Productivity

Improved performance of agriculture in Africa South of the Sahara
Authors
Alejandro Nin-Pratt, Michael Johnson, Bingxin Yu
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publication date
yuan 3 Dec, 2012 14:29
Location
https://www.ifpri.org/publication/improved-performance-agriculture-africa-south-sahara-taking-or-bouncing-back-taking-or-bouncing-back-taking-or-bouncing-back-taking-or-bouncing-back

The improved performance of the agricultural sector in Africa south of the Sahara during the most recent decade (2000–2010) has raised questions about the drivers behind the growth. Skeptics argue that rising commodity prices, as world markets experience a commodity boom, are the main cause of the agricultural growth. Others point to improvements in the policy environment and increased investments in agriculture at a time when African governments and donors have been rallying to increase their support to agriculture.

Trends and Outlook Report on Key Indicators in Kenya

Authors
Guthiga, P., Massawe, S., and M. Ogada.
Publisher
Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS)
Publication date
Location
http://www.resakss.org/index.php?pdf=50981
Source / Citation
Guthiga, P., Massawe, S., and M. Ogada.Trends and Outlook Report on Key Indicators in Kenya. ReSAKSS-ECA Trends and Outlook Report. September 2011.
Country

The Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) is an Africa-wide network of regional nodes supporting the Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Africa-based centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), to facilitate the implement