Download or read book Agriculture Diversification and Gender in Rural Africa written by Agnes Andersson Djurfeldt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to the understanding of smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa through addressing the dynamics of intensification and diversification within and outside agriculture in contexts where women have much poorer access to agrarian resources than men

Download or read book Livelihood Diversification and Landlessness in Rural Bangladesh written by Rie Makita and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Diversification in Rural Asia written by and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Income diversification and the rural non farm economy written by Paudel, Susan and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper empirically investigates the role of off-farm and non-agricultural activities in Myanmar’s rural sector, based primarily on the nationally representative MLCS 2016/17. We find evidence of extensive diversification: rural households are generating about 25 percent of their income on the farm; the remaining income comes from wage labor (34 percent), non-agricultural businesses (27 percent), and about 15 percent from passive sources (remittances and others). More than half of rural households engage in non-farm activities. Despite this large participation, the non-farm sector is informal and has yet to reach its full job-creating potential. Diversification is broad-reaching, and prevalent at all levels of income; however, wealthier households participate more heavily in the non-farm sector. Land constraints, household size, education levels, and gender all appear correlated with households’ propensity to diversify. Since the start of the twin crises, we continue to see significant diversification in rural incomes and all sectors – farm and non-farm – suffering very similar income shocks.

Download or read book Rural Livelihoods and Diversity in Developing Countries written by Frank Ellis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-06-29 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rural families in developing countries make a living by engaging in diverse activities. These range from farming, to rural trade, to migration to distant cities and even abroad. This book explores the implications of rural livelihood diversity for key topics in development studies and for poverty reduction policies. The livelihoods approach is gaining momentum, and this is the first book to set it out in detail.

Download or read book Strategic Linkages in Rural Diversification written by R. Maria Saleth and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Innovations in Rural Areas written by and published by Presses Univ Blaise Pascal. This book was released on 2003 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Geographical Perspectives on Sustainable Rural Change written by and published by Rural Development Institute. This book was released on 2010 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book focuses on three multi-faceted aspects of rural sustainability: farms and farming, the remaking of rural communities and rural spaces, and policy and action in rural development. The research is focused on three global regions: North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Australia."--back cover.

Download or read book Sustainable Development in Rural Areas written by Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2004 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable development is the core principle underpinning land use planning. The policies in this statement apply to the rural areas, including country towns and villages and the wider, largely undeveloped countryside up to the fringes of larger urban areas. The key principles identified are: (i) decisions on development should be based on sustainable development principles; (ii) good quality accessible development within towns and villages should be allowed where it benefits the local community; (iii) accessibility should be a key consideration, with emphasis on access by public transport, walking and cycling; (iv) new building in the open countryside away from existing settlements should be strictly controlled; (v) priority should be given to the reuse of brownfield sites. This PPS replaces PPG 7 (1997) with the exception of PPG7's Annex E, which provides further guidance on permitted development rights for agriculture and forestry and will remain extant pending a review by ODPM of the General Permitted Development Order 1995.

Download or read book Ecological Agriculture and Rural Development in Central and Eastern European Countries written by Walter Leal Filho and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Disentangling food security from subsistence agriculture in Malawi written by Benson, Todd and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Contemporary Rural Geographies written by Hugh Clout and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a cohesive set of research statements on critical related issues in British rural geography, as well as echoing the priorities identified by an influential figure in British rural geography, Richard Munton. This book demonstrates that the rural world needs to be seen in a far wider perspective than that of agriculture/ food production, in order to comprehend how resources are being appraised and exploited in new ways, and to respond to the pressing challenges of sustainability for the decades ahead. Chapters adopt a time perspective to explore a series of key themes: the rise of productivist farming ways of conceptualising agricultural change the evolution of landownership and property rights rural and urban agendas for nature conservation the gap between policy and action for sustainable development. The final set of chapters is devoted to policy-related issues associated with agricultural change and the profound challenge of rural diversification for the future. The last chapter traces the prominent career of Richard Munton.

Download or read book Reaching for the Dream written by Melanie Beresford and published by NIAS Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transition economies allow the study of fundamental questions about the nature of markets. How do they arise and do they necessarily follow the same modus operandi as markets in other countries? How does the opening of the economy to global market influences affect the process of institutional change? And how in the context of an underdeveloped transitional economy like Vietnam, do such influences affect the prospects for sustainable and equitable development? This book focuses on the differentiated ways in which the double transition in Vietnam, from central planning and from under-development, affects various sectors of the population.

Download or read book Farm and Rural Community Management in Less Favored Areas written by Nobuyoshi Yasunaga and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to focus on farm and rural community management in less favored areas of Japan. It provides an economic framework for, and empirical findings on, rural community management in terms of the distribution of rural resources, efficiency of farmland conservation, community development through agribusinesses, and utilization of human resources for the sustainability of rural society. The topics addressed include organic farming, the added value of locally processed foods, broad-based community agreement under a direct payment policy, forms of community vitalization, new farmers, farm diversification, redistribution of local resources among farmers by establishing farm organizations, community business, community hubs formed by multiple communities, and stakeholders who have migrated from urban to rural areas.The book is divided into four parts. Part I examines the relationship between regional agriculture and the conservation of farmland, including in hilly and mountainous areas. Part II deals with the improvement of farm resource management, particularly the redistribution of agricultural resources within multiple communities. In turn, Part III focuses on agribusinesses, especially the production of locally processed foods and community business. Lastly, Part IV addresses the sustainability of rural society, and discusses rural community development through community hubs, community-based rural tourism, and immigrated stakeholders. In each part, the peculiarities and commonalities of rural communities are explored by comparing the results of these studies with domestic and international studies.This book is highly recommended to readers who are concerned with the development of agriculture and community, resource conservation in less favored areas, and the theoretical and empirical aspects of agricultural and resource economics, as well as to those who wish to better understand rural communities in Japan.

Download or read book Rural Development English written by Navneet Singh and published by Navneet Singh. This book was released on with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rural Development Rural development refers to the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas. It involves initiatives and strategies aimed at enhancing infrastructure, livelihood opportunities, social services, and overall living standards in rural communities. Here are key aspects and objectives of rural development: Objectives of Rural Development: Poverty Alleviation: Rural development aims to reduce poverty by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, enhancing income levels, and improving access to basic services such as education, healthcare, and sanitation. Infrastructure Development: Enhancing rural infrastructure is crucial for connectivity, transportation, communication, and access to markets. This includes roads, bridges, electricity, water supply, and telecommunications. Agricultural Development: Improving agricultural productivity and efficiency through modern farming techniques, irrigation systems, access to credit, market linkages, and agricultural extension services. Employment Generation: Promoting non-agricultural employment opportunities through rural industries, small-scale enterprises, skill development programs, and microfinance initiatives to reduce dependency on agriculture. Social Inclusion and Equity: Ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and opportunities for marginalized groups, including women, youth, indigenous communities, and people with disabilities. Environmental Sustainability: Promoting sustainable natural resource management practices, conservation of biodiversity, and resilience to climate change impacts in rural areas. Health and Education: Improving access to healthcare facilities, sanitation, nutrition, and quality education to enhance human capital and well-being in rural communities. Strategies for Rural Development: Integrated Rural Development Programs (IRDP): Holistic approaches that combine infrastructure development with social and economic initiatives to address multi-dimensional aspects of rural poverty. Decentralized Governance and Participatory Approaches: Empowering local communities through participatory decision-making processes, decentralized governance structures, and capacity-building initiatives. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Collaborative efforts involving government, private sector, NGOs, and community organizations to leverage resources, expertise, and innovation for rural development projects. Technology and Innovation: Harnessing technology, digital solutions, and innovation to enhance agricultural productivity, access to information, e-governance services, and entrepreneurship in rural areas. Skill Development and Capacity Building: Promoting vocational training, skill development programs, and entrepreneurship education to empower rural youth and enhance employability. Financial Inclusion and Rural Finance: Expanding access to financial services, credit facilities, insurance, and savings mechanisms to support rural enterprises, farmers, and small businesses. Monitoring and Evaluation: Establishing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of rural development programs, ensure accountability, and inform evidence-based policy decisions. Challenges in Rural Development: Infrastructure Deficits: Poor road connectivity, inadequate power supply, and limited access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities. Income Disparities: Persistent poverty and income inequalities between rural and urban areas, exacerbating migration and social exclusion. Natural Resource Management: Environmental degradation, deforestation, soil erosion, and water scarcity affecting agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Social Issues: Gender disparities, lack of access to healthcare and education, child labor, and social exclusion of marginalized groups. Policy Implementation Gaps: Inefficient governance structures, bureaucratic delays, and insufficient coordination among stakeholders impacting program effectiveness and outcomes. Conclusion: Rural development is essential for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth, reducing regional disparities, and enhancing the overall quality of life in rural communities. It requires comprehensive strategies, targeted interventions, and multi-sectoral partnerships to address socio-economic challenges and unlock the potential of rural areas as engines of economic development. Effective rural development policies should prioritize inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, social equity, and empowerment of rural populations to create resilient and thriving rural communities.

Download or read book The Future of Europe s Rural Peripheries written by Lois Labrianidis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together case studies from Germany, Greece, Poland, Portugal and the UK, this book examines the contribution of entrepreneurial ventures and new technology in stimulating economic development in rural locations. It looks at instances of 'good practice' in terms of both public and private initiatives, and develops a coherent combination of policy objectives facilitating the long-term economic development of the countryside. Firstly analyzing the key causes and effects of economic restructuring currently affecting Europe's rural areas, the book then explores the consequences that European integration and 'globalization' have had and will have in future. It identifies sources of entrepreneurship and examines their distribution between different gender, age and other social groupings. The book continues to evaluate the extent to which the existing institutional, social and technological environment and infrastructure encourages and facilitates entrepreneurship.

Download or read book Structural Transformation and Rural Change Revisited written by Bruno Losch and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on new evidence from in-depth field surveys, this book addresses the unique situation of countries that remain deeply engaged in agriculture, and proposes a set of policy orientations which could facilitate the process of rural change.