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Managing Agricultural Commercialization for Inclusive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

AGRODEP Author
Kirsten, Johann
Authors
Johann Kirsten, Mariam Mapila, Julius Okello, Sourovi De
Publisher
Global Development Network
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http://digital.agripolicyoutreach.org/54551/Managing-agricultural-commercialization-for-inclusive-growth-in-Sub-Saharan-Africa/Research-Paper
Source / Citation
Kirsten, J., M. Mapila, J. Okello, and S. De, "Managing Agricultural Commercialization for Inclusive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa", GDN Policy Research Paper 1, June 2012.
The commercialization of smallholder agriculture has been considered a key strategy for sustainably reducing poverty and for achieving equitable growth in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The level of success of the strategy in different countries in the region has however been varied with some countries exhibiting far greater success than others.

Spatial Analysis of Livestock Production Patterns in Ethiopia

Authors
Helina Tilahun, Emily Schmidt
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publication date
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https://www.ifpri.org/publication/spatial-analysis-livestock-production-patterns-ethiopia
Country
Ethiopia

The livestock sector is a large contributor to the Ethiopian economy as well as a mainstay in the livelihoods of many Ethiopians. It comprised 11 percent of national GDP and 24 percent of agricultural GDP between the years of 1995/96 and 2005/06 (NBE 2005/06). Livestock production and markets vary substantially across space in Ethiopia due to a variety of reasons including topographical variations, market access, water availability, and population characteristics.

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