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Routledge Food Security for Rural Africa - Economics Book

Name: Routledge Food Security for Rural Africa - Economics Book
Brand: Routledge
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Economic Policy & Development

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Explore the complex realities of agricultural development in Africa with Food Security for Rural Africa: Feeding the Farmers First. This Routledge Contemporary Africa publication examines why fifty years of projects aimed at the rural poor have seen very little impact. Despite numerous initiatives, up to half of the children in these countries still face stunting and malnutrition, while soil degradation and low crop yields remain widespread problems. This book analyzes common approaches used in development projects, such as linking villagers into cooperatives for commercial output or targeting entrepreneurial individuals to grow for the market. By looking at why these models often fail after several years, the text provides a deep look into the challenges of economic policy and development in the region. It is an essential resource for those studying economic policy, rural development, and the systemic issues affecting food security and agricultural sustainability in rural African communities.

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Examines the history of development projects aimed at the rural poor in Africa over the last fifty years.

Analyzes the persistent issues of stunting and malnutrition affecting up to half of the children in these regions.

Addresses widespread agricultural challenges including soil degradation and poor crop yields.

Evaluates the effectiveness of commercial models like village cooperatives and entrepreneurial targeting.

Provides insight into why many agricultural projects fail to sustain themselves after several years of operation.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0815354061
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics > Economic Policy & Development
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 August 2018
Listed Since: 07 March 2018

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