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Does China’s Flow of FDI and Institutional Quality Matter for Poverty? Evidence from Sub-Sahara Africa
(Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2023) Iddrisu, K.; Abor, J.Y.; Insaidoo, M.; Banyen, K.T.
The study adds to the discussion on the necessity for Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries to eradicate poverty, as outlined in SDG 1 and Africa’s Agenda 2063. This contribution was successful in achieving some key objectives. First, we examine the impact of Chinese FDI and institutional quality on the eradication of poverty in SSA. Second, we test empirically whether institutional quality can help Chinese FDI to reduce poverty in SSA. Using an annual dataset for 36 SSA countries for a 20-year period ending in 2020, our pooled OLS results showed that Chinese FDI does not reduce poverty unless there are strong institutions and good governance. Also, the results showed that strong institutions and good governance reduce poverty in SSA. As a result, we recommend that governments establish policies to develop systems and structures that encourage industrialization and attract foreign investors for SSA to reap the full benefits of Chinese FDI.
Financial inclusion and inclusive growth in Africa: What is the moderation role of financial stability?
(Cogent Economics & Finance, 2023) Iddrisu, K.; Abor, J.Y.; Doku, J.N.; Dziwornu, R.
This article aims to explore the interplay between financial stability, financial inclusion and inclusive growth in 40 African countries during the period 2004–2020. It acknowledges that an unstable financial system has the potential to erode confidence and hinder the essence of financial inclusion in promoting inclusive growth. However, studies regarding the combined effect of financial inclusion and financial stability on inclusive growth are hard to find, especially in Africa. By examining the effects of financial inclusion on inclusive growth and the synergistic relationship between financial stability and inclusive growth, this study seeks to shed light on how these factors interact in the context of African economies. To To cater for endogeneity issues, we used a two-step system-generalized method of moment. Our result reveals three outcomes: First, financial inclusion promotes inclusive growth. Second, financial stability alone is less effective at enhancing inclusive growth. Lastly, financial stability forms synergy with financial inclusion to further spike inclusive growth. It is recommended that policymakers strive to enhance financial inclusion by promoting financial stability.
Fintech, foreign bank presence and inclusive finance in Africa: Using a quantile regression approach
(Cogent Economics & Finance, 2022) Iddrisu, K.; Abor, J.Y.; Banyen, K.T.
Africa is one of the continents with the least inclusive finance. However, with increasing use of mobile phones for financial services or financial technology (Fintech), there are improved opportunities to ‘bank the unbanked”. Also, there is a significant increase in both the presence of foreign banks and Fintech usage. Hence, we examine the moderating role of foreign bank presence on the fintech-inclusive finance nexus over the period 2000–2018. The results show that foreign bank presence does not directly affect inclusive finance but increases the link between Fintech and inclusive finance. We recommend that African countries need to provide a conducive environment, improving the use of Fintech.
Workplace Support For Exclusive Breastfeeding In Tamale Central Sub-Metropolitan Of The Republic Of Ghana: Perspectives Of Employees, Co-workers And Management
(University of Ghana, 2017-07) Iddrisu, K.
Background: Breastfeeding has been established as the gold standard of infant feeding, and exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a child’s life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) less than 40% of children globally are exclusively breastfed up to six months. The practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana is estimated at 52% and that of professional working mothers is about 10.3%. This study therefore sought to find out the support professional working mothers in schools, health facilities and banks are exposed to in relation to exclusive breastfeeding at workplaces in Tamale Central Sub-Metropolitan of the Northern Region. Methods: A mixed method study comprising quantitative technique using a structured questionnaire and a qualitative method using an in-depth interview were employed among professional working mothers, coworkers and management members between June and July 2017. Multi-stage random sampling method was used to select respondents from the various departments using the registers of employees as the sampling frame. A total sample size of 170 professional working mothers (made up of 79 teachers, 69 nurses and 22 banking staffs), 15 coworkers and 15 management members were studied. Basic descriptive statistics was run (frequencies and percentages) and association between variables was analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results: There was high level of knowledge of breastfeeding policies by management members and employees (professional working mothers) in this study. Despite the fact that early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth was high (88.2%), the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) was low (14.7%). The support for exclusive breastfeeding and coworkers support at the workplace was found to be inadequate, about 94.7% of respondents did not have a clean room for breastfeeding at the workplace and only 15.9% of respondents had a breastfeeding support policy at their place of work. Mothers in the highest wealth quintile were 6 time more likely to initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth as compared to their counterparts in the lowest wealth quintile (AOR=5.725 95% CI, 2.037 - 16.088,) Conclusion: The proportion of professional working mothers who practiced exclusive breastfeeding was found to be very low compared to the national figure of 52%. However, initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth was high among respondents. Workplace support and coworkers support were found to be inadequate across all the study sites visited. Early return to work and inadequate support structures at the workplace such as lack of table and chair for breastfeeding, refrigerator for breastmilk storage, tasked adjustment and paid nursing breaks were reasons for low practice of exclusive breastfeeding among this group of working mothers.
Workplace Support for Exclusive Breastfeeding in Tamale Central Sub-Metropolitan of the Republic Of Ghana: Perspectives of Employees, Coworkers and Management
(University of Ghana, 2017-07) Iddrisu, K.
Background: Breastfeeding has been established as the gold standard of infant feeding, and exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a child’s life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) less than 40% of children globally are exclusively breastfed up to six months. The practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana is estimated at 52% and that of professional working mothers is about 10.3%. This study therefore sought to find out the support professional working mothers in schools, health facilities and banks are exposed to in relation to exclusive breastfeeding at workplaces in Tamale Central Sub-Metropolitan of the Northern Region. Methods: A mixed method study comprising quantitative technique using a structured questionnaire and a qualitative method using an in-depth interview were employed among professional working mothers, coworkers and management members between June and July 2017. Multi-stage random sampling method was used to select respondents from the various departments using the registers of employees as the sampling frame. A total sample size of 170 professional working mothers (made up of 79 teachers, 69 nurses and 22 banking staffs), 15 coworkers and 15 management members were studied. Basic descriptive statistics was run (frequencies and percentages) and association between variables was analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results: There was high level of knowledge of breastfeeding policies by management members and employees (professional working mothers) in this study. Despite the fact that early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth was high (88.2%), the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) was low (14.7%). The support for exclusive breastfeeding and coworkers support at the workplace was found to be inadequate, about 94.7% of respondents did not have a clean room for breastfeeding at the workplace and only 15.9% of respondents had a breastfeeding support policy at their place of work. Mothers in the highest wealth quintile were 6 time more likely to initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth as compared to their counterparts in the lowest wealth quintile (AOR=5.725 95% CI, 2.037 - 16.088,) Conclusion: The proportion of professional working mothers who practiced exclusive breastfeeding was found to be very low compared to the national figure of 52%. However, initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth was high among respondents. Workplace support and coworkers support were found to be inadequate across all the study sites visited. Early return to work and inadequate support structures at the workplace such as lack of table and chair for breastfeeding, refrigerator for breastmilk storage, tasked adjustment and paid nursing breaks were reasons for low practice of exclusive breastfeeding among this group of working mothers.