{"product_id":"9789819553969","title":"PRE-ORDER NOW A Primer on Development Economics : Towards Zero Hunger and No Poverty by Keijiro Otsuka","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 03\/05\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book explores how to achieve the first two Sustainable Development Goals-Zero Hunger and No Poverty-through effective development strategies in agriculture and industry. To eliminate hunger, increased food production is essential. To reduce poverty, expanding job opportunities through industrialization is key. The author presents a consistent analytical framework supported by a rich collection of case studies conducted over the past 40 years in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.   Written in plain language, the book is accessible to readers without a background in economics, making its insights widely applicable and easy to grasp.   Three fundamental development strategies are proposed for poor economies:Innovation through Learning: Learning?technology and management practices from advanced countries, often with necessary adaptation to local conditions and resource endowments,?is a fundamental first step for development.   Investment in Human Capital: Strengthening the capabilities of key decision-makers-farmers in agriculture and managers in industry-is crucial for driving progress.   Training and Knowledge Spillovers: To internalize the benefits of innovation, training programs led by governments or producer collectives are essential for spreading new knowledge effectively.   This book is a valuable resource for policymakers, development practitioners, and anyone interested in practical approaches to inclusive and sustainable economic growth. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57086704484725,"sku":"9789819553969","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789819553969.jpg?v=1776681392","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9789819553969","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}