Breakout Session III – (11:30am- 1:30 pm)
Press Room
Institutions, Sustainability, and Human Capital in Africa’s Economic Transformation
Institutions, Sustainability, and Human Capital in Africa’s Economic Transformation
Theme:
Building Resilient African Economies through Strong Institutions, Green Finance, and Future-Ready Human Capital
Chair : Prof. Syden Mishi, Nelson Mandela University
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Markets, Financial Inclusion and the Role of Institutional Quality | Lawrence Atuna, University of Business and Integrated Development Studies | # |
| Teaching practices and cognitive skills in Sub-Saharan Africa | Cécile NGAMBOE, Catholic University of Central Africa | Download Paper |
| Sustainable Development, AI and the Future of Work in Africa: Pathways for Inclusive Growth and Labour Market Flexibility | Bosede Comfort Olopade, Adeleke University; Sowemimo, Eseosa Joy, & Enyinnaya Gemson .O | Download Paper |
| Green Financing for Sustainable Development in Infrastructure Projects in Kenya | Ndirangu Ngunjiri, University of Nairobi; Anthony Kamau | Download Paper |
Discussants:
Ladifatou Ndi Gbambie Gachili, University of Yaoundé II
Pyemo Afego, University of Tokyo
Kalo Achille Sanou, Université Clermont Auvergne
Rael Onyango, Aga Khan University
LT 401
Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Theme:
Sustainable Energy Infrastructure and Green Innovation for Africa’s Economic Growth
Chair : Dr. Placide Aime Kwizera, National Bank of Rwanda
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy, Industrialization, and Environmental Sustainability | Romanus Anthony Osabohien, Universiti Tenaga Nasional; Amar Hisham Jaaffar; Olufemi Gbenga Onatunji; Oluwayemisi Kadijat Adeleke | # |
| Clean Energy Transitions for Energy-Poor Households in Nigeria | Romanus Anthony Osabohien, Universiti Tenaga Nasional; Musa Abdu; Amar Hisham Jaaffar | # |
| Energy Poverty and Its Impact on Exile in Sub-Saharan Africa | Harouna Kinda, UM6P - Africa Business School, Chair Industrial Economics of Emerging Africa (EIEA); Thierry Messie Pondie | # |
| Climate Change and Household Employment in Sub-Saharan Africa | Suleiman Maalim, University of Nairobi | # |
Discussants:
Farai Mushonga, Nelson Mandela University
Glories Ilondanga, University of Nairobi
Gift Marandu, Sokoine University of Agriculture
Afolabi Balogun, Nigerian Army University Biu
MLT 401
Infrastructure, Energy, and Regional Integration in Africa
Infrastructure, Energy, and Regional Integration in Africa
Theme:
Advancing Sustainable Development through Strategic Infrastructure Investments, and Regional Connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Chair : Dr. Masedi Sesele, Development Bank of Southern Africa
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Public-Private Infrastructure Investments in COMESA | Powel Murunga, University of Nairobi | Download Paper |
| Investment in Transport Infrastructure and Labour Accessibility in ECOWAS | Kalejaiye Toluwanimi Grace, Tai Solarin University of Education | Download Paper |
| How Firms Leapfrog Competitors: A Case Study of Kenya | Beatrice Mbinya | # |
| Distributional Outcomes of Market Liberalization: Evidence from the Land Rental Market in Egypt | Sarah Wahby, University of Minnesota | # |
Discussants:
Matai Muon, University of Oxford
Tevin Tafese, German Institute for Global and Area Studies
Lesedi Keshia Mokgaga, Botswana University of Maryland School of Medicine Health Initiative
Kechiro Ambro-Moye, Covenant University
online session
MLT 402
Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth
Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth
Theme:
Infrastructure as a Driver of Economic Growth and Structural Change in Africa
Chair : Dr. Pamela Sinzinkayoa, University of Burundi
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| A Study on the Nexus between Infrastructure, Foreign Direct Investment, and Economic Growth: The Case of African Countries Using Panel Threshold Model | Krishtee Seebaluck, SBM Bank | Download Paper |
| Responding to Power Outages: Solar PV Adoption and Lighting Choices in South African Households | Zenelabden Nouran | # |
| Awareness of autism spectrum disorder in urban communities of Tanzania: Case study Dar es Salaam | Suzana Sylivester, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Josue Mbonigaba | Download Paper |
Discussants:
Lydia Kuranchie-Pong, University of Ghana
Megnigang Denise Gisele, University of Dschang
Oliver Lauche Assioro, Marien Ngouabi University
MLT 403
Artificial Intelligence, Employment, and the Future of Work
Artificial Intelligence, Employment, and the Future of Work
Theme:
Navigating the Employment Landscape in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Chair : Dr. Amos Olumuyiwa Oyeleye, Ajayi Crowther University
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AI Technology May Lower Youth Employment in Africa | Aminat Omilani, Precious Cornerstone University | Download Paper |
| Effect of artificial intelligence on employment in sub-Saharan Africa | Rolande Iphigenie MENGA MOKOMBI, Marien Ngouabi University; GOLO KOLO Guide Geordalin and NDINGA Mathias Marie Adrien | Download Paper |
| Adoption of AI tools for effective teaching and learning in public universities in South-West Nigeria | Babatunde ALAO, University of Ibadan; Dr. D. A. Busari | # |
Discussants:
Murielle Fokou Pepoung Dzeukoh, University of Yaounde II
Sassire Napo, National School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSEA)
Didier Tatoutchoup
Francis Ainoo, University of Cape Coast
AAAWE Sessions
MLT 405
Gender and Health and Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa II
Gender and Health and Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa II
Chair : Dorcas Peprah (dapeprah@gmail.com), University of Ghana, +233242382965
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of Savings on Household Consumption Among Women Living with HIV/AIDS: Evidence from Uganda. | Frances Nakakawa, Sasakawa Africa Association) | Download Paper |
| Modeling the Impact of Malaria on Labor Market Outcome in Sub-Saharan Africa | Angélique Nelly Salanon (salanon.angelique@ensea.edu.ci), Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d'Economie Appliquée (ENSEA) d'Abidjan/ Côte D'Ivoire | Download Paper |
| Household analysis on gender digital divide, social norms and innovative agricultural practices in Nigeria (Zoom, English) | Aminat Olayinka Olohunlana (eniayewuyinka@yahoo.com), University of Lagos, Nigeria | # |
| The Mediating Role of Maternal Mental Health in the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Child Depression (Zoom, English) | Ami Adjoh-Baliki (amivad@gmail.com), American Institutes for Research, U.S | # |
Discussants:
MLT 404
SMEs, Informality and Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
SMEs, Informality and Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chair : Dr. Ruth Oriama (ruthoriama@gmail.com), World Bank, +254 720 889472
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Temporal Dynamics of Transmission Channel of Electricity Shortages on Firm Productivity": Evidence from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys Data Over Two Distinct Periods (Zoom, English) | Yvette Djoha Seukou (ydjoha@yahoo.fr), University of Maroua, Cameroon, +237 6 95 71 40 79 | # |
| Human Capital and Entrepreneurial Performance in Benin’s Informal Sector | Attolou Sedami Nadege Marsove (amarsove@gmail.com), University of Félix houphet Boigny, +233551884943 | Download Paper |
| The effects of digitization on technological innovation by SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa SMEs (Zoom, French) | Patience Jasmine Metchouani (patiencemetchouani@gmail.com), University of Yaounde II, Cameroon, +237695041807 | Download Paper |
| The Influence of Digital Financial Services on the Financial Inclusion by Commercial Banks in Cameroon | Brendaline Beloke ngwengehbeloke@gmail.com University of Buea, Cameroon, +237 6 74 07 47 87 | Download Paper |
Discussants:
Prof. Stefan Lutz, Media University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Voxi Heinrich Amavilah
Breakout Session IV – (3:30am- 5:30 pm)
Press Room
Climate Finance and Green Growth
Climate Finance and Green Growth
Theme:
Catalyzing Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa’s Sustainable Future
Chair : Dr. Masedi Sesele, Development Bank of Southern Africa
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Paving the Path to Sustainability: Green Growth and Innovation in Kenya | Powel Murunga, University of Nairobi | Download Paper |
| Improving Infrastructure Delivery Models in SSA | Masedi Sesele, Development Bank of Southern Africa | # |
| Beyond the Resource Curse: A Peripheral Perspective on Africa’s Sustainable Future | Matai Muon, University of Oxford | Download Paper |
| Carbon taxes and agricultural productivity in developing countries | Ladifatou Ndi Gbambie Gachili, University of Yaoundé II; Kalo Achille Sanou | # |
Discussants:
Kalejaiye Toluwanimi Grace, Tai Solarin University of Education
Pyemo Afego, University of Tokyo
Cécile Ngamboe, Catholic University of Central Africa
Ajanie Clarisse Nyadjah, Association Africaine de finance et d'économie
MLT 401
Social Mobility, Inclusion, and Economic Resilience
Social Mobility, Inclusion, and Economic Resilience
Theme:
Exploring Gender, Youth, and Socio-Economic Dynamics shaping Mobility, Equity, and Resilience across African and BRICS+ Economies
Chair :Dr. Harouna Kinda, UM6P
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Preferences for Internship among the Youth and Kenya’s Labour Market | Beatrice Mbinya, Economics Scholar Panel; Kefa Simiyu; Fellah Wanjiru | Download Paper |
| Natural Hazard Insurance Demand in Zimbabwe and South Africa | Farai Mushonga, Nelson Mandela University; Mishi Syden | Download Paper |
| Socio-economic transformation and income inequality in Selected BRICS+ Countries | Syden Mishi, Nelson Mandela University | # |
| The Decolonization of Climate Change and Environmental Awareness | Ndirangu Ngunjiri, University of Nairobi; Elizabeth Kingoo | # |
Discussants:
Gabriel Oduyemi, Tai Solarin University of Education
Muhammad Tasiu, Istanbul University
Lesedi Keshia Mokgaga, Botswana University of Maryland School of Medicine Health Initiative
Rael Onyango, Aga Khan University
LT 401
Health, Welfare, and Economic Development
Health, Welfare, and Economic Development
Theme:
Health and Welfare as Pillars of Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chair : Emmanuel Mensah, Utrecht University
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The Impact of Industrial Parks on Local Labour Markets in Ethiopia | Tevin Tafese, German Institute for Global and Area Studies; Alisha Weber | Download Paper |
| Elections and Effective Tax Rates in African Mining Rent | Kalo Achille SANOU, Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, IRD, CERDI, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand; OUEDRAOGO Mahamady | Download Paper |
| Understanding Heavy Metal Movement from Pugu-Kinyamwezi Dumpsite | Gift Marandu, Sokoine University of Agriculture | # |
| Nigeria Services-Led Structural Transformation in East Africa | Emmanuel Mensah, Utrecht University; Calumn Hamilton; Edward Sennoga | # |
Discussants:
Alvine Melissa Atimouat Nzama, University of Yaounde II
Romanus Anthony Osabohien, Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Lawrence Atuna, University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
online session
MLT 402
Public Debt, Inequality, and Economic Stability
Public Debt, Inequality, and Economic Stability
Theme:
The Impact of Debt and Economic Instabilities on Growth and Inequality in Africa
Chair : Sedami Nadege Marsove Attolou, Laboratoire d'Economie Publique (UAC)
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback effect of instabilities in the banking systems on the real economy | Lydia Kuranchie-Pong, University of Ghana; Prof. Charles Andoh, Prof. Anthony Q. Q. Aboagye | Download Paper |
| Financial innovation and agricultural growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Mobile Money | Megnigang Denise Gisele, University of Dschang; Nankap Seujib Alexis, Djoumessi Wamba Mathias | # |
| What does gender tell us about the relationship between financial inclusion and employment in sub-Saharan Africa? | Oliver Lauche Assioro, Marien Ngouabi University; Grace Fleurbellia Biongo Domba, Guide Geordalin Kolo Golo | Download Paper | Exploring the preferences of artisanal fishermen for fish stock recovery attributes in Ghana | Francis Ainoo, University of Cape Coast | # |
Discussants:
Krishtee Seebaluck, SBM Bank
Zenelabden Nouran
Suzana Sylivester, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Yinka Ajibola, University of Wisconsin – Madison
MLT 403
Energy, State Capacity, and Governance
Energy, State Capacity, and Governance
Theme:
Energy Transitions and the Role of State Capacity and Governance
Chair :Dr. Sombéwendé Rachel NANA, Felix Houphouët-Boigny
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Political Protests and Education Inequalities in Africa | Murielle Fokou Pepoung Dzeukoh, University of Yaounde II | # |
| Assessing Mineral Extraction Efficiency in Africa: Insights from Economic Theory | Sassire Napo, National School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSEA); Didier Tatoutchoup; Eloi Somtinda Sondo | # |
| Human Capital Development, Economic growth, Institutional quality and natural resources: Empirical Evidence from selected West African Economies | Hosu Y.S and Matsvai, S, Walter Sisulu University | # |
| Impact of education on maize productivity in Burundi | Pamela Sinzinkayoa, University of Burundi; Bonaventure Minani and Nicodème Nimenya, University of Ngozi | # |
Discussants:
Aminat Omilani, Precious Cornerstone University
Rolande Iphigenie MENGA MOKOMBI, Marien Ngouabi University
Babatunde ALAO, University of Ibadan; Dr. D. A. Busari
Abdoulaye Savadogo, Université Norbert Zongo
AAAWE Sessions
MLT 405
Gender and Health and Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa II
Gender and Health and Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa II
Chair :Dorcas Peprah (dapeprah@gmail.com), University of Ghana, +233242382965
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of parents' multidimensional poverty on the school performance of girls and boys in Burkina Faso (Zoom, English) | Guira Asmo, (asmoguira@gmail.com) Center for Economic and Social Studies, Documentation and Research, +226 78 24 40 72 | Download Paper |
| Impacts of climate change on girls' schooling in Benin (Zoom, French) | Ehouédé Pascaline AGBOCA (pascalineagboka7@gmail.com), Centre of Economics Research of Abomey-Calavi University (CRE/UAC), 0022994871226 | # |
| The Impact of Child Labour on Educational Outcomes in Lesotho: A Non-Parametric Bounds Approach. | Rosalea Souru (rosaleasouru1@gmail.com), National University of Lesotho, +25657074929 | Download Paper |
| The impact of cash transfer programs on education and health in Ghana | Anita Anokyewaa Sarpong (aasarpong004@gmail.com), University of Ghana, +233266166776) | # |
Discussants:
Carolyn Chisadza, University of Pretoria
Gbetonmasse Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MLT 404
Regional Integration and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Regional Integration and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chair : Sarah Wahby ( wahby001@umn.edu), University of Minnesota +201111676543
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic causal relationships based on wavelets between oil prices and economic Growth in CEMAC countries (Zoom, French) | Angèle Flora Zang Zang (zangzangflora@gmail.com), University of Félix houphet Boigny, +225 87 24 34 27 | Download Paper |
| Trade and Human Development Nexus in the COMESA Region | Audrey Connick (audreyconnickmtisi@gmail.com), University of Mauritius, +263775 338 675 | Download Paper |
| Impact of Exchange Rate on Manufacturing Sector Performance in Nigeria. | Ezeme Chiamaka ( ezemechiamaka02@gmail.com), University of Jos | Download Paper |
Discussants:
Prof. Voxi Heinrich Amavilah