Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge
[Electronic Resource]
/ by William McLeod Rivera in collaboration with M. Kalim Qamar
Rome
: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
, 2003.
ix, 82 p. ill. 30 cm.
"Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department."
"TC/M/Y5061E/1/11.03/1200"--P. [4] of cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-76).
Reviews the major trends to reform agricultural extension systems, discusses rural development, examining pathways out of poverty, and advocates a broader role for extension. The continuing and unique role to be played by the public sector in promoting rural development through extension and communication is highlighted. Important conclusions, drawn from the analysis of relevant issues, as well as action-oriented recommendations, are presented to the policy-makers of developing countries for encouraging institutional reforms.
Food supply- Government policy Developing countries
Nutrition extension work Developing countries
Agricultural extension work Developing countries
Agricultural extension workers
Agriculture and state Developing countries
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Rivera, William McLeod.
Qamar, M. Kalim
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Extension, Education, and Communication Service