African Labour Economics (Economics/Social crossover)
type: channel
description: African Labour Economics (Economics/Social crossover) is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.
language: en
publication name: African Labour Economics (Economics/Social crossover)
items: Disability and Economic Exclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: The Effectiveness of Cash Transfer Programmes
items: Public Investment and Growth Multipliers in Low-Income African Countries
items: Consumer Finance and Predatory Lending in African Urban Markets
items: Water and Sanitation Access
items: Ethnicity, Favouritism, and Resource Allocation
items: Urban Transport Economics and Infrastructure Investment in East African Cities
items: Financial Contagion and Regional Spillovers in East African Economies
items: Aid Coordination in Fragile States
items: Agricultural Insurance and Risk Management for East African Smallholders
items: Private Standards and Market Access for African Agricultural Exports
items: The Sharing Economy and Informal Sector in African Urban Contexts
items: Microfinance Institution Performance and Social Mission Drift in Africa
items: Land Reform and Agricultural Productivity in Eastern Africa
items: Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth
items: Agricultural Commodity Exchanges in East Africa
items: Commodity Price Volatility and Export Revenue
items: Gender-Responsive Budgeting in African Public Finance
items: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Programmes for Small-Scale Coffee Farmers in Ethiopia
items: Linking Giants with Mites
items: Innovations in Agricultural Practices and Their Macro-Economic Impacts on Southern African Regions
items: Digital Literacy Programmes and Employment Opportunities Among Nigerian Youth
items: Entrepreneurship Dynamics in Lagos's Informal Sector
items: Digital Financial Services and Savings Patterns Among Nigerian Urban Households
items: Integration Programmes for Nigerian Healthcare Migrant Nurses and Their Impact on Local Capacity Building and Patient Care Standards in Nigeria 2009
items: Microfinance Institutions and Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopian Development Landscape
items: Investment Climate and FDI Attraction in Mozambique

Disability and Economic Exclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
type: item
description: This article examines Disability and Economic Exclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Employment, Education, and Social Protection: Towards Sustainable Development Goals with a focused emphasis on Nigeria 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sub-Saharan Africa Employment
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa Employment Education
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subject: Social Protection Towards
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subject: Protection Towards Sustainable
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subject: Towards Sustainable Development
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subject: Sustainable Development Goals
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-05-07
publication date: 2022-05-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19554144

The Effectiveness of Cash Transfer Programmes
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description: This article examines The Effectiveness of Cash Transfer Programmes: Evidence from East African Countries: A Critical Examination with a focused emphasis on Tanzania 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cash Transfer Programmes
  topic: keywords
subject: Transfer Programmes Evidence
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subject: East African Countries
  topic: keywords
subject: Cash Transfer
  topic: keywords
subject: Transfer Programmes
  topic: keywords
subject: Programmes Evidence
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-07-07
publication date: 2021-07-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549808

Public Investment and Growth Multipliers in Low-Income African Countries
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description: This article examines Public Investment and Growth Multipliers in Low-Income African Countries: Institutional Dimensions and Reform Pathways with a focused emphasis on Senegal 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Low-Income African Countries
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subject: African Countries Institutional
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subject: Countries Institutional Dimensions
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subject: Public Investment
  topic: keywords
subject: Growth Multipliers
  topic: keywords
subject: Low-Income African
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 AJBE-LabourEcon https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-06-20
publication date: 2023-06-20
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549458

Public Investment and Growth Multipliers in Low-Income African Countries
type: item
description: This article examines Public Investment and Growth Multipliers in Low-Income African Countries: Institutional Dimensions and Reform Pathways with a focused emphasis on Senegal 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Low-Income African Countries
  topic: keywords
subject: African Countries Institutional
  topic: keywords
subject: Countries Institutional Dimensions
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Investment
  topic: keywords
subject: Growth Multipliers
  topic: keywords
subject: Low-Income African
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-11-15
publication date: 2023-11-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549458

Consumer Finance and Predatory Lending in African Urban Markets
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description: This article examines Consumer Finance and Predatory Lending in African Urban Markets: Evidence from South Sudan with a focused emphasis on South Sudan 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Urban Markets
  topic: keywords
subject: Urban Markets Evidence
  topic: keywords
subject: Consumer Finance
  topic: keywords
subject: Predatory Lending
  topic: keywords
subject: African Urban
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subject: Urban Markets
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-08-26
publication date: 2026-08-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19548941

Water and Sanitation Access
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description: This article examines Water and Sanitation Access: Inequality, Financing, and Urban-Rural Disparities: Power, Agency, and Structural Change with a focused emphasis on Equatorial Guinea 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sanitation Access Inequality
  topic: keywords
subject: Access Inequality Financing
  topic: keywords
subject: Urban-Rural Disparities Power
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subject: Disparities Power Agency
  topic: keywords
subject: Sanitation Access
  topic: keywords
subject: Access Inequality
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-05-05
publication date: 2023-05-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19548643

Ethnicity, Favouritism, and Resource Allocation
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description: This article examines Ethnicity, Favouritism, and Resource Allocation: Evidence from East African States: Rural and Urban Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Business. It is structured as a commentary 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Resource Allocation Evidence
  topic: keywords
subject: East African States
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subject: African States Rural
  topic: keywords
subject: Ethnicity Favouritism
  topic: keywords
subject: Resource Allocation
  topic: keywords
subject: Allocation Evidence
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-01-07
publication date: 2025-01-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546452

Urban Transport Economics and Infrastructure Investment in East African Cities
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description: This article examines Urban Transport Economics and Infrastructure Investment in East African Cities: Power, Agency, and Structural Change with a focused emphasis on Senegal 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Urban Transport Economics
  topic: keywords
subject: East African Cities
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subject: African Cities Power
  topic: keywords
subject: Cities Power Agency
  topic: keywords
subject: Urban Transport
  topic: keywords
subject: Transport Economics
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-05-22
publication date: 2023-05-22
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546350

Financial Contagion and Regional Spillovers in East African Economies
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description: This article examines Financial Contagion and Regional Spillovers in East African Economies: Post-CPA and Beyond with a focused emphasis on São Tomé and Príncipe 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: East African Economies
  topic: keywords
subject: African Economies Post-CPA
  topic: keywords
subject: Financial Contagion
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subject: Regional Spillovers
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subject: East African
  topic: keywords
subject: African Economies
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-08-07
publication date: 2021-08-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545993

Aid Coordination in Fragile States
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description: This article examines Aid Coordination in Fragile States: Donor Proliferation, Fragmentation, and Transaction Costs: Post-CPA and Beyond with a focused emphasis on Tanzania 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Fragile States Donor
  topic: keywords
subject: States Donor Proliferation
  topic: keywords
subject: Donor Proliferation Fragmentation
  topic: keywords
subject: Transaction Costs Post-CPA
  topic: keywords
subject: Aid Coordination
  topic: keywords
subject: Fragile States
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-06-20
publication date: 2026-06-20
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545788

Agricultural Insurance and Risk Management for East African Smallholders
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description: This article examines Agricultural Insurance and Risk Management for East African Smallholders: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis with a focused emphasis on Tunisia within the field of Business. It is structured as a working paper 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: East African Smallholders
  topic: keywords
subject: African Smallholders Theoretical
  topic: keywords
subject: Smallholders Theoretical Framework
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural Insurance
  topic: keywords
subject: Risk Management
  topic: keywords
subject: East African
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-07-03
publication date: 2026-07-03
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545353

Private Standards and Market Access for African Agricultural Exports
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description: This article examines Private Standards and Market Access for African Agricultural Exports with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Business. It is structured as a working paper 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Agricultural Exports
  topic: keywords
subject: Private Standards
  topic: keywords
subject: Market Access
  topic: keywords
subject: African Agricultural
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural Exports
  topic: keywords
subject: Private
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-01-28
publication date: 2025-01-28
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544582

The Sharing Economy and Informal Sector in African Urban Contexts
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description: This article examines The Sharing Economy and Informal Sector in African Urban Contexts: From Theory to Practice with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of Business. It is structured as a conference paper 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Urban Contexts
  topic: keywords
subject: Sharing Economy
  topic: keywords
subject: Informal Sector
  topic: keywords
subject: African Urban
  topic: keywords
subject: Urban Contexts
  topic: keywords
subject: Sharing
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-12-07
publication date: 2021-12-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19542382

Microfinance Institution Performance and Social Mission Drift in Africa
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description: This article examines Microfinance Institution Performance and Social Mission Drift in Africa: Implications for Regional Integration with a focused emphasis on Nigeria 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Microfinance Institution Performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Mission Drift
  topic: keywords
subject: Microfinance Institution
  topic: keywords
subject: Institution Performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Mission
  topic: keywords
subject: Mission Drift
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-07-28
publication date: 2023-07-28
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19542074

Disability and Economic Exclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
type: item
description: This article examines Disability and Economic Exclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Employment, Education, and Social Protection: Towards Sustainable Development Goals with a focused emphasis on Senegal 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sub-Saharan Africa Employment
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa Employment Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Protection Towards
  topic: keywords
subject: Protection Towards Sustainable
  topic: keywords
subject: Towards Sustainable Development
  topic: keywords
subject: Sustainable Development Goals
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-03-06
publication date: 2024-03-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19541831

Land Reform and Agricultural Productivity in Eastern Africa
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description: This article examines Land Reform and Agricultural Productivity in Eastern Africa: Evidence and Policy: Challenges and Opportunities in the 2020s with a focused emphasis on Tunisia within the field of Business. It is structured as a commentary 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Eastern Africa Evidence
  topic: keywords
subject: Land Reform
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural Productivity
  topic: keywords
subject: Eastern Africa
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa Evidence
  topic: keywords
subject: Policy Challenges
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-10-05
publication date: 2026-10-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19537587

Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth
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description: This article examines Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth: Africa's Youth Bulge as Development Opportunity: A South Sudan Case Study with a focused emphasis on South Sudan 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Economic Growth Africa
  topic: keywords
subject: Growth Africa s
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa s Youth
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subject: s Youth Bulge
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subject: South Sudan Case
  topic: keywords
subject: Sudan Case Study
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-05-12
publication date: 2026-05-12
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19537122

Agricultural Commodity Exchanges in East Africa
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description: This article examines Agricultural Commodity Exchanges in East Africa: Ethiopia ECX, AFEX, and Market Development: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Commodity Exchanges
  topic: keywords
subject: East Africa Ethiopia
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subject: Africa Ethiopia ECX
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subject: Ethiopia ECX AFEX
  topic: keywords
subject: Market Development Lessons
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural Commodity
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-06-15
publication date: 2024-06-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19529465

Commodity Price Volatility and Export Revenue
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description: This article examines Commodity Price Volatility and Export Revenue: Managing Boom-Bust Cycles in Africa: Multi-Level Governance Perspectives with a focused emphasis on Eswatini 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Commodity Price Volatility
  topic: keywords
subject: Export Revenue Managing
  topic: keywords
subject: Revenue Managing Boom-Bust
  topic: keywords
subject: Managing Boom-Bust Cycles
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa Multi-Level Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Multi-Level Governance Perspectives
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-09-21
publication date: 2026-09-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19519646

Gender-Responsive Budgeting in African Public Finance
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description: This article examines Gender-Responsive Budgeting in African Public Finance: Progress and Persistent Gaps: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on Niger within the field of Business. It is structured as a conference paper 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Public Finance
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Finance Progress
  topic: keywords
subject: Persistent Gaps Perspectives
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender-Responsive Budgeting
  topic: keywords
subject: African Public
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Finance
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-10-21
publication date: 2021-10-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19519603

Private Standards and Market Access for African Agricultural Exports
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description: This article examines Private Standards and Market Access for African Agricultural Exports with a focused emphasis on Eritrea 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.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Agricultural Exports
  topic: keywords
subject: Private Standards
  topic: keywords
subject: Market Access
  topic: keywords
subject: African Agricultural
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural Exports
  topic: keywords
subject: Private
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-03-17
publication date: 2026-03-17
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19518609

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Programmes for Small-Scale Coffee Farmers in Ethiopia
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description: Greenhouse gas emissions from small-scale agriculture are significant in Ethiopia's coffee sector, affecting both climate change and local livelihoods. The study employed a mixed-method approach combining quantitative data analysis from surveys with qualitative insights through farmer interviews in selected regions of Ethiopia. Initial results indicate that participation in the emission reduction programme led to an average 15% increase in coffee yields per hectare, reflecting improved farming practices and soil health. The programmes have shown promise for enhancing both environmental sustainability and economic resilience among small-scale farmers in Ethiopia's coffee sector. Policy makers should prioritise scaling up these successful emission reduction programmes to cover a broader range of farmers and regions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Geography
  topic: keywords
subject: Smallholder Agriculture
  topic: keywords
subject: Carbon Footprint
  topic: keywords
subject: Sustainable Development
  topic: keywords
subject: Climate Change Adaptation
  topic: keywords
subject: Participatory Research
  topic: keywords
subject: Policy Evaluation
  topic: keywords
creator: Wossen Gizaw
creator: Fikru Desta
creator: Amsale Yohannes
creator: Teklehaimaul Dereje
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-08-27
publication date: 2012-08-27
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18974521

Linking Giants with Mites
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description: In South Africa, large firms often overlook opportunities to collaborate with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), despite potential benefits for both parties. A mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys was employed to gather insights from key stakeholders including large firm executives, SME owners, and industry experts. The research reveals that a significant proportion (75%) of SMEs in targeted sectors view collaboration with larger firms as a viable growth strategy. Interviews indicated clear interest in technology transfer and market access opportunities. This study underscores the importance of fostering collaborative environments to unlock mutual benefits for large firms and SMEs, particularly through tailored business development programmes. The findings suggest that policy initiatives should prioritise matchmaking events, technical assistance, and training programmes designed to facilitate more effective partnerships between large firms and SMEs.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Integration
  topic: keywords
subject: Mixed-Methods Approach
  topic: keywords
subject: Business Networks
  topic: keywords
subject: Small Enterprises
  topic: keywords
subject: Strategic Partnerships
  topic: keywords
subject: Entrepreneurship Theory
  topic: keywords
subject: Regional Development Strategies
  topic: keywords
creator: Nkosimpi Xulu
creator: Sello Mphuthi
creator: Makwazi Khumalo
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-09-24
publication date: 2012-09-24
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18974491

Innovations in Agricultural Practices and Their Macro-Economic Impacts on Southern African Regions
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description: The agricultural sector in Southern Africa plays a pivotal role in regional economies, particularly in Tanzania where it accounts for significant employment and contributes to GDP. However, traditional farming practices often lead to low productivity and environmental degradation. Theoretical models will be employed to analyse the impacts of these innovations on regional economies, considering factors like technological adoption rates, market access, and policy support. The framework will integrate insights from existing literature and empirical studies. The theoretical framework developed herein provides a robust foundation for understanding the potential of agricultural innovations on Southern African economies. It underscores the importance of policy interventions that facilitate technology adoption and support sustainable development strategies. Governments in Southern Africa should prioritise investments in research and development, enhance access to credit and markets, and implement policies that incentivize technological upgrades among smallholder farmers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African geography
  topic: keywords
subject: agroecology
  topic: keywords
subject: biophysical systems
  topic: keywords
subject: econometrics
  topic: keywords
subject: innovation diffusion
  topic: keywords
subject: participatory rural appraisal
  topic: keywords
subject: sustainability assessment
  topic: keywords
creator: Kamya Mponda
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-01-12
publication date: 2011-01-12
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18937770

Digital Literacy Programmes and Employment Opportunities Among Nigerian Youth
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description: Digital literacy is increasingly recognised as a critical skill for employment in the modern economy, particularly among Nigerian youth who are at an age where they transition from education to the workforce. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data on participants' digital skills, programme engagement, and subsequent job prospects. Quantitative analysis revealed that participants who completed digital literacy courses had a 25% higher likelihood of securing employment compared to those who did not participate in such programmes. Qualitative insights highlighted the importance of tailored training for specific industries. Digital literacy programmes significantly enhance youth employability by equipping them with essential skills and connecting them with potential employers. Further research is needed to optimise programme design and scale up impact. Governments, educational institutions, and private sector partners should invest in digital literacy initiatives tailored to local needs and supported by ongoing training opportunities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigerian
  topic: keywords
subject: Digital
  topic: keywords
subject: Literacy
  topic: keywords
subject: Workplace
  topic: keywords
subject: Qualitative
  topic: keywords
subject: Quantitative
  topic: keywords
subject: Engagement
  topic: keywords
creator: Nkechi Igwe
creator: Chike Obinna
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-04-10
publication date: 2011-04-10
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18937744

Entrepreneurship Dynamics in Lagos's Informal Sector
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description: Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, hosts a vibrant informal sector characterized by entrepreneurship despite regulatory constraints. Employed qualitative interviews with 50 entrepreneurs to understand their experiences, obstacles, and strategies for success within the sector's dynamics. Entrepreneurs identified regulatory compliance as a significant barrier (72% reported difficulties), while access to finance was perceived as less critical (48% cited this issue). Despite challenges, entrepreneurs demonstrate resilience and innovation in navigating informal market conditions. Policy recommendations are proposed to enhance their environment. Promote regulatory reforms that ease compliance burdens on small businesses, alongside financial inclusion programmes tailored for the sector’s needs.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Geographic
  topic: keywords
subject: African
  topic: keywords
subject: Entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: Dynamics
  topic: keywords
subject: Informal
  topic: keywords
subject: Ethnography
  topic: keywords
subject: Policy
  topic: keywords
creator: Taiwo Oluwafemi
creator: Adesina Adeyemo
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-10-15
publication date: 2010-10-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18915849

Digital Financial Services and Savings Patterns Among Nigerian Urban Households
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description: Digital financial services (DFS) have gained significant traction in Nigeria's urban households as a means to enhance access to and manage financial resources. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive insights into the use and effects of DFS in urban Nigeria. The survey revealed that approximately 35% of respondents reported increased savings when using DFS compared to traditional banking methods. DFS appear to be positively impacting household financial management, particularly in terms of savings behaviour among Nigerian urban dwellers. Given the positive findings, policymakers are encouraged to support further development and regulation of DFS services to maximise their economic benefits for urban households.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigerian
  topic: keywords
subject: DFS
  topic: keywords
subject: Savings
  topic: keywords
subject: Access
  topic: keywords
subject: Innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: Digitalization
  topic: keywords
subject: Stratification
  topic: keywords
creator: Uche Anyaere
creator: Chima Ezeigbo
creator: Ikechukwu Nwosu
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-04-04
publication date: 2010-04-04
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18915821

Integration Programmes for Nigerian Healthcare Migrant Nurses and Their Impact on Local Capacity Building and Patient Care Standards in Nigeria 2009
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description: Integration programmes for healthcare migrant nurses have been implemented in Nigeria to address a shortage of professionals and improve patient care standards. The study utilised comparative analysis of pre- and post-integration data from three randomly selected hospitals in Nigeria to assess improvements in nurse-to-patient ratios and infection rates. A notable improvement was observed in the reduction of hospital-acquired infections by 20% among patients treated after integration programme implementation, indicating enhanced patient care standards. Integration programmes have shown promise in bolstering local healthcare capacities but require ongoing support to sustain these improvements. Further studies should explore long-term effects and sustainability of the programmes, as well as their impact on nurse retention rates.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigerian
  topic: keywords
subject: Healthcare
  topic: keywords
subject: Migration
  topic: keywords
subject: Integration
  topic: keywords
subject: Capacity
  topic: keywords
subject: Standards
  topic: keywords
subject: Comparative
  topic: keywords
creator: Chinedu Obiora
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-10-18
publication date: 2009-10-18
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18898982

Microfinance Institutions and Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopian Development Landscape
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description: Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have emerged as a significant component of financial services in Ethiopia's development landscape, particularly for women entrepreneurs who face unique challenges and opportunities. The study will employ a comprehensive review of existing literature to construct a robust theoretical model that integrates microfinance practices with broader economic and social factors affecting female entrepreneurship in Ethiopia. This theoretical framework highlights the potential of MFIs as a mechanism for enhancing economic empowerment among Ethiopian women entrepreneurs, but also underscores the need for tailored interventions and supportive policies. Policy makers should prioritise the development of targeted microfinance programmes that address specific challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Ethiopia. Microfinance Institutions, Women Entrepreneurs, Financial Empowerment, Development Policy
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African economics
  topic: keywords
subject: feminist theory
  topic: keywords
subject: microfinance
  topic: keywords
subject: participatory methods
  topic: keywords
subject: gender dynamics
  topic: keywords
subject: social capital
  topic: keywords
subject: empowerment models
  topic: keywords
creator: Fekadu Amsalu
creator: Mulu Gebrha
creator: Seyfu Assefa
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-12-13
publication date: 2009-12-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18898934

Investment Climate and FDI Attraction in Mozambique
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description: Investment climate in Mozambique has been a subject of interest due to its strategic location and potential for economic growth. A survey approach was employed to gather insights from various stakeholders including investors, policymakers, and industry experts. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The analysis revealed that infrastructure development is the most critical factor for FDI attraction in Mozambique, with a significant proportion (75%) of respondents citing it as crucial. While the investment climate has shown positive signs, there are still challenges such as regulatory uncertainty and limited access to finance. Recommendations focus on improving infrastructure and enhancing investor confidence through better regulatory frameworks. Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations for capacity building in key sectors, improve transparency in regulations, and provide incentives for foreign investors. Investment Climate, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Mozambique, Survey Research
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sub-Saharan
  topic: keywords
subject: 营商环境
  topic: keywords
subject: stakeholder analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: economic geography
  topic: keywords
subject: contingent valuation
  topic: keywords
subject: institutional quality
  topic: keywords
subject: business environment assessment
  topic: keywords
creator: Machicao Manjima
creator: Namulane Nhamoana
rights: Copyright (c) 2008 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2008-04-07
publication date: 2008-04-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18880516