MIX-METHOD ANALYSIS FOR ASSESSING THE ADEQUACY OF THE STATE OF GOVERNANCE FOR CLIMATE COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

Abstract

The vulnerability index of Pakistan, business as usual case of agriculture and development agenda entail adaptation, resilience and mitigation strategies for low carbon future; thus an integrated climate compatible development (CCD) approach of ‘triple-win strategies’ with adequate and inclusive governance mechanism becomes important for environmental security. The existing climate governance arrangements in Pakistan are complex and lack ownership at federal and provincial level. In this backdrop, governance index produced for assessing the adequacy of the overall state of governance for CCD in agriculture sector, by developing and applying a novel mix-method analysis model. Considering multi-sectors and multi-actors for CCD, this model combined rules-based and rights-based governance approaches. Six basic governance components and MCDA method with SMART’s Ratio Scale were employed. Six novel principles of climate governance and good governance with 281 Indicators of 09 CCD Criteria were used on cross section data collected through 340 KIIs and 17 FGDs. Statistically validated empirical results provide baseline and decipher that climate response level in agriculture sector is in readiness phase and quite similar to global trends in developing countries. This model proved well and its extended use would certainly provide guidance to improve governance for CCD not only in Pakistan but also worldwide.