Structural adjustment and agriculture in Guyana: from crisis to recovery

John Loxley; Vali Jamal

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Structural adjustment and agriculture in Guyana: from crisis to recovery

John Loxley and Vali Jamal

Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme), SAP 2.84/WP.143, ILO

1999

Abstract

agricultural development

poverty

structural adjustment

trend

economic recession

economic recovery

agricultural production

sugar industry

rice

obstacle

market access

nonfarm employment

ethnic factor

household income

agricultural income

wages

minimum wage

statistical table

Guyana

Discusses both the period of economic crisis (1976-1988) and economic recovery (1988-1997) in Guyana. Focuses on agricultural production and the obstacles it faces. Explores changes in employment incomes and poverty.

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Title: Structural adjustment and agriculture in Guyana; from crisis to recovery
Creators: John Loxley
Vali Jamal
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Department
International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 1999
Series: Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme); SAP 2.84/WP.143
Number of pages: iii, 47 p. :
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995619182102676