This study presents a baseline survey for the Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID-Growth) project implemented by the Department of Trade and Industry. Operating in six regions of Mindanao and Region VIII, the project focuses on key value chains,...

This book examines the role of agriculture in the economic transformation of developing low- and middle-income countries and explores means for accelerating agricultural growth and poverty reduction. In this volume, Mellor measures by household class the employment impact of alternative...

"Foreword" -- "Preface" -- "Contents" -- "List of Figures" -- "List of Tables" -- "Chapter 1: Introduction" -- "The Big Ideas" -- "Share of Government Expenditure on Agriculture" -- "Definitions" -- "Defining Countries by National Income Level and Geographic Location" -- "Poverty" -- "Small...