This section provides some practical tool offering basic guidelines and references.

The aim of the Framework for a rapid assessment of policies for SARD in Mountain Regions is to provide a global overview and cross-sectoral understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of policies for SARD. A particular emphasis is given on the examination of the processes and institutions involved in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies. The main steps involved in the policy assessments include:

1. Selection Background information of the country under study;
2. Selection of an entry point for SARD-M policy assessments;
3. Outline of governance structure and institutional setting for SARD-M policies;
4. Identification of policy frameworks and policies for sustainable development and SARD in mountain regions;
5. Examination of the impact and perceptions of policies for SARD in mountain areas;
6. Effects that existing institutions and policy processes have on policies for SARD-M;
7. Summary of findings (e.g. SWOT analysis), recommendations and proposals for
   follow-up activities.
   
   

A practical guide on how to conduct a rapid assessment of SARD-M policies, institutions and processes, including examples of assessment processes and questionnaires utilized by the project partners is available in the right-hand bar.

It provides some basic guidelines and references with a particular emphasis on the examination of the processes and institutions involved in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies.

This guide is particularly relevant for middle-level practitioners and trainers involved in SARD-M policy-making, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

An information sheet outlining the main features of the rapid SARD-M policy assessment framework is also available in the right-hand bar.