Delayed monsoon, irrigation and crop yields
EfD Authors:
Most of the empirical literature assessing the impacts of climate change on agriculture has modeled crop yields as a function of the levels or deviations in the growing-period rainfall. However, an aspect that has received little attention in the empirical literature relates to the relationship between the timing of monsoon rains and crop yields. Using a pan-India district-level panel dataset for 50 years, this article investigates two interrelated issues critical to understanding the impacts of weather-induced agricultural risks and their management.
Invitation to EfD-Kenya Seminar: Assessment of farmers’ knowledge attitude and practices on weather and climate information in arid and semi-arid areas.
Bookmark the date to attend this fascinating seminar presented by Virginiah Wango, a junior researcher with EfD Kenya
Inclusive Green Economy Policy Review for Uganda
Inclusive Green Economy Policy Review for Tanzania
Inclusive Green Economy Policy Review for Rwanda
EfD Authors:
In order to achieve Agenda 2030, we need to get the economic incentives right and make sure to leave no one behind. In other words, we need a transformation towards an inclusive green economy. Such transformation requires increased knowledge of, and capacity to apply, policy instruments such as bans, taxes, fees, subsidies, permits, and refund systems that generate incentives for an inclusive green economy. The Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Program aims to strengthen the country and regional capacity of green economy transformation in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.