TY - BOOK AU - Paul, Rufina TI - Towards a strategy for agriculture and poverty alleviation in the OECS PY - 2008/// CY - Bridgetown PB - UNDP KW - Agriculture KW - Agriculture Developing Countries KW - Caribbean Area KW - Poverty KW - Poverty Caribbean Area KW - Strategic Planning KW - Caribbean N2 - This strategic framework prepared by Rufina Paul, agricultural and rural development consultant addresses agriculture and poverty alleviation by focusing on sustainable practices, regional cooperation, and community empowerment. The strategy aims to boost agricultural productivity, build climate change resilience, and strengthen value chains to improve food security and income. It calls for policies supporting small farmer, access to finance, and agricultural innovation, prioritizing UND development for a more inclusive and diversified economy that reduces poverty and inequality ER -