Determinants of livelihood diversification among rural forest-dependent households in Mt. Elgon region, Western Kenya

Submitted by Jane Nyawira Maina on
EfD Authors:
Ateka, Josiah

ABSTRACT

Purpose

Rural people seek diverse opportunities to increase and stabilize their welfare. Understanding the factors influencing livelihood strategies can help improve policies that promote rural households’ well-being. This study identifies livelihood strategies adopted by rural households and the factors influencing their choices in the Mt. Elgon region of Western Kenya.

Design/methodology/approach

Peer Reviewed
Agriculture, Policy Design

Effects of trade openness on environmental quality: evidence from developing countries

Submitted by Luat Do on
EfD Authors:
Hoai, Nguyen Trong

This paper uses the Bayesian model averaging approach to investigate the effects of trade openness on environmental quality in 64 selected developing countries for the period of 2003–2017. We find no evidence of a statistically significant effect of trade openness on environmental pollution in our sampled developing countries; however, our results show weak support for the pollution haven hypothesis.

Peer Reviewed
Climate Change, Policy Design

Promoting e-mobility in Uganda

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Bbaale, Edward
Babyenda, Peter
Sseruyange, John
Kilimani, Nicholas

Energy efficiency and reduced emissions are vital for Uganda's economic transformation. EfD researchers, in collaboration with civil servants participating in the Inclusive Green Economy Program (IGE), have assessed the current state of e-mobility, awareness, and perceptions about the dangers of using fossil fuel-powered engines and the benefits and challenges associated with e-mobility systems.

Policy Brief
Air Quality, Climate Change, Policy Design
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