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Sustainable and Resilient Supply Networks: Digitalisation, Regulation and Climate Vulnerability in a Global Context

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The growing frequency of global crises has intensified concerns regarding climate vulnerability and the resilience of global production systems. This study examines the heterogeneous effects of supply chain development and supply chain digitalisation on climate vulnerability across countries, while accounting for institutional and investment ...
Ziwei Li, Zhi Zhan, Kingsley Imandojemu, Romanus Osabohien, Damilola Felix Eluyela   +4 more
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Rwanda

IMF Staff Country Reports, 2016
This paper discusses the economic performance of Rwanda. Despite an unfolding external shock, growth in Rwanda remained strong in 2015. Real GDP grew by an estimated 6.9 percent in 2015, buoyed by strong construction and services activity, and leading indicators suggest continued robust growth in the first quarter of 2016.
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Drivers of Sustainability Transitions in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Why One Size Does Not Fit All

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite growing emphasis on sustainability transitions in developing economies, evidence remains limited on how environmental, social and governance (ESG) conditions shape sustainability outcomes in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This study examines the environmental, social and governance drivers of sustainability transition performance across 39 ...
Emmanuel Kwaku Manu, Bismark Asante, Gabriel Eweje   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using eLearning to improve and retain the knowledge of community health workers in maternal and neonatal health in Rwanda: A cohort study

Public Health Challenges
Background In Rwanda, community health workers (CHWs) serve a crucial function in providing community‐based maternal and neonatal health (CBMNH) services.
Yves Sangwa, Victor Ndaruhutse, Samson Radeny, Dieudonne Ndatimana, François Niragire, Erigene Rutayisire, Beatrice Mukamana, Josee Uwamariya, Clovis Kabanda, Angelique Nyirafaranga, Marie Chantal Uzayisenga, Chris Adrien Kanakuze, Jean Claude Gasamagera, Jacqueline Umunyana, Christian Mazimpaka   +14 more
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Using digital tools and antigen rapid testing to support household-level SARS-CoV-2 detection by community health workers in Rwanda: an operational pilot study

BMJ Open
Objective To evaluate the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) alongside a digital tool to deliver household-level COVID-19 testing by community health workers (CHWs), in line with Rwanda’s ambition to decentralise COVID-19 testing ...
Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Rigveda Kadam, Muhammed Semakula, Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Jean-Paul Rwabihama, Beatrice Mukamana, Robert Rutayisire, Noella Bigirimana, Jean-Baptiste Mazarati, Gilbert Rukundo, Jean-Claude S Ngabonziza, Hassan Mugabo, Josue Mutabazi, Olukunle Akinwusi, Khairunisa Suleiman, Paula Akugizibwe   +15 more
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African Twist of Circular Economy: Insights, Policies and Recommendations

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT While the circular economy (CE) has gained traction, this paper argues that mainstream CE approaches risk being misaligned in the African context. Drawing on a mixed‐methods synthesis of empirical studies, policy documents and cross‐country examples, the study shows that Africa's CE transition is fragmented and uneven, leaving the continent at
Michael Odei Erdiaw‐Kwasie, Matthew Abunyewah, Amila Kasun Sampath Udage Kankanamge, Patrick Arhin, Kerstin Zander   +4 more
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actors associated with COVID-19 infection in southern province Rwanda, June 2020-January 2021

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Introduction: Rwanda has strengthened and decentralized COVID-19 response activities to control its spread and protect its citizens. Surveillance activities through laboratory investigations are carried out across the country.
Noella Benemariya, Frederic Ntirenganya, Edouard Ruseesa, Emmanuel Ntawuyirusha, Jared Omolo, Edson Rwagasore   +5 more
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A White Paper on Advancing Long‐Acting Therapeutics for Maternal and Pediatric Health by Bridging Gaps in Clinical Research, Access and Regulation

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
As use cases for long‐acting therapeutics expand across clinical indications, there is a critical need to ensure the inclusion of women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children—populations with a historical gap in the availability of interventions already approved for use in adults.
Moherndran Archary, Robert Bies, Osei Boateng, Rachel Daley, Pierre Gashema, Mili Karina, Emily Njuguna, Sharon Nachman, Nathaniel Nkrumah, Carolyne Odula, Andrew Owen, Ethel D. Weld, Prajith Venkatasubramanian, Adeniyi Olagunju, on behalf of the Community of Practice for Long‐acting Therapeutics for Maternal and Paediatric Health, Rana Abutaima, Dorothy Akongo, Abdulnaser Alsharaa, Moherndran Archary, Shakir Atoyebi, Benoit Bestgen, Robert Bies, Osei Boateng, Andrew Butler, Edmund Capparelli, Rachel Daley, Layla Davies, Joelle Dountio, Henry Enzama, Pierre Gashema, Katila George, Dan Hawcutt, Rene Holm, Patrick Gad Iradukunda, Elodie Jambert, Mili Karina, Linda Lewis, Grace Miheso, Sebastien Morin, Andrew Morrison, Sharon Nachman, Shadia Nakalema, Emily Njunga, Nathaniel Nkrumah, Carolyne Odula‐Obonyo, Brenda Okware, Adeniyi Olagunju, Andrew Owen, Martina Penazzato, Natella Rakhmanina, Mphako Brighton Ratlabyana, Rachel Scott, Kimberly Struble, Andre‐Marie Tchouatieu, Catherine Unsworth, Prajith Venkatasubramanian, Catriona Waitt, Ethel Weld, Janine Winterbottom, Leena Zino   +59 more
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Assessing the threat: risk assessment of non-native plant pests likely to threaten livelihoods if introduced in Rwanda

Frontiers in Agronomy
The lack of information on potential invasions by alien species is a major contributor to the prevalence of invasions in sub-Saharan Africa. A rapid risk assessment was conducted to prioritise high-risk species not yet reported in Rwanda that could be ...
Joseph Mulema, Bellancile Uzayisenga, Leon Hakizamungu, Bancy Waweru, Peruth Murekeyimana, Ernest Bahunde, Marie Mutumwinka, Priscile Ingabire, Claudine Berababyeyi, Philip Nzaire, Teddy Mutoni, Safari Alexis Masereri, Jean Claude Harerimana, Thomas Habanabakize, Edmond Gasumba, Lambert Rurangwa, Alphonsine Nambazimana, Beatha Mukeshimana, Denyse Mukamana, Vincent de Paul Bigirimana, Violet Ocheing, Olive Tuyishime, Athanase Hategekimana, Ange Nadine Umugwaneza, Savio Hakirumurame, MaryLucy Oronje, Daniel Karanja, Morris Akiri, Edward Onkendi, Willis Ochillo, Florence Uwamahoro, Antoinette Mbabazi, Ivan Rwomushana, Ildephonse Niragire, Patrick Hagumimana   +34 more
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Governance Drivers of Fossil Fuel Divestment: Evidence From Global Banks

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses increasing transition risks for the banking sector, as financial institutions remain exposed to fossil fuel activities despite growing sustainability commitments. This study examines whether corporate governance influences banks' decisions to adopt fossil fuel divestment policies.
Rosella Carè, Massimiliano Cerciello, Nathalie Lévy, Simone Taddeo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source