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Journal of African Economies Despite evolving evidence that Africa is experiencing urbanisation in a different way, empirical evaluations of the welfare implications of urban-development programs in Africa remain scant. We investigate the welfare implications of recent urbanisation processes in Ethiopia using household-level longitudinal data and satellite-based nightlight intensity. We also examine the impact of urban […]

Foodborne diseases are public health threats, causing considerable morbidity and mortality and substantial socioeconomic impacts. To address a range of food safety challenges in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in collaboration with national and international partners is implementing a food safety project named ‘Urban food markets in Africa – […]