Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) of the Nigerian Agricultural Transformation Agenda: Looking back and thinking ahead

Augustine Odinakachukwu Ejiogu

Nigerian Agricultural Policy Research Journal (NAPReJ), 2017, vol. 03, issue 01

Abstract: This paper aims at critically reviewing the performance of the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda and subsequently sheds some light towards a policy path to the future of the scheme. The Government of Nigeria now has new policy document and has pledged to build on the success of the previous agricultural policy. In line with the need for policy stability and continuity, this paper is focused on interpreting and analyzing relevant data on the implementation of the GES scheme and eventually communicating the results to decision makers on the way forward. The analysis made ample use of academic research and also took into consideration different positions of interest groups and stakeholders involved in the GES scheme with special reference to their roles in the implementation of the scheme. The GES scheme is an effective attempt at relieving government of the role of procurement of agro-inputs and consequently building a viable network of commercial agro—input dealers who directly supply the subsidized inputs to farmers to boost agricultural production. Recommendations are made to ensure that the scheme as a policy does not suffer reversals.

Keywords: Agricultural; and; Food; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.314120

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