Levelling the field : improving opportunities for women farmers in Africa (Vol. 1 of 2) (English)

There is a growing recognition of agriculture's potential to spur growth and reduce poverty in Africa. Agriculture accounts for one-third of the continent's gross domestic product (GDP), and two-thirds of its citizens rely on the sector for their incomes. Investments in agriculture will hence not only improve productivity and the continent's ability to feed a growing population, but will also lift families out of poverty. Over 90 percent of sub-Saharan...

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Banerjee,Raka;

Gulati,Kajal;

O'Sullivan,Michael B.;

Rao,Arathi Srijaya;

Vinez,Margaux Laurence;
Document Date
2014/03/18
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
86039
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
2 (See all volumes)
Country
Africa,
Region
Africa,
Disclosure Date
2014/03/18
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Levelling the field : improving opportunities for women farmers in Africa
Keywords
Gender Gap

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Banerjee,Raka; Gulati,Kajal; O'Sullivan,Michael B.; Rao,Arathi Srijaya; Vinez,Margaux Laurence.

Levelling the field : improving opportunities for women farmers in Africa (Vol. 1 of 2) (English). Washington DC ; World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/579161468007198488

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