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Aug 31, 2026

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Compassion-Focused Program to Support Staff, Improve Workflows and Enhance the Clinic Environment in South African Primary Health Clinics with Low ART Retention

We used a positive deviance (PD) approach to develop a program called Connect designed to increase retention in HIV care by improving the staff and patient experience in South Africa.
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Jul 13, 2026

Newton Fund Evaluation: Final Report: Assessing Progress Towards Impact

Impact evaluation to assess the progress of the Newton Fund and recommendations for future research and innovation activities.
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Jun 16, 2026

Understanding Partner Preferences in the Selection of Defense Capabilities: Case Studies Exploring the Selection of Alternatives to U.S. Solutions

Through eight case studies, this report describes the factors that shape a country’s decision to acquire military capabilities and the trade-offs in cost, function, timelines for delivery, and other incentives to select suppliers and systems.
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Aug 25, 2025

Leveraging Decision-Support Systems to Increase Urban Water Security

Decision-support systems can help decision makers evaluate response strategies before an urban drinking water supply crisis occurs. The experiences of five cities that have dealt with a drought-induced crisis are discussed in this article.
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May 16, 2025

A Qualitative Assessment of South Africa's Central Chronic Medication Dispensing and Distribution Program for Differentiated Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Umlazi Township, South Africa: Client Perspectives After 12 Months of Participation

The evaluation of South Africa's Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing Distribution program revealed easier medication pick-up for participants, but HIV-related stigma in communities continued to hinder access to HIV medication.
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Feb 17, 2025

Internalized HIV Stigma, Sleep Problems, and Depressive Symptoms in People with HIV in Botswana

This study examines the effects of internalized HIV stigma on sleep and depression among PLWH in Botswana, revealing complex relationships and the potential need for targeted interventions.
Commentary

Feb 5, 2025

Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How Five Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control

Communities across the United States can learn from the experiences of cities that have had to confront major water supply crises and start planning now to avoid the worst impacts of future droughts.
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Jan 15, 2025

Learning from Crises to Build Urban Water Security: Lessons from Five Cities

In this report, the authors examine the experiences of five cities with severe or catastrophic water supply risks to identify steps that could be taken ahead of time to mitigate those risks and build urban water security.
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Feb 21, 2024

Qualitative Evaluation of Treatment Partners for People With HIV in Botswana: Current Healthcare Provider Practices and Recommendations for Improvement

Botswana has an adult HIV prevalence of 20.8% and annual incidence of 0.2%. We aimed to evaluate current practices and advance recommendations for treatment partners (informal adherence supporters) for people with HIV in Botswana.
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Nov 7, 2022

China's Role in the Global Development of Critical Resources: Case Studies in Coal Power, Electricity Transmission, and Seabed Mining

China's foreign investment and financing activities over the past two decades have garnered substantial attention and raised concerns. This report explores Chinese investment and financing activities in energy infrastructure and critical minerals.
Research

Jun 23, 2022

Implementation of South Africa's Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution Program for HIV Treatment: A Qualitative Evaluation

Participants had highly favorable attitudes about the Chronic Care and Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) program for HIV treatment. Patient-level barriers to care included inadequate education about CCMDD and inability to get refills. Organizational-level barriers included challenges with communication and transportation, errors in medication packaging and tracking, rigid rules, and inadequate infrastructure.
Expert Insights

Jul 20, 2021

The COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Opportunity to Rethink Strategic Competition on the Continent

This Perspective assesses the implications of COVID-19 on strategic competition in sub-Saharan Africa and offers recommendations for how the United States can help African countries respond to the pandemic in ways that are mutually beneficial.

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Compassion-Focused Program to Support Staff, Improve Workflows and Enhance the Clinic Environment in South African Primary Health Clinics with Low ART Retention

Newton Fund Evaluation: Final Report: Assessing Progress Towards Impact

Understanding Partner Preferences in the Selection of Defense Capabilities: Case Studies Exploring the Selection of Alternatives to U.S. Solutions

Leveraging Decision-Support Systems to Increase Urban Water Security

A Qualitative Assessment of South Africa's Central Chronic Medication Dispensing and Distribution Program for Differentiated Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Umlazi Township, South Africa: Client Perspectives After 12 Months of Participation

Internalized HIV Stigma, Sleep Problems, and Depressive Symptoms in People with HIV in Botswana

Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How Five Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control

Learning from Crises to Build Urban Water Security: Lessons from Five Cities

Qualitative Evaluation of Treatment Partners for People With HIV in Botswana: Current Healthcare Provider Practices and Recommendations for Improvement

China's Role in the Global Development of Critical Resources: Case Studies in Coal Power, Electricity Transmission, and Seabed Mining

Implementation of South Africa's Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution Program for HIV Treatment: A Qualitative Evaluation

The COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Opportunity to Rethink Strategic Competition on the Continent

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Compassion-Focused Program to Support Staff, Improve Workflows and Enhance the Clinic Environment in South African Primary Health Clinics with Low ART Retention

Newton Fund Evaluation: Final Report: Assessing Progress Towards Impact

Understanding Partner Preferences in the Selection of Defense Capabilities: Case Studies Exploring the Selection of Alternatives to U.S. Solutions

Leveraging Decision-Support Systems to Increase Urban Water Security

A Qualitative Assessment of South Africa's Central Chronic Medication Dispensing and Distribution Program for Differentiated Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Umlazi Township, South Africa: Client Perspectives After 12 Months of Participation

Internalized HIV Stigma, Sleep Problems, and Depressive Symptoms in People with HIV in Botswana

Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How Five Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control

Learning from Crises to Build Urban Water Security: Lessons from Five Cities

Qualitative Evaluation of Treatment Partners for People With HIV in Botswana: Current Healthcare Provider Practices and Recommendations for Improvement

China's Role in the Global Development of Critical Resources: Case Studies in Coal Power, Electricity Transmission, and Seabed Mining

Implementation of South Africa's Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution Program for HIV Treatment: A Qualitative Evaluation

The COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Opportunity to Rethink Strategic Competition on the Continent

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