ACTIVITY TITLE
Enhancing food security and climate resilience in Morocco through innovative seed systems and scaling mechanisms in wheat production systems
Renforcer la sécurité alimentaire au Maroc : systèmes semenciers innovants et mécanismes de mise à l’échelle dans la production à base de blé
Reported by
ACTIVITY SCOPE COLLABORATION TYPE AID TYPE FINANCE TYPE FLOW TYPE TIED STATUS HIERARCHY
National 4 Bilateral 1
Project-type interventions C01
Standard grant 110 ODA 10 Untied 1
Planned end date 2027-10-01
Actual start date 2023-10-01
activity status: Implementation
The activity is currently being implemented
WHO'S INVOLVED ( 5 )
PARTICIPATING ORG REFERENCE ROLE TYPE
Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada. Agriculture et agro-alimentaire Canada
Funding Local Government
Canada. Parlement
Canada. Parliament
Canadá. Parlamento
Funding Government
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Extending Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Accountable Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Implementing Other Public Sector
General
Le blé est la principale culture vivrière du Maroc; cependant, la productivité du blé est faible, avec un rendement moyen de moins de deux tonnes par hectare. Le Maroc couvre en moyenne 60 % de ses besoins en blé et dépend des importations, en particulier lors des années sèches. L’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie a eu des répercussions directes sur les prix du blé au Maroc, et la situation s’aggrave avec l’apparition de conditions climatiques extrêmes, principalement des vagues de chaleur ou de sécheresse. Le renouvellement et l’amélioration des variétés de blé stagnent depuis plus de 20 ans, et le système semencier actuel a une capacité limitée à produire, multiplier et distribuer suffisamment de semences de qualité afin de répondre à la demande des agricultrices et agriculteurs. Le projet évaluera les systèmes semenciers actuels et travaillera avec des organisations publiques, privées et communautaires afin de concevoir, mettre à l’essai et mettre en place des interventions plus efficaces et tenant compte de l’égalité des genres en vue de l’améliorer, y compris la participation des femmes à la multiplication des semences certifiées. Six plateformes d’innovation seront mises en place dans les différentes zones agroécologiques afin de faciliter la participation des parties prenantes nécessaires afin de piloter et démontrer les effets de l’adoption de variétés améliorées et de pratiques de gestion des cultures sur la productivité, les revenus et la résilience face aux changements climatiques. Il est prévu que 5 000 agricultrices et agriculteurs adoptent des variétés de blé améliorées et des pratiques agronomiques (y compris l’agriculture de conservation et l’irrigation complémentaire informée par des capteurs numériques et l’imagerie satellite), contribuant ainsi à accroître la productivité des systèmes de production à base de blé et leur résilience face aux changements climatiques. Ce dernier est soutenu par le Fonds d’accélération de la recherche sur le blé, un partenariat de cofinancement entre le CRDI et Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada.
Wheat is Morocco's primary staple food crop; however, wheat productivity is low, with an average yield of less than two tons per hectare. Morocco meets an average of 60% of its wheat needs and relies on imports, particularly in dry years. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has directly impacted Morocco’s wheat prices, and the situation worsens with the occurrence of extreme weather conditions, mainly heat waves and/or drought. Renewal and improvement of wheat varieties have remained stagnant for more than 20 years, and the current seed system has limited capacity to produce, multiply and distribute enough quality seeds to meet farmers’ demands. This project will assess the existing seed system and work with public, private and community organizations to design, test and establish more efficient and gender-responsive interventions to upgrade it, including women's participation in certified seed multiplication. Six innovation platforms will be established in two different agroecological zones to facilitate stakeholders' participation in piloting and demonstrating the impacts of improved varieties and crop management practices on productivity, income and climate resilience. It is expected that 5,000 men and women farmers will be adopting improved wheat varieties and agronomic practices (including conservation agriculture and supplemental irrigation informed by digital sensors and satellite imagery), thus contributing to increasing the productivity of wheat-based production systems and their resilience to climate change. This project is supported through the Wheat Research Accelerator Fund initiative, which is a co-funding partnership between IDRC and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
policy marker( 9 )
CODELIST SIGNIFICANCE VOCABULARY DESCRIPTION
Gender Equality significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid to Environment not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Participatory Development/Good Governance not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Trade Development not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
recipient country ( 1 )
MoroccoMA
100
sector ( 1 )
OECD DAC CRS 5 digit1( 1 )
The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 5-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/Sector/
Agricultural policy and administrative management31110
100
GLOSSARY
Agricultural policy and administrative managementAgricultural sector policy, planning and programmes; aid to agricultural ministries; institution capacity building and advice; unspecified agriculture.
Financial Overview
Incoming Commitment ( 2 )
Outgoing Commitment ( 2 )
Disbursement ( 2 )
Planned Disbursement ( 5 )
Budget ( 3 )
Incoming Commitment
Outgoing Commitment
Disbursement
Planned Disbursement
Budget
Budget ( 3 )
START END TYPE STATUS VALUE
2023-04-01 2024-03-31 Original Committed 1,009,300
CAD
2024-04-01 2025-03-31 Revised Committed 0
CAD
2025-04-01 2026-03-31 Revised Committed 0
CAD
Budget
Planned Disbursement ( 5 )
START END TYPE PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2023-04-01 2024-03-31 Original
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
160,500
CAD
2024-04-01 2025-03-31 Original
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
180,200
CAD
2025-04-01 2026-03-31 Original
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
105,100
CAD
2026-04-01 2027-03-31 Original
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
298,975
CAD
2027-04-01 2028-03-31 Original
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
264,525
CAD
Planned Disbursement
Transactions ( 6 )
Incoming Commitment ( 2 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2024-03-31
Engagement entrant
Incoming Commitment
CHANNEL Money is disbursed directly to the implementing institution and managed through a separate bank account 2
Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada. Agriculture et agro-alimentaire Canada
Local Government
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
672,866.66
CAD
2024-03-31
Engagement entrant
Incoming Commitment
CHANNEL Money is disbursed directly to the implementing institution and managed through a separate bank account 2
Canada. Parlement
Canada. Parliament
Canadá. Parlamento
Other Public Sector
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
336,433.34
CAD
Incoming Commitment
Outgoing Commitment ( 2 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2024-03-31
Engagement sortant
Outgoing Commitment
CHANNEL Money is disbursed directly to the implementing institution and managed through a separate bank account 2
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
160,500
CAD
2024-06-30
Engagement sortant
Outgoing Commitment
CHANNEL Money is disbursed directly to the implementing institution and managed through a separate bank account 2
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
180,200
CAD
Outgoing Commitment
Disbursement ( 2 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2024-03-31
Disbursement
Décaissement
CHANNEL Money is disbursed directly to the implementing institution and managed through a separate bank account 2
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
160,500
CAD
2024-06-30
Disbursement
Décaissement
CHANNEL Money is disbursed directly to the implementing institution and managed through a separate bank account 2
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
Other Public Sector
Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Other Public Sector
180,200
CAD
Disbursement
General Enquiries
Centre de recherches pour le développement international
International Development Research Centre
(+1) 613-236-6163
CP 8500, Ottawa ON Canada, K1G 3H9
PO Box 8500, Ottawa ON Canada, K1G 3H9
conditions( 2 )
NARRATIVE TYPE DESCRIPTION
Grant is conditional on completion of specified terms of reference, receipt of specified deliverables
La bourse est octroyée à condition de respecter le mandat établi et de livrer les résultats attendus
Performance The condition attached requires certain outputs or outcomes to be achieved by the recipient
Grant is conditional on periodic submission of a detailed accounting of expenditure of funds received from IDRC accompanied by estimation of budget for the next reporting period
La bourse est octroyée à condition de périodiquement présenter une justification détaillée de l'utilisation des fonds versés par le CRDI ainsi qu'une estimation budgétaire de la période de rapport suivante
Fiduciary The condition attached requires use of certain public financial management or public accountability measures by the recipient