The EarlyWarning4IGAD initiative co-funded by the EU and supported by UNDRR is strengthening impact-based early warning systems in the IGAD region by integrating exposure and vulnerability data into flood and drought forecasting...

The new MAPS newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the project’s research lines and introduces the 40 junior researchers awarded MAPS scholarships. It also includes updates on ongoing activities, capacity-building...

This brief presents the work of WETEC, a WYDE | Women's Leadership grantee in Kenya, supported under the WYDE | Women’s Leadership programme, funded by the European Union and led by UN Women. This project aims to strengthen the...

Over the past decade, digital surveillance targeting journalists has shifted from scattered, state-run monitoring to a full-fledged commercial industry that spans continents. This study, commissioned by the International...

Strengthening Political Party Regulation and Inclusion in Kenya New report highlights progress in regulatory frameworks, digitalisation and incentives for inclusive political participation A new country report developed under the...

Comparative analysis of Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone provides key insights into regulatory frameworks, inclusion and regional cooperation A new set of reports developed under the WYDE Political Parties project offers a...

The study explores the role of digital tools in enhancing democracy across Africa, focusing on four countries: Benin, Kenya, Senegal, and Tunisia. It examines how civic tech initiatives, such as Ushahidi, PesaCheck, and Al Bawsala...

The document discusses how news organizations can prepare for and withstand crises, particularly in the digital age and in environments affected by political instability, natural disasters, and public health emergencies like the...

The report highlights the nation's growing digital threats, including cyberattacks, mis/disinformation, online harassment, AI manipulation, and financial fraud. Despite impressive digital advances, such as high internet...