Rural Development Planning in Africa

ISBN-13: 9781349952960 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 253 str.

Meleckidzedeck Khayesi

Opis

This book applies a range of theories that focus on current concerns in rural Africa. The contributors lay out the conceptualization, analysis, methods, assumptions, perceptions, and ideas considered in each individual case. Specifically, this project inspires research in the field of rural development in Africa through multi-faceted endeavors that promote the ability of planning to uplift people's well-being and quality of life.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Encountering African rural development planning

By Meleckidzedeck Khayesi, Peter Mala and Joan FairhurstC

Chapter 2: Natural and environmental resource management

By Chris Allan Shisanya

Chapter 3: Local governance

By Aregay Wossenyeleh

Chapter 4: Agriculture

By Joan Fairhurst

Chapter 5: Financing rural development programmes

By Rodney Asilla and Anna Nyaoro Mala

Chapter 6: Small market and urban centres

By Francis Wegulo

Chapter 7: Energy

By Paschalin Mbenge Basil and Robert Ouko

Chapter 8: Water

By Gladys Moraa and Constance Ouko

Chapter 9: Health

By Peter Mala

Chapter 10: Physical activity

By Fletcher Njororai and Wycliffe Simiyu Njororai

O autorze

Meleckidzedeck Khayesi is an independent researcher and transport specialist. His current research interests include sustainable transport and development, focusing on walking, cycling, road safety, public transport, transport policy, and spatial aspects of sustainable development.