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Peer-reviewed publications, working papers, and policy briefs by EfD African Hub Board Members and the Director for Africa.

Latest Publications

Research by the EfD African Hub Network

The following publications represent recent research by EfD African Hub Board Members and the Director for Africa, demonstrating the network's research strength and policy relevance across environmental economics, climate policy, natural resource management, and sustainable development.

For the full EfD network publications database, visit efdinitiative.org β†’

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Wisdom Akpalu 2025

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

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

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Wisdom Akpalu 2022

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

Akpalu, W. (with Cojocaru et al.). Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 16(2), 306–326.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Wisdom Akpalu 2022

Fish Protein Transition in a Coastal Developing Country β†—

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

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Wisdom Akpalu 2021

Optimal Allocation of Anchovy Stocks as Baitfish for Tuna and Food for Local Communities in Developing Coastal Countries β†—

Akpalu, W. Marine Resource Economics, 36(4), 439–461.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Wisdom Akpalu 2020

Connectivity at a cost: Economic dynamics of restoring habitat connectivity β†—

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Prof Eddy Bbaale 2022

State-owned enterprises in Africa and the economics of public service delivery β†—

Netswera, F. G., Fagbadebo, O. M., Bbaale, E. et al. AOSIS.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Prof Eddy Bbaale 2022

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

Burlando, A., & Bbaale, E. Economic Development and Cultural Change, 70(3), 1017–1039.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Prof Eddy Bbaale 2023

Climate change and household vulnerability to poverty in Uganda β†—

Sebukeera, H., Mukisa, I., & Bbaale, E. Journal of Economic Policy and Management Issues, 2(1), 14–27.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Prof Eddy Bbaale 2023

The changing employment landscape in Uganda β†—

Ssebulime, K., Okumu, I. M., & Bbaale, E. African Journal of Economic Review, 11(4), 15–33.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Prof Eddy Bbaale 2024

Adaptation to climate variability and household welfare outcomes in Uganda β†—

Babyenda P, Kabubo-Mariara J, Odhiambo S. Climate Services, 36, 100523.

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Dr Martin Chegere 2026

Gender disparities in Tanzanian farming household decision-making: Implications for agricultural diversity, dietary diversity, and food security β†—

Macha, D. E., Chegere, M. J., & John, I. World Development Sustainability, 8, 100290.

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Dr Martin Chegere 2026

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

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

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Dr Martin Chegere 2025

Diversify and thrive: Panel data evidence on crop portfolio effects on farmer income and farm output market supply β†—

Nzira, J. E., & Chegere, M. J. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 24, 102072.

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Dr Martin Chegere 2024

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

Chegere, M. J., Falco, P., & Menzel, A. Journal of Development Economics, 171, 103354.

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Dr Martin Chegere 2022

The effects of storage technology and training on post-harvest losses, practices and sales: Evidence from small-scale farms in Tanzania β†—

Chegere, M. J., Eggert, H., & SΓΆderbom, M. Economic Development and Cultural Change, 70(2), 729–761.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone 2026

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

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

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone 2025

What incentives motivate smallholder farmers to reduce deforestation? Evidence from Nigeria's rainforest region β†—

Oranu, C. O., Jumbe, C., & Chukwuone, N. Trees, Forests and People, 20, 100833.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone 2025

Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling β†—

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

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone 2024

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

Garlock, T. M., Asche, F., Chukwuone, N. et al. Nature Communications, 15(1).

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone 2023

Perceptions of the seriousness of major public health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in seven middle-income countries β†—

Carson, R. T., Hanemann, M., Chukwuone, N. A. et al. Communications Medicine, 3(1).

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Dr Hailu Elias 2024

Advancing Agenda 2063 by Improving Mortgage Access in Greater Kampala β†—

Nakiwala, M., Mukiibi, S., Elias, H. et al. Journal of Project Management Practice, 4(2), 97–114.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Dr Hailu Elias 2023

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

Nakiwala, M., Mukiibi, S., Kiggundu, A. T. & Elias, H. East African Journal of Business and Economics, 6(1), 456–471.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Dr Hailu Elias 2023

Mixed farming system for crop yield improvement and adaptation to climate change: Evidence from smallholder farmers in Ethiopia β†—

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

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Dr Hailu Elias 2022

Household Saving Behavior in Rural Ethiopia: Challenges and Policy Options β†—

Elias, H., Beshir M., and Mehare, A. Ethiopian Journal of Economics, 31(2): 33–72.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Dr Hailu Elias 2018

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

Bezabih, M., and Elias, H. Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa. EfD/RFF/Routledge.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Amin Karimu 2025

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

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

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Amin Karimu 2025

Informal economies and energy efficiency: Empirical evidence from African countries β†—

Okwoche, P., Scasny, M., & Karimu, A. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 214, 115518.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Amin Karimu 2023

Implication of electricity taxes and levies on sustainable development goals in the European Union β†—

Karimu, A., & Bali Swain, R. Energy Policy, 177, 113553.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Amin Karimu 2020

Renewable electricity and sustainable development goals in the EU β†—

Swain, R. B., & Karimu, A. World Development, 125, 104693.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Prof Amin Karimu 2020

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

Mohammed, J. I., Karimu, A., Fiador, V. O., & Abor, J. Y. Resources Policy, 69, 101832.

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ό Prof Edouard Masabanganji 2025

Understanding traditional beer consumption in rural Rwanda: Key insights on the prevalence, dominance and preferences β†—

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

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ό Prof Edouard Masabanganji 2025

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

Hatungimana, S., Barankanira, E., Musabanganji, E. et al. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 19(3), 137–151.

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ό Prof Edouard Masabanganji 2025

Determinants of willingness and ability to pay for an improved community-based health insurance in Rwanda β†—

Achaw, A. M., Ruhara, M. C., Musabanganji, E., & Hitimana, R. SSM Health Systems, 4, 100069.

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ό Prof Edouard Masabanganji 2024

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

Ngango, J., Musabanganji, E. et al. Forest Policy and Economics, 165, 103252.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Dr Michael Ndwiga 2026

Public acceptance of policies to reduce forest loss: Evidence from a large-N cross-national survey in East Africa β†—

Hepelwa, A., Babyenda, P., Ndwiga, M. et al. Forest Policy and Economics, 185, 103727.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Dr Michael Ndwiga 2024

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

Harring, N., Ndwiga, M., Norden, A., & Slunge, D. Climate Policy.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Dr Michael Ndwiga 2022

Influence of proximity to and type of foraging habitat on value of insect pollination in the tropics, with applications to Kenya β†—

Mulwa, R., Juha. S, Ndwiga, M. & Jessica, A. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 17(2), 171–191.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Dr Michael Ndwiga 2024

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

Majune, S. Gathiaka, J, Ndwiga, M. Journal of African Development, 25(1), 46–74.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Dr Michael Ndwiga 2023

Drivers of Service Exports from Kenya β†—

Majune, S. Gathiaka, J., Ndwiga, M. Journal of African Development, 24(2), 284–313.

For the complete EfD network publications database, visit efdinitiative.org/research/publications β†’
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