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on MENA - Middle East and North Africa |
| By: | Alhelo, Alzaki; Siddig, Khalid; Kirui, Oliver K. |
| Abstract: | The paper reviews the performance of the Sudanese agricultural sector over the last three decades (1990 through 2021) and examines the drivers of that performance. Key findings show that the sector’s contribution to gross domestic product was greater during the 1990–1999 period than during the other two decades; agricultural productivity as well was higher in that decade than in the subsequent two decades. The sector has remained a major source of employment and livelihood. During the last decade reviewed (2010–2021), the sector regained its leading position as a generator of foreign currency. Public investment in agriculture and government spending allocated to the sector were lower than in other countries in the region. Political elites have generally lacked commitment to development plans in the sector. Political developments in Sudan have disrupted more recent efforts to revitalize the sector. Climate change, as manifested in rising temperature, declining rainfall, and drought, is a substantial determinant currently affecting the sector. The paper discusses some broad recommendations for improving the performance of the Sudanese agricultural sector. |
| Keywords: | REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN; EAST AFRICA; AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA; AFRICA; agricultural sector; gross national product; agricultural productivity; employment; livelihoods; public investment; government spending; development; political aspects; climate change; gross domestic product |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:2191a&r=ara |
| By: | Siddig, Khalid; Raouf, Mariam; Ahmed, Mosab O. M. |
| Keywords: | REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN; EAST AFRICA; AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA; AFRICA; conflicts; infrastructure; trade; production; financial institutions; markets; economic activities; livelihoods; household income; poverty |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ssspwp:12&r=ara |
| By: | Alouani, Ahmed |
| Abstract: | In this article, the relationship between governance indicators and economic growth over the time period (1996-2017) will be theoretically and statistically examined. To do this, we looked at Tunisia's economy in the first section. In the second, we looked at the state of Tunisian governance. Finally, in the third, we looked at how governance indicators affected economic expansion. Using this method, we were able to demonstrate the beneficial effects of certain governance indicators on Tunisia's economic growth, including political stability, the rule of law, and regulatory quality. So, the fight against corruption can help the economy grow even more. On the other hand, other governance metrics like accountability, voice, and government effectiveness are not having the expected growth effects. Political leaders must therefore enhance governance metrics like political stability and corruption management. Since 2011, Tunisia's successive governments have persisted in trying to put the country on the path to long-term, sustainable growth. Although the improvements are still straightforward, the measures are growing. |
| Keywords: | Political stability, economic growth, rule of law, good regulation, governance |
| JEL: | G38 K29 M29 |
| Date: | 2023–08–29 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:118413&r=ara |
| By: | Diao, Xinshen; Pauw, Karl; Raouf, Mariam; Siddig, Khalid; Thurlow, James |
| Keywords: | REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN; EAST AFRICA; AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA; AFRICA; economic aspects; agricultural production; agrifood systems; gross national product; employment; labour productivity; value chains; commodities; poverty; diet quality; GDP |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ssspwp:10&r=ara |