CeDEP: Syllabuses

C230 Rural development

Introduces rural development, looking at its history, key challenges, role in poverty reduction, the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, rural services (government and market roles in provision of infrastructure, finance, agricultural research and extension, and health and education) and natural resources (notably land and water policies).

Taking this module as a short course

This module can also be taken as a short course for professional development or as a taster of the full degree, diploma or certificate programme. To apply please fill in the short course application form available on the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (SOAS) website [external link].