The University of Cape Town (UCT), like many other African universities, is grappling with how to respond to the need for more locally relevant curricula. Some of the curriculum is dated and lacking in modern pedagogical practices.
Throughout the developing world, young men and women are facing high unemployment coupled with strong feelings of dissatisfaction with the quality of life in contexts of weak governance and institutions, increased political instability, and growin
This project supports the project cohort “Understanding and overcoming youth exposure to violence, exclusion, and injustice in Africa”.
Throughout the developing world, young men and women are facing high unemployment coupled with strong feelings of dissatisfaction with quality of life in contexts of weak governance and institutions, increased political instability and growing sta
Tobacco is a significant contributor to the rising global burden of non-communicable diseases.
This project is funded through the Economics of Tobacco Control Research Initiative. This is an IDRC and Cancer Research UK co-funding partnership launched in October 2017.
Tobacco is a significant contributor to the rising global burden of non-communicable diseases.
Tobacco remains a leading cause of death and ill-health globally, including in low and middle-income countries. Extensive empirical research confirms that higher excise taxes reduce tobacco use and discourage non-smokers from initiating smoking.
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the implementation of which is a specific target (3.a) of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, recognises that raising taxes is the most cost effective tobacco control measure.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Four out of five premature deaths due to NCDs are in a low and middle income country (LMIC). The evidence shows that prevention of NCDs is cost effective.