Local knowledge for local challenges

From secret diseases in south Asia to plant-based healers in west Africa, last week's Publishers for Development conference had plenty of stories and examples of how local research, based on global and local knowledge, is making a difference to local issues.

Alcohol use is one of the major causes of head injuries in Nepal

Head injuries can be fatal, particularly if the assailant intentionally targets the victim to cause maximum damage. A recent study...

Socio economic factors influence low birth weights in Nepal

According to research, 27% of all children born in Nepal have low birth weight and over three-quarters of the new...

Slum children face high risk of diarrhoea in Nepal

Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of child mortality in developing countries. Two million children die of diarrhoea in...

Research into climate change is vital in countries that are on the frontline of feeling its effects

Strong local research and knowledge systems are vital in tackling local and global problems, and a great example of this is in tackling climate change. Siân Harris looks at a few of the ways that INASP has been supporting Southern environmental research and its use in policy.

Research paints grim picture of domestic violence against women in Nepal’s lowlands

Nepal has one of the highest rates of domestic violence against women in the world as it is just emerging...

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