Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and the Food Security Challenge
Download or Read eBook Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and the Food Security Challenge PDF written by William McLeod Rivera and published by Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). This book was released on 2003 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : William McLeod Rivera |
| Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) |
| Total Pages | : 104 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015058731541 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and the Food Security Challenge by : William McLeod Rivera
Book excerpt: This publication reviews key trends and policy developments aimed at reforming agricultural extension systems, in order to address issues of food security, poverty alleviation and rural sustainable development. It highlights the importance of the public sector in promoting rural development through extension and communication. A number of recommendations are made for developing countries, which seek to encourage institutional reforms and dialogue among diverse providers of extension services, all aimed at advancing livelihoods and income generation of poor rural people.
