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Understanding food policy change in Ghana

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  • Jagdeep S. Chhokar
  • Suresh Chandra Babu
  • Shashidhara Kolavalli

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Evidence-based policy-making has become a critical aspect of development strategy in developing countries. Yet the assumption that policymakers will automatically use available evidence may not be valid in all contexts. To influence positive policy change requires an understanding of the unique policy process and drivers of policy change in the context of a particular country and sector. Strengthening the capacity of key agricultural policy stakeholders can facilitate evidence-informed policy-making. This article documents an approach to strengthening the capacity of parliamentarians in Ghana. It attempts to measure to what extent such investments could lead to informed policy-making to promote poverty reduction. Lessons are drawn from a group of Ghanaian parliamentarians following an exposure and learning visit to India.

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  • Jagdeep S. Chhokar & Suresh Chandra Babu & Shashidhara Kolavalli, 2015. "Understanding food policy change in Ghana," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(8), pages 1077-1090, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:25:y:2015:i:8:p:1077-1090
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2015.1082977
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