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4 'activity or environment diversification’ in agriculture (Carter 1997), or more radical migratory strategies (Stark and Levhari, 1982). In a recent paper, Ellis (1997) defines livelihood diversification as `the process by which rural
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World leaders in development studies. Ranked first in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) for the eighth year in a row – the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally, through …
The Meaning of Development - Institute of Development Studies
Dudley Seers suggests that development is when a country experiences a reduction or elimination of poverty, inequality and unemployment. Edgar Owens (1987) suggested that development is when there is development of people (human development) and not development of things.
What is Agricultural Commercialisation, Why is it Important, and …
Nov 1, 2017 · Agricultural commercialisation occurs when agricultural enterprises and/or the agricultural sector as a whole rely increasingly on the market for the sale of produce and for the acquisition of production inputs, including labour. It is an integral and critical part of the process of structural transformation (see section 1.1), through which a growing economy transitions, over […]
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: A Framework for Analysis
The concept of ‘sustainable livelihoods’ is increasingly important in the development debate. This paper outlines a framework for analysing sustainable livelihoods, defined here in relation to five key indicators.
What can be done to prevent genocide?
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Masters in Gender Studies - Institute of Development Studies
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We provide world-class, short courses on a range of specialist themes to help you grow professionally and develop the skills and knowledge needed to realise more equitable and sustainable societies.
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