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Performance of small-scale photovoltaic systems and their potential for rural electrification in Ethiopia

Stutenbäumer, Ulrich; Negash, Tesfaye; Abdi, Amensisa - In: Renewable Energy 18 (1999) 1, pp. 35-48

, Ethiopia. With climatic data obtained at a station in the Rift Valley, the photovoltaic system performance is estimated for … conditions are analysed. The potential of photovoltaics for the rural electrification of Ethiopia is discussed. …

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Energy subsidies and costs in urban Ethiopia: The cases of kerosene and electricity

Kebede, Bereket - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 13, pp. 2140-2151

Making energy affordable to the poor is a widely cited reason for subsidies. Whether subsidies achieve this objective is rarely analysed. In this article, the significance of kerosene and electricity subsidies in relation to the purchasing power of Ethiopian urban households is examined. The...

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From Nutrition to Aspirations and Self-Efficacy: Gender Bias over Time among Children in Four Countries

Dercon, Stefan; Singh, Abhijeet - In: World Development 45 (2013) C, pp. 31-50

We use data on children at ages 8, 12, and 15 from Young Lives, a cohort study of 12,000 children across Ethiopia … girls in education in India and, to an extent, Ethiopia. Poorer non-cognitive skills could be a channel for continuing …

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Innovation Performance and Embeddedness in Networks: Evidence from the Ethiopian Footwear Cluster

Gebreeyesus, Mulu; Mohnen, Pierre - In: World Development 41 (2013) C, pp. 302-316

This study focuses on innovation in a cluster of informal shoemaking firms in Ethiopia—namely the Mercato footwear …

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The Persistence of Subjective Poverty in Urban Ethiopia

Alem, Yonas; Köhlin, Gunnar; Stage, Jesper - In: World Development 56 (2014) C, pp. 51-61

Using data spanning 15years, we study subjective and consumption poverty in urban Ethiopia. Despite rapid economic …

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The Effects of Risk and Shocks on Non-Farm Enterprise Development in Rural Ethiopia

Rijkers, Bob; Söderbom, Måns - In: World Development 45 (2013) C, pp. 119-136

This paper assesses the impact of risk and shocks on non-farm enterprise development in rural Ethiopia using a matched …

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Policies for Agricultural Productivity Growth and Poverty Reduction in Rural Ethiopia

Abro, Zewdu Ayalew; Alemu, Bamlaku Alamirew; Hanjra, … - In: World Development 59 (2014) C, pp. 461-474

limited to ascertain the linkages and the implications for policy uptake in Ethiopia. We examine the impact of growth in … agricultural productivity on household poverty dynamics in rural Ethiopia using a panel dataset (1994–2009). Findings suggest that …

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Beyond “Death Do Us Part”: The Long-Term Implications of Divorce Perceptions on Women’s Well-Being and Child Schooling in Rural Ethiopia

Kumar, Neha; Quisumbing, Agnes R. - In: World Development 40 (2012) 12, pp. 2478-2489

-being and child schooling outcomes in rural Ethiopia. Findings suggest that women who perceive that their husband would get all …

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Social Interaction Effects and Connection to Electricity: Experimental Evidence from Rural Ethiopia

Bernard, Tanguy; Torero, Maximo - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2014

electrical grid, using an original dataset on a new rural electrification program in Ethiopia. Combining GPS information with …

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The impact of Ethiopia’s pilot community based health insurance scheme on healthcare utilization and cost of care

Sparrow, Robert; Debebe, Zelalem Yilma; Abebaw Ejigie, … - Institute of Social Studies (ISS) - 2014

2011, the Government of Ethiopia introduced a pilot CBHI scheme in rural parts of the country. This paper assesses the …

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