Section 1. Africa’s Agricultural Renaissance -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The imperative of investing in agriculture to catalyze national development -- Chapter 3. The Current State of African Agriculture -- Chapter 4. Agriculture-poverty-inequality nexus in Africa: Theory and...

This book addresses the paradox between preponderance of hunger in a continent that is well endowed with fertile agricultural land, plenty of fresh water and a vibrant labor force. As some statistics show, close to 60% of arable land in the world is located in Africa which also has several...

"This book looks at agricultural systems and rural economies in Asia through the prism of alternative innovation systems, alternative public policy and institutional changes. The massive shifts within the agricultural economy in Asia, geared towards increasing production, has had a direct effect...

"This book will explore issues affecting food security in Asia since the onset of COVID-19. Highlights include discussions on the current state of production on food of vital importance to Asia such as rice, vegetable and fish, as well as information on their future trends in production and...