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Estimating the effect of democracy, governance and militarisation on peace in Africa
Iheonu, Chimere Okechukwu; Odo, Kingsley O.; Ekeocha, … - 2020
empirical results firstly reveal that democracy increases peace in Africa, particularly in countries where the initial level of … peace is at its highest level. Secondly, militarisation of Africa reduces peace in the region only in countries where the … initial level of peace is at its highest level. Thirdly, the influence of governance on peace in Africa depends majorly on the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012242084
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Effects of globalization on peace and stability : implications for governance and the knowledge economy of African countries
Amavilah, Voxi Heinrich S.; Asongu, Simplice; Andrés, … - 2017
We argue that there exists an indirect link between globalization and the knowledge economy of African countries in which globalization influences 'peace and stability' and peace and stability affects governance, and through governance the knowledge economy. We model the link as a three-stage...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011638887
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Globalization, peace & stability, governance, and knowledge economy
Amavilah, Voxi Heinrich S.; Asongu, Simplice A.; … - 2014
A previous analysis of the impact of formal institutions on the knowledge economy of 22 Middle-Eastern and Sub-Sahara African countries during the 1996-2010 time period concluded that formal institutions were necessary, but inadequate, determinants of the knowledge economy. To extend that study,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011409251
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Globalization and governance : a critical contribution to the empirics
Asongu, Simplice A.; Efobi, Uchenna Rapuluchukwu; … - 2016
This study assesses the effect of globalisation on governance in 51 African countries for the period 1996-2011. Ten bundled and unbundled governance indicators and four globalisation variables are used. The empirical evidence is based on Generalised Method of Moments. The following findings are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011496371
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Software piracy and scientific publications : knowledge economy evidence from Africa
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2014
contributions to and dissemination of knowledge through scientific and technical publications in Africa. IPRs laws (treaties) on …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011409241
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Boosting scientific publications in Africa : which IPRs protection channels matter?
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2014
This paper examines how Africa's share in the contribution to global scientific knowledge can be boosted with existing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011409258
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On foreign aid distortions to governance
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2014
countries are relevant for Africa. Second, when the concept of governance is not restricted to corruption, the findings become …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011409797
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Fighting African conflicts and crimes : which governance tools matter?
Asongu, Simplice A.; Kodila-Tedika, Oasis - 2013
Crimes and conflicts are seriously undermining African development. This article assesses the best governance tools in the fight against the scourges. The following findings are established. (1) Democracy, autocracy and voice & accountability have no significant negative correlations with crime....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011410024
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Repackaging FDI for inclusive growth : nullifying effects and policy relevant thresholds of governance
Ofori, Isaac Kwesi; Asongu, Simplice - 2022
This study examines whether the remarkable inflow of resources in the form of foreign direct investment (FDI) to SSA contributes to inclusive growth in the region. The study further investigates whether SSA's institutional fabric modulates the effect of FDI on inclusive growth in SSA. To this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012817924
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Fostering integrated governance quality through technology penetration : thresholds of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ejemeyovwi, Jeremiah O.; Adegboye, Alex; Umukoro, Olaoluwa - 2021
In the quest for the attainment of democracy with its fully unleashed potentials, the role of information and communication technology (ICT) is integral within this current knowledge economy disposition. The study explores the effect of mobile technology penetration on governance quality from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012798890