Centre for Social Research - CSR - University of Malawi

The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Centre for Social Research (CSR), is joining the global campaign themed “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future” by sharing findings from its recently ISPF British Academy, AMR funded project titled “Confronting Antimicrobial Resistance in Malawian Poultry Farming: Policy and Practice in Lilongwe.”

As part of this commemoration, CSR will host an open seminar, with full details provided on the
accompanying flier

We’re excited to launch the CSR Newsletter called The Research Connect!
In this introductory issue, you’ll get to know CSR: who we are and what we do. We also introduce some of our collaborators and highlight members of the CSR team, among other interesting reads. Enjoy, and be on the lookout for our newsletter every four months!

Download here!!!
https://csrunima.mw/publications/newsletters

Afrobarometer public-attitude surveys have been tracking citizen engagement on the continent for 25 years. This year’s African Insights report, the second in an annual series on high-priority topics, draws on data spanning the past decade, including the latest round of nationally representative surveys in 39 countries, representing the views of more than three-fourths of the continent’s population.

The analysis focuses on key indicators of citizen engagement: Voting, political party affiliation, political discussion, attending community meetings, joining with others to raise an issue, contacting leaders, and protesting.

The hybrid launch event will feature:

A keynote address by Prof. E. Gyimah-Boadi, Afrobarometer Co-founder and Emeritus Board Chair
A presentation of the report’s key findings by Rorisang Lekalake, Afrobarometer Senior Analyst and Methodologist
A panel discussion with researchers, policy actors, and civil society leaders, moderated by Bernard Avle, General Manager of Ghana’s Citi FM and Citi TV
Confirmed panelists include:

– Haja Ramatulai Wurie (Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone)

– Sy Mamabolo (Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral Commission of South Africa)

– Audrey Gadzekpo (Emeritus Professor of Communications and Board Chair of CDD-Ghana)

– Farida Bemba Nabourema (Director of the Katutu Civil Rights Center)

Follow it on https://bit.ly/44qNgZC

Join us tomorrow as we present our Afrobarometer Round 10 Survey findings on the Political Landscape and Corruption. Click the following link to follow the discussion live on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83127022725

Children aged 3-4 need at least 11,500 steps daily for healthy growth, according to evidence from the SUNRISE Study across 17 countries. Using step counting as an affordable and effective method, the study highlights how physical activity is key to early childhood development.

This global research emphasizes the importance of physical activity for children’s health worldwide.

Read more: https://buff.ly/3OhFYQ0

Prevalence and Correlates of Adherence to the Global Total Physical Activity Guideline Based on Step Counting Among 3- to 4-Year-Olds: Evidence From SUNRISE Pilot Studies From 17 Countries Background: There is limited evidence from globally diverse samples on the prevalence and correlates of meeting the global guideline of 180 minutes per day of total physical activity (TPA) among 3- to 4-year-olds. Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 797 (49.2% girls) 3- to 4-year-olds from 17 m...

We're excited to host the Scoping Study Research Workshop for the "Lifting Barriers: Educating Boys for Gender Equality" project! Led by UNESCO and supported by Equimundo, the University of East Anglia, the Cambodia Development Resources Institute, and the Center for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children, this initiative is funded by the KIX-GPE through the International Development Research Centre.

This project tackles challenges facing boys in education, addressing harmful masculine gender norms that can lead to school disengagement. Through gender-transformative teaching, tailored learning materials, and capacity building for educational staff, the project aims to foster inclusive education systems that equally support both boys and girls. Together, we’re working to create a brighter, more equitable future!

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