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Aligning policy for success in developing countries: evidence from the poultry sector of Ghana

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  • Omid Zamani

    (Thünen Institute of Market Analysis)

  • Craig Chibanda

    (Thünen Institute of Farm Economics)

  • Mavis Boimah

    (Thünen Institute of Farm Economics)

  • Collins Asante-Addo

    (University of Ghana)

Abstract

This paper examines policy coherence in Ghana's poultry sector by assessing potential interactions between policy objectives. Using panel simultaneous equation models and the data-driven synthetic control method, we analyze the effects of policy interventions on domestic poultry production during 1999–2019. Our findings underscore the impact of policies enacted during this period on the growth of domestic poultry production. However, growth in production remains notably lower than the escalating imports of frozen poultry meat. Our coherence analysis identifies lowering production costs and enhancing productivity as crucial policy objectives that could positively affect food security and rural development. Nonetheless, we caution against prioritizing one objective over others, as this may adversely affect overall policy coherence and outcomes. Specifically, our study emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between fostering domestic production and ensuring food security.

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  • Omid Zamani & Craig Chibanda & Mavis Boimah & Collins Asante-Addo, 2025. "Aligning policy for success in developing countries: evidence from the poultry sector of Ghana," Agricultural and Food Economics, Springer;Italian Society of Agricultural Economics (SIDEA), vol. 13(1), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:agfoec:v:13:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1186_s40100-025-00348-8
    DOI: 10.1186/s40100-025-00348-8
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    Keywords

    Policy coherence; Synergies; Synthetic control method; Poultry; Ghana;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q10 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - General
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy

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