The estimates reveal that hourly earnings of men and women in Ghana are similar and respond positively to food consumption and, to a lesser extent, to nutritional status and negatively to additional hours worked. The last effect is strongest for women, who work fewer hours but have higher...

Food security is defined as the ability of countries, regions, or households to meet their required levels of food consumption at all times. Food security is an important component of human welfare, and it can act as an indicator of a region's development. This book addresses the roles of trade,...

Agriculture plays a major role in the economic development of several African countries. The agricultural sector and the food processing delivery system are functioning inefficiently. To alleviate the problem, a comprehensive food and agriculture policy which allows for continuous evaluation and...