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100	1		_aRivera, William McLeod
245	1	0	_aAgricultural extension, rural development and the food security challenge / _cby William McLeod Rivera in collaboration with M. Kalim Qamar.
260			_aRome : _bFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, _c2003.
300			_aix, 82 p. : _bill. ; _c30 cm.
500			_a"Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department."
500			_a"TC/M/Y5061E/1/11.03/1200"--P. [4] of cover.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_aReviews 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.
650		0	_aFood supply _xGovernment policy _zDeveloping countries.
650		0	_aNutrition extension work _zDeveloping countries.
650		0	_aAgricultural extension work _zDeveloping countries.
650		0	_aAgricultural extension workers.
650		0	_aAgriculture and state _zDeveloping countries.
700	1		_aQamar, M. Kalim.
710	2		_aFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
710	2		_aFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. _bExtension, Education, and Communication Service.
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