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Intra-African Trade and Innovation in the Agricultural sector

In: Innovation, Regional Integration, and Development in Africa

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  • Foluso Akinsola

    (University of South Africa
    University of Lagos)

  • Motunrayo Akinsola

    (University of South Africa)

Abstract

The literature has established that trade among Africa’s economies is generally low despite the interwoven and overlapping regional organizations among them. Our argument is that the major problem lies in the focus of the intra-trade in Africa. Regional trade should be based on a premise of common agreement and solution. Many African countries in recent years are plagued with the problem of food shortage as a result of draught and climate change. We believe many intra-trade should be focused on investments in agriculture that will have multiplier effects and help augment economic growth. More specifically, this chapter focuses on how innovation in the agricultural sector in Africa can stimulate entrepreneurship and improve the governance of innovation.

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  • Foluso Akinsola & Motunrayo Akinsola, 2019. "Intra-African Trade and Innovation in the Agricultural sector," Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development, in: Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba & Mammo Muchie (ed.), Innovation, Regional Integration, and Development in Africa, pages 237-250, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:aaechp:978-3-319-92180-8_16
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-92180-8_16
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