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The Impact of Finance and Funding on Technology Adoption in Africa

Ahmed, Allam B. - In: Journal of African Development 7 (2005) 1

Although Sudan is a predominately agricultural economy, crop productivity is extremely low and does not exceed 30% of … address the impact of finance and funding on the adoption of agricultural technologies in the Sudan. This paper attempts to … measures to improve agricultural productivity in the Sudan. …

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The Darfur Conflict: Geography or Institutions? By Osman Suliman

Olsson, Ola - In: Journal of African Development 14 (2012) 1

Book review of "The Darfur Conflict: Geography or Institutions"

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Dhows to Planes: Trade Relations between the Arabian Gulf and Africa and their Impacts on Development

Githinji, Mwangi wa - In: Journal of African Development 12 (2010) 1

examination of the volume and trends in trade between Africa and the Gulf, and a first estimation of how it has changed. After …

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The Changing Dynamics of China's Engagement in Africa

Alden, Chris - In: Journal of African Development 13 (2011) 2

This article examines the emerging relationship between China and Africa focusing in particular on the drivers for …

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Recent International Trade Patterns in Mauritius and Madagascar and Implications for Trade with GCC

Baliamoune-Lutz, Mina - In: Journal of African Development 13 (2011) 1

This paper has two main objectives. First, we examine whether trade can fully explain the differences between Mauritius and Madagascar in development patterns. Second, based on the analysis of trade patterns in the two countries, we outline the main implications for trade between the two African...

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Harnessing the Power of Globalization for African Development

Gyimah-Brempong, Kwabena - In: Journal of African Development 12 (2010) 2

This address highlights how Africa can take advantage of the current wave of globalization to accelerate its …

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Piracy and Indian Ocean

Alpers, Edward A. Edward A. - In: Journal of African Development 13 (2011) 1

The current maritime crisis being caused by Somali piracy may be of recent origin, but the phenomenon of piracy in the Indian Ocean has ancient roots. In this paper I seek to place the recent Somali experience in this wider and deeper context, arguing that what is piracy to some, may be...

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Trade is not the Enemy - Nor is it a "Magic Bullet"

Mshomba, Richard E. - In: Journal of African Development 12 (2010) 2

Trade is an important tool for economic growth. Trade steers countries toward an efficient use of resources, an infusion of new technologies, and greater competition. But economic growth is not automatic. Even when trade leads to economic growth, it does not necessarily translate into real...

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Religious Diversity and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: So Far So Good

Kodila-Tedika, Oasis; Agbor, Julius Agbor - In: Journal of African Development 16 (2014) 1

This paper investigates the effects of religion on a broad set of development outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. We …-Saharan Africa. However, our findings do suggest that religion has important effects on the development process through its effects …

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Openness, Growth and Convergence in Africa: Evidence from 1980-1999 Data

Baliamoune, Mina - In: Journal of African Development 11 (2009) 1

We explore the effects of openness to trade on growth and the implications for income convergence in Africa. Fixed …

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