Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge /
Rivera, William McLeod
Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge / by William McLeod Rivera in collaboration with M. Kalim Qamar. - Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2003. - ix, 82 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
"Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department." "TC/M/Y5061E/1/11.03/1200"--P. [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9789251050354
Food supply--Government policy--Developing countries.
Nutrition extension work--Developing countries.
Agricultural extension work--Developing countries.
Agricultural extension workers.
Agriculture and state--Developing countries.
338.191724 FAO
Agricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge / by William McLeod Rivera in collaboration with M. Kalim Qamar. - Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2003. - ix, 82 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
"Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department." "TC/M/Y5061E/1/11.03/1200"--P. [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9789251050354
Food supply--Government policy--Developing countries.
Nutrition extension work--Developing countries.
Agricultural extension work--Developing countries.
Agricultural extension workers.
Agriculture and state--Developing countries.
338.191724 FAO