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It analyzes long-term performance gaps, the key sources and measurable dimensions of productivity, and data and measurement challenges. The report highlights the limited contribution of total factor productivity, the need for stronger structural transformation, and firm-level evidence on resource misallocation in agriculture and manufacturing.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nBoosting Productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa  \nPolicies and Institutions to Promote Efficiency  \n César Calderón  \nBoosting  \nProductivity  \nin  \nSub-Saharan Africa  \nBoosting  \nProductivity  \nin  \nSub-Saharan Africa  \npolicies and institutions to promote efficiency  \nCésar Calderón  \n© 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nSome rights reserved 1 2 3 4 24 23 22 21  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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