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Effects of some macroeconomics variables on estimated tax evasion: evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Ya'u, Abba; Umar, Mohammed Abdullahi; Yunusa, Nasiru; … - In: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 15 (2024) 4, pp. 587-601

evasion. This study adds to the limited studies in this new direction of research. Previous studies found that inflation, low … findings further indicate a negative but insignificant relationship between inflation and estimated tax evasion in Sub … effects of GDP annual growth, growth fixed capital formation and inflation on estimated tax evasion provide novel knowledge …

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Does credit market inefficiency affect technology adoption? Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Abdallah, Abdul-Hanan - In: Agricultural Finance Review 76 (2016) 4, pp. 494-511

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors affecting the adoption of agricultural technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically the role of credit market inefficiency in adoption of agricultural technologies in the region. Design/methodology/approach Most importantly, the...

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Electronic wallet technology and the enabling environment of smallholder farmers in Nigeria

Uduji, Joseph Ikechukwu; Okolo-Obasi, Elda Nduka; … - In: Agricultural Finance Review 79 (2019) 5, pp. 666-688

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the impact of a growth enhancement support scheme (GESS) on the enabling environment of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. The main aim is to investigate the impact of the GESS on access to rural farm credit and the transport...

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What determines financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Chikalipah, Sydney - In: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 8 (2017) 1, pp. 8-18

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of financial inclusion (FI) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design/methodology/approach The paper uses the World Bank country-level data from 20 SSA countries for the year 2014. Findings The empirical findings in this study...

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Determinants of portfolio equity flows to Sub-Saharan Africa

Osei-Assibey, Eric; Adu, Seth Obeng - In: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 7 (2016) 4, pp. 446-461

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of portfolio equity flows to the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region over the period 1996-2010. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a sample of 14 SSA countries to estimate the baseline regression through employing the...

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Account ownership and use of financial services among individuals : Evidence from selected Sub-Saharan African economies

Wale, Letenah Ejigu; Makina, Daniel - In: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 8 (2017) 1, pp. 19-35

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the effect of individual characteristics (such as sex, age, education and income) on the likelihood of account ownership and use in selected Sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies. Account use is operationalized into two constructs namely the use...

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Transparency and foreign direct investment into Sub-Saharan Africa : An econometric investigation

Felix Ayadi, Olusegun; Ajibolade, Solabomi; Williams, … - In: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 5 (2014) 2, pp. 146-159

Purpose – The financial economics literature points to the likelihood that transparency affects the inflows of direct foreign investments. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between degree of transparency in an economy and the level of foreign direct investment (FDI)...

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Performance appraisal justice and work attitudes of health-care workers in Ghana

Brefo-Manuh, Adwoa Benewaa; Anlesinya, Alex - In: European Journal of Training and Development 47 (2021) 1/2, pp. 24-42

Purpose While the extant literature has mainly examined either organisational justice or performance appraisal on employee attitudes, studies assessing the effect of performance appraisal justice (PAJ) on employee work attitudes are very limited. Hence, this study aims to investigate the effects...

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Is Mauritius ready to become the HRD leader in Africa? : An assessment of strategic human resource development in Mauritius

Dusoye, Indravidoushi C.; Oogarah, Kavi - In: European Journal of Training and Development 40 (2016) 4, pp. 215-231

Purpose This paper aims to explore the applicability of Strategic HRD in Mauritius. Additionally, it assesses if Mauritius, with a high HDI factor, can take the lead on Strategic HRD in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This paper used a mixed-approach questionnaire. A sample of 21 managers...

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An exploratory insight into the workplace demographic challenges in the public sector : A Kenyan perspective

Madichie, Nnamdi O.; Nyakang’o, Margaret - In: Employee Relations 38 (2016) 6, pp. 859-885

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the need for a Strategic Workforce Plan (SWP) in a public sector organization (PSO) confronting an ageing workforce situation. Design/methodology/approach The study is based upon an action research protocol with a view to initiating change...

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