Thumbnail Image

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires investing in rural areas

FAO Agricultural Development Economics Policy Brief 3

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN No ISBN

Series title FAO Agricultural Development Economics Policy Brief

Series number 3

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Rural-based economic activity can be just as effective for poverty reduction as that of urban sectors. Since the 1990s, rural transformation has lifted nearly as many people out of poverty as urban development. Many more will be able to climb out of poverty if greater priority is given to public investments in rural areas. In order to help boost small-scale farm productivity and incomes, and to create vast amounts of off-farm employment in expanding segments of food supply and value chains, new strategies are needed to leverage the untapped potential of food systems through agro-industrial development.

Language English

Also available in:
No results found.

Related items

Showing items related by metadata.

  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (series)
    Economic transformation and diversification towards off-farm income in rural and urban areas
    A global update with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa
    2023
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    This working paper is the update of an earlier cross-country study on household income sources using an expanded harmonized dataset. The analysis presented covers a total of 93 surveys representing 41 countries – nearly double that of the previous study – to depict rural and urban households’ livelihood strategies across different levels of economic development. The findings shed light on the relationship between household livelihood activity portfolios and per capita gross domestic product, confirming a picture of multiple livelihood activities across the rural and urban space, at different levels of development. However, we find an emerging divergence between countries from sub-Saharan Africa and those from the rest of the world regarding employment and income generation.
  • No Thumbnail Available
  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (stand-alone)
    Rural transformation through agribusiness incubation
    The evolving Asian experience
    2025
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    Agribusiness incubation (ABI) has emerged as a transformative strategy for revitalizing rural livelihoods, engaging youth in agriculture, and promoting sustainable technologies. This publication examines the pivotal role of ABIs in reshaping the agrifood system by providing essential support services and fostering collaboration among smallholder farmers and emerging entrepreneurs. As countries in the Asia Pacific implement diverse ABI models, the successful experiences from the Republic of Korea, India, the Philippines, and Viet Nam offer valuable lessons for addressing rural poverty, attracting youth, and mitigating climate change challenges. By analysing these case studies, this report aims to equip policymakers and stakeholders with insights to establish effective ABIs, thereby promoting inclusive agribusiness and driving rural transformation. Furthermore, the publication contributes to the growing literature on ABIs, underscoring their potential to revolutionize rural and agricultural sectors. Prioritizing the establishment and expansion of ABIs is crucial for fostering sustainable growth and resilience within these communities, ultimately paving the way for a more equitable and sustainable agrifood system.
Show more

Users also downloaded

Showing related downloaded files

No results found.