Blogs, news & events Archive - Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform

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Social science evidence should shape public health response in crises

How to maximize the use of social science evidence for public health emergencies in humanitarian settings

Eva Niederberger

25 Sep 2020

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Viral politics and economics in Zimbabwe

The effects of lockdown combined with an already deteriorating economy causes issues for Zimbabwe

Ian Scoones

30 Jul 2020

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30 July 2020

SSHAP and Africa CDC webinar: Lockdowns and the easing of restrictions

What can be done to adapt to local contexts and to protect those who are vulnerable?

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COVID-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe: ‘We are good at surviving, but things are really tough’

Reflections on recent conversations with colleagues in Zimbabwe.

Ian Scoones

17 Jun 2020

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Putting rapid response and social science at the heart of the website

16th June 2020

A new website to reflect our aims and vision

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Understanding primary needs and issues: Call for research participants

12th June 2020

Help improve the use of research evidence to inform COVID-19 response efforts.

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Social science support for COVID-19: Briefings from the Cellule d’Analyse en Sciences Sociales

26th May 2020

Briefing documents outlining key lessons learned from social sciences analyses during the DRC Ebola outbreak response.

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‘Here, we cannot practice what is preached’: Experiences of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe

An under-resourced Zimbabwean health system is sagging under the weight of existing health and economic issues.

22 May 2020

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Living with Coronavirus uncertainties: Four lessons from pastoralists

The revival of community and neighbourhood solidarities around COVID-19 are an example of how such social relationships are crucial in responding to uncertainty.

27 Mar 2020

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Lessons from Brazil for the global response to COVID-19

Health systems around the world struggle to respond to COVID-19 amidst declining trust in public authorities, andcitizen-led self-help groups often taking the lead in ways that are undervalued or ignored by policymakers.

Alex Shankland

26 Mar 2020