Research
International NGOs do not generally have ethics panels or processes as universities do. Similarly, many research institutes outside universities do not have access to research ethics committees. This absence jeopardises the quality, accountability and rigour of evidence and research. It also prevents practitioners and non-academic researchers from publishing, given that many academic publications often require…
Research
Research in ECID aims to understand the complex issues in fragile countries that affect access to services for marginalised groups. The comparative research aims to assess the similarities between the three ECID countries. Research question What similarities and differences exist in Myanmar, Nigeria and Zimbabwe regarding governmental responses to the demands of ECID disadvantages groups?…
The purpose of the GESI strategy is to present the overarching framework for the incorporation of GESI into the ECID programme. This is not a stand-alone piece of work with ‘independent’ or isolated activities. On the contrary, it is intended to be embedded within wider programme frameworks and operations. It will be linked to other…
Publication
We are pleased to share the third edition of our quarterly global newsletter from the ECID programme which looks back on a busy time in 2020. In August and September, the Myanmar team launched the programme in Kachin and Kayin States and in October ran a successful campaign about inclusion in elections.The Nigeria team highlighted…
News—Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the ECID team and partners have been successful in mobilising a health clinic, ambulance and improved water infrastructure for residents of Mutare City, improving the lives of women and people with disabilities. In October, following efforts from the ECID programme, officials from the municipality reported that they had begun construction of a clinic…
News—Myanmar
ECID Myanmar held two project launch events in Kayin and Kachin state, on 27th August and 3rd September respectively. Local implementing partners, NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, local media outlets, and senior government officials including State Ministers of Social Affairs, Chiefs of Police, Directors of Social Welfare Department and Members of parliament participated in the events. The…
News—Zimbabwe
The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) strategy that underpins the ECID project was significantly advanced in Zimbabwe through a looking inward, looking outward inclusion workshop In November. ECID’s GESI Strategy prioritises three strategic objectives, each intended to support the programme with its ambition to transform gender equality and social inclusion. The three-cross cutting GESI…
Blog—Zimbabwe
Faris Davison from Dangamvura is a community reporter for ECID who has reported on water access for women and the dangers they face. She reported “there is virtually no water provided by the local authority”, going on to explain that “residents depend on unprotected shallow wells for water.” Describing the dangers of this, Faris explained…
News—Myanmar
In November the ECID team and local partners in Myanmar launched the “Inclusion in the time of Election – Let’s Vote Together” campaign to raise awareness on importance of inclusion in the election. The campaign featured short documentaries which highlighted the voices of marginalised communities who shared their challenges and expectations. The purpose is to build more awareness of…
Blog
The United Nations had set an aim to end extreme poverty by 2030 but in Myanmar, Nigeria and Zimbabwe there is still a long way to go. Around a quarter of Myanmar’s population are thought to be living below the national poverty line; Nigeria has almost 90 million of its population living in extreme poverty;…
