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Rural economic diversification in sub-Saharan Africa

David Booth investigates the scope for reforming African agricultural policy choices. While recognising the difficulties that many countries face in developing the agricultural policies they need to transform their economies, he encourages policymakers to abandon 'pessimistic' political-economy diagnostics. Instead he provides evidence that social and economic reforms can be achieved 'against the odds' when local actors are empowered to pursue a politically smart, entrepreneurial approach.

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Author: Felicity J Proctor
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Organization: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
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Year: 2014
ISBN: 978-1-78431-084-4
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Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Policy brief/paper
Content language: English
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