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Abstract
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| Agricultural programmes are implemented in sub-Saharan African countries to stimulate rural economic development. One such programme is the Presidential Cassava Initiative (PCI) in Nigeria aimed at reducing poverty and food insecurity, but there is a limited study on contribution of the programme to cassava output and food security. This study estimated the effects of the PCI on cassava output and food security in Nigeria. A three-stage multivariate linear regression model was applied in the empirical analysis. The results showed that the PCI has increased cassava output; promoted food supply; and enhanced national food security. The study concludes that agricultural development interventions are required to achieve a sustainable food supply and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. It is recommended that exit strategy should be incorporated in designing agricultural interventions to enable beneficiaries to enjoy sustainable effects. | |
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International
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JCR
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Title
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Cogent Food and Agriculture |
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ISBN
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2331-1932 |
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Impact factor JCR
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Impact info
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Volume
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3 |
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10.1080/23311932.2017.1368857 |
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Journal number
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1 |
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From page
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1 |
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To page
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14 |
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Month
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AGOSTO |
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