Agricultural Policy Framework For Development Course

INTRODUCTION

A policy is a course of action adopted or proposed by government, party, business, or individual. Policies outlines what a government, a party, business or an individual aims to achieve for society as a whole. In agriculture, policies set the framework for action and thus provide guidance to the whole system. Policies are generated from laws of the country. Agricultural policies are largely on financing, production, marketing and provision of extension services all aimed at enhancing development and sustainability of agricultural sector. This 5 Days course aim to equip participants with an understanding of the agricultural policy environment, the policy formulation process, and the role, rationale and economic consequences of government   intervention in agriculture.

DURATION

5 days

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1: Introduction to agricultural policies

• Introduction to different types of policies in agriculture
• Why interest in agricultural policies
• Policy formulation process

Module 2. Structure of Agriculture and Agricultural Policies

• Models for Policy Analysis
• Tools for policy Analysis
• Current issues in agricultural policy.

Module 3

• Agricultural policy instruments.
• Domestic market policies.
• Developed and developing countries agricultural policies

Module 4

• Human health and nutrition policies.
• Policy regulation of cash crops
• Policy for quality and standards of agricultural produce
• Policy for Traceability and phytosanitary standards in agricultural produce targeting the export market

Module 5: Analysis of various agricultural policy documents

• Conducting cost benefit analyses using various policy instruments and programs
• Practical activity on analyzing the objective of policies and crucial areas of policies that have impact on the intended beneficiaries