Monday, 2 August 2021 to Wednesday, 4 August 2021
13h30-17h00 (CAT) or (11h30-15h00 GMT)
Plenary Session: 13h30-15h00
Chair: Selma Karuaihe
13:00 – 13:30 Online Registration to all sessions
13:30 – 13:50 Welcome and Presidential Address: Dr. Selma Karuaihe, President, AFAERE
13:50 – 14:10 Policy Keynote Address : Dr. Ayub Macharia, Director of Environmental Education at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources: Government of Kenya
14:10 – 14h55 Conference Keynote Address: Universal basic income in support of just and sustainable futures
Prof. Rashid Sumaila, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, The University of British Columbia, AERL, 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
14:55 – 15:00 Coffee Break
Parallel sessions: Day One: 15h00 – 17h00
- Session 1A: Theme 1: Climate Variability and Impact
- Session 1B: Theme 2: Agriculture Productivity and Climate change
- Session 1C: Theme 3: Institutions and Policy
- Session 1D: Theme 4: Climate Change Adaption
Parallel Session 1A
Theme: Climate Variability and Impact
Chair: Ernest Molua
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1. Jean Luc Mubenga-Tshitaka, Dambala Gelo Kutela and Johane Dikgang (Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC), School of Economics, University of Johannesburg) |
Panel threshold effect of climate variability on agricultural output in Eastern African countries.
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15h00 – 15h20
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2. Sulinkhundla Maseko, Selma T. Karuaihe and Damien Jourdain (Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, CEEPA) |
Impact of climate-smart agricultural technologies adoption on farmers’ welfare in Northern Zambia | 15h25 – 13h45 |
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3. Eric Jr. Bomdzele, Ernest L Molua and Joel Sotamenou (Centre for Independent Development Research)
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An economic assessment of the influence of climate change on cocoa production in Cameroon | 15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Paul Adjei Kwakwa, Hamdiyah Alhassan and Richard Kofi Asravor (University of Energy and Natural Resources, School of Management Sciences and Law) |
The impact of natural resources on carbon dioxide emissions and health outcome in Ghana: does political regime matters? | 16h15 – 16h25 |
Parallel Session 1B
Theme: Agriculture Productivity and Climate change
Chair: Joshua Ajetombi
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1. Joshua O. Ajetomobi (Department of Agricultural Economics & Management University of Eswatini)
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Drought and Agricultural Productivity Growth in Eswatini |
15h00 – 15h20 |
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2. Frank Bannor, Dambala Kutela Gelo and Johane Dikgang (Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC), School of Economics, University of Johannesburg)
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Agricultural total factor productivity growth, technical efficiency and climate variability in Sub-Saharan Africa |
15h25 – 15h45
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3. Peter Babyenda, Jane Kabubo-Mariara, and Sule Odhiambo (School of Economics, University of Nairobi) |
Climate Variability and Agricultural Productivity in Uganda |
15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Ekweanya N. M, Odoemelam L. E, Odoh J. S and Ifenkwe G. E (Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture) |
Assessment of adoption of selected cassava value added innovation in Enugu North agricultural zone, Nigeria | 16h15 – 16h25 |
Parallel Session 1C
Theme: Institutions and Policy
Chair: Moraka Makhura
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1. Edward M Mungai, S. Wagura Ndiritu, Tazeeb Rajwani (Strathmore University Business School)
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Environmental Dilemma? Explicating Stakeholder Engagement in Kenyan Firms |
15h00 – 15h20
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2. Etienne Bienvenu Akono (Department of Economics and Applied Management, University of Duoala, Cameroon)
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Bundle of rights, coalitions and environment
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15h25 – 15h45 |
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3. Alexis Rampa, Stefania Lovo and Yiorgos Gadanakis (School of Agriculture, Policy and development, University of Reading) |
Examining land reform through satellite lenses: A study of the effects of the Ethiopian tenure reform on the climate smart agriculture objectives |
15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Khanya Njoloza, Ayahlush Shumye Legese, Jennifer Kempa, Enoch Owusu-Sekyere and Moraka N Makhura (Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria) |
Integrated Watershed Management as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in the case of Ethiopia |
16h15 – 16h25 |
Parallel Session 1D
Theme: Climate Change Adaption
Chair: Hebert Ntuli
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1. Boscow Okumu, Herbert Ntuli, Byela Tibesigwa, Edwin Muchapondwa and Gibson Mudiriza (School of Economics, University of Cape Town) |
Does the use of multiple climate smart agriculture practices that respond differently to the environment enhance food security, household vulnerability, household welfare and agricultural productivity? Case Study of Zimbabwe |
15h00 – 15h20
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2. NwaJesus Anthony Onyekuru, Robert Marchant and Nnawmeka Chukwuone (Resource and Environmental policy Research Centre, University of Nigeria)
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Economic analysis of costs, benefits and barriers to climate change adaptation among forest communities in Nigeria
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15h25 – 15h45
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3. Ekweanya N. M, Odoh J. S and Ifenkwe G. E (Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture)
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Analysis of adoption of climate change mitigating measures by smallholder arable crop farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria |
15h50 – 16h10
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4. Henri-Ukoba Adanna (Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Port Harcourt)
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Assessment of the cost-benefit of climate change adaptation strategies of cassava-based farmers in Southern Nigeria |
16h15 – 16h25 |
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5. Yusuph J. Kulindwaa
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Spillover effects of tree-planting programs on household fuelwood use for livelihood in non-urban areas: A propensity score analysis | 16h30 – 16h40 |
Plenary Session: 13h30-15h00
Chair: Wisdom Akpalu
13:30 – 14h15 Conference Keynote Address: Food security and human health in a climate-insecure world
Prof. Elizabeth J Z Robinson, Professor of Environmental Economics, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading, Reading, UK, RG6 6EU,
14:15 – 14:55 Panel Discussion: Building Resilient Food Systems
Moderator: Prof. Suresh Babu, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, D.C and Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria, South Africa
The panel discussion will have four introductory presentations of 5-6 minutes each on issues and concepts related to building resilient food system in Africa form various perspectives. The first presentation by the moderator will set the stage on how to move from policy to programmatic action using Titukulane project implemented by CARE – Malawi and its partners. The second panellist – Dr. Ifeoma Quinette Anugwa will present the results from adaptation to climate change and resilience building in Nigeria. The third panellist – Dr. Bandiougou Dembele will present the research and extension efforts in Mali to build resilient food system in Mali. Finally, the last presentation by Dr. Joseph Tinarwo will bring out the challenges and opportunities for Multistakeholder consultations for managing shocks and building resilience of food system in Zimbabwe using COVID-19 experience. The panellists will then answer questions and comments from the participants of the session.
14:55 – 15:00 Break
15:00 – 17:00 Parallel Sessions: Day Two
- Session 2A: Theme 1: Environmental Valuation and Behavioral Economics – Click here to register
- Session 2B: Theme 2: Municipal Services – Click here to register
- Session 2C: Theme 3: Natural Resource Management and Conservation – Click here to register
- Session 2D: Theme 4: Energy and Regional Economic Growth – Click here to register
Parallel Session 2A
Theme: Environmental Valuation and Behavioural Economics
Chair: Johane Dikgang
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1. Gardner Brown and Johane Dikgang (Department of Economics, University of Washington, USA)
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Finding a best conservation park entry fee for Kruger national park
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15h00 – 15h20
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2. Heng Zhu, Anubhab Gupta, Edward Whitney, Urvashi Narain, Iretomiwa Olatunji, Hasita Bhammar, Ngao Mubanga, Phoebe Spencer and J. Edward Taylor (World Bank Group) |
Assessing the economic impact of tourism in protected areas on local economies in Zambia
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15h25 – 15h45
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3. Lydia Chikumbi, Milan Scasny, Edwin Muchapodwa and Djiby Thiam (School of Economics, University of Cape Town) |
Premium price for natural preservatives in wine: a discrete choice experiment. | 15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Isaiah Magambo, Johane Dikgang, Dambala Gelo and Fiona Tregenna Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC), School of Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Environmental and Technical Efficiency in Large Gold Mines in Developing Countries | 16h15 – 16h35 |
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5. Lydia Chikumbi (School of Economics, University of Cape Town) |
Competitiveness and specialisation of South African wines against “SHNW” producers and factors influencing specialisation | 16h40 – 16h50 |
Parallel Session 2B
Theme: Municipal Services
Chair: Martin De Wit
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1. Carmen Louise van der Merwe and Martin de Wit (Stellenbosh University) |
An In-Depth Investigation into the Relationship Between Municipal Solid Waste Generation and Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town
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15h00 – 15h200 |
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2. Nouran Zenelabden and Johane Dikgang (School of Economics, University of Witwatersrand)
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Satisfaction with water services delivery in South Africa: The effects of social comparison | 15h25 – 15h45 |
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3. Moses Ssebaggala and Selma Karuaihe (Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, CEEPA)
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Evaluating households’ willingness to pay for different water uses in Wakiso District, Uganda | 15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Akhona Mgwele, Hiywot Menker Girma and Johane Dikgang (Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC), School of Economics, University of Johannesburg)
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Measuring residential water affordability and basic water needs in South Africa
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16h15 – 16h35 |
Parallel Session 2C
Theme: Natural Resource Management and Conservation
Chair: Godwin Kofi Vondolia
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1. Godwin K. Vondolia, Wenting Chen, Claire W. amstrong and Magnus D. Norling (UiT The Actic University of Norway. Norwegian Institute for Water Research)
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Bioeconomic modelling of coastal cold and Kelp forest interactions: Co-benefits of habit services, fisheries and carbon sinks |
15h00 – 15h20
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2. Riad Sultan (Department of Economics and Statistics University of Mauritius)
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Marine Reserve Effect on Fisheries Benefits and its Implications for Optimal Size |
15h25 – 15h45
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3. Ernest L. Molua (Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Buea, Cameroon)
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Optimizing timber production and supply for sustainable development: Empirical evidence from Cameroon |
15h50 – 16h10
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4. Gerald Kibira, Edwin Muchapondwa and Herbert Ntuli (School of Economics, University of Cape Town)
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The optimal combination of pastoral activities and wildlife conservation in the Serengeti ecosystem | 16h15 – 16h35 |
Parallel Session 2D
Theme: Energy and Regional Economic Growth
Chair: Kathutshelo Sikhitha
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1. Armand Totouom (University of Dschang, Cameroon) |
Oil dependency, political institutions and urban rural disparities in access to electricity in Africa |
15h00 – 15h20
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2. Nnaemeka Andegbe Chukwone, Muyiwa Odele and Rejoice Anne Mebo (Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre and Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria) |
Socioeconomic determinants of Participation in Community Forestry Activities by Households in Oil Producing Communities in Niger Delta Nigeria: Analysis Using Multivariate Probit Model | 15h25 – 15h45 |
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3. Ikechukwu Sebastine Asogwa and Charles Nnamdi Anumudu (Department of Economics, University of Agriculture, Nigeria) |
Sustainability of energy transition on output growth and carbon emission abatement in Sub Sahara Africa | 15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere, Wilfred Lunga and Selma T. Karuaihe (The Human Sciences Research Council, EPD) |
The impact of disasters on economic growth in selected SADC countries
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16h15 – 16h35 |
Plenary Session: 13h30-15h00
Chair: Nnaemeka Chukwuone
13:30 – 14:00 Policy Keynote Address:
Dr Salisu Dahiru, National Project Coordinator,
Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project
Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja, Nigeria
14:00 – 14h45 Conference Keynote Address: Managing the extractive sector in the 21st century: Towards a sustainable development license to operate
Dr. Elias T. Ayuk, Senior Independent Researcher and Former Senior Strategic Advisor and Sub-Regional Director, the Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa, Kigali, Rwanda.
14:45 – 14:50 Break
14:50 – 16:30 Parallel sessions: Day Three
- Session 3A: Theme 1: Food and Water Security and Agricultural Risk
- Session 3B: Theme 3: Health and Human Capital
- Session 3C: Theme 4: Investment, Research and Scholarships
Plenary Session: 16h30-17h00 – Click here to register
16h30-16h40 AFAERE Annual General Meeting (AGM) – All Members
16h40-16h50 Vote of Thanks and Closure: Prof. Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu,
Vice-President, AFAERE
Parallel Session 3A
Theme: Food and Water Security and Agricultural Risk
Chair: Afaf Rahim
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1. Tsegaye Mulugeta Habtewold and Almasi Heshmati (Department of Economics, Arsi University) |
Do improved agricultural technologies affect household food security and child nutrition? A case study of rural Ethiopia
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14h50 – 15h10
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2. Sandie Phakathi (Rhodes University South Africa) |
Institutional innovations for improved water security: Empirical evidence from four smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa | 15h15 – 15h35 |
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3. Ume Chukwana Otum and Amarachi Jacinta Agu (Justus Liebg University)
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Smallholder farmers risk management strategies and livelihood implications: Evidence from Nsukka local government area, Enugu State, Nigeria | 15h40 – 15h50 |
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4. Anthony Ojonimi Onoja, Angela I. Emodi, Clarietta Chagwiza and Alu Tagwi (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria) |
Utilizing ICTs in climate change resilience building along agricultural value chains in Sub-Sahara Africa |
15h55 – 16h05 |
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5. Senani Mamba, Moraka N Makhura, Nobuhle Mbonane Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria
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The determinants of access to financial services by smallholder farmers in Eswatini |
16h10 – 16h20 |
Parallel Session 3B
Theme: Health and Human Capital
Chair: Mary Karumba
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1. Daniele Rinaldo, Javier Perez-Saez, Penelope Vounatsou and Jean-Louis Arcand (The Graduate institute of international and Development Studies) |
The economic impact of schistosomiasis |
14h50 – 15h20
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2. Wisdom Akpalu, Amegashie J. Atsu and Selma T. Karuaihe (School of Research and Graduate Studies (SRGS, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)) |
COVID -19 Morbidity and Mortality in Tropical Countries: The Effect of Economic, Institutional, and Climatic Variables | 15h25 – 15h45 |
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3. Ogudi S. O and Thiam Djiby Racine (Department of Economics, University of Cape Town) |
Weather stocks and prenatal health under social safety net policy: Implications and economic rational in Kenya | 15h50 – 16h10 |
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4. Lucinda N. Dlamini, Moraka N. Makhura and Selma T. Karuaihe (Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria) |
Determinants of commercial orientation and the level of market participation by women maize farmers in Eswatini: A Case Study of the Highveld Region | 16h15 – 16h25 |
Parallel Session 3C
Theme: Investment, Research and Scholarships
Chair: Riad Sultan
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1. Emmanuel Duodu, Evans Kwarteng, Eric Fosu Oteng-Abayie and Prince Boakye Frimpong (Department of Economics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana) |
Foreign direct investments and environmental quality in Sub-Sahara Africa: the merit of policy and institution for environmental sustainability |
14h50 – 15h10
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2. Frank Bannor, Dambala Kutela Gelo and Johane Dikgang (Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC), School of Economics, University of Johannesburg) |
Interdependence between R&D, climate variability and agricultural productivity: evidence from Sub Saharan Africa | 15h15 – 15h35 |
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3. Eric Chikwalila, Marc Willinger , Stefano Farolfi, Eric Mungatana, Damien Jourdain (Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, CEEPA) |
The impact of a scholarship program on social capital formation among university students: an economic experiment at the university of Pretoria, South Africa
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15h40 – 16h00 |