A critical analysis of World Bank's agricultural assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study assesses the development effectiveness of World Bank assistance in addressing constraints to agricultural development in Africa over the period of fiscal 1991-2006. This region faces a variety of constraints that make its development a complex challenge. This volume offers insights into: - The underperformance of the agriculture sector. - The neglect by donors and governments over the past two decades. - The limited and declining support to agriculture. - The need for coordinated interventions. This book is for policymakers, development practitioners, researchers, and academics interested in African agriculture and international development.