Rise and fall of the rural non-farm economy : poverty impacts and policy options
Start, Daniel
Rise and fall of the rural non-farm economy : poverty impacts and policy options - 2001
Clarifies some key terms related to diversification and the rural non-farm economy (RNFE). Reviews the main theories of RNFE development and outlines a simple model for thinking about stages of diversification in rural development. Considers the diverse impacts on poverty, inequality and well-being that can be caused by participation in the RNFE. Considers policy options, outlining the choices and trade-offs that face rural planners and policy-makers.
Rise and fall of the rural non-farm economy : poverty impacts and policy options - 2001
Clarifies some key terms related to diversification and the rural non-farm economy (RNFE). Reviews the main theories of RNFE development and outlines a simple model for thinking about stages of diversification in rural development. Considers the diverse impacts on poverty, inequality and well-being that can be caused by participation in the RNFE. Considers policy options, outlining the choices and trade-offs that face rural planners and policy-makers.