Agricultural sector profiles : selected Eastern and Southern African Countries

Abstract

This study provides a comparative analysis of the agricultural sectors in selected Eastern and Southern African countries—Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Zimbabwe—within their broader economic contexts. It highlights the challenges of food insecurity, land degradation, and underinvestment in agriculture, exacerbated by rapid population growth and limited use of modern inputs. The report emphasizes the need for institutional reforms, sustainable resource management, and inclusive development strategies to address the continent’s persistent agricultural and economic vulnerabilities.