...a valuable and interesting contribution to the subject of Agriculture and Rural Development Planning. The case studies illustrate, in a practical manner, the main ideas. The African Development Bank Group expects that publicity of previous experiences will lead to the avoidance of similar problems in future projects. African Development Bank Group Practical and well illustrated by examples, this book provides a clear guide to best practice for agricultural and rural development project planning. Whereas most project planning texts focus on the methods of cost benefit analysis, this fills a gap by explaining the approaches to the project cycle used by the main development agencies today. A valuable reference for students of project planning, monitoring and evaluation, and for planners employed in technical ministries in developing countries. Laurence E.D. Smith, Imperial College London, UK This book is a welcome addition to the various texts, guidelines and manuals on rural project planning in developing countries. In one volume, it attempts to cover the whole process from the identification of appropriate projects to how they are assessed, implemented and evaluated after completion. The book draws on a number of real case studies which usefully illustrate the various steps in the process. Cambridge University Press ...very helpful for those who are involved in the planning process. Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture ...this book provides a concise but complete view of the institutions, actors, procedures, and techniques involved in agricultural and rural development planning, going beyond a simple description of the planning cycle. After digesting this book, one should be abe to read through almost any project planning or evaluation document with a good degree of familiarity and confidence. It will serve well as an introductory or supplementary text for students of economic development and project planning. It should a
