Abdikafi Hassan Abdi

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• Head of Research, ICE Institute at SIMAD University

Addressing the intertwined challenges of economic growth and environmental sustainability is essential to mitigate the worsening impacts of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Promoting clean energy adoption and understanding the role of globalization have been identified as critical strategies to enhance environmental quality while fosteri...

Somalia faces severe environmental challenges, including overdependence on nonrenewable energy, deforestation, and rapid population growth, exacerbated by poor governance and weak institutional capacity. As one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, Somalia’s environmental sustainability is crucial for its long-term economic and social stability....

As environmental degradation increasingly threatens ecosystems and economies, understanding the factors shaping ecological sustainability is more urgent than ever. Economic development, technological progress, industrial expansion, and urbanization play a crucial role in determining environmental outcomes, particularly in fragile regions. In Somali...

The integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into Somali agriculture has the potential to transform traditional practices, which enhances efficiency and increases production. Despite ICT’s transformative potential, comprehensive empirical studies analysing its combined influence with foreign direct investment (FDI) on food prod...

A balanced approach that combines trade policies, renewable energy promotion, and robust environmental regulations is crucial for improving ecological sustainability. Although the literature suggests that trade openness facilitates the transfer of cleaner energy technologies to developing nations, existing empirical studies have produced inconclusi...

Globally, the exportation of agricultural products plays a critical role in driving economic growth and stability, often acting as a substantial contributor to gross domestic product (GDP), employment, and foreign exchange earnings in agrarian economies. As a vital pillar of many developing countries' economies, the agricultural sector's export dyn...

This study assesses the environmental impact of the agricultural sector’s contribution to Somalia’s economy within the energy-economy-environment nexus. While the agriculture sector is a central pillar of Somalia’s economy, its environmental costs remain underexplored. By addressing this gap, the research utilizes time series data spanning from 199...

While existing research has extensively explored the individual impacts of energy consumption, industrialization, and urbanization on environmental sustainability, there remains a notable gap in understanding the synergistic effects of these factors within the context of rapidly developing regions, such as Somalia. Therefore, this study explores th...

Foreign direct investment serves as a cornerstone for economic development, particularly in lower- and middle-income countries, where it brings crucial capital, technology, and expertise. Despite institutional challenges in many African nations, there is controversy over the effects of macroeconomic variables and institutional quality on FDI flows...

Environmental sustainability has become a critical concern globally, particularly for developing economies, where environmental deterioration severely impacts human and livestock livelihoods. As these economies grow and populations expand, the quality of the environment typically deteriorates, exacerbating already fragile living conditions. In purs...

Maintaining optimal levels of unemployment and external debt remains a significant challenge for ensuring consistent economic growth in many developing countries. Despite persistent economic difficulties marked by political instability, high unemployment, external debt, inflation, and limited capital formation, Somalia is increasingly recognizing t...

Climate-induced extreme weather events and conflicts are jointly contributing to disruptions in agricultural supply chains and destabilizing global food trade. Since the literature has identified that variations in climatic conditions hamper farming and animal raising, it is necessary to explore the consequences of climate change on crop and livest...

In an era of global environmental challenges, understanding the dynamics of food production is crucial, particularly in regions prone to food insecurity and susceptible to climatic variations. Despite extensive research on agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a thorough examination of the combined effects of various determinants, including food...

Over the past three decades, Somalia’s economic landscape has witnessed a noticeable dependence on imported goods. The exchange rate was unregulated owing to the collapse of the country’s central bank. This unregulated environment has introduced significant volatility in exchange rates, profoundly impacting consumer prices and fostering a prevalent...

The complex relationship between climate change and major crop output poses urgent challenges for contemporary food production systems. Recognizing the diverse responses of different crops to climatic stressors, it is necessary to investigate the repercussions of climate-induced shifts in various crop yields. Focused on the adverse extreme weather...

Environmental pollution and its implications are widespread issues that require a comprehensive understanding of effective strategies that mitigate emissions. Given the unique challenges faced by Somalia, including social, political, and environmental challenges, it is crucial to assess the effects of social and political globalization, urbanizatio...

Globally, the spread of economic integration and the lowering of trade protectionism through multiple trade pacts offered the products of many developing nations the chance to access global markets. The international economics literature deeply discusses the influence of trade liberalization and foreign investment on economic expansion; however, mo...

Energy is a catalyst for both primary and secondary sectoral growth and remains a key input for manufacturing and agriculture production, while the service sector is not an exception. Global nonrenewable energy consumption outpaces renewable energy consumption due to the cost of renewable energy installation and technical problems. Nevertheless, na...

Climate change has been linked to water scarcity, land degradation, and food insecurity, exacerbating existing tensions and creating new conflicts in countries with weak political institutions. Despite the critical need for effective conflict management and climate adaptation measures, prior studies failed to emphasize the role climate change plays...

A particular country’s productive knowledge and sophistication become a crucial determinant for the exported products in the increasingly integrated global trade. However, studies that emphasize the connection between economic complexity and trade flows are still sparse. This research aims to examine the role of economic complexity on bilateral tra...

Emission reduction has become more crucial for environmental sustainability in light of the growing concerns about climate change. Many studies have identified that structural change and clean energy technologies improve environmental quality. However, there is an absence of empirics that focus on the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) context, which shifted...

Climate change is a global phenomenon in the 21st century. Hence, achieving environmental sustainability has become a global initiative to tackle the repercussions of climate change. Fossil fuel energy consumption and economic growth remain critical amidst environmental degradation and emissions. Contrary to the previous attempts, this study examin...

Climate change poses a severe threat to the agriculture sector of low-income economies. To mitigate the influence of the intensifying deforestation and climate change on the environment and the livelihoods of many societies, it is crucial to illustrate the association between environmental pollution, degradation, and crop production. Somalia is fac...

Climate change has become an issue of concern for sustainable agriculture production. East African nations are heavily reliant on the agriculture sector, which accounts for a substantial amount of their gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Due to climatic fluctuations, the output of the sector became very unpredictable. Hence, this study in...

This study investigates the effects of climate change on cereal crop production in nine East African nations between 1990 and 2018. The study implemented pooled mean group (PMG) approach to examine the long-run and short-run dynamic impacts of the varying climatic circumstances on the output of cereal crops. Besides, the study utilized the Dumitres...