Rural Development Challenges in Addition to Effective Solutions to Overcome Obstacles
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Rural development is vital for both developing countries and those with large rural populations. To achieve economic and social progress, it is essential to examine the challenges of rural development in macroeconomic planning. Villages, fundamental to national development, face economic, social, cultural, administrative, and environmental challenges. Identifying these issues is crucial for formulating sustainable rural development strategies.
This study explores the primary challenges of rural development in Afghanistan and proposes effective solutions. The research involved collecting data through field studies, library research, and interviews with experts and scholars. The study's statistical population included 80 participants, such as university professors and experts in rural development, economics, and agriculture. Data collection tools included questionnaires and personal interviews, and data were analyzed using scatter and centrality statistics, coefficients of variation, and confirmatory factor analysis.
Findings indicate that Afghanistan's rural development faces economic challenges, like lack of credit and investment; social challenges, including low female participation; environmental challenges, such as overexploitation of groundwater; physical challenges, like weak urban-rural networks; and managerial challenges, especially unskilled labor in rural activities. Addressing these challenges is crucial for Afghanistan's rural and national development.
This study identifies the main rural development challenges in Afghanistan and offers key solutions, serving as a valuable resource for planners and policymakers. Notably, no previous study in Afghanistan has comprehensively identified rural challenges and proposed solutions. The involvement of experts and university professors adds a unique dimension to the research.
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