Agriculture and Economic Development in Africa: An Empirical Investigation with Policy Implications

Karamo N. M. Sonko () and Mariama Sonko
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Karamo N. M. Sonko: Heeno International
Mariama Sonko: Heeno International

Chapter Chapter 3 in 21st Century African Development Strategies, 2025, pp 71-94 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the relation between agriculture and economic development in Africa. The data covers 32 African countries, spanning over a period of 64 years, from 1960 to 2023. The policy implications of the findings and the need for revitalizing Africa’s agriculture are addressed.

Keywords: Agriculture; Africa; Economic development; Food security; Exports; Sustainability; Natural resources; Labour; Economic development; Social welfare; Political stability; Employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-93079-9_3

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