dc.contributor.advisor |
Veltmeyer, Henry |
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dc.coverage.spatial |
Venezuela |
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dc.creator |
McKay, Ben |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2013-01-18T19:41:20Z |
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dc.date.available |
2013-01-18T19:41:20Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2011 |
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dc.identifier.other |
HD1333 V4 M35 2011 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/24819 |
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dc.description |
167 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. |
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dc.description |
Includes abstract. |
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dc.description |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 156-167). |
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dc.description.abstract |
The debate surrounding land reform is back on the development agenda with a consensus that the severe unequal distribution of land in developing countries is the main cause of persistent levels of poverty and inequality in the countryside. In Venezuela, a state-led agrarian reform programme is being pursued. This programme is designed with the most promising elements to offset strong landlord resistance, alleviate poverty, and increase agricultural productivity; but key weaknesses in the implementation and institutionalization of the programme hinder its ability to be fully effective. Three key weaknesses have been identified - corruption and political sabotage; private intermediaries; and a lack of regulation. The ability of the state and society to overcome these key weaknesses will dictate whether this agrarian reform programme can make for a successful and productive agrarian transformation or whether its inconsistency and its lack of capacity will lead to a crisis of legitimacy and increased conflicts. |
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dc.description.provenance |
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Previous issue date: 2011 |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University |
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dc.subject.lcc |
HD1333.V4 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Land reform -- Venezuela |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Agriculture and state -- Venezuela |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Rural development -- Venezuela |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Venezuela -- Rural conditions |
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dc.title |
Assessing the impacts of Venezuela's state-led agrarian reform programme on rural livelihoods |
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dc.type |
Text |
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thesis.degree.name |
Master of Arts in International Development Studies |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
International Development Studies Program |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.) |
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