2012-05-25T23:27:20Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/east-africa.html http://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/kenya-tanzania-industrial-productivity.html May 1, 2012 May 1, 2012

The performance of health systems is a key determinant of the inclusiveness of economic growth. With Kenya and Tanzania as case studies, RAND Europe is exploring whether potential synergies between industrial development and health systems can contribute to faster and more inclusive growth.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120055.html Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2012

Patients who miss clinic appointments make unscheduled visits which compromise the ability to plan for and deliver quality care.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201200118.html Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2012

Health outcomes in developing countries continue to lag the developed world, and many countries are not on target to meet the Millennium Development Goals.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/04/11/EIJ.html Apr 11, 2011 Apr 11, 2011

Containing persistent maritime disorder might be more fruitful and could lay the foundations for a successful transition to better use of the sea once the societal factors—an even longer term problem—have been resolved, writes Laurence Smallman.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/04/11/BGOV.html Apr 11, 2011 Apr 11, 2011

Instead of fanning piracy, international businesses need to heed policy. Ransoms in the short term can only lead to more problems in the long term, writes Laurence Smallman.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/02/28/LAT.html Feb 28, 2011 Feb 28, 2011

Only by addressing the poverty and lack of central authority in Somalia can the international community lower maritime crime and violence off the Horn of Africa, writes Peter Chalk.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110082.html Jan 1, 2011 Jan 1, 2011

HIV care and ART, with related improvements in clients' physical and work-related functioning, together with family support, helped to reverse some of the deleterious effects of having HIV.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100142.html May 25, 2010 May 25, 2010

People living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda have social networks that enable them to feel fairly protected and supported in discussing HIV and prevention, and those on antiretroviral treatment may be better prepared to act as prevention advocates.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000180.html Jan 1, 2010 Jan 1, 2010

<p>This paper uses linked household, school, and test score data from Madagascar to investigate the relation of household characteristics and school factors to the cognitive skills of children ages 8 to 10 and 14 to 16.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20101022.html Jan 1, 2010 Jan 1, 2010

In Uganda, the most significant factor in whether HIV+ couples in stable relationships use condoms is their sense of self efficacy about condom use.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/07/03/JIR.html Jul 3, 2009 Jul 3, 2009

<p>Piracy is a growing international problem, primarily around the Horn of Africa. The international response has been largely military in nature and focused exclusively on the maritime theatre, ignoring key land drivers of piracy, which will resurface once the military actions end, write Peter Chalk and Laurence Smallman.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR691.html May 18, 2009 May 18, 2009

<p>This study was commissioned by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) to provide an evidence base on the systems of medical regulation in place in the countries of origin of doctors seeking to enter the UK and obtain registration to practise.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/04/03/RFERL_piracy.html Apr 6, 2009 Apr 6, 2009

<p>As recent events off the Horn of Africa have demonstrated, armed violence at sea is emerging as a growing threat.... Piracy threatens the freedom of the seas, increases the cost of international business, endangers political security through corruption, and could trigger a major environmental disaster, write Peter Chalk and Laurence Smallman.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2009/02/04.html Feb 4, 2009 Feb 4, 2009

While al Qaeda is the primary terrorist/extremist threat in East Africa, the region suffers more broadly from a danger of radical Islamist groups and organizations that the United States and its allies must address to reshape the region's security environment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG782.html Feb 4, 2009 Feb 4, 2009

<p>While al Qaeda is the primary terrorist/extremist threat in East Africa, the region suffers more broadly from a danger of radical Islamist groups and organizations that the United States and its allies must address to reshape the region's security environment.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090634.html Jan 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2009

<p>Evaluates the feasibility and success of a new interactive elicitation methodology for collecting probabilistic expectations in a developing country context with low levels of literacy and numeracy,</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/01/14/SDUT.html Jan 14, 2007 Jan 14, 2007

Published commentary by RAND staff: Old Front Against Terrorism, in the San Diego Union-Tribune.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20050101.html Jan 1, 2005 Jan 1, 2005

<p>Despite claims that the traditionally tolerant Muslim populations of Kenya and Tanzania are being radicalized, evidence suggests that Islamist radicals have in fact made little headway. Although individuals may have forged links with Al Qaida, Osama bin Laden and his network have few followers. Absent an environment of radicalism, it is difficult to see how Al Qaida can expect to attract more than a handful of new members.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2003/07/17/LAT.html Jul 17, 2003 Jul 17, 2003

commentaries by RAND Staff: insightful commentaries on current events, published in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1653.html Jan 1, 2003 Jan 1, 2003

<p>This report explores the future of the information revolution in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The development gap in information and communication technology between MENA and OECD countries and between rich and poor sectors within MENA countries is likely to increase. It is unlikely that most MENA countries will fully enjoy an information revolution during the next decade. They have too many impediments and too few resources.</p>