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Research Reports

Detailed findings, analysis, and insights from our research on gene drive technologies and stakeholder engagement across Africa.

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2023 Annual Project Progress Report

Comprehensive overview of project activities, achievements, and stakeholder engagements during 2023. Includes detailed analysis of research outcomes and future directions.

March 2023 45 pages En, Fr 1,245 downloads
Technical Report
Gene Drive Technology 845 views
Technical Assessment of Gene Drive Technologies

Technical evaluation of current gene drive approaches and their potential applications for malaria control. Includes risk assessment frameworks.

July 2023 38 pages
Survey Report
Stakeholder Engagement 720 views
Stakeholder Survey Results and Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of stakeholder opinions, concerns, and recommendations about gene drive technologies across African regions.

October 2023 52 pages
Policy Report
Regulatory Framework 632 views
Policy Recommendations for Gene Drive Research

Recommendations for national and regional policy development to govern gene drive research and potential implementation in Africa.

December 2023 42 pages
Academic Output

Publications

Peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and working papers presenting the scientific and policy implications of our research on gene drive technologies.

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African Stakeholder Perspectives

Comprehensive study of stakeholder engagement across African countries regarding gene drive technologies for malaria control.

Omondi P., et al. May 2023

African Journal of Biotechnology, 15(2), 45-58

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Regulatory Frameworks in Africa

Analysis of existing regulatory frameworks and recommendations for improvements to govern gene drive applications.

Diallo M., et al. August 2023

African Academy of Sciences Policy Series No. 8

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Capacity Building for Gene Drive

Assessment of current capacity and recommendations for strengthening African research institutions in gene drive technologies.

Njoroge J., et al. November 2023

African Union Research Working Paper Series

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Ethics of Gene Drive Mosquito Release

Analysis of ethical considerations around field trials and potential deployment of gene drive mosquitoes in malaria-endemic regions.

Barro N., et al. December 2023

Journal of Medical Ethics and Global Health, 9(3), 112-125

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Vector Control Integration Strategies

Technical evaluation of integrating gene drive technologies with existing vector control interventions for malaria control.

Mensah K., et al. January 2024

Pan-African Mosquito Control Association

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Community Engagement Approaches

Best practices and lessons learned from community engagement activities related to gene drive research across different contexts.

Touré Y., et al. September 2023

African Vector Control Conference 2023, Nairobi

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Engaging videos, animations, and visual materials that explain complex concepts related to gene drive technologies and malaria control.

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Trends in Malaria Burden in Africa
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Animation explaining the current malaria burden and impact across African countries, highlighting high-risk areas, seasonal patterns, and long-term trends. This animation provides key statistics and visual maps of malaria distribution.

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Gene Drive Technologies

Animation explaining how gene drive technologies work to control mosquito populations.

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Stakeholder Engagement

Animation explaining the importance of stakeholder engagement in gene drive research.

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Regulatory Considerations

Animation explaining the regulatory frameworks relevant to gene drive technologies.

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Community Perspectives

Interviews with community members about their views on gene drive technologies.

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Building African Expertise

Developing technical capacity among African researchers and institutions through training and collaborative research.

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Facilitating inclusive conversations across diverse stakeholder groups to ensure responsible research and development.

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Informing regulatory frameworks and governance structures for gene drive technologies through evidence-based research.