The Many Paths of Cotton Sector Reform in Eastern and Southern Africa: Lessons from a Decade of Experience

David Tschirley (), Colin Poulton and Duncan H. Boughton ()
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David Tschirley: Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University

No 80, International Development Policy Syntheses from Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University

Abstract: While African cotton sectors face common technical challenges, the structure of the market for seed cotton strongly influences which of these challenges are most difficult to meet and which types of institutions need to emerge if the system is to be sustainable. Institutional innovation is the key to improving performance in cash crop sectors; large injections of public capital are not needed. Direct state management of funds from industry levies is problematical. Vesting regulatory and coordination functions within multi-stakeholder bodies – where government is one actor among many -- may be the most promising approach for many sectors. Regular “deliberative fora” are invaluable for building trust between stakeholders and seeking innovative solutions to tackling sector-wide problems.

Keywords: food security; food policy; cotton sector reform (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2006
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