Planning for Agricultural Development

by J. A. Mollett

Overview

Originally published in 1984, this text was written as a guide to agricultural policy makers, planners and project managers in developing countries, particularly for those in the areas of programme formulation and implementation. Elements from successful agricultural and rural development plans have been selected. The work discusses the link between agricultural and overall planning, the various aspects of agricultural planning (including the usual components and deficiencies of plans, time horizons and scope of plans, and regional planning), and it concludes with brief look at the preparation of a plan and objectives for agricultural development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032469928
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/26/2023
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

René Dumont was Professor of Agricultural Sciences at the Institut National Agronomigue.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The Link Between Agricultural and Overall Planning 3. Some Aspects of Agricultural Planning 4. Preparing An Agricultural Plan 5. Objectives for Agricultural Development 6. The Stocktaking and Diagnostic Survey 7. Demand and Supply Projections 8. Setting Targets and Allocating Resources 9. The Choice of Strategies 10 Policy and Policy Instruments 11. Projects 12. Financing Agricultural Plans 13. Organisation for Planning 14. Monitoring, Reporting and Control 15. Research, Extension and Training 16. Consultancy Services.

Editorial Reviews

‘…[the author] writes clearly and says much that is useful about the need for well-defined goals and for flexibility and realism in the planning process.’ Susan J. Watts, The Journal for Developing Areas, Vol 19, No. 2.

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