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Rewarding social development
Rewarding poor households directly with financial support for performing certain actions is a popular social welfare programme in Latin America. Through detailed impact...
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Guarding against Podoconiosis
Podoconiosis is a tropical disease common in the highland areas of Africa, India, and Central America. It causes painful swelling in the feet and lower legs following...
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Disease-resistant crops
Pearl millet is a staple crop for populations throughout Africa and South Asia. Every year it suffers extensive crop losses due to the disease downy mildew. This leads to...
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Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is the UK’s leading global charitable foundation supporting scientists and researchers. Wellcome will provide up to £5 billion on research between 2015...
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Natural Environment Research Council
NERC is the driving force of investment in environmental science. Their leading research, skills and infrastructure help solve major issues and bring benefits to the UK, such...
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Medical Research Council
MRC is at the forefront of scientific discovery to improve human health. Their scientists tackle some of the greatest health problems facing humanity in the 21st century, from...
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Government Office for Science
GO Science advises the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, to ensure that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic...
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
EPSRC is the main funding agency for engineering and physical sciences research. Their portfolio covers a vast range of fields from healthcare technologies to structural...
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Economic and Social Research Council
ESRC is the UK’s largest organisation for funding research on economic and social issues. They support independent, high quality research which has an impact on business,...
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Department of Health & Social Care
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for...