Introduction -- Fundamentals of an integrated approach -- Agriculture and rural development -- The environment and rural development -- Market access and rural development -- Health and education -- Culture and work -- Appendices.

Ministerial Declaration on Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable development (2003)

viii, 330 p. ; 23 cm.

At head of title: Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination.
Compiles the presentations, issues papers, summaries and keynote speeches of the 2003 ECOSOC High-Level segment and the preparatory meetings that preceded it.
Appendices (p. 225-330): 1. High-Level statements -- 2. NGO contributions -- 3. Report of the Secretary-General [E/2003/51]; ECOSOC Ministerial Declaration.
Includes bibliographical references.
Available also at UN Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs website (viewed 1 Oct. 2010).

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