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Partnership & Research Development Fund 2014

2014 PRDF Projects

14 projects funded across food security, mining, education, and health.

Surveillance and monitoring of food security for Africa

Food Security
PI: Dr Ranil Coorey (Curtin) | Partners: Ghana, Makerere, Nairobi, Pretoria
Drafted major research proposal for a robust food safety surveillance system in poultry meat production.

Where does your food come from? Food supply & trade

Trade & Agriculture
PI: Dr Joel Negin (Sydney) | Partners: Makerere, Pretoria
Influencing policy levers for urban households to promote healthier diets and sustainable health systems.

Mining for a Healthier Community

Mining & Health
PI: Dr Helen Macdonald (UCT) | Partners: Mauritius, Melbourne, UQ, ANU, Adelaide
Developing strategies for implementation of health rights for mining populations and public education.

Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Law and Economics

Economics
PI: Dr Emmanuel Laryea (Monash) | Partners: Ghana, Nairobi, Murdoch
Evaluating the success and failure of SEZs as a strategy for effective economic development.

21st Century Skills: Rapid e-Learning Tools

Education
PI: A/Prof Mohammad Issack Santally (Mauritius) | Partners: Makerere, Curtin
Equipping educators with ICT skills through a new online Postgraduate professional learning program.

Master of Biosafety Joint Development Project

Biosafety
PI: A/Prof Andrew Drinnan (Melbourne) | Partners: Ghana, Nairobi
Establishing a sustainable Master of Biosafety program to train professionals for sub-Saharan Africa.