Can agricultural development reduce poverty in Africa?
The authors look at recent case studies, arguing that agricultural growth is crucial for reducing poverty in Africa.
Channing Arndt has 25 years of experience in development economics with seven years combined resident experience in Morocco and Mozambique. He is author or co-author of more than 100 professional publications. He has an established reputation for effectively building institutional capacity in Mozambique, South Africa, Morocco, Vietnam and within the framework of the African Economic Research Consortium. He has substantial research management experience including leadership of interdisciplinary teams.
The authors look at recent case studies, arguing that agricultural growth is crucial for reducing poverty in Africa.
There is controversy over whether aid can promote overall economic growth.