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Perceptions of Governance (Il)Legitimacy Mediate Climate Change Adaptation in the Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Governance is a well‐known dimension of adaptive capacity across various frameworks, however specific links between perceptions of governance (il)legitimacy and adaptive capacity remain relatively unexplored. In this study, we investigate connections between climate change adaptation and perceptions of governance (il)legitimacy using focus ...
Emma D. Rice, Jonathan G. Low, Molly Atkins, Bwambale Mbilingi, Veronica Mpomwenda, Laban Musinguzi, Vianny Natugonza, Fiona Nunan, Elizabeth A. Nyboer   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon dioxide emissions and vulnerability to climate change in Africa: How public goods moderate policy syndromes

Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView.
Abstract Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and climate vulnerability are major concerns affecting sustainable development in Africa. This study assesses how the provision of public goods moderates the effects of policy syndromes on CO2 emissions and vulnerability to climate change in the continent.
Simplice A. Asongu, Judith C. M. Ngoungou, Thales Pacific Yapatake Kossele   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Cricket Farming Efficiency: Comparative Analysis of Temperature Effects on Three Edible Malagasy Species

Insects
As demand for sustainable protein intensifies, edible crickets offer a promising solution to food insecurity and environmental strain, particularly in regions like Madagascar. This study investigated the effects of two rearing temperatures (28 °C and 30 °
Valéry Riantsoa, Henlay J. O. Magara, Sylvain Hugel, Brian L. Fisher   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fast, Sensitive and Specific Detection of Thailand orthohantavirus and Its Variants Using One-Step Real-Time Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay

Viruses, 2019
Genetic variants of Thailand orthohantavirus (THAIV) have been recently reported from rodents in South-East Asia and in islands from the South-West part of the Indian Ocean. In order to detect THAIV and its variants, we developed a sensitive and specific
Vololoniaina Raharinosy, Jean-Michel Heraud, Harinirina Aina Rabemananjara, Sandra Telfer, Danielle Aurore Doll Rakoto, Claudia Filippone, Jean-Marc Reynes   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Domestic Public Health Spending on Health Outcomes in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Evidence From Disability‐Adjusted Life Years

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) continues to experience a high and uneven disease burden, mainly from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. As external funding declines, the strategic allocation of domestic public health spending (DPHS) becomes crucial.
Wa Ntita Serge Kabongo, Josue Mbonigaba
wiley   +1 more source

Time and Free Trade Agreements: Implications for the AfCFTA

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines how free trade agreements (FTAs) can boost economic growth by increasing trade, with clear implications for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Our main finding is that in general, the effects of FTAs are delayed by at least 3 years on average for intra‐African trade.
Michael Olabisi, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool‐Tasie, Evans Osabuohien   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

First results of hormone receptors' status in Malagasy women with invasive breast cancer

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy tumor amongst Malagasy women registered at the pathology unit of the ''Institut Pasteur de Madagascar''. In Madagascar, there is no laboratory practicing hormone receptors' status on these tumors.
Nomeharisoa Rodrigue Emile Hasiniatsy, Clairette Raharisolo Vololonantenaina, Hary Fanambinantsoa Rabarikoto, Narindra Razafimanjato, Hasina Dina Ranoharison, Joelson Lovaniaina Rakotoson, Luc Herv� Samison, Florine Rafaramino   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Climatology of Tropical Cyclones Approaching Tanzania and Their Impacts on Rainfall in East Africa

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Tropical cyclones (TCs) that approach Tanzania bring heavy rainfall over northern Mozambique, Tanzania, and south‐central Kenya, but the occurrence of these TCs reduces precipitation over southern African countries. Easterly steering winds and the Mascarene High are key features directing TCs westward.
Michinori Ideyoshi, Youichi Kamae
wiley   +1 more source

Madagascar

IMF Staff Country Reports, 2000
This paper analyzes the recent economic developments in Madagascar under the new Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement. It highlights the production, income, and overall fiscal developments; discusses various measures to simplify the tax system, improve tax and customs administration; and tighten the expenditure management of the country ...
openaire   +1 more source

Annual and Seasonal Rainfall Variability in Mozambique During the Nineteenth Century

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
This paper presents the first annually and seasonally resolved reconstructions of nineteenth‐century rainfall variability for Mozambique derived from the analysis of extensive documentary evidence. It reveals spatially heterogeneous rainfall patterns with recurrent multi‐year droughts, episodic extreme wet events, and a strong coherence between ...
David J. Nash, Matthew J. Hannaford, Bárbara Direito   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source