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…

In 2013, West Bengal introduced pre-primary classes in government schools to expand early childhood education. This study evaluates the program’s impact on enrolment and learning outcomes.

ABSTRACT Global fish consumption has increased substantially over the past six decades, with aquaculture surpassing wild catches in 2022. This growth has raised concerns about environmental…

Long-term surface coal mining near agricultural zones can degrade arable land and reduce soil productivity. This study evaluated the effects of extended coal mining on sandy soil properties in three…

Abstract Background Respiratory infections claim lives, especially the lives of children under the age of five, around the world. In South Sudan, respiratory infection has been identified as one of…

Abstract This study examines Africa’s reliance on imported products using five criteria: market concentration, foreign demand, capacity for domestic substitution, market relevance, and product…

Abstract The rise of digital financial services (DFS) offers significant potential to enhance sustainable saving behaviors, particularly within financial cooperatives, which are instrumental in…

Abstract This study investigated the impacts of a farmer field school (FFS) programme focused on farm forestry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya from 2017 to 2020. Specifically, we examined…

Abstract Agricultural production in Kenya is predominantly rain-fed and highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is thus being promoted with the aim of…