Experts and research teams from across West Africa and beyond convened in Accra for the West Africa Regional Workshop, held from August 8-9, 2023, under the “Women RISE Initiative.” The workshop, jointly organized by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and disproportionate impact on informal sectors worldwide, particularly on the livelihoods of vulnerable populations. In Ghana, female bushmeat traders, whose economic activities operate at the intersection of environmental, cultural, and health challenges, have faced significant socio-economic disruptions. These preliminary findings are drawn from research currently being conducted by
Accra, Ghana – The CBCR Ghana research team recently concluded a fruitful visit to York University in Canada, further strengthening their collaborative partnership under the IDRC Women RISE initiative. The team, led by Professor Yaa Ntiamoa Baidu, Professor Joseph Mensah, and Dr. Emmanuel A. Odame, engaged in productive discussions with various departments at York University,