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Headwinds and tailwinds in an uncertain world : shaping a research agenda to expand economic opportunity in a post-pandemic world
Get PDFPromoting inclusive development and managing the future of work are more interdependent today than ever before. The 21st century is witness to profound transformations that are reshaping the nature of human life on the planet—climate change, technological acceleration, and demographic transitions—with major consequences for labor markets and economies. With 85 percent of the world’s working-age population living in the Global South—a proportion that will only grow in the coming decades—the capacity of governments in these countries to navigate these changes, and to equip their populations to engage productively in labor markets, will play a key role in determining whether the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are realized. The future of work has become a central concern in policy discourse and public debate over the past decade, but the current conversation falls short of providing meaningful direction for the Global South
Revisiting the impact of cybersecurity, covid-19, and conflict nexus on women human rights defenders, activists and peacebuilders : case study from Syria and Yemen
Get PDFWomen Human Rights Defenders, Activists, and Peacebuilders (WHRDAPs) are systematically targeted in the MENA region. They face significant violations such as gender-based threats, targeting of family members, harmful anti-gender narratives, state and non-state actors’ hostility, stigmatization and ostracism, harassment, and great exposure to offline and online violence
Gender equality at African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) institutions
Get PDFThe overall aim of the study was to examine the efforts and highlight the successes of African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) universities in tackling systemic barriers to gender equality, with a particular focus on women faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-related fields and women in university leadership. Specific objectives were to identify and evaluate gender-related institutional policies and structures, to gather statistics on the number of women in senior leadership and management positions at individual ARUA institutions, and to document lessons learned and best practices, and to share these widely
Inspire Peach : AI-powered COVID-19 data project
No full textThe Inspire PEACH project has emerged as a transformative initiative to address the critical data challenges faced by African countries like Malawi during the COVID-19 pandemic. By utilising modern technology and data science, this project seeks to enhance data collection models and provide reliable information. During a two-day international dissemination workshop [26–27 June] in Blantyre, health sector experts emphasised the significance of the Inspire PEACH project for vulnerable economies and its potential as a solution for African countries
Annuaire 2022 : centres d’accueil et d’hebergement de femmes et jeunes filles victimes de violences basees sur le genre au Sénégal
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Coping mechanisms to income loss by girls and women during COVID-19 : evidence from selected informal settlements in Kenya
Get PDFThis study investigated the coping mechanisms that were adopted by girls and women to mitigate the impacts of income loss due to COVID-19 pandemic. Many households from the Kibra, Mathare, Obunga and Nyawita informal settlements lost employment and incomes during the pandemic leading to increased food insecurity. Girls and women bore a disproportionate share of the burden of employment and income loss and could not access basic necessities including food and house rent, suffered increased sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and experienced increase in conflicts within households. To mitigate the impacts of income loss, households reduced food intake or skipped meals, made use of social support systems, begged from well-wishers. Use of risky and negative coping mechanisms including early and forced marriage, as well as transactional sex increased among adolescent girls, and young and older women. The study recommends design and implementation of business and non-business development services to engage women entrepreneurs in more stable income generating activities for enhanced post COVID-19 recovery. Early response of the government and other institutions to cushion vulnerable households during crises can significantly avert negative coping mechanisms and mitigate rising and compounded vulnerabilities and inequalities faced by girls and women.OXFA
Guide pour une prise en charge centrée sur les droits et besoins des filles et femmes survivantes de violences sexistes
Get PDFBanking on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
No full textThe African continent is experiencing a remarkable transformation in various sectors, with healthcare being a critical area of focus. The COVID-19 pandemic was a watershed moment, compelling governments across the world to rethink public service provision, especially healthcare. In particular, the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in healthcare access is ushering in a new era of innovation, efficiency, and accessibility, revolutionizing healthcare services for the people of Africa and beyond
