Rural development policies have historically focused primarily on increasing agricultural productivity, but this volume demonstrates the need for a much broader
This handbook examines agricultural and rural development in Africa from theoretical, empirical and policy stand points. It discusses the challenges of the Unit
Promoting rural entrepreneurship is a necessary step to limit the negative effects of classical agricultural policy based on a linear process and attracting sec
'This is a unique interpretation of rural issues that will become essential reference for students, scholars, politicians, developers and rural activists...' -
Rural Development is a textbook that critically examines economic, social and cultural aspects of rural development efforts both in the global north and in the