http://www.efdinitiative.org daily 1 2007-10-24T14:19:42Z http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/evaluation-of-dry-lands-ecosystem-services-in-the-area-surrounding-the-kgalagadi-transfrontier-park-in-south-africa This project is concerned with identifying, assessing and valuing ecosystem services found on the section of land belonging to the Khomani San contractual park and their farms. No publisher sgiampocaro Park management 2011-07-14T09:23:34Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/ambiguity-aversion-in-the-uptake-of-new-farming-practices-experimental-evidence-from-south-africa This project explores whether the adoption of new farming practices is decreasing in ambiguity aversion, while conversely, the uptake of insurance is increasing in ambiguity aversion. Such a result will strengthen the argument in favour of mechanisms of risk diffusion, such as insurance products for small-scale farmers. No publisher sgiampocaro 2011-07-14T09:19:45Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/protecting-peri-urban-forests-and-livelihoods-spatial-enforcement-issues-and-incentives-for-community-based-initiatives-1 This project stems from discussions with forest managers whose existing policies have not created the hoped-for incentives for locals to engage in enforcement of access restrictions by outsiders. This is particularly important for Kibaha’s forests because of their proximity to Dar es Salaam, a large city with high demand for charcoal and timber. Forest managers do not have mechanisms for influencing where local villagers harvest NTFPs; they also have little information on which to base their allocation of scarce patrol efforts. No publisher Salvatory Forest management 2011-02-24T06:55:16Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/impact-of-climate-change-on-ethiopian-economy-and-agriculture In this research project EfD aims to examine the impact of climate change on agriculture using Ricardian approach. Moreover, the impact of climate change on the Ethiopian economy using CGE model will be analyzed. No publisher rahel 2011-02-11T13:39:06Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/estimating-optimal-conservation-fees-in-the-presence-of-land-restitution-in-the-kgalagadi-transfrontier-park-between-botswana-and-south-africa This project thrives to determine how the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park can serve as a drive in tourism that generates economic and social benefits to land claimants and as a result maximize the positive spill over effects on the Khomani San people. No publisher sgiampocaro Park management 2011-02-11T13:19:11Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/value-of-protection-and-management-of-the-south-african-coast The objectives of this study are to provide a spatial analysis of the total economic value of the SA coast, focusing on the values generated by different types of protected areas versus other stretches of coast. No publisher sgiampocaro 2011-02-11T13:06:35Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/review-of-local-common-pool-resource-management-institutions-in-ethiopia Renewable natural resources such as forests, fisheries, grazing lands, soils, groundwater, etc, most of which fall under the category of common pool resources, constitute a significant part of our planet. Common property resources constitute important sources of livelihoods to many people in developing countries including timber, fuelwood, grazing, irrigation water, and domestic water. No publisher rahel 2011-02-04T14:15:40Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/on-adaptation-to-climate-change-and-food-security-in-ethiopia This research will examine the impact of adaptation strategies on farmers’ food production. We will investigate whether there are differences in the food production functions of farm households that adopted adaptation strategies and those that did not adopt. No publisher rahel 2011-02-04T14:01:55Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/impact-of-biofuel-investment-on-the-external-sector-growth-and-poverty-reduction-in-ethiopia-cge-analysis Given the volatility of world oil prices and the recent all time high, which increased their popularity, bio-fuels have received a great deal of attention globally. The central question in here is whether this will have a positive or a negative impact on smallholder farmers and people living in rural areas, as more agricultural land will be used for biofuels production? While some designate it as a crime against humanity, some others have argued that a greater production of biofuels will not necessarily be harmful for the poor and that they can become more food secure with the adoption of proper production technology. No publisher rahel 2011-02-04T13:55:17Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/common-property-forest-management-implications-for-redd-in-ethiopia The proposed project seeks to contribute substantively to climate change and community forest management policies and advance the literature by analyzing the relationship between common property forest management (CPFM) in Ethiopia and climate policy within the context of the UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD) and proposing instruments for channeling REDD benefits to households. No publisher rahel 2011-02-04T13:44:30Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/impact-of-uncertainty-and-pro-social-attitudes-on-household2019s-solid-waste-management-decisions-starting-from-scratch-in-a-ldc-1 This project addresses whether increasing uncertainty about the beneficial consequences of collected waste or other aspects of the collection-recycling process affect contribution levels and in turn prosocial attitudes. No publisher carlos Economic incentives Policy instruments 2011-02-03T23:10:21Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/exploring-the-potential-of-safety-nets-as-part-of-an-adaptation-to-climate-change-strategy-in-central-america This project explores the effects and the role of safety nets in adaptation to climate change in Central America. No publisher carlos Climate Change Climate policy Public goods Policy instruments 2011-02-03T23:08:43Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/the-role-of-coastal-communities-on-the-management-of-marine-turtles-in-central-america-the-case-of-ostional-wildlife-refuge To understand under which conditions a co-management alternative (a shared effort between the central government and the local community) might work to guarantee the sustainable use of a complex mobile common pool resource such as marine turtles. No publisher carlos Common pool resources Biodiversity Marine and aquatic resources 2011-02-03T23:07:30Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/measuring-the-effects-of-flood-risk-on-migration-flows-an-application-for-costa-rica The objective of this project is to estimate to what extent migration movements within a country are explained by occurrence of extreme weather events in general and more specifically by floods. No publisher carlos Climate Change Climate policy Policy instruments 2011-02-03T23:05:20Z Article http://www.efdinitiative.org/research/projects/project-repository/a-behavior-model-of-transport-mode-choices-in-beijing Beijing’s rapid economic growth in recent years has induced enormous transportation demand. Nowadays, congestion and air pollution caused by increasing use of cars are perceived as some of the most pressing problems in Beijing. To cope with these problems, the “low-fares of public transport” policy was adopted in 2007, by which passengers get 60 - 80% off the regular price; in the same year, subway fare decreases from 3-5 yuan to 2 yuan; from 2007 to 2009, 4 new subway lines and 1 airport express were constructed; and another 10 subway lines are under construction. Besides these policies and measures in effect, some other measures are under discussion, such as parking lot fees, congestion charges. To evaluate and learn from the existing programs and to design the most effective and desirable programs in the future, it is critical for the policy makers to acquire as much information about travelers' behavior as possible. No publisher vivian Contingent valuations Transport Pollution 2011-02-03T20:11:25Z Article