Africa

Climate Risk Profile: Climate Risks in Urban and Urbanizing Geographies – Madagascar

This profile provides information on climate risks and their impacts in Madagascar’s growing urban centers. It includes an overview and climate summary of the country, as well as projected climate changes. Read More

Annual Program Statement: Municipal Waste Recycling Program

All rounds of grant funding have been completed. No additional funding opportunities will be issued under this program. Read More

Situation of Routine Immunization in Urban Poor Areas of Kisumu City, Kenya

Project: Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) A situation analysis of routine immunization (RI) in Kisumu City was conducted to assess the immunization status of children, and to understand the challenges and barriers to access and utilization of immunization services among the urban poor. Read More

Urban Resilience Planning for Secondary African Cities: A Case Study of Mozambique

Much of Africa’s rapid urban growth is happening in towns and secondary cities that drive social and economic transformation. Read More

Analytical Brief on Economic Growth in East Africa

The “Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade in East Africa” Analytical Brief is intended to provide an overview of economic growth, trade, and agriculture in the East African countries of Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Somalia. Read More

Analytical Brief on Natural Resources and Economic Growth in East Africa

This Analytical Brief examines the current state of natural resources in East Africa—with an analysis of energy, water, biodiversity, and climate change—and investments that U.S. foreign assistance has made in these areas. Read More

Analytical Brief on Barriers to Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa

This Analytical brief assesses the financial, educational, and legal barriers that prevent women in East Africa from fully participating and thriving in their economic spheres. Read More

The High Cost of HIV-Positive Inpatient Care at an Urban Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa

While most HIV care is provided on an outpatient basis, hospitals continue to treat serious HIV-related admissions, which is relatively resource-intensive and expensive. Read More

ProFam Urban Outreach: A High Impact Model for Family Planning

In 2009, Population Services International (PSI) launched an innovative family planning (FP) outreach model in collaboration with the Malian Ministry of Health’s (MOH’s) Department of Reproductive Health (DSR) and the Bamako Regional Department of Health (DRS). Read More

Reaching the Urban Poor and Middle Class in Kenya with Quality Care

A brief summary of research in Kenya that addresses the challenge of providing high quality, affordable care to the urban poor. Read More