Introduction to the Special Feature: Evaluating the Impact of Agricultural Projects in Developing Countries
介绍了一个关于评估发展中国家农业项目影响的特辑,讨论了评估方法问题和现有文献,并总结了特辑中文章对文献的贡献及未来方向。
This article provides an introduction to the special feature on impact evaluation of agricultural projects in developing countries. The special feature is motivated by an increased interest in impact evaluation both within the economics profession and the development community. The article highlights methodological issues in conducting such evaluations and discusses the current literature that empirically assesses the effectiveness of agricultural projects. A synthesis of the articles presented in the special feature and their contribution to the literature are noted as well as conclusions on the next steps in evaluating agricultural projects in developing countries.