Agricultural Development Policy by Roger D. Norton - 9780470857793

Agricultural Development PolicyConcepts and Experiences\nAuthor(s): Roger D. Norton\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780470857793, 978-0470857793\nSynopsis\nPrepared under the aegis of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this text presents a fresh and comprehensive look at agricultural development policy. It provides a clear, systematic review of important classes of policy issues in developing countries and discusses the emerging international consensus on viable approaches to the issues. The text is unique in its coverage and depth and it:\n\nSummarises hundreds of references on agricultural development policies\nCites policy experiences and applied studies in more than 70 countries\nProvides guidance for policy makers giving examples of successes and failures\nReviews issues related to the formulation of strategies and the requirements for making them successful\nD.