Report of the Regional Seminar and Study Tour on Popular Participation in Rural Development in Africa: Tashkent, USSR, 3-2 October 1983

Abstract

The African Regional Conference on Integrated Approach to Rural Development held in Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania, 13-24 October 1969, recommended, interalia the following: Rural development programmes should be prepared democratically, by consulting with, and with the support of the rural inhabitants who should participate in the selection of targets and in all phases of the implementation of the programme; National Development Plans must take into account measures for a more equitable distribution of income, opportunities should be provided especially to rural populations, to avail themselves of programmes that can raise their standard of living.