End of Commitment Report – Participatory and Inclusive Use of Yard Through Integrated Agricultural Systems

Name of Evaluator

Yanto Naim

Email

saya@yantonaim.web.id

Member Name

Banggai, Indonesia

Action PlanAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen... Title

Action plan – Banggai, Indonesia, 2021 – 2024

CommitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action...

Participatory and Inclusive Use of Yard Through Integrated Agricultural Systems

Action

The expected results from this commitment are, among others: Realizing an increase in food reserves and economic development in rural areas through community empowerment in the agricultural and fishery sectors. As one of the strategies to maintain family, regional and national food security, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meeting the nutritional and food needs at the household, family, and community levels. Increase the diversity and quality of community food consumption to make it more diverse, nutritionally balanced, and safe to support healthy, active, and productive lives. Optimizing the use of the yard as an additional source of family income to improve family welfare. Application of appropriate technological innovations in agriculture.

Problem

The purpose of development is to increase welfare or improve people’s living standards. The yard has great potential as a support for the owner’s daily needs because the yard can be used to be planted with various kinds of productive plants. In addition, the yard can be used as a precious asset for the development of a household scale business. Therefore, yard use can be a basis for empowering family resources and increasing food needs and family nutritional adequacy.The problem is that there are still approximately 80% of the yard and unused land in rural areas that have not been optimally utilized for more productive things, mainly to support and increase family income. Whereas as an effort to solve poverty in rural areas, optimizing the use of yard by housewives or other vulnerable groups in rural areas can overcome unemployment, poverty, and inflation due to soaring prices for basic foods.

1.1 What was the overall level of progress in the commitment implementation at the time of this assessment?

Substantial

Provide a brief explanation of your answer:

All programs are running smoothly and are being implemented effectively by the activity implementers. In the first year of the initiative, the Banggai Regent formed a team involving competent parties through related OPDs, including the Food Security Service, Fisheries Service, Animal Husbandry Service, and the Food Crops, Horticulture, and Plantation Service of Banggai Regency.

From the perspective of the Banggai Regional Government, the One Million One Yard Program is a strategic initiative that not only contributes to increasing food security and community welfare but also supports environmental sustainability and strengthens social cohesion. With the backing of appropriate policies, community empowerment, and effective monitoring, this program is expected to bring long-term benefits to all residents of Banggai Regency.

There is a strong commitment to the program’s action plan and its implementation, leading us to conclude that the program has been completed successfully.

Provide evidence that supports and justifies your answer:

• Supporting Documents

1.2 Describe the main external or internal factors that impacted the implementation of this commitment and how they were addressed (or not).

The implementation of the One Million One Yard Program in Banggai Regency is influenced by various external and internal factors that can affect its success or present obstacles. The following is an explanation of these factors:

Internal Factors:

1. Local Government Commitment
2. Human Resources (HR) Capacity
3. Infrastructure and Supporting Facilities
4. Coordination Between Government Agencies

External Factors:

1. Socio-Economic Conditions of the Community
2. Geographical and Climate Conditions
3. National Policies and Regulations
4. Prices and Market Access
5. Support and Participation of Other Stakeholders

The success of the One Million One Yard Program in Banggai Regency is greatly influenced by a combination of internal and external factors. The local government needs to strengthen internal factors such as commitment, HR capacity, and infrastructure while anticipating and managing external factors like socio-economic conditions, geographical conditions, and support from national policies.

With a holistic and strategic approach, this program can achieve its goals of improving community welfare and enhancing local food security.

1.3 Was the commitment implemented as originally planned?

Most of the commitment milestones were implemented as planned

Provide a brief explanation of your answer:

The achievement of the following aspects so that we provide a conclusion that one million one-yard program was implemented according to the plan that was prepared at the beginning, namely:
1. Realization of Budget and Resources.
2. Community Participation.
3. Availability and Distribution of Seeds and Supporting Facilities.
4. Community Training and Empowerment.
5. Yard Output and Productivity.
6. Program Monitoring and Evaluation.
7. Achievement of Program Objectives (Outcomes).

Provide evidence that supports and justifies your answer:

• Realized budget and resources
• There is community participation
• Availability and Distribution of Seeds and Supporting Facilities
• Community Training and Empowerment
• Yard Output and Productivity
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation
• Achievement of Program Objectives

2.1.1. – Did the government disclose more information; improve the quality of the information (new or existing); improve the value of the information; improve the channels to disclose or request information or improve accessibility to information?

Yes

Degree of result:

Major

Explanation: In narrative form, what has been the impact on people or practice.

The One Million One Yard Program in Banggai Regency is designed to bring various positive impacts to the community. Here are some of the expected impacts from the implementation of this program:

1. Increased Food Security
2. Increased Family Income
3. Community Empowerment
4. Improved Public Health
5. Environmental Conservation
6. Increased Social Cohesion
7. Strengthening the Local Economy
8. EducationAccountability within the public education system is key to improving outcomes and attainment, and accountability is nearly impossible without transparent policies and opportunities for participation ... and Awareness

2.1.2. – Did the government create new opportunities to seek feedback from citizens/enable participation inform or influence decisions; improve existing channels or spaces to seek feedback from citizens/enable participation/ inform or influence decisions; create or improve capabilities in the government or the public aimed to improve how the government seeks feedback from citizens/enables participation/ or allows for the public to inform or influence decisions?

Yes

Degree of result:

Major

Explanation: In narrative form, what has been the impact on people or practice.

The implementation of the One Million One Yard Program in Banggai Regency not only brings positive direct impacts to the community but also creates new opportunities and opens up new channels or spaces for further development. Here are some new opportunities and spaces that may emerge from this program:

1. Development of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
2. Collaboration with the Private SectorGovernments are working to open private sector practices as well — including through beneficial ownership transparency, open contracting, and regulating environmental standards. Technical specificat... and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
3. Opportunities for Continuous Education and Training.
4. Digitalization and Agricultural Technology.
5. Strengthening Local Marketing and Distribution Networks.
6. Agriculture-Based Tourism.
7. Strengthening Communities and Social Networks.
8. Research and Development (R&D).

2.1.3 Did the government create or improve channels, opportunities or capabilities to hold officials answerable to their actions?

Not Applicable

2.1.4 Other Results

Not Applicable

2.2 Did the commitment address the public policy problem that it intended to address as described in the action plan?

Yes

Provide a brief explanation of your answer:

The One Million One Yard Program in Banggai Regency was designed as an effort to address several public policy issues related to food security, economic empowerment, and environmental conservation at the local level. The program contributes to the following key policy issues:

1. Food Security.
2. Local Economic Empowerment.
3. Environmental Conservation.
4. Public Welfare and Health.
5. Community Empowerment and Public ParticipationGiving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio....

3. Provide at least one lesson or reflection relating to the implementation of this commitment. It can be the identification of key barriers to implementation, an unexpected help/hindrance, recommendations for future commitments, or if the commitment should be taken forward to the next action plan.

The implementation of the One Million One Yard Program in Banggai Regency offers various valuable lessons and reflections, both in terms of success and challenges faced. Here are some key points that can be taken as lessons from this program:

1. The Importance of Community Participation.
2. The Need for Continuous Mentoring and Training.
3. Inter-Sector Synergy.
4. Adaptation to Local Conditions.
5. Resource Management and Supervision.
6. Strengthening Policy Support.
7. Measurable Social and Economic Impacts.