Development Studies

Agrarian issues in Africa are discussed, with particular attention to B. Dinham's & C. Hines's Agribusiness in Africa (London: Earth Resources Ltd, 1983). The main areas covered are: (1) agrarian policies & the dilemma of most African states in choosing appropriate development stra...

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Published in:Progress in human geography 1984-01, Vol.8 (1), p.113-119
Main Author: Funnell, D.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Africa/African/Africans
Agrarian/Agrarianism
Development studies
Development/Developments
Human geography
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Summary:Agrarian issues in Africa are discussed, with particular attention to B. Dinham's & C. Hines's Agribusiness in Africa (London: Earth Resources Ltd, 1983). The main areas covered are: (1) agrarian policies & the dilemma of most African states in choosing appropriate development strategies; (2) the penetration of large-scale agribusinesses, especially as part of aid-sponsored projects; (3) labor migration & its impact on the Ru economy; (4) regional cooperation; & (5) the role of the household as an appropriate unit for research & the differential role of the sexes. 42 References. S. Karganovic.
ISSN:0309-1325
1477-0288
DOI:10.1177/030913258400800107