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Is Africa on Track to Reach Global COVID-19 Vaccination Targets

The below visual object shows progress toward reaching global targets (70% by mid-2022) of vaccinations against COVID-19. It shows total number of people who received at least one vaccine dose per 100 people in the total population, total number of people who received all doses prescribed by the initial vaccination protocol per 100 people in

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Price Control on Fuel in Kenya Explained and its Effect on the Economy

The pricing of Oil products is often a complex and controversial process. According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), unlike most products, oil prices are not entirely determined by supply, demand (which is inelastic) and market sentiments towards the product. Rather, supply, demand and sentiments towards future oil contracts; which are traded heavily

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How Was Life Expectancy Across Populous Countries in the World before COVID-19?

Life expectancy is an indication of the average period a person is expected to live. High quality life is a goal pursued by everyone. Living longer and having healthier conditions has become a common aspiration shared by all.  Various studies and research have been conducted across the globe to understand and identify the factors to

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Here is how to go about empirically testing data from social (media) networks using probabilistic distributions

CcHUB, as a leading social innovation hub in Africa, acquired the ability to gather and find meaning in data from social networks such as Facebook, and Twitter. This enabled us to deploy platforms that use social network analysis techniques to determine connectedness and social ties between individuals and communities. These connections provide insights that can

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SCI Trade Opportunity Index: Using Data, Technology, and Innovation to drive adoption of #AfCFTA

On May, 26, 2021, the research and development unit of Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), Design Lab launched a platform that provides unique and easy trading opportunities amongst African countries under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). SCI Trade Opportunity Index is a novel and innovative tool that measures what potential trade opportunities exist between countries,

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Is the World on Track to Achieve SDG 4 by 2030?

“Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for self-respect”. In 2015, the UN member states agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals aim to create a world of dignity for all and include a goal on education i.e. ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities

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How is COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Africa Progressing? Here are the numbers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), everyone worldwide who could benefit from a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine should have access to it as quickly as possible, starting with those at highest risk of serious disease or death. Through the COVAX program, two billion doses are expected to be delivered in 190 countries in

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