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The Role of Mobile Money on Household Food Security During Drought Shocks: An Evaluation of Key Pathways
This paper investigates the interaction between mobile money use and exposure to drought events among smallholder farmers in rural Tanzania.
Women’s Access to Land and Children’s Nutritional Outcomes in Rural Burkina Faso
In rural Burkina Faso, women’s access to land is linked to better nutrition for their children. This study explores how boosting women’s empowerment can drive long-term gains in household well-being.
Exploring the Impact of Climate Smart Innovations on Household Food Security in Ethiopia
Agro-food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are frequently hampered by climate change as most farmers rely heavily on a climate-sensitive rainfed system.
Decentralization and Household Prosperity in Cameroon
This study finds that the 2010 decentralization reform significantly improved household economic well-being, especially for those further up the income ladder. The gains were linked to better services and job opportunities.
Cereal Trade and Food Security: Empirical Evidence for Sub-Saharan African Countries
This study reveals that greater cereal import openness is linked to higher undernourishment levels across 27 countries from 2000–2020, raising critical questions about food security strategies.
How do South-South Integrations Affect Trade in Processed Goods? Evidence for Sub-Saharan African Countries
This study shows that stronger regional ties boost processed goods exports, especially by expanding the variety of products traded. The gains are biggest between countries with similar living standards and support Africa’s industrial growth.
Reform of the Payroll System and “Intra-civil Servant’s Corruption”: Evidence from Democratic Republic of Congo
In the DRC, switching to a direct payroll system cut pay-related corruption by over a third, especially in sectors hit hardest before. This shows anti-corruption efforts must tackle internal wage abuses too.
Economic Impact Analysis of Morocco’s Integration to Ecowas
This study reveals it’s causing customs revenue drops and risks hurting local producers, potentially slowing regional integration and welfare gains. Monitoring sensitive products and boosting local capacity are key.
Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war: assessing the resilience of African economies to external shocks
More than three years after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, some of its global spillover effects continue to impact many low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs).
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