Concerned about the potential spread of coronavirus in African countries? Jelili offers his take https://www.leadersofafrica.org/analysis/why-coronavirus-may-be-deadlier-in-nigeria/
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Why Coronavirus May be Deadlier in Nigeria · A Housing Perspective · Leaders of Africa
Imagine the asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic carrier of coronavirus sneeze and spit saliva into the toilets and bathrooms in a Face-me, I-face-you property. Sharing such facilities could mean sharing and spreading the viral loads of coronavirus.
Your Monday Read - Economists are beginning to assess the potential economic impact of the lockdowns going into effect and the global economic disruption - https://qz.com/africa/1828110/coronavirus-africa-faces-recession-debt-problems-commodity-hit/
Quartz Africa
Africa is watching a potential health disaster turn into an economic crisis, quickly
Even if Africa somehow avoided the worst of the human toll, it's going to be near impossible to avoid a major economic hit
Hope your April is off to a great start. New analysis from Violet Acumo about what stay at home means for victims of intimate partner violence in African countries - https://www.leadersofafrica.org/analysis/shelter-in-place-home-and-intimate-partner-violence/
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Shelter in Place. Home is the Safest Place You Can Be, They Said. Is It? · Leaders of Africa
What the stay at home policy resulting from the coronavirus pandemic means for victims of intimate partner violence in Sub-Saharan African countries.
Your Monday Read - Considering the reactions of governments across the continent as elsewhere in the world, there is significant variation from helpful to concerning responses. How important is it for governments to inform and consult with the populace - https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/02/africa-coronavirus-pandemic-violence-confusion/
Foreign Policy
Africa Meets Pandemic With Violence, Confusion
The coronavirus arrived late to the continent, but the early responses could backfire.
If you are considering Master's and Ph.D. level training in research methods, apply to the Leaders of Africa Institute's Research Methods Program 2020. This program is a live online program in which you meet with your professors on Zoom meeting once per week completing three courses ranging from advanced research design to quantitative data analysis. Check out more information at https://www.institute.leadersofafrica.org/research-methods-program-2020/ Applications are due May 1st.
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Research Methods Program 2020 · Leaders of Africa Institute
Do you have a burning question? Application Information The Law and Creativity How do obscenity clauses influence judgments on intellectual property law? From our Scholar Kwame A lawyer interested in discretion and public policy implications of law Economic…
Your Weekend Read - Is the COVID-19 outbreak an opportunity for African countries and leaders to consider serious healthcare and social safety net reform? Leave a comment and share your reflection - https://www.leadersofafrica.org/analysis/covid-19-and-africa-a-reflection/
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COVID-19 and Africa · A Reflection · Leaders of Africa
The coronavirus pandemic is a wake up call for African leaders to hugely invest in their own institutions especially the healthcare systems and their overall infrastructure.
Your Monday Read - Interesting news on the telecom front with African ownership increasing. Is mobile fintech the future? - https://qz.com/africa/1834846/safaricom-vodacom-buy-vodafones-m-pesa-stake/amp/
Quartz Africa
Africa’s largest mobile money service is now under full African ownership—for the first time
UK's Vodafone was a long-time stakeholder the M-Pesa mobile money service since it was first launched in 2007.
A couple of good opportunities to interact this week! On Friday @ 1 PM GMT Leaders of Africa hosts a Twitter chat about political rights and civil liberties in the COVID-19 era. Join the conversation #LeadersAfricaLive, best comments will be streamed live.
Also, on Saturday, if you are interested in applying to the Research Methods Program 2020, learn more at this live webinar. RSVP here - leadersofafricaresearch2020.eventbrite.com/
Also, on Saturday, if you are interested in applying to the Research Methods Program 2020, learn more at this live webinar. RSVP here - leadersofafricaresearch2020.eventbrite.com/
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Research Methods Program 2020 Information Session
Do you have a burning question? Learn more about how the Research Methods Program 2020 can help you answer YOUR question.
Join us tomorrow at 1 PM GMT for a Twitter chat about the effects of COVID-19 responses on political rights and civil liberties. Follow the hashtag #LeadersAfricaLive and share your thoughts. But, let's get the conversation going ahead of the chat! Read some recent pieces on the subject and add a comment: https://www.leadersofafrica.org/yourvoice/political-rights-and-civil-liberties-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ #LeadersAfricaLive
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What are the implications of the stringent lockdown on political rights and civil liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic? · Leaders…
One of the major short and long-run concerns is whether efforts to combat COVID-19 will intentionally or unintentionally diminish political rights and civil liberties. Experts have begun to reflect on … What are the implications of the stringent lockdown…