Rural nonfarm sector (RNFS) development is an important part of China's national “Rural
Revitalization Strategy”. RNFS is also a prerequisite for prosperity in the rural economy …

Purpose Non-farm employment has transitioned from a residual to a dominant livelihood
option in rural India. Despite the sector's diverse welfare implications, it is still a male …

This paper examines the transformation and diversification of the rural economy in Asia,
focusing on the role and importance of the rural non-farm economy and employment in …

Through a cross-sectional survey of 1600 households, we analyse the impact of water
scarcity on livelihood patterns of rural households in three districts of Bihar and West …

This book examines the economic gains and social costs of agrarian transformation in India.
The author looks at three phases of agrarian transformation: colonial, post-colonial, and …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the spatial disparity between rural and
urban areas in Ghana using the Ghana Living Standards Survey's (GLSS) rounds 5 and 6 …

Extended Abstract 1-Introduction Structural weakness of rural areas around the country
leads villagers to migrate to urban areas looking for better opportunities; phrases like" …

It is an accepted fact that the agricultural sector in India continues to be characterized by
subsistence and is not capable of creating additional opportunities for gainful employment …

The rural non-farm sector (RNFS) involves a spectrum of economic activity in rural areas and
encompasses all rural productive entities other than farm holdings. It has the potential to …

This study provides evidence on factors that influence household labor allocation decisions
and demand for farm labor in Uganda. We estimated a monthly panel data to deal with …