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Title:The Egyptian Experience of Agrarian Reform
Author:Afifi, H.
Year:1972
Periodical:East African Journal of Rural Development
Volume:5
Issue:1-2
Pages:193-200
Language:English
Geographic term:Egypt
Subjects:land reform
Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment
Development and Technology
Politics and Government
Abstract:The objectives of the law of agrarian reform of 1952 were: 1) the breaking up of the political and economic power of the rich landlords, 2) improving the living conditions of farm people, 3) transferring capital from agriculture to industry, 4) improving the agricultural productivity. To achieve these objects the following measures were undertaken: land limitation and distribution - regulation of tenancy relations - fixing of minimum wages of agricultural workers - formation of supervised cooperatives. At the end an outline is given to what extent the objectives have been achieved. Ref., tables.
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