"A key objective of China's reform program was to reduce distortions in the economic system and enhance growth.

This paper draws together findings from different elements of a research project examining critical components of pro-poor agricultural growth and of policies that can promote such growth in poor rural economies in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Afric

"Rapid growth in the agricultural sector is central to any strategy for slashing poverty and hunger on the African continent.

Identifying growth poles in the SSA region, strengthening linkages and generating mutual benefits across African countries is an important part of the strategy to promote agriculture-led growth at the Africa-wide scale.