News in “Population”
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June 2, 2009 - From the field
Mexico Announces New Strategy to Reduce Maternal Mortality
President Felipe Calderon of Mexico recently announced a new strategy to reduce maternal mortality based largely on a proposal written by the National Safe Motherhood Committee, a longtime MacArthur grantee. Read More
June 2, 2009 - From the field
Nigerian Government Funds Expansion of Anti-Shock Garment
Based on the success of MacArthur-supported work to combat maternal mortality, the Nigerian government has allocated $11.7 million in this year’s budget to improve maternal health, including expanding the use of an anti-shock garment ... Read More
April 1, 2009 - Publication
Evaluation of The MacArthur Foundation’s Work in Mexico to Reduce Maternal Mortality, 2002-2008
From 2002–2008, the MacArthur Foundation invested $5,000,000 in Mexico to contribute to a reduction in maternal mortality. Read More
March 24, 2009 - From the field
Grantee’s Work Leads to New Evidence-Based Program
MacArthur grantee the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy played a key role in advising the Office of Management and Budget about the rigorous standard of evidence used in an effectiveness evaluation that led to the scaling up ... Read More
March 1, 2009 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In this report:
President’s Essay
Strengthening Nigerian Universities
Building Research Capacity: Spotlight on Four Nigerian Universities
Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health
Helping Adolescents Make Informed Decisions: Action Health Incorporated
Advancing Human Rights
Building Police Accountability, Strengthening ... Read More
February 10, 2009 - From the field
Obama Lifts Global Gag Rule
President Obama signed an executive order lifting restrictions that prevented U.S. aid to international organizations that promote or perform abortions with their own funds. Read More
November 1, 2008 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in India: Report on Activities
In this report:
Message from the President
Improving the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women Adolescents
Sangath: Supporting Children and Adolescents
Mahila Sewa Trust: Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Women
Survey Examines Youth Sexual and ... Read More
September 25, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the UN Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details how U.S. foundations can serve as important partners to the United Nations in achieving the latter's Millenium Development Goals. Read More
June 1, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Kole Shettima Describes Ways to Fight Maternal Mortality
In an opinion-editorial in the Nigerian Guardian, MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima outlines how the country can greatly reduce the number of women who die during or after childbirth. Read More
April 7, 2008 - Publication
Issue Briefs by MacArthur Research Network on Mental Health Policy Research
Eleven issue briefs were released by the MacArthur Research Network on Mental Health Policy Research at a conference that explored issues related to mental health in the mainstream of public policy on April 7.
Competition and ... Read More
