Agricultural diversification for the poor : guidelines for practitioners

摘要: This report treats diversification as a differentiated form of agricultural development and recognizes its role to spur sustainable growth in the rural sector. The study outlines practical ways for implementing activities. After briefly outlining changes external environment that influence process reviewing background literature on rationale diversification, six-point structure describing key operational guidelines practitioners is established: (1) feasibility, (2) policy, (3) infrastructure markets, (4) research, extension, training (5) private sector supply chains, (6) natural resources. Drawing from past initiatives especially Bank, lessons functional guidance future are described. These relate multicomponent approach involving specific investment areas (for example, irrigation, infrastructure, research systems) discussed within structure. Throughout paper, emphasis particularly how can be made pro-poor with minimum risk involved. ends list assist diversification.