Evaluation of Agricultural Sector Planning Activities in Latin America and the Caribbean

摘要

A comprehensive study was made of A.I.D. agricultural sector planning in Latin America and the Caribbean over the last decade to determine and evaluate the factors associated with the relative success or failure of past efforts and to outline a set of usable recommendations for the design of future activities. A framework for understanding agricultural sector planning in the region and a review of the rationale and history of A.I.D.'s support for this activity are provided as essential background material. The design of the evaluation is then described, followed by a review of the findings gathered from documentation on 63 A.I.D. activities, visits to six countries and interviews with personnel from two other, and a survey conducted by the Interamerican Institute for Agricultural Cooperation of 23 planning units in the region. Major lessons learned are outlined and form the basis of a future A.I.D. strategy centered on generating an effective demand for agricultural sector planning. A discussion of directions in future study concludes the report. Attachments include 30 exhibits and five appendices.