dc.contributor.author | Olasehinde-Williams, Godwin | |
dc.contributor.author | Adedoyin, Festus Fatai | |
dc.contributor.author | Bekun, Festus Victor | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-08-13T21:41:27Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-08-13T21:41:27Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2020 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 2471-4607 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11363/2360 | |
dc.description.abstract | According to the World Health Organization (2020), many parts of the world have demonstrated potentials for acute hunger and famine. Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) actively feature in this category due to geopolitical crises and other humanitarian challenges. Despite efforts by SSA governments, agricultural productivity continues to be inadequate in meeting nutritional needs across Africa. Thus, in the presence of economic expansion, vast land, and labor resources, this study investigates the role of mechanization as an important factor for increased agricultural productivity in SSA. Data on 25 SSA countries over 17 years are used. Empirical results from System Generalized Method of Moments show that among other variables, mechanization is a significant factor influencing agricultural productivity. Consequently, in light of the bid for higher agricultural productivity, government investment in mechanization becomes a priority. Also, apart from the fact that many African countries are at the point where more land must be brought under development to satisfy expanded market needs, larger investments in mechanization appear imperative. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | WILEY, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA | en_US |
dc.relation.isversionof | 10.1111/wusa.12483 | en_US |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ | * |
dc.subject | PANEL-DATA | en_US |
dc.subject | IMPACT | en_US |
dc.title | Pathway to achieving sustainable food security in Sub-Saharan Africa: The role of agricultural mechanization | en_US |
dc.type | article | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | JOURNAL OF LABOR AND SOCIETY | en_US |
dc.department | İktisadi İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi | en_US |
dc.relation.publicationcategory | Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | en_US |