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Agriculture for Economic Development in Africa Evidence from Ethiopia

Rohne Till, Emelie LU (2022)
Abstract
The twenty-frst century has seen the concurrent rise of optimism about economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa and the return of the agricultural sector to the top of the development agenda. Ethiopia—with its rapid economic growth for two decades, achieved during a policy focus on the agricultural sector—is at the forefront of both these developments. This chapter introduces the book’s main theme of the role
of agriculture in economic development, which is addressed based on a case study of Ethiopia.
Abstract (Swedish)
This book explores the role of agriculture in long-term economic growth. With a particular focus on Ethiopia, the role of the state in igniting agricultural growth and in sustaining economic growth is highlighted as essential for low-income countries. Taking ideas from both economic history and development economics, the ability of Ethiopia and the rest of Africa to sustain recent rapid growth into something that can tackle the development agenda is discussed, alongside policy suggestions. This book overall presents an optimistic account of Africa and its economic prospects. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in economic development and agricultural economics. This is an open access book.
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keywords
Agricultural transformation, Economic growth, Green revolution, ole of agriculture in economic development, Sustainable growth, Development in Sub-Saharan Africa, Economic development, Agricultural-led growth, Sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopia
pages
98 pages
publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN
9783031079016
9783031079016
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-07901-6
language
English
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yes
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1e82abfa-e25d-4905-ac69-9216e2b9505c
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2022-09-02 14:47:49
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