PERSPECTIVES OF AGENTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMID II AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME IN BOTSWANA

Nyane Angela Seiphetlheng

International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 2024, vol. 10, issue 04

Abstract: This paper discusses the perspectives of policy agents on the implementation of the Livestock Management and Infrastructure Development (LIMID) Phase II agricultural programme in Botswana in the Mahalapye District. Using the qualitative approach, the paper examined the LIMID II that was not fully evaluated in 2010 and hence it was important to include other objectives that were left out by the first evaluation by getting the perspectives of participants. The participants were the agricultural officers, farmers, Heads of Unit in Agriculture at Headquarters and Mahalapye District. The research employed a case study strategy with the use of open-ended questionnaires and interviews for data collection. Data collection tools used were semi-structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews. The findings of the study revealed a mixture of appreciation for its potential benefits and frustration with its flawed execution. The study underscored the importance of aligning theoretical frameworks with practical realities in policy implementation. The paper concludes that the implementation process should not be overlooked by decision makers but be given the attention it deserves to avoid divergent ways of implementing the same policy.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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