Chris Huggins
Agricultural Reform in Rwanda: Authoritarianism, Markets and Zones of Governance
Agricultural Reform in Rwanda: Authoritarianism, Markets and Zones of Governance
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International observers have praised Rwanda for its ambitious agricultural reform program, which has tripled crop yields and helped to combat hunger. However, Chris Huggins argues that the reform has depended on the coercion of Rwandan farmers and has had a detrimental impact on their livelihoods. This work provides a timely look at the impact of 'market-friendly authoritarianism' in contemporary Africa.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 15 April 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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International observers have praised Rwanda as a remarkable example of an African nation asserting control over its development trajectory and positioning itself as a highly attractive investment destination. A pivotal aspect of this narrative has been an ambitious agricultural reform program, involving private firms, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international charities. The Rwandan government claims that these reforms have achieved remarkable success, tripling crop yields and contributing to the alleviation of hunger. However, Chris Huggins contends that Rwanda's liberal, modernizing image clashes with the regime's persistent authoritarian tendencies. Through in-depth case studies of the effects of agricultural reform in three distinct regions, complemented by hundreds of interviews, Huggins demonstrates that the much-celebrated "liberalization of agriculture" has, in reality, relied on coercion of Rwandan farmers, often resulting in detrimental impacts on their livelihoods. As the Kagame regime faces increasing international scrutiny, this work offers a timely examination of the consequences of "market-friendly authoritarianism" in contemporary Africa, making it an essential reading for students and scholars engaged in development studies across various disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics.
\n Weight: 344g\n
Dimension: 142 x 217 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786990013\n \n
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