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West African agriculture and climate change: A comprehensive analysis - Guinea

Guinea has a tropical climate with two alternating seasons, a November–March dry season and an April–October rainy season. In general, rainfall increases from north to south. Infant mortality has decreased, and life expectancy has increased. The improvement in these indicators may be attributed to i...

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Main Authors: Condé, Sidafa, Jalloh, Abdulai, Nelson, Gerald C., Thomas, Timothy S.
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2012
Subjects:
crops
climate change
agriculture
food security
economic development
agricultural development
sustainability
resource management
agricultural policies
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154097
Summary:Guinea has a tropical climate with two alternating seasons, a November–March dry season and an April–October rainy season. In general, rainfall increases from north to south. Infant mortality has decreased, and life expectancy has increased. The improvement in these indicators may be attributed to improved health conditions, particularly vaccination of children, as well as the benefits of economic liberalization.

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