Public Policy And Agricultural Development

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This book critically re-examines the currently dominant paradigm of agricultural development policy from historical and comparative perspectives. Examining the experiences of 11 developed countries in their earlier stages of development and the experiences of 10 developing and transition economies in the last half a century, the book offers an in-depth discussion on a range of public policies for agriculture, some currently in use and others forgotten in the mist of history. After presenting the overarching theoretical framework and a synthesis of findings over the 21 countries examined, the book presents six detailed case studies of agricultural policy in the last half a century in two Latin American countries (Chile and Mexico), two African countries (Ethiopia and Ghana), and two Asian countries (India and Vietnam). Each chapter examines a wide range of policies, including land policy (land tenure reform and land quality improvement), knowledge policy (research, extension, education, and information), credit policy (specialized banks and agricultural credit co-operatives), physical inputs policy (irrigation, transport, electricity, and divisible inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, and farm machinery), policies intended to increase farm income stability (price stabilization measures, insurances, and trade protection), and policies intended to improve agricultural marketing and processing. Through its historical and comparative approaches, the book frees our "policy imagination" by showing that the range of policies and institutions that have produced positive outcomes for agricultural development has been much wider than any particular ideological position – be it the pre-1980s statist one or the pro-market NCW – would admit. It also shows that the willingness to experiment with new policies and institutions, and the willingness to learn from other countries’ successes and improve upon their solutions, were important in all agricultural success stories.

This book critically re-examines the currently dominant paradigm of agricultural development policy from historical and comparative perspectives. Examining the experiences of 11 developed countries in their earlier stages of development and the experiences of 10 developing and transition economies in the last half a century, the book offers an in-depth discussion on a range of public policies for agriculture, some currently in use and others forgotten in the mist of history. After presenting the overarching theoretical framework and a synthesis of findings over the 21 countries examined, the book presents six detailed case studies of agricultural policy in the last half a century in two Latin American countries (Chile and Mexico), two African countries (Ethiopia and Ghana), and two Asian countries (India and Vietnam). Each chapter examines a wide range of policies, including land policy (land tenure reform and land quality improvement), knowledge policy (research, extension, education, and information), credit policy (specialized banks and agricultural credit co-operatives), physical inputs policy (irrigation, transport, electricity, and divisible inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, and farm machinery), policies intended to increase farm income stability (price stabilization measures, insurances, and trade protection), and policies intended to improve agricultural marketing and processing. Through its historical and comparative approaches, the book frees our "policy imagination" by showing that the range of policies and institutions that have produced positive outcomes for agricultural development has been much wider than any particular ideological position – be it the pre-1980s statist one or the pro-market NCW – would admit. It also shows that the willingness to experiment with new policies and institutions, and the willingness to learn from other countries’ successes and improve upon their solutions, were important in all agricultural success stories.

This collection of studies on the politics of agricultural development in regions of Asia and Africa emphasizes the need for steady and significant increases in food production in the developing countries. It is a set of exercises in the comparative analysis of agricultural modernization policies.

Prepared 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: Summarises hundreds of references on agricultural development policies Cites policy experiences and applied studies in more than 70 countries Provides guidance for policy makers giving examples of successes and failures Reviews issues related to the formulation of strategies and the requirements for making them successful Develops the conceptual foundations and illustrates policies that have worked, and some that have not, with explanations Topics covered include agriculture’s role in economic development, the objectives and strategies of agricultural policy, linkages between macroeconomic and agricultural policy, policies for the agricultural financial system and agricultural technology development. Upper level undergraduates taking courses in Economic Development and International Development and graduates taking courses in Agricultural Development, International and Economic Development, Natural Resource Management and specialised topics in agriculture will find this text of great interest. It also serves as a reference for professionals and researchers in the field of International Development.

Explores the roles of some of the organizations involved in the developing world and what might be done to increase their effectiveness. Common instruments of intervention are illustrated with material from Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.

Conference report on agricultural policy to promote rural development in developing countries. Deals with fertilisation, irrigation, cultivation techniques, agricultural machinery, economic implications of farms (prices, insurance, marketing), research, education and administrative aspects of development. Study of 4 ecological regions. Agrarian reform. World map. Conference held in dedham 1964 June 29 to aug 7.

Prepared 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: -- Summarises Hundreds Of References On Agricultural Development Policies -- Cites Policy Experiences And Applied Studies In More Than 70 Countries -- Provides Guidance For Policy Makers, Giving Examples Of Successes And Failures -- Reviews Issues Related To The Formulation Of Strategies And The Requirements For Making Them Successful -- Develops The Conceptual Foundations And Illustrates Policies That Have Worked, And Some That Have Not, With Explanations Topics Covered Include Agriculture S Role In Economic Development, Objectives And Instruments Of Agricultural Policy, Linkages Between Macroeconomic And Agricultural Policies, Sectoral Policies Related To Agricultural Prices, The Role Of Government In The Sector, Gender Issues In Agriculture, Policies For The Rural Poor, Land Tenure Policies, Water Management, Agricultural Financial Policies, Agricultural Technology Development And Dissemination, And Agricultural Development Strategies And Rural Development Issues. The Book Is Suitable For Use In University Courses In Agricultural And Economic Development, International Development, Natural Resource Management, And Specialised Topics In Agriculture, And It Serves As A Valuable Reference Tool For Policy Makers And Other Professionals And Researchers In The Field Of International Agricultural Development.