Germain Stephane Ketchoua

Biographic Data

ID4464476
NAMEGermain Stephane Ketchoua
GIVEN NAMESGermain Stephane
FAMILY NAMEKetchoua
SIGNATUREKETCHOUA G S
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Johannesburg
ORCID0000-0001-7369-1760
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS5
TOTAL CITATIONS6
WORKS AS AUTHOR5
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2

  • Sustainable development outcomes of tech-based industrialization in emerging markets

    Open AccessGermain Stephane Ketchoua, Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Wirajing et al.ARTICLEAfrican Journal of Science,…2026

    Industrialization is vital for economic growth, producing goods using technology, skilled labour, and efficient processes, driving innovation and employment. This study scrutinizes government spending and financial inclusion on the relationship between tech-intensive manufacturing value added and sustainable development in emerging and developing countries. We define technology intensity by the proportion of Medium-High Technology (MHT) manufactu…

  • The Conflicting SDGs of Agricultural Productivity and Agro-Environmental Sustainability in Africa

    Open AccessMuhamadu Awal Kindzeka Wirajing, Germain Stephane Ketchoua et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Environment &…2026

    This study uses technological infrastructures to inform evidence-based policy design, addressing the conundrum of agricultural productivity and agro-environmental sustainability in Africa. The investigations are done using the Instrumental Variable Two-Stage Least Squares (IV-2SLS) strategy to control for potential endogeneity, covering the period 2000–2020. The findings show that farmers, in their pursuit of greater productivity, often adopt uns…

  • Infrastructure and the Path to Sustainability

    Open AccessGermain Stephane Ketchoua, Sodiq Arogundade et al.ARTICLESustainable Development2025References: 8

    Infrastructure development, as an SDGs objective, foster inclusive growth by improving access to transport, energy, and digital systems, enhancing productivity, connectivity, resilience, and sustainability while reducing inequalities and supporting environmental goals. This study examines the impact of infrastructure development on sustainable development, focusing on the mediating role of governance across 42 African nations. The insightful find…

  • Advancing agro-environmental sustainability in Africa

    Open AccessGermain Stephane Ketchoua, Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Wirajing et al.ARTICLESustainable Futures2025Cited by: 2References: 1

    Agro-environmental sustainability schemes are set up to harmonize agricultural productivity with environmental conservation, ensuring long-term food security while safeguarding ecosystems. This involves implementing practices that conserve resources, minimize pollution, and maintain biodiversity. By aligning with sustainable development goals, this approach promotes resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable agricultural systems. This …

  • Revisiting the sustainable industrialization paradigm in Africa

    Open AccessGermain Stephane Ketchoua, Elvis Korku Avenyo et al.ARTICLESustainable Development2024Cited by: 4References: 3

    This research contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding the sustainable industrialization of African nations, a pivotal aspect emphasized by the United Nations within the Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing inspiration from the burgeoning digitalization trends across Africa, this study examines the role of digitalization in mediating the environmental repercussions of industrialization within the 45 African countries spanning the years …