idfc rural development network (2 résultats)

Soft cover. Etat : New. 1st Edition. India is a large country with significant social, cultural and ecological diversity reflected in the realities of its rural society and developmental processes. The economic policies and developmental initiatives since independence, pursued largely from a common national perspective, have helped in the political and economic integration of various states and regions. Inter-regional differences nevertheless persist and the disparities have significantly changed in the last six decades. Regions have transformed and have become more complex, with disparities now visible even at a sub-regional level. This Report explores certain facets of rural transformations in their regional contexts. It brings together existing research by eminent scholars who have done extensive work on regional disparities on the following themes: Natural resource endowments and groundwater irrigation Backwardness within regions and districts Market integration and development of commodity markets Non-farm employment Inclusion of Dalits and Adivasis in the business economy Social movements and regions The Report goes beyond studying regional disparities and constructs regional typologies in order to formulate policy. This is because it has become clear that one-size-fits-all policies do not work. The emergence of new regions requires appropriate policy changes to accommodate diverse needs and aspirations. The Report also provides a comprehensive update on the state of rural development based on various new data available in the public domain since the release of the previous India Rural Development Reportin2013. It will continue to be an invaluable resource for policy-makers at the Centre and in the states, local bodies and corporates engaged with the rural sector. Students, scholars and researchers too will find it immensely useful.

Soft cover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition. Rural India is undergoing a sweeping transformation. The narratives vary from rural resurgence and expanding consumption to conflicts, poverty and distress. In this complex and multi-layered context, the India Rural Development Report 2013| 13 delves into various aspects of rural development. The Report is unique in that it provides a comprehensive current picture of rural India and brings together into a single compilation a review and analysis of the: evolving rural economy and its implications on social relations; contours of regional inequality, social and economic deprivation; inequalities in access to education, healthcare and physical infrastructure; changing nature of livelihoods with commercialisation and smallholder farms and growing non-farm opportunities; sustainability of natural resources, so critical to rural livelihoods, and the conflicts over resources; and changing role of the state and local self-governance. The Report also reviews all major central government rural programmes and schemes and, in particular, provides an in-depth assessment of the flagship rural employment guarantee programme, MGNREGA. The Report will be of interest because it: covers debates on topical issues; provides empirical analyses; synthesises literature across a spectrum of issues; presents inspiring stories and innovative models to show what works and what does not; suggests policy directions; and provides a comprehensive rural database. This Report has been prepared by IDFC Foundation, in collaboration with network partners CESS, IRMA, IGIDR, and with contributions from other researchers, experts and civil society organisations working on the ground. It will be an invaluable resource for policymakers, state and local bodies, researchers and the private sector.