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Food security and agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa

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Publication date
14/06/2006
Number of Pages
122
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Studies
Focus Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Focus Topic:
Nutrition / Food Systems
Agricultural Value Chains / Agri-Businesses
Type of Risk:
Managerial & operational
Commodity:
Crops
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Livestock
Author
Weldeghaber Kidane, Materne Maetz, and Philippe Dardel
Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

This study aimed at drawing attention to empirical and conceptual evidence to demonstrate and make the case for increased and sustained investment in agriculture by both public and private sector agents. The results of the study, which were discussed with senior policy-makers from SSA countries, suggest that there is room for hope, but that issues of widespread conflict, low public and private sector investment, and inappropriate macroeconomic and sectoral policies will need detailed attention. They will help to guide FAO’s policy assistance and programmes in the region.