This study examines the firm level drivers of employment growth in East Africa in which they are categorized as firm specific, entrepreneur specific and business environment characteristics. Using a...

The aim of this paper is to provide a review of state-of-the-art literature on information sharing in the context of African perishable agri-food supply chains (AFSCs). In doing so, the authors hope...

PurposeThe question of what level of public debt can increase inequality has become crucial in Africa. In this study, the authors examine the effect of public debt on inequality in Africa and estimate…

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the impact of oral communication in improving the marketing and financial management skills of sweet potato farmers. Design/methodology/approach The…

Purpose In countries where the electronic levy (e-levy) has been implemented, one question that resonates with the populace is, “how much would you want to pay for e-levy per transaction?” In response…

Purpose This study aims to investigate the certainty of small business (SB) taxpayers about the presumptive tax law concerning the assessment of income tax based on gross turnover and how this impacts…

Behavioral economics - a field based in collaborations among economists and psychologists - focuses on integrating a nuanced understanding of behavior into models of decision-making. Since the mid…

Purpose This study aimed to develop and test the impact of a social media-based intervention for improving the business skills and income of young smallholder farmers. Design/methodology/approach…

There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that climate shocks undermine food security and livelihood well-being of the climate-impacted Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Employing survey data collected…

This study investigates the impact of firm-level research and innovation on the productivity of Sub-Saharan African firms in 2014–2018. This study utilizes World Bank Enterprise Surveys on 2,867...