Browsing by Subject "East Africa"
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An analysis of the relationship between FDI and economic growth in selected East African countries
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Over the last three decades there has been a significant increase in FDI flows across the globe. This attracted the interest to investigate the impact that such an increase in FDI has on the economic growth of a host ... -
The application of export promotion instruments by export promotion organisations of the East African Community
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The number of export promotion organisations increased significantly in the past two decades, but the research concerning these organisations are limited. Therefore, this study will add to the limited research concerning ... -
Dietary and thermo-hygrometric requirements to rear Mussidia fiorii Cecconi & de Joannis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) under laboratory conditions
(Entomological Society of Southern Africa, 2011)Several Mussidia species occur in West and East Africa, but only the ear-borer, Mussidia nigrivenella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), has attained economic pest status in West Africa. During recent surveys in Kenya several ... -
Dynamics of Napier stunt phytoplasma between the cultivated and wild graminae in East Africa
(North-West University, 2015)Cultivation of Napier grass, Pennisetum purpureum, the most important livestock crop in East Africa is severely constrained by Napier Grass Stunt (NGS) disease. The disease spreads via an insect vector or vegetative ... -
Factors explaining farm households’ access to and utilization of extreme climate forecasts in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
(Business Perspectives, 2015)Climate change poses significant threat to African agriculture. This study analyzes the factors influencing access to and utilization of extreme weather forecasts in selected SSA countries. The data were collected from ... -
The flight activity of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Teretrius nigrescens Lewis (Coleoptera: Histeridae) in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2011)The invasive storage pest, the larger grain borer (LGB) Prostephanus truncatus (Horn), was introduced into the maize-deficit, semi-arid areas of the eastern region in Kenya in the early 1980s. In spite of containment efforts ... -
In pursuit of a benchmark for optimal food security and nutrition guidelines: a critical analysis of the policy of Regional Economic Communities in East and West Africa
(North-West University, 2019)One of the most important aspects, in the interest of communities, countries and continents can be considered being food security and nutritional aspects affecting those communities. The United Nations and the African Union ... -
Interpreting Luguru religious practice through Colonialist eyes: Child Sacrifice and East African Dance in Brett Young’s The Crescent Moon
(AJOL, 2015)Public perceptions of indigenous African religious life have been heavily influenced by its representation in imaginative literature and film, both before and after serious scholarly investigations yielded detailed analyses ... -
Napier grass stunt disease in East Africa: farmers' perspectives on disease management
(Elsevier, 2015)Napier or Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum), the most important livestock fodder crop in East Africa, is under threat from Napier grass stunt (NGS) disease. This disease is caused by a phytoplasma, which is transmitted ...
