Poulton, C. (2014) Democratisation and the political incentives for agricultural policy in Africa. Development Policy Review, 32(S2). s101-s122.
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Abstract
In theory, democratisation, which has proceeded unevenly across Africa during the past two decades, should encourage pro-poor agricultural policy, as the majority of voters in many countries remain rural and poor. This article draws on case studies of recent policy change in six African countries, plus a review of the literature on political competition and voting behaviour, to explore the evolving role of competitive electoral politics in agricultural policy-making. It finds that democratic pressures for pro-poor agricultural policy remain weak, which may help explain the limited delivery thus far on commitments to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). However, exogenous factors – most strikingly, sustained threats to regime survival – can create positive incentives for agricultural investment. The implications for participants in agricultural policy processes are explored.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Democratisation, incentives, agricultural policy, Africa, CAADP, threats |
| Author Affiliation: | Centre for Development, Environment and Policy, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London |
| Subjects: | Social Sciences |
| Divisions: | General |
| Depositing User: | Mr T L Gautham |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Apr 2016 10:40 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Apr 2016 10:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/14278 |
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