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The Weaponization of Famine is a Losing Game in Tigray

Cole Baker, Research Fellow, Resource, Environment and Energy Policy Lab May 21, 2021

This article explores the tactical and strategic incentives and disincentives for the use of famine in the ethnic conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia. Historically, Tigray has been a case study for how the intentional use of famine leads to increased instability and the revolt of an individual ethnic group against the central government. After examining the historical context and the modern-day political intricacies that ultimately led to the recent Tigray ethnic conflict, this article examines the tactical incentives and strategic repercussions of the use of famine by the Ethiopian federal government in the Tigray conflict—ultimately illustrating the consequences of the use of famine as a weapon of war in Tigray.

Artificial Intelligence in the Modern World: Sub-Saharan African Perspective

Wesli Turner, MSc, Lab Director, and Dr. John Bosco Nizeiman, Senior Research Fellow, Leadership & Governance Policy Lab April 27, 2021

The increasing use of digital technologies has created a more connected world. However, African nations are experiencing knowledge gaps and inadequate digital infrastructures. While investment in tech companies in Africa has surged since 2018, it could decrease if the continent does not develop the capacity necessary for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in line with its global counterparts. States must define artificial intelligence, invest in research and infrastructure, as well as establish legislative policy frameworks to guide the development and investment in AI. This article analyzes the role of AI in Sub-Saharan Africa and the challenges faced in the adoption of AI. It then proffers policy recommendations based on this analysis.

How Efficient Cook Stoves Can Improve the Environment and Women’s Health

Miriam Dangasuk, Research Fellow, Resource, Environment and Energy Policy Lab April 13, 2021

The World Bank estimates that a cumulative 40 million worker years are wasted annually on gathering fuelwood for use in traditional cookstoves. This work is largely done by women, and it prevents them from otherwise using their free time for income-generating activities or schoolwork. Moreover, in many African countries, women and children spend hours cooking on these traditional cookstoves, which has led to poor health outcomes. Thus, emphasis needs to be put into the adoption and usage of improved cookstoves.

High Level Conference on the Sahel, February 2018 Credit: EEAS European External Action Service

Corruption in Africa – A Double Threat in the Fight Against COVID-19

Apungwa Cornelius Ntabe, Research Associate, African Political Economy Policy Lab June 15, 2021

The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented strain on public health systems and decimated economies, lives, and livelihoods. The distribution of cash grants and significant amounts of money flowing through global financial systems in the form of debt relief, loans from multilateral institutions, and government stimulus packages have been wrought with irregularities, some due to the weak underlying infrastructure necessary for distribution and others due to corruption. The paper argues for the establishment of anti-corruption hotlines and public campaigns by governments to raise awareness of the risks and consequences of corruption. Urgent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic should not come at the expense of continued corruption.

An Anopheles mosquito, the most common means of transmission of malaria (credit: Pixabay)

Beyond COVID-19: Diseases that Plague Africa

Amanda Betag, Research Fellow, African Political Economy Policy Lab June 10, 2021

COVID-19 has affected nations worldwide, and Africa has been no exception. However, the focus cannot be removed from other diseases that continue to plague millions of African citizens. Prevention and treatment programs for malaria, tuberculosis (TB), and HIV/AIDS have been severely affected due to the increased attention on fighting the pandemic, leaving these diseases the ability to run rampant. This article reviews recent research that estimates the total impact of the reduction in programs targeted at these other diseases.

The Weaponization of Famine is a Losing Game in Tigray

Cole Baker, Research Fellow, Resource, Environment and Energy Policy Lab May 21, 2021

PUBLICATIONS

The Weaponization of Famine is a Losing Game in Tigray

Artificial Intelligence in the Modern World: Sub-Saharan African Perspective

How Efficient Cook Stoves Can Improve the Environment and Women’s Health

Corruption in Africa – A Double Threat in the Fight Against COVID-19

Beyond COVID-19: Diseases that Plague Africa

The Weaponization of Famine is a Losing Game in Tigray

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