1. There shall be three types of memberships:

Full Membership;

Associate Membership; and

Affiliate Membership.

2. Full Membership shall be open, during the establishment period to the departments/units responsible for agricultural policy and planning at the Ministry of Agriculture or other agencies of the Ministry directly involved in agricultural policy analysis and formulation in member countries of the Network.

3. Associate Membership shall be open to:

Other ministries and agencies involved in agricultural policy analysis, design and implementation;

Universities, colleges, research centers and non-governmental organizations actively involved in agricultural policy research or education in member countries of the Network.

Farmers associations, chambers of agriculture, and other similar farmers and private sector representatives in member countries of the Network.

Relevant regional and international organizations and donor agencies.

4. Affiliate Membership shall be open to individuals from the Region who have expertise/interest in agricultural policies.

5. Full, Associate and Affiliate Membership in the Network shall be acquired by submitting an application to the Executive Secretary of the Network. Admission to membership shall be effective upon approval by the Executive Committee.

6. Full Members shall have the right to vote at the meetings of the Network bodies.

7. Associate and Affiliate Members shall have the right to participate in the meetings of the Network bodies, but shall not hold office nor have the right to vote.

8. Any Member desiring to withdraw from the Network shall notify the Executive Secretary in writing, and such withdrawal shall take effect three months from the date of the receipt by the Executive Secretary of the notice.