Development of project evaluation and monitoring guidelines for Asian Development Bank financing of agricultural and natural resources research projects. Guidelines include:

• Rationale as to why ADB supports natural resources research and value CGIAR and non-CG centres bring to this objective;
• Review of research financing experience and concerns that have emerged in the last few years,
• Outline of the selection process- including consultation with stakeholders, rationale for the proposed investment, expected benefits, development of benefit monitoring and logical project framework, understanding with agriculture ministries, links with ADB projects, the country strategy; and
• Overview of the time schedule for submission of proposals- including process of scrutiny and evaluation, along with yard sticks that will be applied for accepting or rejecting proposals.

Above elements incorporated in administration, monitoring, reporting and evaluation framework. Guidelines to be used for assessing and managing ADB natural resources research investments

Quantitative economic analysis of Australian pig-meat industry new product development and marketing projects from the following components of the industry portfolio: expand and retain sustainable domestic and export markets; minimize the impact of regulation on sustainable industry growth, research, develop and promote adoption of technical and business innovations; and deliver information and services of value to industry participants. In total, >20 strategic directions were assessed in cost-benefit economic framework. Responsible for reviewing project outcomes, assisting with project management, cash-flow modelling and report preparation. Results used for strategic planning (with the BDA Group).

Project proposals developed for Alive Program for Avian Influenza Knowledge Hub in Kenya, Vaccine and Diagnostic Development for Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Sanitary Protocols for Livestock Trade in Eastern and West Africa. Proposals include:

• Project and Component Descriptions
• Consulting Services Description
• Cost tables using Costab 3.2
• Economic appraisal using cost-benefit analysis
• Project Risk Assessment
• Project Framework; and
• Implementation Schedule

A business plan was developed to assist with the commercialisation of animal health vaccines (redwater and gallsickness) in Zimbabwe. Vaccine market potential and value of product to end-users were modelled to determine appropriate vaccine pricing. Team Leader and responsible for report preparation and finalisation, along with facilitation of stakeholder workshops to ensure implementation of key project findings (for Dept. of Veterinary Services, Zimbabwe)

Economic evaluation of animal health improvement project (foot rot eradication) within nomadic sheep and goat flocks of the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal. Vaccine adoption, reduced disease prevalence and farmer benefits from enhanced livestock productivity analysed. Farmer interviews conducted, cash flow model developed to determine project returns and document prepared for marketing purposes.

Cost-benefit analysis of 46 new product and process development projects for Australian Wool Innovation Pty Limited. Potential industry economic benefits analyzed for fibre and textile components of the organization’s R&D portfolio. International fibre and textile markets characterized, strategic fit of projects with current industry trends assessed and project impacts economically defined using cash flow modelling. Results used to assist with resource allocation in the portfolio. (with the BDA Group).

Cost-benefit analysis of 50 farm-level product and process development projects for Australian Wool Innovation Pty Limited. Potential industry economic benefits analyzed for projects within following R&D programs:

• Sustainable Production Systems
• Animal Health and Exotic Disease
• Genetic Technologies; and
• Logistics and Fibre Specification

Project impacts economically defined using cash flow modelling and implications for strategic planning and investment described (with the BDA Group).

Economic evaluation of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) management projects in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Livestock production systems characterized and impact of targeted vaccination programs and improved surveillance evaluated. Cost-benefit analysis of project costs and animal health benefits undertaken. Report prepared for marketing purposes

Economic evaluation of post-harvest fruit handling procedures to improve food security and nutrition in Pacific Islands. Also, scope for increased fruit exports assessed. Fruit fly disinfection technology evaluated and economic impact of expanding capacity assessed. Team leader and report prepared for marketing purposes.

Economic appraisal of 9 project proposals for the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture (CRCV). Proposals were taken from 4 core research and development programs (www.crcv.com.au):

• TickCost: a software package that estimates the economic impact of tick-borne diseases on livestock industries throughout Asia and Africa. The software has been distributed throughout these regions and also Europe. It can be down-loaded from the International Livestock Research Institute website (www.cgiar.org/ilri/mtp/proj11/tickcost.cfm)
• Priority, a strategic planning software package that incorporates a scoring framework developed by the American Institute for Industrial Research and CSIRO has been developed for the CSIRO strategic planning office. (http://www.esys.com.au/products/priority.htm)
• Development of state-transition infectious disease model for assessing national economic benefits from animal disease control. (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome – with AusVet Services)
• Assistance in developing economic module for disease impact model used for assessing the benefits from animal disease control (Ovine Johnnes disease). (AusVet Services)