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{"title":"Correction to “Rural mechanization for equitable development: Disarray, disjuncture, and disruption”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70068","DOIUrl":"10.1111/dpr.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lewis, D., Biggs, S., &amp; Justice, S. E. (2022). Rural mechanization for equitable development: Disarray, disjuncture, and disruption. <i>Development Policy Review</i>, <i>40</i>(5), e12612. https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12612</p><p>However, the corresponding bibliographic entry for Zhang et al. (2017) was inadvertently omitted from the reference list. This omission occurred during the final preparation of the manuscript and was not detected prior to publication.</p><p>The correct reference that should appear in the reference list is as follows:</p><p>Zhang, X., Yang, J., &amp; Reardon, T. (2017). Mechanization outsourcing clusters and division of labor in Chinese agriculture. <i>China Economic Review</i>, <i>43</i>, 184–195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chieco.2017.01.012</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dpr.70068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147566018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Rural mechanization for equitable development: Disarray, disjuncture, and disruption”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lewis, D., Biggs, S., &amp; Justice, S. E. (2022). Rural mechanization for equitable development: Disarray, disjuncture, and disruption. <i>Development Policy Review</i>, <i>40</i>(5), e12612. https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12612</p><p>However, the corresponding bibliographic entry for Zhang et al. (2017) was inadvertently omitted from the reference list. This omission occurred during the final preparation of the manuscript and was not detected prior to publication.</p><p>The correct reference that should appear in the reference list is as follows:</p><p>Zhang, X., Yang, J., &amp; Reardon, T. (2017). Mechanization outsourcing clusters and division of labor in Chinese agriculture. <i>China Economic Review</i>, <i>43</i>, 184–195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chieco.2017.01.012</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dpr.70068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147566019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Women, Peace, and Security: Evaluating the impact of UNSCR 1325 through National Action Plans","authors":"Sudipto Mondal","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70064","DOIUrl":"10.1111/dpr.70064","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Motivation&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, derived from United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, serves as a crucial framework for addressing the gendered dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding. Despite the adoption of National Action Plans (NAPs) by over 100 countries, the implementation of UNSCR 1325 remains uneven, with persistent challenges that include limited funding, weak accountability mechanisms, and deeply ingrained cultural resistance. This study is thus motivated by the urgent need to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of NAPs in achieving the goals of UNSCR 1325 and to identify actionable strategies to strengthen their implementation.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Purpose&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;This research aims to meticulously assess the implementation of NAPs across selected countries, identifying both exemplary best practices and formidable challenges. Ultimately, its purpose is to provide concrete policy recommendations to enhance effectiveness. The central research question guiding this study is: how effective are NAPs in implementing the provisions of UNSCR 1325, and what are the key factors for their success or failure?&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Approach and methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A robust mixed-methods approach is employed, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding. This involves in-depth case studies of NAP implementation in Liberia, the Philippines, Norway, and Iraq, drawing extensively on publicly available policy documents, official reports, and pertinent indicators from the Global WPS Index.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Findings&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The study reveals that while NAPs have demonstrably advanced gender-sensitive policies in some contexts, their overall effectiveness is significantly hindered by persistent structural barriers, chronic lack of dedicated funding, and weak accountability mechanisms. Women, in particular, remain consistently underrepresented in peace processes, and gender-based violence regrettably persists as a pervasive issue in conflict zones. Conversely, countries that exhibit strong political will, ensure adequate funding and foster inclusive stakeholder engagement have shown significant progress in implementing their NAPs.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Policy implications&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The findings unequivocally highlight the critical need for increased funding, the establishment of stronger accountability mechanisms, and comprehensive legal and institutional reforms to genuinely promote gender equality. Policy-makers must ","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147566076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Women, Peace, and Security: Evaluating the impact of UNSCR 1325 through National Action Plans","authors":"Sudipto Mondal","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.70064","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Motivation&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, derived from United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, serves as a crucial framework for addressing the gendered dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding. Despite the adoption of National Action Plans (NAPs) by over 100 countries, the implementation of UNSCR 1325 remains uneven, with persistent challenges that include limited funding, weak accountability mechanisms, and deeply ingrained cultural resistance. This study is thus motivated by the urgent need to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of NAPs in achieving the goals of UNSCR 1325 and to identify actionable strategies to strengthen their implementation.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Purpose&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;This research aims to meticulously assess the implementation of NAPs across selected countries, identifying both exemplary best practices and formidable challenges. Ultimately, its purpose is to provide concrete policy recommendations to enhance effectiveness. The central research question guiding this study is: how effective are NAPs in implementing the provisions of UNSCR 1325, and what are the key factors for their success or failure?&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Approach and methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A robust mixed-methods approach is employed, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding. This involves in-depth case studies of NAP implementation in Liberia, the Philippines, Norway, and Iraq, drawing extensively on publicly available policy documents, official reports, and pertinent indicators from the Global WPS Index.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Findings&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The study reveals that while NAPs have demonstrably advanced gender-sensitive policies in some contexts, their overall effectiveness is significantly hindered by persistent structural barriers, chronic lack of dedicated funding, and weak accountability mechanisms. Women, in particular, remain consistently underrepresented in peace processes, and gender-based violence regrettably persists as a pervasive issue in conflict zones. Conversely, countries that exhibit strong political will, ensure adequate funding and foster inclusive stakeholder engagement have shown significant progress in implementing their NAPs.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Policy implications&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The findings unequivocally highlight the critical need for increased funding, the establishment of stronger accountability mechanisms, and comprehensive legal and institutional reforms to genuinely promote gender equality. Policy-makers must ","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147566051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aligning development and climate goals: The role of poverty in household mitigation strategies","authors":"Nkechi S. Owoo","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70060","DOIUrl":"10.1111/dpr.70060","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Motivation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges, one which is driven largely by human activity. While countries, including Ghana, have made commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the impacts of global warming are already being felt. For many low-income populations, particularly those facing multiple deprivations, climate action may not be a priority. Understanding how poverty in its various dimensions intersects with household-level climate mitigation is crucial for designing inclusive environmental and development policies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study explores the relationship between multidimensional poverty and climate mitigation behaviours in Ghana. It seeks to answer the following questions: (1) How does multidimensional poverty affect the likelihood of adopting climate mitigation strategies at the household level? (2) Are there gender and locational differences in climate action among poor households?</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study uses nationally representative panel data for Ghana. A multidimensional poverty index (MDPI) is constructed based on indicators defined by the Ghana Statistical Service and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). A correlated random-effects (CRE) probit model is applied to examine the link between poverty and household-level climate mitigation behaviours.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Households headed by males and those in urban areas are more likely to adopt clean, mitigative strategies. In contrast, multidimensional poverty is consistently associated with a lower likelihood of climate mitigation. Deprivation in areas such as health, education and living standards may push climate concerns down household priority lists. However, poor households in urban areas are more likely to engage in climate mitigation than their rural counterparts, suggesting a locational advantage.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Policy Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Effective climate policies must account for social and spatial inequalities. Integrating poverty reduction with climate action, especially through improved access to basic services, can enhance the adoption of mitigation strategies, ensuring no one is left behind in the climate transition.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146140266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From data to sustainability: Using explainable AI to promote electric vehicle development and understand consumer preferences","authors":"Xianglei Zhu,&nbsp;Jing Yang,&nbsp;Fan Zhang","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70059","DOIUrl":"10.1111/dpr.70059","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Motivation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The global need to accelerate the development and consumption of electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable alternative to traditional transport.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To identify potential consumers willing to switch to EVs and understand the underlying drivers of their behavior by utilizing Explainable Artificial Intelligence (EAI).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach and methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study analysed data from 1,964 users. Technical characteristics (Class A) were evaluated using Probit regression and one-way ANOVA, while sociodemographic characteristics (Class B) were assessed via logistic regression. A user mining model was developed to predict behaviour, with Shapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) used to determine the relative contribution of each predictor. Additionally, simulated enhancements in product indicators were modeled to identify “persuadable” potential buyers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Purchasing decisions are significantly influenced by a combination of sociodemographic and technical factors. SHAP analysis successfully quantified the impact of these predictors, and potential user modeling confirmed that improvements in specific technical features could effectively convert reluctant consumers into EV adopters.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Policy implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To drive EV adoption, developers and policy-makers should prioritize targeted technical enhancements. Marketing and product development strategies should focus on those specific technical indicators that the model shows have the highest potential to shift consumer behaviour towards adoption.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146136808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How Tanzania's levy on mobile money affects small businesses","authors":"Stefanie Pfeil,&nbsp;Luciana Nyaoke Murimi,&nbsp;Marius Siebert,&nbsp;Fabrizio Santoro","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.70049","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Motivation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In July 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tanzanian government introduced a new tax on mobile money transactions ranging between TZS 10 to TZS 10,000, increasing the costs of mobile money transfers and withdrawals in addition to the pre-existing 18% VAT and 10% excise duty. It was labelled as “patriotic levy” to finance development projects, followed by public outcry and concerns about setbacks in the financial inclusion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This article examines the impact of the Tanzanian e-levy on the payment behaviour of loan repayments, as well as the level of knowledge and perceptions of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) as saving and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOS) members in Tanzania.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach and methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This report is based on the combination of a unique database of loan repayments of MSEs and structured phone interviews with 600 MSEs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results show that the loan repayment amount of MSEs grew, while the total number of transactions decreased; the general knowledge about the e-levy is poor, and more knowledge leads to a more negative perception of the tax; while the general perception of mobile money is positive, the general perception of the e-levy is negative, particularly among male-led MSEs operating in urban areas and engaged in the trade sector, as well as businesses with higher levels of digital inclusion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Policy implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The e-levy's limited impact on loan repayments suggests resilience among MSEs but highlights the need for transparent communication and balanced tax design. To foster greater understanding and policy effectiveness policy-makers could enhance transparency and tailor awareness efforts to different groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146049422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digital innovations and institutional barriers in agricultural input subsidy programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria","authors":"Ayobami Adetoyinbo,&nbsp;Saurabh Gupta,&nbsp;Victor Okoruwa","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.70057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Motivation:</b> Agricultural input subsidy programmes are crucial for improving agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, there is little empirical evidence on how second-generation input subsidy programmes (SISPs) based on information and communication technology (ICT) are implemented and the institutional challenges that undermine their effectiveness.</p><p><b>Purpose:</b> This article assesses the implementation of ICT-based SISPs and their challenges in SSA using the Nigerian e-wallet input subsidy programme as a case study. We draw on a conceptual framework that integrates the national innovation system (NIS), contingency theory, and new institutional economics.</p><p><b>Approach and methods:</b> We analysed expert interviews and participatory qualitative data from Process Net-Maps and focus group discussions (FGDs) using content and Process Net-Map analyses.</p><p><b>Findings:</b> The results show that over 20 public, private and community actors were involved in implementing the e-wallet SISP across five stages. The programme increased private-sector participation, reduced corruption, improved recipient targeting, and speeded up input delivery compared to first-generation input programmes. However, weak institutional arrangements (such as poor funding, restricted institutional collaborations, and stakeholder capability gaps) undermined the innovation aspect of the e-wallet SISP. The programme also faced five main challenges: policy inconsistency, poor information flow and weak reporting, moral hazards such as “round-tripping,” input leakage and diversion, and elite capture. The study concludes that institutional constraints, rigid organizational structures, and a narrow focus on solving first-generation programme challenges limited the ability of actors to adapt to new and evolving challenges.</p><p><b>Policy implications:</b> Effective SISPs and input policies require supportive institutional environments that allow actors from all sectors to function effectively. Programmes should thus be designed and managed with flexible and organic structures that foster collaboration among private, public, and community stakeholders. Continuous, stage-specific evaluations and smart governance tools, such as real-time mobile data collection and buy-back initiatives, can strengthen monitoring, input tracking, accountability, and input use incentives.</p>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dpr.70057","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145983468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adaptable livelihoods and the persistence of pastoralism: A longitudinal study of pastoral livelihood transformation in northern Kenya, Isiolo","authors":"Tahira Mohamed","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.70058","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Motivation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Strong narratives claiming the end of pastoralism due to highly variable social and economic turbulence arising from climate-induced crises, conflict, and social exclusion exist in development spaces, yet pastoralism persists. Addressing these crises in pastoral areas has often been static, short-term, and blind to changes in spatial, temporal, and gender variations. Drawing on the 1975 work of Gudrun Dahl, <i>Suffering grass</i>, which covers the livelihoods of Waso Borana pastoralists in Isiolo, northern Kenya, this article assesses the persistence of pastoral livelihoods despite far-reaching social, political, economic, and technological change over the last 45 years (1975–2020).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach and Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study employed a multi-sited ethnography through a longitudinal lens in two pastoral areas, one remotely located (Korbesa) and one connected to an urban centre (Kinna). The study population included men and women, young and old, wealthy and low-income herders.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study found that pastoralism persists due to “adaptable livelihood” practices built on relational, redistribution, and mutual support in the form of “moral economies.” These moral economies remain central to how pastoralists survived over 45 years and have been changing and adapting to new settings. The study emphasizes how these practices vary across different space, time, and social groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Policy Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>As the world celebrates the significance of pastoralism and rangelands in the coming International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism (IYRP2026), this study contributes to the debate on livelihood trajectories and the implications for development planning, particularly around resilience building in pastoral areas. Focusing on adaptable livelihoods within a longitudinal, empirical case study provides new insights into pastoralism and how pastoralists have taken advantage of new technologies, public services, and close links to urban areas, areas often ignored in conventional development intervention. These adaptive livelihood practices in pastoral areas can improve resilience to the growing threats of climate-induced crises and food insecurity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dpr.70058","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145887567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trade policies for low-carbon development in developing countries: Insights from Kenya","authors":"Shadrack Muthami Mwatu,&nbsp;Amsalu Woldie Yalew,&nbsp;Victor Nechifor,&nbsp;Amarendra Sahoo","doi":"10.1111/dpr.70048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.70048","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Motivation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport, energy, and industrial sectors are rising in Kenya, with projections indicating that energy production and consumption will be the leading sources of emissions by 2030.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aims to examine the potential role of energy-efficiency-improving low-carbon technologies in transitioning the economy towards low-carbon development.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach and methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It assesses the increased supply of energy-efficiency-improving machinery as an intermediate input to reduce energy consumption to the macroeconomy and environment in domestic and international financing scenarios using a computable general equilibrium model for Kenya.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Overall, increasing energy efficiency and improving machinery and equipment under the two financing options has a positive impact on gross domestic product, exports, imports, domestic production, and household consumption. The economic and environmental effects of financing through international support are more pronounced compared to those of financing through domestic resources.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Policy implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results of the study imply that developing countries such as Kenya can consider and explore different trade policies and instruments to support their path to low-carbon development. This could include reducing or removing tariffs on low-carbon technology machinery. Advanced world economies, for their part, could finance the supply of low-carbon technologies by making these available at lower cost.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51478,"journal":{"name":"Development Policy Review","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dpr.70048","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145686443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}