Accelerating China's Rural Transformation - Softcover

Nyberg, Albert J.; Rozelle, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0821345761 ISBN 13: 9780821345764

Publisher: World Bank Publications, 1999

Synopsis

'...two issues remain central to the [Chinese] government's rural development objectives: food security and poverty alleviation. China has made remarkable progress in meeting these goals: the economy, including the rural sector, has grown at phenomenal rates during the reform period.'

While China's rural products, input, labor, and land markets are improving, they remain nascent. China still needs to foster several critical institutions, such as an effective fiscal system, a more efficient rural financial system, a workable land tenure arrangement, and a revamped trade and investment environment for agriculture. The primary purpose of this report is to identify and consolidate information on these crucial issues that impact on rural development in China. This report assesses strategic options from the perspective of efficiency, equitable development, and growth. It is intended to assist government officials and World Bank staff to prioritize policy and institutional reforms and public investment decisions in the rural sector.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0821345761
• ISBN 13: 9780821345764
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 132