International Development Minister Nick Hurd stresses the importance of fair elections in the DRC

During his first visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), International Development Minister Nick Hurd stressed the UK’s commitment to the country’s growth and reaffirmed the need for democratic elections to take place later this year.

Minister Hurd explored ways in which Britain can continue to work in partnership with the Congolese government on electoral reform, with the UK committing up to £11.4 million to support improvements in the system. Timely, credible elections will maintain political and economic stability, providing a platform for growth and development.

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Rural Develop

Rural regions in OECD countries are important economically and demographically. They account for about 75% of the land and almost a quarter of the population in OECD countries. Gains in agricultural productivity have led to a dramatic reduction in farm employment, rural regions across the OECD now depend on a wide range of economic activities for growth.

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Rural poverty in Africa

Africa is the world's second largest continent after Asia. It has a total surface area of 30.3 million km², including several islands, and an estimated total population of 888 million (2005, UN). The vast Sahara Desert, covering an area greater than that of the continental United States, divides Northern Africa from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Poverty in Africa is predominantly rural. More than 70 per cent of the continent’s poor people live in rural

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Rural Development in bangladesh

1. Rural Development
2. Description  Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.  Rural development has traditionally centered on the exploitation of land-intensive natural resources such as agriculture and forestry.  However,

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