As the ECID programme draws to a close, our community reporters are asked to reflect on their experiences of the programme and their role. Many report positive changes in their community through ECID, for example reductions in child marriage due to knowledge shared through the child protection committees, and local councils improving access to vital…
Research
Dr Kas Sempere works as a research associate on international development at the Open University (DPP), and is affiliated to the Research, Evidence and Learning Team (REL) in Christian Aid. She is the research coordinator for the Evidence and Collaboration for Inclusive Development (ECID) programme. As we approach the end of our Evidence and Collaboration…
Research—Zimbabwe
This research report (58 pages) presents new data on the access to health services for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Mutasa, Mutare Urban and Mutare Rural Districts in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. This was a mixed-methods research based on a survey, interviews and group discussions. In this research paper, you will learn that: PWDs suffer from…
Research—Nigeria
This research report (60 pages) presents new data on the access to education, health and other public services for discriminated groups in Anambra and Kaduna states, Nigeria. In this mixed-methods research paper, data on those interviewed concluded that: EDUCATION 30 percent of school age children, especially adolescents, drop out of school. Girls constitute the bulk…
The Gender, Inclusion, Power and Politics (GIPP) analysis toolkit was developed by Christian Aid and Social Development Direct and has been two years in the making. The toolkit integrates the concepts of power, gender and political economy analysis into one resource. The launch event on August 5th kicked off with Christian Aid’s Charles Gay and…
Research—Nigeria
This literature review (37 pages) explores the improvement of access to basic service delivery for the most marginalised groups in Anambra and Kaduna States, Nigeria In this literature review, you will learn about: The conceptual, empirical and policy literatures about the subject Does “democratic governance” mean the same as “good governance”? Where does the concept…
Research—Zimbabwe
This literature review (19 pages) explores the access to health services for people with disabilities in Mutasa, Mutare Urban and Mutare Rural Districts in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. In this literature review, you will learn about: The proportion of people with disabilities in Zimbabwe, by gender The different theoretical approaches that exist to study disability, such…
Publication—Myanmar, Nigeria, Zimbabwe
Research innovation – community reporting – GIPP analysis toolkit – country successes and stories – we have a lot to share with you in this edition! As we continue to work through COVID-19 restrictions and impacts in our various locations, we have pressed on with many activities, some in person and some remotely.We are generating…
News—Zimbabwe
Mutasa District celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th in unique style with men carrying the babies in a race to gender equality. Fun activities including runs, drama, poetry and singing competitions helped to bring the issues of gender equality to light for 100 women and men. During the fun-run activity, women and men exchanged…
Case study—Zimbabwe
The ECID team and partners in Zimbabwe delivered virtual training on gender equality and disability rights for community leaders, government representatives and local business people from Mutasa rural district. The importance of women and women with disabilities in leadership positions was discussed, with many decision makers acknowledging that more inclusion would better prioritise issues affecting…
