Essays about: "state and development africa"

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  1. 6. Religion & Individualism-Collectivism in Nigeria- A study on the role of religion in explaining a person’s degree of individualism-collectivism for Protestants and Muslims in Nigeria

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Natanael Kvidal; [2022-10-11]
    Keywords : Individualism; Collectivism; Protestantism; Catholicism; Islam; Sharia; Nigeria; Protestant Work Ethic; Development Economics; Africa; Reformation;

    Abstract : The dimension of individualism-collectivism in values has been shown to affect both innovation and growth. Cross-country differences generally indicate that Protestant countries are highly individualistic, Roman Catholic countries are less individualistic (i.e. READ MORE

  3. 7. Decentralized renewable energy - an enabler for development in the agriculture sector in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Alva Ohlsson; Ellen Weckström; [2022-07-07]
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    Abstract : The majority of the globally poor population, characterized by agricultural dependency as well as energy poverty, is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous research states that energy benefits agriculture sectors. One reason why the agrarian society lacks access to electricity is because of the insufficient infrastructure in the remote areas. READ MORE

  4. 8. Development as more than economic growth : A qualitative analysis on development in the African Union’s migration policy

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Ayaat Abdelaziz; [2022]
    Keywords : migration policy; African Union; migration-development nexus; postcolonialism; critical development;

    Abstract : An increased global attention has been placed on the effects of migration on development, particularly in Africa, due to the increase in remittances to the continent. The African Union (AU) has negotiated multiple migration frameworks and conventions to promote development in this arena. READ MORE

  5. 9. Venture Capital flows to fintech innovators in Africa: How governmental policy and actions affect the ecosystem and capital sources

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Giove Lee; Franklin Amabo; [2021-07-06]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Fintech; Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; Strategy; Fintech Entrepreneurship; Startup Capital; Funding; Investment; Policy; Economic Development;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis explores aspects of the current state of fintech and venture capital within Africa as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the different governments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions that directly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connection between both. READ MORE

  6. 10. Social Capability and Resilience to Economic Shrinking - An innovative Perspective on Growth and the Income Divergence between Sub-Saharan Africa and East Asia & Pacific

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Matilda Persson; Emma Hanning; [2021]
    Keywords : economic shrinking; social capability; income convergence; shrinking resilience; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Since the beginning of the 1960’s, there has been a widening gap in GDP per capita between the countries in the regions of East Asia & Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa. By growing more and shrinking less, some but not all, developing countries have deviated from a state of underdevelopment and caught up with the developed world. READ MORE