An integrated approach to rural development

This book presents the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) meetings on the theme of the High-Level Segment of 2003, "Promoting an integrated approach to rural development in developing countries for poverty eradication and sustainable development". This publication also includes the Secretary-General's report as well as the Ministerial Declaration on the theme of the ECOSOC High-Level Segment of 2003.