Drew Conroy Professor, TSAS, travels to Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
, 2014 In June and July, I spent 3 weeks in five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. These included Kenya, Rwanda, The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania and Namibia.
Conroy, Andrew B.
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Accounting for recent trends in the prevalence of diarrhoea in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) : results from consecutive cross-sectional surveys [PDF]
, 2012 Objectives: To analyse trends in diarrhoea prevalence by maternal education, access to clean water and improved sanitation, household wealth index; to identify the sources of variation and assess contribution of changes in socioeconomic characteristics ...
Emina Be-Ofuriyua, Jacques +1 more
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Brokering Localization: Country‐Based Pooled Funds in Humanitarian Assistance
Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article analyzes Country‐Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) to identify types of brokerage models and their effects on localization. CBPFs are intermediaries in the aid chain connecting donors to implementers such as the United Nations, international non‐governmental organizations (INGOs) and national NGOs (NNGOs). This paper analyzes four of the
Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre
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Periodontal status of hypertensive patients in hospital settings in Kinshasa
Orapuh JournalIntroduction Periodontal disease may contribute to the development or aggravation of high blood pressure (HBP). Conversely, hypertension increases susceptibility to periodontal deterioration.
Vanessa Nswele +10 more
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Comparing the Performance of Faith-Based and Government Schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]
This paper provides a comparative assessment of the market share, reach to the poor, and performance of faith-based and public schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo using data from the 2004-2005 "123" survey.
Backiny-Yetna, Prospere, Wodon, Quentin
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Mental health of victims of sexual violence in eastern Congo: associations with daily stressors, stigma, and labeling [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The conflict-ridden context of eastern Congo has set the scene for grueling human rights violations, with sexual violence as one of the 'weapons of war'.
Broekaert, Eric +3 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Overexploitation of wildlife is pervasive in many tropical regions, and in addition to being a significant conservation and sustainability concern, it has received global attention given discussions over the origins of zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Franklin T. Simo +8 more
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Orapuh JournalIntroduction Several studies in the literature have highlighted the impact of cognitive impairment and academic performance (AP) in students with sensorineural hearing loss in specialised schools for the deaf. However, few studies have been conducted
Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala +7 more
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Case Studies Enhancing Women's Dignity Project [PDF]
, 2012 For two years, between 2009 and 2011, TrustAfrica, with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has implemented a Millennium Development Goal 3 (MDG3) project entitled Enhancing Women's Dignity.
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Severe acute maternal morbidity and associated deaths in conflict and post-conflict settings in Africa [PDF]
, 2012 SETTING: Five hospitals in four conflict and post-conflict countries (Democratic Republic of Congo, Somaliland, Sierra Leone and Burundi). OBJECTIVES: To report among hospital deliveries: 1) the proportion of severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM), 2 ...
Hinderaker, S G +4 more
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