THINK TANK ON
AGRICULTURE
SECTOR
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITY PESHAWAR
Background
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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
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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 thoughtout Sustainable Developmental
Programs in Agriculture Sector”
Improved Livelihood
&
Quality of Life
Projects
Geographical Based
Projects
Need
Stakeholders
Future Planning
Perspectives
Private Sector
Academia
Government
Bodies
Changing Climate
Community Needs
Changing Global
Scenario
Need for the Think Tank
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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
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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
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Vision 2030 of Government of Pakistan
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Medium Term Development Framework I & II
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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
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Think Tank Shall Comprise Four Distinct Sub Sectors
 Agriculture
 Livestock
 Water
Management &
 Policy Planning
Sub Sectors
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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
 Must
term, Medium Term, Short Term
be practical, implementable and sustainable
Planned Line of Action
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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
Thanks