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Newsletter from EfD
March 2023
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Dear friends of EfD,
Imagine a gender-equal world! March 8, International Women’s Day, was a day to focus on gender equality – something we should all do every day. This EfD newsletter is therefore to a large extent devoted to acknowledging the contributions of women in our network with examples from Nigeria, India, and Chile as well as through the Sustainable Energy Transition Initiative. But there are of course also publications and news, including the release of a report from the Inclusive Green Economy program on the implementation of sustainable policies in East Africa.
Enjoy!
Gunnar Köhlin, Director
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How women researchers in EfD Nigeria are changing the society
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A focus group discussion with women in Cross River State, Nigeria. Photo: Chizoba Oranu.
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EfD Nigeria parades ten women research fellows who are working very hard to improve the inclusion and participation of women in different aspects of Nigerian society. Meet some of them and learn what they do to change society for the better!
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Sustainable Energy Transition Initiative (SETI)
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SETI women talk about the energy-gender nexus
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Women cooking. Photo: Fietzfotos, Pixabay.
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Three researchers from the collaborative program Sustainable Energy Transitions Initiative sent important messages regarding women’s contribution to science in and different aspects of energy and gender in commemoration of this year's International Women's Day. Read the story and see the films!
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Bringing skilling and productive employment closer to women
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Farzana Afridi. Photo: EfD India.
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According to EfD researcher Farzana Afridi the provision of skilling is a key issue in the creation of good jobs for women. She highlights the lack of physical and financial access to skill training, shortage of demand-relevant and high-quality programs, and inefficient matching with jobs post-training. Check out her interesting blog post!
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EfD researcher Marcela Jaime recognized for her academic career
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Marcela Jaime, Center Director EfD Chile. Photo: EfD Chile.
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The University Of Concepción, the host institution of EfD Chile, had a grand exposition opening called “Women Creating Knowledge” to commemorate Women’s International Day. Marcela Jaime, Director of EfD Chile, was invited to be acknowledged alongside fellow researchers from the university. Read the article and see the film where she summarizes her message for International Women's Day!
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Transparency can increase support for renewable energy
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Vietnam has ambitious plans to scale up its electricity capacity and increase the share of renewable energy. However, the country still relies heavily on coal-fired power plants. Researchers from the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City have studied how much people would be willing to pay for more renewables in their energy mix. Read this interesting article and check out the paper!
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The Inclusive Green Economy in Practice Program (IGE)
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Experiences from East Africa – which green policies work and which don’t?
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A report is now available, which reflects on experiences from East Africa in addressing some key environmental and social challenges: fossil fuels, plastic pollution, and deforestation. The report has been compiled by civil servants and academics and represents a unique learning opportunity for policymakers as well as academia. Read the story and download the full report!
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EfD’s Annual Meeting – a sneak peek into the program
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Black Star Square, Osu, Accra, Ghana. Photo: EfD Ghana.
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The preparations for EfD’s Annual Meeting on October 5-9, 2023 in Accra, Ghana, are in full swing. The program is still preliminary, but here are some dates to keep in mind, to make sure you don’t miss any event that you plan to attend. Check it out!
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Out of sight out of mind: Household perceptions of “fair” water prices in Nairobi, Kenya
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The water infrastructure that the researchers refer to in their study. Photos: David Fuente.
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Providing water and sewer services is extremely capital-intensive. Yet tariffs are often too low to cover operations, maintenance costs, capital replacement, and expansion. This study by EfD researchers David Fuente, Richard Mulwa, and Joseph Cook, published in Water Resources Research shows how much more people are willing to pay if provided with the right information. Check out their findings!
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Sanctioned quotas versus information provisioning for community wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe
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Photo: Debapriya Chakraborty, Pexels.
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EfD researchers Edwin Muchapondwa, Herbert Ntuli, Ann-Sofie Crépin, and Caroline Schill have studied the effects of three policy interventions to preserve ecosystems. Their findings can inform policymakers and development practitioners about the performance of different policy interventions for community wildlife conservation in Southern Africa. The study was published in Environmental and Resource Economics. Read more about their interesting findings!
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Consumer perceptions, preferences and awareness towards potential geographical indication of products in Tanzania
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Coffe plantation in Tanzania. Photo: Shutterstock.
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EfD researcher Innocensia John has studied consumer preferences and perceptions of high-quality products based on information provided in the market, and on the labels for coffee and rice products in the Mbeya and Kilimanjaro regions of Tanzania. The paper is part of a study aimed at understanding the potential of geographical indication protection in Tanzania. The article was published in Tanzanian Economic Review.
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Addressing plastic bags consumption crises through monetary and non-monetary interventions in South Africa
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Plastic garbage. Photo: Pexels.
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EfD researchers Babatunde Abimbola Abiola, Martine Visser, and Reza Daniels have analyzed the impact of retailer interventions to promote reusable bags to reduce plastic bag consumption. The study, which was published in Frontiers in Sustainability, showed some interesting results about nudging as opposed to monetary interventions. Check it out!
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Postdoctoral researcher position at Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
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This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the intense discussions around the means to control/eradicate invasive alien species in South Africa and particularly the risks and opportunities associated with the development of value-added industries that process their biomass.
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
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Postdoc on dynamics of interconnected crises in the global economy and the environment
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The program Global Economic Dynamics and the Biosphere (GEDB) is advertising up to two 2-year postdoc positions, on the topic of understanding how multiple shocks (social, economic, and environmental) combine to create global systemic crises.
Deadline for applications: March 31.
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Invited researchers are an important element of J-PAL’s effort to increase the number of high-quality randomized evaluations providing actionable insights on the most effective approaches to reduce poverty and improve lives worldwide.
Like J-PAL affiliated professors, invited researchers are also professors based at academic institutions where the freedom to publish results is protected.
Deadline for application: June 30.
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Research Associate at the University of Glasgow
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The University of Glasgow offers a 2-year postdoc position, working with Nick Hanley. The project studies the effects of natural sounds (bird song) on mental well-being, and people’s willingness to pay for enhancing biodiversity.
They are working with ecologists at the University of East Anglia and environmental psychologists at the University of Surrey.
Deadline for applications: April 15.
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Robert S McNamara Fellowships Program
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The Fellowship Program matches aspiring development economics researchers with World Bank research economists, creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC).
Fellows will be hosted at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Applicants from developing countries will be prioritized.
Deadline for application: April 3.
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EAERE 2023 28th Annual Conference, Cyprus
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The 28th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) will take place from June 27th to June 30th, 2023. The conference will take place in person in the city of Limassol while including some hybrid events as part of the program.
Deadline, early registrations: April 30th.
Deadline for presenting authors to register: May 15th.
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Workshop for the Research Agenda: Inclusive Green Transitions for Sustainable Development in the Global South
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During the workshop, participants will discuss knowledge gaps and research needs related to various aspects of the low-carbon transition, including the transformation of critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and forestry, and cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, human capital, and institutions.
Date: March 24-25
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AERC Senior Policy Seminar XXV on “Human Capital Development in Africa”
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The conference will be on the theme: Human Capital Development in Africa. AERC senior policy seminars are forums designed specifically to bring together senior policymakers from Africa to exchange experiences and deliberate on topical issues pertaining to the sustainable development of their economies.
Date: March 29-30.
Place: Nairobi and online.
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The eighth edition of the Wallace Scientific Conference will unite researchers, experts, and decision-makers that will discuss and analyze the transformation of food systems in the face of environmental degradation and climate change.
The conference is a multidisciplinary forum for top scientists interested in solving major global problems, such as food insecurity and unsustainable agriculture
Date: March 24-25
Place: Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE), located in Turrialba, Costa Rica
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