Section 1
Human Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Poverty Reduction
Human Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Poverty Reduction
Theme:
Leveraging Human Capital for Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation
Chair : Nassibou Bassongui, Centre Africain d’Etudes Supérieures en Gestion-CESAG
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of the tax structure on household final consumption expenditure in Burkina Faso | OUEDRAOGO Amandine Marie Diane Sidpassèté | # |
| The Determinants of Mobile Money Adoption in Cameroon | Ambombo Bella Généviève La Reine | # |
| The power of skill Development in Bridging Africa's Unemployment Gap: Assessing Effectiveness and Labor Market Outcomes | Ngeh Laura Senke | # |
| Optimization of the Nigerian Workforce for Enhanced Productivity and Human Capital Development: A Case Study of Selected Teaching Staff in Universities | Margaret Adebimpe OKE, Ajayi Crowther University; Amos Olumuyiwa OYELEYE | # |
Discussants:
Aneth Kayombo, Eduardo Mondlane University
Suzana Sylivester, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Josue Mbonigaba
Clarence Odey, University of Calabar
Section 2
Issues on Economic Development
Issues on Economic Development
Theme:
Innovationsfor Sustainable Economic Development
Chair: Kehinde Osasona, University of Ilorin
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| TIC et commercialisation des céréales au Burundi | Pamela Sinzinkayo, University of Burundi | # |
| Do ICTs infrastructure reduce informal economy? Évidence of some developing countries | Josiane Ngamgo, University of Yaounde 2 | # |
| The power of skill Development in Bridging Africa's Unemployment Gap: Assessing Effectiveness and Labor Market Outcomes | Ngeh Laura Senke, University of Buea, Cameroon | # |
| Whether it’s Weather or Climate: The Link between Temperatures and Deprivation in Sub-Saharan Africa | Josephine Baako-Amponsah, University of Bayreuth |
Discussants:
Aminat Omilani, University of Ibadan
Rolande Iphigenie MENGA MOKOMBI, Marien Ngouabi University
Audrey Jennie DJIJO TIAKOU, Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar
Section 3
Governance, Institutional Quality, and Structural Transformation
Governance, Institutional Quality, and Structural Transformation
Theme:
Enhancing Governance and Institutional Quality for Structural Economic Transformation
Chair : Prof. Charles Andoh
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Effects of foreign direct investments on structural transformation in WAEMU countries: the role of corruption and democracy | Abdoulaye Savadogo, Université Norbert Zongo ; Idrissa Ouedraogo; Mahamadou Diarra | # |
| Institutional quality and illicit financial flows in Sub-Saharan Africa | Minamba Victorien OUOBA, Thomas Sankara University; Dr Idrissa OUEDRAOGO; Pr Youmanli OUOBA | # |
| Institutional Quality and Technological Innovation | Aya Maries Estelle Amani Epse Konan, Uniiversity of Abidjan; N’cho Henri-Bérenger N’CHO | # |
| AI Technology and Youth Unemployment in Africa | Aminat Omilani, University of Ibadan | # |
Discussants:
Abiola Sunday Akande, Precious Cornerstone University
DJUIKOM Mélanie, African Finance and Economic Association
Eyitemi Fasanu
Section 4
Climate Change, Sustainability, and Green Innovation
Climate Change, Sustainability, and Green Innovation
Theme:
Promoting Climate Resilience and Green Growth for Sustainable Development
Chair : Aya Maries Estelle Amani Epse Konan, University of Abidjan
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Intégration économique et chaîne de valeur mondiale en Afrique : Rôle de l'économie du savoir | DJIKINDEI Milka, Université de Bangui | # |
| Efficiency of Non-Renewable Energy Extraction in Africa | Eloi Sondo Somtinda, ENSEA; Didier Tatoutchoup; Napo Sassire | # |
| Quel est l’impact de la concentration des particules matières sur la santé des ménages en milieu urbain camerounais ? | Fabrice NZEPANG, Cameroon Economics Society; NGANGMO Cédric Yannick | # |
| Impact of water and soil conservation techniques adoption on cereal crop productivity in Burkina Faso | Sombéwendé Rachel NANA, Felix Houphouët-Boigny | # |
Discussants:
Elodie Raissa Agnoung Amang, University of Yaounde II
sire Napo, National School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSEA)
Babatunde ALAO, University of Ibadan
Section 5
Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth
Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth
Theme:
Infrastructure as a Driver of Economic Growth and Structural Change in Africa
Chair : Margaret Adebimpe OKE, Ajayi Crowther University
| 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 | # |
| 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 | # |
| Recentering Infrastructural Unsustainability in East Africa: A Case Study of Sino-Africa Relations | Yinka Ajibola, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Gbadebo Odularu | # |
Discussants:
Oliver Lauche Assioro, Marien Ngouabi University
Idrissa Zida, Thomas Sankara University
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Lydia Kuranchie-Pong, University of Ghana
Section 6
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 : Olusegun Onifade Adepoju, Nigerian Army University Biu
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AI Technology May Lower Youth Employment in Africa | Aminat Omilani, Precious Cornerstone University | # |
| 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 | # |
| 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 | # |
| Institutional quality, human capital, and structural transformation in SSA | Valentin Sawadogo, Université Thomas Sankara; Idrissa Ouedraogo, Youmanli Théodore Ouoba | # |
Discussants:
Megnigang Denise Gisele, University of Dschang
Mylene Noubi Tchatchoua, University of Yaoundé 2
Santos Bila, University of Johannesburg
Section 7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Effects of public debt on income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa: exploring the direct and indirect transmission mechanisms | Idrissa Zida, Thomas Sankara University; Idrissa Ouedraogo, Thomas Sankara University; Relwendé Sawadogo, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University | # |
| 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 | # |
| Les inégalités de revenus en Afrique : l'effet réducteur de la digitalisation | Hassanatou Diddi ABBA, Université Félix Houphouet boigny; ONGO NKOA Bruno Emmanuel, BAMBA N'GALADJO Lambert | #|
| 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 | # |
Discussants:
Minamba Victorien OUOBA, Thomas Sankara University
Pascaline Njungoh Fozao, University of Yaounde II
Section 8
Energy, State Capacity, and Governance
Energy, State Capacity, and Governance
Theme:
Energy Transitions and the Role of State Capacity and Governance
Chair : Abdulfatai Adedeji, Centre for the Study of Economies of Africa (CSEA)
| 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 | # |
| Strengthening institutions for a greener and more climate-resilient future | DJUIKOM Mélanie, African Finance and Economic Association; BROU Bosson Jean Marcelin | # |
| 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:
Kamal Tasiu, Istanbul University
Abdoulaye Savadogo, Université Norbert Zongo
Sombéwendé Rachel NANA, Felix Houphouët-Boigny
Section 9
Development Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
Development Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
Theme:
Addressing Africa's Development Challenges with Sustainable Solutions
Chair : Boukare MAIGA, Thomas Sankara University
| Paper | Presenter(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Youth Agripreneurs’ Participation in Digital Financial Inclusion in Rural Nigeria | Kehinde Osasona, University of Ilorin; Salami, Mercy; Ogunjobi, Veronica; Okunloye, Yanmife; Paul, Blossom and Fayemi, Adeola | # |
| Relevance of financial education programs in contexts of conflict and insecurity: Evidence from Burkina Faso | Nassibou Bassongui, Centre Africain d’Etudes Supérieures en Gestion-CESAG; Edoé Djimitri Agbodjan | # |
| 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:
Dopé Madeleine Adjor, University of Yaoundé 2
Djinta LITAABA-AKILA, University of Lome