Rural Development Planning in Africa

1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-349-95296-0
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US

Buch, Englisch, 253 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 4552 g

This book applies a range of theories that focus on current concerns in rural Africa. The contributors lay out the conceptualization, analysis, methods, assumptions, perceptions, and ideas considered in each individual case. Specifically, this project inspires research in the field of rural development in Africa through multi-faceted endeavors that promote the ability of planning to uplift people’s well-being and quality of life.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khayesi, Meleckidzedeck

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Agrarsoziologie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Volkswirtschaften einzelner Länder und Regionen
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Encountering African rural development planning
By Meleckidzedeck Khayesi, Peter Mala and Joan FairhurstC
Chapter 2: Natural and environmental resource management
By Chris Allan Shisanya
Chapter 3: Local governance
By Aregay Wossenyeleh
Chapter 4: Agriculture
By Joan Fairhurst
Chapter 5: Financing rural development programmes
By Rodney Asilla and Anna Nyaoro Mala
Chapter 6: Small market and urban centres
By Francis Wegulo
Chapter 7: Energy
By Paschalin Mbenge Basil and Robert Ouko
Chapter 8: Water
By Gladys Moraa and Constance Ouko
Chapter 9: Health
By Peter Mala
Chapter 10: Physical activity
By Fletcher Njororai and Wycliffe Simiyu Njororai

Über Autor(innen)

Meleckidzedeck Khayesi is an independent researcher and transport specialist. His current research interests include sustainable transport and development, focusing on walking, cycling, road safety, public transport, transport policy, and spatial aspects of sustainable development.