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Ministerial
Conference on Harnessing Science and Technology to Increase Agricultural
Productivity in Africa:
West African Perspectives The Role of Policy and Investment in Promoting Agricultural Productivity, Technology Transfer and Economic Growth Dr. Mark W. Rosegrant, Director, Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute Abstract The agricultural sector in Africa has in general performed poorly over the last three decades, particularly in the Sub-Saharan region, with sluggish yields and production consistently lagging behind high population growth. This presentation discusses the challenges facing Africa’s agricultural sector, and its future prospects. Using the IMPACT model, a variety of agricultural production, demand and trade indicators as well as indicators of nutrition and childhood malnutrition are projected to 2025. A Business as Usual scenario indicates moderate productivity growth that is unable to reverse continuing widespread malnutrition and food security problems for Africa over the next two decades. Alternative scenarios assess the impacts of policies and investments in agricultural research, irrigation, clean water, roads, and education on agricultural productivity, growth, and food security.
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