Projektnummer

0059070

Zusammenfassung

Institutional change in the post-socialist Central Asian societies has been characterised by incomplete and non-linear reforms, the dominance of informal over formal institutions, and the absence of a predictable economic and policy environment. These issues are clearly visible in agriculture, a sector that is of crucial importance for food security, rural livelihoods, and the generation of national export revenues. While many observers consider these outcomes as disappointing, from a scientific viewpoint they are also fascinating. The extent of land reform, the degree of state control...