PurposeThe question of what level of public debt can increase inequality has become crucial in Africa. In this study, the authors examine the effect of public debt on inequality in Africa and estimate…

PurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the impact of oral communication in improving the marketing and financial management skills of sweet potato farmers.Design/methodology/approachThe study…

PurposeIn countries where the electronic levy (e-levy) has been implemented, one question that resonates with the populace is, “how much would you want to pay for e-levy per transaction?” In response…

Purpose This study aims to investigate the certainty of small business (SB) taxpayers about the presumptive tax law concerning the assessment of income tax based on gross turnover and how this impacts…

PurposeThis study aimed to develop and test the impact of a social media-based intervention for improving the business skills and income of young smallholder farmers.Design/methodology/approachFirst…

There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that climate shocks undermine food security and livelihood well-being of the climate-impacted Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Employing survey data collected…

This study investigates the impact of firm-level research and innovation on the productivity of Sub-Saharan African firms in 2014–2018. This study utilizes World Bank Enterprise Surveys on 2,867...

Procyclicality has been discovered in crude oil price shocks on aggregate demand. Most studies have used linear estimation techniques, resulting in the loss of asymmetric correlations. We disaggregate…

This study investigates the impact of firm-level research and innovation on the productivity of Sub-Saharan African firms in 2014–2018. This study utilizes World Bank Enterprise Surveys on 2,867...

Cassava is the second most important source of calories in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is subject to economically important yield losses from viral diseases, including cassava brown streak disease and...