James Ahabyona - Applied Microeconomist

James Ahabyona

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." — Albert Einstein

About Me

I am an applied microeconomist interested in using administrative data, text, historical maps, and GIS data to study development-related topics. My current research focuses on mobile money adoption, artisanal mining, higher education policy, decentralization, and the long-term impacts of early-life circumstances across Africa.

Education

James Ahabyona, Applied Microeconomist James Ahabyona, Applied Microeconomist

Research

Work in Progress

Current research projects and ongoing investigations

Artisanal Mines and Women Empowerment

TBA
Draft coming soon

This paper examines the research question: "Does proximity to economic opportunities empower women?" To answer this question, I combine several data sources, including Demographic and Health Surveys, historical gold prices, and a unique dataset that geolocates artisanal mining activities across Africa, among others.

Available on request
Women Empowerment Artisanal Mines Africa

Working Papers

Can Games Measure Mobile Money Adoption? Evidence from Mozambique

New Draft Coming Soon
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Mobile Money Technology Adoption Behavioral Games Measurements Mozambique

Publications & Reports

Published research and policy reports

Child Labour in Uganda: An Annotated Bibliography

Policy Research Report

We provide a comprehensive overview of child labour in Uganda, offering insights into its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. This annotated bibliography synthesizes research findings to present the current state of knowledge on child labour patterns, educational impacts, and intervention effectiveness.

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Child Labour Development Africa Uganda

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in discussing research collaborations, mentorship and feedback.

52769@novasbe.pt
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