Lessons for Africa’s Research in the face of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both opportunities and challenges to Africa’s research landscape. During this time, the role of Africa’s research systems (researchers, information, institutions) in contributing to COVID-19…

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Disaster Risk management in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

The Sendai Framework and the Africa’s Agenda 2063 identify disasters as major threats to the sustainability of development gains and progress. Despite this knowledge, the continent has largely attended…

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‘Last Mile’ Initiatives: Building Community Networks to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa

Response to COVID-19 is a collective responsibility requiring actions from the state, non-state actors and citizens. Networks of civil society, private sector and community groups have played…

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The role of subnational governments in promoting people-centred COVID-19 response – highlights for Africa

The impacts of COVID-19 are on the rise as world leaders continue calling for behavioural change amongst citizens and local authorities. In Africa, the push to adopt…

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How is COVID-19 shaping Africa’s knowledge systems?

The COVID-19 situation is unprecedented and is reshaping various aspects of the society. Knowledge systems i.e. how we produce, disseminate and use knowledge is critical for the…

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