Priorities

Capacity building: Conduct trainings to increase the ability of individuals and institutions at national and regional levels to formulate evidence-based agricultural policies.

Policy analysis: Coordinate agricultural policy analysis at national and regional levels to identify policy restrictions, develop appropriate policy recommendations and generate evidence for policy formulation.

Policy harmonization: Coordinate harmonization of agricultural policies, standards and regulations that promote development and exchange of agricultural technologies across Member Countries and cross border trade in agricultural inputs and commodities.

Promote awareness on regulatory frameworks: Facilitate exchange of information on agricultural policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines, among key stakeholders.