There is growing evidence among environmentalists that the acceleration of economic growth has undesired environmental outcomes such as pollution, natural resource degradation, desertification, loss wildlife habitat, soil erosion and deforestation. We contribute to this literature by estimating aggregated disaggregated effects activities on deforestation in Congo Basin, a region experienced an increase recent years. further test for presence Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis between...

Growing evidence suggests a nuanced link between diversification and well-being for forest communities. We contribute to clarify this nuance, by analyzing the outcomes linked non-forest choices, through systematic sample of 200 households around Kilum-Ijim Forest Landscape (KIFL) Cameroon. A composite household index based on Human Development Index approach, ordinary least square were used estimate effect livelihood well-being. However, we first identified determinants choices using logit...

Many low- and middle-income countries are experiencing an epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases. This has negative consequences for their human capital development, imposes a growing economic burden on societies. While the prevalence of such diseases varies with socioeconomic status, inequalities can be exacerbated by adopted lifestyles individuals. Evidence suggests that lifestyle factors may explain income-related inequality in self-reported health....

The growing dependence on forests for multifarious purposes suggests the need formulation and/or enforcement of institutions that regulate access and use these natural resources, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, rapid institutional transformation is witnessed this region, as revealed by qualitative evidence. dearth quantitative evidence subject further validates application more robust analytical approaches to uncover pattern forest a function change pathways. We contribute provide...

Innovative financial technologies are becoming a pathway to inclusive economic participation for individuals and firms. This paper presents evidence on how individuals' decisions adopt such technology, particularly mobile money, relate the adoption choices of their network family friends. Using Uganda Financial Inclusion Insights (FII) Tracker Survey 2013, we find that money closely linked an individual's Networks defined in two ways: by source information services average number adoptions...

Scholarly and policy interest on endogenous cultural institutions (ECIs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is gaining traction, albeit with a lack of robust empirical evidence compliance determinants. This article contributes this regard, by drawing from sample 200 forest-dependent households the Santchou Landscape Cameroon, complemented key informant interviews (N = 17) focus group discussions 11). Using ordinary least square logit model, we (i) analyze forest use practices shaped ECIs, (ii)...

This paper estimates the price elasticity of demand for cigarettes in South Africa. Based on longitudinal data drawn from Africa National Income and Dynamic Study, we compare results random fixed effect panel estimation to two-part model. We obtain negative cigarettes, with significantly larger The suggest that a 10% increase reduces cigarette consumption by 4.3% economy brands 6.9% mid-price brands. However, find over same period, model are statistically insignificant. is probably due...

This paper investigated the determinants of gender gap in financial inclusion Namibia, a country where women are more financially included than men. We employed probit model to identify and Fairlie decomposition examine contribution these factors inclusion. The results suggest that observed is insignificant. found individual characteristics such as literacy, educational attainment proximity institutions, contribute positively significantly gap. Thus, any policy action geared towards...

The health consequences of smoking are serious and have been frequently detailed. A reduction in tobacco-related mortality hinges upon the ability to reduce tobacco usage. There is overwhelming evidence that higher cigarette prices demand for cigarettes, but little known about combined effect price non-price policies. This paper seeks extend analysis elasticities by estimating changes legislations South Africa.Annual time-series data from 1961 2016 used, with a policy index constructed...

Disparities in resources and access to material opportunities are important determinants of income-related health inequality. This paper hypothesises that the gradient inequality between poor rich is likely depend on differences lifestyle practices including tobacco use alcohol abuse. Using 2015/16 Namibia Household Income Expenditure Survey Erreygers corrected concentration index, we estimate effect inequalities. A decomposition technique was used separate joint contribution The results...

The institutions-cum-forest use dynamics literature is growing, albeit marred by scanty evidence on actor roles in shaping the process sub-Saharan Africa. Cameroon represents a useful "laboratory" to explore such actor-driven change processes. Recent studies have reported linked colonial hangover parts of that came under French influence, suggesting need for fresh uncover processes country which British influence. Using Bakossi Landscape as case, this article (i) traces pathways...

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Purpose: Financial inclusion is increasingly being recognised as having an important influence on household wellbeing, it provides resources and income, enhances consumption investment in productive assets stimulates overall economic growth. In this paper, we examine the impact of financial wellbeing Namibia. Design/methodology: Using data extracted from 2017 Namibia Inclusion Survey, a UNDP approach for computing human development indices used to generate index. Two-stage least squares...

Abstract This paper deepens the empirical analysis of peer networks by considering their effects on both smoking participation and intensity in South Africa, a country where majority initiate at adolescent age. Peer are key determining behaviour youths, but magnitude is still debated, questioned inconclusive. I used control function approach, two‐stage least square fixed effect method to address potential endogeneity network. The results suggest positive significant intensity. While network...

Abstract In resource-dependent communities of sub-Saharan Africa, it is widely held that endogenous institutions either countervail or complement exogenous institutions, indicating inconsistency in empirical evidence. This has re-ignited interest to establish the independent and/or interactive effect both and institutional structures. paper quantitatively analyses effects community-based (endogenous) state-based (exogenous) forest management (FMIs) on exploitation resources, drawing from a...

Abstract This paper examines the pattern of health care provider choice in relation to couples’ bargaining power, a country where most communities are basically patriarchal, with limited legal protection for women. We use Tanzanian Demographic and Health Survey (2010) nested multinomial logit model distinguish between public private facility choice. Evidence suggests that cooperation decision‐making, female discretion over household resources low domestic violence increase probability...

Social networks are increasingly being recognised as having an important influence on health and care use, they facilitate the exchange of information related issues. In this paper, we examine impact externalities generated through network membership antenatal utilisation in Tanzania. A new approach for quantifying size one's econometric that minimises problems omitted variable bias adopted. Using Demographic Health Survey data Tanzania, a country characterised by low levels maternal...

Abstract Motivation The level of financial inclusion has increased markedly in Namibia recent years. Currently, 78% the population is considered to be financially included. More importantly, this increase largely derived from vulnerable groups, including low‐income earners living rural areas. Although there been an rate literacy, no formal empirical analysis showing extent which improved access services associated with literacy. Purpose This article deepens literacy by simultaneously...

Abstract Evidence suggests that governments in many developing countries are faced with the challenge of providing sufficient retirement benefits for their aging population and majority still live on borderlines poverty pension funds unable to provide a decent lifestyle. This paper examines determinants planning behaviour among 245 employees Ministry Home Affairs Immigration using probit model. The results reveal investment saving decisions positive significantly associated level financial...

This paper deepens the empirical analysis of health effects smoking by using average treatment effect on treated (ATET) and regression discontinuity design (RDD) to estimate impact duration health. The estimates cigarette health, that is, exogenous increase in probability smoking-related ill when individuals smoke up a certain number years. Using National Income Dynamic survey (NIDS), study finds reporting poor and/or suffering diseases increases with years smoking. magnitude is higher...