Agriculture
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Harnessing technology to boost African agriculture
How can policymakers promote technological progress in African agriculture?
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International migration kickstarted structural transformation in Malawi
Evidence from Malawi shows that temporary capital inflows from migrants can permanently reshape rural labour markets by jumpstarting a structural transformation out of agriculture.
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Herbicides widely used in agriculture increase infant mortality
The use of glyphosate in Brazilian agriculture led to a deterioration of birth outcomes in surrounding populations
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Effective agricultural advice at scale: Evidence from India
Video aids tailored to their context and shown repeatedly can improve outcomes for hard to reach female farmers in India
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Agricultural Technology in Africa: Issue 2
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Udder success: Empowering farmers through information on veterinarian quality
An information clearinghouse provided accurate information to rural farmers in Pakistan, reducing information asymmetries and increasing veterinarian effort
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How do gender and marriage perceptions influence reporting of labour in Ghana?
Estimates of labour productivity derived from self vs proxy-reports differ significantly due to gender and marriage satisfaction effects
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Paid work for women and domestic violence: Evidence from Rwanda
New coffee mills in Rwanda increase women's paid employment, and women's and their husbands' earnings, which decreases domestic violence
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Reducing air pollution: Evidence from payments to reduce crop burning in India
Programmes that pay farmers not to burn crop residue face challenges with compliance, but contracts that include partial upfront payments can help