Rural Development Planning in Africa

Description

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Encountering African Rural Development Planning (Meleckidzedeck Khayesi, Peter Mala, Joan Fairhurst)....Pages 1-16 Natural Resource Management (Chris Allan Shisanya)....Pages 17-51 Local Governance (Wossenyeleh Aregay)....Pages 53-68 Agriculture (Joan Fairhurst)....Pages 69-91 Financing Rural Development Programmes (Rodney Asilla, Anna Nyaoro Mala)....Pages 93-106 Small Market and Urban Centres (Francis N. Wegulo)....Pages 107-134 Energy (Paschalin Mbenge Basil, Robert Ouko)....Pages 135-151 Water (Gladys Moraa Marie Nyachieo, Constance Anyango Ouko)....Pages 153-172 Health (Peter Mala)....Pages 173-198 Physical Activity (Fletcher Njororai, Wycliffe W. Simiyu Njororai)....Pages 199-248 Back Matter ....Pages 249-253