Setting Policy Priorities for the Development of Tree Crop Industries in Papua New Guinea

A set of assessments of policy options is made in this paper to identify policy priorities for the development of the tree crops sub-sector. The assessments are made on the basis of the four guiding principles for the period 1995-2000 and beyond present by the Department of Agriculture.

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A set of assessments of policy options is made in this paper to identify policy priorities for the development of the tree crops sub-sector. The assessments are made on the basis of the four guiding principles for the period 1995-2000 and beyond present by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock. 1. Concentration on investment programs with high returns to production, exports and employment, and minimal adverse effect on the environment 2. Alleviation of the more serious constraints on agricultural production to improve productivity 3. Creation of an environment conducive to greater private sector participation 4. Provision of people and support services to implement government projects effectively.