Investment Mechanisms in Agricultural Infrastructure in Japan, China and the Philippines

摘要

This paper examines the investment mechanisms in agricultural infrastructure in Japan, China and the Philippines where the provision of agricultural infrastructure is deemed important for the agricultural sector. In China many institutions are involved in agricultural investments and the farmer household and the collective are the main investors. Credit is the most important source of funds for investment in China. In Japan and the Philippines, investments in agricultural infrastructure are primarily undertaken by the government using government funds. The investment policies of the three countries are likewise analyzed and the options for investment in agricultural infrastructure are presented.