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Infrastructure and climate change: Impacts and adaptations for the Zambezi River Valley
Chinowsky, Paul S.; Schweikert, Amy E.; Strzepek, Niko L.; … - 2013
issues, the effect of climate change on the road infrastructure of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, all located within the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319830
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Foreign aid and democratic consolidation in Zambia
Rakner, Lise - 2012
The study examines Zambia's evolving aid relationship in relation to the country's democratic trajectory. The impact of …. The study suggests that there are many good reasons for so-called traditional donors to phase out aid to Zambia. Zambia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319779
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The political economy of food price policy: The case of Zambia
Chapoto, Antony - 2012
poor in Zambia. Like in the past, the implementation of the strategies to deal with the rising food prices, especially for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319939
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The counting approach to multidimensional poverty: The case of four African countries
Bérenger, Valérie - 2017
This paper investigates the levels and evolution of poverty in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe using the … Surveys for different years for Malawi (2004, 2010, and 2015), for Mozambique (2003 and 2011), Tanzania (2005, 2010, and 2015 …) and for Zimbabwe (2005, 2010, and 2015). Our findings show that one obtains insightful information when looking at the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012151177
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Biofuels in Southern Africa: Political economy, trade, and policy environment
Fundira, Taku; Henley, Giles - 2017
Expansion of biofuels production and consumption at the regional and national levels relies on both supportive energy prices and policy interventions. Despite enthusiasm for policy interventions to stimulate biofuel production in Southern African countries in the mid-2000s, the years since have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011654041
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Assessment of demand in agro-processing machinery in the SADC region: A case study of the maize-milling machinery value chain in South Africa and Zambia
Chigumira, Gillian - 2019
This working paper is the fourth in a series that forms part of the project 'Southern Africa - Towards Inclusive Economic Development', a three-year partnership between UNU-WIDER and the South African government aimed at generating a better understanding of regional value chains and supporting...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012146556
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The political economy of food price policy in South Africa
Kirsten, Johann F. - 2012
This paper analyses the food price trends in South Africa during two periods of rapid food price inflation that occurred in the decade 2000 - 10 and unpacks the political reaction and policy responses to the food price crises in these two periods. Based on personal recollection of events during...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319875
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The economic implications of introducing carbon taxes in South Africa
Alton, Theresa; Arndt, Channing; Davies, Rob; Hartley, … - 2012
South Africa is considering introducing carbon taxes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We evaluate potential impacts using a dynamic economy-wide model linked to an energy sector model. Simulation results indicate that a phased-in carbon tax that reaches US$30 per ton of CO2 by 2022 achieves...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319887
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Verticle decentralization and urban service delivery in South Africa: Does politics matter?
Cameron, Robert - 2012
This study examines the role of politics on decentralization and service delivery in South Africa, with a specific focus on Johannesburg and Cape Town. The research delineates how national decentralization has affected service delivery responsibilities and resources, determines whether service...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319936
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Measuring the carbon intensity of the South African economy
Arndt, Channing; Davies, Rob; Makrelov, Konstantin; … - 2011
We estimate the carbon intensity of industries, products, and households in South Africa. Direct and indirect carbon usage is measured using multiplier methods that capture inter-industry linkages and multi-product supply chains. Carbon intensity is found to be high for exports but low for major...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010280089