VISION

A well planned and coordinated agricultural sector

MISSION

To ensure coherent planning and execution of agricultural policies and programmes

MANDATE

The Department of Agricultural Planning Services is mandated to:

• Provide guidance on preparation and implementation of agricultural policies;
• Identify and prepare projects and programme proposals for the ministry;
• Monitor and evaluate agricultural sector projects and programmes;
• Coordinate agricultural marketing issues;
• Collect, analyze and maintain agricultural statistics and databank;
• Coordinate the implementation of food security programmes; and
• Analyze and advise the Ministry on sectoral policies.

IMPLEMENTING UNITS

The Department of Agricultural Planning Services (DAPS) implements its activities through the following units:

1. Policy and Programme Development & Budget;
2. Food Security;
3. Central Monitoring& Evaluation;
4. Trade & Marketing;