(454) Social Change and Growth
This study examines the role of agriculture as a fundamental component of economic development, with particular emphasis on developing and African countries. It argues that agriculture serves as a major source of national income, employment opportunities, and export earnings, making agricultural dev...
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2026
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| description | This study examines the role of agriculture as a fundamental component of economic development, with particular emphasis on developing and African countries. It argues that agriculture serves as a major source of national income, employment opportunities, and export earnings, making agricultural development a critical requirement for sustainable economic growth. The study highlights that economic development is characterized by a gradual transition from traditional subsistence farming systems, which primarily satisfy household needs, toward commercial agriculture that is increasingly oriented toward market production .The study indicates that rapid population growth, urbanization, and rising income levels contribute significantly to increasing demand for food products and agricultural commodities. Consequently, expanding agricultural production and improving its efficiency become essential requirements for meeting market needs. The transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture requires substantial structural changes in agricultural systems, including the development of transportation and marketing infrastructure, reform of land tenure systems, and the provision of adequate price incentives for farmers. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of agricultural productivity as a driving force for economic growth. Increased labor productivity in agriculture facilitates the transfer of labor from agricultural activities to other economic sectors, particularly industrial and service sectors. The research also demonstrates that the success of this structural transformation depends on several factors, including population growth rates, the pace of expansion in non-agricultural sectors, and the production technologies employed. The study concludes that education and manpower planning play essential roles in agricultural and economic development. Educational and training programs contribute to preparing the technical, administrative, and professional workforce necessary for implementing agricultural development initiatives. The findings suggest that investment in human resources and educational planning should be regarded as integral components of comprehensive development strategies aimed at promoting economic transformation, enhancing productivity, and achieving sustainable growth. |
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| spelling | ir-123456789-64202026-06-29T13:21:15Z (454) Social Change and Growth R. M. Poduval This study examines the role of agriculture as a fundamental component of economic development, with particular emphasis on developing and African countries. It argues that agriculture serves as a major source of national income, employment opportunities, and export earnings, making agricultural development a critical requirement for sustainable economic growth. The study highlights that economic development is characterized by a gradual transition from traditional subsistence farming systems, which primarily satisfy household needs, toward commercial agriculture that is increasingly oriented toward market production .The study indicates that rapid population growth, urbanization, and rising income levels contribute significantly to increasing demand for food products and agricultural commodities. Consequently, expanding agricultural production and improving its efficiency become essential requirements for meeting market needs. The transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture requires substantial structural changes in agricultural systems, including the development of transportation and marketing infrastructure, reform of land tenure systems, and the provision of adequate price incentives for farmers. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of agricultural productivity as a driving force for economic growth. Increased labor productivity in agriculture facilitates the transfer of labor from agricultural activities to other economic sectors, particularly industrial and service sectors. The research also demonstrates that the success of this structural transformation depends on several factors, including population growth rates, the pace of expansion in non-agricultural sectors, and the production technologies employed. The study concludes that education and manpower planning play essential roles in agricultural and economic development. Educational and training programs contribute to preparing the technical, administrative, and professional workforce necessary for implementing agricultural development initiatives. The findings suggest that investment in human resources and educational planning should be regarded as integral components of comprehensive development strategies aimed at promoting economic transformation, enhancing productivity, and achieving sustainable growth. تناقش الدراسة دور الزراعة باعتبارها محورًا أساسيًا في عملية التنمية الاقتصادية، مع التركيز بصورة خاصة على الدول النامية والإفريقية. وتوضح أن الزراعة تمثل مصدرًا رئيسيًا للدخل القومي، والتوظيف، وعائدات الصادرات، مما يجعل تطورها شرطًا جوهريًا لتحقيق النمو الاقتصادي المستدام. وتؤكد الدراسة أن عملية التنمية الاقتصادية ترتبط بحدوث تحول تدريجي من أنظمة الزراعة المعيشية التقليدية، التي يقتصر إنتاجها على تلبية الاحتياجات الأساسية للأسر، إلى أنظمة الزراعة التجارية الموجهة نحو الأسواق. وتشير الدراسة إلى أن الزيادة السكانية المتسارعة، إلى جانب النمو الحضري وارتفاع مستويات الدخل، تؤدي إلى زيادة الطلب على المنتجات الغذائية والسلع الزراعية، مما يستلزم توسيع الإنتاج الزراعي وتحسين كفاءته. كما توضح أن هذا التحول يتطلب إجراء تغييرات هيكلية في الأنظمة الزراعية تشمل تحسين البنية التحتية للنقل والتسويق، وتطوير نظم حيازة الأراضي، وتوفير الحوافز السعرية المناسبة للمزارعين. وتبرز الدراسة كذلك أهمية الإنتاجية الزراعية في دعم النمو الاقتصادي، إذ إن ارتفاع إنتاجية العمل الزراعي يتيح انتقال جزء من القوى العاملة من القطاع الزراعي إلى القطاعات الاقتصادية الأخرى، وخاصة القطاعين الصناعي والخدمي. كما تؤكد أن عملية الانتقال هذه تعتمد على معدل النمو السكاني، وسرعة توسع القطاعات غير الزراعية، وطبيعة التكنولوجيا المستخدمة في الإنتاج. وتخلص الدراسة إلى أن التعليم والتخطيط للقوى البشرية يمثلان عنصرين أساسيين في تحقيق التنمية الزراعية، حيث تسهم برامج التعليم والتدريب في توفير الكفاءات الفنية والإدارية اللازمة لتنفيذ برامج التنمية. كما تؤكد أهمية الاستثمار في تنمية الموارد البشرية والتخطيط التعليمي باعتبارهما جزءًا لا يتجزأ من خطط التنمية الشاملة، بما يعزز التحول الاقتصادي ويرفع مستويات الإنتاجية والنمو المستدام. 2026-03-24T08:59:01Z 1964-08-01 Book Cairo https://repository.inp.edu.eg/handle/123456789/6420 en سلسلة المذكرات الخارجية; 454 application/pdf معهد التخطيط القومى |
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