The Evolving Roles of the State, Private, and Local Actors in Rural Asia

Date: January 2001
Type: Books
Subject:
Agriculture and natural resources
Series: A Study of Rural Asia
ISBN: 0-19-592455-X (print)
Price: Hardcopy price: $55.00

Description

This volume, the fifth in the Rural Asia series, reviews the evolution of paradigms and practices in rural development since the late 1970s and identifies areas of future comparative advantage, for the state and others involved in rural development.

The book explores what the residual roles of the state should be in order to create and sustain an environment conducive to efficient growth, equity, and environmental sustainability.

Contents

  • The Evolving Paradigms and Patterns of Rural Development
  • Roles and Actors in the Provision of RuralGoods and Services
  • Devolution and Decentralization
  • The Changing Character of Technology and its Impact on Research and Extension
  • Irrigation Management Under Resource Scarcity
  • The Political Economy of Foodgrain and Fertilizer Distribution
  • Rural Human Capital
  • Conclusion