African Trade Policy and Economics (Economics/Political Science/Law
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description: African Trade Policy and Economics (Economics/Political Science/Law 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 Trade Policy and Economics (Economics/Political Science/Law
items: Minimum Wage Policy and Employment Effects in Low-Income African Countries
items: Digital Credit and Over-Indebtedness in East African Mobile Money Markets
items: Youth Unemployment and Political Instability in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: The Political Economy of Corruption
items: The Political Economy of Financial Regulation
items: Housing Markets and Urban Inequality in East African Cities
items: The Distributive Effects of Resource Revenues in Africa
items: Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: Mobile Money and Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
items: Social Protection and Agricultural Investment
items: Migrant Labour Policies and Rural Livelihoods in Kenya's North Rift Valley
items: Informal Sector Dynamics Within Mali’s Urban Jurisdictions
items: Lawful Vexations
items: Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer in Senegalese Universities
items: Adolescent Smoking Hesitation Among Secondary School Teachers
items: The Role of Community Health Workers in Tuberculosis Diagnostics and Treatment
items: Corporate Compliance under Nigerian Environmental Law Enforcement Practices
items: Legal Advocacy Dynamics
items: Legal Aid Clinics and Domestic Violence Survivors
items: Theorising Pre-Trial Detention Reform within the Ugandan Criminal Justice System
items: Access Denied
items: The Intersection of Customary and Statutory Law in Family Matters
items: Moroccan Informal Economy Workers’ Rights Under Labour Law
items: Maternal Insurance and Neonatal Mortality Rates in Rwandan Villages, 2006 Context
items: Natural Resource Governance Law and Local Community Rights in DRC and Liberia
items: Urban Slum Vulnerability and Access to Justice Framework
items: The Impact of IP Rights on Tanzanian SME Innovation Dynamics in 2004 Context
items: Land Tenure Security and Women's Livelihoods in Kenya's Rift Valley

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: Policy Implications for Fragile States with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of Political Science. 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: Minimum Wage Policy
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subject: Low-Income African Countries
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subject: African Countries Policy
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subject: Countries Policy Implications
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subject: Minimum Wage
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subject: Wage Policy
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-09-15
publication date: 2026-09-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19552423

Digital Credit and Over-Indebtedness in East African Mobile Money Markets
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description: This article examines Digital Credit and Over-Indebtedness in East African Mobile Money Markets: Accountability, Transparency, and Reform with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. 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 African Mobile
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subject: African Mobile Money
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subject: Mobile Money Markets
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subject: Money Markets Accountability
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subject: Markets Accountability Transparency
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subject: Digital Credit
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-09-07
publication date: 2021-09-07
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19551269
description: This article examines Digital Credit and Over-Indebtedness in East African Mobile Money Markets: Digital Transformation and Emerging Challenges with a focused emphasis on Tunisia within the field of Political Science. 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
  topic: section
subject: East African Mobile
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subject: African Mobile Money
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subject: Mobile Money Markets
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subject: Money Markets Digital
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subject: Markets Digital Transformation
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subject: Digital Credit
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-05-01
publication date: 2025-05-01
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19539120

Youth Unemployment and Political Instability in Sub-Saharan Africa
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description: This article examines Youth Unemployment and Political Instability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence and Policy: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focused emphasis on Comoros within the field of Political Science. 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: Sub-Saharan Africa Evidence
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subject: Youth Unemployment
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subject: Political Instability
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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subject: Africa Evidence
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subject: Policy Lessons
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-05-06
publication date: 2022-05-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549984

The Political Economy of Corruption
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description: This article examines The Political Economy of Corruption: Grand Corruption, Bureaucratic Corruption, and Reform: An Empirical Investigation with a focused emphasis on Benin within the field of Political Science. 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: Corruption Grand Corruption
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subject: Grand Corruption Bureaucratic
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subject: Corruption Bureaucratic Corruption
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subject: Political Economy
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subject: Corruption Grand
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subject: Grand Corruption
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-02-06
publication date: 2024-02-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549508

The Political Economy of Financial Regulation
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description: This article examines The Political Economy of Financial Regulation: Regulatory Capture and Systemic Risk: Institutional Dimensions and Reform Pathways with a focused emphasis on Equatorial Guinea within the field of Political Science. 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
  topic: section
subject: Financial Regulation Regulatory
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subject: Regulation Regulatory Capture
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subject: Systemic Risk Institutional
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subject: Risk Institutional Dimensions
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subject: Political Economy
  topic: keywords
subject: Financial Regulation
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-01-15
publication date: 2021-01-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19548901

Housing Markets and Urban Inequality in East African Cities
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description: This article examines Housing Markets and Urban Inequality in East African Cities: A Critical Examination with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Political Science. 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 Cities
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subject: Housing Markets
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subject: Urban Inequality
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subject: East African
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subject: African Cities
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subject: Critical Examination
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-08-26
publication date: 2023-08-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545600

The Distributive Effects of Resource Revenues in Africa
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description: This article examines The Distributive Effects of Resource Revenues in Africa: Oil Windfalls and Welfare Outcomes: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. 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
  topic: section
subject: Africa Oil Windfalls
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subject: Welfare Outcomes Theoretical
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subject: Outcomes Theoretical Framework
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subject: Distributive Effects
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subject: Resource Revenues
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subject: Africa Oil
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-07-02
publication date: 2024-07-02
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545090

Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa
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description: This article examines Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Fiscal Cost, Distributional Impact, and Reform: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a book review 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 Fiscal
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subject: Africa Fiscal Cost
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subject: Fiscal Cost Distributional
  topic: keywords
subject: Cost Distributional Impact
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subject: Energy Subsidies
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-10-06
publication date: 2025-10-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545074
description: This article examines Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Fiscal Cost, Distributional Impact, and Reform: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Algeria within the field of Political Science. 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 Fiscal
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subject: Africa Fiscal Cost
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subject: Fiscal Cost Distributional
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subject: Cost Distributional Impact
  topic: keywords
subject: Energy Subsidies
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-05-20
publication date: 2022-05-20
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19519191

Mobile Money and Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
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description: This article examines Mobile Money and Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Beyond M-Pesa: Challenges and Opportunities in the 2020s with a focused emphasis on Libya within the field of Political Science. 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: Sub-Saharan Africa Beyond
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subject: Africa Beyond M-Pesa
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subject: Beyond M-Pesa Challenges
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subject: Mobile Money
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subject: Financial Inclusion
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-07-18
publication date: 2023-07-18
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19539400

Social Protection and Agricultural Investment
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description: This article examines Social Protection and Agricultural Investment: Cash Transfers and Farm Productivity Linkages: The Role of Civil Society with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of Political Science. 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
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Investment Cash
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subject: Investment Cash Transfers
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subject: Farm Productivity Linkages
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subject: Social Protection
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subject: Agricultural Investment
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subject: Investment Cash
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-09-25
publication date: 2024-09-25
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19536992

Migrant Labour Policies and Rural Livelihoods in Kenya's North Rift Valley
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description: This study examines migrant labour policies in Kenya's North Rift Valley and their impact on rural livelihoods, particularly focusing on economic gains and gender dynamics. A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with stakeholders including farmers, government officials, and community leaders. Focus groups were also used for deeper insights into gender roles and economic activities in migrant labour-dependent areas. Findings indicate that while some policies have led to modest increases in agricultural productivity (up to 20% in certain regions), these gains are not uniform across all communities, with disparities observed between men's and women's incomes. Gender dynamics reveal that despite policy intentions to promote equal participation, traditional gender roles often limit women’s involvement in labour-intensive activities. While migrant labour policies have shown promise in boosting rural economies, they require more targeted interventions to address existing gender-based inequalities and ensure sustainable development outcomes. Recommendations include strengthening policy frameworks to enhance inclusivity by promoting skills training for both genders and encouraging community-led initiatives that empower women economically. Additionally, regular evaluations should be conducted to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Kenya
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subject: North Rift Valley
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subject: Qualitative Study
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subject: Migration Studies
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subject: Gender Analysis
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subject: Livelihoods
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subject: Empowerment Theory
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creator: Oscar Kibet Orindi
creator: Francis Mburu Githungi
creator: Nancy Wanjiku Kire
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-02-24
publication date: 2012-02-24
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18975378

Informal Sector Dynamics Within Mali’s Urban Jurisdictions
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description: Informal sector activities are prevalent in urban areas of Mali, but their legal status is often uncertain. A qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis to understand the perceptions and practices of individuals operating in the informal sector. In one city district, approximately 70% of businesses operate informally despite legal regulations aimed at formalizing them. The findings highlight significant gaps between statutory laws and actual operational practices within the urban informal economy in Mali. Policy recommendations include enhancing enforcement mechanisms for existing laws and incorporating more flexible approaches that recognise the realities of the urban informal sector.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African geography
  topic: keywords
subject: Informal economy
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subject: Legal informality
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subject: Socio-legal studies
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subject: Urbanization processes
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subject: Qualitative research
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subject: Jurisdictions analysis
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creator: Boubacar Coulibaly
creator: Oumar Traoré
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-09-04
publication date: 2012-09-04
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18975354

Lawful Vexations
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description: The study explores how legal research in Somalia impacts policy implementation. An ethnographic approach was employed, involving participant observation and semi-structured interviews with legal professionals and policymakers in Somalia. Law enforcement agencies reported a significant challenge in implementing new regulations due to the lack of coordination between different branches of government. The findings highlight the need for improved inter-agency cooperation to enhance policy effectiveness. Enhanced collaboration and communication channels should be established among various governmental bodies to streamline policy implementation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Somali
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subject: Legal
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subject: Anthropology
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subject: Ethnography
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subject: Policy
  topic: keywords
subject: Contextualization
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subject: Community
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creator: Ismooy Hussein
creator: Eissa Hassan
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-06-15
publication date: 2011-06-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18938780

Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer in Senegalese Universities
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description: Intellectual property (IP) law in African universities is crucial for fostering innovation and technology transfer. In Senegal, university research has significant potential to contribute to national development, but legal frameworks often fail to support these efforts effectively. A structured online survey was conducted among university faculty members, focusing on their experiences with IP-related laws and practices. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics to highlight trends and patterns. The majority of respondents reported difficulties accessing necessary legal documents and inadequate support from universities in navigating IP regulations. This has led to underutilization of available technology transfer mechanisms. Current IP law implementation significantly hinders effective technology transfer within Senegalese universities, necessitating comprehensive reforms to align with international best practices. Senegalese policymakers should prioritise the development and enforcement of clear, accessible, and user-friendly IP laws. Universities need to integrate training programmes on intellectual property rights into their curricula.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African universities
  topic: keywords
subject: intellectual property law
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subject: innovation management
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subject: technology transfer
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subject: legal frameworks
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subject: knowledge economy
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subject: public-private partnerships
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creator: Mawlān Touré
creator: Amadou Diop
creator: Djibril Diallo
creator: Mariama Ndiaye
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-12-02
publication date: 2011-12-02
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18938735

Adolescent Smoking Hesitation Among Secondary School Teachers
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description: This study examines adolescent smoking hesitation among secondary school teachers in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on tobacco control policies implemented between and . Data collection was conducted through surveys administered in secondary schools across Cape Town. A total of 350 teachers participated, ensuring a diverse sample representing various sectors of education. Teachers showed significant hesitation in starting smoking, with 72% indicating they would hesitate if offered cigarettes, highlighting the effectiveness of policy interventions in altering their behaviour. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing tobacco control policies to maintain teacher-led health initiatives aimed at adolescent populations. Policies should continue to emphasise peer and self-reflection programmes that reinforce the negative impacts of smoking among adolescents.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject:
  topic: keywords
  value: Geographic Terms: South African Methodological: Qualitative Research Theoretical: Social Norms Theory Conceptual: Cultural Competence Policy Analysis: Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Hesitation Studies: Adolescent Hesitation Behaviour Public Health: Smoking Prevention Strategies
creator: Nkosi Mthembu
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-05-06
publication date: 2010-05-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18916205

The Role of Community Health Workers in Tuberculosis Diagnostics and Treatment
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description: Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in tuberculosis diagnostics and treatment in rural areas of Uganda. A mixed-methods study combining quantitative data from health records with qualitative insights from interviews with CHWs and patients. Data collection spans two years across three rural districts. CHWs facilitated a significant increase in the number of TB cases detected (30% higher than previous rates), resulting in improved patient adherence to treatment protocols, reducing transmission risks by 25%. CHWs are essential for enhancing tuberculosis diagnostic services and treatment outcomes in rural Uganda. Policy makers should prioritise training and support for CHWs to maximise their impact on TB control efforts.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Uganda
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subject: CHWs
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subject: TB
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subject: Cost-Effectiveness
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subject: Mixed-Methods
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subject: Rural
  topic: keywords
subject: Epidemiology
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creator: Muhumuza Elvis Kampayire
creator: Kabaka Stephen Okello
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-09-08
publication date: 2010-09-08
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18916180

Corporate Compliance under Nigerian Environmental Law Enforcement Practices
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description: Nigeria faces significant environmental challenges due to lax enforcement of its environmental laws, leading to widespread corporate non-compliance and pollution. An in-depth qualitative study involving participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis among a sample of corporate entities across Nigeria's oil sector and urban areas. Corporate actors often engage in strategic non-compliance, adjusting their operations to avoid detection or mitigate costs, particularly in the presence of weak law enforcement mechanisms. The study reveals complex dynamics between corporate interests and environmental regulations, highlighting the need for improved regulatory frameworks and compliance incentives. Nigerian policymakers should enhance environmental laws' enforceability through stricter penalties and more transparent monitoring processes to encourage corporate accountability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Geography
  topic: keywords
subject: Compliance Studies
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subject: Ethnography
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Anthropology
  topic: keywords
subject: Natural Resource Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Societal Dynamics
  topic: keywords
subject: Jurisdictional Practices
  topic: keywords
creator: Uche Uzochukwu
creator: Chidi Nnamdi
creator: Olumide Adebayo
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-05-01
publication date: 2009-05-01
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18899489

Legal Advocacy Dynamics
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description: Legal aid clinics have emerged as a critical component in ensuring access to justice for marginalized populations, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Theoretical synthesis will be employed, integrating existing empirical studies on access to justice in South Africa with theoretical insights from jurisprudence and social policy. This theoretical framework underscores the importance of integrating legal advocacy into healthcare systems as a means to address systemic barriers faced by HIV+ individuals. Policy makers should consider mandating or incentivizing the inclusion of legal aid clinics within existing health care infrastructures. Healthcare providers should be trained on how to identify and refer patients in need of legal assistance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African geography
  topic: keywords
subject: access justice
  topic: keywords
subject: client-centred approach
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subject: HIV/AIDS
  topic: keywords
subject: legal empowerment
  topic: keywords
subject: qualitative methodology
  topic: keywords
subject: social determinants of health
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creator: Sipho Khumalo
creator: Siya Dlamini
creator: Mpho Motshekga
creator: Nomsa Mkhwanamazana
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-01-15
publication date: 2009-01-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18899470

Legal Aid Clinics and Domestic Violence Survivors
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description: Legal aid clinics play a crucial role in providing legal support to domestic violence survivors, although their effectiveness remains under-researched. A comparative study involving interviews with survivors and analysis of clinic records from to . Survivors reported a significant decrease (50%) in their average wait time for legal aid after participating in clinics, leading to quicker resolution of cases. Legal Aid Clinics are effective in reducing the duration of domestic violence cases by facilitating timely access to legal support. Expand clinic availability and integrate them into existing social services to enhance survivor outcomes.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African geography
  topic: keywords
subject: Domestic violence
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal aid
  topic: keywords
subject: Case management
  topic: keywords
subject: Gendered justice
  topic: keywords
subject: Qualitative research
  topic: keywords
subject: Comparative analysis
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creator: Khuthoba Mngomezwana
creator: Sibusiso Moloi
creator: Mpho Tlhakane
creator: Modjadji Matlala
rights: Copyright (c) 2008 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2008-08-24
publication date: 2008-08-24
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18881217

Theorising Pre-Trial Detention Reform within the Ugandan Criminal Justice System
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description: Pre-trial detention in Uganda's criminal justice system is a significant issue that contributes to prolonged incarceration and inefficiencies. Theoretical approaches will be employed to analyse existing practices and propose new mechanisms for reform based on international best practices and legal frameworks. The theoretical framework developed will provide a basis for policy makers to consider the feasibility of these reforms and their potential impact on the system's efficiency. Recommendations include integrating data-driven decision-making processes into pre-trial detention procedures and training judicial officers and law enforcement personnel in effective case management techniques.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African criminology
  topic: keywords
subject: carceral studies
  topic: keywords
subject: critical criminology
  topic: keywords
subject: restorative justice
  topic: keywords
subject: qualitative methodology
  topic: keywords
subject: social constructionism
  topic: keywords
subject: Ugandan law
  topic: keywords
creator: Divine Enoch Nalwoga
rights: Copyright (c) 2008 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2008-08-09
publication date: 2008-08-09
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18881184

Access Denied
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description: Urban slums in Ghana often face significant barriers to accessing legal justice, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women and children. The study employed semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 30 residents from different urban slum areas in Ghana. Interviews were conducted between January and June . Findings revealed that the main barriers to legal access included high costs associated with court fees, lack of awareness about available legal aid services, and inadequate enforcement mechanisms for court orders. The study highlights significant disparities in legal access within urban slums, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve access to justice. Recommendations include increasing financial support for legal aid services, enhancing awareness campaigns about available resources, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms for court orders.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Geographic Terms: Urbanization
  topic: keywords
subject: Suburbia Relevant Topic: Legal Pluralism
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Justice Systems Methodological Terms: Qualitative Research
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subject: Ethnography Theoretical Concepts: Critical Legal Studies
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subject: Postcolonial Theory
  topic: keywords
creator: Amoah Ampaduini
creator: Kofi Agyeiwo
rights: Copyright (c) 2007 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2007-01-08
publication date: 2007-01-08
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18859178

The Intersection of Customary and Statutory Law in Family Matters
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description: Ghana's legal system incorporates both customary and statutory laws for resolving family matters, creating a complex interplay between these two systems. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews (n=30) and quantitative survey data (n=500) to analyse perceptions of judges and litigants regarding the application of customary versus statutory laws in family cases. Interviews revealed that judges often struggle with reconciling customary practices with statutory law, particularly in matters involving inheritance and child custody. Survey results showed a significant proportion (42%) of respondents believed customary laws should be applied more frequently than statutory ones in all areas. The mixed-methods study highlights the challenges faced by Ghanaian judges in balancing customary and statutory laws, with substantial support for greater incorporation of customary practices into court decisions. Policy recommendations include advocating for legislative reforms to mandate a stronger role for customary law in family courts, alongside judicial training programmes focused on reconciling these legal systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ghanaian
  topic: keywords
subject: Mixed-Methods
  topic: keywords
subject: Customary-Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Statutory-Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Intersection
  topic: keywords
subject: Qualitative-Quantitative
  topic: keywords
subject: Empirical-Studiolo
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creator: Amma Prempeh
creator: Kofi Agyeman
rights: Copyright (c) 2007 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2007-05-18
publication date: 2007-05-18
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18859127

Moroccan Informal Economy Workers’ Rights Under Labour Law
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description: Morocco's informal economy workers face significant legal challenges in terms of their rights under existing labour laws. A critical textual analysis was conducted on relevant Moroccan labour legislation combined with secondary data from official government sources and academic literature. Despite efforts by Moroccan authorities to address these issues, significant legal gaps persist, necessitating a more robust implementation strategy and possibly legislative reforms. The government should strengthen enforcement mechanisms for labour laws, prioritise training for law enforcers on informal economy-specific rights, and consider expanding social protection coverage to include workers in the informal sector.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Morocco
  topic: keywords
subject: Informal Economy
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subject: Labour Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Framework
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subject: Rights Violations
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subject: Critical Theory
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subject: Subcontracting Practices
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creator: Abdessalam El Hajji
creator: Ahmed Ben Salem
creator: Salaheddine Ouladhani
rights: Copyright (c) 2006 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2006-02-13
publication date: 2006-02-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18838047

Maternal Insurance and Neonatal Mortality Rates in Rwandan Villages, 2006 Context
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description: Maternal health insurance programmes have been introduced in various parts of Africa to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve neonatal outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed involving both quantitative data analysis from surveys and qualitative interviews to gather insights into the implementation of maternal health insurance schemes and their effects on neonatal mortality rates in Rwandan villages. The findings suggest a reduction in neonatal mortality rates by approximately 20% among children born to women who were insured through community-based programmes, highlighting the potential benefits of such interventions. Community-based maternal health insurance programmes can play a significant role in reducing neonatal mortality rates in Rwandan villages. Further research is recommended to explore long-term impacts and scalability. Policy makers should consider expanding access to community-based maternal health insurance schemes as part of broader efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Maternal Insurance, Neonatal Mortality Rates, Rwanda Villages, Community-Based Programmes
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Maternal Health Insurance
  topic: keywords
subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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subject: Community-Based Interventions
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subject: Neonatal Mortality
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subject: Public Health Policy
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subject: Mixed-Methods Approach
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subject: Village-Level Evaluations
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creator: Ndayishimiye Nshuti
creator: Kabiru Nsengimana
rights: Copyright (c) 2006 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2006-03-13
publication date: 2006-03-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18837928

Natural Resource Governance Law and Local Community Rights in DRC and Liberia
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description: DRC and Liberia are resource-rich countries facing challenges in natural resource governance that affect local communities' rights. The study employs comparative legal analysis to assess the effectiveness of national legislation addressing resource extraction and its implications for affected communities in both countries. Both countries exhibit significant disparities in how natural resources are managed, with DRC generally having weaker legal protections for local communities compared to Liberia. The Liberian system includes more comprehensive community consultation mechanisms that have led to better socio-economic outcomes for impacted populations. Legal frameworks significantly influence the relationship between resource extraction and local community rights. Comprehensive community engagement is a key factor in achieving equitable benefits from natural resources. Governments should adopt or enhance legal provisions that prioritise community rights alongside resource exploitation, particularly in DRC where such protections are currently lacking.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African geography
  topic: keywords
subject: tenure systems
  topic: keywords
subject: customary law
  topic: keywords
subject: natural resources
  topic: keywords
subject: indigenous rights
  topic: keywords
subject: legal pluralism
  topic: keywords
subject: comparative jurisprudence
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creator: Mansa Kpanowu
creator: Kpelmoe Thomas
rights: Copyright (c) 2005 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2005-09-06
publication date: 2005-09-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18820374

Urban Slum Vulnerability and Access to Justice Framework
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description: Urban slums in Nigeria are characterized by high levels of vulnerability due to factors such as poverty, lack of access to basic services and infrastructure, and social exclusion. A mixed-methods approach will be employed, integrating qualitative interviews with urban slum dwellers and quantitative analysis of existing legal frameworks. The theoretical framework identifies key areas where legal reforms are needed, including improving access to legal aid and enhancing judicial capacity within urban slums. Policy recommendations include establishing dedicated legal clinics in urban slums, training judges on slum-specific issues, and integrating community-based dispute resolution mechanisms.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigerian
  topic: keywords
subject: Urbanization
  topic: keywords
subject: SocialExclusion
  topic: keywords
subject: PovertyAnalysis
  topic: keywords
subject: LegalEpidemiology
  topic: keywords
subject: CommunityEngagement
  topic: keywords
subject: ParticipatoryResearch
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creator: Felix Ejiofor
creator: Idahor Anyakwor
creator: Chimere Nwabue
rights: Copyright (c) 2005 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2005-08-27
publication date: 2005-08-27
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18820350

The Impact of IP Rights on Tanzanian SME Innovation Dynamics in 2004 Context
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description: This Perspective Piece explores the impact of intellectual property rights (IPR) on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania's innovation dynamics during a specific historical context. No empirical results are provided; instead, this piece synthesizes available literature and theoretical models to understand the effects of IPR on SMEs in Tanzania in . While the legal environment for SMEs improved, actual uptake varied widely due to resource constraints and market dynamics. Future studies should consider these contextual factors more deeply. Policy makers should focus on enhancing access to finance and technology for SMEs, alongside strengthening IPR protection mechanisms to maximise innovation benefits.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tanzania
  topic: keywords
subject: SMEs
  topic: keywords
subject: IPR
  topic: keywords
subject: Innovation Dynamics
  topic: keywords
subject: Protection Measures
  topic: keywords
subject: Property Rights Theory
  topic: keywords
subject: Intellectual Capital
  topic: keywords
creator: Kamasi Mbulu
rights: Copyright (c) 2004 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2004-09-21
publication date: 2004-09-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18803554

Land Tenure Security and Women's Livelihoods in Kenya's Rift Valley
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description: Land tenure security in Kenya's Rift Valley is a critical issue affecting women’s livelihoods. Women often face challenges in accessing and managing land due to legal uncertainties and customary practices. Qualitative research methods were employed, including in-depth interviews with local community leaders and women farmers, as well as document reviews of relevant legal frameworks. Women reported significant challenges related to land inheritance, leading to a decline in agricultural productivity. For instance, one-third of respondents experienced issues securing their family's ancestral lands due to unclear legal boundaries. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive reform in land tenure laws to enhance women’s security and economic stability. Policy makers should prioritise drafting clear and accessible land rights legislation that addresses gender-specific challenges. Additionally, enforcement mechanisms must be strengthened to ensure compliance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Kenya
  topic: keywords
subject: Rift Valley
  topic: keywords
subject: Land Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Customary Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Pluralism
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Equity
  topic: keywords
subject: Participatory Research
  topic: keywords
creator: Oginga Muthomi
rights: Copyright (c) 2004 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2004-08-12
publication date: 2004-08-12
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18803444