Abstract Introduction The narrative of prosperous economic livelihood of tobacco farmers in Kenya as alleged by the tobacco industry deserves challenge as evidence increasingly suggests that smallholder tobacco farmers are making little or no profits. Article 17 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control encourage...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate Solid Waste Collectors’ (SWCs) knowledge of occupational hazards, their views on personal protective equipment (PPE), strategies for PPE use, and challenges in managing occupational risks. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of protective measures in addressing occupational hazards, but there was a need for further research to assess the kn...

Deforestation has persistently undermined forests' critical role in providing environmental services and livelihood support. In developing countries like Nigeria, small-scale agriculture significantly drives deforestation. This study analyzes farmers' preferences for incentives to reduce deforestation and its influencing factors using data from 634 smallholder farmers in Cross Rivers State, locate...

Usipa is one of the most commonly consumed fish species in Malawi, and yet it is economically discarded despite its significant economic value. The Usipa fish marketing system in Malawi is crucial for distributing the product and providing employment and income to market players. This study assessed the structure, conduct, and performance of the Usipa fish value chain and marketing system in key s...

Usipa is one of the most commonly consumed fish species in Malawi, and yet it is economically discarded despite its significant economic value. The Usipa fish marketing system in Malawi is crucial for distributing the product and providing employment and income to market players. This study assessed the structure, conduct, and performance of the Usipa fish value chain and marketing system in key s...

Abstract Tobacco is the primary export commodity in Malawi and an important contributor to foreign earnings. The entrenchment of tobacco interests within government has partly explained why Malawi has lagged in its efforts to address the health consequences of tobacco and has been a vocal opponent of global tobacco control. Despite the extensive historical and entrenched relationsh...