This paper presents the main findings of the Policy Coherence for
\nAgriculture and Rural Development study. Policy Coherence for Development (PCD)
\nis about making sure that policies for sector development do not contradict or
\nundermine one another and that as far as possible, policies are complementary
\nand create synergy. In practice, it is about reconciling the multiple concerns of
\ndiverse stakeholders. Our study aimed to identify: (1) the major problems
\nrelated to coherence among agriculture and rural development (ARD) policies;
\n(2) the structures and processes used to ensure coherence and their
\neffectiveness: (3) and how different interests in policymaking are reconciled.
\nWe also attempted to draw lessons, including examples of good practice. For Cambodia, agriculture and rural development (ARD) is one of
\nthe most important sectors in alleviating rural poverty and promoting equitable
\ngrowth. The sector is complex and multifaceted: development partners working in
\nARD in Cambodia usually have different priorities, arising from their own
\ncountry situation analyses and assistance agendas. This has led to the
\nfragmentation of programmes and projects, and thus reduced potential for
\nsynergy. ARD subsectoral policies formulated based on the NSDP framework have
\nhelped improve the harmonisation and alignment of development partners\u2019
\ninitiatives with government. However, despite the comprehensiveness of the ARD
\npolicy framework, lack of clear prioritisation blocks potential synergy that
\nwould otherwise enhance the sector\u2019s development. Weak intra-government
\ncoordination, institutional complexity and fragmentation create overlapping or
\ncontradictory sectoral policies which undermine development. A number of
\nmechanisms have been deployed to improve policy coherence, enhance aid
\neffectiveness and address coordination issues at various levels. Among these,
\nthe important roles of ARD Technical Working Groups in ensuring coordination
\nand coherence at sectoral level have been undermined by a breakdown in
\ncommunication, goodwill, participation and trust between government and
\ndevelopment partners participants. It is clear that coherence among different
\nARD initiatives is determined not only by donors\u2019 efforts and commitment but
\nalso, largely by government action to tailor and direct donors\u2019 activities as
\nwell as improve its internal coordination for better aid utilisation. Although
\nCambodia still needs support and faces a number of internal challenges, the country
\nmust continuously demonstrate self-reliance with regard to developing and
\nmanaging policy implementation. Such efforts could help Cambodia\u2019s government
\nachieve a coherent ARD strategy that could provide real synergy in the sector. <\/p>\n
Keywords: Policy coherence for development (PCD), alignment,
\nharmonisation, synergy <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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