Single and Comprehensive Strategy and Action Plan for Agriculture and Rural Development in Ukraine for 2015-2020.

This multi-sectoral Strategy sets out a development plan for Ukraine’s agriculture sector and rural areas for the period 2015-2020. Building on strategic documents already in force - including Strategy 2020 and the 2014 Coalition Agreement - it provides a long-term vision for the development of agriculture and rural areas, as well as offering the basis for a stable, predictable and transparent legal framework aimed at improving the business climate, fighting corruption and stimulating investment for the modernisation of the agriculture sector. The Strategy also gives a grounding for the institutional reform necessary for successful follow-up and implementation. The National Strategy and Action Plan for Agriculture and Rural Development provides an integrated, inclusive, equitable and realistic strategic vision and policy framework for reform in the agriculture sector and rural areas for the period 2015-2020. The overall objective is to increase agricultural competitiveness and food security, and to promote rural development in a sustainable manner in line with EU and international standards. Strategic priority 4 establishes a policy system for food security that does not intervene in markets, but ensures physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for all by targeting the most vulnerable populations. A targeted food relief programme, together with effective monitoring of the food security status of the country, will be developed. State intervention will be limited to preventing crisis situations.