................. 42 VI. BENEFITS AND JUSTIFICATIONS .................................... 44 A. General ....................................... 44 B. Human Factors ................. 44 C. Environmental Considerations .............................. 45 D. Economic Justification ........................... 46 E. Project Risks ................. 46 VII. AGREEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION ............................... 47 ANNEXES 2-1 Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research 2-2 Organizational Structure of the Institute of Agricultural Research 2-3 Organizational Structure of the Institute of Animal Research 3-1 Major Buildings and Infrastructures, Vehicules and Significant Items of Equipment 3-2 Schedule of Infrastructure Construction 3-3 Senior Staff Building 3-4 Existing and Incremental Research/Executive Staff 4-1 Summary Account by Project Component 4-2 Project Components by Year 4-3 Disbursement Schedule 6 Government Cash Flow MAPS IBRI) 17514R Cameroon - National Agricultural Research Project IBRI) 17515R Cameroon - Rainfall and Relief  CAMEROON NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROJECT DOCUMENTS CONTAINED IN THE PROJECT FILE Code A. World Bank/FAO Cooperative Program Preparation Al. Identification Report; January 1982 127.661 (A) A2. Identification Mission Working Papers; 127.661 (B) September 1982 A3. Preparation Mission Main Report; February 1983 128.941 (1) A4. Preparation Mission Working Papers; 128.941 (2) February 1983 A5. Preparation Mission Livestock Supplement; 128.941 (C) February 1983 B. Bank Appraisal Mission (April/May 1983) Bl. Consultant's Report, M. Fridman 129.942 B2. Consultant's Report, D. Sutton 220.089 (D) B3. Background Paper on Livestock, C. de Haan 220.089 (B) B4. Towards a Livestock Research Strategy, 220.089 (B) C. de Haan C. Agronomic Research Institute Cl. Annual Technical Report, Center for Forestry 220.089 (C1) Research; 1977 C2. "Rapport Annuel D'Activit6s. Station de 220.089 (C2a,b) Dschang et Bambui (Tome II), Station de Dschang et Bambui (Tome II)"; 1978 *3. "Rapport Administratif et Financier"; 1978/79 220.089 (C3) C4. "Rapport d'Activites Techniques"; 1981 Yearly Report 1981 C5. "Projet de Recherche Agricole National" 220.089 (C5) (Tome II); September 1981. C6. "Compte Administratif Consolide - CRA Maroua"; 220.089 (C6) 1982/83 C7. "Compte-Rendu de Gestion"; 1982/83 Yearly Fin.Rep. C8. "Etat des Personnels"; November 1983 220.089 (C8) C9. "Programme de Recherche"; 1983/84 Yearly Report 1983/84 C10. "Budget de Fonctionnement"; 1983/84 Yearly Bgt Rep. 1983/84 Cll. "Budget d'Equipement"; 1983/84 Yearly Bgt Rep. 1983/84 C12. "Situation des Recherches en Cours, 220.089 (C12) March 1984"  - :iv - DO)CUMENTS CONTAINED IN THE PROJECT FILE (Continued) Code C13. "Avant Projet de Budget d'Equipement Yearly Bdgt Rep. 1985-86 1985/86 C14. "Budget de Fonctionnement" 1984-85 Yearly Bdgt Rep. 1984/85 D. Animal Research Institute DI. "Rapport Annuel"; 1977/78 Yearly Rep. 1977/78 D2. "Budget d'Equipement"; 1983/84 Yearly Bdgt Rep. 1983/84 D3. "Budget de Fonctionnement"; 1983/84 Yearly Bdgt Rep. 1983/84 D4. "Budget d'Equipement"; 1984/85 Yearly Bdgt Rep. 1984/85 D5. "Direction de l'IRZ" 224.124 E. General Delegation for Scientific and Technical Research El. General Summary Programs of Research; 220.089 (Gl) 1982/83 E2. Decree No. 79/405 of 4 December 1979 220.089 (G2) To Organize the Delegation General for Scientific and Technical Research E3. Decree No. 80/275 of 18 July 1980 220.089 (G3) Rules and Regulations Governing Researchers E4. Research Staff list 220.089 (G4) F. United States Agency for International Development General, USAID Cameroon Fl. Agricultural Sector Briefing Paper; July 1982 220.089 (H1) F2. Miscellaneous Papers prepared for the Technical Assistance Seminar; April 1983 220.089 (H2a,b) National Cereals Research and Extension P'roject F3 Identification Document Fact Sheet; 1977 220.089 (11) F4. Five Year Work Plan; 1981 220.089 (I2) F5. The Testing and Liaison Unit (TLU); 220.089 (13) October 1983 F6. Annual Report; 1982 220.089 (14) F7. Work Plan; 1983 220.089 (15) F8. Mid-Term Evaluation, F. Frolik and B. Alcorn, 220.089 (16) University of Florida; October 1983  v DOCUMENTS CONTAINED IN THE PROJECT FILE (Continued) Code F9. Draft Project Data Sheet in Extension of the 220.089 (17) NCRE; April 1984 F10. Project Paper Fact Sheet, November 1979 220.089 (I8) Fll. NCRE, Phase II 220.089 (I8a) Agricultural Education Project F12. Project Background Papers (20); 220.089 (Jla-v) September 1979 to June 1980 F13. Project Data Sheet; June 1981 220.089 (J2) G. National Agricultural College of Dschang GI. "IVeme Rapport sur la Situation Generale du 220.089 (Kl) Centre Universitaire de Dschang (CUD); annee academique 1981-82" G2. Brochure of Presentation of CUD; 1982 220.089 (K2) G3. "Annuaire des Anciens Eleves"; 1982 220.089 (K3) G4. "ENSA, Rapport d'Activite, 1982/83; 220.089 (K4) October 1983 H. Miscellaneous Hi. Soil Science Department, IRAF Ekona, 220.089 (LI) Annual Report; 1979 H2. FAO/MINAGRI "Plan Semencier National"; 220.089 (L4) January 1981 H3. "ORSTOM Cameroun, Rapport d'Activitg"; 220.089 (L2) H4. FAO "Projet de Developpement d'un Centre 220.089 (L3) National des Sols, Rapport Interimaire"; 1974-1982 H5. Improvement of Agricultural Research 224.125 Management in Cameroon; June 1984 I. Cost Tables (December 1983) 11. Detailed Cost Tables 220.089 (E) 12. Summary Cost Tables (for all project 220.089 (E) components: IRA, IRZ, and Joint Facilities)   CAMEROON NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROJECT LOAN AND PROJECT SUMMARY Borrower: Republic of Cameroon Beneficiary: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Amount: US$17.8 million Terms: Standard lBRD terms. Co-financing: Overseas Development Administration (ODA), United Kingdom (US$1.6 million on grant terms) and Gesellschaft Fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), Federal Republic of Germany (US$0.8 million on grant terms). Project Description: The project aims at strengthening research to enhance its effectiveness and relevance to farmers' needs. The main objectives of the project would be to: (a) improve the technical, operational and managerial capabilities of the Institute of Agronomic Research (IRA) and the Institute of Animal Research (IRZ); (b) improve research programs by introducing systematic procedures for the review and programming of research; and (c) follow-up on the above to prepare a National Agricultural Research Program (NARP) in line with Government's agricultural strategy and farmers' needs. Project Benefits: In the short-term, the project would aim at promoting self-suff:Lciency in the scientific, technical and administrative expertise of the research institutes by increasing the skills of national staff engaged in agricultural research. In the long-term, the project would help to develop improved agricultural techniques and new farming systems focused on food crop and livestock production for local consumption. It would adapt the new technology to the needs of smallholders and herders by focusing on methods for speeding the transfer of research findings to them.  - vii - Project Risks: The major risks are that (a) the NARP may not be prepared in the required time frame and may fail to meet Government's objectiLves of increased agricultural production and incomes; and (b) the project research findings may not be fully relevant to farmers' needs. The project would minimize these risl s by (i) making the recruitment of key technical assistance in preparing the NARP either a condition of loan effectiveness or a condition of disbursements; (ii) strengthening the research programming and administrative capacity of IRA and IRZ; (iii) enhancing the ability of the regional centers and stations to undertake relevant research focused on the farming systems approach and an effective interfacing of extension agencies; and (iv) providing additional facilities, expertise and training. Estimated Costs % of Local Foreign Total Base Costs --------US$ Million------- IRA 13.8 9.0 22.8 68 IRZ 2.8 5.1 7.9 24 Joint Services 1.4 1.2 2.6 8 Total Base Cost 18.0 15.3 33.3 100 Of which: Civil works 7.3 2.9 10.2 31 Vehicles/Equipment 1.5 3.4 4.9 15 Technical Assistance 1.0 3.8 4.8 14 Training 0.4 3.1 3.5 10 Salaries local personnel/ 7.8 2.1 9.9 30 operating costs Physical Contingencies 1.1 1.2 2.3 Price Contingencies 5.2 2.4 7.6 Total Project Costs 24.3 18.9 43.2 Taxes and Duties 3.8 - 3.8 Total Project Costs 20.5 18.9 39.4 (net of taxes) ====  - viii - Financing Plan IBRD ODA GTZ Govt Total -------------US$ Million------------------ Civil Works 6.3 - - 6.4 12.7 Vehicles/Equipment/ 3.1 0.2 0.1 2.9 6.3 Furniture Technical Assistance 4.1 1.2 0.7 - 6.0 Training 4.3 0.2 - - 4.5 Salary/Operating Costs - - - 13.7 13.7 Total 17.8 1.6 0.8 23.0 43.2 Estimated Disbursement (US$ million) FY87 FY88 FY89 FY90 FY91 FY92 FY93 FY94 Annual 0.0 1.1 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.0 1.8 0.7 Cumulative 2.0 1.1 4.1 8.4 12.3 15.3 17.1 17.8 Economic Rate of Return: n.a. Maps: IBRD 17514R and 17515R.   CAMEROON NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROJECT STAFF APPRAISAL REPORT I. BACKGROUND A. Introduction 1.01 The Government of the Republic of Cameroon has requested assistance from the Bank to finance the reinforcement of its agricultural research, particularly to enhance its relevance to the agricultural strategy of the country and to farmers' needs. The project would be cofinanced with the Overseas Development Association (ODA), United Kingdom, and the Gesellschaft fur Technischezusammenarbeit (GTZ), Federal Republic of Germany. Furthermore, the project would be carried out in parallel with a project financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to strengthen cereal research and facilitate the transfer of research results to farmers. In addition, the project would supplement the extensive technical assistance provided by the French Agency for Aid and Cooperation ("Fonds d'Aide et de Cooperation" - FAC). This report appraises a project that would increase the effectiveness of the research institutes and assist them in addressing Government's priorities of increasing food production and improving the non-plantation sector. 1.02 The project was designed by the Institute of Agronomic Research ("Institut de la Recherche Agronomique" - IRA) and the Institute of Animal Research ("Institut de la Recherche Zootechnique" - IRZ) of the General Delegation for Scientific and Technical Research ("Delegation Generale a la Recherche Scientifique et Technique" - DGRST), now part of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research ("Ministere de l'Enseignement Superieur et de la Recherche Scientifique" - MESRES), under the name "Direction de la Recherche Scientifique et Technique" (DRST) since 1983. The project was prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization/ Cooperative Program (FAO/CP). It was appraised in April/May 1983, post-appraised in November 1983, and pre-negotiated in June 1985. Negotiations were held in Washing on from July 28 to August 1, 1986. B. Physical Characteristics and Climate 1.03 The Republic of Cameroon covers 475,000 km2 (Map No. 17515R), of which one-third (156,000 km2) is classified as agricultural. The 1984 population was estimated at 9.4 million, over 40% being under 15 years of age and about 75% depending directly on the rural sector. With the current 3.2% per annum growth rate, by the year 2000 the population should reach about 16 million, of which more, than 50% would be urban. Consequently, a substantial increase in agricultural production is required if urban food needs are to be met from domestic sources.  - 2 - 1.04 Differences in latitude (from 2