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The Role of Agriculture in African Development
The Role of Agriculture in African DevelopmentXINSHEN DIAOI nternational Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, DC, USAPETER HAZELLU niversity of London, UKandJAMES THURLOW*International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, DC, USAS ummary. Widespread rural poverty in Africa and the success of Asia s Green Revolution suggest that Agriculture is a key sector forAfrican Development . However, in response to recent skepticism, this paper examines whether the conventional wisdom about agricul -ture s contribution to the Development process can still be applied to Africa today. We first outline the debate between the proponents ofagriculture and its skeptics before presenting a series of case studies reflecting the heterogeneity of initial conditions facing low-incomeAfrican countries.
flicting opinions over what should be the focus of an agricul-tural development strategy for low-income Africa (Dorward, Kydd, Morrison, & Urey, 2004). Some argue that the best opportunities for African farmers lie in high-value commodi-ties and, given weak domestic demand in Africa, that produc-tion should focus on export markets.
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