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Recent publications by EfD African Hub Board members and the Director for Africa.

45 Recent Publications by EfD African Hub Board Members and Director for Africa
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Prof Wisdom Akpalu

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2025

A comparative assessment of economic, social, and environmental performance of tilapia aquaculture in Nigeria and Ghana

Akpalu, W. & Nnaemeka, C. Aquaculture Economics & Management.

Peer-Reviewed 2022

The "Seafood" System: Aquatic Foods, Food Security, and the Global South

Akpalu, W. et al. Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 16(2).

Peer-Reviewed 2022

Fish Protein Transition in a Coastal Developing Country

Akpalu, W. & Okyere, M. Environmental and Resource Economics.

Peer-Reviewed 2021

Optimal Allocation of Anchovy Stocks as Baitfish for Tuna and Food for Local Communities

Akpalu, W. Marine Resource Economics, 36(4).

Peer-Reviewed 2020

Connectivity at a cost: Economic dynamics of restoring habitat connectivity

Akpalu, W. & Stage, J. Natural Resource Modelling, 34(1).

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Prof Eddy Bbaale

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2024

Adaptation to climate variability and household welfare outcomes in Uganda

Babyenda P, Kabubo-Mariara J, Odhiambo S. Climate Services, 36.

Peer-Reviewed 2023

Climate change and household vulnerability to poverty in Uganda

Sebukeera, H., Mukisa, I. & Bbaale, E. Journal of Economic Policy and Management Issues, 2(1).

Peer-Reviewed 2023

The changing employment landscape in Uganda

Ssebulime, K., Okumu, I. M. & Bbaale, E. African Journal of Economic Review, 11(4).

Peer-Reviewed 2022

Fertility Responses to Schooling Costs: Evidence from Uganda's Universal Primary Education Policy

Burlando, A. & Bbaale, E. Economic Development and Cultural Change, 70(3).

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Prof Martin Chegere

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2026

Gender disparities in Tanzanian farming household decision-making

Macha, D. E., Chegere, M. J. & John, I. World Development Sustainability, 8.

Peer-Reviewed 2026

Do climate smart agriculture practices improve production, productivity, and food security in Tanzania?

Chegere, M. J. & Kauky, M. S. Development in Practice.

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Diversify and thrive: Panel data evidence on crop portfolio effects on farmer income

Nzira, J. E. & Chegere, M. J. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 24.

Peer-Reviewed 2024

Social ties at work and effort choice: Experimental evidence from Tanzania

Chegere, M. J., Falco, P. & Menzel, A. Journal of Development Economics, 171.

Peer-Reviewed 2022

The effects of storage technology and training on post-harvest losses

Chegere, M. J., Eggert, H. & Soderbom, M. Economic Development and Cultural Change, 70(2).

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Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2026

Ecoregional assessment and mapping of climate change impacts and adaptation strategies among farmers across Nigeria

Onyekuru, N. A. et al. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, 31(2).

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling

Carney Almroth, B. et al. Cambridge Prisms: Plastics, 3.

Peer-Reviewed 2024

Environmental, economic, and social sustainability in aquaculture: the aquaculture performance indicators

Garlock, T. M. et al. Nature Communications, 15(1).

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Dr Hailu Elias

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2024

Advancing Agenda 2063 by Improving Mortgage Access in Greater Kampala

Nakiwala, M. et al. Journal of Project Management Practice, 4(2).

Peer-Reviewed 2023

Examining Awareness, Attitudes, and Challenges of Owner Developers Regarding Mortgage Financing Eligibility Terms in GKMA, Uganda

Nakiwala, M. et al. East African Journal of Business and Economics, 6(1).

Peer-Reviewed 2023

Mixed farming system for crop yield improvement and adaptation to climate change in Ethiopia

Bekele, M. & Elias, H. Ethiopian Journal of Economics, 32(2).

Peer-Reviewed 2022

Household Saving Behavior in Rural Ethiopia: Challenges and Policy Options

Elias, H., Beshir M. & Mehare, A. Ethiopian Journal of Economics, 31(2).

Peer-Reviewed 2018

The Land Certification Program in Ethiopia: A Review of Achievements, Constraints and Opportunities

Bezabih, M. & Elias, H. Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa.

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Prof Amin Karimu

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2025

Low carbon energy transition and digital infrastructure from the Global South: A review

Adom, P. K., Amuakwa-Mensah, F. & Karimu, A. Environment and Development Economics.

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Informal economies and energy efficiency: Empirical evidence from African countries

Okwoche, P., Scasny, M. & Karimu, A. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 214.

Peer-Reviewed 2023

Implication of electricity taxes and levies on sustainable development goals in the EU

Karimu, A. & Bali Swain, R. Energy Policy, 177.

Peer-Reviewed 2020

Renewable electricity and sustainable development goals in the EU

Swain, R. B. & Karimu, A. World Development, 125.

Peer-Reviewed 2020

Oil revenues and economic growth in oil-producing countries: The role of domestic financial markets

Mohammed, J. I., Karimu, A. et al. Resources Policy, 69.

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Dr Michael Ndwiga

5 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2024

Public acceptability of policy instruments for reducing fossil fuel consumption in East Africa

Harring, N., Ndwiga, M. et al. Climate Policy.

Peer-Reviewed 2024

The Role of Time Zone Differences on Bilateral Service Flows from Kenya

Majune, S., Gathiaka, J. & Ndwiga, M. Journal of African Development, 25(1).

Peer-Reviewed 2023

Drivers of Service Exports from Kenya

Majune, S., Gathiaka, J. & Ndwiga, M. Journal of African Development, 24(2).

Peer-Reviewed 2022

Influence of proximity to and type of foraging habitat on value of insect pollination in the tropics

Mulwa, R., Ndwiga, M. et al. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 17(2).

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Prof Edouard Masabanganji

4 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2025

Understanding traditional beer consumption in rural Rwanda

Nsabimana, S. et al. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 25(6).

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Effect of the tree cutting session on the tea leaves yield in Burundi

Hatungimana, S. et al. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 19(3).

Peer-Reviewed 2024

Does agroforestry contribute to household food security? A micro-perspective from southern Rwanda

Ngango, J. et al. Forest Policy and Economics, 165.

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Prof Edwin Muchapondwa (Director for Africa)

6 publications
Peer-Reviewed 2025

Gendered access to cooking energy solutions under multi-tier frameworks and its welfare effects in Zambia

Chishimba, S. K., & Muchapondwa, E. Environment and Development Economics, 1-22.

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Standing up for women: Gender mainstreaming in energy policy in Senegal

Gning, S. B., & Muchapondwa, E. Energy Research & Social Science, 124, 104051.

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Zambia's Agricultural Input Support Programme: Estimating the Impact of the Voucher Delivery System on Crop Diversification

Ndhlovu, O., & Muchapondwa, E. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Peer-Reviewed 2025

Credit constraints and willingness to pay for electricity among non-connected households in Zambia

Chishimba, S. K., & Muchapondwa, E. Energy for Sustainable Development, 85, 101601.

Peer-Reviewed 2024

The challenge of sustainable electrification in Africa: Economic policy and research needs

Muchapondwa, E., Jaime, M., Shimeles, A., & Jeuland, M. Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences.