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Moving toward rice self-sufficiency in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030: Lessons learned from 10 years of the Coalition for African Rice Development

A. Arouna, Irene Akoko Fatognon, K. Saito, K. Futakuchi

2021.3.1World Development Perspectives

DOI: 10.1016/j.wdp.2021.100291

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Yield growth rate was not sustainable in most countries throughout the CARD period and demand-pull factors development should be prioritized over the supply-shift actions.

Abstract

Highlights • Contribution of the CARD policy to rice production in sub-Saharan Africa.• Forecasts local rice supply and demand by 2030.• Significant impact of the CARD policy was found on local production.• Yield growth rate was not sustainable in most countries throughout the CARD period.• Demand-pull factors development should be prioritized over the supply-shift actions.

Citation format

AROUNA, A., et al. Moving toward rice self-sufficiency in sub-saharan africa by 2030: Lessons learned from 10 years of the coalition for African rice development. World Development Perspectives, 2021, 21.