Modelling the Economy-Wide Impact of Technological Innovation and Mapping Agricultural Potential: The case of Malawi

Naomi Mathenge, Fousseini Traore and Ismael Fofana

No 298013, Discussion Papers from University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF)

Abstract: This discussion paper analyzes the economy-wide impact of a series of agricultural innovations in Malawi. Using an agricultural focused computable general equilibrium model disaggregated to reflect Malawi agro-ecological zones, we simulate three scenarios: one involving smallholders catching up to the production frontier, and two scenarios of agronomic innovations consisting in changes in level and application rate of nitrogen. Our results show a positive impact on the economy following an increase in maize yield and production efficiency under the different scenarios.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 41
Date: 2019-12-04
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.298013

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