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This study provides an overview of sector‐wide-based approaches (SWAps) in agriculture. It reviews past experience, identifies opportunities and challenges arising in the current setting and discusses future options for developing the approach. Definitions of SWAp typically comprise the following elements: (i) comprehensive (or sector‐wide) and coherent policy and expenditure framework; (ii) government ownership/leadership; (iii) engagement of most or all significant stakeholders or funding sources; (iv) common planning and management procedures across the sector; and (v) use of (or progress towards) government financial management systems and procedures.