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Support sustainable rural communities and landscapes.

The PhD in Rural Studies is offered through our School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) and provides opportunities for advanced studies and research on the integration of socio-cultural and bio-physical components of capacity development, design, or planning of landscape systems and rural communities.  

The Rural Studies doctorate focuses on two fields: sustainable rural communities and sustainable landscape systems. Both fields contribute research to support the long-term well-being of rural communities through the integration of economic, social and environmental factors in their planning and activities. 

  World-class faculty

Tap into the knowledge of SEDRD faculty and other U of G departments, including Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics , Geography , Political Science , and Sociology and Anthropology .

  Local and global

Focus your research on local, Canadian or global rural communities and landscapes to strengthen your credibility in the areas you wish to focus your career.

  Improve lives

Investigate issues and potential responses that broadly or pointedly affect rural communities and landscapes (community development, sustainability, social enterprises, food systems and rural policy).

  Unique in Canada

Add unique experience to your resume by learning in the only rural studies PhD program in Canada.

  Interdisciplinary research

Integration of a multidisciplinary approach to integrate a variety of subject areas to explore a wide variety of research areas.

  Virtual classes

All courses are offered virtually to enable the inclusion of students who are balancing various demands, such as family and full time employment, or are studying internationally.

• SAMPLE COURSES
• CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The program offers Fall admission, full or part-time study, with a thesis requirement. All courses in the PhD Rural Studies are delivered virtually via Zoom or Teams.

• Sustainable Rural Systems I & II (required)
• Integrative Research Methods I & II (required)

Additional courses may be required by the student's Advisory Committee. Make-up courses may be required prior to admission to the PhD program or early in the program. All courses will normally be completed prior to the qualifying examination. All or most of the courses should be taken in the first year of study.

This is just a sample of the course options.  View all Rural Studies graduate courses here.

Students conduct research that leads them to careers in Canada and internationally. They find leadership positions in federal governments, non-governmental organizations (NGO), academia, and environmental consulting. Graduates become leading specialists in addressing sustainable landscapes and issues related to rural communities. Sample careers and employers include: 

• International research organizations ( CGIAR )
• Canada's international agencies ( Global Affairs Canada , IDRC , Canadian embassies)
• Canadian organizations working in rural development (NGOs)
• United Nations agencies ( FAO , iFAD , ILo )
• Inter American organizations ( iADB , OAS , Fontagro , IICA )

•    PhD students receive a minimum stipend of $ 24,710 per year 

More details on funding your graduate studies are available on the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies website .

Many Rural Studies students also compete successfully for  University of Guelph scholarships and awards . 

More information on courses and admission requirements can be found here.

Meet Your Profs

My research seeks to advance understanding about processes, mechanisms and the conditions that work for communities who live in resource-poor and remotes and those complex context.

Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury , Faculty Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Hear more from Dr. Chowdhury

I help communities, whether it be local governments, regional governments, make perhaps better environmental decisions regarding the natural world around them. I think better can be qualified in a lot of ways but hopefully what I'm doing is allowing through different processes to make decisions that are a better reflection of local cultures, values, and visions for the future.

Dr. Nicolas Brunet , Faculty Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Hear more from Dr. Brunet

Agriculture in less-developed countries cannot achieve its full potential if the gender dynamics of different groups are not addressed. We must move beyond examining individual factors (e.g., biology, socioeconomic status, sex, gender, and race) and consider the relationships and interactions between them and across multiple levels, to bring attention to important differences within population groups that are often portrayed as relatively homogenous.

Dr. Silvia Sarapura , Faculty Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Hear more from Dr. Sarapura

The central research goal of my research is to examine the concept of resiliency and sustainability within the context of resource-based communities to address the often problematic relationship(s) between resource reliance, community well-being, and adaptive capacity.

Dr. Leith Deacon , Faculty Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Hear more from Dr. Deacon

I do research in the area of knowledge mobilization and communication for agriculture, environment and rural development. Internationally, I work with organizations like the United Nations and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research to focus on community based food security and poverty alleviation.

Dr. Helen Hambly , Faculty Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Hear more from Dr. Hambly

How to Apply

The program's admission policy is governed by the availability of graduate advisors and other resources. The Rural Studies Program admits applicants from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds which greatly enhances the multidisciplinary approaches in the program. The program also seeks to achieve the significant participation of women and Indigenous people. 

More details on the U of G graduate program application process here .

Finding an Advisor

As part of the application requirements, you are required to secure a faculty advisor to supervise your program. Applying without first having communicated with a potential advisor is not recommended.

Our SEDRD faculty profiles  describe research programs in more detail. Contact the faculty member you are interested in working with to discuss potential research opportunities. We recommend connecting via email. To determine advisor availability applicants can also contact the Rural Studies Program Coordinator . 

Admission Requirements

• Master's graduates in a range of humanities, social-science and applied-science disciplines are eligible for consideration for admission. As examples, master's graduates in geography, sociology, planning, environmental science, rural extension studies and international development may be particularly suitable. Applicants who have not completed courses relevant to rural studies or gained experience in rural communities may be required to do so prior to admission or as part of initial phases of the PhD program. 
• Admission to the doctoral program requires a satisfactory baccalaureate and at least high second-class honours (‘B’ standing) in a recognized master’s program.  
• Secured a faculty advisor

Application Package

• A  completed PhD Rural Studies Admission Questionnaire form  
• Your statement of research interest (separate from the one requested within the on-line application form) should outline: your career goals; the particular area of research you wish to pursue at the University of Guelph (what is it you want to research?); and its relationship to SEDRD faculty expertise.
• Good academic standing alone will not guarantee entry to the Program. One of our faculty members must be interested in, and willing to supervise your research. It is therefore important that you state your research interests and goals clearly and succinctly.
• Please provide a current resume that gives a profile of your background and experience.
• Work experience in a related setting is also considered especially useful in applying theory to practice and to identify research needs and topics.
• Please be aware that any material collected towards a graduate application, (for example transcripts, reference letters, etc.) must be dated within the past year.  Any material dated prior to a year from the application date will not be accepted.
• Your application is not considered complete until all of these documents have been received.

Application Deadlines

March 1st each year (for Fall semester entry)

If you wish to apply after this deadline, please contact the Graduate Coordinator or the Graduate Program Assistant .

More details on the U of G graduate program application process here.

Information for International Students

Securing a study permit:.

• To study in Canada, all students must apply for a Study Permit at the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. A student authorization is commonly called a student visa. For you to be considered for a student visa, the Canadian immigration officer will need to see your letter of acceptance from the University of Guelph, proof of citizenship and proof of funds for one academic year. 
• The University of Guelph and Immigration Canada expect international students to have enough funds for the duration of their study in Canada, and especially during their first year. The issuance of a student visa is strongly based on your ability to finance your education. The student visa is usually issued for the duration of your academic program. 
• Please note that you will not be allowed to register at the University of Guelph if you do not have a valid Study Permit.
• If your first language is not English, and you do not have a degree from an English speaking University, you must provide an official English Testing score from an acceptable source. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Studies website for the required English Language Proficiency acceptable tests and required scores .
• Please use this guide to compare your academic credentials and determine the grade equivalency needed.
• More resources for international applicants are available on the U of G Graduate & Postdoctoral website.

For questions on applying and admissions: 

Lorena Barker, SEDRD [email protected] 519-824-4120, Ext. 56780 

For questions on program options:

Leigh West, Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) [email protected] 519-824-4120 Ext. 52101  

Hear from Rural Studies Graduate Students

The interdisciplinary nature of the program is a fantastic benefit for what I want to do, and to be able to study rural studies and potentially help to develop policy for my own communities is a fantastic opportunity. 

Jeff Reichheld , Graduate Student PhD in Rural Studies Hear more from Jeff

Rural studies is a interdisciplinary program that allows one to study a focused topic that crosses multiple fields. My research pulls from women’s studies, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership, sociology, psychology, and community development.

Casandra Bryant , Graduate Student PhD in Rural Studies Hear more from Casandra

I believe the Ph.D. program in Rural studies is a very unique program internationally. It is an interdisciplinary program and gives the student the chance to learn from various views of literature. The course work prepares students for research and fieldwork.

Rana Telfah , Graduate Student PhD in Rural Studies Hear more from Rana

Choosing SEDRD was a natural extension of my previous training in public policy and community development and places me at the heart of an institution that is recognized as a leader in rural research, providing access to previous research and crucial opportunities to liaise with decision- and policy-makers in Canada and abroad.

Ashleigh Weeden PhD in Rural Studies

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Berger, Guy. "Social structure and rural economic development." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007643.

Oparaki, Uzoma Francis. "Decentralisation and rural development in Nigeria : the case of the Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructures (DFRRI) 1986-1992." Thesis, University of Warwick, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.339829.

Tiwari, Meera. "Rural poverty and the role of nonfarm sector in economic development : the Indian experience." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.340335.

Lithole, Thifhelimbilu Christopher. "Rural energy development in developing countries : South and East Sub-Saharan Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9499.

Madon, Shirin. "The impact of computer-based information systems on rural development : a case study in India." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/7532.

Warner, Michael. "Strategic environmental assessment : a land use evaluation approach for development assistance." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.309536.

Subbakrishna, Nagendra. "Appropriate technology and the rural energy sector in South East Asian developing countries." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/28348.

Jessop, Tansy Stephane. "Towards a grounded theory of teacher development : a study of the narratives of rural primary teachers in Kwazulu-Natal." Thesis, University of Winchester, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.361423.

Bowler, Stephen James. "The basic needs approach to development : a case study of rural water supply in Kenya." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26785.

Sriwannawit, Pranpreya. "Power to the people : Diffusion of renewable electricityin rural areas of developing countries." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.), 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-166602.

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Lehlapa, Kgotsofalang. "Livelihood strategies in rural areas of Makhoaseng village." Thesis, Nelson Mandela University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18156.

Tjale, Malose Moses. "The impact of local economic development projects funded by the Department of Health and Social Development on poverty alleviation in Bakenberg area of Mogalakwena Municipality, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop campus), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/625.

Halloluwa, Halloluwa Kankanamalage Thilina C. "Human money interaction: Designing for personal finances in the developing countries." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2019. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/129131/1/Halloluwa%20Kankanamalage%20Thilina_Halloluwa_Thesis.pdf.

Ndlazi, Tembisa. "Rural development agency support to emerging farmers in the Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/11626.

Thinyane, Mamello P. "A knowledge-oriented, context-sensitive architectural framework for service deployment in marginalized rural communities." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004843.

Chen, Zetao. "Local organizations and efficiency of state extraction in rural China: a case study of a county in Guangdong Province, 1949-1956 /Chen Zetao." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2016. https://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_oa/360.

Osah, Umeoniso Joshua. "A process assessment framework for rural ICT projects in developing countries: an exploration of the Siyakhula Living Lab, South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001623.

Azimoh, Chukwuma Leonard. "Sustainability and development impacts of off-grid electrification in developing countries : An assessment of South Africa's rural electrification program." Doctoral thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Framtidens energi, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-30762.

Kimemia, Peter Njau. "Credit accessibility and rural development in the former Ciskei: an overview of Keiskammahoek." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003100.

Gottberg, Karolina. "Energy, gender and poverty : How can solar power meet women´s electricity needs in poor rural areas in developing countries?" Thesis, Södertörns högskola, Miljövetenskap, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-44046.

Pal, Mariam S. "An analysis of the role of women in economic development /." Thesis, McGill University, 1985. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=66051.

Ong, Corinne. "Energy Paths and Political Commitments: Their Roles in Environmental Inequality." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2014. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500097/.

Mokgokong, Madikana Jackinah. "The effects of gender inequality on rural households livelihoods diversification : a case study of Sebayeng village, Polokwane, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1437.

Pade, Khene Caroline Ileje. "The development and implementation of an evaluation for rural ICT projects in developing countries: an exploration of the Siyakhulu Living Lab, South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002767.

Seti, Simpiwe. "Small-scale fisheries as a vehicle for rural development : a case study of two villages in the former Ciskei, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006016.

Malovha, Shandukani Shedwin. "Contribution of community development projects towards poverty alleviation in Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1420.

Biswas, Margaret Rose. "FAO : its history and its achievements during the first four decades, 1945-1985." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2008. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:0b79db50-0d09-422e-8a11-d0ef8e9d47c3.

Beckman, Malin. "Resilient society, vulnerable people : a study of disaster response and recovery from floods in central Vietnam /." Uppsala : Dept. of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2006. http://epsilon.slu.se/2006115.pdf.

Grieve, Tigist. "Seeing the social : understanding why children are out of school in rural Ethiopia." Thesis, University of Bath, 2016. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.690734.

Tumusiime, James. "Investigating a rural community's use of communication technology : a study of Nakaseke Community Multi-media centre in Uganda /." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2006. http://eprints.ru.ac.za/904/.

Ivins, Tiffany. "Localization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Nepal: Strategies of Himalayan Knowledge-Workers." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2011. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2616.

Hårsmar, Mats. "Heavy clouds but no rain : agricultural growth theories and peasant strategies on the Mossi Plateau, Burkina Faso." Uppsala : Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2004. http://purl.fcla.edu/UF/lib/agraria439.pdf.

Kapgen, Diane. "Impacts of Agroecology-based Development Programs on Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihoods in Eastern Burkina Faso." Doctoral thesis, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2013/ULB-DIPOT:oai:dipot.ulb.ac.be:2013/283200.

Adolfsson, Niklas. "Appropriate technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa : the transition of cultivation techniques /." Uppsala : Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, 2000. http://www.bt.slu.se/lt_old/Meddelande/Me2000-02/Meddel.pdf.

Mainali, Brijesh. "Sustainability of rural energy access in developing countries." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Energi och klimatstudier, ECS, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-140949.

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Cockburn, John. "Child work and poverty in developing countries." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.249798.

Jean, Gaston. "Conditions pour la mise en place durable d’une filière d’assainissement par toilettes sèches à litière bio-maîtrisée dans les zones rurales des pays en développement. Application au contexte haïtien." Thesis, Lyon, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018LYSEI126/document.

Keung, John Kam-Yin. "Public participation in planning in developing countries." Thesis, Cardiff University, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.278529.

Chattopadhyay, Pradip. "Three essays on development economics /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7465.

Clarke, Daniel J. "Insurance design for developing countries." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2011. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:4a1f1a29-e86f-4686-b0a7-e2abec621830.

Wren-Lewis, Liam. "Regulation of utilities in developing countries." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2010. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:a64d775e-29f4-4c75-a6a3-d2c16098f2a1.

Hoshino, Takashi. "Telecommunications development : policy recommendations for developing countries." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39058.

Taji, Mona El. "Rural women, the environment and nonformal education in countries of the South." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=26338.

Robertson, Sean Thomas. "Small-Scale Forest-Based Enterprises: Benefiting Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries." Virginia Tech, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/37062.

Camos-Daurella, Daniel. "Essays on the electricity sector in developing countries." Doctoral thesis, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2013/ULB-DIPOT:oai:dipot.ulb.ac.be:2013/216767.

Vijakkhana, Charumporn Fon Jackson John D. "Differential economic performance in developing countries." Auburn, Ala, 2008. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/EtdRoot/2008/FALL/Economics/Thesis/Phoka_Charumporn_54.pdf.

Najam, Adil. "Developing countries and the politics of sustainable development." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46000.

Frank, Sotonye. "Stabilisation clauses and sustainable development in developing countries." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2014. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14466/.

Mainali, Brijesh. "Renewable Energy Market for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: Country Case Nepal." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Energi och klimatstudier, ECS, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-33201.

Ellis, S. D. "The economics of the provision of rural transport services in developing countries." Thesis, Cranfield University, 1996. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/3297.

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1. The Political Economy of Structural Adjustment. The Case of Cotton, Coffee and Maize Production in Arumeru and Geita District, Tanzania

Author : Jonas Ewald ; Björn Hettne ; Sweden University of Gothenburg ; [] Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP ; SOCIAL SCIENCES ; Structural Adjustment Program ; International Political Economy ; development ; development theory ; inclusive growth ; rural development ; agricultural development ; local level ; globalization ; Tanzania ; Geita ; Arumeru ; Cotton ; coffee ; Maize ; Freds- och utvecklingsstudier ; Peace and Development Studies ;

Abstract : This licensiate thesis is based on a number of fieldworks in Arumeru and Geita district during the years 1992-1996, as well as on national level in Tanzania. The aim was to study how the SAPs have affected local level economies, with a specific focus on cash crop (coffee and cotton) vs food crop production, as well as social service provision on local level with a focus on the quantity and quality of health and education. READ MORE

2. Literacy and development : A study of Yemissrach Dimts literacy campaign in Ethiopia

Author : Margareta Sjöström ; Rolf Sjöström ; Umeå universitet ; [] Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP ; SOCIAL SCIENCES ; Adult ; education ; Development ; Education for women ; Ethiopia ; Evaluation ; Literacy ; Literacy methods ; Motivation ; Rural education ;

Abstract : The problem of illiteracy has been the object of many studies during recent decades. In Ethiopia, a country which reports one of the lowest literacy rates in Africa, the Yemissrach Dimts Literacy Campaign (YDLC) was started in 1962. Its activities were concentrated to rural areas and directed primarily towards adults. READ MORE

3. Multinational Companies and Host Partnership in Rural Development : A Network Perspective on the Lamco Case

Author : Mohammad Latifi ; Mats Åkerblom ; Amjad Hadjikhani ; Mo Yamin ; Uppsala universitet ; [] Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP ; SOCIAL SCIENCES ; Business studies ; Multinational Companies ; Rural Development ; Less Developed Countries ; Network Theory ; Lamco ; Intermediary Organizations ; Private Voluntary Organizations ; Community Development ; Liberia ; Företagsekonomi ; Business studies ; Företagsekonomi ;

Abstract : Multinational companies (MNCs) in less developed countries (LDCs) are regularly contracted to undertake rural development around their sites. Likewise, they regularly fail. READ MORE

4. Development and Resilience : Re-thinking poverty and intervention in biocultural landscapes

Author : L. Jamila Haider ; Maja Schlüter ; Wiebren Boonstra ; M. Jahi Chappell ; Stockholms universitet ; [] Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; biocultural diversity ; coevolution ; development ; interdisciplinary ; Pamir Mountains ; poverty traps ; resilience ; social-ecological systems ; Sustainability Science ; vetenskap om hållbar utveckling ;

Abstract : The practices related to the growing, harvesting, preparation, and celebration of food over millennia have given rise to diverse biocultural landscapes the world over. These landscapes – rich in biological and cultural diversity – are often characterised by persistent poverty, and, as such, are often the target of development interventions. READ MORE

5. The Past of Present Livelihoods : Historical perspectives on modernisation, rural policy regimes and smallholder poverty - a case from Eastern Zambia

Author : Pelle Amberntsson ; Göteborgs universitet ; [] Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP ; SOCIAL SCIENCES ; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP ; SOCIAL SCIENCES ; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP ; SOCIAL SCIENCES ; Rural livelihoods ; Smallholders ; rural policy regime ; development ; modernisation ; Zambia ; Rural livelihoods ; Smallholders ; rural policy regime ; development ; modernisation ; Zambia ;

Abstract : This study is an enquiry into the processes shaping rural livelihoods in peripheral areas. The study is situated in the field of livelihood research and departs in the persistent crisis within African smallholder agriculture and in rural policy debates during the postindependence era. READ MORE

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Overview of Some Project, Thesis Topics for Rural Development Research

This is an overview of some selected rural development research topics (thesis, projects, dissertations) that could be useful for any graduate student or researcher.

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We have a collection of diverse topics for rural development research including thesis, projects, papers etc.

Below are a list of a few research topics on rural development, with a lot of focus on African countries and communities

(1) The Effect of Community Banks in Rural Development (A Case Study of Uni Community Bank) : This project work is a study of the impart of Community Banks in Rural Development: case study Uli Community Bank Ltd, Uli. In carrying out the research, questionnaires were used,  which the researcher made available to the manager, staff and customers of Uli Community Bank. Information for this research was collected from primary, secondary and oral interviews. The data were analyzed using tables and evaluation of data using percentages.

(2) Assessment of the Effects of Selected Rural Development Interventions on Rural Women in Imo State, Nigeria : The study assessed the effects of selected rural development interventions on rural women in Imo State of Nigeria. The study determined the level of awareness and participation of rural women in the development projects, assessed the extent of intervention by development agencies, analyzed the effects of the selected intervention programmes on rural women’s socio economic conditions and also examined the constraints militating against rural women from benefiting in the interventions.

(3) Development Of The Rural Areas In Zimbabwe : The need for development has been the main contemporary discourse dominating the history of Zimbabwe. A radical introspection into the process of growth points and rural development is urgently required to allow Zimbabwe to define its future in terms of urbanisation and development.

(4) The Impact of Rural Bank Credit Facilities on Rural Development in Ghana : A Case Study of Amuga Rural Bank Limited: The importance of the rural banking in the economic development of a country cannot be overlooked. Hence, banks and other financial institutions are considered to be a vital role for the development of the rural economy in Ghana.

(5) An Evaluation of The Strategies of Rural Development Programme in Plateau State- 1990-2000 : In recent times much has been said as regards the neglect of the rural area in Nigeria in terms of the development and transformation facilities and services such as electricity. Pipe born water, good roads, hospital etc. as well as the provision of banking facilities, to help improve the standard of life and opportunities open to the rural dwellers.

(6) Evaluation Of The Impact Of Rural Development Policy Of Ekiti State (2010 – 2014) : The role of rural infrastructural developmental policy in improving the weUare of rural inhabitant cannot be overemphasized. Rural areas provide the general populace with food and also agricultural activities are carried out there, which is one of the main sources of expon for the economy.

(7) The Contribution Of The Department For International Development (Dfid) To Rural Development In Ghana : Development aid continues to play an important role in the economies of developing countries. It is an important capital injection for most African states, including Ghana. This study assesses the contribution of the Department for International Development (DFID) to rural development in Ghana.

(8) A Critical Review of the Role of Community Banking in Rural Development : This research work scrutinized the roles of community banks in rural development as it is very essential to compete with other parts of the world particularly those from industrial countries who are already in the rural development and have easy access to various type of community bank in rural development.

(9) The Contributions of Agriculture to Rural Development (A Case Study in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State) : For the purpose of this research work, an opinion survey was made using oral interview and author  – constructed questionnaire to examine the contributions of agriculture to rural development using Udi Local Government Area of Enugu as a case study. The researchers relied on data collected from seventy-five (75) respondents who were agricultural concerned persons.

(10) Local Government and Rural Development in Anambra State, 2006-2014 : The study was carried out to investigate local government and rural development in Anambra State: 2006-2014. The study was necessitated due by worrisome trend in poor rural development as a result of lack of adequate commitment from the local government in effective development of grassroots.

(11) The Impact of Rural Banking on Economic Development: A Case Study of the Unity Rural Bank Ltd of Ghana : This paper is an investigation into the impact of rural banking on economic development. The study involves a survey of management and employees of Unity Rural Bank Limited and the inhabitants of “Ziope”; a rural area in the Volta Region of Ghana. Interviews and questionnaires were the main research techniques adopted for the data collected for this study.

(12) Impact of Community Banks on Rural Development (A Case Study of Umueze Community Bank, Enugu) : The establishment of community banks by the Federal Government with particular reference to Umueze Community Bank Enugu was necessitated by the desire of Government to improve the standard  of living of the urural dwellers and to encourage rapid development of the communities. It is in realization of this objectives that this study is being carried out to ascertain the impact of these community banks on rural development.

(13)  Impact of Environmental Planning on Rural Development : The study examine impact of environmental planning on rural development, This study was undertaken majorly to evaluate the impact of environmental planning on rural development and to determine if environmental planning help in the development of rural communities.

(14) Women and Community Development In Rural Africa: Deconstructing Dominant Narratives : Although women’s critical roles in rural community development in Africa is undisputed, its recent discursive appeal in development policy raises questions regarding the ways in which the women living in rural contexts have been mis/understood, mis/appropriated and marginalized.

(15) The Impact of Commercial Banks in Rural Development (A Case Study of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc) : Development  as it effects the rural people differs in many respects from those of the urban poor and poverty alleviation programm targeted at the rural poor must take into account those difference if the failure is to be substantially reduced. Poverty and some economic deprivations characterize rural life. The people are peasant farmers who produce a high percentage of the nations crops and yet there is an significant  development of these rural areas.

(16) Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Nigeria (A case study of Ogbadibo LGA in Benue state) : This research examines local government administration and rural or community development in Nigeria with emphasis on the institutions, agencies, policies and strategies employed to bring about the much needed rural development in the country.

(17) Local Government System in Nigeria as an Instrument for Rural Development : The topic local government system as an instrument for rural development is to assess the preference of Nigeria local government systems in the area of rural development. To explain why local governments have been ineffective. To recommend a fundamental solution towards making local government rural development oriented.

(18) Rural Farming and Development in Bukwa District Eastern Uganda : The study investigated, “rural farming and development in Bukwa district, Eastern Uganda. The main reason of study was to establish the effect of rural farming on development and how It can be transformed to Improve the wellbeing of the population. The study mainly targeted the farmers.

(19) The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Rural Development: The Case of Christian Rural Network : This study examines some of the roles non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play in promoting rural development in Ghana using Christian Rural Aid Network (CRAN); an NGO in Cape Coast as a case for study. The study identified some of the programmes and activities of CRAN in two of the communities it operates in, namely Duakor and Abakam, all suburbs of Cape Coast.

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It is my great opportunity to lead this Department as a Head. My attempt is to enhance academic programs run by CDRD from the point of view of development studies as RD is a sub-field of development studies and one of the multidisciplinary subjects within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. We welcome students from various disciplines, for example, Anthropology, Demography, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Political science, Public Health, Rural Development and Sociology to pursue MA in RD which requires a blending of knowledge and perspectives from these multidisciplinary areas. Let me allow saying something about Nepal why CDRD programs are urgent as it is an inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary enquiry into change and social and economic transformation in rural development

Nepal is a small landlocked Himalayan country situated between two major Asiatic civilizations: India to the south and Tibet, an autonomous part of China, to the north. For political and administrative reasons, Nepal is structured along hierarchical lines. There are three different levels (listed from the lowest to highest): Local Units (753), Districts (77), and Provinces (7). Around 61 percent of total local units is rural whereas about 63 percent of total population are residing in urban territories.

Established in 2001 with the dawn of the 21st century, Central Department of Rural Development (CDRD), one of Central Departments under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, has been offering Master of Arts (MA) program in Rural Development for about one and a half decade. It has also been facilitating a PhD program in Rural Development (the program that the Dean Office of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences started few years after CDRD came into existence) for about a decade by assessing and influencing a doctoral research conducted by students enrolled in that program through critical comments and suggestions.

Despite rapid urbanization, Nepal is still predominantly rural. Rural Municipalities (460) account for about 61 percent of total local levels (753) while urban local levels (293)-Metropolitan City (6), Sub-Metropolitan City (11) and Municipalities (276)- make up about 39 percent. Its overall development essentially involves rural development. Setting in motion the process of development in Nepali context is, for the most part, setting in motion the process of rural development. Ensuring that setting in motion the process of rural development contributes to overall development of the country requires that it be as scientific as possible. Likewise, for the process of rural development to be as scientific as possible, it must be informed by the theoretical insights derived from different academic disciplines. It is this assumption that forms the rationale behind the multidisciplinary character of MA program in Rural Development.

The primary object of the Central Department of Rural Development (CDRD) is to acquaint the students with a thorough multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of multi-dimensional aspects of a predominantly rural country like Nepal and rural development process typical of Nepal.

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A Hand-Picked List Of PhD Thesis Topics On Rural Development

A PhD thesis topic on a rural development project is one of the more adventurous subject areas to work on. You’ll see that when you are doing such a project with a high level of proficiency then you’ll have no shortage of motivation. One of the things you’ll need to be aware of is that selecting an appropriate title is important. Here is a list of possible PhD thesis topics on rural development for you to get going with in the next 5 minutes:

• What have been the biggest studies to have been completed on the topic of rural development?
• What are the top authorities related to rural development?
• In your opinion who do you feel are the top 3 authors to write rural development books?
• What can be done to ensure that rural development does not become an issue in your local area?
• What are the key advantages of the internet with references to rural environment?
• Why are there so many issues with rural development in the world today?
• How can we do more to reduce the number of rural development issues in neighboring parts of the world?
• Explain what the importance of rural development is?
• What are the various issues related to rural development in the modern world?
• Who should be responsible in terms of politics for getting the rural development sorted out?
• How can rural development add to the beauty of the local area?
• How does energy dependency change the way that rural developments needs to work?
• How can a person do more to ensure that rural development is at the forefront of the community?
• How can rural development improve the quality of the air in the local area?
• Do you feel that good quality rural development will improve the world for our children?

All of the potential title above are great choices regardless of what your key weaknesses are. If you have never tackled any of these topics before then simply select one and get going. You’ll understand that it can be highly enjoyable to get started on a piece of work if you just do it ahead of time. Also keep in mind you do not need to select a title until you have completed the research phase. Perhaps after doing a bit of research you’ll understand bit better what title you would be interested in doing.

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