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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate of Economics, Republic of Mozambique

This note summarizes analysis of trends in net maize exports over the 1960-2005 period and examines whether these trends are being reflected in changing maize price levels in the region. The implications are highlighted of the findings for countries’ agricultural development strategies.

Published by Tegemeo Institute for Agricultural Policy and Development