Agricultural Policy Framework For Development Course
A Kenya Event on 2021-01-18 08:30:00
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
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials, and policymakers) working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations, non-government organizations, small and medium enterprises for agricultural development, and anyone who wants to learn more about policy formulation and implementation in agriculture.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the training, participants will:
• Demonstrate practical applications of policy analysis related to agricultural sector
• Discuss the economic and political feasibility of policy changes and instruments in the agriculture value chain.
• Develop the ability to think critically about the need for policies and policy reforms in agriculture
• Identify and analyze how public policy and firm decisions affect delivery of services in agriculture, agribusiness, market, and society
• Recognize policy related problems and anticipate opportunities available in the market
• Write concise summaries of policies affecting the agricultural and food sectors, and argue orally its implications
• Conduct a cost benefit analysis using various policy instruments and programs.
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
at Fahari Palace Apartment Nairobi kenya
westlands nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
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