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Chinese aid and social ties in Africa : evidence from sub-national aid projects

Adera, Abreham - In: Cogent economics & finance 11 (2023) 1, pp. 1-19

paper examines the impact of local Chinese aid projects on social capital in Africa. China or Chinese contractors directly … control or operate Chinese projects in Africa. This feature may disengage Africans from participating in their own local …

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Do migrant remittances have state de-legitimizing tendencies? : a micro-survey based evidence from Africa

Adera, Abreham - In: Cogent economics & finance 11 (2023) 1, pp. 1-17

This paper examines the micro-level link between migrant remittances and state legitimacy. The paper argues that there are two theoretical channels through which remittances may ultimately erode state legitimacy. First, remittance income earners may use remittance income to bribe state...

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Central bank coordinated policies and bank market power : an insight from the African context

Ofori-Sasu, Daniel; Agbloyor, Elikplimi Komla; … - In: Cogent economics & finance 11 (2023) 1, pp. 1-23

The paper examines the impact of central bank regulatory policies on market power in Africa. The study presents a …

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The moderating role of ICT on the relationship between foreign direct investment and the quality of environment in selected African countries

Jakada, Aminu Hassan; Suraya Mahmood; Ali, Umar Ahmad; … - In: Cogent economics & finance 11 (2023) 1, pp. 1-18

This empirical study examines the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the relationship between FDI and environmental quality for six leading African economies from 1970 to 2020. The second-generation tests are used to determine the stationarity level of the variables....

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Anti-money laundering measures and financial sector development : empirical evidence from Africa

Antwi, Samuel; Tetteh, Anthony Buawolor; Armah, Patience; … - In: Cogent economics & finance 11 (2023) 1, pp. 1-19

sector development (FSD) in Africa and to test the nonlinearities in the AML regulations-FSD nexus. Panel data of 51 African … requirements in Africa. This suggests that excessive AML structures might discourage financial sector development in Africa due to … the cost associated with AML. Financial institutions in Africa should invest in technology solutions to support financial …

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SMEs Perspective in Africa : Creating Sustainable and Resilient Economies

Mugano, Gift; Dorasamy, Nirmala - 2024 - 1st ed. 2024.

(SMEs) and Poverty Reduction in Africa -- 4. Small and Medium Enterprises and Job creation -- 5. Digital Technologies for … SMEs and Job Creation in Africa -- 6. Access to Finance and SMEs Growth -- 7. Markets and SMEs Growth -- 8. Business … Environment and SMEs Performance -- 9. Performance of SMEs Exports in Africa: Challenges and Remedies -- 10. SMEs Tax Compliance …