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Realizing the Promise and Potential of African Agriculture
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Food Security
3. Production Systems
4. Science and Technology
5. Impact-oriented Research
6. New Agricultural Scientists
7. Markets and Policies
The Changing Context for National S&T Policies
Enhancing the Benefits From Research and Development
Urbanization, Expanding Markets and Trade Opportunities
Investing in Rural Infrastructure
Strengthening Producer Organizations
Investing in People and Institutions
Targeting Vulnerable Groups
Investing in Environmentally Sound Development Pathways
Good Governance
Investment Requirements to Improve Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
8. Recommendations
Annex A. Priority Issues
Annex B. Strategic Actions
Annex C. Biographies
Annex D. Glossary
Annex E. Abbreviations
Annex F. Boxes, Figures, & Tables
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Enhancing the Benefits From Research and Development

The impact of agricultural research and technology on national economic growth, poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability will depend on complementary interventions such as trade and market reforms, infrastructure investments, education and health policies, access issues by the poor, and environmental policy. In this milieu, African governments will need to strengthen the scientific basis of their policymaking.

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