Sub-Saharan Africa

Investing in Africa’s youth critical for green and sustainable future

Perspective / In global discussions on the future of the planet amid the growing needs of current and future generations, the case of Africa brings a unique perspective.

Country ownership in climate finance coordination: a comparative assessment of Kenya and Zambia

Journal article / This study examines how climate finance coordination occurs at the national level in the two developing countries of Kenya and Zambia.

Exploring the circular economy of urban organic waste in sub-Saharan Africa: opportunities and challenges

Other publication / This thesis is situated at the intersection of the circular economy on one hand and sanitation and waste management systems on the other.

Economic evaluation of a conditional cash transfer to retain women in the continuum of care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period in Kenya

Journal article / Read an economic evaluation of the Afya trial: a demand-side financing intervention that promotes the uptake of maternal health services in rural Kenya.

Dryland nature based solutions for informal settlement upgrading schemes in Africa

Other publication / This policy brief shares ten practical recommendations for urban policy makers, planners, designers and local authorities in dryland areas in Africa.

Climate change amplifies the risks for violent conflicts in Africa

Perspective / The potential for climate change to exacerbate violent conflict is manifest in Africa. Growing competition over natural resources will likely increase tensions.

Socially inclusive urban policy making for climate resilient dryland Africa

Other publication / This policy brief shares ten practical recommendations for urban policy makers in dryland Africa to use when planning, developing and implementing policies.

Low-cost interventions to reduce emissions and fuel consumption in open wood fires in rural communities

Journal article / This research explores how using grates and rock beds in open fire cooking can reduce harmful emissions and wood consumption in remote, low-income locations.

Energy access and the ultra-poor: Do unconditional social cash transfers close the energy access gap in Malawi?

Journal article / This article explores the relationship between poverty and energy access in Malawi and whether unconditional social cash transfers help close the energy gap.