Using recent advances in modeling climate-related risks and adapting modern methods for modeling catastrophic risk to drought, the study conducts an innovative long-term assessment of drought risks in Andhra Pradesh, India, and suggests strategies to reduce their impact under several Economic, drought-tolerant and climate-related changes

This book encourages discussion about the role of agriculture in reducing poverty by addressing three sets of questions: does investment in agriculture / damage the overall economic growth, and if so, under what conditions? Do poor people actually participate in agriculture more or less than in other sectors, and if so, when?

This book explores ways in which the public sector can work with the private sector to facilitate growth, and ensure equitable benefit distribution. It describes the key policy and institutional issues involved in promoting private sector investment in agriculture, and accelerating growth to benefit the poor