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Spatial pattern of aid allocation in the early 21st century : evidence from 38 sub-Saharan African countries

Shon, Huijoo; Lee, Heerae; Kim, Booyuel - In: Papers in regional science : the journal of the … 103 (2024) 3, pp. 1-11

This study analyzes the geographical patterns of aid in 38 sub-Saharan African countries from 2001 to 2020, focusing on the extent of spatial exclusion in aid allocation at the regional level. By incorporating the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) with aid expenditure data, we reveal that...

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The evolving role of farm and off-farm jobs in rural Africa

Mutsami, Chrispinus; Parlasca, Martin Christoph; Qaim, Matin - 2024

Livelihood sources in rural Africa are diverse and dynamic. Using recent primary data from four African countries …

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The electric vehicle revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa : trends, challenges, and opportunities

Gicha, Birhanu Bayissa; Tufa, Lemma Teshome; Lee, Jaebeom - In: Energy strategy reviews 53 (2024), pp. 1-11

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is sweeping the world, and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is no exception. Despite the …

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The status and potential of regional integrated energy systems in sub-Saharan Africa : an investigation of the feasibility and implications for sustainable energy development

Ajagun, Abimbola S.; Mao, Wanning; Sun, Xiaorong; Guo, … - In: Energy strategy reviews 53 (2024), pp. 1-16

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing rapid economic growth and rising demand for energy, accompanied by significant … paper describes the status of regional integrated energy systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. We analyze the energy growth …

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Reaching out to socially distant trainees : experimental evidence from variations on the standard farmer trainer system

Bertelli, Olivia; Fall, Fatou - In: European review of agricultural economics 51 (2024) 2, pp. 533-588

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Corruption can cause healthcare deprivation : evidence from 29 sub-Saharan African countries

Bukari, Chei; Seth, Suman; Yalonetzky, Gastón - In: World development : the multi-disciplinary … 180 (2024), pp. 1-18

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Scaling up and scaling out of darkness : elucidating the influences of institutional dysfunction in scaling up solar PV in sub-Saharan Africa

Amankwah-Amoah, Joseph; Hinson, Robert - In: World development : the multi-disciplinary … 183 (2024), pp. 1-10

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Climate shocks, regional favoritism and trust in leaders : insights from droughts in Africa

Ahlerup, Pelle; Sundström, Aksel; Jagers, Sverker C.; … - In: World development : the multi-disciplinary … 183 (2024), pp. 1-10

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Religious affiliation, education, and fertility in sub-Saharan Africa

Berger, Hoël; Dasré, Aurélien - In: World development : the multi-disciplinary … 184 (2024), pp. 1-32

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The effect of natural disasters on food security in sub-Saharan Africa

Ndour, Cheikh T.; Diop, Waoundé; Asongu, Simplice - 2024

This study assesses the effects of natural disasters on food security in a sample of 40 subSaharan African countries. First, we assess the effects of natural disasters on the four dimensions of food security and secondly, we disaggregated natural disaster using the two dimensions that are most...

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