APD721S - AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT - 2ND OPP - NOV 2024


APD721S - AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT - 2ND OPP - NOV 2024



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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,NATURALRESOURCESAND APPLIEDSCIENCES
SCHOOLOF AGRICULTUREAND NATURALRESOURCESSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURALSCIENCEAND AGRIBUSINESS
QUALIFICATIONS: BACHELOROF SCIENCEIN AGRICULTURE
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAGA
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: APD721S
DATE: January 2025
COURSE NAME: Agricultural Policy and Rural Development
PAPER: 2
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
MODERATOR:
SECOND EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Mr. Salomo Mbai
Prof Yonas Bahta
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Write neatly and clearly.
3. Mark all answers clearly with their respective question numbers.
4. All written work MUST be done in blue or black ink.
5. No books, notes and other additional aids are allowed.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Calculator
2. Examination paper
3. Examination script
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES
(Excluding This Front Page)
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Question 1
Define the term development and differentiate between the distinct types of development.
[4]
Question 2
Briefly list and explain the causes of rapid economic growth?
[12]
Question 3
Briefly list and explain the benefits of economic development?
[8]
Question 4
List and briefly explain the factors that influence the speed of economic development [6]
Question 5
List and briefly describe the different measures of development.
[10]
Question 6
What is agricultural research, and what are the effects of agricultural research?
[10]
Question 7
What are the causes of demand and supply factors in the agricultural sector?
[5]
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Question 8
Name the characteristics of traditional farming systems?
[S]
Question 9
Briefly define the public policy making processes, and explain why it is important for stakeholders
to adhere to the guidelines of the public policy making processes?
[4]
Question 10
Differentiate between public policy and public policy making processes.
[6]
Question 11
Briefly explain the importance ofthe public policy making processes guidelines in Namibia.
[6]
Question 12
List and briefly explain the various stages of the Public Policy Making Process in Namibia.
[12]
Question 13
What are the challenges experienced during the various stages of the public policy making
processes?
[12]
End!
Grand Total: 100
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