AGRICULTURAL MODERNIZATION POLICIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN COLOMBIA (1996 – 2008)
This paper addresses Colombian agricultural modernization policies for the period of 1996–2008, in which an extreme change in the agronomic total factor productivity (TFP) growth trend occurred and Colombia suffered one of the most violent periods in its history. This paper takes into consideration the state-supported credit system that existed, which aimed to allow the agricultural sector to compete with external markets, seeking a balance between measures aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural sector and those directed at rural wellbeing. In this context, Colombia is working to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector; nevertheless, over 95% of resources are provided based on financial criteria and less... Ver más
1794-1237
2463-0950
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2016-10-25
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http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
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Revista EIA/ English version - 2016
