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Donor policy narratives: what role for agriculture? (pdf 50kb)

This briefing examines four recent statements from major aid agencies, asking how they see the role of agriculture in development. It looks at how international donor agencies concerned with agricultural development see the role of agriculture and also discusses the role for the market and the state.

The brief addresses a range of issues, including:
- The importance of agriculture in development
- Declines in aid funding to agriculture
- Donor perspectives on the roles of the state and markets

 

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