Published by Academic Foundation (New Delhi).
Pro-poor opportunities are rapidly unfolding in South Asia, spurred by new lifestyles and tastes, stimulated by increasing incomes, spreading urbanisation, and expanding globalisation. Dietary patterns are changing of both the poor and the rich, as well as rural and urban consumers, from staple foodgrains to high-value-commodities such as fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, eggs, and fish. The real challenge is how to grab these opportunities to alleviate poverty and improve quality of life, particularly for smallholders. This book, Comprising contributions by experts from various countries, the book provides a range of information, analysis, and the beginnings of pathways to accelerate agricultural diversification and facilitate inclusiveness of small holders through correcting incentives, evolving institutions, and developing infrastructure.
P.K. Joshi is currently the Director, National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NCAP). Prior to this he has been South Asia Coordinator/Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Principal Scientist and Theme Leader (Technology Policy) at NCAP, and Senior Economist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). He is member of editorial boards and executive committees of several professional societies, and has authored or co-authored seven books and published a number of research articles.
Ashok Gulati is currently Director in Asia, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Between 2001 and 2006 he was Director, Markets, Trade and Institutions Division at IFPRI. Ashok Gulati has a distinguished record in policy analysis and advice. He has several books and research papers to his credit, and he has also served as a member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India, member of State Planning Board of Karnataka, etc.
Ralph Cummings, Jr. has served with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Harvard Development Advisory Service as well as faculties of several U.S. universities. He has been U.S. Representative to the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and U.S. Executive Director to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). He has authored, co-authored, or edited six books and numerous published articles.
The table of contents and two chapters from Part I are available to download in PDF format.
- Table of Contents
- Part I: IntroductionP. K. Joshi, Ashok Gulati, and Ralph Cummings Jr.
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Overview
- Chapter 2: Agricultural Diversification in South Asia: Beyond Food Security