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'It's not all about the land': land disputes and conflict in the eastern Congo [PDF]

, 2016
Key points • Current interventions in land conflicts are focused on conflict management rather than conflict resolution. • Land conflicts are part of a wider governance problem and need political rather than technical approaches.
Mathys, Gillian, Vlassenroot, Koen
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Perception of tomato sellers regarding post-harvest losses, preservation methods and hygiene practices in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cogent Food & Agriculture
The tomato sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces significant post-harvest losses and poor market hygiene. This study, conducted in Bukavu with 360 tomato sellers, assessed perceptions of post-harvest losses, preservation methods, and ...
Dominique Aganze Mulume, Janvier Mugisho Zirhumana, Justine Lwaboshi Asifiwe, Honoré Irenge Mitima, Jean-Roger Byumanine Ntabaza, Sage Weremubi Mwisha, Orthence Kanyere Kazige, Patrick Mafikiri Bakwanamaha, Joyce Eka Nshombo, Arsene Mushagalusa Balasha, Serge Shakanye Ndjadi, Caroline Imani Sibomana   +11 more
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Comprendre la dynamique de la vulnérabilité à l’insécurité alimentaire au Sud-Kivu

VertigO, 2013
This chapter shows that the majority of rural households in the South-Kivu live in chronic food insecurity. This situation is bound to key factor as well as, poor physical and environmental conditions, inaccessibility to agricultural funding, lack of ...
Célestin Bucekuderhwa, Sylvain Mapatano
doaj   +1 more source

Women's Political Participation and Economic Empowerment in Post-conflict Countries: Lessons From the Great Lakes Region in Africa [PDF]

, 2012
This report represents a synthesis of the key findings and recommendations of a regional research project on women's political participation and economic empowerment in countries emerging from conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Ndeye Sow
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Utilizing scientometric analysis to evaluate indicators of quality research at the institutional level: A case study of UEA, a young Central African university

Social Sciences and Humanities Open
The recognition and reputation of scientists and academic institutions are well-established in the field of scientometrics. However, these aspects face criticism in regions with limited information access and considered underdeveloped.
N.G. Mushagalusa, B.G. Chuma, M.J. Mondo, B.R. Ayagirwe, S.S. Ndjadi, K. Karume, F.M. Ngongo   +6 more
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Micronutrient intake and prevalence of micronutrient inadequacy among women (15-49 y) and children (6-59 mo) in South Kivu and Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

PLoS ONE, 2020
Iron biofortified beans and carotenoid enriched cassava are proposed as a solution to combat iron and vitamin A deficiencies, respectively, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Najma A Moumin, Moira Donahue Angel, Crystal D Karakochuk, Kristina D Michaux, Mourad Moursi, Kossiwavi Améwono Ayassou Sawadogo, Jennifer Foley, Meaghan D Hawes, Kyly C Whitfield, Pierrot L Tugirimana, Esto Bahizire, Pierre Z Akilimali, Erick Boy, Thomas R Sullivan, Tim J Green   +14 more
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Geographical Distribution and Socio‐Economic Importance of Raphia ruwenzorica From South‐West of Burundi

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
ABSTRACT The genus Raphia is among the commonly used and socio‐economically important plants in Africa. While Raphia ruwenzorica species is known to occur in Burundi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda, its geographical distribution and socioeconomic importance are poorly documented in Burundi. This study maps R.
Jacques Nkengurutse, John Maina Nyongesa, Eric Nimubona, Gaëlle Ndayizeye, Anatole Bukuru, Rosette Irampagarikiye, Marie Violette Niyonsaba, Longin Ndayikeza, Kamaguru Bienvenu Imani, Jérémie Ngezahayo, Yuelin Li   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genomic characterization and population structure of indigenous cavies from the Democratic Republic of Congo: Implications for breeding and conservation

Veterinary and Animal Science
Domesticated guinea pigs (cavies) are crucial in mixed crop-livestock farming systems in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), providing meat, income, and organic fertilizer.
Rodrigue Ayagirwe, Martina Kyallo, Felix Meutchieye, Yacouba Manjeli, Valence Bwana Mutwedu, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Patrick Baenyi, Shukuru Wasso, Patrick Bisimwa, Nasser Yao   +9 more
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Maternal Psychological Distress and Perceived Impact on Child Feeding Practices in South Kivu, DR Congo [PDF]

Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 2017
Background: Maternal mental health problems are associated with poor child growth and suboptimal child feeding practices, yet little qualitative research has been conducted to understand mothers’ perceptions about how maternal mental ill health and child nutrition are related. Objective: The objective of the study was to understand maternal perceptions
Jillian A, Emerson, Wietse, Tol, Laura E, Caulfield, Shannon, Doocy   +3 more
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Characterization of Crustal Deformation During the May 2021 Nyiragongo Eruption Using InSAR and GNSS Data

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 1, 16 January 2026.
Abstract We analyze Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data to characterize ground deformation and dike opening associated with the May 2021 Nyiragongo eruption. Despite documented eruptions in 1977 and 2002, Nyiragongo's magmatic system and its interaction with regional rifting remain poorly ...
D. Murekezi, A. Newman, C. Wauthier, C. J. Ebinger, P. Lundgren, J. Gonzalez Santana, T. Niyitegeka, G. Nyandwi, T. Habiyakare, J. Uwiduhaye   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source