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.


Implementation 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;