Accelerating Sustainable Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Clean Energy, Digitalization, FDI, and Industrialization
Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability remains a defining challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A recent study investigates how clean energy, digitalization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and industrialization influence ecological outcomes across 38 SSA countries between 2001 and 2020. Using advanced econometric techniques, the research uncov
Does food inflation exacerbate poverty in the Arab world? Assessing the impact of rural development and institutional quality
Rising food prices continue to threaten economic stability and social well-being across the Arab world. This study investigates how food inflation influences poverty levels in 14 Arab countries from 2001 to 2020, with a focus on the moderating roles of rural development and institutional quality. Utilizing panel econometric models, including the panel corrected standa
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