Agricultural reform in Rwanda : authoritarianism, markets and zones of governance
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Agricultural reform in Rwanda : authoritarianism, markets and zones of governance
（Politics and development in contemporary Africa）
Zed Books, 2017
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Available at 3 libraries
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Library, Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization図
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Includes index
Bibliography: p. [201]-229
Description and Table of Contents
Description
International observers have lauded Rwanda as an example of an African country taking control of its own development trajectory, and as a market-friendly destination for investment. A key component of this narrative has been an ambitious programme of agricultural reform, involving private firms, NGOs, and international charities. The Rwandan government claims these reforms have been a resounding success, tripling crop yields and helping to combat hunger.
Chris Huggins argues, however, that Rwanda's liberal, modernising image sits poorly with the regime's continuing authoritarian tendencies. Featuring in-depth case studies of the effects of agricultural reform in three different regions, and drawing on hundreds of interviews, Huggins shows that the much-vaunted 'liberalization' of agriculture has in fact depended on the coercion of Rwandan farmers, and in many cases has had a detrimental impact on their livelihoods.
With the Kagame regime now coming under increasing international scrutiny, this work provides a timely look at the impact of 'market friendly authoritarianism' in contemporary Africa, making essential reading for students and scholars of development in the fields of sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Contemporary Agricultural Reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa
2. Theorizing Governance in Post-Genocide Rwanda
3. An Overview of the Political Economy of Agricultural Reform in Rwanda
4. Rwanda's Engagement with International Aid and Foreign Direct Investment
5. Systems of Governmentality and Discipline in Rwanda
6. Agricultural Cooperatives in Musanze District
7. Pyrethrum production in Northern Province
8. Maize Production and 'Fugitive Farmers' in Kirehe District
Conclusion
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