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Why Can't We Transform Traditional Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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  • Keijiro Otsuka, 2006. "Why Can't We Transform Traditional Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa? ," Review of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 28(3), pages 332-337.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:revage:v:28:y:2006:i:3:p:332-337
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    1. Keijiro OTSUKA & Kaliappa P. KALIRAJAN, 2006. "Rice Green Revolution In Asia And Its Transferability To Africa: An Introduction," The Developing Economies, Institute of Developing Economies, vol. 44(2), pages 107-122, June.
    2. Keijiro Otsuka & Takashi Yamano, 2005. "The Possibility of a Green Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Kenya," The Electronic Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, vol. 2(1), pages 7-19.
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