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International Insolvency Review, EarlyView.Abstract The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has produced the most robust international insolvency regime applicable to countries around the world. The Model Law on Cross‐Border Insolvency (1997) is widely accepted and already very popular among African countries.
Pontian N. Okoli
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Nutritional characteristics of forages from Niger. [PDF]
, 2007 BANOIN M. +4 more
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Resource Use Efficiency of Millet/Cowpea Intercropping in Niger State, Nigeria [PDF]
The study examined the profitability and resources-use efficiency of millet/cowpea mixed farmers production in Niger state Nigeria. The primary data for the study was obtained using structured questionnaire administered to 80 randomly sampled farmers in ...
Adiele, M.A. +3 more
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International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates how the personal characteristics of finance ministers influence political budget cycles in Africa. Using a new dataset covering 300 finance ministers across 23 countries from 1980 to 2020, we find that political budget cycles primarily take the form of increased government consumption during election years.
Christine Olivia Strong
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A Multidimensional Homo Economicus: Cultural Dimensions of Economic Preferences in Four Countries [PDF]
Previous work in experimental economics reveals specific differences in economic behavior, especially reciprocity and free-riding behavior, across cultures. We expand the possible pallet of cross-cultural behavioral differences that may exist.
Ehmke, Mariah D. +2 more
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International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of trade liberalisation on income inequality across 24 Sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2000 to 2020. Using IV‐Tobit and 2SLS models, we consistently find that greater trade openness significantly exacerbates inequality in the region. Critically, we document an inverted U‐shaped relationship between trade
Guivis Zeufack Nkemgha +2 more
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Does Digital Banking Promote Remittance Receipts? Evidence From Developing Countries
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In the realm of technological advancement, like many sectors, the financial sector swiftly embraced digital transformation to help facilitate financial transactions, especially remittance receipts. The digitalisation of the banking sector has made transfers and access to funds quite easier, faster, and more economical by reducing transaction ...
Syed Ali Abbas +2 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin +7 more
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Dual process for improved recovery of essential oil and pectin from citrus waste
Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Citrus essential oils (EO), particularly orange essential oil (OEO) and pectin, are high‐value chemical products widely used across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, detergents, and cosmetics. These compounds are present in the residual by‐products generated by juice production industries, and their ...
Jorge Welti‐Chanes +3 more
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa
Journal of International Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
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