Fraying Threads: Exclusion and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Summary:
This study investigates the factors leading to exclusion and their detrimental impacts in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It employs two-levels of analysis: a macro-level estimation of the influence of exclusion and marginalization on violent conflict, and a micro-level investigation identifying the triggers of exclusion sentiments. We construct statistical summaries from multiple measures of exclusion, producing an overall exclusion index as well as social, economic, and political exclusion sub-indices. Our results show the importance of mitigating exclusion and marginalization within SSA nations, and pinpoint the most effective policy levers that governments may use to minimize destabilizing feelings of exclusion.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2024/004
Subject:
Climate change Education Environment Financial sector policy and analysis Financial soundness indicators Food security Health Poverty
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
January 12, 2024
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400263637/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2024004
Format:
Paper
Pages:
35
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