CONCEPT OF RURAL AREA AND DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPT OF RURAL AREA AND DEVELOPMENTCONCEPT OF RURAL AREA AND DEVELOPMENTDEFINITION AND SCOPECAUSES OF RURAL BACKWARDNESSNEED FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTRURAL DEVELOPMENTDefinition and Scoperural developmentmulti-faceted, dynamic, interesting, challenging, controversial, rural developmentcomplex, political in nature, full of hope and frustrations, subject to a lot of meanings and debate, study and interpretations as there are individuals conceptualizing, thinking, and using it.

DEVELOPMENTconnotes change in various aspects of human life such as physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, cultural including mans environment and all the resources around him and all those in his capacity to control and develop. RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Rivera, 1980).Rural development is a strategy designed to improve the social and economic status of people living in the rural areas (Rivera, 1980). RURAL DEVELOPMENT Katar Singh (1986)Katar Singh (1986) cited Robert Chambers definition (1983) of rural development as the overall development of the rural areas with a view to improve the quality of life of rural people.Characteristics of Rural Development

RD is basically a mandate of governmentRD has wide coverage or scope

RD requires holistic approach

Characteristics of Rural Development

RD involves partnershipRD is anchored on the culture of the peopleRD is working together and sharing resources

Philosophy and Principles of Rural Development

Rural development is first and foremost directed toward the development of man and society.Rural development is a continuing processRural development is a kind of planned changeRural development considers existing resourcesnatural, physical, human, financial, technical and institutionalPhilosophy and Principles of Rural Development

Rural development is thinking local but acting global.Rural development must be anchored on sustainable development giving due respect to the protection of Gods giftRural development is political in natureRural development is cultural and it is influenced by the peoples religion or beliefs and what they would like to achievePhilosophy and Principles of Rural Development

Rural development is desired and acted by the people themselves a group development targetRural development involves modernization of society where computer technologies are now in existent.Principles of Rural Development

RD programs are based on existing resources and responsive to human and community problems and needs..RD programs are desired, initiated, planned and implemented by the people themselves with assistance and guidance from government officials.

Principles of Rural Development

RD programs are funded by government funds with counterpart funds from the people or the community.RD programs are anchored on the development plan of the province, district, city or townPrinciples of Rural Development

RD programs are comprehensive involving all aspects of human lives.RD programs are directed for the welfare of the majority who are in need of government support and services.

Principles of Rural Development

RD programs utilize local leadership and organized groups in program planning and implementation.RD programs are implemented in cooperation, complementation, or in partnership with the private sector.

Principles of Rural Development

RD programs considers local culture and wisdom in matching them to appropriate technological developments.RD programs must be comprehensive, flexible and adapted to human needs and wantsScope of Rural DevelopmentThe scope of rural development is very broad as it encompasses the totality of human life such as:Scope of Rural DevelopmentAgriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Natural Resources ManagementMicro, Small and Medium Scale IndustriesIrrigation Development Domestic Water Resource DevelopmentPower and Energy UtilizationEducational Programs and Services

Scope of Rural DevelopmentHealth Programs and ServicesCredit and Financing InstitutionsNutrition Programs and ServicesHuman RightsReligious and Spiritual DevelopmentSports and Recreation

Scope of Rural DevelopmentTourism Development Environmental ProtectionForest ManagementTrading and MarketingLocal Governance Cooperative DevelopmentValues DevelopmentInfrastructure DevelopmentAgrarian ReformCAUSES OF RURAL BACKWARDNESSCAUSES OF RURAL BACKWARDNESSLack of infrastructure Rural areas tend to lack sufficient roads that would increase access to agricultural inputs andmarkets.CAUSES OF RURAL BACKWARDNESSInsufficient access to markets

A lack of access tomarkets- whether due to poor infrastructure orproductivity, limited education, or insufficient information - prevents access to both labor andcapitalCAUSES OF RURAL BACKWARDNESSLack of non-motorized load-carrying wheeled vehicles (handcarts and wheelbarrows)Opening up of economies to international tradeEducation and social service inadequacies

NEED FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTNEED FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTPromoting poverty eradication in rural areas;Promoting pro-poor planning and budgeting at the national and local levels;Addressing basic needs and enhancing provision of and access to services as a precursor to improve livelihoods and as an enabling factor of peoples engagement in productive activities;

NEED FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTProviding social protection programs to benefit, the vulnerable households, in particular the aged, persons with disabilities and unemployed many of whom are in rural areas. Build social capital and resilience in rural communities. Strengthen the human capacities of rural people. Invest in essential infrastructure and services for rural communities

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