African Industrial Organization (Economics/Business crossover)
African Industrial Organization (Economics/Business crossover) is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.
This article examines Central Bank Digital Currencies: Prospects and Risks for African Monetary Systems: Institutional Capacity and Political Will with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Business. It is structured as a commentary on published article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Occupational Safety and Health in Informal Sector Employment in Africa
This article examines Occupational Safety and Health in Informal Sector Employment in Africa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Comoros within the field of Business. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Green Climate Fund and African Climate Finance
This article examines Green Climate Fund and African Climate Finance: Access, Disbursement, and Effectiveness: Community-Based Perspectives with a focused emphasis on Central African Republic within the field of Business. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Effectiveness Community-Based Perspectives
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Urban-Rural Linkages and Food Systems in East Africa
This article examines Urban-Rural Linkages and Food Systems in East Africa: Market Integration and Spatial Development: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on São Tomé and Príncipe within the field of Business. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Economic Vulnerability and Social Resilience
This article examines Economic Vulnerability and Social Resilience: Household Coping in Conflict-Affected Communities: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Business. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property in Africa-FDI Relationships
This article examines Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property in Africa-FDI Relationships: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of Business. It is structured as a ethnographic study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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This article examines Conditionality and Ownership: The Ongoing Debate in African Development Finance: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of Business. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
The Digital Economy and Economic Transformation in Africa
This article examines The Digital Economy and Economic Transformation in Africa: Opportunities and Risks: Rural and Urban Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Business. It is structured as a perspective piece that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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This article examines Central Bank Digital Currencies: Prospects and Risks for African Monetary Systems: Institutional Capacity and Political Will with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Business. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines Occupational Safety and Health in Informal Sector Employment in Africa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of Business. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth
This article examines Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth: Africa's Youth Bulge as Development Opportunity: Political Economy Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Niger within the field of Business. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Illicit Financial Flows and Development Finance
This article examines Illicit Financial Flows and Development Finance: Transfer Mispricing, Tax Evasion, and Corruption: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of Business. It is structured as a commentary on published article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines The East African Power Pool: Regional Energy Integration and Cross-Border Electricity Trade: Implications for Regional Integration with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of Business. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Rural Finance and Agricultural Credit in East Africa
This article examines Rural Finance and Agricultural Credit in East Africa: Access, Products, and Demand: Evidence from South Sudan with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Business. It is structured as a perspective piece that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Exchange Rate Management in Fragile States
This article examines Exchange Rate Management in Fragile States: South Sudan's Pound and Monetary Policy Constraints: Institutional Dimensions and Reform Pathways with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Business. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines Conditionality and Ownership: The Ongoing Debate in African Development Finance: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of Business. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Theoretical Underpinnings of Multinational CSR Practices in Angola's Economic Landscape
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices among multinational corporations (MNCs) in Angola's diverse economic landscape have garnered increasing attention from both academic and policy circles. No empirical data collection or analysis is performed; instead, this work utilizes existing literature reviews and theoretical constructs to develop a comprehensive understanding of the CSR landscape in Angola. This theoretical framework article provides foundational insights into the CSR dynamics within Angola's business environment, offering frameworks for future empirical studies and policy recommendations. Further research should prioritise longitudinal case studies to assess the long-term impact of MNC CSR initiatives on societal well-being in Angola. Policy-makers can leverage these findings to design more effective regulatory measures that incentivize sustainable practices among businesses.
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Senegalese Youth Online Vocational Skills Training
Online vocational skills training platforms have gained prominence as a means to bridge skill gaps in various regions of Africa. However, their effectiveness and implementation challenges remain underexplored. The evaluation utilised a mixed-methods approach combining pre- and post-training surveys with qualitative interviews. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Senegalese participants showed an average improvement of 20% in their vocational skills, with significant increases noted in digital literacy skills compared to traditional training methods. The study highlights the potential of online platforms for skill development among youth. However, challenges such as limited internet access and cultural resistance were observed. Policy makers should prioritise infrastructure improvements and culturally tailored interventions to maximise the impact of online vocational training programmes. online training, Senegalese youth, digital literacy, vocational skills, Kenya
Theoretical Foundations for Evaluating Entrepreneurship Training Programmes Among Female Micro-Business Owners in Ghana's Ashanti Region
Entrepreneurship training programmes have emerged as a critical tool for fostering economic development in developing countries, particularly among female micro-business owners who often face unique challenges and barriers to success. The study will employ a comprehensive literature review to synthesize existing theories and empirical evidence related to entrepreneurship training programmes, particularly in the context of micro-businesses led by female entrepreneurs in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. Theoretical insights from economics, sociology, and management disciplines will be integrated to develop a robust theoretical model. This article provides a foundational understanding of how entrepreneurship training can be tailored to maximise its benefits for female micro-business owners in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, offering insights into policy recommendations and future research directions. Policy makers should consider integrating financial literacy components within entrepreneurship training programmes to enhance their effectiveness. Additionally, targeted interventions addressing socio-economic disparities could further improve programme outcomes.
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Mobile Banking and Financial Inclusion in Rural Kenya
Mobile banking has emerged as a critical tool for financial inclusion in rural areas of Kenya. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with a purposive sample of mobile banking users in selected rural communities. The method involved semi-structured questionnaires designed by the researchers to capture detailed insights into user experiences and perceptions. The findings indicate that mobile banking has significantly increased access to financial services among rural Kenyans, particularly for low-income groups who previously had limited or no access to traditional banking channels. Mobile banking plays a pivotal role in enhancing financial inclusion by bridging the digital divide and providing affordable financial products tailored to rural needs. Governments and private sector entities should invest more in mobile banking infrastructure, particularly in underserved rural areas, to further strengthen financial inclusion efforts.
Female Migrant Workers' Job Training Programmes and Employment Retention in Cape Town
Female migrant workers in Cape Town face significant barriers to employment retention due to insufficient job training programmes that do not adequately address their unique needs and challenges. Not applicable Theoretical frameworks are crucial for understanding the complex dynamics at play between job training programmes and employment outcomes among female migrant workers in South Africa’s Cape Town area. Policy makers should invest in evidence-based, gender-sensitive job training programmes that integrate support services to enhance retention rates of female migrants.
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Skill Acquisition and Labour Market Integration Among Female Skilled Workers in Ghana’s Accra Metropolis
Female skilled workers in Ghana’s Accra Metropolis face challenges related to skill acquisition and labour market integration despite formal education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a survey of 200 participants to evaluate programme efficacy and qualitative interviews with stakeholders. Participants reported significant improvements in their professional skills post-training, with 85% showing improved employability. Vocational training programmes have shown positive impacts on skill acquisition and labour market integration among female skilled workers in Accra Metropolis. Further tailored vocational training initiatives should be implemented to address specific workforce needs identified by participants. Female Skilled Workers, Vocational Training Programmes, Skill Acquisition, Labour Market Integration
Gender Dimensions in Ethiopian Business Practices
Ethiopia is a significant player in Sub-Saharan Africa's economy, with a growing business sector that encompasses various industries and sectors. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative survey analysis with qualitative thematic coding. A structured questionnaire was distributed electronically to a diverse sample of businesses in Ethiopia. Findings indicate that women-owned enterprises face higher operational costs compared to their male counterparts, despite having similar levels of education and experience. This study highlights the persistent gender disparities in business environments within Ethiopia's economy, particularly in terms of financial resources and market access for female entrepreneurs. Policy makers are encouraged to implement targeted interventions aimed at reducing these disparities by providing equal opportunities and support mechanisms for women’s businesses.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Ethiopian Business Post-Conflict Contexts
Post-conflict contexts in Africa present unique challenges for businesses seeking to establish or expand operations. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys to gather data from business owners and managers in various sectors across Ethiopia. Businesses reported predominantly faced challenges related to infrastructure development (58%) and access to finance (42%), while opportunities included market expansion into neighboring countries (37%). While the post-conflict environment presents significant obstacles, there are viable avenues for business growth through targeted government support and regional integration. Government should prioritise infrastructure development and financial sector reforms to facilitate smoother economic recovery. Businesses could leverage partnerships with local suppliers and exporters in neighboring markets.
Mobile Health Clinics' Impact on Malaria Reduction in Rural Gambian Villages,
This study examines the impact of mobile health clinics on malaria reduction in rural Gambian villages, focusing on business efficiency and economic outcomes. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative data from clinic records and surveys with qualitative insights through interviews. Focus groups were conducted among village leaders and patients to gather detailed feedback on the clinics' impact and operational efficiencies. Mobile health clinics significantly increased patient access to malaria prevention services by reaching remote areas not previously served, resulting in a 30% reduction in reported malaria cases over two years. The findings suggest that mobile health clinics can be an effective tool for reducing malaria prevalence in rural settings, particularly when integrated with existing healthcare systems and supported by community engagement strategies. Healthcare providers should consider replicating this model to improve access to essential medical services, especially in underserved rural areas. Additionally, ongoing evaluation and adaptation of the clinics' operations are recommended for sustained effectiveness. Mobile Health Clinics, Malaria Prevention, Rural Healthcare, Economic Impact
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Innovation Hubs and Startup Ecosystems in Kigali's Economic Landscape
In Kigali, Rwanda's capital city, there is a burgeoning startup ecosystem supported by innovation hubs designed to foster entrepreneurship and technological advancement. Qualitative data collection methods were employed through interviews with entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and observations at innovation hubs. Quantitative analysis was also conducted using survey responses from startups. The research identified a notable growth trend in tech-related startups within the last two years, with 45% of surveyed businesses reporting increased funding opportunities facilitated by hub partnerships. Innovation hubs have become crucial nodes for connecting entrepreneurs to resources and networks essential for their success. Local government should continue to support these hubs through policy incentives and infrastructure development to sustain the ecosystem's growth.
Transformation in Post-Conflict African States
Post-conflict African states face diverse economic challenges and opportunities in their recovery processes. South Africa's transition from conflict has provided a case study for analysing these dynamics. The analysis integrates qualitative insights with an empirical examination of business practices and regulatory frameworks in South Africa's post-conflict landscape. A significant proportion (65%) of surveyed firms reported difficulties in accessing financing, highlighting the critical role of financial sector reforms as a key area for policy intervention. Businesses in post-conflict South Africa face substantial hurdles but also numerous opportunities. Policy recommendations focus on enhancing access to finance and improving regulatory clarity. Policy makers should prioritise initiatives aimed at increasing financial accessibility, such as simplifying loan application processes and fostering collaboration between private sector entities and government bodies.
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Policy Gaps in Business Research Across Kenya's Industrial Landscape
Business research in Kenya's industrial sector has identified gaps in policy frameworks that hinder sustainable economic development. The study employs a qualitative comparative analysis, reviewing existing literature, government reports, and expert interviews to identify and categorize identified policy gaps in business environments across different industries in Kenya. A notable finding is that regulatory compliance costs are disproportionately high in the agricultural sector, affecting small-scale farmers' ability to adopt modern farming techniques. The comparative analysis reveals a complex interplay of factors contributing to these policy gaps and suggests targeted interventions for each sector to enhance business environments. Specific recommendations include simplifying regulatory processes, providing financial support for compliance efforts, and enhancing awareness programmes about available incentives in the agricultural sector.
Governance Dynamics in Zambian State-Owned Enterprises
Governance structures in Zambian state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have evolved significantly over recent decades, reflecting broader economic and political shifts within Zambia. No empirical data is presented; the analysis relies on secondary sources including government reports, academic articles, and official statements. Despite these improvements, SOEs continue to face challenges related to performance metrics and accountability mechanisms, necessitating further policy interventions. Enhanced transparency in decision-making processes and improved stakeholder engagement are recommended to strengthen governance structures within Zambian SOEs.
Geographic Terms: African Sub-Saharan Relevant Topic: Corporate Governance Public Sector Management SOE Methodological/ Theoretical Terms: Stakeholder Theory Managerialism Agency Theory
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The AfCFTA's Influence on Southern African Regional Supply Chains in Ghana 2006
This study examines the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on regional supply chains in Ghana within the context of Southern Africa. This study employed a qualitative approach to gather data through semi-structured interviews with key industry stakeholders, including government officials, business owners, and supply chain managers from different sectors. Data collection was complemented by secondary research involving analysis of AfCFTA-related documents and trade statistics. Findings indicate that while the AfCFTA has led to an increase in cross-border trade volumes by over 20% compared to pre-AfCFTA levels, challenges such as regulatory compliance issues and infrastructure gaps remain significant barriers for businesses operating within the region. Notably, Ghanaian firms have diversified their supply chain networks to include more African countries, particularly from East Africa. The AfCFTA has had a mixed impact on regional supply chains in Ghana; it has opened new opportunities but also introduced complexities that require further policy support and investment in infrastructure to facilitate smoother trade integration. Recommendations for policymakers include strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing cross-border logistics, and providing targeted training programmes for businesses to navigate the AfCFTA’s requirements effectively. Additionally, there is a need for increased public-private sector collaboration to address persistent challenges. AfCFTA, Regional Supply Chains, Ghana, Trade Integration