The relative contribution of a sector to poverty reduction is shown to depend on its direct and indirect growth effects …-agriculture by reviewing the literature and by analyzing cross-country national accounts and poverty data from household surveys …. Special attention is given to Sub-Saharan Africa. While the direct growth effect of agriculture on poverty reduction is likely …

for half of economic growth. Finally, institutions can affect poverty and equity, although the effects seem generally …

middle (the rural nonfarm economy and secondary towns) yields more inclusive growth patterns and faster poverty reduction … for faster poverty reduction. …