New research shows that it gets harder for people to work when it gets hot, and this may lead to a reduction in national output in warmer years. A hotter climate may also lead to increased income…
The end of year EfD-Mak Centre policy dialogue was held on 16th December, 2020 at Makerere University Senate Conference Hall. The policy dialogue attracted over 60 participants drawn from the members…
EfD researchers have studied the effects of a method of rice cultivation that can increase crop productivity and requires less water and fewer seeds. The study took place in Kilombero, a major rice…
ENRRI-EfD Ghana organized training on the environment and natural resource reporting for journalists from key private and public media outlets in Ghana. The two-day training (19 – 20 November) – very…
Water use in agriculture, cooking fuel, development and health, weather effects (will it be too hot to work due to climate change?) are some of the important topics that were covered in the Tuesday…
Urvashi Narain is a Lead Economist at the World Bank in Washington DC. According to her, EfD and the World Bank can benefit greatly from working closer together. Meet one of four prominent keynote…
Artisanal and Small-Scale gold Mining (ASM) is an important economic activity that has provided jobs and supported the livelihoods of many rural Ghanaian communities for over a century. Mineral sector…
One of the highlights of EfD’s Annual Meeting, is the announcement of the winner of the Best Discussion Paper Award. Last year’s winner says the award was not only a great recognition but also…
CATIE and EfD-CA contribute to the formation of a network that brings together professionals related to the valuation of ecosystem services in the South American region of Gran Chaco Thursday, July 28…
Over 40 trainees including representatives from Uganda line Ministries, Departments and Agencies including the Ministry of Lands and Housing, the Ministry of Water and Environment, the National Forest…