New Approaches to Rural Policy


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This publication presents the proceedings of a meeting attended by 120 senior policy officials and experts from 15 countries, which looked at the way rural economies could face the challenges of globalisation, external competition and changing patterns of consumption. There were three main themes: the need for new rural policies; current initiatives from around the world; future policies.




OECD Rural Studies Rural Well-being Geography of Opportunities


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Rural Well-being: Geography of Opportunities presents the latest iteration on this policy framework, reflecting several important changes in rural development in recent years. Fully taking into account the variety of situations characterising rural regions, the new policy framework leverages improved data and analysis while broadening the scope from economic focus to encompass the environmental and social dimensions of well-being.




OECD Rural Studies Adopting a Territorial Approach to Food Security and Nutrition Policy


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Food insecurity and malnutrition are major concerns, especially in rural areas. Globally, they have received considerable attention, but results have been mixed. To provide effective long-term solutions, policy responses must be tailored to the specific challenges of each territory.










Development Centre Studies A New Rural Development Paradigm for the 21st Century A Toolkit for Developing Countries


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Three billion people live in rural areas in developing countries. Conditions for them are worse than for their urban counterparts when measured by almost any development indicator, from extreme poverty, to child mortality and access to electricity and sanitation.




OECD Rural Studies Unlocking Rural Innovation


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In the midst of a global slowdown in productivity, unlocking the innovative potential of rural places is more important than ever. As part of a series on supporting to help rural areas thrive, this thematic report provides the latest analysis and research on rural innovation, and proposes ways to overcome the growing gaps between rural and urban places that are contributing to the geographies of discontent.







OECD Rural Policy Reviews Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy


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This book show how innovation can take place in rural areas and how the modern rural economy differs from the traditional rural economy and metropolitan areas. In addition, it offers four perspectives on modernisation and innovation in rural areas by experts.