Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), climate change has had a deleterious impact on rural communities, which consistently puts households’ ability to maintain their livelihoods in a precarious…

Abstract To enhance the efficiency and performance of cooperative societies, there is a need to improve the affordability and access to financial products and services for the cooperative societies…

Abstract To enhance the efficiency of cooperative societies, there is a need to improve their operational performance. To uncover the constraints and entry points for improving the operational…

Abstract Nations of the world have seen unprecedented changes in climate variables in recent decades. But it is unclear to what extent climate change has impacted and will impact food systems in some…

Abstract Globally, illegal practices in forest regions are a major concern due to its severe negative social environmental and economic impacts. The study assessed the perception of forest…

The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be impeding the progress of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in achieving optimal health and well-being for…

Abstract The spread of coronavirus disease has globally affected all aspects of lives. Its impact on the environment and climate change in particular cannot be over-emphasized. Within a few months of…

Abstract This study investigates the effect of financial widening activities on self-employment opportunities in Nigeria. Using World Bank Financial Inclusion Survey 2014—the Global Fundex data to…

Abstract In West Africa (WA), there are high rates of poverty, population growth rate and food insecurity, and most agricultural productions are conducted at mostly an un-mechanized level, with almost…

Abstract Indigenous Peoples and local communities with nature-dependent livelihoods are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts, but their experience, knowledge and needs receive…