Agricultural Policy Analysis

Objectives:
• Understand the role and importance of agricultural policy in national development.
• Analyze the structure, formulation, and impact of agricultural policies.
• Assess the economic, social, and environmental implications of agricultural policies.
• Develop skills in policy evaluation and analysis for the agricultural sector.

Introduction to Agricultural Policy
• Definition and scope of agricultural policy.
• The role of agriculture in national economic development.
• Key actors and stakeholders in agricultural policy formulation.
• Overview of policy-making processes and frameworks.

Policy Formulation and Design
• Key principles and objectives in designing agricultural policies.
• Steps involved in policy formulation (research, stakeholder engagement, drafting).
• Policy instruments: subsidies, taxes, trade policies, and regulations.
• The role of government, NGOs, and international organizations in policy design.

Economic Impacts of Agricultural Policies
• Effects of agricultural policies on production, income, and market stability.
• The role of subsidies and price controls in shaping agricultural markets.
• Trade policies: import/export regulations, tariffs, and their impact on domestic agriculture.
• The economic relationship between agriculture and other sectors (e.g., industry, services).

Policy Evaluation and Analysis
• Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural policies.
• Tools for impact assessment: cost-benefit analysis, econometric models, and case studies.
• Social and environmental considerations in policy analysis.
• Recommendations for policy improvement and the role of policy feedback in the agricultural sector.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 8th – 11th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 22nd – 25th July, 2025
3RD BATCH: 18th – 21th Nov, 2025