Valuation of public goods and ecosystem services provided by agriculture

Abstract

Abstract. The public good ecosystem services, particularly ecosystem services provided by agriculture, are defined as goods and services often delivered as side-effects of farmers' production contribute to human well-being. The aim of the study is twofold: 1) to ascertain the concepts and options for ecosystem services, particularly, agro-ecosystem services, valuation; and 2) to assess the supporting activities, based on implementation effectiveness analysis of Rural Development Program's (