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StoryNo relevant topicsA study funded through Cultivate Africa’s Future (CultiAF) shows how some young farmers weathered the pandemic in Kenya.
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StoryEnvironmentReaching for a resilient future: IDRC at COP26IDRC is among the agencies proudly representing Canada at COP26, October 31 – November 12 in Glasgow.
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ProjectNo relevant topicsPreventive legal empowerment: early alert and action to strengthen rights in the context of land-based investmentsFor the past decade, foreign investments in land and agriculture (for mining, logging, infrastructure, agro-industries, and conservation purposes) have increased around the world, with Africa being a continent of particular focus.
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ProjectNo relevant topicsAdvancing gender inclusion in the natural sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Haiti and CubaThis project is part of a cohort of seven projects, selected through a competitive call for proposals as part of the Gender in STEM Research Initiative (GIST).
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ProjectNo relevant topicsSupporting low-carbon transition and gender equity in the GlobalClimate change continues to affect the world in increasingly catastrophic ways, as demonstrated in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report of August 2021.
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ProjectNo relevant topicsClosing the justice gap - critiquing legal-empowerment approaches to address police abuse in MalawiThe use of arbitrary arrests targeting vulnerable and poor communities constitutes a violation of human rights.
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ProjectNo relevant topicsExpanding global capacity in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS): hosting the Centre of Excellence in CRVS Systems at UNFPACivil registration (of such events as births, deaths, and marriages) provides legal identity to individuals, enabling them to fulfill their rights and obligations, and access a whole array of benefits.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsPolicy intersections : strengthening bottom-up accountability amidst land rush in Mali and Nigeria
The challenges of having to deal with multiple sectors, institutions (customary and statutory law) and actors are daunting.
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StoryEconomics Social PolicyRecovery begins at home with decent employment for home-based workersSouth Asian research finds social enterprises can loop homeworkers into ethical global supply chains.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsStrengthening gender and inclusivity in the national system of science, technology, and innovation (STI) : Namibia country profile
Strengthening Gender and Inclusivity in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) highlights the contextual factors driving disparities in STI in Namibia.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsSummary of the rapid review of representations of and actions on gender & inclusivity (G&I) in the Science Granting Council Initiative : phase one project document
The purpose of this rapid review is to identify gender and inclusivity strategies, frameworks and initiatives undertaken by the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) during the first phase of
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsStrengthening gender and inclusivity in the national system of science, technology, and innovation (STI) : Malawi country profile
Gender inequality in Malawi is associated with deep-rooted inequitable laws, norms, and practices, hampering women and girls' access to opportunities, resources, and power.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsStrengthening gender and inclusivity in the national system of science, technology, and innovation (STI) : Botswana country profile
Strengthening Gender and Inclusivity in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) highlights factors driving gender and inclusivity disparities in Botswana, along with options and strategies for add
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsEstimated effects of the implementation of the Mexican warning labels regulation on the use of health and nutrition claims on packaged foods
The study findings show that new regulation would prevent 39.4% of products from displaying health and nutrition claims; the largest reduction is observed for ultra-processed foods.
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NewsNo relevant topicsIDRC at the Canadian Science Policy Conference 2021IDRC is a proud partner of the 13th Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC). This year, the conference will be held virtually from November 22 to 26, 2021.Date
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsGender and health social enterprises in Africa : a research agenda
The rapid evidence assessment (REA) methodology was used to identify research questions at the intersection of the fields of gender equality, social enterprises and community health workers (CHW).
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsMixed methods systematic review of success factors of mhealth and telehealth for maternal health in Sub-Saharan Africa
Various factors contribute to the success of mhealth and telehealth implementation and use, and must be considered before technologies move beyond the pilot project stage.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsExperiences of a multiple intervention trial to increase maternity care access in rural Tanzania : focus group findings with women, nurses and community health workers
Multiple intervention strategies help women access maternity care services in rural locations and need to be designed within the local context.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsResponding to the challenge of adolescent perinatal depression (RAPiD) : protocol for a cluster randomized hybrid trial of psychosocial intervention in primary maternal care
The project, “Responding to the challenge of adolescent perinatal depression (RAPiD)” is designed to address the need for interventions, as well as demonstrate effectiveness of interventions, for d
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PublicationsNo relevant topics“Please Do Not Forget Us” - views of women, nurses, and traditional birth attendants on community distribution of medications to prevent postpartum hemorrhage and sepsis : a qualitative pilot study in rural Tanzania
There is strong support from rural women, dispensary nurses and traditional birth attendants for a community distribution program of medications to prevent postpartum hemorrhage and sepsis.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsHow do community health actors explain their roles? : exploring the roles of community health actors in promoting maternal health services in rural Ethiopia
Participants in this study described different roles and responsibilities of individuals and groups in promoting maternal/child health, as well as the perceived roles of family members/husband.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsPromoting equity in maternal, newborn and child health - how does gender factor in? : perceptions of public servants in the Ethiopian health sector
This article explores how government stakeholders understand gender issues in the promotion of maternal, newborn and child health equity in Ethiopia.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsStrategies to overcome gender-based constraints impacting community health worker performance
Research shows that when community health worker (CHW) programs are managed and supported adequately, they can reduce maternal and child mortality (MCH) when compared to facility-based services alo
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsStrengthening QI activities at district level
This report summarizes the discussion held with the District teams in Ifakara (Tanzania) on their understanding about the Quality Improvement (QI) process and how better they can strengthen QI acti
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsCDKN project at a glance
The aim is to strengthen horizontal relationships among government departments at sub-national level, support the mainstreaming of gender and climate change into national rural development strategi
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