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Social analysis for agriculture and rural investment projects

E-learning fact sheet

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Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This fact sheet describes the course that explains the role of social analysis in the context of agriculture and rural development, and provides guidance on how to include social analysis in regular mission work. It also provides a conceptual framework, tools and checklists for conducing social analysis, and advise on designing project activities based on the findings.

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