Using satellite imagery to improve immunization coverage in DRC
In 2017, only 1 out of 3 children was fully immunized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while 1 child out of 5 didn’t receive any vaccines (MICS Survey).
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Using satellite imagery to improve immunization coverage in DRC
In 2017, only 1 out of 3 children was fully immunized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while 1 child out of 5 didn’t receive any vaccines (MICS Survey).
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interviews
Insights of our Public Health Expert with Emily Wootton
My role at Acasus is to advise on public health issues across the organizations, including all the countries in which Acasus works and other initiatives or projects, such as evaluations...
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interviews
Interview with Ahmed Razzak from Switzerland
You are one of the people at Acasus who can easily be an example for others based on the six years that you have been with us.
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Public Health
Using ‘reminder bracelets’ to improve immunization coverage in Ethiopia
GAVI estimates that in the countries it supports, one in five children ‘drop out’ of the schedule between their first and third dose of DPT, while 10 million children do not receive a single dose of DPT at all.
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Delivery
Simple processes for better logistics
Logistics in developing countries are often perceived as insolvable nightmares: structural barriers such as vast territories, limited infrastructure and hot climates often come with inadequate processes. Implementing simplified routines and ensuring continuous improvement through the use of basic digital tools can help increase traceability, accountability and efficiency.
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interviews
Holidays across Acasus
Easter preparations in Ethiopia? Bread pudding in Pakistan? New year's Eve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Find out how our diverse team celebrates favorite holidays around Africa, the Middle East and Europe!
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interviews
Women's Roundtable
What are the challenges for female professionals in different developing countries? Five incredible women working on creating a huge impact in health and education, share stories about their experiences and the situation about gender equality in their societies.
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interviews
Interview with Christelle Mputu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Read the interview to find out more about the current situation of the pandemic and get to know the projects we are working on.
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interviews
Interview with Bahman Shahi from Afghanistan
Read the interview to find out more about the current situation in the country and get to know the projects we are working on.
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interviews
Interview with Jahangir Bazai Khan from Pakistan
Read the interview to find out more about the current situation of the pandemic and get to know the projects we are working on.
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Interview with Kirobel Begashaw from our team in Ethiopia
Read the interview to find out more about the projects we are working on.
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Education
The science of detecting false data
Leaders of health and education systems often rely on datasets that are inaccurate or incomplete.
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Public Health
Ending Polio in Pakistan
We have been watching Polio eradication for the last six years. A few changes would end polio transmission in Pakistan within months. If those changes are not made now, it will get much harder.
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Education
Making Incentive Funds Work
Many organizations use ‘funds’ to catalyze change. A few tricks can boost their effectiveness.
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Education
Case for intervention in private schools
Large numbers of children in developing countries attend private rather than government schools.
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Education
Building on what’s worked to transform health and education in Nigeria
Many reform efforts continue the status quo or apply radical solutions to common problems. In our experience the best approach is far simpler - understand what’s already working and use those insights to improve the system.
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Delivery
Shining the spotlights on solutions
Focusing on solutions is far more powerful than focusing on problems.
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Delivery
Using rankings to incentivise performance improvements
Rankings can drive big improvements in performance. They can also generate disagreements and gaming. Understanding the nuances of ranking systems is key to using them effectively.
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Public Health
Driving demand for safer births in Pakistan
In North West Pakistan Acasus has been supporting the government to rapidly increase the utilization of recently upgraded public health services. Four strategies in combination are achieving strong results.
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Delivery
Strengthening school leadership to improve education in Peru
Improving school leadership is critical to raising educational outcomes.
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Delivery
The hard bits: Where can experts and donors make a difference?
How change really happens on the ground.
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عربي
استخدام دليفري لإطلاق الإصلاحات
إطلاق الإصلاحات ليس سهلاً ؛ و لكن دليفري يستطيع المساعدة
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عربي
سبعة أفكار من أجل مدارس أفضل
لماذا لا تزداد إنتاجية المدارس كما هو الحال في العالم بأكمله؟
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عربي
لماذا لا تساهم الفصول الدراسية الصغيرة في تحسين التعلم
إن استخدام الفصول الدراسية الصغيرة يعني عددًا أكبر من المعلمين ، وهو ما يعني دائمًا قدرًا أقل من التعلم.
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عربي
القسائم و المدارس الخاصة منخفضة التكلفة
عندما يتم التنفيذ بعناية ، فإن توفير قسائم للأطفال ليتمكنوا من الالتحاق بمدرسة خاصة منخفضة التكلفة يمكن أن يزيد من إمكانية حصولهم على التعليم.
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Delivery
A Guide to Setting Targets
Targets are an essential element of a delivery effort, though they need to be defined and used carefully.
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Education
Vouchers and low-cost private schools
When implemented carefully, providing children with vouchers to attend low-cost private school can raise access and learning.
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Education
7 Big ideas for better schools
The world’s productivity is improving. But why aren’t schools?
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Education
Why smaller classes sizes don’t improve learning
Smaller class sizes mean more teachers, which almost always means less learning.
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عربي
تعزيز التدخل التكنولوجي
تطوير التكنولوجيا القادرة على إيجاد حلول; أربعة نصائح لتحسين التدخل التكنولوجي في الدول النامية. تقدم التكنولوجيا إمكانات هائلة لتطوير خدمات القطاع العام في الدول النامية.
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Français
Explorer les trois éléments essentiels pour vacciner plus d'enfants
Tout ce qui est nécessaire est un vaccin, un vaccinateur et des bénéficiaires, la combinaison de ces éléments est le défi.
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عربي
تحقيق مكاسب سريعة للنواتج الصحية في خيبر بختونخوا
كيف تساهم الإجراءات الروتينية للإدارة في إنجاح تطبيق الإصلاحات الصحية في خيبر بختونخوا
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Delivery
Why not to build a Delivery Unit
“Delivery” is a set of approaches, tools, and guidelines used to help governments improve implementation.
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Public Health
The fastest increase in immunization coverage ever recorded
A glimpse into how 4000 smartphones transformed immunization monitoring in Punjab, Pakistan.
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Public Health
Exploring the three essential elements to vaccinate more children
All that is required is a vaccine, vaccinator and beneficiaries, combining these elements is the challenge.
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Careers
Amine in the DRC
“The work is highly challenging but incredibly rewarding - the strong implementation focus means I get to directly see the impact of my work”
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Delivery
When Delivery does not work
Our research has discovered the seven main reasons why Delivery fails.
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Français
Quand Delivery ne fonctionne pas
Delivery est une approche pour aider les gouvernements à améliorer la mise en œuvre.
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عربي
عندما لا ينجح (Delivery ) في إنجاز العمل
اكتشف الباحثون ان هناك الاسباب الرئسية لفشل الديليفري
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Delivery
The power of granular data systems
How granular data monitoring systems provide a platform for better decision making.
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عربي
قوة أنظمة البيانات التفصيلية
كيف توفر أنظمة البيانات التفصيلية منبرا لاتخاذ القرار بطريقة أفضل
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عربي
المراقبة المستقلة هي سبب هام للتطور الكبير في المرافق الصحية في منطقة بنجاب الباكستانية
كيف ساهم فريق المراقبة المستقلة في تمكين الحكومة من تسريع التطورات في المرافق الصحية.
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Français
La surveillance indépendante a considérablement amélioré les établissements de santé du Pendjab, au Pakistan
Comment une équipe de surveillance indépendante a aidé à transformer la capacité du gouvernement à améliorer rapidement les établissements de santé.
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Reports
Setting a New Pace: How Punjab, Pakistan achieved unprecedented improvements in public health outcomes
Big wins for public health in Punjab, Pakistan.
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Public Health
Quick wins for health outcomes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
How management routines are helping to successfully implement public health reforms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Public Health
How granular data helped improve skilled birth attendance in Punjab, Pakistan
Leveraging existing monitoring systems to rapidly collect useful data for governments.
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Public Health
Independent monitoring dramatically improved health facilities in Punjab, Pakistan
How an independent monitoring team helped transform the Government’s ability to rapidly improve health facilities.
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Public Health
Outsourcing emergency services in Punjab, Pakistan
How Punjab saves lives with a dedicated maternal and child health ambulance service.
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Français
Utiliser la technologie mobile pour améliorer rapidement les écoles et les établissements de santé
La technologie mobile peut jouer un rôle essentiel dans l'amélioration rapide et efficace des écoles et des établissements de santé.
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