The briefs suggest governments and donors need not focus their agricultural development strategies only on irrigated lands and other areas with high potential. Investments in technologies, policies, and institutions that exploit the circumstances and comparative advantage of low-potential areas could have real payoffs. These briefs do not resolve all of the debates on less-favored areas. They do, however, clarify the boundaries of debate and areas of consensus, suggest how different strategies may be effective in different circumstances, and identify priorities for further research. Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or above required.
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