The expenditures on agriculture including short-term costs as well as long-term investments. Investment in agriculture includes government expenditures directed to agricultural infrastructure, research and development, and education and training.
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Prospects, Challenges, and Policy Directions for Food Security in India-Africa Agricultural Trade
Ishita Ghosh (Symbiosis International University (Deemed), India), Sukalpa Chakrabarti (Symbiosis International University (Deemed), India), and Ishita Ghoshal (Fergusson College (Autonomous), India)
Copyright: © 2020
|Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1042-1.ch020
Abstract
This chapter focusses on the agricultural and investment potential between Sub-Saharan Africa and India, in order to combat food insecurity. There is much scope for meaningful collaboration with governments and public-private partnerships, which could be instrumental in reducing hunger and poverty and managing the adverse effects of climate change. Increasing inclusivity, devising sustainable land-holding policies, incentivizing exporters, knowledge sharing in terms of technology and expertise will also boost employability, production and trade potential. Moreover, effective financial and technical cooperation between India and the African countries may be the key to achieving the desired synergies that will bring about positive changes towards ensuring food security.