Public Policy Formulation in the Agricultural Sector

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Chompoonuch Hunnak

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to 1) explore concepts and theories related to public policy formulation, 2) investigate agricultural public policies in foreign jurisdictions, 3) examine Thailand’s agricultural public policies, and 4) propose recommendations for policy formulation to address challenges in the agricultural sector.


A review of concepts and theories on public policy formulation, including agricultural public policy in Thailand and abroad suggests that 1) these frameworks are designed to address societal challenges and meet public needs; 2) agricultural public policies in foreign jurisdictions, including Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan, emphasize the integration of technology and artificial intelligence to reduce costs, increase productivity, and enhance farmers’ quality of life; 3) Thailand's public agricultural policies are determined by politicians and cannot truly and sustainably solve the problems and needs of farmers; and 4) recommendations for agricultural public policy formulation recognize that policy design is an upstream process essential to overcoming challenges and meeting societal demands. Hence, agricultural public policy formulation must ensure the participation of all stakeholders, especially farmers who are directly affected. Their involvement is crucial to developing effective and sustainable solutions for the agricultural sector.


 

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Author Biography

Chompoonuch Hunnak, Lecturer School of Management Science, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

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