Guidelines on Sociological Analysis in Agricultural Investment Project Design

This paper outlines the role of sociological analysis in the design of agricultural investment projects, particularly those being prepared for funding by multilateral financing institutions. It is intended mainly to assist mission leaders as well as sociologists, anthropologists and socio-economists working for the FAO Investment Centre. Some observations and recommendations will also be relevant to Governments, lending agencies and consulting firms engaged in agricultural investment project for mulation. It covers basic concepts and principles, sociological analysis required for different types of projects, the range of options for its integration in the investment project cycle, and provides a practical guideline for the design and implementation of diagnostic studies of target groups and their farming systems.

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Main Author: Investment Centre Division
Format: Book (stand-alone) biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1992
Online Access:https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/T0657E
http://www.fao.org/3/a-t0657e.pdf
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