Agro-industries are an important source of employment and income generation worldwide, occupying a dominant position in the manufacturing sector of the economy and representing a significant demand driver for agricultural products. As part of its mandate to provide food security for the world's growing population, FAO promotes the development of agro-industries through its technical programs, including activities in the areas of policy advice, capacity building, advocacy, awareness raising and investment promotion. This book represents a contribution of FAO to broaden the understanding of approaches and mechanisms to foster the emergence and sustainability of agro-industries that are competitive and inclusive. With emphasis on experiences from the developing world, the book presents and discusses innovative policies and institutions that are supportive of agro-industries development.
| ISBN: | 9789251070369 |
| Publication date: | 15th April 2012 |
| Author: | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| Publisher: | Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 394 pages |
| Genres: |
Agriculture and farming |
Agro-industries are an important source of employment and income generation worldwide, occupying a dominant position in the manufacturing sector of the economy and representing a significant demand driver for agricultural products. As part of its mandate to provide food security for the world's growing population, FAO promotes the development of agro-industries through its technical programs, including activities in the areas of policy advice, capacity building, advocacy, awareness raising and investment promotion. This book represents a contribution of FAO to broaden the understanding of approaches and mechanisms to foster the emergence and sustainability of agro-industries that are competitive and inclusive. With emphasis on experiences from the developing world, the book presents and discusses innovative policies and institutions that are supportive of agro-industries development.
Innovative policies and institutions to support agro-industries development features in the following genres: Agriculture and farming
Innovative policies and institutions to support agro-industries development is available in Paperback
Innovative policies and institutions to support agro-industries development was written by Food and Agriculture Organization and published by Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Innovative policies and institutions to support agro-industries development has 394 pages