| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 508 pages) |
| Series |
World Bank e-Library.
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| Contents |
Building agricultural policy and institutional capacity -- Investments in agricultural science and technology -- Investments in agricultural extension and information systems -- Investments in sustainable agricultural intensification -- Investment in sustainable natural resources management for agriculture -- Investment in agribusiness and market development -- Investments in rural finance for agriculture -- Investments in irrigation and drainage -- Investments in land administration, policy and markets -- Managing agricultural risk, vulnerability, and disaster -- Scaling up agricultural investments in the Bank's changing internal environment |
| Summary |
Annotation. Investing to promote agricultural growth and poverty reduction is a central pillar of the World Bank's current rural strategy, 'Reaching the Rural Poor' (2003).This 'Sourcebook' addresses how to implement the rural strategy, by sharing information on investment options and identifying innovative approaches that will aid the design of future lending programs for agriculture. It provides generic good practices and many examples that demonstrate investment in agriculture can provide rewarding and sustainable returns to development efforts.It is divided into eleven self-contained modules. Each module contains three different types of subunits that can also be stand-alone documents: I. Module Overview II. Agricultural Investment Notes III. Innovative Activity Profiles. The stand-alone nature of the subunits allows flexibility and adaptability of the material. Selected readings and web links are also provided for readers who seek more in-depth information.The 'Sourcebook' draws on a wide range of experiences from donor agencies, governments, institutions, and other groups active in agricultural development. It is an invaluable reference tool for policy makers, professionals, academics and students, and anyone with an interest in agricultural investments |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Scholarly & Professional World Bank Publications |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries.
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Agricultural development projects -- Developing countries.
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| Genre/Form |
Ebook
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| Author |
World Bank.
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| LC no. |
2005043249 |
| ISBN |
1417575867 electronic bk |
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9781417575862 electronic bk |
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