Rural Development Policy in the Global South: Approaches, Challenges and Innovations (Social Work and Society)

This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative examination of rural development policy in the Global South, addressing a significant gap in the existing literature by foregrounding perspectives, experiences and policy debates from developing countries.Drawing on theoretical insights, empirical research and evidence-based analysis, it advances contemporary discussions on rural development across diverse socio-economic and political contexts in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, the volume offers a nuanced understanding of the opportunities, challenges and emerging directions shaping rural development policy in the twenty-first century.The chapters explore a wide range of policy approaches, governance frameworks and institutional strategies adopted across the Global South, examining both the design and implementation of rural development policies within diverse national and regional contexts.With chapters from disting