Survey of economic and social conditions in Africa, 1985-1986

Abstract

The 1986 season was generally good for agriculture allover the region and some countries recorded exceptional harvests. The broad trend of agricultural production over the years was resumed after the strong rise in 1985, which saw recovery from drought.The weakness of metal markets hit mineral exporters, Which suffered from weak prices and demand in the case of copper, cobalt, iron ore, bauxite and uranium.