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Numerous experimental studies have lent credence to the hyperbolic discounting model, which posits that individuals are impatient about immediate or near-term consumption decisions, but are relatively…

| Policy Brief | Ethiopia

This is a guest speech when Prof Xu was attending the OECD Roundtable for Sustainable Development, January 8-9, 2007, Paris. His speech covers the following points: No 1: How does China fare in the…

| Policy Brief | China

Ghana’s economic growth and poverty reduction have been remarkable in the past few decades. However, the pace of poverty reduction has decreased since 2013. In addition, there are large differences in…

| Policy Brief | Ghana

The decentralisation policy continues to be relevant for democratization
and political participation in Uganda. Political leaders in the districts are at
the centre of implementing the...

| Policy Brief | Uganda

Vietnam has recently seen a remarkable solar photovoltaic (PV) boom, the first stage of a major and rapid energy transition in the country. The country’s solar PV capacity increased from only 86 MW in…

| Policy Brief | Vietnam

Until quite recently, the automotive industry was characterised by relatively mature, established technologies. With the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) and more recently the prospect of self…

| Policy Brief | South Africa

Key Messages Lake Victoria Basin is facing a number of challenges: Ecological and biodiversity degradation. Declining fish biomass catch and exports. Rising water levels and moving islands. Untreated…

| Policy Brief | Uganda

Key findings While commercialisation has contributed towards increasing agricultural income, its impact on nutrition has been adverse as neither production nor the accrued income resulted in nutrition…

| Policy Brief | Uganda

KEY MESSAGES Sustainable and efficient governance and utilization of natural resources requires: 1. Transparency, accountability, rule of law, inclusive participation and cooperation of all…

| Policy Brief | Uganda

KEY MESSAGES Lake Victoria Basin is facing a number of challenges: Ecological and biodiversity degradation Declining fish biomass catch and exports Rising water levels and moving islands Untreated and…

| Policy Brief | Uganda