Free healthcare in Kenya: equity gains but persistent barriers
Removing user fees in Kenya’s public health facilities was meant to expand access and reduce inequality. But while usage of outpatient and maternal health| Globaldev Blog
Marine invertebrates support lives and livelihoods in coastal communities around the world. In addition to being a vital source of food, crabs, shrimp, and other creatures play an important role in various cultural traditions. This article presents evidence from Ghana, arguing for the development of sustainable community-based management systems to conserve these organisms and preserve The post Marine invertebrates and coastal communities: insights from Ghana appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
Removing user fees in Kenya’s public health facilities was meant to expand access and reduce inequality. But while usage of outpatient and maternal health| Globaldev Blog
Managing water supply is a key part of environmental policy in countries around the world. Ensuring farmers have access to functional irrigation systems is vital for both food security and agricultural productivity. Evidence from western Nepal highlights how modern and traditional irrigation governance systems can be blended to form a hybrid model. Embracing new systems The post Irrigation management in Nepal: blending traditional and modern institutions appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
Pollution is silently undermining educational outcomes for millions of children across India. From toxic air, to contaminated water, to relentless urban noise, new evidence shows how various forms of environmental pollution are eroding children’s ability to learn and thrive. This blog explores emerging research on these hidden costs and argues that pathways to tackling pollution The post The hidden cost of pollution on children’s education in India appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
This article was originally published in the LSE Impact blog. Measuring the extent of research funding from the Global North to the Global South is| Globaldev Blog
As the global climate continues to change and extreme weather events become increasingly common, it is vital that policymakers around the world use| Globaldev Blog
Uganda’s youthful population and rising mobile connectivity offer an unprecedented opportunity to transform service delivery and unlock inclusive growth| Globaldev Blog
Nigeria’s digital identity program is central to the country’s plans to build a robust digital economy and enable efficient public service delivery. While significant progress has been made, structural challenges remain. Without reforms that promote inclusive access and improve service delivery, the program could fall short of its goal to drive national development. Today, over The post What’s next for Nigeria’s digital ID program? appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
The price war in Nigeria’s fuel sector is harming consumers and weakening public trust in the government, despite offering some benefits to the wider economy. This article highlights the need for reforms prioritizing price stability and equity for Nigerians. Failing to address the imbalances caused by the price war could undermine the country’s efforts to The post Nigeria’s fuel price war: the challenge of achieving equitable reform appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
At GlobalDev we have spent half a year exploring how digitalization is revolutionizing services and connectivity around the world. This will also be the| Globaldev Blog
The strain on our water resources is reaching alarming levels: the gap between global water supply and demand could reach nearly 40% by 2030. Demographic| Globaldev Blog
