Rural Development Planning: Experiences From Developing Countries - Softcover

Gelan, Daniel Temesgen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 365920711X ISBN 13: 9783659207112

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Rural development is a an overall development of rural areas to improve the quality of life of rural people. It is an integrated process, which includes social, economical, political and spiritual development of the rural society. Rural planning is based on the assumption that community members are the best “experts” about their own economic and social situations. Participation is about helping community members tap their own knowledge and resources and use them effectively.

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About the Author

Dr. Daniel Temesgen Gelan holds PhD in Agricultural Extension & Rural development. He is currently working for Pastoralist Ethiopia and visiting Assistant Professor in Haramaya Universities in Ethiopia. He has led several research projects and published two books in the area of rural entrepreneurship and pastoral social protection.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 365920711X
• ISBN 13: 9783659207112
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136