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Zds 3317: Agricultural And Rural Development Policy Question Paper

Zds 3317: Agricultural And Rural Development Policy

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Development And Policy Studies

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE IN DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY STUDIES

3RD YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2017 DECEMBER EXAMS

MAIN CAMPUS (REGULAR)

COURSE CODE: ZDS 3317

COURSE TITLE: AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY

EXAM VENUE: STREAM: BA

DATE: EXAM SESSION:

TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions:
1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions
2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.

1 (a) Define “livelihood” (4 mks)
(b) Explain what rural development means (4 mks)
(c) Briefly explain the policy conclusions relevant to addressing rural livelihood diversity in developing countries (12 mks)
(d) Explain the negative impact of globalization on rural agricultural development in Kenya today (8 mks)

2. Discuss the debate on ‘agriculture for development’ and the criticism therein (20 mks)

3. Discuss the objectives of development economics and how these impact on agricultural and rural development policy processes (20 mks)

4. Livelihood perspectives have been central to rural development thinking and practice for decades. Explain this in light of development policy. (20 mks)

5. Using the models of rural development, discuss the evolution of rural development policies for the transformation of rural society. (20 mks)

Zds 3317: Agricultural And Rural Development Policy Question Paper

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