Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
by William McLeod Rivera in collaboration with M. Kalim Qamar.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Rome :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
ix, 82 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
30 cm
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
"Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department."
Text of Note
"TC/M/Y5061E/1/11.03/1200"--Page 4 of cover.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-76).
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
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Title
Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge.