Smallholders and the Non-Farm Transition in Latin America explores the drivers of agricultural displacement in Latin America and argues that government support is essential to help small farmers gain the skills, financial capital, and opportunities needed to transition to a profitable alternative in the non-farm sector.

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Isabel Harbaugh is a consultant for Mercer, a global human capital consulting organization.

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Book Title: Smallholders and the Non-Farm Transition in Latin America
Authors: Isabel Harbaugh
Series Title: Politics, Economics, and Inclusive Development
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137487162
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Intern. Relations & Development Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-48715-5Published: 16 September 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-48716-2Published: 01 September 2014
Series ISSN: 2945-6436
Series E-ISSN: 2945-6444
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 94
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Latin American Politics, International Political Economy, Latin American Culture, Social Policy, Development Studies, Public Policy

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

Front Matter

Introduction: Smallholders and the Non-Farm Rural Economy

Promoting Non-Farm Skills and Knowledge

Overcoming Financial Barriers

Promoting Non-Farm Employment

Conclusion: Connecting the Dots

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