Publishing in Africa

This two-part article is a sequel to a two-part paper published in Logos in 2008–2009. It provides a round-up of the current situation of the book industry in Africa today (primarily that in English-speaking sub-Saharan Africa), together with a brief review of the activities of the various organizations that have supported African publishing over the years. Part 1 examines the persistent failure of African governments to support their book industries and public libraries in a tangible and positive fashion. It reviews the current status of book development councils in Africa, the unsatisfactory progress in establishing national book policies, the challenges of generating book industry data, and the opportunities presented to African publishers by the new digital environment. An Appendix provides a list of conferences, meetings, and seminars on publishing and book development held in Africa between 1968 and 2019. Part 2 of this article will appear in Logos, 30 (4).

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Leadership Training for 21st Century Librarians Using INELI-SSAf Model as a Case Study

Advances in Library and Information Science - Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-1116-9.ch005 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 75-88

Author(s):

Rachel Ronke Ojo

Keyword(s):

21St Century ◽

Leadership Training ◽

Time Management ◽

Public Libraries ◽

Leadership Skills ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

New Ideas ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Gates Foundation

Leadership is an integral aspect of successful organisations including libraries. Helping librarians to acquire leadership skills in order to adroitly navigate libraries through 21st century changes and challenges of the information environment is crucial. INELI (International Network for Emerging Library Innovators) was birthed globally as an initiative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to provide young leaders in public libraries across the world the opportunities to connect, learn, and explore new ideas and services that can transform their communities. INELI Sub-Saharan Africa (INELI-SSAf), an offshoot of the initiative for African public librarians, is a leadership training program with the primary objectives of exposing participants to concepts and practices about innovative information services in current times and assisting them to create within and across border networks for peer leaning. The topics taught include time management, advocacy, data management, smart risks, and innovations in libraries. (INELI SSAf is run by African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)).

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Developing a New Technical Strategy for Rail Infrastructure in Low-Income Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11164319 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (16) ◽

pp. 4319 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Blumenfeld ◽

Wemakor ◽

Azzouz ◽

Roberts

Keyword(s):

South Asia ◽

Low Income ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

Current Status ◽

Future Performance ◽

Rail Infrastructure ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

19Th And 20Th Century ◽

Economic Constraints

Low-income countries (LICs) in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are investing in new railway lines to replace deteriorated infrastructure from the 19th and 20th century. These actions, despite financial and economic constraints, have been justified in common visions of continent-wide efficient networks to cope with the demands of growing populations. However, most of the recent rail infrastructure projects are driven by international suppliers’ preferences and financing rather than creating railways that match the requirements of interoperable regional networks. This paper therefore explores the current status of rail infrastructure in these LICs and the operational performance achieved to understand specific capability gaps in each regional network. Drawing from the experience of European countries in transforming regional future visions into applied research, a technical strategy for rail infrastructure in LICs is proposed. The strategy captures the key capabilities to be addressed in order to achieve future performance goals, while emphasizing the need for emerging technologies to be used in fit-for-purpose solutions. It is envisioned that the strategy will provide the basis for the development of continental technical strategy programs with specific technology roadmaps towards a common goal.

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Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Advantages and Challenges of HPV Vaccination

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines6030061 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 61 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Eleanor Black ◽

Robyn Richmond

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Current Status ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Incidence And Mortality ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Ssa Countries

Cervical cancer is a critical public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where it is the second leading cause of cancer among women and the leading cause of female cancer deaths. Incidence and mortality rates are substantially higher than in high-income countries with population-based screening programs, yet implementing screening programs in SSA has so far proven to be challenging due to financial, logistical, and sociocultural factors. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective approach for primary prevention of cervical cancer and presents an opportunity to reduce the burden from cervical cancer in SSA. With a number of SSA countries now eligible for Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) support for vaccine introduction, it is timely to consider the factors that impede and facilitate implementation of vaccine programs in SSA. This article describes epidemiological features of cervical cancer in SSA and the current status of HPV vaccine implementation in SSA countries. Rwanda’s experience of achieving high vaccination coverage in their national HPV immunization program is used as a case study to explore effective approaches to the design and implementation of HPV vaccination programs in SSA. Key factors in Rwanda’s successful implementation included government ownership and support for the program, school-based delivery, social mobilization, and strategies for reaching out-of-school girls. These findings might usefully be applied to other SSA countries planning for HPV vaccination.

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The wild dog—Africa's vanishing carnivore

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s0030605300034165 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 137-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

John H. Fanshawe ◽

Lory H. Frame ◽

Joshua R. Ginsberg

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Current Status ◽

Lycaon Pictus ◽

Term Survival ◽

African Wild Dog ◽

The Status ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Wild Dog

This paper presents a synopsis of the current status and distribution of the African wild dog Lycaon pictus, outlines reasons for its decline and discusses recommendations to halt or reverse this decline. A recent review of the status of the species provides evidence that it has disappeared or is in decline throughout its range (sub-Saharan Africa). Relict populations with little or no chance of long-term survival are found in several countries including Algeria and Senegal. Countries believed to contain potentially viable populations are, from north to south, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa (only the Kruger National Park).

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Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Promises and Challenges of HPV Vaccination

10.20944/preprints201807.0217.v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Eleanor Black ◽

Robyn Richmond

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Current Status ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Vaccination Programs ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Incidence And Mortality ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Ssa Countries

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), cervical cancer is a critical public health issue; it is the second leading cause of cancer among women and the leading cause of female cancer deaths. Incidence and mortality rates are substantially higher than in high-income countries with population-based screening programs, yet implementing screening programs in SSA has so far proven to be challenging due to financial, logistical and sociocultural factors. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective approach for primary prevention of cervical cancer and presents an opportunity to reduce the burden from cervical cancer in SSA. With a number of SSA countries now eligible for GAVI support for vaccine introduction, it is timely to consider the factors that impede and facilitate implementation of vaccine programs in SSA. This article reviews the epidemiological and clinical features of cervical cancer in SSA and describes the current status of HPV vaccine implementation in SSA countries. The review considers the challenges that will need to be addressed, and effective approaches to the design and implementation of HPV vaccination programs, using Rwanda as a case study. The review aims to provide suggestions and guidance to those involved in the development and implementation of HPV vaccination programs in SSA.

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Biomedical prevention: what is the current status?

Asian Biomedicine ◽

10.2478/abm-2010-0089 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 679-682

Author(s):

David D. Celentano ◽

Wendy W. Davis ◽

Chris C. Beyrer

Keyword(s):

Male Circumcision ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Current Status ◽

Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Biomedical Hiv Prevention ◽

Hiv Prevention Strategies ◽

Biomedical Prevention ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis

Abstract Biomedical HIV prevention strategies for primary or secondary prevention of HIV transmission can be seen as an adjunct to behavioral prevention approaches. These interventions include vaccination, female controlled vaginal microbicides, male circumcision, treatment of sexually transmitted infections that cause genital ulceration, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). This article reviews results from recent randomized controlled trials of novel biomedical prevention approaches and discusses interpretation of the results. The only intervention consistently demonstrating reductions in HIV transmission was adult male circumcision in Sub-Saharan Africa. Results of PREP trials will be available in the next several years.

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Women’s and Gender Studies in English-Speaking Sub-Saharan Africa

Gender & Society ◽

10.1177/0891243204269188 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 685-714 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

Akosua Adomako Ampofo ◽

Josephine Beoku-Betts ◽

Wairimu Ngaruiya Njambi ◽

Mary Osirim

Keyword(s):

Gender Studies ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Women's And Gender Studies ◽

English Speaking ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

And Gender ◽

Women’S And Gender Studies

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Urbanisation and ecosystem services in sub-Saharan Africa: Current status and scenarios

Landscape and Urban Planning ◽

10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.09.008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 180 ◽

pp. 247-248

Author(s):

Stephan Pauleit ◽

Sarah Lindley ◽

Sarel Cilliers ◽

Charlie Shackleton

Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Current Status ◽

Sub Saharan

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Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Tanzania: Current Status and Challenges

Journal of Tropical Medicine ◽

10.1155/2018/4239646 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Semvua B. Kilonzo ◽

Daniel W. Gunda ◽

Bonaventura C. T. Mpondo ◽

Fatma A. Bakshi ◽

Hyasinta Jaka

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Current Status ◽

Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Resource Limited ◽

B Virus ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Management Challenge

Hepatitis B is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world with high prevalence in most of sub-Saharan Africa countries. The complexity in its diagnosis and treatment poses a significant management challenge in the resource-limited settings including Tanzania, where most of the tests and drugs are either unavailable or unaffordable. This mini review aims at demonstrating the current status of the disease in the country and discussing the concomitant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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