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The purpose of this paper is to estimate both direct and indirect channels through which imported inputs spur exporting in the African manufacturing sector. Design/methodology/approach The authors…
| Peer Reviewed | UgandaAbstract There is little systematic evidence on the links between procurement systems and outcomes such as competition and corruption levels. This paper adds to the evidence, using data on 34,000…
| Peer Reviewed | IndiaWe investigate the effect of international remittances from migrated family members on informal interhousehold transfers—an issue that has received limited attention in the literature. Using rich…
| Peer Reviewed | Global HubInaccurate definitions of urban areas in developing countries could have detrimental consequences for public service provision and construction of development indicators. We explore the suitability of…
| Peer Reviewed | IndiaThis paper presents a joint estimation of willingness to pay for conservation activities aimed to preserve the flow of ecosystem services provided by a marine protected area network and respondents´…
| Peer Reviewed | Chile
About 15 million people every year are forced to live their homes to give way for huge development projects such as dams, highways, and mining. In most developing countries, such projects have been...
| Peer Reviewed | UgandaGlobal plastics production has reached 380 million metric tons in 2015, with around 40% used for packaging. Plastic packaging is diverse and made of multiple polymers and numerous additives, along…
| Peer Reviewed | Global HubFaced with the threat of “Day Zero”, when it was feared that Cape Town's taps could run dry, consumers reduced household water usage from 540 to 280 L per household per day over the 36 months between…
| Peer Reviewed | South AfricaCoral reef ecosystems provide many important services to society. Their importance is not only proved by their beauty but also because they provide food and livelihood for millions of people in…
| Peer Reviewed | VietnamHighlights Expected mainstreaming of the Ecosystem Services Approach (ESA) has not been fulfilled. Sectors involved in ESA and their relationships drive pathways of mainstreaming in Latin America…
| Peer Reviewed | Colombia