On the Structural Transformation of Rural Africa

Barrett, Christopher B.; Christiaensen, Luc; Sheahan, Megan; Shimeles, Abebe

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-7938

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“…The inference is that farmers' view of transport systems presents significant problems by hindering their smooth marketing system and income. The result is consistent with Barrett et al (2017), indicating that inadequate transportation and communications infrastructure presents significant challenges by preventing the proper functioning of the market for farmers trying to purchase inputs or sell farm produce as well as for post-harvest processing and this could negatively affect market involvement and reduce their level of income.…”

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Farmers Perceptions of the Effect of Rural Transportation Systems on Farming Income in Ondo State, Nigeria

Olagunju¹,

Akinbile²

2020

SJA

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R oads in the rural areas are important to rural communities' social, economic and political growth in Nigeria. Such roads allow connection to, among others, market places, educational institutions, health facilities, farms, and other rural areas. Normally, poor roads have unwanted effects not only on produce from agricultural activities but also on the social and economic status of rural dwellers, as economy of the rural areas depends largely on the farmer (Ikejiofor and Ali, 2014). Omollo (2015) and Mathew (2014) pointed that lack of access in rural communities also slows the spread of new techniques and practices, raises the cost of production and marketing distribution, reduces communication levels and restraints access to school attendance and medical care. It also restricts flexibility and makes alienation worse (Nduati, 2017).Abstract | Rural roads are crucial to the socio-economic development of the rural population. Nonetheless, in Nigeria, the state of rural roads is pitiable, as the development, enhancement and provision of more rural transport systems could be a panacea for the prolonged deplorable and worsening state of rural roads in the country. This study examined the perceived effects of rural transportation systems on farmers' income in Ondo State, Nigeria. A structured interview was used in eliciting information from 120 farmers in rural communities across the two local governments in the study area using a two-stage random sampling technique. Data used for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as chi-square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study revealed that farmers perceived the quality of transportation system causes a reduction in their income. Gender (χ 2 =6.472) and marital status (χ 2 =9.745) positively influenced income generated by farmers at p<0.05. Also, there was a significant relationship between transportation systems used (r=0.705, p<0.05), perceived effects of rural transportation (r=0.267, p<0.05), and income generated by the farmers on farming activities. Based on the results of the study, it could be inferred that improved transport systems would enable farmers to work harder to increase productivity and reduce poverty in rural areas. The study recommended the development of motorable roads with sufficient infrastructure and the establishment of an agency or board capable of monitoring rural infrastructure, in particular, transport infrastructure to promote easy movement and improve the provision of medical services in the area.

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Farmers Perceptions of the Effect of Rural Transportation Systems on Farming Income in Ondo State, Nigeria

Olagunju¹,

Akinbile²

2020

SJA

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“…Barrett et al . () also agrees with this statistics. Second, most informal rules in some of the sampled countries are patriarchal inclined.…”

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Female Access and Rights to Land, and Rural Non‐farm Entrepreneurship in Four African Countries

Efobi¹,

Beecroft²,

Atata³

2019

African Development Review

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This paper examines the relationship between female access to land, rights to such land, and engagement in non-farm entrepreneurship in rural Africa. We used data from the four countries (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania and Malawi) that were featured in the Living Standards Measurement Study-Integrated Surveys in Agriculture dataset for the period 2013-15. To estimate the relationship, we compute the marginal effect from the logistic regression, while controlling for other important covariates that explain non-farm activities at the individual/household level. We find that overall, women's access to land and rights to such land significantly explain their likelihood to engage in non-farm enterprises. However, this relationship is not seen across the sampled countries. In Nigeria, for instance, we find that though the relationship is positive, it was not significant. While for Ethiopia, Tanzania and Malawi, we find a positive and significant relationship. We explain our result based on two important perspectives. The policy implications of our result are included in the paper.

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“…Overall, smallholder farming in SSA is still characterized by low incomes and limited access to credit (Barrett et al 2017;Burney and Naylor 2012). At present, 83% of smallholder farmers sell only part of their crops produced on the market (Frelat et al 2016).…”

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Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa

Aarnoudse¹,

Closas²,

Lefore³

2018

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Working PapersThe publications in this series record the work and thinking of IWMI researchers, and knowledge that the Institute's scientific management feels is worthy of documenting. This series will ensure that scientific data and other information gathered or prepared as a part of the research work of the Institute are recorded and referenced. Working Papers could include project reports, case studies, conference or workshop proceedings, discussion papers or reports on progress of research, country-specific research reports, monographs, etc. Working Papers may be copublished, by IWMI and partner organizations.Although most of the reports are published by IWMI staff and their collaborators, we welcome contributions from others. Each report is reviewed internally by IWMI staff. The reports are published and distributed both in hard copy and electronically (www.iwmi.org) and where possible all data and analyses will be available as separate downloadable files. Reports may be copied freely and cited with due acknowledgment. About IWMIIWMI's mission is to provide evidence-based solutions to sustainably manage water and land resources for food security, people's livelihoods and the environment. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a tangible impact on poverty reduction, food security and ecosystem health.

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On the Structural Transformation of Rural Africa

Abstract: two anonymous reviewers for helpful discussions on this topic. Any remaining errors are exclusively our responsibility.

Cited by 27 publications

References 96 publications

Farmers Perceptions of the Effect of Rural Transportation Systems on Farming Income in Ondo State, Nigeria

Farmers Perceptions of the Effect of Rural Transportation Systems on Farming Income in Ondo State, Nigeria

Female Access and Rights to Land, and Rural Non‐farm Entrepreneurship in Four African Countries

Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa

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