sub-Saharan Africa
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Increasing the Demand for Education With Unconditional Cash Transfers
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Sub-Saharan Africa hosts the majority of the 124 million children not enrolled in school across the globe. Education plays a key role in improving individual and social well-being, but high poverty impedes access to quality education. This cycle of poverty can be broken by reducing the burden of the financial…
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The Role of Climate Change in Africa’s Urbanization
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Globalization and structural changes in African economies are contributing to rapid urbanization—with 50 percent of the population predicted to live in urban areas by 2030, compared to 36 percent in 2010. Simultaneously, climate change is projected to have significant impacts on the African landscape with decreased precipitation, increased aridity, and…
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Are Pregnancies Saving Lives Among Sex Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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A new study suggests that pregnancy among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa could act as a crucial entry point into the healthcare system, yielding better outcomes for HIV testing and treatment.
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The Economic Impact of Frugality: Evidence from Tobacco Farmers in Malawi
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Tobacco farmers in Malawi were offered a direct-deposit savings account, which yielded significant positive impacts on their financial behavior and increases in their agricultural outputs. These results suggest a potential driver for economic growth and poverty reduction in the region.
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Into Sub-Saharan Africa: Spillover Effects of China’s Economic Boom Through Trade
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China’s domestic investment activities prove as strong stimulus to direct trade expansion for its partners in Africa.
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School Enrollment and a Mother’s Ability to Work: A Study of Developing Nations
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A study of developing nations explores the relationship between water infrastructure, female employment, and school attendance for children.
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From D.C. With Love: The American Mission in Abuja
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The Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria discusses the intricacies of international diplomacy
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