Description This book brings together knowledge on how to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal 8, to bring societal change through sustainable economic growth and decent work for all by 2030…

Asia’s continued and rapid increase in energy demand underscores the need for the decarbonization of energy systems in the region. Concurrently, it is imperative to facilitate a just transition that…

ABSTRACT In a comprehensive study across 32 Asian countries and territories spanning 2002–2018, we unveil the surprising impact of uncertainty on income inequality. Contrary to conventional…

Despite the Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring clean and affordable energy for all, research on electricity affordability remains limited. This study employs a stochastic payment card method to…

ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this paper is to examine trust, commitment and social sustainability (SS) in agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) in an underexplored context, an emerging country. This adds to…

The adoption of biodegradable fishing gear offers a potential solution to the pervasive issue of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), a major contributor to global marine…

Abstract Subjective health status (SHS) is a key indicator of population health and is influenced by various demographic and socioeconomic factors. However, there is a limited understanding of how…

Abstract Recent proliferation of gold cyanidation activities in Siaya County, Kenya, has sparked concerns over its environmental and health impacts, exacerbated by the proximity of the gold leaching…

Abstract Ongoing policy negotiations, such as the negotiations for a future global plastics treaty, include calls for increased recycling of plastics. However, before recycling of plastics can be…

Abstract The evolution of financial technology (FinTech) globally is reshaping the banking system, including Tanzania’s financial sector. This study examines the influence of FinTech on Tanzania’s…