Investigating the impact of property characteristics, cost of living, and environmental factors on rental prices in Baidoa’s climate-affected real estate market: a hybrid approach using hedonic regression and neural networks
A groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Cities examines how climate conditions, economic factors, and property attributes shape rental prices in Baidoa, Somalia. Conducted by researchers from the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE), SIMAD University, and other institutions, the study applies a hybrid analytical approach—combining hedonic
Poor governance and weak social cohesion in Somalia’s Climate-stressed settings: the mediating effects of economicin efficiencies and limited human development
A recent study published in Cogent Economics & Finance by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor and Dr. Mohamed Mahees Raheem explores the intricate relationship between governance failures, economic inefficiencies, and social cohesion in Somalia’s climate-stressed regions. The research utilizes Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze how poor governance exacerbates eco
Approaches to Ecological Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evaluating the Role of Globalization, Renewable Energy, Economic Growth, and Population Density
Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability is a pressing challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study explores the impact of globalization, renewable energy, economic growth, trade openness, and population density on ecological footprints and CO₂ emissions across 34 SSA nations from 1994 to 2021. Using advanced econometric techniques, includin
Determinants of Agricultural Exports in Somalia: The Role of Exchange Rates, Foreign Direct Investment, and Institutional Quality
Agricultural exports are critical to Somalia’s economy, providing employment, foreign exchange earnings, and economic stability. This study examines the key determinants of agricultural export performance in Somalia from 1985 to 2017, focusing on the impacts of exchange rate fluctuations, foreign direct investment (FDI), and institutional quality. Using an Autoregre
Transitioning to Sustainable Energy and Enhanced Environmental Quality in Somalia
As Somalia navigates its path toward sustainable development, this study explores the interplay between renewable energy, trade openness, globalisation, and environmental sustainability. Using annual data from 1990 to 2019 and employing advanced econometric models, the study reveals a significant long-run relationship among these factors. Findings indicate that renewa
Pathways to sustainable development in Somalia: evaluating the impact of agriculture, renewable energy, and urbanisation on ecological footprints and CO2 emissions
The paper investigates the environmental impacts of agriculture, renewable energy, economic growth, and urbanization on Somalia’s ecological footprints and CO2 emissions, using time-series data from 1990 to 2020. The findings reveal that while agriculture and renewable energy significantly reduce both ecological footprints and CO2 emissions in the long run, agri
Examining the confluence of climate change and conflicts on agricultural and livestock exports in Somalia
Climate-induced extreme weather events and conflicts jointly contribute to disruptions in agricultural supply chains and destabilizing global food trade. Since the literature has identified that variations in climatic conditions hamper farming and animal raising, it is necessary to explore the consequences of climate change on crop and livestock exports to implement p
Investigating the complex landscape of climate finance in the least-developed countries(LDCs)
This paper investigates the critical challenges that least-developed countries (LDCs) face in accessing sufficient and stable climate finance. Despite needing $93.7 billion annually for effective climate action, LDCs receive only a fraction of this amount, averaging $14.8 billion. This funding gap impedes their ability to implement necessary mitigation and adaptation
Enhancing food security in sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the role of environmental degradation, food prices, and institutional quality
The paper “Enhancing Food Security in sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the role of environmental degradation, food prices, and institutional quality” examines the various determinants affecting food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Using panel data from 32 SSA countries spanning from 2002 to 2020, the study explores the influence of agricultural land
Exploring climate change resilience of major crops in Somalia: implications for ensuring food security
The complex relationship between climate change and major crop output poses urgent challenges for contemporary food production systems. Recognizing the diverse responses of different crops to climatic stressors, it is necessary to investigate the repercussions of climate-induced shifts in various crop yields. Focused on the adverse extreme weather impacts on food secu