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Expenses by Strategic Initiative: The optimal allocation of expenses by Strategic Initiative was assessed
based on qualitative stakeholder feedback collected over the past three years. This assessment will be
adjusted between 2011 and 2013 through ex‐ante impact analysis (improving estimates provided in
Table 2) and through systematic prioritization by stakeholders. The high level of bilateral funding to
MAIZE makes optimal allocation of funds across Strategic Initiatives problematic, unless funds can be
sourced that are very much aligned with the MAIZE Strategy or FUND members transform restricted,
bilateral funding into CGIAR Window 1‐3 funding. The more donors restrict their funding to particular
projects, the greater will be the potential variation from the budgeted, optimal allocation of funds. This
discrepancy originates mainly from somewhat different priority setting of partners and donors. Based on
current insights, it would be desirable to re‐allocate budgets from SI 4 Stress tolerant maize for the
poorest to most other Strategic Initiatives for greatest impact across MAIZE. Investment in SI 7
Nutritious maize is shown to decrease between 2010 and 2011 because most of these activities are
budgeted under CRP4 Agriculture for improved nutrition and health.
Expenses by Region: The optimal allocation of expenses by region is based on the regional importance
of maize for maize farmers and poor maize consumers (FAOSTAT 2010; Table 8) and summarized by the
management entities shown in Figure 10.
Expenses by Strategic Initiative and Region. Regional budget allocations to individual Strategic
Initiatives will depend on the relative priority of each Strategic Initiative for a particular region, as
determined through A. Ex‐ante impact analysis and systematic stakeholder consultation and B. Available
bilateral funding. Consortium funds will be used to address gaps between A and B and this will be
assessed on an annual basis by the Management Committee.
Table 8. Regional importance of maize production and consumption
Relevance of maize for various regions
Description Weight Africa – E&S Africa - W Asia - East Asia - S&SE CWANA LAC
Area 50% 20% 12% 9% 23% 3% 34%
Production 11% 6% 15% 22% 5% 41%
Poor < 1 USD 27% 36% 3% 15% 6% 13%
Poor < 2 USD 25% 26% 4% 23% 8% 13%
Maize kcal < 1 USD 53% 22% 1% 6% 1% 17%
Maize kcal < 2 USD 50% 49% 18% 1% 10% 3% 19%
Weight 100% 35% 15% 5% 16% 3% 26%
Notes: Asia - E: Assumption is that 75% of the area/poor is temperate, 25% subtropical/tropical
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