Agricultural Policy Framework for Development Course

Course Fee:

₦320,000.00

Course Overview

Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and components of agricultural policy and its role in economic development.
• Analyze global and regional agricultural policy trends and their implications for sustainable development.
• Evaluate the relationship between agricultural policies and food security, rural development, and environmental sustainability.
• Gain insights into policy tools, frameworks, and strategies to promote agricultural innovation and resilience.
• Develop skills to formulate, implement, and assess agricultural policies that align with national and global development goals.
Course Content
Introduction to Agricultural Policy
• Definitions and importance of agricultural policy.
• Key objectives of agricultural policy frameworks.
• The role of agriculture in national and global economic development.
• Historical perspectives and evolution of agricultural policies.
Agricultural Policy and Economic Development
• Linking agriculture to economic growth and poverty reduction.
• Case studies of successful agricultural policy interventions.
• Agricultural value chains and their contribution to development.
• The impact of agricultural policies on rural development.
Global and Regional Agricultural Policy Trends
• Overview of international agricultural policy frameworks.
• Regional policies and agreements (e.g., AU’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme – CAADP).
• WTO agreements and their impact on agriculture.
• Climate-smart agriculture and sustainability initiatives.
Key Policy Areas in Agriculture
• Land use and land tenure policies.
• Water resource management in agriculture.
• Agricultural trade policies and market access.
• Food security and nutrition policies.
Tools and Strategies for Effective Policy Implementation
• Policy formulation and analysis tools.
• Stakeholder engagement in agricultural policy-making.
• Funding and financing mechanisms for policy initiatives.
• Monitoring and evaluation of agricultural policies.