In this webinar, I will present a review of recent advances in applied econometrics, which is useful for researchers working on empirical questions related to program/policy impact evaluation. I will consider three major topics offering recommendations for applied work in each of them. I will start with the discussion of causal inferences with observation data; natural experiment design-based identification strategies including difference-in-difference estimator, synthetic control methods, instrumental variables method, and regression discontinuity design. These will be followed by a brief look into external validity, and the causal interpretation of regression methods. Secondly, I will present different supplementary analyses of these estimators [...]

In this webinar, I will present challenges and practical lessons from my previous energy research in Tanzania. These will be the core themes of the presentation What we think we know and potential identification challenges around cross-sectional data based assessment on energy transition The power of experimental design: randomized controlled trials (RCTs) Practical issues to consider focusing on role of partners (both government and non-governmental actors) Experiences from previous experimental studies on energy transition (both technical and practical experience); rural and urban setups PRESENTER: Dr Remidius Ruhinduka, Lecturer, School of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Member of AFAERE; Research [...]

Stated preference studies in developing countries usually adopt both monetary and non-monetary payment modes to elicit preferences for non-market goods and services. In this presentation, I plan to discuss a choice experiment on the purchase of flood insurance with three alternative payment modes among irrigation farmers in Ghana. The results together with the policy implications will be discussed. In addition, I will present an integrated modelling of these alternative payment modes in choice experiment, and test relative uncertainties among these alternative payment modes. I will discuss the results and the implications of these results for conduct of stated preferences and the [...]

The start of the last decade (2020-2030) of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) faced the biggest global health challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic is a significant setback for the world’s ambition to achieve the SDGs, in particular for poor countries. While the reduction in carbon emissions due to the global lockdown and social distancing restrictions, are seen as a positive environmental impacts, the goal should be to restore economic activity without environmental degradation. Today, the global economy is still crippled by the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, amidst progress made towards the vaccine rollout in various parts [...]

The webinar exposes you to a very simplified way to measure the impact of green sectoral production initiatives. We will briefly discuss the Input-Output methodology and show you an example of how to carry out such an exercise using a recent country example. This webinar will benefit students and researchers who do not have any knowledge or skills in this methodology. PRESENTERS: Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Vice President, AFAERE Riad Sultan, Senior Lecturer: Economics, University of Mauritius ZOOM MEETING LINK: https://up-ac-za.zoom.us/j/97330702302?pwd=cDVaa3lkZWtLYTk2SjNwL1p0TEpxZz09 Meeting ID: 973 3070 2302 Passcode: 280561 Date: 26 May 15h00-17h00 (Central African Time)   Presentation slides https://drive.google.com/file/d/12OzYunjQVtB9cb5JJ0425YZhPs-CwLUw/view?usp=sharing  https://drive.google.com/file/d/10jrx-vviAHEj-kOISRatLhuu3BNzUQUM/view?usp=sharing  Webinar [...]