ZIMBABWE Standard Policy Advocacy Strategy Format

What is the problem?  Lack of political buy-in at the level of the minister  Resistance of signature of MoU by a monopolistic potato seed company.  Potato seed company is against all the principles of regional integration to maintain monopoly - fears competition from South Africa.

Overall aim  Secure political buy-in and support of all relevant stakeholders.

Specific Objectives  To secure buy-in of potato seed stakeholders.  To gain political buy-in at Ministerial level in order to have the MoU signed.  To have legislation gazetted and enacted.  To promote civic education to increase public awareness.

Target  Zimbabwe Seed Potato Corp  Potato seed growers association  Minister of Agriculture

Power Analysis StakeholderInterestRelative PowerSource of power Zimbabwe Seed Potato Corp Maintain monopolyVery high Constituency of minister of agriculture Potato seed growers association Better varieties, higher productivity, expansion of markets and higher profits Very highPolitical support Minister of AgriculturePolitical supportDiscretionary power Highly trusted by superiors

Allies StakeholderInterest Relative Power Source of power Farmer unions Better varieties, more accessible, lower prices, wider choice, quality seed, higher productivity, expansion of markets and higher profits High Electorate, are part of Parley, have voting numbers, leaders of unions politically connected ZSTAExpand market share into the region, easier trade, growth of the industry, economic benefit to the country and region Very highHigh level interaction, well respected by the Ministers, seed security a high priority of politicians

Tools and Tactics  Breakfast meeting  Retreat  Policy brief  Use of champions who informally establish relationships with those opposing the MoU  Media programmes for civic education  Engage chair of relevant Parley committee

Opportunities and Events  Agriculture Coordination Working Group – monthly meetings  Field days where senior politicians are invited  Agricultural shows

Human and Financial Resources  Human  Task Team, and advocacy sub-committee  Elders  Champions  Allies  Financial  Breakfast meetings  Retreats  Media programmes for civic education  Facilitate the work of champions

Risks  Possibility of tensions, divisions along political faction groupings

Monitoring, Evaluation, Planning and Learning  Monthly progress reports by Task Team  Ad-hoc Task Team Meetings

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