New partners, associates, and milestones
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New partners, associates, and milestones

We are delighted to announce that three new partners and one associate have joined hera. Each one brings unique expertise and energy, as well as commitment to our mission to work for the right to health and development for all.

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Evaluation of the roadmap "demographic dynamics in Africa 2017-2021" (AFD)
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Evaluation of the roadmap "demographic dynamics in Africa 2017-2021" (AFD)

hera was tasked with evaluating the mid-term progress on the Agence Française de Développement’s (AFD) "Demographic Dynamics in Africa" roadmap. The team assessed various departments like education, health, and governance to understand AFD's contributions to public policy and development results. The evaluation provided insights for a future cross-cutting intervention framework and recommendations to improve future efforts. It also offered a valuable self-reflection for AFD, showcasing their achievements, historical integration of demographics, and areas for improvement.

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Launch of the 2021 UNFPA State of the world population report - My Body is My Own

Launch of the 2021 UNFPA State of the world population report - My Body is My Own

The 2021 UNFPA report highlights the critical need for bodily autonomy. COVID-19 worsened the problem, with increased gender-based violence and limitations on healthcare access. The report acknowledges challenges faced by diverse groups. hera's research on women's decision-making around sexual health contributed to the report, with a focus on agency that goes beyond access to services.

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Switching the Poles
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Switching the Poles

Assessment of a Belgian government-funded program run by the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM), which aims to build research and healthcare capacity in developing countries. Evaluators reviewed 24 projects and 10 thematic networks across 18 countries and came forward with findings that will inform future collaborations to improve global health.

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Summative evaluation of the WHO Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) Initiative
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Summative evaluation of the WHO Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) Initiative

In 2012 the government of Canada provided a grant to the WHO Global Malaria Programme (GMP) to support the scale-up of the diagnosis and treatment of children with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria by Community Health Workers, an approach known as integrated community case management (iCCM). The six-year programme, labeled the Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) initiative, distinguished itself from other internationally funded iCCM programmes by aiming to achieve universal health coverage for all children in hard-to-reach areas within selected geographic boundaries.

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