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AUTHOR(S) Olufunke A. Alaba; Charles Hongoro; Aquina Thulare (et al.)
Child hunger has long-term and short-term consequences, as starving children are at risk of many forms of malnutrition, including wasting, stunting, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies. The purpose of this paper is to show that the child hunger and socio-economic inequality in South Africa increased during her COVID-19 pandemic due to various lockdown regulations that have affected the economic status of the population. This paper uses the National Income Dynamics Study-Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM WAVES 1–5) collected in South Africa during the intense COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 to assess the socioeconomic impacts of child hunger rated inequalities. First, child hunger was determined by a composite index calculated by the authors. Descriptive statistics were then shown for the investigated variables in a multiple logistic regression model to identify significant risk factors of child hunger. Additionally, the decomposable Erreygers' concentration index was used to measure socioeconomic inequalities on child hunger in South Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic.
AUTHOR(S) Sanna Kärkkäinen; Merita Mesiäislehto; Outi Sirniö (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Shuheng Yu; Liu Hong; Gaoming Ma
AUTHOR(S) Liva Grinevica; Baiba Rivza; Peteris Rivza
The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacts youth employability, especially in rural regions. In rural areas, the lack of system and availability of education, vocational education and training can have a negative impact on a young person's ability to obtain an education and continue to succeed in the labour market. These circumstances can hinder a young person's transition to the labour market. The paper presents a brief analysis of rural youth employment trends, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the labour market in Latvia, and an analysis of the youth employability using dynamic series analysis. The research methodology implemented for the present research study is based on the theoretical concepts and statistical data regarding the rural youth employment trends and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AUTHOR(S) Haojian Dui
AUTHOR(S) Orucho Michael Ngala
Kenya is a country that is mainly dependent on the agriculture sector for livelihood. Smallholder farmers through Coffee Cooperative Societies play a central role in socio-economic development, particularly in agricultural production, processing, and marketing. The vibrant and dynamic cooperative movement enhances food security, wealth creation, and poverty eradication. FAO report indicates that youths in Kenya are a critical component of the productive population and their input can be harnessed to enhance economic development. However, Kenyan youth has not actively embraced agriculture, due to the involvement of manual labour and poor returns. This study sought to establish factors affecting youth participation in coffee cooperative societies in Machakos County, Kenya. Eighty (80) youth from the eight (8) coffee cooperative societies working under Sustainability Kenya Limited Networks -AGRIFI Project in Machakos County were involved in the study.
AUTHOR(S) Florencia Torche; Jenna Nobles
AUTHOR(S) Leila M. Larson; Edward A. Frongillo; Bezawit E. Kase (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Mercy Obasanya; Oluwatosin Igenoza; Shuchika Gupta (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Nadia Belhaj Hassine; Sharon Faye Piza; Francine Claire Fernandez
AUTHOR(S) Nadia Rahmania; Risda Rizkillah; Musthofa
AUTHOR(S) Ilyani Azer; Siti Aishah Mohamad; Hasnizawati Hashim (et al.)
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