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Structural Drivers and Constraints of Economic Competitiveness in Africa: A Dynamic Panel Analysis
Mounir Tajoui, Tarik Azougui, Oussama Ritahi and Abdellah Echaoui7

How does innovation affect total factor productivity? Evidence from MENA countries
Khalid Banani and Saïd Toufik31


Does Economic Integration Facilitate the Professional Integration of Young People in the WAEMU zone?
Mahougbé Aimée-Gabrielle Soglo, Sylvain Hekponhoue, Horacio Nani, and Tolouwachê Durand Lafounlou51


The Effect of Monetary Policy on Foreign Capital Inflows in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries
Noel Damson Nthangu, Mulatu F. Zerihun and Mushoni Bulagi73


Non-Linear Relationship between Government Expenditure and External Debt for Selected Countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Strike Mbulawa95


The Impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Poverty and Inequality in Ethiopia: A CGE-GTAP Modelling
Andualem Goshu Mekonnen121


Relationship Assessment Of Political Risk And Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Eyo Itam Eyo, Akaninyene Billy Orok, Godwin Bassey James, Monica Ukongim Akeh and Utibe Bassey Oliver139


Rethinking Capital Mobilisation: Examining External Capital Inflows and Public Debt Stock in Nigeria
Owolabi Babatunde Ayodeji, Owolabi Oluwasikemi Janet, Ajayi-Owoeye Ayooluwa Olotu, Agbolade Segun and Ahannaya Chinedu Gandolph161


Subsidy or Sustainability? Nigeria's Oil Crossroads
Itojong Anthony Ayamba, Francis Idiege Ahakiri, Ugo Samuel Bassey, Geraldine Banku Mbu-Ogar, Marko Filijovic, Daniel Bisong Bisong, Ejukwa Osam and Onome George Edet191


Digital Service Tax and Online Trader Compliance in Ghana: The Role of Government Interventions
Eunice Ofosu-Mireku, Mensah Marfo, Edward Annan and Mensah Marfo213


Socioeconomic Impacts of Unpaid Care and Domestic Work in Ethiopia
Tilahun Girma Argaw, Ziade Hailu Weldu, Stanley Osezua Ehiane, and Seyfe Fikre Hailu237


Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Global Value Chain Participation: Evidence from Maize Farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Aneza Madini and Thembalethu Macdonald Seti259


Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Companies In Nigeria
Grace Amarachukwu Offiaeli, Rafiu Oyesola Salawu, Bibiana Oluchukwu Njogo, Lawrence Imeokparia, Alice Temitayo Onifade, Margaret Emem Ogunbiyi, Okafor Linus Izediuno, Wisdom Okere, Bello Bashiru Akande, Badmus Dauda Adeyinka, Dorcas Yetunde Adegbite, Obiamaka Adaeze Nwobu, Kikelomo Julianah Adekunle, Ikenna Theodore Nnoli, David Jerry Oziegbe, Peter Joseph Anzaku and Kesene Fransisca Ashionve285


The Effect of Environmental Accounting on Financial Sustainability: Evidence From Listed Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria
Michael Azubuike Ucha, Grace N. Ofoegbu, Ignatius Ikechukwu Ogbu, Beatrice Chinyere Eneje, Charity, N. Obodoekwe-Ezuwore313


Integrated Reporting Quality and Firm Value: The Moderating Role of Information Asymmetry in Nigeria and South African Manufacturing Firms
Ganiyat Dolapo Akanni, Rafiu Oyesola Salawu, Omobolade Stephen Ogundele and Najeem Bamidele Ewesesan337


Evolving Skills And Mindsets Of Finance Professionals In A Digital Era: Evidence From South African Private Entities
James Sibanda, L Nwosu and AF Perser357


Gamification in Ghana's Shopping Malls: Exploring the Mediating Role of Intrinsic Motivation and the Moderating Influence of Age on Consumer Engagement
Patrick Joel Turkson, Joseph Gyamfi Yeboah and Paul Quaisie Eleke- Aboagye375


Exploring the challenges of women in leadership positions in the mining sector of South Africa
Anele Xulu, MacDonald Kanyangale, Cecile Gerwel Proches and Mthombeni Admire405


Integrating Ubuntu in Performance Management: Motivating NGO Employees in South Africa
Molly Machingambi, Joyce Toendepi and Nelesh Dhanpat431


Determinants of Agricultural Output In Nigeria
Paul A. Orebiyi, Mfon E. Okon and Nsikak S. Essang455


Environmental Social Governance Performance and Systematic Risk: Evidence from Listed Firms in South Africa
Hilder Charles Nyangi, Peter Moores-Pitt and Kazeem Ovanero Isah477


A System Dynamics Approach to Modelling the Impact of Policy Coordination on SDG1 Targets in South Africa's Provinces
Vuyani Goodman Langa and Sanjay Balkaran503

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