https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/ejbe/issue/feed 2025-10-01T19:15:02+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p><em>The Ethiopian Journal of Business and Economics</em> (EJBE) is a biannual peer-reviewed publication of the College of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa University. It seeks to encourage thinking among academics, practitioners and policy makers in the fields of Accounting and Finance, Economics, Business Management, and Public Administration and Development Management. Equally important, its main mission is to stimulate research-based and inter- and multi-disciplinary debate on the issues involving the four fields particularly as these pertain to the Ethiopian setting and development challenges. EJBE publishes research reports, book reviews, and Master’s thesis and PhD dissertation (abridged versions or chapters). Academic articles and other publishable works from related disciplines are also welcome. EJBE is an authoritative and refereed journal.</p> https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/ejbe/article/view/12695 2025-10-01T12:51:48+00:00 Kidist Jiffar kidist.jiffar@aau.edu.et Demissew Diro ejarad@gmail.com Habtamu Berhanu habtamu.berhanu@aau.edu.et

<p><em>This study measures the foreign banks’ entry restriction effect on bank efficiency and stability in commercial banks from sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries and compared Ethiopia with other SSA countries based on their foreign banks’ entry restrictiveness. Bank financial stability was measured by z-score and bank efficiency proxies using the cost-to-income ratio (CIR). Country-based banking aggregate z–score and CIR were used to measure banking sector financial stability and efficiency, respectively. Some selected SSA countries are used as a sample over the period 2000-2021 and a panel data regression techniques random effect IV model and Hausman and Taylor model are used for measuring bank efficiency and stability, respectively. The empirical findings show a significant negative relationship between restricted financial regulation and bank efficiency, while restricted financial regulation has a significant positive effect on bank stability. Finally, the result inclined toward the theory of liberalization. Through liberalizing foreign bank entry, banks can boost the efficiency of the banking sector.</em></p>

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<p><em>The agricultural sector is vital to Tanzania’s economy, contributing ~30% to GDP and employing over 65% of the workforce. With a growing youth population, youth groups hold significant potential to drive sustainable economic development through innovative agricultural practices. However, challenges like limited market access persist despite government efforts to promote youth engagement in economic development initiatives. This study examines the factors influencing the selection of agricultural market outlets by youth groups, including wholesalers, assemblers, and direct consumers, in Mwanza City and Ukerewe District. Data from 93 youth groups were collected using a cross-sectional design with stratified random sampling. Multinomial logistic regression, guided by Random Utility Theory, was used to analyse outlet selection. Findings show that higher education levels among group leaders reduce the likelihood of selling to assemblers, as do specific product categories. Improved infrastructure and better market access increase the probability of engaging with assemblers, while unfavourable market arrangements deter it. Inadequate infrastructure also lowers the likelihood of selling directly to consumers. The study recommends enhancing education and training, emphasizing gender inclusivity in leadership, improving market infrastructure, formalizing market arrangements, and promoting product diversification and value-added activities. These measures can empower youth groups to overcome barriers and contribute to sustainable economic growth in Tanzania’s agricultural sector.</em></p>

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