Resilient and inclusive rural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa under climate, demographic, and social change: Challenges and opportunities for income growth and job creation

IF 9.8 1区经济学 Q1 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Global Food Security-Agriculture Policy Economics and Environment Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI:10.1016/j.gfs.2024.100815

Kate R. Schneider , Ana Paula De la O Campos , Romina Cavatassi , Benjamin Davis

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Abstract

With climate change, globalization, and the nutrition transition, agricultural productivity growth is proving insufficient to bring about resilient and inclusive rural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we review the evidence for a set of policy strategies, reflecting on how to expand labor opportunities and increase incomes with a focus on achieving greater inclusion. We argue that some well-known strategies remain critical for improving the efficiency of labor markets: expanding demand for labor and increasing formalization, especially in agrifood systems sectors. However, efficiency does not mean equality, and these strategies require careful targeting and intentional actions to redistribute resources to ensure inclusion. Whilst long-recognized strategies remain underfunded, initial endowments are essential to bring about inclusive transformation: growing human capital and productive resources and increasing women's empowerment. Finally, we suggest two emerging tools for labor market expansion and inclusivity: expanding jobs within the green transition and fostering resilient labor markets through social protection.

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撒哈拉以南非洲在气候、人口和社会变革下的弹性和包容性农村转型：增加收入和创造就业的挑战与机遇

在气候变化、全球化和营养转型的背景下，农业生产率的增长已被证明不足以为撒哈拉以南非洲地区带来具有复原力和包容性的农村转型。在本文中，我们回顾了一系列政策战略的证据，思考了如何扩大劳动机会和增加收入，重点是实现更大的包容性。我们认为，一些众所周知的战略对于提高劳动力市场的效率仍然至关重要：扩大劳动力需求和提高正规化程度，尤其是在农粮系统部门。然而，效率并不意味着平等，这些战略需要仔细确定目标，并采取有意识的行动重新分配资源，以确保包容性。虽然长期以来公认的战略仍然资金不足，但初始禀赋对于实现包容性转型至关重要：增加人力资本和生产资源，增强妇女权能。最后，我们提出了扩大劳动力市场和实现包容性的两个新兴工具：在绿色转型中扩大就业岗位，以及通过社会保护促进有弹性的劳动力市场。

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Global Food Security-Agriculture Policy Economics and Environment FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： Global Food Security plays a vital role in addressing food security challenges from local to global levels. To secure food systems, it emphasizes multifaceted actions considering technological, biophysical, institutional, economic, social, and political factors. The goal is to foster food systems that meet nutritional needs, preserve the environment, support livelihoods, tackle climate change, and diminish inequalities. This journal serves as a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to access and engage with recent, diverse research and perspectives on achieving sustainable food security globally. It aspires to be an internationally recognized resource presenting cutting-edge insights in an accessible manner to a broad audience.