Agriculture, employment and enterprise : rural-urban dynamics in AID development strategy

These issues are discussed as they apply to subsistence and low-surplus agricultural production regions, to regions with economies in transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture, and to urban regions with diversified nonagricultural economies. A major thread running through the analysis is the pervasive impact of rural-urban marketing systems on agriculture, employment, and enterprise development. The conclusions focus on ways in which A.I.D. and developing country governments can promote agricultural development, generate employment, and expand private enterprise by strengthening rural-urban linkages in the food marketing system. A 17-page bibliography (1954-86) is appended. (Author abstract, modified)