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Afforestation, that is planting forests increase employment and investments and is beneficial for the environment. But it's important to choose the right type of forest.

1 March 2022 | EfD Discussion Paper | China

When African households suffer from a shock, such as losing a family member or property it affects not only their mental health but also their household income. An expansion of psychiatric care is...

1 March 2022 | EfD Discussion Paper | South Africa, Global Hub

Abstract In this paper, we describe and analyze an experience in the use of marine resources as a base for economic activities and the development of coastal communities. According to the economic…

8 February 2023 | EfD Discussion Paper | Chile

Abstract Coastal communities that depend on small-scale fisheries (SSFs) are poorly understood. Designing policies to address their vulnerabilities requires an understanding of the socioeconomic…

16 December 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper | Colombia

Abstract Millions of households devote significant time to collecting water. This paper examines the impact that water collection has on time allocation and emotional well-being in rural Kenya. We…

27 September 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper | Kenya

Abstract: In this paper, we describe and analyze an experience in the use of marine resources as a base for economic activities and development of coastal communities. According to the economic theory…

8 October 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper | Chile

Abstract This paper evaluates the impact of Zambia’s Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) reform on the degree of crop diversification and crop rotation. The paper combines a rich two-wave panel of…

8 October 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper | South Africa

Abstract In developing countries, artisanal fishing communities typically exhibit high poverty, vulnerability levels, and a marked dependence on fishing resources for their subsistence. Nevertheless…

10 August 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper | Colombia

Abstract The subjective well-being literature tends to assess the effects of social comparison on public services by downplaying the significance of asymmetric comparison effects. Moreover, the…

30 July 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper | South Africa

Abstract Resource-conserving technologies are widely reported to benefit both the environment and the people who adopt them. Evidence for these “win-win” claims comes largely from modeling or non…

3 May 2021 | EfD Discussion Paper |