Why The Green Revolution Was Short Run Phenomena In The Development Process Of Pakistan: A Lesson For Future

Ahmad, Imtiaz and Shah, Syed Akhter Hussain and Zahid, Muhammad Sarwar (2004): Why The Green Revolution Was Short Run Phenomena In The Development Process Of Pakistan: A Lesson For Future. Published in: Journal of Rural Development & Administration , Vol. 4, No. 35 : pp. 89-104.

Abstract

Agriculture is the most important sector of Pakistan’s economy. It provides food and fibre, source of scarce foreign exchange earning and a market for industrial goods. In 1960s various policy measures were taken for Agriculture development. The research tries to examine various issues related to this sector. Focus of the research, however, is to analyze the role of Green Revolution in the development process of Pakistan and its short and long term impact on the economy. The paper analyzes weaknesses due to which the Green Revolution remained a shortterm phenomena. The contributing factors of Green Revolution and other supporting institutions are also discussed. The findings of this study show that the Green Revolution increased agriculture production and employment level. It also had impact on distribution of income and the social and political environment in the country. However, there were certain policy gaps due to which the impact of Green Revolution remained a short-term phenomena.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Subjects: R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R5 - Regional Government Analysis > R58 - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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