I  OBJECTIVES

The course aims to show the interfaces between the goals and instruments in agricultural sector planning at a macro-level and agricultural project appraisal as micro-level framework to select projects. The relationship between economic theory on the one hand and planning and project appraisal as decision making tools in the
other are emphasized so that students can appreciate the link
between the principle and  applied  components of  economics. Conceptualization and analytical skills in economic problem solving are highlighted.

II  LEARNING METHOD

Of the twenty-five weeks, two lectures/week sessions 10 each will be devoted to Sector Planning and Project Appraisal. The weekly 11/2 hour tutorial sessions will be used for a presentation and discussion of planning experiences of selected countries and reports and analysis of agricultural projects in the region. Students are encouraged to take part in class discussions.  And as  part of the continuous assessment, marks (maximum of 10) will be awarded for participation in class.

III  OUTLINE OF LECTUE

     III.1 Sector Planning
         1.1 The Scope of Planning
            1.2 Planning models
            1.3 Agricultural Sector Models
            1.4 Linear Programming and Agricultural Sector Analysis
            1.5 Input-Output Analysis
            1.6 Review of Planning in the SADC Region

     III.2 Agricultural Project Appraisal
            2.1 Projects and Agricultural Development
            2.2 Identifying Project Costs and Benefits
            2.3 Pricing Project Costs and Benefits
            2.4 Farm Investment Analysis
            2.5 Project Effects on Governmental Receipts and Expenditure
            2.6 Determining Economic Values
            2.7 Aggregation of Project Accounts
            2.8 Measures of Project Worth

IV  ASSESSMENT
1. Examination in November                            70
      2.    Essays                                               10
      3.    Seminars                                            10
      4.    Participation in class                            10
            Total                                                 100

V READING LIST

l. Gittinger, J.P. 1992. Economic Analysis of Agricultural Projects, World Bank. Core Reading for the
    Project Appraisal part.

2. Squire, L. and H.G. van der Tak. 1992. Economic Analysis of Projects.

3. Hall, L.& E. Thorbecke.  Agricultural Sector Models and Analysis in  Developing Countries -- A
    Critical Evaluation. Unpublished Paper (to be put on reserve desk).

4. Manetsche T.J. et al 1971. A Generalised Simulation Approach to Agricultural Sector Analysis: With
    Special Reference to Nigeria. Michigan State University.

5. Rossmiller (ed) 1978. Agricultural Sector Planning: A General Systems Simulation Approach.

6. Rossmiller, G.E. et al. 1972. Korean Agricultural Sector Analysis  and Recommended Development
    Strategies 1971-1985.

7. Rukuni, M. and C.K. Eicher, 1987. Food Security for Southern Africa. UZ/MSU, Harare, Zimbabwe.

8. Thorbecke, E. Sector Analysis and Models of Agriculture in Developing Countries. Unpublished paper.