Technology Development for Semi-Arid Sub-Saharan Africa: Theory, Performance and Constraints

The paper proposes a theory of technology development for semi-arid regions. It then evaluates the theory by reviewing the characteristics of technologies successfully introduced into the regions and, with modeling, identifying some constraints to further technology introduction of the type proposed. Some specific policy recommendations to accelerate technology introduction are recommended.

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Year of publication:	1997
Authors:	Sanders, John ; Ramaswamy, Sunder ; Shapiro, Barry
Institutions:	International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE
Subject:	Environmental Economics and Policy \| Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Occasional Paper Series No. 7.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series 1997 Occasional Paper Series No. 7 Number 198203
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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