Creating Rural Employment

Originally published in 1987, this book discusses the problem of rural employment in developing countries. It puts forward strategies for action and is intended as an applied development manual to assist those organising rural public works programmes.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Deciding on a Rural Works Programme 3. Evaluating the Potential of Rural Works Programmes 4. Major Issues in Rural Works Programmes 5. Organisation and Operation 6. Monitoring Programme Performance 7. Conclusion.

About the author

Bill H. Kinsey is Senior Research Fellow at the African Studies Centre, Leiden University. He was previously at the universities of East Anglia, Oxford University, the University of Zimbabwe, and the Free University Amsterdam. He initiated and has directed the ongoing Zimbabwe Rural Households Dynamics Study since 1982.

Summary

Originally published in 1987, this book discusses the problem of rural employment in developing countries. It puts forward strategies for action and is intended as an applied development manual to assist those organising rural public works programmes.

Product details

• Authors: B. H. Kinsey
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032473048
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3247304-8
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness, Developing Countries, Labour / income economics, Agricultural science, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Employment & Unemployment, Global South / Developing countries