Summary of Findings – In 2021, Hivos East Africa with support from the European Union commissioned a study to assess the transparency gaps and milestones of funds allocated and utilized for COVID-19 response and recovery in Kenya.
Research: In 2021, Hivos East Africa with support from the European Union commissioned a study to assess the transparency gaps and milestones of funds allocated and utilized for COVID-19 response and recovery in Kenya.
We propose 10 principles for the design and implementation of an equitable, timely, effective and culturally adapted Covid-19 vaccination strategy for the Amazon.
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is creating public health and economic risks that are causing serious harm to citizens and governments alike. To counter the spread of the virus, save lives and reduce the economic damage during and after the global health crisis, both individuals and governments are forced to take quick decisions and actions, often […]
A summary report showing the findings from this research examines open data principles in transparency and accountability in management of public resources and Kenya’s experience in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Advocacy Center for Disability, Women and Children Foundation (SAPDA) today launched a guidebook aimed at addressing the needs of people with disabilities in accessing information. The “Accessible Media Production Guide” will help the media, government, businesses and other content creators improve the way they get their information across to people with hearing, visual and […]
By Sally Akinyi and Mumbi Mugo The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have far-reaching consequences globally. Countries have been ravaged socially and economically, with public health systems on the brink of collapse and job losses rivaling the Great Depression. While governments have been swift to cushion citizens with medical responses, lockdowns and economic stimulus packages, too […]
The EU-funded O4C19 program aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the use of public resources and in access to services during and after the Covid-19 crisis in Kenya. Why Kenya’s Covid-19 management needs more transparency Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the Kenyan government implemented drastic measures to protect citizens at risk and limit the economic […]
This report, produced for the PROTECT program in Malawi, provides a picture of available data informing government’s decisions on the Covid-19 preparedness and response.
Hivos commissioned a study which sought to conduct an in-depth analysis of Covid-19 data in Malawi, which should provide disaggregated data as evidence base for response planning to Covid-19 by policy makers and other development partners.
Hivos, under the PROTECT Program, commissioned a study with the broad objective of unearthing the barriers and enablers to accessing the Covid-19 Government Open Access data.
What a time to celebrate open data day! The open data day finds itself uniquely placed this year. Not only is it International Women’s Day and Women’s history Month within March 2021, but the world is going through a pandemic where open data has been considered a major life saver. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed […]