Martin C Parlasca
Biographic Data
| ID | 6512219 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Martin C Parlasca |
| GIVEN NAMES | Martin C |
| FAMILY NAME | Parlasca |
| SIGNATURE | PARLASCA M C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Bonn |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0562-3018 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems
Strategies for sustainable intensification of livestock are critical for food system transformation. In dairying systems, herd health management is among such strategies. Although adoption patterns and productivity gains have been analysed in previous studies, the social implications are still not well understood. This paper provides insights into the relationship between herd health management and intrahousehold labour demand as well as women's …
Seasonality of employment and food security in rural sub-Saharan Africa
Many rural households in sub-Saharan Africa rely on rainfed agriculture, meaning that harvests and incomes from farming are highly seasonal. This leads to recurring periods of food insecurity, commonly referred to as lean seasons. Off-farm employment may help mitigate seasonal food insecurity, but evidence on whether it actually does remains scarce. Using panel data from high-frequency phone surveys in Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Uganda, covering t…
Evolving Farm and Off‐Farm Income Sources and Jobs in Rural Africa
Livelihood sources in rural Africa are diverse and dynamic. Using recent primary survey data from four African countries—Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia—we consider regions with different conditions related to climate, agroecology, infrastructure and nature conservation to analyse the role of various income sources for households and individuals. Although most rural households are involved in small‐scale farming, we challenge the conventional…
Agrivoltaics increases public acceptance of solar energy production on agricultural land
Competition for land is a key challenge for decarbonized energy transitions. Open-space solar energy farms are gaining in importance but have large land requirements and displace agricultural production. Agrivoltaics offers a compromise, integrating solar panels into existing farming operations. However, adoption of Agrivoltaics remains limited, as it has lower energy output per hectare and higher installation costs than open-space solar. Here, w…
Individual‐Level Drivers of Food Choices and Diet Quality Among Adolescents in Urban West Africa
Diet quality is influenced by multiple individual factors, but their relative strength and importance remain unclear. We investigate the associations between five domains of individual factors (economic, cognitive, aspirational, situational and consumer behaviour) and diet intake of adolescents in Accra, Ghana. A cross-sectional survey among Junior High School (JHS) students (n = 409, mean age 14.3 years ± 1.28 (SD)) in Accra, Ghana, was conducte…
Insuring against droughts
Pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa are particularly vulnerable to changing climatic conditions and heavily affected by an increasing frequency of severe droughts. To increase drought resilience, livestock index insurance constitutes a promising tool that is aligned to mitigate covariate risks. Uptake rates for these products are, however, relatively low. This article uses choice-experimental data collected in Northern Kenya to analyse preferences…
A vital technology
Mobile phones fit well into the lives of pastoralists in low‐income countries. The technology is firmly integrated into most pastoralist communities, affecting and transforming several core activities. Most studies concerned with this relationship, however, have narrow regional and thematic foci. The complementarity or discrepancy between relevant research is unknown, and a critical assessment of the current state of research is lacking. This stu…
Can mobile phones build social trust? Insights from rural Kenya
Agrivoltaics increases public acceptance of solar energy production on agricultural land
Competition for land is a key challenge for decarbonized energy transitions. Open-space solar energy farms are gaining in importance but have large land requirements and displace agricultural production. Agrivoltaics offers a compromise, integrating solar panels into existing farming operations. However, adoption of Agrivoltaics remains limited, as it has lower energy output per hectare and higher installation costs than open-space solar. Here, w…
Can mobile phones build social trust? Insights from rural Kenya
Can mobile phones build social trust? Insights from rural Kenya
A vital technology
Mobile phones fit well into the lives of pastoralists in low‐income countries. The technology is firmly integrated into most pastoralist communities, affecting and transforming several core activities. Most studies concerned with this relationship, however, have narrow regional and thematic foci. The complementarity or discrepancy between relevant research is unknown, and a critical assessment of the current state of research is lacking. This stu…
Insuring against droughts
Pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa are particularly vulnerable to changing climatic conditions and heavily affected by an increasing frequency of severe droughts. To increase drought resilience, livestock index insurance constitutes a promising tool that is aligned to mitigate covariate risks. Uptake rates for these products are, however, relatively low. This article uses choice-experimental data collected in Northern Kenya to analyse preferences…
Individual‐Level Drivers of Food Choices and Diet Quality Among Adolescents in Urban West Africa
Diet quality is influenced by multiple individual factors, but their relative strength and importance remain unclear. We investigate the associations between five domains of individual factors (economic, cognitive, aspirational, situational and consumer behaviour) and diet intake of adolescents in Accra, Ghana. A cross-sectional survey among Junior High School (JHS) students (n = 409, mean age 14.3 years ± 1.28 (SD)) in Accra, Ghana, was conducte…
Evolving Farm and Off‐Farm Income Sources and Jobs in Rural Africa
Livelihood sources in rural Africa are diverse and dynamic. Using recent primary survey data from four African countries—Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia—we consider regions with different conditions related to climate, agroecology, infrastructure and nature conservation to analyse the role of various income sources for households and individuals. Although most rural households are involved in small‐scale farming, we challenge the conventional…
Agrivoltaics increases public acceptance of solar energy production on agricultural land
Competition for land is a key challenge for decarbonized energy transitions. Open-space solar energy farms are gaining in importance but have large land requirements and displace agricultural production. Agrivoltaics offers a compromise, integrating solar panels into existing farming operations. However, adoption of Agrivoltaics remains limited, as it has lower energy output per hectare and higher installation costs than open-space solar. Here, w…
Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems
Strategies for sustainable intensification of livestock are critical for food system transformation. In dairying systems, herd health management is among such strategies. Although adoption patterns and productivity gains have been analysed in previous studies, the social implications are still not well understood. This paper provides insights into the relationship between herd health management and intrahousehold labour demand as well as women's …
Seasonality of employment and food security in rural sub-Saharan Africa
Many rural households in sub-Saharan Africa rely on rainfed agriculture, meaning that harvests and incomes from farming are highly seasonal. This leads to recurring periods of food insecurity, commonly referred to as lean seasons. Off-farm employment may help mitigate seasonal food insecurity, but evidence on whether it actually does remains scarce. Using panel data from high-frequency phone surveys in Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Uganda, covering t…
Geography (6 works) · Business (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Agricultural risk and resilience (3 works) · Agriculture (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Livestock (3 works) · Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology (3 works) · Agricultural economics (2 works) · Agricultural Innovations and Practices (2 works)