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21. | Uduji, Elda Okolo-Obasi Simplice Asongu Joseph N A I 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: War; Conflicts; Global evidence @unpublished{Asonguu, author = {Elda Okolo-Obasi N Simplice A. Asongu Joseph I. Uduji}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Drivers-and-persistence-of-death-in-conflicts.pdf}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-14}, abstract = {We investigate persistence and determinants of deaths from conflicts in a sample of 163 countries for the period 2010 to 2015. The empirical evidence is based on Generalised Method of Moments. First, the findings are contingent on income levels, religious-domination, landlockedness, regional proximity and legal origins. The persistence of deaths in internal conflict is more apparent in coastal, French civil-law and Islam-oriented countries, compared to landlocked, English common law, Christian-oriented countries, respectively. Second, the following factors are generally responsible for driving deaths from internal conflicts: homicides, conflict intensity and conflicts fought. Furthermore, incarcerations have negative effects on internal conflicts. Justifications for the established tendencies and policy implications are discussed.}, keywords = {War; Conflicts; Global evidence}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {unpublished} } We investigate persistence and determinants of deaths from conflicts in a sample of 163 countries for the period 2010 to 2015. The empirical evidence is based on Generalised Method of Moments. First, the findings are contingent on income levels, religious-domination, landlockedness, regional proximity and legal origins. The persistence of deaths in internal conflict is more apparent in coastal, French civil-law and Islam-oriented countries, compared to landlocked, English common law, Christian-oriented countries, respectively. Second, the following factors are generally responsible for driving deaths from internal conflicts: homicides, conflict intensity and conflicts fought. Furthermore, incarcerations have negative effects on internal conflicts. Justifications for the established tendencies and policy implications are discussed. |
22. | Rahman, Joseph Nnanna Mohamed Haffar Simplice Asongu Mushfiqur A Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 161 (December), pp. 120301, 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: information technology, Output @article{Asonguv, author = {Joseph Nnanna Mohamed Haffar Simplice A. Asongu Mushfiqur Rahman}, url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0040162520311276?via%3Dihub}, doi = {10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120301}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-11}, journal = {Technological Forecasting and Social Change}, volume = {161}, number = {December}, pages = {120301}, abstract = {This study investigates how enhancing information and communication technology (ICT) affects value added across sectors in 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using data for the period 1980–2014. The empirical evidence is based on the Generalised Method of Moments. The following findings are established. First, the enhancement of mobile phone and internet penetrations respectively have net negative effects on value added to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Second, enhancing ICT (i.e. mobile phone penetration and internet penetration) overwhelmingly has positive net effects on value added to the service sector. From an extended analysis, enhancing ICT in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors should exceed certain thresholds for value added, notably: 114.375 of mobile phone penetration per 100 people for added value in the agricultural sector and 22.625 of internet penetration per 100 people for added value in the manufacturing sector.}, keywords = {information technology, Output}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study investigates how enhancing information and communication technology (ICT) affects value added across sectors in 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using data for the period 1980–2014. The empirical evidence is based on the Generalised Method of Moments. The following findings are established. First, the enhancement of mobile phone and internet penetrations respectively have net negative effects on value added to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Second, enhancing ICT (i.e. mobile phone penetration and internet penetration) overwhelmingly has positive net effects on value added to the service sector. From an extended analysis, enhancing ICT in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors should exceed certain thresholds for value added, notably: 114.375 of mobile phone penetration per 100 people for added value in the agricultural sector and 22.625 of internet penetration per 100 people for added value in the manufacturing sector. |
23. | Acha-Anyi, Simplice Asongu Vanessa Tchamyou Asongu Acha-Anyi Paul A S N Technology in Society, 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Health promotion; Social media @article{Asongu_26, author = {Simplice Asongu Vanessa Tchamyou A S Asongu Acha-Anyi Paul N. Acha-Anyi}, url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160791X20301263#!}, doi = {10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101386}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-08}, journal = {Technology in Society}, abstract = {Health promotion is an educational tool that can be used to educate and create awareness of health issues through various media forms. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of social media (TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page) in creating tuberculosis (TB) awareness. A qualitative case study approach was used to collect data from TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page. An in-depth visual analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was carried out over a five-month period (from 1 February to June 30, 2017). The analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was conducted in order to determine the use of social media for health promotion. Such a comprehensive analysis was aimed at determining if the visuals on this page create awareness on TB as an illness. Common themes were identified including, TB medication, TB patients and healthcare workers raising awareness on TB. The findings have potential implications for health promotion efforts using social media.}, keywords = {Health promotion; Social media}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Health promotion is an educational tool that can be used to educate and create awareness of health issues through various media forms. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of social media (TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page) in creating tuberculosis (TB) awareness. A qualitative case study approach was used to collect data from TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page. An in-depth visual analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was carried out over a five-month period (from 1 February to June 30, 2017). The analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was conducted in order to determine the use of social media for health promotion. Such a comprehensive analysis was aimed at determining if the visuals on this page create awareness on TB as an illness. Common themes were identified including, TB medication, TB patients and healthcare workers raising awareness on TB. The findings have potential implications for health promotion efforts using social media. |
24. | Acha-Anyi, Simplice Asongu Vanessa Tchamyou Asongu Acha-Anyi Paul A S N 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Health promotion, Social media @unpublished{Asonguz, author = {Simplice Asongu Vanessa Tchamyou A S Asongu Acha-Anyi Paul N. Acha-Anyi}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Social-media-for-health-promotion.pdf}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-08}, abstract = {Health promotion is an educational tool that can be used to educate and create awareness of health issues through various media forms. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of social media (TB Proof South Africa‘s Facebook page) in creating tuberculosis (TB) awareness. A qualitative case study approach was used to collect data from TB Proof South Africa‘s Facebook page. An in-depth visual analysis of TB Proof South Africa’s Facebook page was carried out over a five-month period (from 1 February to 30 June 2017). The analysis of TB Proof South Africa‘s Facebook page was conducted in order to determine the use of social media for health promotion. Such a comprehensive analysis was aimed at determining if the visuals on this page create awareness on TB as an illness. Common themes were identified including, TB medication, TB patients and healthcare workers raising awareness on TB. The findings have potential implications for health promotion efforts using social media.}, keywords = {Health promotion, Social media}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {unpublished} } Health promotion is an educational tool that can be used to educate and create awareness of health issues through various media forms. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of social media (TB Proof South Africa‘s Facebook page) in creating tuberculosis (TB) awareness. A qualitative case study approach was used to collect data from TB Proof South Africa‘s Facebook page. An in-depth visual analysis of TB Proof South Africa’s Facebook page was carried out over a five-month period (from 1 February to 30 June 2017). The analysis of TB Proof South Africa‘s Facebook page was conducted in order to determine the use of social media for health promotion. Such a comprehensive analysis was aimed at determining if the visuals on this page create awareness on TB as an illness. Common themes were identified including, TB medication, TB patients and healthcare workers raising awareness on TB. The findings have potential implications for health promotion efforts using social media. |
25. | Rahman, Joseph Nnanna Mohamed Haffar Simplice Asongu Mushfiqur A 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic Output; ICT; Africa @unpublished{Asonguy, author = {Joseph Nnanna Mohamed Haffar Simplice A. Asongu Mushfiqur Rahman}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Enhancing-Information-Technology-for-Economic-Value-Added.pdf}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-08}, abstract = {This study investigates how enhancing information and communication technology (ICT) affects value added across sectors in 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using data for the period 1980-2014. The empirical evidence is based on the Generalised Method of Moments. The following findings are established. First, the enhancement of mobile phone and internet penetrations respectively have net negative effects on value added to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.Second, enhancing ICT (i.e. mobile phone penetration and internet penetration) overwhelmingly has positive net effects on value added to the service sector. From an extended analysis, enhancing ICT in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors should exceed certain thresholds for value added, notably: 114.375 of mobile phone penetration per 100 people for added value in the agricultural sector and 22.625 of internet penetration per 100 people for added value in the manufacturing sector.}, keywords = {Economic Output; ICT; Africa}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {unpublished} } This study investigates how enhancing information and communication technology (ICT) affects value added across sectors in 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using data for the period 1980-2014. The empirical evidence is based on the Generalised Method of Moments. The following findings are established. First, the enhancement of mobile phone and internet penetrations respectively have net negative effects on value added to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.Second, enhancing ICT (i.e. mobile phone penetration and internet penetration) overwhelmingly has positive net effects on value added to the service sector. From an extended analysis, enhancing ICT in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors should exceed certain thresholds for value added, notably: 114.375 of mobile phone penetration per 100 people for added value in the agricultural sector and 22.625 of internet penetration per 100 people for added value in the manufacturing sector. |
26. | Williams, Olatunde Omokanmi Serifat Onayemi Ibrahim Adekunle Tolulope J O A O 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Economic growth, remittances @unpublished{Asongux, author = {Olatunde Omokanmi Serifat Onayemi J O Ibrahim A. Adekunle Tolulope O. Williams}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Mediating-roles-of-institutions-in-the-remittance-growth-relationship.pdf}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-08}, abstract = {In this study, we examine the mediating roles of institutions in the remittances growth relationship for some reasons. We found that no country-specific study has towed this line leaving a vacuum in the literature of development and international finance. Most studies along this dimension have been done as a continental panel study with significant attendant deficiencies. Heterogeneous nature of institutional arrangements in African nations makes findings on the moderation roles of institutions in the remittance-growth relationship regional specific. We rely on the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimation procedure to establish a clear line of thought on the interactions of the variables of interest. Short-run results revealed that remittances inflow positively influence growth, but when institutional factors interact with the remittances variables, only the regulatory quality measures from the product of interactions matters for growth. Nonetheless, long run results revealed that remittances inflow was negatively related with growth, but when interacted with institutional measures and regressed on growth outcomes, we found remittances to positively and statistically influence growth outcomes for all the institutional measures adopted. Therefore, recipient nations should improve on the design and enforcement of laws particularly about their regulatory quality and as well as quality assurance such that they could be positioned to attract increased remittances inflow as well as other sources of external financing needed to augment domestic productivity and growth.}, keywords = {Economic growth, remittances}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {unpublished} } In this study, we examine the mediating roles of institutions in the remittances growth relationship for some reasons. We found that no country-specific study has towed this line leaving a vacuum in the literature of development and international finance. Most studies along this dimension have been done as a continental panel study with significant attendant deficiencies. Heterogeneous nature of institutional arrangements in African nations makes findings on the moderation roles of institutions in the remittance-growth relationship regional specific. We rely on the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimation procedure to establish a clear line of thought on the interactions of the variables of interest. Short-run results revealed that remittances inflow positively influence growth, but when institutional factors interact with the remittances variables, only the regulatory quality measures from the product of interactions matters for growth. Nonetheless, long run results revealed that remittances inflow was negatively related with growth, but when interacted with institutional measures and regressed on growth outcomes, we found remittances to positively and statistically influence growth outcomes for all the institutional measures adopted. Therefore, recipient nations should improve on the design and enforcement of laws particularly about their regulatory quality and as well as quality assurance such that they could be positioned to attract increased remittances inflow as well as other sources of external financing needed to augment domestic productivity and growth. |
27. | Kuada, John 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Africa, Culture @unpublished{Asonguw, author = {John Kuada}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Culture-and-economic-development-in-Africa.pdf}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-08}, abstract = {This paper forwards the view that some aspects of African culture enhance economic development on the continent while other aspects tend to constrain development. By drawing on the extant literature on culture and development, the paper discusses the manner in which economic activities are organised in Sub-Saharan African countries and the impact of these processes on their overall development. We argue that insight into the development-constraining attributes of African culture will help policymakers and business people design policies and strategies that will improve the overall performance of African economies.}, keywords = {Africa, Culture}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {unpublished} } This paper forwards the view that some aspects of African culture enhance economic development on the continent while other aspects tend to constrain development. By drawing on the extant literature on culture and development, the paper discusses the manner in which economic activities are organised in Sub-Saharan African countries and the impact of these processes on their overall development. We argue that insight into the development-constraining attributes of African culture will help policymakers and business people design policies and strategies that will improve the overall performance of African economies. |
28. | Acha-Anyi, Simplice Asongu Asongu Acha-Anyi Paul A N; Tchamyou, Vanessa S Technology in Society, 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Facebook, Health, South Africa, TB @article{Asongu_27, author = {Simplice Asongu A Asongu Acha-Anyi Paul N. Acha-Anyi and Vanessa S Tchamyou}, url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160791X20301263#!}, doi = {10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101386}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-07}, journal = {Technology in Society}, abstract = {Health promotion is an educational tool that can be used to educate and create awareness of health issues through various media forms. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of social media (TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page) in creating tuberculosis (TB) awareness. A qualitative case study approach was used to collect data from TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page. An in-depth visual analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was carried out over a five-month period (from 1 February to June 30, 2017). The analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was conducted in order to determine the use of social media for health promotion. Such a comprehensive analysis was aimed at determining if the visuals on this page create awareness on TB as an illness. Common themes were identified including, TB medication, TB patients and healthcare workers raising awareness on TB. The findings have potential implications for health promotion efforts using social media.}, keywords = {Facebook, Health, South Africa, TB}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Health promotion is an educational tool that can be used to educate and create awareness of health issues through various media forms. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of social media (TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page) in creating tuberculosis (TB) awareness. A qualitative case study approach was used to collect data from TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page. An in-depth visual analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was carried out over a five-month period (from 1 February to June 30, 2017). The analysis of TB Proof South Africa's Facebook page was conducted in order to determine the use of social media for health promotion. Such a comprehensive analysis was aimed at determining if the visuals on this page create awareness on TB as an illness. Common themes were identified including, TB medication, TB patients and healthcare workers raising awareness on TB. The findings have potential implications for health promotion efforts using social media. |
29. | Asongu, Kingsley Odo Patrick Ojiem Chimere Iheonu Simplice O K O A Financial Innovation, 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: ECOWAS, Finance, investment @article{Asongu_29, author = {Kingsley Odo Patrick Ojiem O K Chimere O. Iheonu Simplice A. Asongu}, url = {https://jfin-swufe.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40854-020-00195-0}, doi = {10.1186/s40854-020-00195-0}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-31}, journal = {Financial Innovation}, abstract = {This study investigated the impact of financial sector development on domestic investment in selected countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the years 1985–2017. The study employed the augmented mean group procedure, which accounts for country-specific heterogeneity and cross-sectional dependence, and the Granger non-causality test to test for causality in the presence of cross-sectional dependence. The results show that (1) The impact of financial sector development on domestic investment depends on the measure of financial sector development utilised; (2) Domestic credit to the private sector has a positive but insignificant impact on domestic investment in ECOWAS, whereas banking intermediation efficiency (i.e., ability of the banks to transform deposits into credit) and broad money supply negatively and significant influence domestic investment; (3) Cross-country differences exist in the impact of financial sector development on domestic investment in the selected ECOWAS countries; and (4) Domestic credit to the private sector Granger causes domestic investment in ECOWAS. The study recommends careful consideration in the measure of financial development that is utilised as a policy instrument to foster domestic investment. We also highlight the importance of employing country-specific domestic investment policies to avoid blanket policy measures. Domestic credit to the private sector should be given priority when forecasting domestic investment into the future.}, keywords = {ECOWAS, Finance, investment}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study investigated the impact of financial sector development on domestic investment in selected countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the years 1985–2017. The study employed the augmented mean group procedure, which accounts for country-specific heterogeneity and cross-sectional dependence, and the Granger non-causality test to test for causality in the presence of cross-sectional dependence. The results show that (1) The impact of financial sector development on domestic investment depends on the measure of financial sector development utilised; (2) Domestic credit to the private sector has a positive but insignificant impact on domestic investment in ECOWAS, whereas banking intermediation efficiency (i.e., ability of the banks to transform deposits into credit) and broad money supply negatively and significant influence domestic investment; (3) Cross-country differences exist in the impact of financial sector development on domestic investment in the selected ECOWAS countries; and (4) Domestic credit to the private sector Granger causes domestic investment in ECOWAS. The study recommends careful consideration in the measure of financial development that is utilised as a policy instrument to foster domestic investment. We also highlight the importance of employing country-specific domestic investment policies to avoid blanket policy measures. Domestic credit to the private sector should be given priority when forecasting domestic investment into the future. |
30. | A., Folarin & Bekpe Asongu O E N S Journal of Economic Integration, 35 (3), pp. 457-478, 2020. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Africa, Money demand @article{Asongu_28, author = {Folarin & Bekpe O E N Asongu S. A.}, url = {https://www.e-jei.org/journal/view.php?number=2013600224}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-31}, journal = {Journal of Economic Integration}, volume = {35}, number = {3}, pages = {457-478}, abstract = {This study investigates the stability of money in the proposed East African Monetary Union using annual data within 1981-2015 of five countries comprising the East African Community.A standard money demand function is designed and estimated using a bounds testing approach to cointegration and error correction modeling.Findings show that countries exhibit divergence that is articulated in terms of differences in cumulative sum (CUSUM) and CUSUM squared (CUSUMSQ) tests, short- and long-term determinants, and error correction during a shock.Based on the CUSUM and CUSUMSQ tests, results show that Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania have stable money demand, whereas the remaining countries, namely, Kenya and Uganda, have partial stability only.During a shock, Kenya is the fastest to restore its long-run equilibrium, followed by Tanzania and Burundi.}, keywords = {Africa, Money demand}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study investigates the stability of money in the proposed East African Monetary Union using annual data within 1981-2015 of five countries comprising the East African Community.A standard money demand function is designed and estimated using a bounds testing approach to cointegration and error correction modeling.Findings show that countries exhibit divergence that is articulated in terms of differences in cumulative sum (CUSUM) and CUSUM squared (CUSUMSQ) tests, short- and long-term determinants, and error correction during a shock.Based on the CUSUM and CUSUMSQ tests, results show that Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania have stable money demand, whereas the remaining countries, namely, Kenya and Uganda, have partial stability only.During a shock, Kenya is the fastest to restore its long-run equilibrium, followed by Tanzania and Burundi. |