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The impact of power outages on households in Zambia

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More than a fifth of respondents reported experiencing self-reported depression to a major degree or all of the time due to power outages, with individuals writing their own responses that they felt debilitated, experienced reduced communication and reduced activities, and stress. Using Bayesian inference, we found that changes in sleeping patterns arising from power outages was a statistically significant predictor of self-reported depression. Continue reading The impact of power outages on households in Zambia

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Assessment of WASH infrastructure in schools in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia using structured observations and principal interviews

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Imaduddin Ahmed; Margarita Garfias Royo; Eyitayo Opabola; Sukiman Nurdin; Ella Meilianda; Yunita Idris; Ibnu Rusydy; Helene Joffe; Priti Parikh Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development washdev2023147. https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2023.147 RESEARCH ARTICLE| MAY 18 2023 Abstract Adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene(WASH) facilities … Continue reading Assessment of WASH infrastructure in schools in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia using structured observations and principal interviews

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A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster

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Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). This paper explores themes of WASH, gender violence, the lack of dignity and sense of shame arising from inadequate WASH facilities for girls in disaster settings. We conducted a structured literature review of 126 sources to investigate the emotional constraints facing pubescent girls concerning WASH in schools in Indonesia, a region prone to frequent disasters. Findings are synthesised into four major themes: psychological experiences of WASH, challenges faced by girls in schools, barriers to inclusive WASH provision and how to create a holistic approach to WASH. Key conclusions include the need for interdisciplinary research, cross sectoral collaboration, more evidence and research in Indonesia, especially regarding menstrual hygiene management, improved toilet design to reduce the physical barriers linked to emotional barriers and inclusive design for those with disabilities. Continue reading A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster

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The cost of power outages to Zambia’s manufacturing sector

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Policy Brief 41408 International Growth Centre | June 2019 Imaduddin Ahmed, Michelle Baddeley, D’Maris Coffman, Jim Meikle and Graham Sianjase In Brief: The researchers surveyed 146 large manufacturing firms in Zambia’s industrial hubs in 2018 to assess the impacts of power outages on Zambia’s manufacturing sector, and firms’ coping mechanisms. Following the outages of 2015 and 2016, manufacturing’s share of energy delivered by Zambian energy utility ZESCO dropped and had not recovered by 2017. The researchers find that: o Backup generation was associated with a reduction in production delays which was associated with reduced loss in clients; o Export-oriented firms … Continue reading The cost of power outages to Zambia’s manufacturing sector

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Envisioning government intervention in a private health market

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Economic relevance of the healthcare sector Healthcare merits a large proportion of government attention because it impacts everyone living in the UK, and in a substantial way. Everyone requires healthcare services at the beginning of their lives, towards the end of their lives, and when they fall sick. A good healthcare system contributes to a healthier population, which in of itself is an economic goal because economics concerns itself with welfare. People, it can safely be assumed, gain utility by being healthier. Ensuring that the population is healthy is also a means to ensuring another economic goal: better workforce productivity … Continue reading Envisioning government intervention in a private health market