.2. Vertical Policy Integration at the National Level
Vertical policy integration is assessed in agricultural sector that is reflected by its several policies, strategies and instruments including National Agriculture Policy (NAP) 2010, National IPM Policy and others. The first criteria of policy integration is “inclusion” that is clearly reflected in all policies (Table 5). For instance, National Agricultural Extension Policy 1996 reported a concrete plan for human capital development by providing information, services and training. Similarly, IPM policy has taken a big vision to enhance farmer’s knowledge, skills and capacities to use and disseminate IPM technologies across the farmers (i.e., small medium and large) and country