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Intelligence, Human Capital and HIV/AIDS : Fresh Exploration
Kodila-Tedika, Oasis - 2015
This study complements existing literature on the relationship between HIV/AIDS and human capital by introducing …. Four main HIV/AIDS measurements are regressed on intelligence for a maximum of 195 cross-sectional averages over the past … decreases deaths from HIV/AIDS by almost the same rate as it reduces infections to the disease. Moreover, the HIV infection rate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013015343
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Multinational oil companies in Nigeria and Corporate Social Responsibility in the HIV/AIDS response in host communities
Uduji, Joseph I.; Okolo-Obasi, Elda N.; Asongu, Simplice - 2019
We assess the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) of multinational oil companies (MOCs) on HIV/AIDS … not significantly impacted on factors behind the spread of HIV/AIDS in rural communities. This implies that the impact of … inclined downward. The findings suggest that CSR offers an opportunity for MOCs to help address HIV/AIDS prevalence through a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011997644
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The role of value added across economic sectors in modulating the effects of FDI on TFP and economic growth dynamics
Asongu, Simplice; Meniago, Christelle; Salahodjaev, Raufhon - 2021
This study investigates: (i) the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on total factor productivity (TFP) and economic growth dynamics, and (ii) the relevance of value added from three economic sectors in modulating the established effect of FDI on TFP and economic growth dynamics. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012798944
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ICT diffusion, foreign direct investment and inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa
Ofori, Isaac Kwesi; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
This study examines the joint effects of ICT diffusion (composed of access, usage and skills), and foreign direct investment (FDI) on inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study draws on data from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, and the Global Consumption and Income...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012544837
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Does corporate social responsibility initiative dissuade the increasing electoral violence in sub-Saharan Africa? : evidence from Nigeria's oil producing region
Uduji, Joseph I.; Okolo-Obasi, Elda N.; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the multinational oil companies' (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. Its special focus is to investigate the impact of the global memorandum of understanding (GMoU) on reducing incidents of electoral...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012650710
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Testing the triple deficit hypothesis for sub-Saharan Africa : implications for the African Continental Free Trade Area
Okafor, Samson Nonso; Ekesiobi, Chukwunonso; Ifebi, Ogonna - In: African development review 34 (2022) 1, pp. 142-153
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013186205
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The asymmetric effect of internet access on economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa
Idris Abdullahi Abdulqadir; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
This article investigates the asymmetric effect of internet access (index of the internet) on economic growth in 42 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries over the period 2008-2018. The estimation procedure is obtained following a dynamic panel threshold regression technique via 1000 bootstrap...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012667328
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The asymmetric effect of internet access on economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa : insight from a dynamic panel threshold regression
Idris Abdullahi Abdulqadir; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
This article investigates the asymmetric effect of internet access (index of the internet) on economic growth in 42 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries over the period 2008-2018. The estimation procedure is obtained following a dynamic panel threshold regression technique via 1000 bootstrap...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012482874
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Strengthening women's participation in the traditional enterprises of sub-Saharan Africa : the role of corporate social responsibility initiatives in Niger Delta, Nigeria
Okolo-Obasi, Elda N.; Uduji, Joseph I.; Asongu, Simplice - 2020
The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the multinational oil companies (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. Its special focus is to investigate the impact of the global memorandum of understanding (GMoU) on development of rural women's traditional...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012404474
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Enhancing ICT for productivity in sub-Saharan Africa : thresholds for complementary policies
Asongu, Simplice; Acha-Anyi, Paul N. - In: African journal of science, technology, innovation and … 12 (2020) 7, pp. 831-845
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012384238