Migration, agriculture and rural development

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Addressing the root causes of migration and harnessing its potential for developmentMIGRATION, agriculture AND RURALDEVELOPMENT2PAGES 4-5INTRODUCTION PAGES 6-7THE DIMENSIONS OF MIGRATIONPA G E S 8 -11THE KEY ROLE OF agriculture AND rural development FOR migration The root causes of rural migration Challenges and opportunities of migration for rural areas The potential of agriculture and rural developmentPAGES 12-18HOW FAO IS CONTRIBUTING TO INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE MIGR ATION CHALLENGE Generate evidence on migration and rural development to support policy making Advise and support capacity development at country and regional level Disseminate and improve the uptake of knowledge and good practices Facilitate, promote and support policy dialogue Facilitate partnership and advocate at national, regional and global levelsPAGE 19ANNEX: TYPES OF MIGRATIONWEST BANK AND GAZA STRIPA farmer and her daughter tending crops.

4 THE CONTEXT Migration is a growing global phenomenon and most countries are simultaneously countries of origin, transit and destination for migrants. Conflicts, violence and natural disasters are among the root causes of migration

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