The Nonfarm Sector and Rural Development
| Author | : Nurul Islam |
| Publisher | : Intl Food Policy Res Inst |
| Total Pages | : 60 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780896296053 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0896296059 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (059 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Nonfarm Sector and Rural Development by : Nurul Islam
Download or read book The Nonfarm Sector and Rural Development written by Nurul Islam and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 1997 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most developing countries, the rural labor force is growing rapidly, but rural employment opportunities are dwindling. This paper brings together empirical evidence on the nonfarm sector and analyzes policies for its future development. It examines the linkages between the farm and nonfarm sectors and between the nonfarm sector and urban enterprises, and considers ways the government can promote rural employment.