By Natalia Pastori Curbelo Education in Latin America was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the region having one of the most prolonged closings of schools on a global scale. The need to continue with students’ learning processes posed a critical challenge and led to a rapid shift within the traditional “in-person learning” education […]
by Yume Tamiya, Associate Researcher Since the onset of the pandemic, approximately 50 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa have been pushed into extreme poverty, a majority of whom comprise children [13]. There is a strong correlation between high poverty and high COVID-19 mortality [14]. Children in low-income communities in the region are especially at a […]
By Irene Nabwire Globally, there are about 150 million children with disabilities below the age of 14 (UNICEF, 2013). Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, education enrolment for children with disabilities was extremely low as compared to children without disabilities. Thus, 65 million disabled learners of primary and lower secondary school age in developing countries were already […]
By Christine Peta The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a United Nations-led day of recognition that takes place every year on 3 December. As we commemorate the day this year under the theme of “Leadership and Participation of Persons with Disabilities towards an Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable post-COVID-19 World, we take this opportunity to share the […]
Host: Racha Ammati Panelists: Kiya Gezahegne, Abiyot Negera 11 February 2021 Background The first five webinars of Includovate’s “Thought Series” have looked at different aspects of social inclusion. This sixth and last episode focused on a much more specific issue, which is the status of inclusion as it relates to gender equality and international development post-COVID-19. The […]
“Although COVID-19 presents multiple challenges to traditional methods of research, there are opportunities for research firms to provide unique insights into communities that need in-depth research the most.” –Managing Director, Includovate Research Centre plc, Ethiopia, Ms. Elsa Belay What are the challenges for research in a COVID-19 world? Out of country out of mind. Data collection […]
By Racha Zahira Ammati Rethinking the Discourse on Women and Climate Change References to women in the gender and climate change literature are conspicuous by the way they frame women’s relationship with the environment as either vulnerable or virtuous. This perspective pigeonholes women into two groups: those in the Global South, vulnerable to climate change’s effects; […]
By Priva and Sisay The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about numerous adjustments to social interactions the world over. Since February 2020, communities around the globe have withdrawn into social isolation and remote work, while scientists scramble for short-term and long-term interventions. Public health experts have advised simple measures that individuals can take, including the frequent washing and sanitizing […]
“Although COVID-19 presents multiple challenges to traditional methods of research, there are opportunities for research firms to provide unique insights into communities that need in-depth research the most.” -Managing Director, Includovate Research Centre plc, Ethiopia, Ms. Elsa Belay What are the challenges for research in a COVID-19 world? 1. Out of country out of mind. […]
This blog interviews Dr. Edward Bikketi, a full-time researcher at Includovate in response to COVID-19 in Kenya. Where Do You Live, and What Is the Government’s Response to COVID-19 in Kenya? I live in Nairobi, Kenya. The government response to the COVID-19 pandemic is serious as they have enforced a mandatory 7PM to 5AM lockdown in the whole […]
