Agriculture, growth and poverty reduction in Ethiopia: policy processes around the new PRSP (PASDEP)

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2006
Country:
Ethiopia
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Teshome, A.

Abstract

\"Agriculture is the mainstay of the Ethiopian Economy\". This statement has almost become a cliché for development professionals in Ethiopia. Those who went to school 50 years ago, read it; and later on wrote about it. So has the present generation. The Report on the Ethiopian Economy, Volume IV (EEA/EEPRI, 2004/05:10) stated, for example: \"…agriculture is the mainstay of the Ethiopian economy and the most volatile sector…. mainly due to its dependence on rain and the seasonal shocks that are frequently observed\". As things stand, our children and grandchildren will be repeating this refrain for generations to come. Yet, the sector has been unable to realise its potential and contribute significantly to economic development. How can we change this?

Citation

FAC Research Paper, March 2006, 30 pp.

Agriculture, growth and poverty reduction in Ethiopia: policy processes around the new PRSP (PASDEP)

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