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African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.
The growing economy -- Advances in science, technology, and engineering -- Leapfrogging in genetic technologies -- Agricultural innovation systems -- Enabling infrastructure -- Human capacity -- Entrepreneurship -- Governing innovation -- Plowing ahead.
Includes bibliographical references and index.