13. The core theme of the Session was: "THE FAMILY AS THE BASIC SOCIOECONOMIC UNIT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT - FUTURE FOCUS".
14. The theme was developed through four topic areas:
1) The Family in Sustainable Development
- one presentation, plenary discussion and workshop exercise;
2) Nutrition as a Factor in Family Well Being
- two presentations and plenary discussion;
3) Women and Youth in Rural Development
- two presentations and plenary discussion;
4) Research on Rural Women and Youth
- two presentations and plenary discussion.
