Agricultural Development Policy: Concepts And Experiences

Book Details:

• Author: Roger D. Norton

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 8131600378

• Release Date: 01-12-2006

• Binding: Hardcover

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book:

Agricultural Development Policy: Concepts and Experiences is a comprehensive text prepared under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This book offers an in-depth and systematic review of critical agricultural development policy issues faced by developing countries. It discusses the international consensus on viable approaches and provides a thorough examination of agricultural policy formulation and implementation.

The book stands out for its extensive coverage, including:

• A summary of hundreds of references on agricultural development policies.

• Policy experiences from over 70 countries, providing real-world insights into both successes and failures.

• Practical guidance for policymakers, emphasizing strategies that have worked and explaining why some have not.

• A detailed review of the formulation of strategies and the necessary conditions for making them successful.

Key topics include:

• The role of agriculture in economic development.

• Objectives and instruments of agricultural policy.

• Macroeconomic and agricultural policy linkages.

• Sectoral policies concerning agricultural prices and the role of government.

• Gender issues, policies for the rural poor, and land tenure.

• Water management, financial policies, and technology development.

This book is ideal for university courses on agricultural development, economic development, natural resource management, and specialized agricultural topics. It also serves as an invaluable reference for policy makers, researchers, and professionals involved in international agricultural development.