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Health Systems Research Initiative call 4 - Providing evidence to strengthen health systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

22 November 2016 News

Launched in 2013 this programme will generate world class and cutting-edge research that addresses key questions on strengthening and improving health systems in developing countries. Following an excellent response to this programme from the research community, funding has now been secured for an annual call under this initiative until 2021.

Fairtrade rings boosting jewellery sales

18 November 2016 Case study

Research into ethically produced jewellery has opened a new market in jewellery retail, led to a £200,000 increase in annual turnover, and improved working conditions and the environmental impact of gold mining.