Diverse Approaches to Rural Development in Malaysia: The FELDA and Darul Arqam Land Settlement Regimes

In the analysis of Third World economic and rural development, Malaysia represents an intriguing and somewhat special case. Many applaud the impressive growth registered since independence and particularly in recent years; as Vokes testifies, Malaysia is "one of the most successful cases of eco...

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Published in:Humanomics 2000-01, Vol.16 (1), p.51-73
Main Author: Fauzi Abdul Hamid, Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In the analysis of Third World economic and rural development, Malaysia represents an intriguing and somewhat special case. Many applaud the impressive growth registered since independence and particularly in recent years; as Vokes testifies, Malaysia is "one of the most successful cases of economic development in the Third World." It has managed a structural transformation of its economic base from one relying on primary commodities to one in which manufacturers now play a central role; not denying the intermittent problem of fluctuating growth and uneven development.
ISSN:0828-8666
1758-7174
DOI:10.1108/eb018849