Beyond the city: the rural contribution to development

In the history of Latin America and the Caribbean, rural societies have been at the center of both the origins of prosperity and of social upheaval. Rural communities have access to a wealth of natural resources, including arable land and forests, yet they face the highest poverty rates. Often located far from major urban centers, rural communities must overcome restrictions to gain access to public services and private markets—even in those countries where public spending is already higher in rural than in urban areas. Beyond the City: The Rural Contribution to Development, the World Bank’s major annual research study on Latin America and the Caribbean, evaluates the effects of the rural economy on growth, poverty, and the environment, both in the rural space and in the national and regional economy. Prepared by a team of researchers led by Guillermo Perry, the Bank’s chief economist for the region, the report brings together new theoretical and empirical treatments of the links between rural and national development. Combined with existing literature, these findings show that the importance of the rural sector has been underestimated and help to identify appropriate public policies that can enhance the sector’s contribution to overall national development.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	1423211781296 De Ferranti, D., 175212 IBRD, Washington, DC (USA) eng, 1423211781297 Perry, G.E., 1423211768014 Foster, W., 1423211781298 Lederman, D., 170484 Valdés, A. (ed.)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Washington, DC (USA) IBRD/WB 2005
Subjects:	economic situation, rural conditions, rural development, regional planning, economic activities, economic development, Goal 8 Decent work and economic growth,
Online Access:	https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/7328/32333.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
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