The Department of Environmental Science (ENVS) at Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark invites applications for a position as Post Doc in Applied Microeconomics, focusing on pressing environmental and developmental issues facing African cities, particularly in waste management and e-waste. The ideal candidate has a strong background in econometrics and applied microeconomics, alongside expertise in environmental and development economics.
Three researchers from the Environment for Development (EfD) Ghana network—Kwami Adanu, Wisdom Akpalu, and Francis Atsu—hosted graduate students and early-career researchers for a one-day workshop…
Environmental indices are essential tools for assessing ecological health and guiding policy decisions, particularly as climate challenges intensify. Furthering its commitment to advancing graduate…
After three years of implementation, a laser-assisted land leveling project in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam has yielded significant economic and environmental benefits. Initiated and funded by EfD, the
Access to electricity in Zambia remains low, with most households dependent on traditional energy sources. This study analyzes data from a contingent valuation (CV) survey conducted by the World Bank to estimate household willingness to pay (WTP) for electricity connections among non-connected households. It evaluates two electrification technologies: grid electricity and solar home systems (SHS), categorized into low-capacity and high-capacity systems. The findings show that WTP is positive across technologies and increases with extended payment options.
EfD’s Director, Gunnar Köhlin, signed an agreement with the President of Addis Ababa University, Samuel Kifle, on November 21st to establish an EfD center at the University. This extension is a…
The report Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations – Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa was launched at COP 29 in November. EfD’s Director Gunnar Köhlin, who had an important role in…
Objectives: We conducted an implementation science mental health treatment study in western Kenya, testing strategies for scale up of evidence-based mental health services for common adult disorders using a non-specialist workforce, integrated with existing primary care (Sequential Multiple, Assignment Randomized Trial of non-specialist-delivered psychotherapy (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) and/or medication (fluoxetine) for major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (SMART DAPPER)).