July 2017

Gender-wise determinant of informal sector employment in Jigjiga town: A cross sectional study

This study indicates that in Jigjiga, the informal sector clearly plays a buffer role. From sampled respondent, the researcher analyzed the participants in the informal sector and tries to compare their earnings based on the activities they transact and the amount of income they earn. The study revealed that the average monthly earning of both gender was far better than some formal sector activities. Thus, the legal...

Author(s): Wubeshet Gezahagn

July 2017

International financial centres, global finance and financial development in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)

The study evaluates the effects of global/international finance on financial development, as well as analyse the options for enhancing the flow of global finance, in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. The study is motivated by the seemingly disconnection between global finance and international financial centres and financial development in the SADC region. The study uses a cross-country dynamic...

Author(s): Alex Bara and Pierre Le Roux