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Résumé: Les autrices analysent les effets salariaux à court et moyen terme de la surqualification et la sous‐qualification, à partir de données appariées employeur‐salarié relatives à la période 1998‐2012 et d'un nouvel outil de mesure de l'inadéquation, reposant sur les flux de nouvelles recrues. Elles constatent que ces effets diminuent sensiblement après prise en compte de l'hétérogénéité non observée des travailleurs et des entreprises. Les caractéristiques individuelles non observées contribuent largement à l'écart salarial aux dépens des travailleurs surqualifiés et au profit des salariés sous‐qualifiés. Les politiques salariales des entreprises l'alimentent aussi. Enfin, c'est sur la rémunération du début de carrière que l'inadéquation influe le plus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pastures of northwestern Tunisia have undergone several changes over the last decades. The main results are the decrease in rangelands, the increase in the total animal load, the increase in the cultivated land, the increase in the production costs particularly the purchase of concentrated feeds, and the low subsidies from the state. All these factors are changing the livestock system, ma inly dairy cows. The present study, therefore, sought to characterize farm household systems that seem to be currently adapted in the Sejnane plain using a typology. We focus on understanding the variables that contribute to raising farmers' choice of breeding system in the study area. We interviewed 44 farmers. Furthermore, we analyzed their responses using descriptive statistics, ascending hierarchical classification AMP and principal components analysis PCA. The results show that four types of livestock systems could be characterized, depending on pasture and production. Moreover, they suggest that landless pastoralists are more vulnerable than agropastoralists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background and Context : Land is a key element for the practice of economic activities such as agriculture. In rural areas, its equitable access is an essential condition for sustainable development and the improvement of the living conditions of populations. The availability of land resources in an area like that of the Council of Koutaba in West Cameroon has encouraged agricultural migration to this area. Goal and Objectives: This study seeks to analyze land management and identify the modes of land acquisition by agricultural migrants in the Commune of Koutaba. Methodology: The methodology used is centered around data from primary sources such as socio-economic surveys of a sample of 126 agricultural households and interviews with administrative and traditional authorities. The literature review, the consultation of archival data and the exploitation of cartographic sources completed the methodological framework. Results: The main results highlight the presence of a dual land law, modern law and customary law. Furthermore, only 9% of the rural population holds a legal land title, while 48% of the migrant population has access to land thanks to donations made by the indigenous populations. Despite identity tensions between migrants and indigenous populations, the synergies of actors in the rural world put in place strategies to preserve social peace.

Le présent chapitre contient des conseils relatifs à des priorités de politique structurelle propres à chaque pays, qui visent à renforcer les fondamentaux de la croissance et à ouvrir la voie à une double transition, verte et numérique, réussie. Quatre grands axes d'action ont été identifiés: améliorer la conception des programmes d'aide sociale; stimuler la croissance potentielle en levant les obstacles à une utilisation efficace des ressources; accélérer les progrès vers la décarbonation; et faire de la transformation numérique un moteur de la croissance de la productivité. Les informations spécifiques à chaque pays qui sous-tendent ce chapitre figurent dans les notes par pays (chapitre 3). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article analyzes the governance practices of large companies in France, Germany, and the UK concerning climate-related risks. It explores the extent to which these companies integrate climate-related information into their decision-making processes. It contributes to the understanding of the relationship between climate risk and corporate governance and guides companies and regulators interested in addressing information asymmetry regarding climate risk.

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The assessment of carbon storage capacity in forests is a key tool for combating climate change and contributing to the mechanism for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). The objective of this study is to assess the carbon sequestration potential of the major land use types (LUT) of the Djoli-kera classified forest. Direct observations on 50 m x 50 m plots, and socio-economic surveys of 126 individuals, identified four major LUTs: agricultural areas, intensive grazing areas, areas frequently subjected to bushfires and savannah with trees. Carbon stocks of dead wood and live wood were calculated, and root carbon stocks were assessed using the root/stem ratio. The method used for estimating carbon stocks is the non-destructive one which uses mathematical equations called allometric equations which incorporate variables of diameters and/or heights. Estimated carbon stocks are 54.8 tC/ha in agricultural areas, 102.04 tC/ha in pasture areas, 108.5 tC/ha in tree savannah and 177.5 tC/ha in bushfire areas. These carbon stocks correspond respectively to the following quantities of atmospheric CO2 sequestered: 201,3 t CO2 eq/ha; 374,4 t CO2 eq/ha; 398,2 t CO2 eq/ha and 651,6 t CO2 eq/ha. The families with the highest values of these stocks are Fabaceae and Combretaceae. In the carbon market, sequestered CO2 is likely to produce an estimated average forest economic value of 862,570 Fcfa/ha. The total economic value of the Djoli-kera classified forest is estimated at FCFA 80,822,809,000.

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China has been spreading its tentacles across continents particularly sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. The objective of this paper is to investigate the influence of Foreign direct investment on the economic and political framework of Africa, using Nigerian as a case study. The foreign direct investments from China to Africa and particularly to Nigeria has not been received well in the pool of public opinion. However, the benefits the investment pool has on the economic and political framework is positive. Yet, researchers, believe that caution should be taken to avoid excessive FDI from China. The method of regression analysis was employed to prove the relationship between FDI inflow and annual GDP. The result showed that there is a strong and significant influence of FDI on GDP and vice versa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper presents a livelihood vulnerability assessment and compares the levels of exposure, sensitivity and adaptation to climate change of the local populations in mountains area and coastal plains in Tunisian arid regions. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change vulnerability index (LVI-IPCC) has been adapted and applied to assess this livelihood vulnerability, based on socio-economic surveys and semi-structured interviews with the local populations. Findings show that households in coastal plains are more vulnerable in terms of socio[1]demographic profile, food security, social networks, access to water and climate variability. This territory is much more exposed to climate change, despite being slightly less sensitive. On the other hand, households in mountainous territory are more vulnerable in terms of livelihood strategies, land tenure and health, despite their adaptation capacity, which reduces their vulnerability to climate change. Based on this vulnerability assessment, this work suggests specific adaptation strategies and measures for livelihoods sustainability in each territory.