Pakistan agriculture sector challenges, policy interventions and ACIAR’s policy research Dr Ejaz Qureshi RPM, Agricultural Development Policy program ACIAR Outline • Overview of ACIAR • Global challenges and ACIAR’s contribution • Importance of the agriculture sector in Pakistan and the issues and challenges the sector faces • Desired policy interventions and management options • Research focus of ADP program and research activities including in Pakistan • Lessons and recommendations ACIAR • A statutory authority within the Australian Government’s Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio • Part of Australia’s Aid Program, with the objectives of advancing Australia’s national interest through poverty reduction and sustainable development • A research funder and manag