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Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rivera William Mcleod
Corporate Authors: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Group Author: Qamar M. Kalim
Published: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
Publisher Address: Rome
Publication Dates: 2003.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Food supply > Government policy > Developing countries
Nutrition extension work > Developing countries
Agricultural extension work > Developing countries
Agricultural extension workers
Agriculture and state > Developing countries
Carrier Form: ix, 82 p.: ill. ; 30 cm.
ISBN: 925105035X
Index Number: F312
CLC: F312.1
F316.11
Call Number: F312.1/R621
Contents: "TC/M/Y5061E/1/11.03/1200"--P. [4] of cover.
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.

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