The El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) weather event of 2015/16 caused severe drought conditions in northern and central Ethiopia affecting the welfare of millions of farmers in late 2015 and early 2016. Using nationally representative panel data collected in 2012 and 2016 and recent advances in the difference-indifferences literature, this paper explores the effects of […]
Ethiopia country climate and development report, February 2024
The Ethiopia Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) aims to support Ethiopia’s plans to achieve its development goals within the context of a changing climate. By quantifying the likely economic impacts of climate change on the economy between now and 2050, the report highlights the measures that the government of Ethiopia (GoE) needs to prioritize […]
Do ultra-poor graduation programs build resilience against droughts? Evidence from rural Ethiopia
A growing body of evidence now suggests that global warming increases the risk of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and tropical cyclones (Seneviratne et al. 2021), and these shocks often force poor households to consume less or sell valuable assets, worsening their food security and increasing their vulnerability to chronic poverty. These effects […]
Impact of electrification on the welfare of rural households in Ethiopia: A gendered perspective
Rural electrification has strong gender dimensions Only electricity access at home improved girls’ education and women’s agency Even in electrified villages, responding to the specific needs of girls’ and women’ requires targeted and supplementary investments Gender-specific energy needs should be considered when planning rural electricity infrastructure. Existing data do not allow for gender responsive analyses […]
Closing the gendered energy technology gap in rural Ethiopia: A qualitative study
▪ Adoption of improved biomass stoves was dominated by women, adoption of motor pumps and domestic solar technologies was dominated by men ▪ Modern energy technologies outside the domestic cooking domain. Less likely to directly benefit women ▪ Enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in rural energy use requires targeted approaches ▪ Design, promotion and […]
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