Policy and Program Development

Shaping Sustainable Agricultural Policies

Well-crafted policies are the backbone of agricultural development. By fostering evidence-based recommendations, facilitating policy dialogues, and championing inclusivity, we aim to create lasting impacts in Southeast Asia’s agricultural landscape.

Policy and Program Development

Expected Output

Timely and evidence-based policy recommendations governments addressing agricultural challenges in the region.

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Aspirational Outcome

Policy changes and consequent action to improve the agricultural food system in Southeast Asia.

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Long-Term Impact

Stronger regional cooperation and governance frameworks that drive sustainable agricultural policies and innovations.

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Key Initiatives

Advancing Policy Innovation for a Sustainable Agricultural Future

Policy and Program Development
Policy Studies

Policy studies, either regional or national, will be conducted to analyze current agricultural policies and related issues in the region. This is to provide evidence-based, timely, and realistic recommendations to policymakers to help address critical issues and challenges. These will be disseminated in the form of policy papers/briefs or through policy dialogues.

Analyzing Existing Policies
Conducting in-depth national and regional studies to assess current agricultural regulations.
Identifying Critical Gaps
Pinpointing inefficiencies and proposing research-backed improvements.
Delivering Impactful Insights
Publishing recommendations in policy briefs, white papers, and expert forums.
Policy and Program Development
Policy Roundtables (PRTs)

Roundtables on relevant agriculture and agriculture-related policies will be organized regularly to facilitate discussions and draw up courses of action to resolve current issues and challenges faced by the region’s agriculture sector. Results of policy studies conducted under this component of CADRE will also be highlighted and tackled during these PRTs.

Facilitating High-Level Discussions

Engaging policymakers, researchers, and industry experts in regular dialogues.

Addressing Pressing Challenges

Tackling real-world agricultural issues through knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Driving Policy Implementation

Ensuring that insights from research translate into concrete government action.

Policy and Program Development
Roadmap Development Support

CADRE assists AMS in crafting strategic roadmaps for priority commodities and key areas. Using a multistakeholder, participatory approach, we ensure sustainable, equitable, and impactful solutions for target beneficiaries.

  • Strategic Roadmaps: CADRE helps AMS craft sustainable, high-impact agricultural plans.

  • Collaborative Planning: We co-develop targeted strategies for key agricultural sectors.

  • Policy Frameworks: CADRE supports AMS in building data-driven, adaptable roadmaps.

  • Sustainable Growth: We create future-proof strategies for regional agricultural development.

CADRE drives actionable, research-based policies, empowering AMS to create sustainable agricultural roadmaps.
Policy and Program Development
(Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) Initiatives

A sustainable agricultural sector must be inclusive. Through GEDI initiatives, we empower women, youth, and marginalized communities by co-developing projects that foster leadership, skill-building, and active participation in agriculture.

Empowering Women & Youth

Fostering greater participation in agriculture through leadership programs and education.

Strengthening Rural Communities

Developing policies that support vulnerable farming populations and marginalized groups.

Building a Sustainable Future

Partnering with regional organizations to implement inclusive agricultural programs.

Explore Southeast Asia's agricultural landscapes

Southeast Asia feeds the world through agriculture that transforms lives across the region.