African Statistical Yearbook 2010

The African Statistical Yearbook which is jointly produced by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (CEPA) makes a key contribution to economic policy analysis and the monitoring of progress in vital economic and social sectors in the continent. Up-to-date and reliable statistics . . . → Leer más: African Statistical Yearbook 2010

Modern Energy Services for Modern Agriculture

This report, published by GIZ-HERA (Poverty-oriented Basic Energy Services) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, aims to highlight the important role played by modern energy services and related technologies in the modern agricultural production process for smallholders in developing countries. It focuses on energy input in agricultural production, . . . → Leer más: Modern Energy Services for Modern Agriculture

ECA Economic Report on Africa 2010

The Economic Report on Africa (ERA) 2010 is a joint undertaking between the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC). ERA 2010 broadly assesses recent global economic developments, and economic and social conditions and emerging issues in Africa, including trade negotiations, financing development and climate change.

The report . . . → Leer más: ECA Economic Report on Africa 2010

Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA III)

This publication focuses on the theme of macroeconomic policy convergence, monetary and financial integration in Africa’s Regional Economic Communities.

Because it helps increase growth, trade and investments, the pursuit of macroeconomic stability and monetary integration is crucial for Africa’s integration efforts. At the core of these efforts are prudent fiscal, monetary, exchange rate and . . . → Leer más: Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA III)

Africa’s Future and the World Bank’s Support to It

Sub-Saharan Africa in 2011 has an unprecedented opportunity for transformation and sustained growth. Until the outset of the global economic crisis, economic growth had averaged 5 percent a year for a decade. Even though growth declined as a consequence of the global financial crisis, it has rebounded in 2010 thanks to prudent macroeconomic policies . . . → Leer más: Africa’s Future and the World Bank’s Support to It

La posibilidad de una revolución verde de arroz de riego a gran escala en el África subsahariana

This paper investigates the potential of and constraints to a rice Green Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa’s large-scale irrigation schemes, using data from Uganda, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Senegal. The authors find that adequate irrigation, chemical fertilizer, and labor inputs are the key to high productivity. Chemical fertilizer is expensive in Uganda and . . . → Leer más: La posibilidad de una revolución verde de arroz de riego a gran escala en el África subsahariana

Mejorar las probabilidades de alcanzar los ODM – Informe sobre seguimiento mundial 2011

Dos tercios de los países en desarrollo están en pista o cerca a cumplir los objetivos de desarrollo del Milenio (ODM), de acuerdo con la actualización más reciente del Banco Mundial y del FMI sobre los progresos realizados hacia la 2015 objetivos.

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Planificación de acuicultura de la FAO

With the dramatic recent growth of aquaculture, the planning of its development has become increasingly important. Proper planning will stimulate and guide the evolution of the sector by providing incentives and safeguards, attracting investment and boosting development. Moreover, it will help to ensure the long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability of the sector, y . . . → Leer más: Planificación de acuicultura de la FAO

Manos Unidas visitas Chede Muafcoop

Emilio Rico from Manos Unidas visits Chede Muambong in Feb 2011

Señor. Emilio Rico, Coordinador para África Central para Manos Unidas, una ONG con sede en España internacional para el desarrollo, Camerún visitado en febrero 2011. Manos Unidas es un socio importante de Chede Muambong agricultores cooperativa sociedad Ltd (Chede Muafcoop), y en 2009 contribuyó a la financiación de un 15 enlace de carretera de tierra de Muambong–Abang de km . . . → Leer más: Manos Unidas visitas Chede Muafcoop