Transferring Food Production Technology To Developing Nations: Economic And Social Dimensions

by Joseph J Molnar

Overview

This book explores the social, economic, and policy problems associated with introducing new agriculture and aquaculture technology to developing nations as a means for expanding food supplies and increasing well-being. The contributors examine three general facets of planning for technology transfer and consider methodologies that enable effective

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367212230
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/05/2019
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Molnar, Joseph J

Table of Contents

Westview Replica Editions — Agricultural Development and Technology Transfer — Technology as a Source of Economic and Social Advancement in Developing Countries — International Technology Transfer — Macro-level Planning in Development — Identification of Goals and Strategies in Designing Technological Change for Developing Countries — Institutional Linkages in Development Projects with Special Reference to Marine Fisheries — Establishing Appropriate Linkages from Development Projects to the Central Government — Micro-level Planning in Development — Inducing Development at the Micro-level: Theory and Implications for Technology Transfer Strategies — Risks and Information: Farm Level Impediments to Transforming Traditional Agriculture — Marketing Decisions for Small-scale Producers — Social and Institutional Considerations — Sociocultural Constraints on the Transfer and Adoption of Agricultural Technologies in Low Income Countries — Host Country Institutions and Diffusion of Technology — Irrigation Development: Technology Traditions and Transfers