International Journal on Minority and Group Rights. Том 10. 2003. С. 203-220
The article focuses on the entrepreneurship' development in rural areas on example of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The author highlights the main directions in which rural entrepreneurship can help solve the socio-economic development of the country. The first steps should aim at the reduction of poverty, food security and increasing the value of the farming profession. The author also provides an analysis of the state developmental programs of rural entrepreneurship programs.