This project proposes to carry out climate change adaptation pilot projects in communities in eight African countries, six of which are least developed countries.
Because of the prevalence and intensity of poverty, populations in sub-Saharan Africa are highly vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change, particularly those who depend on an environment that is already degraded.
Agrifood markets in developing and transition countries are undergoing rapid change.
Like most African countries, Zambia has undertaken a series of reforms to improve the quality and equity of its health services through greater involvement of community organizations, health workers and other actors in the health system.
The Zambian health care system has been negatively affected by globalization and faces severe resource constraints. The government has adopted a health reform that emphasizes public participation.