THINK TANK ON AGRICULTURE

SECTOR

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY PESHAWAR

Background

Secretary P&D and his team visited AUP and acknowledged the University being a seat of knowledge and learning

Recent 8th Amendment has brought along numerous challenges to the development scenario

Previous Development Models have mainly emphasized on quantity instead of sustainability and could not deliver the optimum objectives

Background

There is a need to provide solutions to shortcomings in previous development models

Formation of Think Tank comprising of University Faculty and Experts from Different Sectors is formed to come up with target oriented effective Development Models to Alleviate Poverty, Create Jobs and Sustainable Development in the Agriculture Sectors

Vision Statement for the Think Tank

“Improved livelihood through the

implementation of a well thought-out Sustainable Developmental Programs

in Agriculture Sector”

Improved Livelihood&

Quality of Life

Geographical Based Projects

Need

Academia

Government Bodies

Private Sector

Future Planning Perspectives

Changing Climate

Community Needs

Changing Global Scenario

Projects

Stakeholders

Need for the Think Tank

Understanding the dynamics of Agricultural Sectors

Identify policy loopholes in planning and implementation in Agricultural Sectors

Identify major issues confronting farmers and other stakeholders in the country in general and in the province in particular

Suggest remedial measures for rehabilitation of agricultural sectors, improving performance based output and sustainable development of agriculture sector

Terms of Reference

To deliberate upon issues confronting agriculture sector including livestock and water management

To explore and debate successful models in various components of Agriculture sector

To come up with viable and integrated model/ guidelines, on which policy/programs and projects can be developed and implemented in agriculture sector through ADP of Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leading to accelerated economic growth and regional parity

Reference Documents

Vision 2030 of Government of Pakistan Medium Term Development Framework I & II Comprehensive Development Strategy of Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Agricultural Policy Provincial Agricultural Strategy Provincial Horticultural Policy Livestock Development Plan Perspective Sectoral Policy and Plans Provincial ADPs (last 5-10 years) Any Other relevant reference

Components of the Think Tank Think Tank Shall Comprise Four Distinct

Sub Sectors Agriculture Livestock Water Management & Policy Planning

Sub Sectors

Shall Study and Identify Major Issues Confronting the Sub Sector

Identify policy loopholes and suggest improvements

Plan Projects that are Specific to the geographic location Must have relevance and impact

Long term, Medium Term, Short Term Must be practical, implementable and

sustainable

Planned Line of Action

Frequent Meetings of the Think tank Finalization of Recommendations Consolidation Sharing with Stakeholders Finalization of Draft by 1st March 2011 Consolidated Plans sent to Secretary

P&D by 5th March 2011

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