National Livestock Sector Policy Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 2015-2030.

The National Livestock Sector Policy Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 2015-2030 is the implementation matrix for the National Livestock Policy. It highlights the issue and problems and how to go about addressing these in a systematic manner to get the desired outcomes. The matrix provides the strategy, broad action, potential resources required for delivery, intended outcome, early indicators, lead and supporting agency and priority. The National Livestok Policy (NLP) is from 2015 – 2030 and not every activity can be achieved immediately. The priority column allocates intended timeframe for delivery of outcomes. A colour coding is provided as a guide to the timeframe for delivery of outcomes. This Action Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Framework is based on existing sources of data and the development of the Livestock Database. Reporting on the progress and achievements of this National Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework will be aligned with the Government planning timeliness and budget cycles. The M&E system developed for the National Livestock Sector Policy Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework will be participatory, and aim to achieve consensus amongst all stakeholders on progress towards achieving the NLP outcomes.
This Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework requires that the Vanuatu Livestock Advisory Board (VLAB) be revived. The VLAB’s mandate will be to provide oversight on addressing the needs identified in the NPL and the processes of addressing them through the National Livestock Sector Policy Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Membership on the VLAB will include stakeholders from the private sector, educational institutions, civil society, regional technical agencies and relevant government sectors. The success of this National Livestock Policy depends on its implementation, and so the following factors will be of critical importance for effective outcomes: Strong and professional communication and sufficient capacity building for participating in implementation follow-up; The new National Livestock Policy and the National Livestock Sector Policy Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to be officially adopted at highest level of Government to commit to and guide the overall implementation process. Key nongovernmental stakeholders should likewise formally express their commitment to the policy and the respective responsibilities for implementation wherever possible; The Vanuatu Livestock Advisory Board must maintain a continuous dialogue for effective implementation follow up of the Policy, its operational fine-tuning, and its adaptation over time, etc.
Integrated farming systems and product diversification are promoted to all farmers to increase productivity and to maintain environmental integrity and resilience.