This present guide is prepared from a compilation of many documents published by FAO in this domain and is a guide to the process of formulating an agricultural mechanization strategy. The aims are:
To raise awareness of the main constraints which hinder the development of agricultural mechanization and especially those hindering the development of the private sector; To provide approaches and methodology for a comprehensive and inclusive agricultural mechanization strategic planning process; To raise the awareness of politicians and decision makers of the need to develop a strategic plan for the development of agricultural mechanization