| ID | 192394 |
| Title Proper | Marginal returns on Chinese agricultural technology transfer in Nigeria |
| Other Title Information | Who benefits more? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Olasehinde, Toba Stephen |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Agricultural technology transfers are generally considered an effective means of solving persistently low yields in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assesses the impact of the Chinese agricultural training program on farmers' productivity and income using ex-post non-experimental data from Ogun State, Nigeria. Our empirical approach is based on marginal treatment effect models. We find that the returns for individuals who participated in Chinese agricultural technology training indicated a 68.5% increase in yield and a 45.3% increase in agricultural income. Furthermore, we show that the program targets farmers from advantaged backgrounds, who may benefit less from attending the program than disadvantaged farmers, who experience a lower incentive to participate. Finally, we suggest sufficient awareness and incentives to encourage highly resistant farmers to participate in such programmes. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Economic Review Vol. 78, Apr 2023: p.101935 |
| Journal Source | China Economic Review 2023-04 78 |
| Key Words | Nigeria ; Chinese agricultural technology transfer |