Covid-19 Project Webinars

From Research to Action in Zambia: Insights on Covid-19 Vulnerabilities and Economic Impact

This is the first of two webinars that focus on the results of the first GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey and ZIPAR research and how those results can be translated into actionable governmental change in Zambia. This webinar pays particular attention to Covid-19 vulnerabilities and aid, and economic impact.

Speakers:

• Professor Ellen Lust, Director of the Governance and Local Development Institute.
• Marja Hinfelaar, Director of Research and Programs at the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR).
• Caesar Cheelo, Senior research fellow at the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) and Associate executive director at SAIPAR.

Related Publications:

• Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Hinfelaar, Marja; Dulani, Boniface; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19: Vulnerabilities and Aid.” The First GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey in Zambia. https://prezi.com/i/2mhbca2qqqye/covidvulnerabilities_zambia/ 
• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Hinfelaar, Marja; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Dulani, Boniface; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19: Economic Impact” The First GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey in Zambia. https://prezi.com/i/aox1ybhfeb3o/zambia-economicimpact/ 

From Research to Action in Zambia: Covid-19 Insights on Health and Stigma

This is the second of two webinars that focus on the results of the first GLD-SAIPAR COVID-19 Survey and Zambart research, and how those results can be translated into actionable governmental change in Zambia. This webinar pays particular attention to COVID-19 stigma and health challenges. 

Overview:

1. Context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia by Marja Hinfelaar
2. Survey findings by Ellen Lust
3. Zambart Study: Community Response to COVID-19 in an urban Zambian community by Musonda Simwinga
4. Zambart Study: Key Findings and Implications by Ginny Bond
5. Q&A
6. Looking ahead: From Research to Action

Speakers:

• Professor Ellen Lust, Director of the Governance and Local Development Institute.
• Marja Hinfelaar, Director of Research and Programmes at the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR).
• Musonda Simwinga, Deputy Director of Qualitative Research at Zambart.
• Virginia Bond, Head of Social Science Unit and Professional Development at Zambart.

Related Publications

• Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Hinfelaar, Marja; Dulani, Boniface; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19: Fears.” The First GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey in Zambia. https://prezi.com/i/fbdzlzkwgbm4/covidfears_zambia/ 
• Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Hinfelaar, Marja; Dulani, Boniface; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19: Precautionary Behaviours.” The First GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey in Zambia. https://prezi.com/i/aynaqaizijgq/covid-report-zambia-precautionary-behaviors/ 
• Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Hinfelaar, Marja; Dulani, Boniface; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19: Response to Illness.” The First GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey in Zambia. https://prezi.com/i/2sif8qfjqzed/responsetoillness_zambia/ 
• Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Bergman, Jennifer; Hinfelaar, Marja; Lust, Ellen; Metheney, Erica; 2021. “Community Restrictions.” Drawing on data from: Lust, Ellen (PI); Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Hinfelaar, Marja; Metheney, Erica. The Second GLD-SAIPAR Covid-19 Survey in Zambia. https://prezi.com/i/hjmupsq3_weq/communityrestrictions_zambia2/ 

Insights for Malawi's New Government from the First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey

This webinar focuses on the results of our First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 survey and how those results can be translated to actionable change under the new Malawian government. The webinar was held on July 8, 2020. 

Speakers:

• Professor Ellen Lust, Director of the Governance and Local Development Institution.
• Dr. Boniface Dulani, Director of the Institute for Public Opinion and Research Malawi.
• Dr. Henry Chingaipe, Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Social Empowerment.
• Dr. Wezi Msisha, ScD. Public Health Specialist.

Related Publications

• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Dulani, Boniface; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19 Trust in Authorities.” The First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey in Malawi. https://prezi.com/i/fictzn6qgmjb/trustinauthorities/?fbclid=IwAR0dBSwWQleQz5pZdfxwUzPo5qUel_9wfu4boDRLmxvu4ZW3S3CmTcYegM0 
• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Dulani, Boniface; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19 Fears.” The First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey in Malawi. https://prezi.com/i/ffmbdzpiuou0/covidfears/ 
• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Dulani, Boniface; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19 Economic Impact” The First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey in Malawi. https://prezi.com/i/h-c1u1woudcc/economicimpact/ 
• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Dulani, Boniface; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19 Response to Illness.” The First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey in Malawi. https://prezi.com/i/lhys7xanqiw3/responsetoillness/?fbclid=IwAR1sRnP0TwWdYxKHm_x_oU4lVc9sGJM47EuLxb2wgle5TicJMXMEMX1TzTU 
• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Dulani, Boniface; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19 Vulnerabilities.” The First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey in Malawi. https://prezi.com/i/view/9ldkgMCm5fIuxVSW2f7b?fbclid=IwAR1m7pZH80Ym3wKrcM2uOdoTPHVlaDmI456Kc8mwnZtsG5Q6SThql0Gtnx4 
• Metheney, Erica; Lust, Ellen; Dulani, Boniface; Ahsan Jansson, Cecilia; Ferree, Karen; Harris, Adam; Kao, Kristen. 2020. “Covid-19 Social Restrictions.” The First GLD-IPOR Covid-19 Survey in Malawi. https://prezi.com/i/6mz6zmtkfdxe/socialreactions/