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DelPHE round one projects |
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42 projects were supported under round one 2006-09; 24 from Africa and 18 from Asia. Participating countries are listed below in alphabetical order. |
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Afghanistan, Kabul Medical University – UK, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Public health training
To enhance the capacity of KMU to conduct public health training and increase the ability of staff to deliver, disseminate, and analyse MDG related research projects.
Afghanistan, Kabul University – UK, University of Brighton – Afghanistan, Kabul Polytechnic – Afghanistan, Information and Communication Technology Institute
Capacity building of engineering institutions
To update curricula, build institutional capacity, and enhance the management, communication skills and theoretical knowledge of academics.
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: Bangladesh, Bangladesh Agricultural University – UK, University of Stirling – Vietnam, University of Fisheries – Vietnam, Hanoi Agricultural University
Aquatic resource development (ARD)
: Develop an advanced, integrated, and holistic approach to ARD in order to develop curricula and capacity, increase productivity, and strengthen research into fisheries.
: Bangladesh, Bangladesh Institute of Child Health – UK, University College London – UK, University of Newcastle – Bangladesh, Chittagong Maa-Shishu General Hospital
Child development and neurodisability services
Reduce poverty, nutritional problems, food inequality and cognitive deficits of children in rural populations.
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: China, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences – Anhui Academy of Agricultural Science – Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural Sciences – UK, Rothamsted Research - Canada, Alberta Research Council – Poland, Polish Academy of Sciences
: Protection of brassicas
: Build capacity in order to protect threatened Brassica crops and biodiversity through the prevention of L maculans (an invasive species). Research findings will increase production and influence Chinese policy makers.
: China, China Agricultural University – UK, Queen's University Belfast – Tibet University
: Sustainable grassland eco-systems, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and bio-diversity
: To empower Tibetan farmers to secure a sustainable and prosperous future using low-input, environmentally friendly technologies.
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: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia – Von Hugel Institute, St Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge, UK
Sustainable capacity for HE in Ethiopia
Develop capacity, provide training in research methodologies and establish a commitment to collaborative research among Ethiopian universities.
Ethiopia, Hawassa University College of Health Sciences – UK, Cardiff University
: Training health professionals
Enhance staff teaching and research skills in order to improve the delivery if health care.
: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University – UK, University of Nottingham
Chemical Science
Ensure environmental sustainability in the rapidly expanding chemical industry. Deliver new courses and expand research activities.
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: Ghana, University of Education, Winneba – Mozambique, Eduardo Mandlane University – Kenya, Maseno University – UK, Royal Holloway, University of London
ICT for development
: To build the teaching and research capacity required to deliver a needs-based and self-monitoring approach to the implementation of ICTs in Africa.
: Ghana, University of Cape Coast – UK, University of Leeds – Ghana, Communication for Research & Development
: Transforming Ghana's land policy
: To facilitate capacity building exercises in sustainable land reform, management, and conservation.
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: India, Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences – Bangalore University– College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar - Avinashlingham University – Kerala Agricultural University - UK, University of Reading
Livelihood security of women self-help groups (WSHGs)
: Supporting women to move out of poverty. Strengthen knowledge pathways, information flow, increase production, and encourage policy makers to support WSHGs.
India, Tata Institute of Social Sciences – UK, London Metropolitan University – University of Warwick – UK, University of York
: Teaching and researching women's issues
Enhance the quality of teaching and research into gender equality and the empowerment of women. Develop new courses and a research centre in violence and abuse.
: Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University – UK, Macaulay Land Used Research Institute
Improving land use, economic & social welfare
To promote efficient land use management as a means of poverty reduction through complementary multi cropping and integrated livestock production.
Indonesia, University of Indonesia – UK, Scottish Parasite Diagnostic Laboratory
Lab procedures for diagnosis of parasite infections
Strengthen research capacity and good lab practice, increases the early identification and effective management of disease and influence health policy.
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: Kenya, African Population and Health Research Centre – Kenya, University of Nairobi – Ghana, INDEPTH Network – UK, University of Sussex – UK, LSHTM
Sexual & reproductive health (SRH)
Strengthen capacities to conduct SRH research and promote evidence based research and programmes.
Kenya, University of Nairobi – Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University – Tanzania, Mzumbe University – South Africa, University of Cape Town
Area: African Clothing & Footwear Research
Examine how clothing and footwear firms upgrade and innovate. Studies will help build capacity of policy oriented research and reduce poverty.
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: Malawi, Bunda College, University of Malawi – UK, University of Wales, Bangor – Chancellor College, University of Malawi - Malawi, Mzuzu University
: Capacity building in fisheries research
: Build capacity in teaching and researching in order to reverse the loss of key environmental resources (fish stocks) and consequently provide food security.
: Malawi, University of Malawi – UK, University of Sussex
: Improve educational practices & support poverty reduction
: Improve local capacity in education and research, advance dialogue among those in education, and promote evidence based policy making
: Malawi, University of Malawi – UK, Bell College, Scotland
: Sustainable community-based healthcare
: Improve teaching, research, and practice in community based healthcare in order to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.
: Mozambique, Eduardo Mondlane University – South Africa, University of Pretoria – Namibia, University of Namibia – USA, Case Western Reserve University – UK, University of Newcastle – UK, Rothamsted Research Institute
: Plant molecular biology
: Increase capacity and teaching, identify and overcome agricultural constraints, exchange expertise, and transfer knowledge to farmers.
: Mozambique, Eduardo Mondlane University – South Africa, University of Cape Town
: Environmental remote sensing
: Establish a remote sensing unit that would train local graduates to monitor the weather and support environmental research projects.
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: Nepal, Kathmandu University – Bangladesh, BRAC University – UK, Northumbria University - Nepal, Ministry of Local Development – Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs – Nepal, B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
: Disaster Risk Management
: Influence policy and practice in disaster risk management and poverty alleviation, build capacity, promote community based initiatives and informed curriculum development.
: Nepal, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science – UK, Writtle College – Denmark, University of Copenhagen
: Livelihood strategies of the rural poor
: To encourage greater communication between IAAS and the rural community. Integrate technology and improve production, nutrition and health.
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: Pakistan, University of Karachi – Bangladesh, University of Chittagong – UK, University of London – UK, University of Stirling
: Bio-diversity research, aquaculture & fisheries
: Increase the capacity to assess and manage biodiversity for conservation, and develop environmentally friendly aquaculture and fisheries technology.
: Pakistan, Rawalpindi Medical College – Nepal, Tribhuvan University – UK, University of Leeds
: Health systems research development
: Establish research support units that will build capacity, address health issues, and help HEIs in Pakistan and Nepal meet the research own priorities.
: Pakistan, Lahore College for Women University – UK, University College London – Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
: Fluoride and arsenic contamination of drinking water
: Develop and apply remedial and prevention measures for the wider use of exposed communities. Raise awareness of the effects of water contamination and build capacity.
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: Rwanda, Kigali Institute of Education – UK, University of Aberdeen – Rwanda, Kigali Institute of Science and Technology – Rwanda, National University of Rwanda
: Girls into science & technology
: Increase the number of women entering science and engineering and build their capacity to support Rwandan development.
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: Sierra Leone, University of Sierra Leone – UK, University of Birmingham
: Female Health in Sierra Leone
: Establish the cause of VVF disease. Research will help improve maternal health.
: Sierra Leone, University of Sierra Leone – UK, Cardiff University
: Information on health-care education and poverty alleviation
: Disseminate health and poverty reduction information that is amenable to communities, and interact with marginalised women’s groups.
: South Africa, University of Johannesburg – South Africa, Medical Research Council – UK, London South Bank University
: Urban environment & health
: Support the formation of evidence based policy making in order to reduce poverty and inequality
: South Africa, University of Cape Town – France, University of Mbarara – Sudan, University of Khartoum – Senegal, Institute of Research and Development – Thailand & UK, Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
: Maternal malaria operational research group
: Address the issue of the pharmacokinetics of anti-malarials in treating and preventing maternal malaria in order to develop a coherent and integrated prevention strategy.
: South Africa, University of Pretoria – UK, Royal Agricultural College – South Africa, University of Stellenbosch
: Sustainable farming initiative
: Identify the skills and education needed to support sustainable farming practices. Build capacity, training, and develop a new curriculum for Sub Saharan African partners.
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: Tanzania, Sokoine University of Agriculture – Ghana, Noguchi Memmorial Institute for Medical Research
: Grasscutter farming and environmental conservation
: Introduce backyard grasscutter farming (specifically targeting women) in order to improve livelihoods and help conserve the environment |
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: Makerere University, Uganda; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK; University of London, UK; Ministry of Health, Uganda
: Improving access to treatment for children with malaria and pneumonia in Uganda
Strengthen capacity of Ugandan scientists to design and conduct relevant research into community health and the reduction of morbidity and mortality in children under 5.
: Makerere University, Uganda; Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda; Gulu University, Uganda; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK; University of Oxford, UK
: Research capacity for poverty reduction
: Build interdisciplinary research capacity in order to tackle poverty and promote sustainable development in vulnerable populations.
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: Vietnam, Cantho University – Bangladesh, Independent University – UK, Middlesex University
: Developing courses in floodplain & flood risk management
: Analyse needs, identify and share best practices, and develop courses in risk management for current and future professionals.
: Vietnam, National Institute of Animal Husbandry – UK, University of Edinburgh – Indonesia, Institute Pertanian – Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University – Cambodia, Centre for Livestock and Agriculture Development
: Ruminant livestock production in smallholder farming
: Increase the capacity of the smallholder farming sector by developing courses and training materials to improve teaching techniques, management and productivity of livestock.
: Vietnam, Hanoi University of Science – Vietnam, Hanoi Medical University – Vietnam, Military Medical University – Vietnam, Hanoi University of Technology – UK, Royal Holloway
: Multi-institutional approach to HIV/AIDS, Malaria & TB
: To create a centre of excellence supported by a programme of research training and collaboration. Establish common goals among scientists
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: Zambia, University of Zambia – UK, Brighton and Sussex Medical School – UK, HIV Nurses Association – UK, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
: Health Education Partnership
: To improve health by developing a long term link between partners that promotes the development of science, technology and health related knowledge and skills in Zambia.
: Zimbabwe, Africa University – UK, University of Bradford – Ethiopia, University for Peace
: Programme for peace & leadership
: The provision of leadership skills for peace building and development, establish an ICT network on peace and develop new courses.
: Zimbabwe, National University of Science and Technology – Kenya, Moi University – South Africa, Nelson Mandela University – UK, University of Manchester – UK, LSHTM
: Textile technologies
: To establish a technology global partnership to develop productive work for rural and semi-urban youth and women by making new technologies available to community groups
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