[{"bbox": [79, 108, 1150, 271], "category": "Text", "text": "Importantly, a rapid Food Systems Assessment (FSA) was undertaken by FAO and CIRAD supported by EU. The FSA has carried out stakeholder dialogues in the country and identified broad food systems' challenges and opportunities. The report is being finalised at the time of preparing this Action Document. It will further inform the development and implementation of the proposed Action. The AAP 2021 has taken the SAFS approach, as the focus of the action is aiming at addressing economic, environment and social dimensions of agri-food systems in a holistic manner. Preliminary findings are already taken on board in prioritising and framing the result areas."}, {"bbox": [86, 308, 385, 340], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 3.5. The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [83, 352, 651, 380], "category": "Text", "text": "The underlying intervention logic for this action is as follows:"}, {"bbox": [83, 391, 1170, 522], "category": "Text", "text": "The key intervention logic and theory of change of the action is thus promoting **SAFS approach** as a main driver to ensure RNR sector resilience in addressing the food system sustainability. The key assumption of the intervention logic is that the government is supportive of implementing sector reforms in adopting a sustainable agri-food systems approach in the country. The action will overcome the risks identified under 3.4 through appropriate mitigation measures."}, {"bbox": [83, 536, 1170, 750], "category": "Text", "text": "If a) financial support to RNR sector policy implementation, b) technical assistance to government in implementing sector policy, c) policy dialogue to address key policy issues and d) sector coordination to harmonise efforts of donors, are undertaken and if the government is supportive of implementing sector reforms in promoting sustainable agri-food system approach in the country, then the **sector outputs related to enhanced food production, enhanced conservation of natural resources, increased participation of private sector and enhanced capacity of the government in effective service delivery** will be produced. This is because evidence suggests that the effective use of fiscal resources, enhanced capacity of the government and effective coordination at sector level will lead to effective implementation of sector policy objectives at country level."}, {"bbox": [83, 760, 1170, 975], "category": "Text", "text": "If increased food production, enhanced conservation of natural resources, increased participation of private sector and enhanced capacity of the government in effective service delivery are delivered and if the government effectively manage the economic recovery from post Covid19 impacts, then the intended outcomes of the action – **enhanced food and nutritional security, sustainable management and conservation of natural resources and economic diversification of the sector** will realised. This is because increased production will meet the food and nutrition needs of the people, sustainable conservation efforts will protect the natural resources (land, forest, water etc.) from the impacts of climate change and natural hazards and economic diversification will enhance the country's revenue as well as enhance the income of the people through new employment opportunities."}, {"bbox": [83, 985, 1170, 1120], "category": "Text", "text": "If food and nutritional security, sustainable conservation and economic diversification of RNR sector are achieved and if there are no major disaster, pandemic or political risks occur, then the action will contribute to the desired impact of **reducing the poverty** of Bhutan. This is because when the people are ensured with food and nutrition and the country's natural resources are protected and the private sector caters employment, income and consumption of people will go high leading to reduced multi-dimensional poverty."}, {"bbox": [83, 1130, 1170, 1503], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action aims to provide financial and technical support in the implementation of sector policy objectives identified in the RNR 12th FYP (2018-2023) of Bhutan. The action will also contribute to the design, formulation and implementation of subsequent RNR 13th FYP (2023-2028) of the sector. The support to the Government of Bhutan's efforts will be through a proposed sector reform contract, which includes fixed and variable tranches, as further outlined below, in section 4.3 to provide incentives for delivering results. The achievement of targets for the tranche releases will be subject to joint annual reviews. These reviews will include the policy dialogue with the Government of Bhutan and participating development partners to develop a joint understanding of achievements of results and outcomes. The action will also intend to strengthen national capacities and drive sector policy reforms and greening PFM through structured policy dialogue, effective sector coordination and solution centric technical assistance activities. Given the sector challenges and national priorities highlighted under section 2.2, the key policy dialogue priorities which are considered includes: achieving SDGs, sustaining food and nutritional security, addressing climate change / NDC implementation, strengthening economic diversification, mainstreaming gender and social inclusion and ensuring transparency and accountability. The action will foster multi-stakeholder sector coordination framework with development partners, CSOs and private sector which will further contribute to realisation of action objectives."}, {"bbox": [1041, 1663, 1158, 1687], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 16 of 25"}]