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WAYS IN WHICH AFRICA CAN BENEFIT FROM A STRONG AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

WAYS IN WHICH AFRICA CAN BENEFIT FROM A STRONG AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

AGRICULTURE NEWS – Economists have long recognized the value of investing in agriculture, recognizing that the industry has the potential to drive growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation.

Furthermore, country-specific studies, such as those conducted in Ethiopia and Ghana, have demonstrated how the provision of public goods and services in agriculture has a significant impact on agricultural productivity and rural wellbeing.

Two critical reasons justify public investment in agriculture.

To begin, evidence indicates that this is a very successful method of poverty reduction. Second, it is critical for overcoming market failures, such as a lack of infrastructure and research and development, which significantly constrain the sector’s growth.


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