Policy coherence for agricultural transformation in African least developed countries (LDCs)

Year of publication2018

AuthorFAO

PublisherFAO

AbstractIn many developing and least-developed countries (LDCs), the transformation of the agriculture sector is key for improving domestic food security and nutrition and for promoting economic development. However, efforts to raise agricultural productivity and develop inclusive and competitive agricultural value chains are often hampered by market- and trade-related bottlenecks, while initiatives promoting agricultural commercialisation, diversification and trade are often curbed by bottlenecks at farm or post-harvest levels. In this context, FAO, in collaboration with the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) and European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), carried out a Multi-partner Programme Support Mechanism (FMM) Project on Trade related capacity development for food security and nutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) to contribute to improved policy coherence for agricultural development and food security in these countries.

 

Product typeBook (stand-alone)

RegionNear East and North Africa

ISBN978-92-5-130679-6

Areas of workTrade Policy and Partnerships

KeywordsAgriculture; Capacity development; Food security; Laws & regulations; Multi-stakeholder partnerships; Nutrition; Policy analysis; Policy cycle; Trade & markets; Value chains