Special Evaluation Study on Support for Agricultural Value Chain Development for Inclusive Growth
Asian Development Bank | August 2010
Abstract
The objective of the proposed study is to assess the relevance and effectiveness of ADB assistance to agriculture value chain developments in the developing member countries (DMCs).This proposed study was included in the Independent Evaluation Department's work plan for 2010, following requests from the regional departments. Further, the Regional and Sustainable Development Department has also requested the study. Their comments on the initial draft report have been incorporated in the proposed study.
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Asian Development Bank. 2010. Special Evaluation Study on Support for Agricultural Value Chain Development for Inclusive Growth. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/3154. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Sustainable agriculture
Commercial agriculture
Agricultural And Rural Development
Asian Development Bank
Water Resources Development
Sustainable Development
Agribusiness
Agroindustry
Agricultural institutes
Agricultural development
Joint projects
Development models
Industrial policy
Food Supply
Economic development
New agricultural enterprises
Cooperative agriculture
Government policy
Entrepreneurship
Communication in rural development
Development banks
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