Agriculture Development in Afghanistan: A Systemic Assessment Approach

Abstract

Value chain assessments combining open system theory and value chain analysis offer a systemic assessment method capable of framing the complex problems that limit effective long-term sustainable agricultural development and efficient prioritizing of projects in resource constrained environments like Afghanistan. The value chain assessment presented in this study meets the intent of thorough problem framing. It offers a broader, more holistic understanding of the current conditions that hamper agricultural development. Value chain analysis combined with open systems theory captures all requirements necessary to most effectively frame a problem and make a thorough assessment that will support decisions leading to a self-perpetuating system capable of replacing the current antiquated and drug yielding agricultural economy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2010
Accession Number
ADA603251

Entities

People

  • Joel L. Garrison Iii

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Agriculture
  • Civil War
  • Commerce
  • Economic Development
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Life Cycles
  • Military Science
  • Money
  • Training
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design