Agricultural Diversification and Smallholders in South Asia

by Joshi, P. K.; Gulati, Ashok; Cummings, Ralph

• ISBN13: 9788171885510
• ISBN10: 8171885519
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Academic Foundation

Summary

Investigating the rapidly unfolding pro-poor opportunities in South Asia, this extensively researched analysis provides a range of information detailing the advancements that have spurred from new lifestyles, increased income, spreading urbanization, and expanding globalization. These experts examine the changing dietary patternsfrom staple food grains to high-value commodities such as fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, eggs, and fishof the poor and rich and the rural and urban consumers. Presenting the pathways to agricultural diversification, the essays address the real challenge to development in South Asia: how to grab these opportunities to alleviate poverty and improve quality of life.

Author Biography

P. K. Joshi is currently the director of the National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NCAP). He has formerly served as the coordinator and research fellow for South Asia at the International Food Policy Research Institute, a principal scientist at NCAP, and a senior economist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics. He has authored or coauthored numerous books and research articles. Ashok Gulati is currently the director of the International Food Policy Research Institute and has served as its director of the markets, trade, and institutions division. In addition to writing and cowriting numerous publications, he is a member of several economic councils. Ralph Cummings, Jr., has served with the U.S. Agency for International Development, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Harvard Development Advisory Service, as well faculties of several U.S. universities. He has been U.S. representative to the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research and U.S. Executive Director to the International Fund for Agricultural Development. He has authored, coauthored, or edited six books and numerous published articles.