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The politics of what works in tackling chronic poverty
Chronic Poverty Research Centre, UK, 2007This policy brief looks at the role that politics plays in shaping efforts towards poverty reduction.OrganisationResearch ICT Africa Network
The Research ICT Africa Network conducts research on ICT policy and regulation that facilitates evidence-based and informed policy making for improved access, use and application of ICT for social devDocumentField-based models of primary teacher training: case studies of student support systems from Sub-Saharan Africa
Department for International Development, UK, 2006Field-based training is seen as a low-cost means to achieve meet the increased demand for primary teachers in Africa but, this paper warns, will prove ineffective without the serious investment and planning for local-level support and assessment for student teachers.DocumentThe link between primary education and democracy in Africa
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007It is argued that democratically elected governments may have a greater incentive than authoritarian regimes to provide their citizens with primary schooling. It is also argued that democracy may be reinforced by primary education encouraging democratic attitudes. Is there evidence of any truth in these statements in African countries?DocumentDeveloping flexible models for primary teacher training in Africa
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007In Africa, at least 20 countries are at risk of failing to meet the Education for All target. If reasonable student to teacher ratios are to be put in place, increasing the number and quality of teachers in primary education is essential. As the trend in training shifts away from traditional institutions, a more flexible approach is emerging in Africa.Documentid21 viewpoint - AUVEC: using the virtual world to achieve real world gains in livestock care
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006The importance of livestock to poor people is as obvious as the humps on a camel. However, the diseases that affect animals and their keepers do not get the attention they need.DocumentIs cash the best way to assist poor and vulnerable people?
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006In the face of chronic poverty, food insecurity and increasing HIV and AIDS in eastern and southern Africa, there is growing recognition of the importance of cash transfers for reaching vulnerable children and households. A variety of cash transfer schemes are being piloted. Should they be scaled-up?DocumentA free for all? Removing health user fees in Africa
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006Charging patients for basic health care hits the poorest members of society the hardest. Many fall into debt or simply do not seek care from public health services. The Commission for Africa has called for basic health care to be free for everyone. How would this impact on already under resourced health services?DocumentAid does raise economic growth in Africa – indirectly
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006Despite receiving large amounts of aid, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a poor economic growth record. This has led some observers to conclude that aid to Africa has been ineffective. But this is not the case. Aid has contributed to growth in Africa, mainly by financing investment, which in turn contributes to growth.DocumentRemoving user fees for primary care in Africa: the need for careful action
British Medical Journal, 2005This paper, published in the British Medical Journal, argues that African countries should move away from user fees for health, and outlines what actions should accompany their removal, drawing on experiences from South Africa, Zambia and Uganda.Pages