Philippine agrarian reform : partnerships for social justice, rural growth, and sustainable development
Against a backdrop of modest economic growth, poverty incidence in the Philippines remains relatively high at 33%, with 3 out of 4 poor Filipinos (about 73%) residing in rural areas. Poverty level in rural areas is much higher at 48% against 18% in urban areas. The task of combating poverty and inequity thus draws immediate attention to the rural population, which depends on agriculture for income and livelihood. The poorest of the rural population are the landless rural workers, small farmers, fisher folk, and indigenous groups.
Event: A vision for the future : International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development
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