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Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook

Year: 2008

Type: book

Abstract: Seventy-five percent of the world’s poor live in rural areas, andmost are involved in farming. In the 21st century, agriculture remains fundamental to economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability. TheWorld Bank’s Agriculture and Rural Development publication series presents recent analyses of issues that affect agriculture’s role as a source of economic development, rural livelihoods, and environmental services. The series is intended for practical application, and we hope that it will serve to informpublic discussion, policy formulation, and development planning.

Source: World Bank, Washington, DC eBooks

DOI: 10.1596/978-0-8213-7587-7

Authors: World Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Education, and Development Issues

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3129109498

FWCI: 21.79

Cites: 98

Cited by: 464

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