Cash transfers, climate shocks vulnerability and households’ resilience in Togo
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Abstract This paper uses data from the survey of basic wellbeing indicators (2015) to investigate climate-related risk perceived impact on household’s living standard in Togo. We using a subjective approach with Probit model and Propensity Score Matching Method. For majority households sample, results suggest, one hand, significant their standards. On other estimation show that income activities increases resilience reduction Togo households' effects. Finally, remittances increase ability be less climate vulnerable play role building. In terms public policies, imply broader consultation strategy are needed reduce consequences related-risks
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Discover sustainability
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2662-9984']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-021-00010-5