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Rural Development Division

This overview highlights the focus, outputs, and activities of the Rural Development Division (RDD) within the National Agricultural and Poverty Commission (NAPC). RDD conducts studies on non-agricultural income, poverty and migration trends, and rural infrastructure, using a sustainable livelihood approach. The division also participates in policy forums and invests in agricultural mapping studies. The objective is to investigate non-farm activities, assess poverty and migration trends, and provide technical background on poverty analysis methods.

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Rural Development Division

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  1. Rural Development Division Features of 2006 WP

  2. An Overview RDD as one of the NAPC Divisions focuses on: • Rural livelihood • The relationships between the rural sector & other sectors of the economy • RDD uses the methodology of sustainable livelihood approach Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

  3. RDD Outputs • Study on Non-Agricultural Income in Rural Areas • Study on Poverty & Migration Trends in Rural Areas (published in 2007) • Four working papers on poverty differences, rural infrastructure, non-ag. activities, women empowerment • Two policy briefs on rural infrastructure & non-ag. activities • Two policy notes on poverty differences & rural infrastructure Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

  4. Activities • RDD has no specialized periodic report • Participation in SOFAS • Participation in Agricultural Investment Map study • One policy Forum on Non Agricultural Activities in Rural Areas Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

  5. Non-Agricultural Activities in Rural Areas Objective • Investigate and assess the extent and nature of non-farm activities in rural areas • Develop a suitable methodology & conduct analysis in selected regions • A pilot study to test the methodology and gather first hand information • Assess the existence, relevance, characteristics of non-farm activities in rural areas Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

  6. Poverty & Migration Trends Objective • Define rural poverty • Define appropriate indicators for analysis • Analyze the relationship between rural poverty and migration The Project organizes a short course on poverty analysis methods to provide the required technical background for this study Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

  7. Agricultural Investment Map • Study carried out by the Project • With the opportunity for one member of RDD to participate Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

  8. Thank you foryour attention Firas Haider , Rural Development Division

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