Agricultural Development Policy: Concepts and Experiences

Agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 9.7 billion people by 2050. Growth in the agriculture sector is two to four times more effective in raising incomes among the poorest compared to other sectors. Governments throughout the developing world want to provide the poor with an adequate diet and to promote a more productive and efficient agricultural sector. This book takes a look on the currently dominant paradigm of agricultural development policy from historical and comparative perspectives.

Print ISBN: 9781682518960 | $160 | 2023 | Hardcover

Subject: Agriculture and Plant Science

Editor: Charles Oliveira

About the Editor: Charles Oliveira, Assistant Professor, received a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences. He has keen interest in hyperspectral imaging and their applications in the nondestructive quality assessment of fruits and vegetables, hyperspectral imaging for assessing the quality and safety of meat, and multimode hyperspectral imaging for food quality and safety. He has published thirty-three articles, five book chapters, and four books. His current research interest includes novel aspects and future trends of hyperspectral imaging in agriculture, food, and the environment.