COMMON PROJECT ELEMENT

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - SPFS PHASE I

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Surveys

For Compilation of Relevant Baseline Information for Water Control Component

A Participatory Rural Appraisal survey should be implemented in the initial stage of the project.

The objectives of the survey will be:

• to compile the relevant baseline information;
• to assess farmers' priorities and expectations in water control and crop intensification in order to increase food security and income;
• to identify constraints and potential to the intensification and diversification of crop production and define a range of relevant water control techniques and practices which will optimize production;
• to identify local institutes and partners (NGOs) to implement the proposed On-Farm Water Management (OFWM) programme and ensure local support and cooperation;
• to prepare a detailed Plan of Operation as a basis for the implementation of the programme.

A suitable local agency will be identified to implement the study. The national team will be closely involved in the implementation of the survey and will prepare detailed terms of reference for the survey, and assist in the selection and guidance of a suitable agency.