Climate change is one of the most relevant sources of uncertainty in present times, imposing high costs on different societal actors, including firms and organizations. Here, we analyze how…

Abstract We study monitoring and enforcement for environmental compliance in the context of a transitional economy. We estimate the factors correlated with inspections carried out by the Chilean…

This study aimed at providing new evidence on the existence of poverty trap among Uganda’s households using Uganda National Panel data. Evidence of the existence of a poverty trap is fundamental in…

Abstract Climate change is expected to affect precipitation and temperature, with consequences for water availability and sanitation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how precipitation and…

Abstract This study examines the influence of family background; specifically parental education, employment status, and household income on the labour market outcomes of children in Tanzania. Drawing…

ABSTRACT: Today, about three billion people, including those in Tanzania, still cook using traditional methods and solid fuels. This practice, which primarily affects women and children who cook in…

Abstract Adolescents and young adults with HIV (AYH) are at greater risk for mental health conditions. Provision of mental health services to AYH is limited by an overburdened and untrained workforce…

Abstract Carbon pricing has been proposed as an efficient instrument to reduce carbon emissions and curb climate change. However, in low-income countries, resulting high energy prices might induce…

Abstract Context: The introduction of quality-certified seed (QCS) in the informal farmer network-based seed systems, which have largely relied on informal signals of quality, represents a promising…

ABSTRACT Recurrent shocks and crises cause significant threats to household livelihood security in dryland Sub-Saharan Africa. In absence of social protection and institutional support, households…