Papua New Guinea National Agriculture Development Plan 2007-2016 : Policies and Strategies Volume 1 Part 1

Abstract

In September 2001, the National Executive Council (NEC) directed the National Department of Agriculture and Livestock (NDAL) to develop a medium term National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP). Accordingly, NDAL, having consulted all stakeholders and the wider community within the agriculture sector, formulated the plan with technical and financial assistance from the GoPNG and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations under the Technical Cooperation Program (TCP No. 3003A). The vision of NADP is sustainable transformation of the country's agriculture sector into a vibrant and productive economic sector that contributes to economic growth, social wellbeing, national food security and poverty alleviation. The Mission of NADP is to enhance and improve the quality of life for over 87% of the rural population in 89 districts and 19 provinces; through increased productivity, sustainable and quality production coupled with integrated planning and environmental sustainable management.