Binding: Paperback
Description: Rural Development in Practice focuses on the evolving nature of rural development in the Global South. It outlines how we got to where we are today checks what we can learn from history and explores the development drivers facilitators and obstacles most likely to shape the years ahead. The book covers the management of fishing grounds forests grazing lands water sources and soil and looks at the effects of infrastructure trade mechanisms and new crop varieties on farming. The author discusses the opportunities and challenges of microfinance social safety nets and migration and assesses the way ICT and climate change are changing everything rapidly. Real - life examples exercises role - plays textboxes anecdotes and illustrative artwork are used to bring concepts and theories to life and every chapter concludes with a section that explores how best to tackle the tough and complex dilemmas of our time. Rural Development in Practice is essential reading for students at all levels and may be of benefit for programme and policy staff in rural - focused government departments multilateral agencies and non - government organisations.
Title: Rural Development In Practice Evolving Challenges And Opportunities
Author(s): Van Eekelen Willem
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138575363
Pages: 250 Pages, 12 Tables, Black And White; 30 Line Drawings, Black And White; 1 Halftones, Black And Whi
Publication Date: 5/20/2020
Series: Rethinking Development
Category: Rural Planning