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Rural Development Planning in Africa

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Editors:
  1. Meleckidzedeck Khayesi

    1. World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

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  • Provides a synthesis of African rural development knowledge that that acts as a comprehensive reference and fills a gap in the available literature

  • Conducts a rigorous assessment that emphasizes success stories, opportunities, and people's initiatives rather than just environmental and development crises

  • Covers the whole African continent and not just Sub-Saharan Africa as is the case in some publications

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Encountering African Rural Development Planning

    • Meleckidzedeck Khayesi, Peter Mala, Joan Fairhurst
    Pages 1-16

  3. Natural Resource Management

    • Chris Allan Shisanya
    Pages 17-51

  4. Local Governance

    • Wossenyeleh Aregay
    Pages 53-68

  5. Agriculture

    • Joan Fairhurst
    Pages 69-91

  6. Financing Rural Development Programmes

    • Rodney Asilla, Anna Nyaoro Mala
    Pages 93-106

  7. Small Market and Urban Centres

    • Francis N. Wegulo
    Pages 107-134

  8. Energy

    • Paschalin Mbenge Basil, Robert Ouko
    Pages 135-151

  9. Water

    • Gladys Moraa Marie Nyachieo, Constance Anyango Ouko
    Pages 153-172

  10. Health

    • Peter Mala
    Pages 173-198

  11. Physical Activity

    • Fletcher Njororai, Wycliffe W. Simiyu Njororai
    Pages 199-248

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 249-253
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About this book

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.



                      

Editors and Affiliations

  • World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

    Meleckidzedeck Khayesi

About the editor

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.


   
                      
                     

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