ISSN 2167-0447
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences ISSN: 2167-0447 Vol. 14 (6), pp. 001-007, June, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Evaluation tools for agricultural development initiatives in Pacific Island economies
Amos Gyau1, Zac Tchoundjeu1 and Stelle Franzel2
1World Agroforestry Centre, West and Central Africa Region, P. O. Box 16317, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Accepted 21 November, 2023
Abstract
This paper identifies and investigates high value agricultural products (HVAPs) related projects in the experiences of the Pacific islands developing countries (PIDCs). Based on analysis and evaluation of project reports, the paper identifies key factors and checklists which need to be evaluated in embarking on projects which affect the development of HVAPs related projects. The main elements of the proposed framework include external factors, level of integration of the value chain project to traditional agricultural system of the beneficiary country, market analysis, how holistic is the approach and linkages of the projects to other projects. The paper provokes thoughts for the development of a holistic framework to analyse HVAPs projects in the PIDC in particular and developing countries in general.
Key words: High value agricultural products, programmes, Pacific island countries, checklist.