Avaliação dos efeitos da produção agrícola na introdução de novas tecnologias nas zonas rurais do norte de Moçambique (Zambézia e Nampula)

Abstract

The present study evaluates the effects of agricultural production on the introduction of new technologies in rural areas of Mozambique, with a focus on the provinces of Zambezia and Nampula, where Agriculture constitutes the main means of subsistence for the majority of the population. Despite Due to its economic and social weight, the sector faces significant limitations, such as low productivity, restricted access to resources and limited mechanization. In the context of modernization agricultural sector, the World Bank has promoted several incentive initiatives, providing technical and financial support that facilitates the adoption of efficient agricultural technologies. Among the Measures include the distribution of improved seeds, the provision of modern equipment and the promotion of sustainable agricultural management practices. The methodology adopted and quantitative in nature, using data from the World Bank and applying the factor analysis to reduce a set of observed variables to latent factors, followed by logistic regression to evaluate the influence of these factors on the probability of adoption of new agricultural technologies. The application of logistic regression allowed us to estimate how the identified factors influence the chances of productive improvement, providing evidence empirical studies on the impact of incentives on agricultural performance. The results obtained offer relevant contributions to understanding the role of incentives in facilitating access technologies, promoting productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector. The conclusions aim to support the design of effective public policies, with a direct impact on security food and reducing rural poverty in the provinces studied