Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

Agricultural production and productivity in the EAC is largely constrained by natural factors, policy and adoption of technologies. The reasons for poor performance of the agricultural sector include: Policy related factors: i. Governance, ii. Legal and regulatory framework, iii. Insecurity, iv. Inadequate access to productive resources, v. Inadequate participation of local communities, vi. Poor physical infrastructure and utilities, vii. Weak institutional framework, viii. Low public expenditure; and ix. Unfavourable terms of trade Technology related factors: i. Inadequate research, extension services and training; and ii. Prevalence of pests and diseases Nature related factors: i. Degradation of natural resources; and ii. Climatic and weather unpredictability Cross cutting and cross-sectoral related factors: i. High incidence of poverty; ii. Inadequate social infrastructure; and iii. Gender imbalances The above constraints have inhibited the rural economy’s potential to: ...