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Leaving no one behind: Principles for research in fragile contexts
Despite the challenges, research in fragile contexts must put people’s needs at the centre.
Author(s): Arjan de Haan
Beyond crisis response: laying the foundation for better health systems
The greatest danger to health isn’t infectious diseases, it’s inequitable and poorly governed health systems.
Author(s): Sue Godt
From talk to tech: rethinking engineering in African universities
We need to rethink who is being trained and how to unlock engineering skills.
Author(s): Matthew Wallace, Myriam Grégoire-Zawilski
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