Descrizione fisica: vii, 92 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Note generali: Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-92).
Introduction -- Benefits of transport and traction enterprises -- Types and modes of transport and traction (Human based ; Animal based ; Simple mechanical types and modes ; Motorized types and modes) -- Feasibility of the enterprise -- Support services for transport and traction -- The role of advisers -- Challenges.
This booklet focuses on promoting transport and traction services as viable diversification enterprises for smallholder farmers and other in rural areas. It considers the benefits that can arise from such enterprises, not only for smallholders themselves, but also to local communities in overall terms through increased productivity, improved and faster marketing, better mobility and reduced drudgery.--Publisher's description.
Also freely available online.
ISBN: 9251061386
Serie: Diversification booklet ; 10
Altri nomi: Chamen, Tim
Kienzle, Josef
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division
Soggetti: Animal traction - Developing countries
Freight and freightage - Developing countries
Infrastructure (Economics) - Developing countries
Rural transportation - Developing countries
Classificazione: 388.091724
