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    Rural-Urban Migration in Africa: Theory, Policy and Research Implications
    (SAGE Publishing, 1974) Byerlee, Derek
    It is the aim of this paper to examine from a theoretical standpoint the process of rural-urban migration in Africa and its role in economic development with a view toward proposing a research agenda to address key policy issues. We do this in three stages. First the large body of theoretical and empirical knowledge of the rural-urban migration process in Africa is briefly reviewed emphasising those characteristics which are most important in Africa and the deficiencies in our present understanding of rural-urban migration. Second this knowledge is synthesized into a theoretical framework for analyzing rural-urban migration with emphasis on economic variables. This framework is then used to explore some of the policy implications of present-day rural-urban migration for economic development in Africa. Finally priority areas for future migration research are discussed with particular reference to improve theory improved methodology and the integration of migration research and policy analysis. (excerpt)
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    Sierra Leone: A Political History by David Harris London: Hurst, 2013. Pp. 232. £19·99 (pbk)
    (Cambridge University Press, 2014-04-30) Richards, Paul M.
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    Health and demographic surveillance systems in low- and middle-income countries: history, state of the art and future prospects
    (Taylor & Francis, 2021-10-26) Herbst, Kobus
    Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS) have been developed in several low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa and Asia. This paper reviews their history, state of the art and future potential and highlights substantial areas of contribution by the late Professor Peter Byass.Historically, HDSS appeared in the second half of the twentieth century, responding to a dearth of accurate population data in poorly resourced settings to contextualise the study of interventions to improve health and well-being. The progress of the development of this network is described starting with Pholela, and progressing through Gwembe, Balabgarh, Niakhar, Matlab, Navrongo, Agincourt, Farafenni, and Butajira, and the emergence of the INDEPTH Network in the early 1990'sThe paper describes the HDSS methodology, data, strengths, and limitations. The strengths are particularly their temporal coverage, detail, dense linkage, and the fact that they exist in chronically under-documented populations in LMICs where HDSS sites operate. The main limitations are generalisability to a national population and a potential Hawthorne effect, whereby the project itself may have changed characteristics of the population.The future will include advances in HDSS data harmonisation, accessibility, and protection. Key applications of the data are to validate and assess bias in other datasets. A strong collaboration between a national HDSS network and the national statistics office is modelled in South Africa and Sierra Leone, and it is possible that other low- to middle-income countries will see the benefit and take this approach.
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    Health-care availability, preference, and distance for women in urban Bo, Sierra Leone
    (Springer Science+Business Media, 2016-03-30) Fleming, Lila C
    Objectives To examine the diversity of the health-care providers in urban Bo, Sierra Leone, identify the types of health-care facilities preferred by women for fevers, and analyze the road network distances from homes to preferred health-care providers. Methods A population-based random sampling method was used to recruit 2419 women from Bo. A geographic information system was used to measure the road distance from each woman's home to her preferred provider. Results Preferred health-care providers for acute febrile illnesses (commonly referred to as "malaria" in the study communities) were hospitals (62.3 %), clinics (12.6 %), and pharmacies (12.4 %). Participants lived a median distance of 0.6 km from the nearest provider, but on average each woman lived 2.2 km one-way from her preferred provider. Women living farther from the city center had preferred providers significantly farther from home than women living downtown. Conclusions The diverse health-care marketplace in Bo allows women to select clinical facilities from across the city. Most women prefer a malaria care provider farther from home than they could comfortably walk when ill.
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    A Macro‐Economic Model for Agricultural Sector Analysis
    (Wiley, 1974-08-01) Byerlee, Derek
    Agricultural sector analyses for purposes of agricultural policy evaluation and planning in developing countries are generally conducted in a partial equilibrium framework without regard to agricultural‐nonagricultural interactions. A relatively simple simulation model built on an input‐output framework is developed which, in combination with an agricultural sector analysis, enables interactions in the product markets and labor market to be considered. The model is illustrated through linkage with an agricultural simulation model to evaluate alternative agricultural policies in Nigeria. The model also has potential for use with other formal and informal sector analysis techniques.
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    A NOTE ON THE LIFE OF ULPIAN FULWELL
    (Oxford University Press, 1971-06-01) WRIGHT, EDWARD C.
    Journal Article A NOTE ON THE LIFE OF ULPIAN FULWELL Get access EDWARD C. WRIGHT EDWARD C. WRIGHT Njala University CollegeIllinois Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Notes and Queries, Volume 18, Issue 6, June 1971, Pages 213–214, https://doi.org/10.1093/nq/18-6-213 Published: 01 June 1971
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    The empirical evidence of corporate tax impact on private investment of developing countries using Ghana as a case study
    (RELX Group (Netherlands), 2019-02-22) Senzu, Emmanuel Tweneboah
    Understanding and appreciating the crucial role privates’ investment plays in developing economies towards it sustainable growth, it became an imperative assignment to investigate the effect of corporate taxes and it impacts on privates’ Investment in developing countries, but focused the study on Ghana for the hypothetical test. For this very reason, the study sort to derive a cogent argument between corporate tax and it impacts on private investment including controllable variables like real GDP, Inflation estimated under consumer price index, exchange rate measured nominally, government expenditure and finally domestic credits as a vector indicators using Johansen approach to co-integration.
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    THE COMPLEMENTARY ROLE OF NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (NBFIS) IN SIERRA LEONE FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION SPACE: A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL CORPORATIVE DEVELOPMENT BANK, SIERRA LEONE
    (RELX Group (Netherlands), 2015-04-04) Kabia, Allieu Badara
    In the past, little or no attention was directed to the informal sector in the development agenda in Sierra Leone. The inability of the formal sector to absorb all the available resources in the country has led to the rapid growth of the neglected informal sector. The aim of this research is to assess and evaluate the role played by the National Cooperative Development Bank as a Non-Bank Financial Microfinance Institution in providing financial services to class of economically poor people in the Western Area whom hitherto were been neglected by the formal sector. A sample of 30 “Barrays” with each constituting 5 members totaling to 150 respondents were thoroughly investigated 2001 to 2005. The OLS econometrics estimation technique was used to analyse the data employing a Probit Regression model. The result reveals that the probability of access to credit is increased if the individual is a; trader, self employed, widow and with increases in the initial amount deposited which was used as a proxy
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    Uncovering Maqoshid Sharia: Safeguarding Ethics in Islamic Economics
    (Inovasi Analisis Data, 2024-06-02) Kaira, Lamin
    This study investigates the relationship between maqoshid sharia and economic practices in Indonesia, aiming to provide insights into how Islamic principles can contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic development. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology grounded in post-positivism, the study examines 89 publications from 2019 to 2023, employing descriptive statistics and an inductive approach to ensure nuanced interpretations. The research highlights the role of maqoshid sharia in adapting Islamic law to contemporary social dynamics, promoting human welfare, and guiding sharia application in economic practices. It categorizes maqoshid sharia into Dharuriyat (necessities), Hajiyat (needs), and Tahsiniyat (enhancements), emphasizing their importance in achieving socio-economic justice. Key contributions in the field include studies on corporate social responsibility, Islamic banking performance, and the foundations of Islamic finance. A bibliometric analysis with VOSViewer maps the development of maqoshid sharia research, identifying major clusters and collaboration patterns among authors. Overall, this study underscores the critical role of maqoshid sharia in shaping ethical economic practices in Indonesia, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between religion, ethics, and economics in a multicultural context, with significant implications for public policy and economic strategies.