Research and Insights
Exciting times ahead! We are gearing up to unveil a diverse array of research projects, aimed at shedding light on the challenges within social policy and inclusive development in Nigeria and Africa, along with innovative solutions to address them. Stay tuned!
PUBLICATIONS
Designing an Inclusive Social Protection System for Sustainable Economic Development: The Developing Countries Context
By Chimezie Anajama
Pre and during COVID-19, social protection programmes are seen as the magic bullet that solves poverty, inequality, and various developmental challenges. Thus, it became one of the go-to strategies that countries deployed to blanket their citizens from harsh realities. This is evidenced by the infamous Brazilian Bolsa Familia Programme which demonstrated the effectiveness of social protection and its system in lifting the ultra-poor out of poverty when designed well. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the existing vulnerabilities within social, economic, and environmental contexts in developing countries, especially among underrepresented groups such as women, poor households, and rural communities deepen. What is the solution and how can social protection programmes be designed to engender sustainable economic development?
The way to more inclusive social protection systems in Africa
By Chimezie Anajama
Social protection is a system or set of interventions designed to reduce the vulnerabilities and shocks experienced by citizens. It has become a globally accepted strategy for improving the socio-economic outcomes of the ultra-poor and vulnerable members of society.
Gendering Social Protection
By Chimezie Anajama
Gender Equality (SDG5) is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the 193-member United Nations adopted in 2015. That same year, United Nations members pledged to vigorously pursue these goals until 2030. Globally, policymakers and citizens alike recognize that society values and views the lived experiences and efforts of men and women differently.
Possibility of Social Inclusion of Street Children in Uyo, Nigeria
By Chimezie Anajama
The issue of street children is a very popular trend in most emerging cities in the world. This is particularly so in developing countries, where the fabric of communalism found in traditional societies has almost faded. They are replaced by individualism which no longer prioritises and recognises child welfare as part of the society’s key responsibilities. This problem, also adds to the problem of inadequate social welfare structures by the state and the immense existence of poverty rates that have varying high degrees in different regions.
Innovating learning in Africa through comics and animations
By Chimezie Anajama
The indigenous comic and cartoon industry in Africa has continued to evolve and make commendable strides despite its early days riddled with under-representation, low quality, low visibility and other issues that battle a new creative industry within the continent. 2015, it seems, was the peak of its global attention.
