At its independence in 1964, Zambia, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, was perceived to have a bright future. The country was endowed with vast natural resources, including favorable agroecological conditions and large copper deposits.
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Famine and food insecurity in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Sub-Saharan Africa, is home to about 75 million people. The country has a tropical monsoon climate characterized by wide topographic-induced variations.
Contract farming in developing countries
Contract farming may be defined as agricultural production carried out according to a prior agreement in which the farmer commits to producing a given product in a given manner and the buyer commits to purchasing it.
Many important decisions that affect development outcomes are made by households and families. What factors affect the way resources are allocated within the household?
Even in the era of globalization, several countries in Africa continue to face chronic and persistent food insecurity. Malawi is one such country.
Migration in rural Burkina Faso
Migration plays an important role in development and as a strategy for poverty reduction.
Educating children can help them and their families to move out of poverty.
This case study presents a synthesis of the links between government spending— in areas such as agricultural research and development (R&D), irrigation, rural education, and infrastructure (including roads, electricity, and telecommunications)
The objective of this case study is to present a synthesis of the links between government spending— in areas such as agricultural research and development (R&D), irrigation, rural education, and infrastructure (including roads, electricity, a
Globalization and the nutrition transition
In the current “nutrition transition,” the consumption of high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods high in fats and sweeteners is increasing throughout the developing world.