Assessing the effectiveness of agricultural policies on development: A systematic literature review from diverse countries

Abstract

This research strives to evaluate the efficacy of farm-related policies in promoting development by conducting a global analysis across diverse nations. The assessment seeks to distill invaluable insights through a comparative examination of agricultural policies implemented in various countries. The research employs a systematic literature review as its methodology. This comprehensive review systematically scrutinizes the impact of agricultural policies on development, with a specific focus on a carefully chosen set of countries: Mali, Cameroon, South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, the United States, European nations, and Brazil. The study encapsulates the lessons gleaned from these nations' experiences in bolstering their agricultural sectors to achieve objectives such as economic advancement, food security, environmental responsibility, poverty reduction, and rural community development. By synthesizing and contrasting findings from a multitude of studies, this research strives to furnish a holistic comprehension of the outcome of agricultural policies on development outcomes. Through a nuanced analysis pertaining to the strengths and weaknesses of these countries' agricultural policies in the context of development, this research seeks to offer useful understandings to shape future policy decisions and further the cause of agricultural development on a global scale.