News in “Africa”
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October 26, 2010 - In the Media
Video: "When The Water Ends: Africa’s Climate Conflicts"
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September 29, 2010 - Publication
A Decade of Improvement in African Higher Education
This report highlights improvements in African higher education over the past decade, which stemmed from a $440 million investment by seven American foundations. Read More
September 9, 2010 - Publication
Accomplishments of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
The Partnership has strengthened 65 institutions of higher education in nine countries, including Nigeria, so they can better contribute to poverty reduction, economic growth and social development on the continent. Read More
September 1, 2010 - Publication
Lessons from a Ten-Year Funder Collaborative: A Case Study of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
The Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, a ten-year funder collaborative, sought to strengthen higher education in Africa through a total investment of close to half a billion dollars. Read More
August 26, 2010 - From the field
Enrollment in MDP Programs Expands
This fall, with support from MacArthur, nine universities worldwide are welcoming the first students for new Master’s in Development Practice degree programs. Read More
August 10, 2010 - In the Media
Conflict Fuels High Death Rate, Health Problems in Central African Republic
August 3, 2010 - From the field
Research Documents Human Toll of Violence in Central African Republic
Researchers based at the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley have systematically canvassed nearly 2,000 households in the Central African Republic, carefully documenting violence in the country. Read More
July 13, 2010 - Publication
Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change in Madagascar
Several MacArthur grantees work with the people of Madagascar to develop more sustainable habits of mangrove harvesting. Read More
May 4, 2010 - Press release
$5.6 Million to Support New Master’s Programs to Train Sustainable Development Leaders Worldwide
MacArthur announced grants totaling $5.6 million to ten universities in eight countries to establish new interdisciplinary Master’s in Development Practice programs. Read More
March 31, 2010 - Commentary
Book Review by Judith Helzner on The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World
MacArthur Director of Population and Reproductive Health Judith Helzner reviews Michelle Goldberg's book. Read More
March 14, 2010 - Publication
Conservation & Sustainable Development White Papers
A collection of research, the white papers below cover a broad spectrum of work conducted within the conservation & sustainable development program. Read More
February 25, 2010 - From the field
Nigerian Government Supports Upgrade of Scientific Equipment at Universities
A MacArthur-supported initiative to help secure and maintain much-needed science equipment at universities in Nigeria is expanding with support from the Nigerian government. Read More
December 25, 2009 - From the field
Resolutions Advance Discussion of Women’s Rights under Sharia’h Law in Nigeria
Based on a study by the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), a MacArthur grantee, several government and Muslim leaders in northwestern Nigeria have agreed to principles that could advance discussions about women’s ... Read More
