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Author : Xiaoyun Li
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849713887
First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Alan de Brauw,Erwin Bulte
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030886936
This book provides a thorough introduction to and examination of agricultural value chains in Sub-Saharan Africa. First, the authors introduce the economic theory of agri-food value chains and value chain governance, focusing on domestic and regional trade in (and consumption of) food crops in a low-income country context. In addition to mainstream and heterodox thinking about value chain development, the book pays attention to political economy considerations. The book also reviews the empirical evidence on value chain development and performance in Africa. It adopts multiple lenses to examine agricultural value chains, zooming out from the micro level (e.g., relational contracting in a context of market imperfections) to the meso level (e.g., distributional implications of various value chain interventions, inclusion of specific social groups) and the macro level (underlying income, population and urbanization trends, volumes and prices, etc.).Furthermore, this book places value chain development in the context of a process the authors refer to as structural transformation 2.0, which refers to a process where production factors (labor, land and capital) move from low-productivity agriculture to high-productivity agriculture. Finally, throughout the book the authors interpret the evidence in light of three important debates: (i) how competitive are rural factor and product markets, and what does this imply for distribution and innovation? (ii) what role do foreign investment and factor proportions play in the development of agri-food value chains in Africa? (iii) what complementary government policies can help facilitate a process of agricultural value chain transformation, towards high-productive activities and enhancing the capacity of value chains to generate employment opportunities and food security for a growing population.
Author : Diao, Xinshen, ed.,Takeshima, Hiroyuki. ed.,Zhang, Xiaobo, ed.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896293809
Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the continent’s evolving farming systems. Can Asia, with its recent success in adopting mechanization, offer a model for Africa? An Evolving Paradigm of Agricultural Mechanization Development analyzes the experiences of eight Asian and five African countries. The authors explore crucial government roles in boosting and supporting mechanization, from import policies to promotion policies to public good policies. Potential approaches presented to facilitating mechanization in Africa include prioritizing market-led hiring services, eliminating distortions, and developing appropriate technologies for the African context. The role of agricultural mechanization within overall agricultural and rural transformation strategies in Africa is also discussed. The book’s recommendations and insights should be useful to national policymakers and the development community, who can adapt this knowledge to local contexts and use it as a foundation for further research.
Author : Renu Modi,Fantu Cheru
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781780323749
The subject of food security and land issues in Africa has become one of increased importance and contention over recent years. In particular, the focus has shifted to the role new global South donors - especially India, China and Brazil - are playing in shaping African agriculture through their increased involvement and investment in the continent. Approaching the topic through the framework of South-South co-operation, this highly original volume presents a critical analysis of the ways in which Chinese, Indian and Brazilian engagements in African agriculture are structured and implemented. Do these investments have the potential to create new opportunities to improve local living standards, transfer new technology and knowhow to African producers, and reverse the persistent productivity decline in African agriculture? Or will they simply aggravate the problem of food insecurity by accelerating the process of land alienation and displacement of local people from their land? Topical and comprehensive, Agricultural Development and Food Security in Africa offers fresh insight into a set of relationships that will shape both Africa and the world over the coming decades.
Author : Mark W. Rosegrant,Sarah A. Cline,Weibo Li,Timothy B. Sulser,Rowena Valmonte-Santos
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896296558
References p. 52-59.
Author : Christopher L. Delgado
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896296107
Similarities and dominant paradigms; Chronology and elements of the dominant paradigms of agricultural development; Insights for paradigms of African Agricultural Development.
Author : Johann Kirsten
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780896297814
"Millions of Africans spend their entire lives poor, hungry, and malnourished, and most depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, either directly or indirectly. Despite its potential to drive economic growth and poverty reduction, however, African agricultural development has remained disappointing-whether because of underinvestment or poor returns to investments. This book, Institutional Economics Perspectives on African Agricultural Development, is inspired by the conviction that effective African agricultural development requires building better institutions. It provides an accessible synthesis of new institutional economics theory and research into understanding and improving African agriculture, particularly smallholder agriculture. Interspersing theory with case studies from a wide range of countries, the book addresses such policy issues as how markets for different commodities and services function in different political, cultural, and economic contexts. It not only makes an important contribution to the existing literature, but also provides development practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students working-or intending to work-in these fields with essential knowledge and tools for addressing these challenges. OVERVIEW: Theoretical and Conceptual Framework; Exchange in Goods and Services; Natural Resources Management; and An Institutional Perspective on the State: Its Role and Challenges."
Author : Takashi Yamano,Keijiro Otsuka,Frank Place
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789400712010
Emerging Development of Agriculture in East Africa offers case studies that find promise in many new innovations. Farmers in Uganda have quickly learned the management of NERICA rice (a new upland rice variety), which is being disseminated in a limited way in the region. Also in Uganda, farmers living in more remote areas have improved access to markets due to the expansion of mobile phones. In Kenya, improved milk marketing systems have increased efficiency and led to tangible increases in the adoption of dairy production technologies. And the adoption of intensive dairy production systems in Kenya and Uganda are providing significant amounts of manure and positively impacting yields of maize and banana.
Author : New Partnership for Africa's Development
Publisher : Nepad
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123600269
Author : Li Xiaoyun,Qi Gubo,Tang Lixia,Zhao Lixia,Jin Leshan,Guo Zhanfeng,Wu Jin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136472145
Many African countries are increasingly interested in learning from China's experiences in achieving effective agricultural development. The Chinese government and academic community are also keen to share experiences and lessons with Africa. China made agriculture one of its development assistance priorities at the Third FOCAC Summit in Beijing in 2006. This systematic comparative study of agricultural development in China and Africa provides a unique basis for African countries and international organizations seeking to understand agricultural development in China, and for China to understand agricultural development on the African continent. The book highlights experiences and lessons from China and, in particular, analyzes why Africa has not yet been able to emulate China's agricultural development trajectory. It compares the similarities and discrepancies in conditions, processes, and outcomes between China and Africa from the perspectives of investment, science and technology, policies and international development aid. Based on this it explores which experiences and lessons from China's agriculture development can be shared with African countries in order to contribute to the sustainable improvement and transformation of African agriculture. It does not claim that China has all of the answers, but while recognizing the diversity within both China and Africa, concludes that much can be gained from such a comparison.
Author : Robert H. Bates,Michael F. Lofchie
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCAL:B4381334
Essays on agricultural development and agricultural policy in Africa - discusses historical trends in agricultural product trade, agricultural price, agricultural marketing, cash crop and food production, strategies for small farm development, agricultural taxes, impact of colonialism and interest groups, land tenure, rural development, social stratification, etc.; includes case studies of Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. Bibliography, graphs, maps, references and statistical tables.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081600186
Author : Abebe Shimeles,Audrey Verdier-Chouchane,Amadou Boly
Publisher : Springer
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319762227
What are the challenges and action points for agricultural sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa? This open access collection of papers offers technical analyses, policy recommendations and an overview of success stories to date. Each carefully selected paper provides valuable insights for improved policy making and defines relevant strategic priorities on Africa’s sustainable transformation process, which is in line with the international development agenda. Although agriculture remains the main source of income for Africa’s population, the sector is rain-fed subjecting it to the vagaries of weather and climate change. This volume demonstrates the rationale of developing a competitive, inclusive and sustainable agribusiness sector for Africa’s food security and structural transformation. From the impact of Bioenergy crop adoption and Drought Index Insurance to Agro-Industrialization, this volume is important reading for individual researchers, academic associations and professional bodies interested in African agricultural development.
Author : Chris Reij,Ann Waters-Bayer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134204984
One of Africa's major untapped resources is the creativity of its farmers. This book presents a series of clear and detailed studies that demonstrate how small-scale farmers, both men and women, experiment and innovate in order to improve their livelihoods, despite the adverse conditions and lack of appropriate external support with which they have to contend. The studies are based on fieldwork in a wide variety of farming systems throughout Africa, and have been written primarily by African researchers and extension specialists. Numerous lively examples show how a participatory approach to agricultural research and development that builds on local knowledge and innovation can stimulate the creativity of all involved - not only the farmers. This approach, which recognizes the farmers' capacity to innovate as the crucial component of success, provides a much-needed alternative to the conventional 'transfer of technology' paradigm. This book is a rich source of case studies and analyses of how agricultural research and development policy can be changed. It presents evidence of the resilience and resolution of rural communities in Africa and will be an inspiration for development workers, researchers and policy-makers, as well as for students and teachers of agriculture, environment and sustainable development.
Author : M. Taeb,A. H. Zakri
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781557534828
Covering more than the conventional 'food-only' role of agriculture, the international contributors to this volume detail how the solution to agricultural problems can lead to general socioeconomic and political development in impoverished countries.
