THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES/SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DEV 3150 -:AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SECURITY
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FIRST TERM ACTIVITY –ASSIGNMENT ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR IDE STUDENTS
COURSE COORDINATOR -: MufanaLipalile (Mr.),
[email protected]/[email protected], 0977706934/0955914823/0964716856
INSTRUCTIONS
I)
Specifications: 1.5 Line Spacing, Times New Roman and Font Size 12
II)
Page Limit : No more than 7 pages inclusive of all ( including Bibliography) and well
referenced
III)
All work must be typed and failure to do so will attract a penalty
IV)
Due Date : First essay on or before Tuesday, 15thMarch 2016 and second essay on or
before Friday,15thApril, 2016 - (Two assignments must be answered in total in this
course)
V)
Assignment to be submitted in duplicate (Hardcopy and soft copy)
VI)
Please obey instructions as they constitute part of the grading process
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1. Giving
practical
examples
where
possible
define
the concept
of
sustainable development and discuss the major sources of sustainability
in a developing economy.
2. How effective have been structural adjustment programmes in facilitating
agricultural and rural development in Zambia? Justify your answer.
3. Analyse the effectiveness of the model of “Green Revolution” tothe
attainment of food security in Africa drawing practical examples from
either the Indian or Mexican experience.
Good Luck