Rural development

The Strategies of Highland Development in Thailand

Benchaphun Ekasingh
ABSTRACT Highlanders in Thailand are diverse not only in ethnic origins but also in their endowment.Ecosystems, land, labor, capital, culture and experiences are sometimes very different, making highland development a daunting task.This paper highlights diversity among highland communities and...
Country: Thailand Topic: Rural development
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Development Policy of Leisure Agriculture and Rural Tourism in China

Zhen Zhong
INTRODUCTION Leisure agriculture and rural tourism are new-type industrial forms of modern agriculture and modern tourism, and are important in promoting the construction of beautiful villages, and a vibrant and healthy China. Because of the improvement of income level for urban-rural residents,...
Country: China Topic: Rural development
3,062
178

Philippine Policies Affecting Management of the Laguna de Bay Region

Annette M. Tobias
INTRODUCTION Factors deteriorating Laguna de Bay Region (LDBR) In general, the policies governing LBDR generally aim at the judicious use of the lake resources by the various stakeholders, as well as the protection of the lake from pollution and the conservation of the lake and its watershed...
Country: Philippines Topic: Rural development
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405

China’s Pilot Projects of Information Entering Villages and Households

Zhen Zhong
Background According to the deployment and requirement of No.1 document issued by central government on promoting information entering villages and households, in 2014, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has launched pilot projects in 10 provinces (cities) and 22 counties. In 2015, the MOA has...
Country: China Topic: Rural development
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169

Malaysian Government Initiatives in Alleviating Poverty in Agriculture Sector

Rozhan Abu Dardak
INTRODUCTION Malaysia is a newly industrialized country and one of the most competitive nations in Asia. Although Malaysia's economy is stable and growing, the issue of poverty is still the main concern and given a high priority by the government. The government of Malaysia has formulated a...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Rural development
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