The Role of Community Science in Addressing Policy Change: A Critical Review of Air Pollution Literature

Submitted by Belén Pulgar on
EfD Authors:
Dickinson, Katherine

Abstract

Background Community air pollution science serves as a vital tool in public health and urban planning, enabling communities to advocate for policy changes that improve public health outcomes. Despite its potential, there is a noticeable gap in translating research findings into policy actions.

Objectives This review aims to assess the focus of studies on community air pollution science published between 1990-2023 and identify the extent to which these studies address the research-to-policy gap.

Peer Reviewed
Air Quality, Health, Land, Policy Design, Urban

Essays on Agricultural Productivity and Climate Resilience in Ethiopia: Insights into Conservation Practices, Public Works, and Land Cover Change

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Akuma, Gemeda Olani

Abstract

This dissertation explores the interconnected dynamics of agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable land management in rural Ethiopia. It evaluates the effects of targeted conservation information on productivity, examines the role of public works in resource conservation and labor engagement, and analyzes the impact of land cover changes on agricultural output.

Thesis PHD
Agriculture, Climate Change, Conservation, Experiments, Land, Water

Laser land leveling technique for paddy mono-cropping system in Vietnam: Addressing land fragmentation, demand heterogeneity, and productivity

Submitted by Meseret Birhan… on
EfD Authors:
Loan, Le Thanh

PurposeThe study investigates determinants of willingness to pay (WTP) for laser land leveling (LLL) technology, its demand heterogeneity across individual farmers and plot characteristics and the technology's empirical impact on paddy productivity.Design/methodology/approachThe study applies the Becker-DeGroote, Marschak style to elicit the WTP for LLL technology and the Cragg model to examine the determinants of the WTP to capture both the demand decision and affordability.

EfD Discussion Paper
Agriculture, Experiments, Land
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