ABSTRACT The current efforts at structural transformation (ST) in Africa aim to remove the negative impacts of external shock and the weak linkages of the economy with the resource sector as well as eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development. Based on the compelling need for sustainable, inclusive and pro-poor development, this paper examines the role and place of building and integration of agricultural value chains (AVCs) in Africa using Nigeria as a case study. It pays very close attention to the production structure and challenges confronting ST in Africa and the case study country. Lessons from selected economies with respect to the part played by AVCs in their ST are drawn such as the need to be sequential and experimental in approach, strategic coordination, monitoring and evaluation of markets, and more active involvement of research institutes in AVC development activities.

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尼日利亚农业价值链的建立和整合

摘要 非洲当前的结构转型（ST）努力旨在消除外部冲击的负面影响和经济与资源部门的薄弱联系，消除贫困并促进可持续发展。基于对可持续、包容和有利于穷人的发展的迫切需求，本文以尼日利亚为案例研究了非洲农业价值链 (AVC) 建设和整合的作用和地位。它非常关注非洲和案例研究国家的生产结构和ST面临的挑战。从选定的经济体中汲取了关于 AVC 在其 ST 中发挥的作用的经验教训，例如需要在方法、战略协调、市场监测和评估方面具有连续性和实验性，