| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 268 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The growing the economy -- Advances in science, technology and engineering -- Agricultural innovation systems -- Enabling infrastructure -- Human capacity -- Entrepreneurship -- Governing innovation -- Conclusions and the way ahead. |
| Summary |
African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa faces three major opportunities that can transform its agriculture into a force for economic growth: advances in science and technology; the creation of regional markets; and the emergence of a new crop of entrepreneurial leaders dedicated to the continent's economic improvement. Filled with case studies from within Africa and success stories from developing nations around the world, The New Harvest outlines the policies and instit. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Africa.
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Agriculture -- Economic aspects. |
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Africa. |
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Agricultural innovations -- Economic aspects -- Africa.
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Agricultural innovations -- Economic aspects. |
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Agricultural innovations. |
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Economic development -- Africa.
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Economic development. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Juma, Calestous. New harvest. New York : Oxford University Press, 2011 9780199783199 (DLC) 2010030674 (OCoLC)652445999 |
| ISBN |
9780199783229 (electronic book) |
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0199783225 (electronic book) |
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9780199783199 |
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0199783195 |
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9780199783205 |
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0199783209 |
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