It took over two years and involved 25 authors from across the EfD network. Now it’s published: a practical handbook for researchers who want to ensure that their research is not only relevant for…
Over 20 local government officials from Kampala Capital City Authority, Entebbe Municipality, and the districts of Wakiso, Mukono, and Mpigi participated in a two-day workshop focused on environmental…
Chile has become a powerhouse in the global mussel industry, growing from a minor player in the early 1990s to the world's second-largest producer and exporter. This rapid expansion, known as the…
We apologize that you have received the newsletter twice today. The first time, there was an issue with the newsletter provider that prevented some pictures from showing. They have now solved that…
EfD welcomes Precious Zikhali, Senior Economist in the Poverty Global Department of the World Bank, as a keynote speaker at its Annual Meeting in October 2025. Zikhali brings a powerful voice to the…
For over 450 years, we have used a world map that shows a significant distortion of the sizes and relationships between continents. The so-called Mercator map from the 16th century makes Africa look…
Researchers from all around the world gathered in the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, for the 10th Annual Sustainable Energy Transitions Initiative (SETI) Workshop to share ideas and discuss…
A recent study highlights the complex relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction in Ethiopia from 2001 to 2020. It shows, among others, a great GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in…
Researchers from the EfD network, including members of the BlueRforD collaborative program, played an active role at the International Conference on Economics, Law and Government (ELG) 2025, hosted by…
Kenya is accelerating its green transition with renewed calls to scale up electric mobility (e-mobility), even as experts warn of significant adoption barriers. This emerged during the Inclusive Green…