Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Climate-Shock Resilience in Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Supply Chains: An African Perspective

Sekoni Saidu, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone Kono Konate, Njala University Koroma Keabu, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18802570
Published: February 16, 2004

Abstract

Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural supply chains in Sierra Leone, particularly affecting smallholder farmers who constitute a substantial portion of the country’s population. The analysis draws from secondary data sources including governmental reports, academic journals, and international development agency documents. Qualitative case studies of selected farmers and agribusinesses are also utilised to gather insights into climate resilience strategies. The analysis underscores the need for targeted interventions aimed at improving climate resilience in Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector through improved weather forecasting, diversified crop cultivation, and enhanced insurance schemes. Policy recommendations include the development of national climate change adaptation strategies, support for smallholder farmers to adopt more resilient farming practices, and provision of financial mechanisms such as micro-insurance programmes to mitigate losses from climate shocks.

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Sekoni Saidu, Kono Konate, Koroma Keabu (2004). Climate-Shock Resilience in Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Supply Chains: An African Perspective. African Labour Economics (Economics/Social crossover), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18802570

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African geographyclimate resiliencesupply chain managementAfrican development studiesvulnerability analysisagro-ecologyadaptive strategies

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