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March 7, 2026Open Access

Agricultural Policy Transitions and Rural Livelihood Dynamics in Zimbabwe,

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NNNyoni NkomoUniversity of ZimbabweSSSakanyi SibandaAfrica UniversityCMChiedozie MupfuhleChinhoyi University of Technology

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Implication

Analysis reveals mixed effects of agricultural policy reforms on rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • To analyze the impact of agricultural policy transitions on rural livelihoods and household income in Zimbabwe.
  • Utilized econometric techniques to model impacts of agricultural policies.
  • Analyzed data from the Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS).
  • Examined cash crop yields and livestock numbers before and after policy reforms.
  • Cash crop yields increased by 5% in policy-reformed areas compared to pre-policy years.
  • Livestock numbers saw a stable decline of 3% across all regions.
  • Mixed effects were observed, with growth in some sectors and challenges in others.

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Nkomo et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2255af8044f7a4eb86chttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18869471
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