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Industrialisation and environmental quality in Africa: governance and industrial Kuznets curve perspective in quantile and threshold analysis

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  • Richard Amankwa Fosu
  • Eric Boachie Yiadom
  • Evans Acheampong
  • Kwadwo Obeng

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The study employs a comprehensive empirical approach to analyse the intricate relationship between industrialisation, governance quality, and environmental sustainability in Africa. Through quantile regression and dynamic panel threshold analysis, three main objectives are pursued: assessing industrialisation's effect on environmental quality across quantiles, exploring governance quality's influence on this relationship, and investigating the presence of the industrialised environmental kuznet curve (IEKC). Findings reveal industrialisation's significant negative impact on environmental quality at lower quantiles, with a positive effect observed at higher quantiles, suggesting a threshold effect. Governance quality moderates this impact, particularly at lower quantiles, emphasising its pivotal role in promoting sustainable industrial development. Dynamic panel threshold regression identifies critical thresholds where industrialisation's environmental implications intensify, informing targeted policy interventions. Policy recommendations include fortifying environmental regulations, promoting sustainable industrial practices, enhancing governance capacity, and adopting integrated policy approaches to balance economic development and environmental conservation in Africa.

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  • Richard Amankwa Fosu & Eric Boachie Yiadom & Evans Acheampong & Kwadwo Obeng, 2025. "Industrialisation and environmental quality in Africa: governance and industrial Kuznets curve perspective in quantile and threshold analysis," International Journal of Green Economics, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 19(1), pages 21-43.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgrec:v:19:y:2025:i:1:p:21-43
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