The rural non-farm economy and poverty alleviation in Armenia, Georgia and Romania: A synthesis of findings

Junior R. Davis, Dirk Bezemer, Monica Janowski and Tiago Wandschneider
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Dirk Bezemer: University of Groningen
Monica Janowski: Natural Resources Institute
Tiago Wandschneider: Natural Resources Institute

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Abstract: The aims of this study are to improve understanding of the dynamics of the rural non-farm economy in providing employment and income diversification opportunities in Armenia, Georgia and Romania. The study aims to focus on improving the well-being and livelihoods of the rural population, through developing their capacity to access resources and actively participate in non-farm rural enterprise and employment opportunities. We place emphasis on the diversity and diversification of income sources in the face of vulnerability to shocks and stresses - particularly on the part of the poorest members of society; and provide an in-depth analysis of the context (socio-cultural, economic, agronomic) in which non-farm rural livelihood options are currently pursued and in which new options can be developed.

Keywords: rural non-farm economy; poverty; diversity; non-agricultural growth; transition economies; Central Asia; Balkans (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O P (search for similar items in EconPapers)
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-agr, nep-cis, nep-cwa and nep-tra
Date: 2005-10-27
Note: Type of Document - pdf; pages: 30
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