On the structural transformation of rural Africa

Barrett,Christopher B.; Christiaensen,Luc; Sheahan,Megan Britney; Shimeles,Abebe

On the structural transformation of rural Africa (English)

Abstract

From 2000 to 2014, per capita gross domestic product in Sub-Saharan Africa increased by almost 35 percent in real terms, doubling in some countries. Such progress happened while agricultural productivity growth remained low in the aggregate, despite some... See More +

Author Barrett, Christopher B.; Christiaensen, Luc; Sheahan, Megan Britney; Shimeles, Abebe;
Document Date 2017/01/10 09:18:00
Document Type Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number WPS7938
Volume No 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Country Africa;
Region Africa;
Disclosure Date 2017/01/10 08:18:08
Disclosure Status Disclosed
Doc Name On the structural transformation of rural Africa
Keywords
Agriculture;allocation of factors of production;Demographic and Health Survey;comparative advantage in livestock production;Agricultural Research and Development;short ... See More +
Language English
Topics Agriculture and Food Security; Water; Transport; Poverty; Labor Productivity;
Historic SubTopics Labor Markets; Hydrology; Food Security; Inequality; Transport Services;
Unit Owning Off of Sr VP Dev Econ/Chief Econ (DECVP)
Series Name Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 7938
Version Type Final

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