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✌️NEW PUBLICATION ALERT!!✌️ **Link in Comment** I am excited to announce the publication of my first book, 𝘾𝙊𝙑𝙄𝘿-19 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙝, by Taylor & Francis earlier this month. I contributed to two chapters: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥-𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘈𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵, and 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘴. The book examines the socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable communities in Bangladesh, their coping strategies, and the implications for the country’s development. It offers valuable insights for policymakers and scholars focused on health and society in Asia and the Global South. #COVID19 #Labourmarket #PandemicRecovery #PolicyResearch #DevelopmentGoals #DisadvantagedHouseholds #Bangladesh

अनुसन्धान लेख प्रकाशित: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: I'm happy to share about the publication of my latest research article, '𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀,' in the Interdisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Sciences. This study has researched on how young passionate voices are becoming catalysts for change in Nepal’s political landscape. It’s an in-depth look at the rise of youth activism and its impact on shaping Nepal's future. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Acharya, A. (2024). Influence of Youth Engagement on Nepal's Political Evolution: An Analysis of Emerging Youth-Led Movements. 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴, 5(2), 1-13. DOI: https://lnkd.in/gvNdP-Kh https://lnkd.in/g8yQdjTX #YouthMovements #NepalPolitics #LeadershipInAction #ResearchForChange"

Discover the transformative insights gleaned from Frontieri's policy brief, analyzing Ethiopia's National Learning Outcome (NLA) data from February 2022. Insights from the Policy Brief 1. Our analysis reveals staggering disparities in student achievement levels across grades and subjects. Did you know that over 50% of students scored below 50 points (out of 100) in key subjects like Mathematics and English? Dive into the data to uncover the reasons behind these disparities. 2. Explore the eye-opening variations in educational outcomes among different demographic groups and regions. Shockingly, regions like Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, and Afar are reported to have the lowest performance levels. Discover how factors like gender, geographic location, and school type impact students' academic success. 3. Uncover the shortcomings of NEAEA's data reporting methods and statistical analysis techniques. Our research highlights the need for improved data collection and analysis methodologies to provide more accurate and reliable insights into student performance. Ready to dive into the full policy brief and learn more about these fascinating findings? Drop a comment below and we'll send you the complete report, packed with compelling statistics. Let's work together to empower Ethiopia's education system and drive positive change! www.frontieri.com #EducationAnalysis #EthiopianEducation #LearningOutcomes #PolicyInsights #FrontieriResearch #ethiopia #ethiopian #policy #leadership #education

My research, published in the #Emerald #International #Journal of ##Development ##Issues(IJDI), challenges the myth that natural resource wealth is a guaranteed path to reduced inequality. Ethiopia's experience reveals a more complex reality. While natural resource rents can initially worsen inequality, strategic investments in manufacturing and well-targeted social spending can significantly mitigate these negative effects. To achieve sustainable development and social equity, Ethiopia must prioritize prudent resource management and inclusive industrialization. #Ethiopia #naturalresources #inequality #manufacturing #development #economics #ARDLmodel #Kuznetscurve #socialspending #inclusivedgrowth. https://lnkd.in/e2yrUyPF

From Research to Action: How Community Researchers in Nairobi Drive Social Change Every year, billions are lost to ineffective research in low-income areas. In Nairobi, with over 100 informal settlements, many research projects don’t lead to real change. However, a new approach is making a difference: collaboration with community researchers. At the Nairobi Urban Hub, local researchers from Nairobi, Kenya, and experts from Erasmus University Rotterdam are working with community researchers, and residents from the informal settlements, to promote social transformation. Community researchers bridge the gap between academic research and real-world challenges. They use inclusive methods—dialogues, workshops, and storytelling—to ensure the research addresses the actual needs of residents. This partnership empowers communities, driving local action and policy change. The knowledge stays in the community, ensuring a lasting impact. 👉 Read the full article and watch the extended version of this video here: https://bit.ly/47KphFT #CommunityResearch #UrbanResilience #SocialChange #NairobiUrbanHub #Kenya #FrugalInnovation #UrbanDevelopment Bosibori B. Alice Menya Beatrice Hati Gitundu Jan Fransen Erwin van Tuijl Elsie Khakasa Onsongo International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam Health Innovation School International Centre for Frugal Innovation Ghetto Foundation Inc @Mustard Seed CBO @Dandora Transformation League

Low- and middle-income countries (#LMICs), including those in Africa, face barriers in shaping #research agendas on a myriad of critical issues – but there are some strategies that can help overcome these, reports Eve Ruwoko on the Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (New York, 10-27 September). Research #funding has been noted to be more concentrated in high-income countries, while the lack of infrastructure such as laboratories and lower salaries constrained the involvement of LMIC professionals. This has resulted in the significant under-representation of their work, ideas and creativity globally. To overcome the challenges, the panellists emphasised the need to prioritise the involvement of LMICs in decision-making, support research agendas tailored to local needs, drive inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, and foster critical thinking, leadership development and advocacy in academia. 🔎🔬🌾🏗️🌱Read the full story in UWN: https://lnkd.in/dDdkamC7 #health #education #climatechange #research #digitalinfrastructure #SDGs #partnership #collaboration Fiona Makoni University of Zimbabwe Makerere University College of Health Sciences Network of African Science Academies african mental health research initiative amari

Zero hunger is one of the United Nations' 2030 Goals for Sustainable Development. But in a world of conflict, pandemics, and rampant inequality, how can these goals be realistically and sustainably achieved? Yesterday, I submitted my bachelor's thesis titled "Determinants of Childhood Malnutrition in Rwanda: A Distributional Regression Approach" at Bielefeld University. In it, I'm performing a GAMLSS-based statistical analysis to determine and quantify the causes of growth retardation among children aged 0 to 59 months in Rwanda. This sub-Saharan African nation has seen exceptional economic growth over the last 20 years and is striving to position itself as the next major international business hub. But with the country's literal future at stake, can these ambitions be achieved? I spent about four months working on my thesis, and I'm pretty proud of it, so I thought I might share it here for anyone who's interested in it. Fingers crossed that my supervising professors like it as much as I do 🤞. Special thanks go to The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program for kindly supplying me with a huge dataset from their 2020-21 survey conducted in Rwanda!

Check out the latest article on EHMEA.org: Writing history backwards or sideways: towards a consensus on African population, c. 1850–2010 https://lnkd.in/d3KThr-y

Thanks to my respected research guide, Prof. S.P Singh, our paper titled "The whole-of-government approach to public policy integration from the Ethiopian experience..." has been published. https://lnkd.in/gPn6GVeT

📄 New Research: Do Social Protection Programs Reduce Conflict Risk? Evidence from a Large-Scale Safety Net Program in Rural Ethiopia ✨We are excited to share the latest paper, "Do Social Protection Programs Reduce Conflict Risk? Evidence from a Large-Scale Safety Net Program in Rural Ethiopia," authored by Kalle Hirvonen, Elia Machado, and our DA associate Andrew M. Simons. Prepared for presentation at the 2024 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, on July, 2024, this study evaluates the impact of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP), one of the largest public works programs globally, on conflict risk. 📚Using difference-in-differences methods and linking administrative and geocoded conflict data, the research examines the effects of the PSNP on violent events, demonstrations, and conflict-related fatalities. The findings reveal that while the PSNP did not significantly affect the risk of violent events, it did reduce the occurrence of demonstrations and fatalities, particularly during the 2014-18 period marked by widespread protests in Amhara and Oromia. 🌟 Our associate Dr Andrew Simons is an applied microeconomist focused on policy-relevant research for developing countries. His work addresses barriers to adopting health and welfare technologies, evaluates scalable social protection programs, and explores sustainability issues. Using econometric methods and micro-level data from field experiments and geospatial sources, Dr. Simons combines his academic expertise with practical experience from seven years in senior NGO management roles in Ethiopia and Honduras. He earned his PhD in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a Master of Public Administration in International Development from Harvard University. Currently, he serves as an associate professor at Fordham University and an adjunct associate professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. His research has been published in notable journals, including the Journal of Development Economics and Nature Food. 🔗To read the paper, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dXXZB_i5 🔗To learn more about Dr Andrew Simons, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dW8pfwhE #SocialProtection #ConflictRisk #Ethiopia #PublicPolicy #SafetyNetPrograms Photo Credit: Sylwia Pecio / World Bank