Pct28
Africa RISING PCT meeting #28[edit | edit source]
14 March 2018 Arusha, Tanzania
Participants:
- Jerry Glover - Chair
- Siboniso Moyo - Secretary
- Peter Thorne
- Irmgard Hoeschle-Zeledon
- Carlo Azzarri
Apologies
- Bernard Vanlauwe
- Ewen LeBorgne
Agenda
- Program Communication
- Way forward with M&E
- Next PCT meeting
- AOB
Conversation
1. Program Communication
- The program communications needs are increasing and we need to respond accordingly.
- It was proposed that Jonathan takes over the program communications role – He is familiar with the program and has been shouldering the communication needs in the last 15-18 months, specifically his role in the Phase 1 synthesis document is acknowledged. This approach will save us time and recruitment costs.
- ILRI will retain the support to the platforms. Boni to advise ILRI senior management on the PCT decision.
- IITA to recruit Communications Specialist for WA and ESA.
- Budget – Revisit the budget (shift funds to IITA except for the platform). Send the revised budgets to Jerry as soon as is possible.
- Timeline – this decision is effective as soon as is possible.
2. Way forward with M&E
- Need embedded M&E specialists in the regional projects teams. Aim for efficiency gains.
- Recruitment - Data Management Specialist/Evidence gathers transferred to IITA and ILRI. Redesign the job descriptions/roles and workplans. Manage risks through co supervision.
- IFPRI – continue to lead tool development and training. Part of the workplans and reporting.
- Budget – Revisit the budget to reflect the proposed changes and share with Jerry as soon as is possible.
- Establish a Data Management Task Force (Peter, Irmgard and Carlo) to ensure that data is available and accessible on time.
3. Next PCT meeting
- 10th April 5PM EAT.
4. Any Other Business
- The program needs to identify high priority areas in the coming year (synthesis, communications, cleaning the data and putting it in a good shape, contracting for extra comms).