Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Less-favoured AreasRuerd Ruben, J. Pender, Arie Kuyvenhoven CABI, 2007 - 472 pages Printbegrænsninger: Der kan printes 10 sider ad gangen og max. 40 sider pr. session |
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... 19 Livelihood Strategies, Policies and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in LFAs: a Dynamic Perspective Andrew Dorward Index 419 421 442 461 467 This page intentionally left blank Contributors Nazneen Ahmed is a Contents vii.
... 19 Livelihood Strategies, Policies and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in LFAs: a Dynamic Perspective Andrew Dorward Index 419 421 442 461 467 This page intentionally left blank Contributors Nazneen Ahmed is a Contents vii.
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... (LFAs) represent globally around 40% of the rural population suffering from chronic poverty. Given the limited agricultural potential and difficult access conditions in these areas, standard devices for enhancing rural development cannot ...
... (LFAs) represent globally around 40% of the rural population suffering from chronic poverty. Given the limited agricultural potential and difficult access conditions in these areas, standard devices for enhancing rural development cannot ...
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... LFAs, followed by an analysis of the interactions between poverty and resource degradation in LFAs. Hereafter, the biophysical, micro- and macroeconomic dimensions of LFA development are discussed in order to provide insight in the ...
... LFAs, followed by an analysis of the interactions between poverty and resource degradation in LFAs. Hereafter, the biophysical, micro- and macroeconomic dimensions of LFA development are discussed in order to provide insight in the ...
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... LFAs. Based on the FAO/World Bank classification of farming systems (Dixon et al., 2001) and associated demographic and ecosystems data (Wood et al., 1999), LFAs account for some 1.2 billion (42%) of the total 3 billion people living in ...
... LFAs. Based on the FAO/World Bank classification of farming systems (Dixon et al., 2001) and associated demographic and ecosystems data (Wood et al., 1999), LFAs account for some 1.2 billion (42%) of the total 3 billion people living in ...
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... LFAs are a significant part of the human development challenge facing the world community. In addition, they are also a significant part of the global environmental challenge. Land degradation concentrates in LFAs, accounting for about ...
... LFAs are a significant part of the human development challenge facing the world community. In addition, they are also a significant part of the global environmental challenge. Land degradation concentrates in LFAs, accounting for about ...
Contents
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Development Strategies for Poor People in Lessfavoured Areas | 63 |
Resource Management Options | 133 |
Livelihoods and Food Security | 203 |
Markets and Institutional Development | 271 |
Strategies and Policy Priorities | 419 |
Index | 467 |
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