Partners Diversification And Exposure Of African Countries To International Crises: The Case Of Kenya,
2015
Université Omar Bongo, Gabon
Partners Diversification And Exposure Of African Countries To International Crises: The Case Of Kenya, Giscard Assoumou Ella
International Journal of African Development
The objective of this paper is to characterize the exposure of Kenyan's income to international income, monetary and price shocks. The results suggest that the partners’ diversification permits them to resist to international shocks. In fact, Chinese conjuncture tends to be less exposed to OECD countries' income and inflation shocks. Also, income in this country more depends on domestic investment and household consumption, in comparison to the exposure to OECD country shocks. In this context, we observe that the exposure of Kenyan income to OECD shocks regresses when the dependence to Chinese conjuncture progresses.
Examining Human Capital Capacity’S Influence On Human Development And Poverty Reduction In Sub-Saharan Africa,
2015
University of Delaware
Examining Human Capital Capacity’S Influence On Human Development And Poverty Reduction In Sub-Saharan Africa, Theodore J. Davis Jr.
International Journal of African Development
The aim of this paper is to examine and expand our focus on human capital capacity building as a foundation for poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa. The data showed significant differences in the human capital capacity building characteristics as measured by demographic, education and gender equality characteristics. In analyzing select human capital capacity building markers, the findings suggest that the educational indicators were among the strongest in explaining the variation in human development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The findings showed that gender inequality was a serious inhibitor of human development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Overall, the Sub-Saharan nations with the lowest level …
Deindustrialization In Africa,
2015
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Deindustrialization In Africa, Richard Grabowski
International Journal of African Development
Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has been characterized by deindustrialization. Conventional economists argue that this is due to a bad environment for business decision making. This paper provides a classical explanation for deindustrialization, the failure to solve the food problem. That is, food staple prices have risen rapidly resulting in labor becoming costly, although physically abundant. This has prevented the evolution of a comparative advantage in labor intensive manufacturing. Structural change is an important element of the process of economic development, especially in the early stages. Productivity grows by shifting labor out of agriculture where productivity is low, and into …
Does Farmer Field School Training Improve Technical Efficiency? Evidence From Smallholder Maize Farmers In Oromia, Ethiopia,
2015
Addis Ababa University
Does Farmer Field School Training Improve Technical Efficiency? Evidence From Smallholder Maize Farmers In Oromia, Ethiopia, Admassu Tesso, Workneh Negatu, Sisay Asefa, Adugna Lemi, Bamlaku Alemirew
International Journal of African Development
This study carries out the impact evaluation of Farmer Field School (FFS) training program on the technical efficiency of smallholder farmers. The FFS program was sponsored by the Ethiopian government and launched in 2010 to scale-up best agricultural practices in the country. The study aims to compare changes in the technical efficiency of those FFS graduate and non-FFS graduate maize producing farmers in Ethiopia, Oromia. For this, panel data were collected in two rounds from 446 randomly selected households from three districts consisting of 218 FFS graduate farmers and 228 non-FFS graduate farmers. The analytical procedure has involved three stages: …
Inflation, External Market Performance And Government Policy: An Empirical Investigation Using Var-Vecm Approach In The Context Of Ethiopia,
2015
Western Michigan University
Inflation, External Market Performance And Government Policy: An Empirical Investigation Using Var-Vecm Approach In The Context Of Ethiopia, Nardos M. Beyene
International Journal of African Development
This study aims at determining the effectiveness of demand management policies in stabilizing the macroeconomic environment of Ethiopian economy. Inflation and Balance of Payments are used as the two indicators of stability. The researcher made use of Co-integrated VAR approach and estimates inflation and balance of payments equations. All together the researcher used data for the period 1976-2011. The findings of the study imply the existence of two-way relationship between inflation and balance of payments. Excess balance of payment surplus leads to inflationary pressures in the economy while inflation booming deteriorates the country’s external balance.
International Journal Of African Development, Vol. 3, Issue 1,
2015
Western Michigan University
International Journal Of African Development, Vol. 3, Issue 1
International Journal of African Development
Complete issue of International Journal of African Development, Volume 3, Issue 1 - Fall 2015.
Europe’S Refugee Crisis: Assessing The Factors Preventing A Coordinated Eu Response,
2015
The University of San Francisco
Europe’S Refugee Crisis: Assessing The Factors Preventing A Coordinated Eu Response, Ali Albassam
Master's Theses
In order to escape increasing political violence in the Middle East and Africa, many refugees are fleeing by sea to seek asylum in Europe. As a result, Europe has witnessed the highest influx of refugees since World War Two. European Union member states have scrambled for a solution, seemingly unable to form a collective response. The reemergence of nationalism amid the arrival of thousands of refugees not only clouds Europe’s moral compass, but also weakens the EU and its founding principles. In an effort to contribute to the protection of refugees and the EU and its values, this thesis aims …
Rodney Papers At Auc Robert W. Woodruf Library,
2015
Kennesaw State University
Contact And Board Information,
2015
Kennesaw State University
What "Context" Can Justify Walter Rodney's Assassination?,
2015
Caribbean Daylight
What "Context" Can Justify Walter Rodney's Assassination?, Rohit Kanhai
Groundings
Like water crashing over the seawalls, there has been a rush of explanations, based on “context” to justify the shifting political sands, as it swirls with the waves. The “sands of time” seems to have shifted the “line in the sand” so much so, that all commonsense seems to have deserted the land of Guyana. In the midst of this debate are Walter Rodney and the Working People’s Alliance (WPA). The debaters are WPA members and supporters. The debate itself would make such identities questionable. There are hints of George Orwell’s Animal Farm and 1984 in terms of the rewriting …
Rodney's Legacy Matters, Beyond Guyana,
2015
Justice for Walter Rodney Committee
Rodney's Legacy Matters, Beyond Guyana, Anne Braithwaite
Groundings
Guyana’s President Granger has refused a mere two more weeks for the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (WRCOI) to unearth the truth — after 34 years of evasion. The Commission of Inquiry (WRCOI) to unearth the truth — after 34 years of evasion. The commissioners have been ordered by the Granger government to submit a report by 30 November 2015.
Walter Rodney Commission Of Inquiry Was About Justice Delayed,
2015
Indiana Univeristy East
Walter Rodney Commission Of Inquiry Was About Justice Delayed, Wazir Mohamed
Groundings
The Justice for Walter Rodney Committee has been following with interest the statements of the current government of Guyana through its spokespersons, Ministers Basil Williams (Attorney General) and Raphael Trotman (Governance Minister). From the statements attributed to these officials, their comments demonstrate that they are on a campaign to disparage, denigrate, and thus create the impression that the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry did not accomplish anything of substance. It is not clear why this would be in the interest of the government of Guyana.
Student Protest At Atlanta Cnn Center: A Photo-Narrative,
2015
www.candidinatlanta.com
Student Protest At Atlanta Cnn Center: A Photo-Narrative, Julian Plowden
Groundings
Photojournalist Julian Plowden chronicles the protests in downtown Atlanta at the CNN Center in the summer of 2014.
The Groundings With My Brothers Republished,
2015
Kennesaw State University
The Groundings With My Brothers Republished
Groundings
Dr. Walter Rodney's seminal work, The Groundings with My Brothers has been republished by The Walter Rodney Press.
Save The Date: The 13th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium,
2015
Kennesaw State University
Save The Date: The 13th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium
Groundings
The 13th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium will be held on March 18th & 19th, 2016 at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta, Georgia. The theme will be "Youth Matters: An International Groundings."
Norman Girvan … El Buen Oficiante Ante El Esequibo,
2015
Consul General of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in New Orleans
Norman Girvan … El Buen Oficiante Ante El Esequibo, Jesus "Chucho" Garcia
Groundings
Jesus "Chucho" Garcia pays homage to the late Norman Girvan. This article has been kept in its original language, Spanish. We will publish an English translation when one becomes available.
3rd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series (2015),
2015
Kennesaw State University
3rd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series (2015)
Groundings
We take a look at the semester-long project to bring together intellectuals from a diverse set of educational and professional backgrounds. Included: A brief synopsis of the Series and a photo narrative.
12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium Wrap Up,
2015
Kennesaw State University
12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium Wrap Up
Groundings
We take a look at the monumental occasion that was the 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium, held on March 20th & 21st, 2015. Included: a brief synopsis of events and a photo narrative.
Introduction,
2015
Kennesaw State University
Cover And Table Of Contents,
2015
Kennesaw State University
Cover And Table Of Contents
Groundings
This is the Cover and Table of Contents for Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 2
