Developing rainfall-based index insurance in Morocco
Almost 90 percent of Moroccan agriculture is not irrigated, and since most of Morocco's crops depend on adequate rainfall, yields and production vary widely. A drought insurance program based on rainfall index contracts is feasible in parts of Morocco and could significantly benefit its farmers
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Middle East and North Africa Region, Private Sector Development and Finance Group; Development Research Group, Rural Development; Financial Sector Department
2001
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| Series: | Policy research working paper
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| Collection: | World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Almost 90 percent of Moroccan agriculture is not irrigated, and since most of Morocco's crops depend on adequate rainfall, yields and production vary widely. A drought insurance program based on rainfall index contracts is feasible in parts of Morocco and could significantly benefit its farmers |
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| Item Description: | "April 2001. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 32). - Title from title screen as viewed on Sept. 13, 2002 |