Rural Planning in Developing Countries : Supporting Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Livelihoods

Rural planning is fundamental to the development of Third World countries and this book shows how effective planning of land use and natural resource management can provide jobs and lasting economic benefits. It is essential reading for development, planning, land use, agricultural and natural resource professionals in developing countries
It provides an international perspective on rural planning, focused on developing countries. It examines conventional development planning and innovative local planning approaches, drawing together lessons from recent experience of rural planning and land use. The authors examine past and current practice and ways that land use planning and management of natural resources can underpin sustainable local livelihoods.
They draw on case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America to present findings relevant throughout the developing world. The result is an essential resource for professionals in these areas and for all students and researchers studying them.

Barry Dalal-Clayton is Director for Strategies, Planning and Assessment at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and author of "Sustainable Development Strategies" (Earthscan, 2002).

David Dent is Research Group Leader at the Australian Bureau of Rural Sciences.

Olivier Dubois is a Forestry Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization.