Affiliation:
1. The Dschang School of Economics and Management University of Dschang Dschang Cameroon
2. CEREG, Faculty of Economics and Management University of Yaounde II Yaounde Cameroon
3. United Nations Economic commission for Africa Southern Region Office Lusaka Zambia
Abstract
AbstractThis study examines the effects of financial development on undernourishment with panel data from 40 African countries. We show that financial development in all its dimensions reduces undernourishment. In addition, financial development, financial institutions, the financial market, and financial market depth reduce child stunting. We also identify education, health expenditure, access to electricity, and control of corruption as the main transmission channels through which financial development reduces undernourishment. These results have important implications for the achievement of the “Zero Hunger” goal in Africa and for improving child nutrition.