Agricultural Issues
Ghanaian Farmers Schooled on the Use Biotechnology in Agriculture
Some farmers in the Northern Region have been sensitized on the need to embrace and apply biotechnologies in their farming activities to enable them overcome the challenges of poor harvest. Biotechnology is the application of scientific techniques to modify plants and animals to obtain improved varieties. [more]
Reports/Articles
Food Poverty and Livelihoods Issues in Rural Nigeria
African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Vol. 8, Issue 2, Chapter 5
The Nigerian food insecurity situation is still described as appalling despite a number of efforts geared towards addressing the problem. Fundamental to the phenomenon of poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria at national, community and household levels are issues of livelihood and agro-ecological diversity. This study investigates the linkage between food poverty and livelihood activities, capabilities and assets; and socio-economic factors; and agro-ecological variations at the household level in rural Nigeria. The study makes use of nation-wide cross-sectional data of the Nigerian Living Standard Survey (NLSS). [more]
Harnessing Urbanization to End Poverty and Boost Prosperity in Africa
Sustainable Development Series
This paper aims to address three fundamental questions facing Africa’s policy makers today: 1) Why is it urgent to get Africa’s urbanization right; 2) What may be the possible vision for Africa’s urban future; and 3) What should be the priorities of Africa’s policy makers in order to realize the vision. Investing in cities is central to the next stage of Africa’s development. In the face of rapid urbanization, there is a narrow window of opportunity to harness the potential of cities as engines of economic growth, and use this as a powerful leverage to achieve sustainable development and poverty reduction. The potential gains that can be realized through urbanization are not guaranteed; therefore, building efficient, inclusive and sustainable cities is a priority. [more]
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