Abstract Farm households in developing countries are highly vulnerable to extreme weather shocks, which substantially influence land use and investment decisions. In alignment with UN Sustainable…

Key Messages Electricity reliability is the strongest determinant of electric cooking adoption across all study countries. Access alone is not enough—dependable, affordable and good-quality power…

Abstract Cooking, a ubiquitous household activity, presents a significant opportunity for energy transition. This study focuses on the transition to the understudied and under-adopted—despite high…

This book investigates youth employment programmes across nine African countries, providing important insights into the world’s youngest continent by population, in which 60% of people are aged under…

Abstract This dissertation explores the interconnected dynamics of agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable land management in rural Ethiopia. It evaluates the effects of…

Abstract This research aims to evaluate the role that devolution of forest tenure rights plays in the sustainable management of forests in developing countries at a highly disaggregated level, using…

Abstract Frequent and prolonged power outages severely impede business operations in many developing countries. Given resource constraints, estimating the value of improved electricity reliability in…

Abstract This paper explores the effects of public works on soil and water conservation practices and labor participation in rural Ethiopia, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for life…

Key Messages It is painted that product innovation has a positive effect on energy efficiency Energy efficiency in the case studies has a positive effect on TFP, capital productivity, and labour…

Transformation towards an inclusive green economy is one of the prerequisites for achieving the sustainable development goals in Agenda 2030. If not managed well, economic growth may come at a high…