The aim of this working paper is to investigate the optimal regulatory routes from a competition and public interest point of view for the South African water industry. The working paper presents the…

In this paper we test the validity of choice experiments with donations for environmental projects. In particular, we test whether or not there are differences in preferences between a hypothetical…

Community forestry projects in Ethiopia have been implemented using the top–down approach, which may have contributed to the failure of most of these projects. The so-called community plantations…

Increasing block tariffs (IBTs), widely used in the developing world, are claimed to produce desirable income transfers, discourage wasteful use, promote economic efficiency, and assure access to…

This guidance document was prepared by P.P. Krishnapriya (independent consultant) under the overall oversight of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat. The CCAC wishes to thank expert…

Harnessing Technology for Inclusive Prosperity Growth, Work, and Inequality in the Digital Era Transformative new technologies are reshaping economies and societies. But as they create new…

Abstract We investigate the causal impact of the Kenya 2008 post-election violence on rural farm households' welfare, including per capita income. We explore potential causal pathways through which…

Summary The EfD Policy Day 2024 gathered more than 100 participants from across East Africa to discuss equitable and inclusive transitions in the energy, transport, and industry sectors. With keynote…

Water is an essential resource for life, yet its sustainability is increasingly threatened by environmental degradation, climate change, and inequitable management practices. To address these…

Abstract While policy evaluation is essential for improving labor programs, a significant knowledge gap exists regarding the impact of local labor market policies in developing countries. This article…