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This study presents the first long-term impact evaluation of a REDD+ initiative in Guinea-Bissau, analyzing the Community-Based Avoided Deforestation Project's impact on ecosystems and local communities. Using satellite imagery and qualitative interviews, this study examines changes in forest, mangrove, cropland coverage, as well as population dynamics between 2000-2020. While conservation measures prove to be partially effective, communities face persistent infrastructure gaps and resource constraints, highlighting implementation challenges in financially constrained settings.

Corruption in Guinea-Bissau is a widespread problem. Policy efforts focus on tackling both petty and grand corruption in the country. However, there is little evidence on which policies are more effective under highly resource-constrained settings. This study explores how corruption, and specifically the perception of corruption, influences people's beliefs about the future and their views on domestic economic development. The findings highlight grand corruption as the main driver behind pessimistic beliefs on country's outlook.