Sources of Stagnation in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Many sub-Saharan African economies suffered stagnation during the 1970s. Much of the blame has been put on policy. Many economists feel too little attention was paid to incentives and that rapid governmental growth produced inefficiency. Environmental variables such as bad weather and civil strife are also to blame. A good data base involving these factors has been non existent. Reduced-form econometric estimation is used to investigate the impact of variables on growth. It appears that environmental variables have had greater impact than those of policy. Significant policy variables are those relating to the retrenchment taking place while commodity prices decline. Luck and management quality are other factors affecting sub-Saharian African economies.
Publication Name: World Development
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0305-750X
Year: 1984
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Editorial: capacity for economic research and the changing policy environment in Africa
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The weak capacity for economic research and policy analysis in Africa needs to be addressed to meet the growing demand for more informed and more participatory policy making in the region. The capacity for economic research policy analysis of universities and research institutes is limited and is inaccessible to both government and non-government users. Civic communities, parliaments and NGOs, for their part, have minimal capacity for policy analysis. Some measures are being undertaken to increase the capacity for economic policy analysis and related research, such as professional networks and the establishment of national policy institutes.
Publication Name: World Development
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0305-750X
Year: 1997
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A Model of an Indian Village: A Study of Alternative Sources of Energy for Irrigation
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It is widely accepted that some type of mechanical equipment is required to increase the agricultural output of developing countries. Debate has focused on suitable sources of energy to be used. Renewable energy technologies have been advocated. Various energy sources have been considered for irrigation of northwest India. The cost of pumping equipment and energy are examined in relation to their benefits. Conventional and non-conventional technologies are considered. Diesel-fuelled pumpsets have the greatest benefits in this situation.
Publication Name: World Development
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0305-750X
Year: 1984
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