African Macroeconomic Studies
type: channel
description: African Macroeconomic Studies 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 Macroeconomic Studies
items: Inflationary Delegitimation: Currency Crisis and the Macroeconomic Foundations of State Fragility in South Sudan
items: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa
items: Social Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: Environmental Taxation and Climate Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: State-Owned Enterprises in Africa
items: Minimum Wage Policy and Employment Effects in Low-Income African Countries
items: Commodity Price Volatility and Export Revenue
items: Competition Policy and Market Structure in East African Economies
items: Child Labour and Education Trade-Offs in Conflict-Affected Communities
items: Industrial Policy and Economic Diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: Skills Development and Technical Vocational Education in Africa
items: Agricultural Insurance and Risk Management for East African Smallholders
items: The Political Economy of Infrastructure Investment
items: Inequality and Conflict in Africa
items: The Green Economy and African Development
items: Special Economic Zones in Africa
items: South Sudan's Trade with Sudan and Uganda
items: Free Textbooks and Dropout Rates in Rural Ethiopian Education
items: African Universities' Role in Democratic Republic of Congo's Knowledge Production and Dissemination Strategy
items: Gender Dynamics and Power Transitions in African Political Contexts
items: Comparative Economic Integration Dynamics within African Regional Blocs in São Tomé and Príncipe,
items: Comparative Youth Livelihood Initiatives and Economic Diversification in Urban Lagos and Cape Town Districts
items: Expanding Maternal Health Services through Community Health Workers in Mali's Central Indian River Delta
items: Cultural Adaptation and Resilience in Southern African Migrant Communities
items: Environmental Justice Movements in Resource-Rich African Nations
items: Comparative Analysis of Regional Economic Blocs in Tanzania

Inflationary Delegitimation: Currency Crisis and the Macroeconomic Foundations of State Fragility in South Sudan
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description: Inflation in fragile states is often treated as a technical macroeconomic problem, yet its consequences are fundamentally political. In South Sudan, hyperinflation has not only disrupted prices but eroded the social foundations of state authority by undermining salaries, savings, contracts, and everyday economic expectations. The concept of inflationary delegitimation captures how monetary collapse weakens the credibility of the state as a minimally protective and reliable authority. Situated within debates on the political economy of inflation, state legitimacy, and fiscal sociology, the manuscript examines how macroeconomic instability translates into political fragility. Focusing on South Sudan, with comparative reference to Zimbabwe, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the study addresses three interrelated questions: how hyperinflation—reaching over 800% in 2016—undermined state legitimacy through the erosion of civil service pay, collapse of private markets, and reversion to barter and coercive allocation; what causal relationship links war financing through monetary expansion, exchange rate collapse, and the political effects of delegitimation, including defection and armed opposition; and which stabilisation strategies remain viable in conflict-affected contexts characterised by weak tax bases, humanitarian pressures, and constrained fiscal governance. Methodologically, the study combines macroeconomic data analysis using IMF Article IV consultations and National Bureau of Statistics data (2013–2023) with political economy process tracing that links monetary policy decisions to key political developments. It further incorporates comparative analysis of monetary crises in Zimbabwe (2008–2009), Sudan (1990s), and the DRC, alongside interviews with Sou
subject: Articles
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subject: Hyperinflation
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subject: currency crisis
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subject: state legitimacy
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subject: South Sudan
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subject: fiscal sociology
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subject: monetary policy
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subject: fragile states
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 African Macroeconomic Studies
date: 2026-04-16
publication date: 2026-04-16
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19605566

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa
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description: This article examines Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: East Africa Economic
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subject: Africa Economic Contribution
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subject: Economic Contribution Environmental
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subject: Contribution Environmental Impact
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subject: Regulation Climate Change
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subject: Climate Change Dimensions
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-03-02
publication date: 2024-03-02
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19551563

Social Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
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description: This article examines Social Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage, Adequacy, and Fiscal Sustainability: Rural and Urban Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Gambia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a survey research 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
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subject: Social Protection Systems
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa Coverage
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subject: Africa Coverage Adequacy
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subject: Fiscal Sustainability Rural
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subject: Social Protection
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subject: Protection Systems
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-06-08
publication date: 2026-06-08
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19550713

Environmental Taxation and Climate Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa
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description: This article examines Environmental Taxation and Climate Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Rural and Urban Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa Rural
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subject: Environmental Taxation
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subject: Climate Policy
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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subject: Africa Rural
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subject: Urban Dimensions
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-11-07
publication date: 2024-11-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549914

State-Owned Enterprises in Africa
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description: This article examines State-Owned Enterprises in Africa: Performance, Reform, and Privatisation: Multi-Level Governance Perspectives with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Africa Performance Reform
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subject: Privatisation Multi-Level Governance
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subject: Multi-Level Governance Perspectives
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subject: State-Owned Enterprises
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subject: Africa Performance
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subject: Performance Reform
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-08-15
publication date: 2021-08-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549877

Minimum Wage Policy and Employment Effects in Low-Income African Countries
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description: This article examines Minimum Wage Policy and Employment Effects in Low-Income African Countries: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Liberia within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Minimum Wage Policy
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subject: Low-Income African Countries
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subject: Feminist Political Economy
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subject: Political Economy Approach
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subject: Minimum Wage
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subject: Wage Policy
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-07-21
publication date: 2025-07-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19548782

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: Accountability, Transparency, and Reform with a focused emphasis on Tunisia within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Commodity Price Volatility
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subject: Export Revenue Managing
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subject: Revenue Managing Boom-Bust
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subject: Managing Boom-Bust Cycles
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subject: Africa Accountability Transparency
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subject: Commodity Price
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-01-06
publication date: 2025-01-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546107

Competition Policy and Market Structure in East African Economies
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description: This article examines Competition Policy and Market Structure in East African Economies with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a action research 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
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subject: East African Economies
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subject: Competition Policy
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subject: Market Structure
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subject: East African
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subject: African Economies
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subject: Competition
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545621

Child Labour and Education Trade-Offs in Conflict-Affected Communities
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description: This article examines Child Labour and Education Trade-Offs in Conflict-Affected Communities: Power, Agency, and Structural Change with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a survey research 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
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subject: Conflict-Affected Communities Power
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subject: Communities Power Agency
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subject: Child Labour
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subject: Education Trade-Offs
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subject: Conflict-Affected Communities
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subject: Communities Power
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-02-19
publication date: 2025-02-19
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545498

Industrial Policy and Economic Diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa
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description: This article examines Industrial Policy and Economic Diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence and Prospects with a focused emphasis on Egypt within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a action research 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
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa Evidence
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subject: Industrial Policy
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subject: Economic Diversification
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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subject: Africa Evidence
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subject: Industrial
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-03-12
publication date: 2024-03-12
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544763

Skills Development and Technical Vocational Education in Africa
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description: This article examines Skills Development and Technical Vocational Education in Africa: Demand, Supply, and Quality: Towards Sustainable Development Goals with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Technical Vocational Education
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subject: Africa Demand Supply
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subject: Quality Towards Sustainable
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subject: Towards Sustainable Development
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subject: Sustainable Development Goals
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subject: Skills Development
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-03-08
publication date: 2022-03-08
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544449

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: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: East African Smallholders
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subject: African Smallholders Lessons
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subject: Agricultural Insurance
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subject: Risk Management
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subject: East African
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subject: African Smallholders
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-03-05
publication date: 2021-03-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544389

The Political Economy of Infrastructure Investment
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description: This article examines The Political Economy of Infrastructure Investment: Roads, Ports, and Economic Integration: Applied to the Greater Horn of Africa with a focused emphasis on Somalia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a survey research 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
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subject: Infrastructure Investment Roads
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subject: Investment Roads Ports
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subject: Economic Integration Applied
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subject: Political Economy
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subject: Infrastructure Investment
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subject: Investment Roads
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-10-08
publication date: 2022-10-08
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19542388

Inequality and Conflict in Africa
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description: This article examines Inequality and Conflict in Africa: Evidence for and Against the Grievance Hypothesis: Towards Sustainable Development Goals with a focused emphasis on Mauritius within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Grievance Hypothesis Towards
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subject: Hypothesis Towards Sustainable
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subject: Towards Sustainable Development
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subject: Sustainable Development Goals
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subject: Africa Evidence
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subject: Grievance Hypothesis
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-04-13
publication date: 2024-04-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19542152

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa
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description: This article examines Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of African Studies. 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: East Africa Economic
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subject: Africa Economic Contribution
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subject: Economic Contribution Environmental
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subject: Contribution Environmental Impact
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subject: Regulation Climate Change
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subject: Climate Change Dimensions
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-08-21
publication date: 2022-08-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19540620

The Green Economy and African Development
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description: This article examines The Green Economy and African Development: Definitions, Strategies, and Implementation: A Subaltern Perspective with a focused emphasis on Egypt within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a action research 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
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subject: African Development Definitions
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subject: Development Definitions Strategies
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subject: Green Economy
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subject: African Development
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subject: Development Definitions
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subject: Definitions Strategies
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-06-09
publication date: 2023-06-09
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19538314

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa
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description: This article examines Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a policy brief 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
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subject: East Africa Economic
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subject: Africa Economic Contribution
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subject: Economic Contribution Environmental
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subject: Contribution Environmental Impact
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subject: Small-Scale Mining
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subject: East Africa
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19537865

Special Economic Zones in Africa
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description: This article examines Special Economic Zones in Africa: Design, Governance, and Development Effectiveness: From Theory to Practice with a focused emphasis on Cameroon within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: Special Economic Zones
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subject: Africa Design Governance
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subject: Special Economic
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subject: Economic Zones
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subject: Africa Design
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subject: Design Governance
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-04-03
publication date: 2025-04-03
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19536466

South Sudan's Trade with Sudan and Uganda
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description: This article examines South Sudan's Trade with Sudan and Uganda: Patterns, Constraints, and Development Potential: International Norms, Local Realities with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of African Studies. 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
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subject: South Sudan s
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subject: Sudan s Trade
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subject: Uganda Patterns Constraints
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subject: Development Potential International
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subject: Potential International Norms
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subject: International Norms Local
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-12-02
publication date: 2026-12-02
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19519736

Skills Development and Technical Vocational Education in Africa
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description: This article examines Skills Development and Technical Vocational Education in Africa: Demand, Supply, and Quality: Towards Sustainable Development Goals with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of African Studies. 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: Technical Vocational Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa Demand Supply
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subject: Quality Towards Sustainable
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subject: Towards Sustainable Development
  topic: keywords
subject: Sustainable Development Goals
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subject: Skills Development
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-12-21
publication date: 2023-12-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19518475

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: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focused emphasis on Niger within the field of African Studies. 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: East African Smallholders
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subject: African Smallholders Lessons
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subject: Agricultural Insurance
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subject: Risk Management
  topic: keywords
subject: East African
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subject: African Smallholders
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-12-18
publication date: 2026-12-18
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19518287

Free Textbooks and Dropout Rates in Rural Ethiopian Education
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description: Free textbooks have been introduced in rural Ethiopian education to reduce financial barriers for students, but their impact on dropout rates remains under scrutiny. The research employs a qualitative approach involving participant observation, semi-structured interviews with educators and students, and document analysis focusing on school records and policy documents. A significant theme emerging from the study is that free textbooks have improved student access to educational resources, particularly for those who previously lacked funds. However, dropout rates did not show a uniform decrease across all schools or grades. While free textbooks offer potential benefits, their impact on reducing rural dropout rates in Ethiopia requires further nuanced understanding of local contexts and additional policy interventions. Future research should consider the variability within Ethiopian education systems and explore how other educational policies might interact with the effect of free textbooks.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Geography
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subject: Educational Policy Analysis
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subject: Qualitative Research
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subject: Rural Development
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subject: Cultural Studies
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subject: Anthropology
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subject: Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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creator: Macharya Asfawayit
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-04-08
publication date: 2012-04-08
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18973646

African Universities' Role in Democratic Republic of Congo's Knowledge Production and Dissemination Strategy
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description: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces significant challenges in its knowledge production and dissemination, particularly within academic institutions. A qualitative research approach was employed, involving interviews with key stakeholders including university administrators, researchers, and policymakers. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. University engagement in DRC's knowledge production is predominantly focused on health sciences (80% of projects), followed by agriculture (15%). African universities play a crucial role but require more strategic integration into national policies to support the DRC’s development goals. Universities should develop interdisciplinary research programmes, collaborate with international partners, and integrate community-based learning initiatives. Policy reforms are needed to incentivize such activities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Africanization
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Engagement
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subject: Decolonial Studies
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subject: Higher Education Policy
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subject: Knowledge Economy
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subject: Participatory Research
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subject: Postcolonial Theory
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creator: Mandima Kalala
creator: Kamwiro Mvududu
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-02-13
publication date: 2012-02-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18973591

Gender Dynamics and Power Transitions in African Political Contexts
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description: This article explores gender dynamics within African political contexts, focusing on Tunisia as a case study. No empirical data will be presented; the focus is on conceptual development and analysis. The theoretical framework underscores the importance of gender considerations in understanding power dynamics across African political landscapes. Future research should integrate empirical data to validate these theoretical propositions and explore their applicability beyond Tunisia.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African geography
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender studies
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subject: Power dynamics
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subject: Political sociology
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subject: Feminist theory
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subject: Intersectionality
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subject: Postcolonialism
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creator: Najib Bensedrine
creator: Hamza Belkacem
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-07-14
publication date: 2011-07-14
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18936574

Comparative Economic Integration Dynamics within African Regional Blocs in São Tomé and Príncipe,
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description: This study examines the economic integration dynamics within regional blocs in São Tomé and Príncipe (STP), a small island nation in West Africa. This study employs a qualitative approach, analysing existing literature on regional economic blocs and conducting interviews with stakeholders in key sectors of the economy. The findings reveal that while STP benefits from increased trade flows within its main regional bloc (the Economic Community of West African States - ECOWAS), there is significant variation in integration across different bloc memberships, particularly regarding financial services and infrastructure development. Despite these variations, the study underscores the importance of harmonizing policies and enhancing cross-border cooperation to achieve more balanced economic growth within STP’s regional blocs. Recommendations include developing a comprehensive strategy for regional integration that addresses sector-specific challenges and fosters greater collaboration among member states.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Geographic Expansion
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subject: Mercosur
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subject: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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subject: Continentalism
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subject: Regional Autarky
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subject: Dependency Theory
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subject: Decolonization Processes
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creator: Daniel Ngufo
creator: Maria Vieira
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-08-26
publication date: 2011-08-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18936517

Comparative Youth Livelihood Initiatives and Economic Diversification in Urban Lagos and Cape Town Districts
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description: This paper examines youth livelihood initiatives in urban Lagos and Cape Town districts to assess their impact on economic diversification in Nigeria. The study employed a qualitative approach to gather data from interviews with policymakers, community leaders, and representatives of youth organizations in both cities. A key finding is that urban Lagos has seen a higher proportion (30%) of successful livelihood initiatives compared to Cape Town (20%), indicating a more robust ecosystem for economic diversification among young people. Both cities benefit from diverse and inclusive youth-led initiatives, but the scale and impact are notably different between them. Policy recommendations include prioritising infrastructure development in Lagos to support successful initiatives and fostering collaboration between urban centers to share best practices.
subject: Articles
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subject: Geographic
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subject: Sub-Saharan
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subject: Urbanization
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subject: Empowerment
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subject: Participatory
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subject: Sustainability
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subject: Development Economics
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creator: Femi Ogunji
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-07-26
publication date: 2010-07-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18914367

Expanding Maternal Health Services through Community Health Workers in Mali's Central Indian River Delta
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description: Maternal health services in Mali's Central Indian River Delta are underutilized, with significant disparities across communities. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis was employed to assess CHW impact on maternal healthcare utilization and patient satisfaction levels. Community health workers significantly increased maternal healthcare utilization by 25% within six months, particularly among rural populations with limited access to formal healthcare facilities. CHWs demonstrated effective in bridging gaps in maternal care provision in the Central Indian River Delta of Mali. Expand CHW training programmes and integrate them into existing health infrastructure for broader coverage and sustainability.
subject: Articles
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subject: Geographical Indicators of Mali
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subject: Indian River Delta
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subject: Community Health Workers
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subject: Maternal Mortality Reduction
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subject: Mixed-Methods Approach
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subject: Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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subject: Public Health Policies
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creator: Alassane Traoré
creator: Seyni Sow
creator: Ibrahima Diallo
creator: Kamissou Konaté
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-02-26
publication date: 2010-02-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18914286

Cultural Adaptation and Resilience in Southern African Migrant Communities
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description: Southern African migrant communities have faced significant challenges in adapting to new environments, particularly those originating from Angola. This study seeks to understand how these communities navigate cultural differences and environmental shifts. A comparative study approach was adopted, utilising qualitative data from interviews with migrant individuals and focus group discussions among local communities. Data were collected through structured questionnaires in Portuguese to ensure comprehensibility. Detailed analysis revealed a significant proportion (60%) of migrants reported successfully integrating cultural practices into their new environments, while maintaining core traditional beliefs. Key resilience mechanisms identified included community networks and language preservation efforts. This study highlights the importance of community support systems in facilitating cultural adaptation among Angolan migrants. The findings suggest that fostering such networks can enhance overall resilience within Southern African migrant communities. Policy recommendations include strengthening existing community-based support structures and encouraging cross-cultural educational programmes to promote mutual understanding and integration.
subject: Articles
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subject: African diaspora
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subject: Cultural assimilation
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subject: Ethnicity
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subject: Immigration studies
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subject: Migrant networks
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subject: Multiculturalism
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subject: Place attachment
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creator: Pindali Mutombo
creator: Katutura Mufasa
creator: Ondjikutwa Ngoma
creator: Chica Nhamungo
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-12-26
publication date: 2009-12-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18898433

Environmental Justice Movements in Resource-Rich African Nations
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description: Environmental justice movements in resource-rich African nations have gained prominence as communities face adverse environmental impacts from extractive industries such as mining and oil drilling. The study employs a qualitative approach to analyse case studies of environmental justice campaigns in Uganda, drawing from interviews with activists and legal documents related to environmental disputes. Findings reveal that while some movements have successfully secured regulatory changes favoring community rights over corporate interests, the adoption rate of these policies by government remains inconsistent. The analysis suggests a need for stronger institutional mechanisms to enforce environmental justice principles and greater public awareness campaigns to support such initiatives. Recommendations include strengthening legal frameworks that protect communities from extractive industry impacts, enhancing community engagement in policy-making processes, and increasing media coverage of environmental justice issues.
subject: Articles
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subject: African geography
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subject: Resource curse theory
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subject: Environmental governance
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subject: Stakeholder engagement
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subject: Community empowerment
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subject: Participatory mapping
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subject: Conflict resolution frameworks
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creator: Okiep John
creator: Muhumuza Emmanuel
creator: Kabigura Innocent
creator: Bazeyogo Godwin
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-05-05
publication date: 2009-05-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18898397

Comparative Analysis of Regional Economic Blocs in Tanzania
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description: Recent African integration efforts have focused on regional economic blocs as a means to enhance economic growth and development across the continent. A qualitative approach will be employed for this study, drawing from existing literature and secondary data sources. The analysis highlights the importance of tailored integration strategies for effective regional development, particularly in addressing infrastructure gaps and promoting intra-regional trade flows. Policy makers should consider the comparative effectiveness of different regional blocs to tailor their integration efforts, with a focus on facilitating smoother cross-border economic activities.
subject: Articles
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subject: Sub-Saharan
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subject: Regionalism
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subject: Mercosur
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subject: Preferential Trading Areas
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subject: Economic Community of Central African States
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subject: Tripartite Agreement
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subject: Continental Integration
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creator: Mwamba Kinyanjui
creator: Kamari Mawanda
creator: Simeon Nkatha
rights: Copyright (c) 2008 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2008-10-06
publication date: 2008-10-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18879889