Essays about: "Sub-Saharan Africa."
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11. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and TechologyAbstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE
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12. Evaluation of five hardwood species from Zambia to produce fuel pellets for cooking purposes : Study with a single pellet press including pellet production, post production testing and X-ray examinations
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknikAbstract : 81% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa relies on charcoal and firewood to cover their energy needs for cooking. In Africa charcoal is usually produced by burning tree in a traditional kilns and then the food is cooked with a carbon-fired stoves indoors. READ MORE
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13. Tax-aid nexus - The case of Sub-Saharan Africa and China
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : This paper empirically discusses the interaction between Chinese Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Sub-Saharan tax revenue 2000-2017. Through the use of the methods OLS and IV, I pose the question whether there is evidence supporting the tax-aid nexus, which suggests a negative impact of increasing foreign aid on tax revenue. READ MORE
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14. Design of a Sustainable Energy System for a Community Center in rural Mozambique : A Minor Field Study in Mozambique
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Access to energy is an important part in the development of most countries and societies, linked to both social and economic growth. Nevertheless, 70% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa does not have access to electricity, which brings consequences to several of these areas. READ MORE
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15. The Effects of Programming, Communication, and Equality on Contraceptive Uptake
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : This paper aims to better understand how contraceptive uptake is influenced by both individual and environmental factors, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa, by comparing Uganda and Kenya as examples of different policy environments. Implementing a literature review and statistical regression, this paper analyses how various factors (including indicators of gender equality, family planning exposure, and socioeconomic and -demographic status) influence differences in female and male use of family planning methods. READ MORE