Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

1. 1 Background of the Problem

1. 2 Statement of the Problem

1. 3 Objectives

1. 4 Significance of the Study

1. 5 The Study Area

1. 6 Data and Methodology

2. THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK/THEORETICAL ORIENTATION

2.1 The Conceptual Framework/Theoretical Orientation

2. 2 Literature Review

2. 3 Hypotheses

3. THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF THE HINTERLANDS AND THE TOWNS

3.1 The Nature and Character of the Hinterlands

3. 2 The Role and Functions of the Towns

4. PATTERNS OF RURAL-URBAN LINKAGES

4.1 Inputs, Agricultural Services and Extension Service Usage

4.2 Outputs and Marketing Channels

4.3 Livestock and Livestock Products Sale and Marketing Channel

4.4 Purchase of Consumption Goods by Rural Households

4.5 Non-Farm Activities

4.6 Financial Linkage

4.7 Services and Visits to Towns

4.8 Consumption Linkages of Urban Households

4.9 Migration Status of Urban Households

4.10 Truncated Rural-Urban Linkages: A Generalization of Patterns

5. SUMMARY AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

5.1 Summary

5.2 Implications for Policy