A detailed retrospective of the Green Revolution, its achievement and limits in terms of
agricultural productivity improvement, and its broader impact at social, environmental, and …

After 20 years of neglect by international donors, agriculture is now again in the headlines
because high food prices are increasing food insecurity and poverty. In the coming years, it …

There are fewer people living in extreme poverty in the world today than 30 years ago. While
that is an achievement, continuing progress for poor people is far from assured. Inequalities …

The role of agriculture in development remains much debated. This paper takes an empirical
perspective and focuses on poverty, as opposed to growth alone. The contribution of a …

Keberhasilan pembangunan suatu negara, khususnya negara sedang berkembang, tidak
terlepas dari sistem perekonomian atau pembangunan ekonomi yang diterapkan …

This paper examines the implications of productivity improvements in agriculture, industry,
and services for global poverty. We find that, in poor countries, increases in agricultural …

While the incidence of extreme poverty fell dramatically in China over 1980–2001, progress
was uneven over time and across provinces. Rural areas accounted for the bulk of the gains …

A sizable literature claims that female labor force participation (FLFP) follows a U-shaped
trend as countries develop due to structural change, education, and fertility dynamics. We …

Agricultural growth has long been recognized as an important instrument for poverty
reduction. Yet, measurements of this relationship are still scarce and not always reliable …

Whether the sector of growth matters for the speed of poverty reduction, why, and how best
to invest to maximize the poverty reducing effects of sectoral growth remain topics of intense …