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Preparing Haitian youth for digital jobs
Haiti is currently the poorest country in the western hemisphere, with 80% of the population living under the poverty line and 54% living in abject poverty.
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Supporting the production of quality livestock vaccines for enterotoxaemia, pasteurella and Rift Valley fever in Kenya
It is estimated that Kenya has 18.2 million cattle, 16.3 million sheep, and 24.6 million goats. The majority of these animals (80%) are held by smallholder farmers who depend on livestock for their livelihoods.
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Strengthening partnerships among Africa’s science granting councils and with the private sector
Science granting councils are central to funding and catalyzing research and innovation. A recent scoping study supported by IDRC underscored the important role of these councils in national science systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Active youth in the peace building process in Colombia
After more than half a century of conflict, the signature of a definitive ceasefire agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) signals a historic movement towards peace.
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Measuring the supply, use, and impact of open data
Open data—data accessed online for anyone to use and reuse—can improve the lives of people in the developing world.
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Harnessing the sharing economy in developing countries
Digital marketplace platforms like AirBnB and Uber, sometimes referred to as the sharing economy, have become an essential part of the digital economy in recent years.
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Strengthening labour market participation and economic opportunities for women in Paraguay
The increase in women’s participation in labour markets is one of the most prominent socioeconomic changes in Latin America in recent years. It has had positive effects on women and society through poverty reduction, inequality, and growth.
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Tackling online inequality: Making digital platforms work for inclusive development
As they become an essential part of the digital experience, online platforms such as Facebook, Amazon, Uber, AirBnB, and Twitter are having a direct bearing on social inclusion and opportunity in many spheres of life for people around the world.
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Understanding digital access and use in the Global South
As it increasingly becomes the “infrastructure underlying all infrastructures” and drives economic and social development, access to the Internet has become a priority for developing countries.
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Development of a ten-year pulse research strategy
Globally, pulses—legumes such as peas, beans, or lentils—are essential to achieving resilient agricultural systems and healthy diets.