Does financial development contribute to the achievement of the “Zero Hunger” goal in Africa? |
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| Authors: | Gaël Fokam Sosson Tadadjeu Brice Kamguia Ronald Djeunankan |
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| Institution: | 1. The Dschang School of Economics and Management, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon;2. CEREG, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Yaounde II, Yaounde, Cameroon |
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| Abstract: | This study examines the effects of financial development on undernourishment with panel data from 40 African countries. We show that financial development in all its dimensions reduces undernourishment. In addition, financial development, financial institutions, the financial market, and financial market depth reduce child stunting. We also identify education, health expenditure, access to electricity, and control of corruption as the main transmission channels through which financial development reduces undernourishment. These results have important implications for the achievement of the “Zero Hunger” goal in Africa and for improving child nutrition. |
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| Keywords: | Africa financial development stunting undernourishment |
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