The Impact of Drought on Sub-Saharan African Economies
Author | : Charlotte Benson |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0821341804 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780821341803 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Impact of Drought on Sub-Saharan African Economies written by Charlotte Benson and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little effort has been made to research the nonagricultural or economywide macroneconomic impact of droughts in Sub-Saharan Africa. In an effort to fill the gap, this paper reports the findings of an exploratory study of the subject. It provides insights into the impact of drought in Sub-Saharan Africa in the past and suggests policy options for dealing with future droughts.