1. Results Oriented Program Formulation
Session 3. Sub-sector Review, Stakeholder and Client Consultation and Analysis of Development Objectives

2. Objectives of Session 3
Explain why a sector review is a necessary step in long-term program planning
List the types of information that should be included in a sector review
Identify stakeholders and clients to be included in program formulation
Discuss the importance of development objectives in guiding program formulation

3. Sub-Sector
Review

4. Step 1. Review Sub-sector or Region
National economy Agro-ecological zone level level:
Area and production * Agro-ecological
trends characteristics
Future demand? * Share in national production
Target group * Socioeconomic characteristics
Import / export * Yields
Development objectives

5. Types of Information Required by the Review
Potential Sustainable Productivity versus National Development Objectives
Current conditions: - Producer’s situation in each zone

6. Types of Information Required by the Review
Current conditions: Demand factors and agricultural sector characteristics
Potential sustainable productivity
National development objectives

7. Example of Sub-sector Review: PNG Agric-Issues and Options
Agricultural Performance since 1975:
Palm oil, Coffee, Cocoa, Natural rubber, Coconut products, Food crops
Factors impacting performance
Research
Extension services
Labour
Infrastructure
Property rights
Investment and finance
Macro-economic factors
Trade policies
Industry assistance and taxation
Policies

8. Stakeholders and Clients in Program Planning

9. It is important to involve representatives of key stakeholder groups in program planning

10. Participation is Important for:
Parties to share in problem analysis
Parties to share in solution strategy formulation
All aspects of problem to be addressed
Clients to build commitment
Two-way communication

11. Sub-sector Review and Consultation of Stakeholders and Clients
Identifies general outline of program
Identifies the actors
Sometimes specific expertise is needed

12. Examples of Stakeholders
Public officials
Government bodies
Public land managers
Interest groups
Small scale farmers
Extension agents
Commodity organizations
Private industries

13. Examples of Stakeholders (Cont.)
Private sector
Finance houses
Market agents
Policy makers
Other public corporations

14. Principle Clients of Research
Producers
Agro-processors
Consumers
Scientists
Policymakers

15. Principle Clients of Research (Cont.)
Private sector (e.g. pharmaceutical companies, feed manufacturers)
Extension services
Local government

16. Why Involve Clients?
Research program will be more user-focused
Users’ needs will be linked to research
Chances of implementation increase

17. Analysis of Development Objectives

18. Examples of Development Goals included in a Strategic Plan
For example: The PNG National Agriculture Development Plan :
The Vision: “Sustainable transformation of the country’s agriculture sector into a vibrant and productive sector that contributes to economic growth, social wellbeing, national food security and poverty alleviation”
NARI Strategic Vision:
“Prosperous PNG agricultural communities”

19. Examples of Development Goals included in a Strategic Plan (Cont.)
For example: The PNG National Agriculture Development Plan :
Overall Goal:
"To stimulate economic growth in the agriculture sector in all districts through the development of a well coordinated planning and implementation that are interactive, and effective, involving the full participation of the stakeholders, which promotes food security, income generation and poverty alleviation”
NARI Strategic Goal:
To contribute to improved welfare of rural families and communities who depend wholly or partly on agriculture and their livelihoods

20. Examples of Development Goals included in a Strategic Plan ( Cont.)
The vision gives a clear picture of where PNG agriculture wants to be in the long term
The main impediments to successful implementation of this plan:
Vast untapped potential that lies in its people and material resources
Low profitability and competitiveness that constrain the participation of a full spectrum of people and economic entities

21. Examples of Regional Development Goals
Pacific Plan :
Reduce poverty by 20%
No increase in HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections prevalence
Improved gender equality

22. Examples of Global Development Goals
For example: The Millennium Development Goals include:
Reduce hunger and poverty by half by 2015
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Reduce child mortality

23. Examples of Global Development Goals (Cont.)
For example: The Millennium Development Goals include:
Improve maternal health
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop a global partnership for development