Drought and Economic Development in Sub-saharan Africa
Author | : Michael H. Glantz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Michael H. Glantz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Charlotte Benson |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780821341803 |
Little effort has been made to research the nonagricultural or economywide macroneconomic impact of droughts in Sub-Saharan Africa. In an effort to fill the gap, this paper reports the findings of an exploratory study of the subject. It provides insights into the impact of drought in Sub-Saharan Africa in the past and suggests policy options for dealing with future droughts.
Author | : Charlotte Benson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Africa, Sub-Saharan |
ISBN | : 9780850032123 |
Author | : Raffaello Cervigni |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2016-05-10 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 146480818X |
Drylands are at the core of Africa’s development challenge. Drylands make up about 43 percent of the region’s land surface, account for about 75 percent of the area used for agriculture, and are home to about 50 percent of the population, including a disproportionate share of the poor. Due to complex interactions among many factors, vulnerability in drylands is high and rising, jeopardizing the long-term livelihood prospects for hundreds of millions of people. Climate change, which is expected to increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, will exacerbate this challenge. African governments and their partners in the international development community stand ready to tackle the challenges confronting drylands, but important questions remain unanswered about how the task should be undertaken. Do dryland environments contain enough resources to generate the food, jobs, and income needed to support sustainable livelihoods for a fast growing population? If not, can injections of external resources make up the deficit? Or is the carrying capacity of drylands so limited that outmigration should be encouraged? Based on analysis of current and projected future drivers of vulnerability and resilience, the report uses an original modeling framework to identify promising interventions, quantify their likely costs and benefits, and describe the policy trade-offs that will need to be addressed. By 2030, economic growth leading to structural change will allow some of the people living in drylands to transition to non-agriculture based livelihood strategies, reducing their vulnerability. Many others will continue to rely on livestock keeping and crop farming. For the latter group, a number of “best bet†? interventions have the potential to make a significant difference in reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience. This report evaluates the opportunities and challenges associated with these interventions, and it draws a number of conclusions that have important implications for policy making.
Author | : Paulos Chanie |
Publisher | : African Books Collective |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2014-04-02 |
Genre | : Water resources development |
ISBN | : 999445577X |
Like in many parts of the world, water resources in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been pivotal for human survival, economic growth, social development, and practicing certain religion and cultural ethos. However, in spite of the intrinsic values of water, its use and management in sub-Saharan Africa has not been without limitations. The demand for water resources is increasing mainly due to rapid population growth, industrialization and urbanization and dealing with water-related issues has been complex and challenging for sustainable growth. Whilst there are various efforts by national governments, non-government organizations and communities to effectively and efficiently utilize and manage water resources, there are few comprehensive studies in sub- Saharan Africa that show the impact of the efforts on poverty reduction. Although certain reports indicate that many SSA countries lack clear vision on how water use can be harnessed with pro-poor growth and how poor communities can be capacitated to use water for poverty reduction, there are little exhaustive studies that clearly show familiar and innovative water use and management interventions followed by communities, national governments and other stakeholders, and demonstrate the challenges and successes of the same. Cognizant of the knowledge gap, in 2012 OSSREA launched a research project on ordinary and innovative water use and management patterns and practices in SSA, with a view to generate new knowledge on unexploited opportunities that could enhance the contribution of water resources to poverty reduction. This anthology documents various issues including water use and management in agriculture especially in irrigation projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe; water harvesting in Kenya and Uganda; the role of local water use institutions in Ethiopia; and water source maintenance and protection in Uganda.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 988 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Africa, Sub-Saharan |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Z.A. Konczacki |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2014-07-16 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1136277048 |
The economics and future of pastoralism in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Author | : National Center for Atmospheric Research (U.S.) |
Publisher | : CUP Archive |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780521368391 |
This volume presents a synthesis of the ideas that emerged from a colloquium held at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Author | : Stephen Devereux |
Publisher | : ITDG Publishing |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
Most contributions reflect an evolution of thinking during the 1990s.
Author | : Abebe Shimeles |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2018-06-01 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 3319762222 |
What are the challenges and action points for agricultural sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa? This open access collection of papers offers technical analyses, policy recommendations and an overview of success stories to date. Each carefully selected paper provides valuable insights for improved policy making and defines relevant strategic priorities on Africa’s sustainable transformation process, which is in line with the international development agenda. Although agriculture remains the main source of income for Africa’s population, the sector is rain-fed subjecting it to the vagaries of weather and climate change. This volume demonstrates the rationale of developing a competitive, inclusive and sustainable agribusiness sector for Africa’s food security and structural transformation. From the impact of Bioenergy crop adoption and Drought Index Insurance to Agro-Industrialization, this volume is important reading for individual researchers, academic associations and professional bodies interested in African agricultural development.