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World development report 2008: agriculture for development

This report seeks to assess where, when, and how agriculture can be an effective instrument for economic development, especially development that favors the poor.

The report undertakes a comprehensive review of the role of agriculture in light of major changes in globalisation of trade and supply chains, science and technology innovations, climate change and governance.

The World Development Report 2008 is available for download as individual chapters.

 

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