FPDA’s Information Management and Communication team conducted a one week long training exercise in March 2019 to train Kundiawa-Gembogl District staff and Simbu Provincial Agriculture staff.
The training was the first output of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between FPDA and the Kundiawa-Gembogl District Development Authority (KGDDA).
Memorandum of Agreement
The KGDDA through support from the Member Honorable William Onglo provided funding of K1 million under the MoA. The MoA calls for the provision of extension service and market development for bulb onion, potato and other horticulture crops.
FPDA will provide the extension and expertise to implement the project in partnership with the KGDDA.
The MOA details broad extension service provision and market development. It includes physical resources, staff capacity building, and contributions to the enhancement of the overall productivity of fresh produce value chain segments in PNG, and abroad.
Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA)
The first output of the project is a Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) to assess the prevailing socio-economic status of the district. After this exercise a detailed cost and implementation plan will be developed that will underpin the implementation of the project.
The purpose of the workshop was to up-skill staff on the tools and process used when conducting RRAs. The sessions included the use of different tools to conduct surveys, developing relevant questionnaires, conducting surveys, and data management using digital tools.
The workshop was conducted at the Mingendi Pastoral Centre in the Simbu Province and opened by the Kundiawa Gembogl District Administrator Mr. Menau Manga.
The Provincial DAL through Principal Advisor Mr. Chris Mondo supported by assisting with a vehicle to transport staff from Kundiawa to the training venue.
A total of 25 participants attended the meeting, including three provincial DAL staff, six district staff, and six enumerators.
Also present were important stakeholders including Toby Sundu (Project Manager, Integrated Rural Resource Management), Tresa Sundu (Mitnande LLG Women’s Representative) and Wendy Konam (Nilkande LLG Women’s Representative).
A total of 2,500 households are expected to be interviewed for this exercise.