Spatial analysis of technical efficiency in the provision of local public goods: The case of Chilean mining municipalities
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Countries with intensive mineral extraction generate resource windfalls for municipalities to improve population's welfare in mining areas. However, this process may be inefficient due to negative incentives inherent in their administration, moving away from the actual objective of these resources. This study analyzes the level of technical efficiency over the provision of public goods, namely public education and well-being in Chilean municipalities using a panel approach.
EEU Seminar: Hide-Fumi Yokoo
The next EEU Seminar will be held on Monday the 14th of October at 12:10 – 13:15 in B44. The seminar will be held by Hide-Fumi Yokoo and he will be presenting on the topic of : Subjective expectations…
Farmer-herder conflicts have consequences on food security in Nigeria
The risk of violence that rural households perceive affects their agricultural output and economic welfare. EfD Researcher and WinEED member Amaka Nnaji , and co-authors have studied the consequences…
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Study analyzes Senegal's gender mainstreaming efforts in energy access
A new study has shed light on the challenges and successes of Senegal's National Action Plan to integrate gender equality into its energy policies by examining the political and economic factors…
EfD Ghana makes important contributions to debate on fuel subsidies for artisanal fishing
At a recent seminar hosted by EfD Ghana, participants called for urgent policy changes to address inefficiencies in Ghana’s artisanal fishing sector. Titled “ Is Premix Fuel Subsidy in Ghana’s…
EfD Kenya hosts pivotal discussions on clean energy and transport in East Africa
Nairobi will be the epicenter of policy discussions at the EfD Policy Day 2024 on October 2. The event, held in conjunction with EfD’s Annual Meeting, will bring together policymakers, researchers…
Tanzania IGE Fellows in comprehensive training on policies for Inclusive Green Economy
A two-day intensive training program on the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) in Practice was held on September 18-19, 2024, at the University of Dar es Salaam. This training aimed to equip senior civil…