HiCN Working Papers Series
First and Second Generation Impacts of the Biafran War
Richard Akresh, Marinella Leone, Sonia Bhalotra Una Osili
We analyze long-term impacts of the 1967-1970 Nigerian Civil War, providing the first evidence of intergenerational impacts. Women exposed to the war in their growing […]
War and Stature: Growing Up During the Nigerian Civil War
Richard Akresh, Marinella Leone, Sonia Bhalotra Una Osili
The Nigerian civil war of 1967-70 was precipitated by secession of the Igbo- dominated south-eastern region to create the state of Biafra. It was the […]
Short- and Long-Term Impact of Violence on Education: The Case of Timor Leste
Patricia Justino, Marinella Leone, Paola Salardi,
This paper analyzes the impact of the wave of violence that occurred in Timor Leste in 1999 on education outcomes. We examine the short-term impact […]