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It identifies critical gaps in coordination between the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), noting a risk that military and reactive approaches will continue to be prioritized over political and preventive diplomacy. The authors recommend establishing standard operating procedures, creating a strategic coordination unit (possibly a Chief of Staff), and harmonizing funding instruments to ensure sustainable support for conflict prevention. 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While developed countries, particularly Nordic nations, lead the index, fragile states and regions like South Asia perform poorly. The report highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly through job losses in female-dominated sectors and increased risks of intimate partner violence. Additionally, new indices for forcibly displaced women and subnational data for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United States demonstrate that national averages often conceal severe internal disparities and the compounding disadvantages of displacement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001167#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The 2021 WPS Index shows a widening gap between the highest and lowest performing countries, with Norway scoring .922 and Afghanistan scoring .278. This range is significantly wider than in 2017, when the top performer was only about twice as high as the worst.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001167#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global progress on women's inclusion, justice, and security has slowed, with the average index score rising by approximately 7 percent between 2017 and 2019, but only by about 3 percent between 2019 and 2021.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001167#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"South Asia is identified as the worst performing region in 2021, characterized by high levels of legal discrimination, intimate partner violence, and discriminatory norms, with fewer than 25% of women in paid work.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001167#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected women's employment, with estimated global losses of 5 percent for women compared to 3.9 percent for men in 2020. 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The lowest-ranking provinces are primarily in the southeast, where organized and intimate partner violence are highest.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001167#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Pakistan, provincial performance mirrors income and poverty levels, with Punjab scoring the highest (.734) and Balochistan the lowest (.194). Balochistan also reports the highest rates of both organized violence and intimate partner violence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001167#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The United States exhibits significant state-level variation, with Massachusetts scoring more than four times better than Louisiana. 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The authors provide a framework for assessing the impact of elected members (E10) through criteria of frequency, clarity, and priority of resolution language, while outlining the tactical maneuvering required to navigate P5 power dynamics and UNSC working methods.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Sweden's primary objective during its 2017–2018 UNSC term was to ensure that Women, Peace and Security (WPS) became \"core Council business,\" shifting the focus from normative thematic development to the practical implementation of existing decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Sweden's WPS strategy was explicitly linked to its feminist foreign policy, which aimed to strengthen women's rights, increase their access to resources, and improve their representation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To operationalize its goals, Sweden focused on improving the language in regular UNSC outcomes, specifically targeting mandates for peacekeeping operations and political missions to move from generic statements to actionable language.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Sweden utilized its UNSC presidency in July 2018 to advance the practice of inviting women from civil society organizations as briefers, achieving a complete male/female balance of briefers for the first time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies five types of effects an elected member (E10) can seek in the UNSC: raising visibility, championing new thematic resolutions, reshaping working methods, strengthening sanction criteria, and promoting integration into regular resolutions and statements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Sweden successfully introduced special listing criteria for sexual violence into UN sanctions regimes for Libya, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Quantitative analysis of resolutions from 2016 to 2019 shows a slight increase in the percentage of resolutions containing WPS references starting in late 2017, with a notable increase in references to participation and gender mainstreaming relative to protection.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite increased frequency, the report finds that most WPS language in resolutions remains generic and lacks specific, actionable tasks, often appearing in the preamble rather than the operative sections.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Sweden's effectiveness was bolstered by high-level political backing and the personal credibility of Foreign Minister Margot Wallström, who had previously served as the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Sweden emphasized the importance of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) on WPS over Arria Formula Meetings to prioritize an integrative approach over a campaign-driven one.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001621#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["gender mainstreaming","international law","human rights"],"geography_discussed":["Central African Republic","South Sudan","Libya","Syria","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Sudan","Iraq","Mali","Afghanistan"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study","quantitative content analysis","qualitative interview analysis"]},{"id":"seforall-000001","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/seforall-000001","title":"Global access to cooling: Regional trends","publisher":{"name":"Sustainable Energy for All","organization":"sustainable-energy-for-all"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021","source_url":"https://www.seforall.org/chilling-prospects-2021/global-access-to-cooling/regional-trends","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Cooling access gaps for the rural and urban poor grew across all analyzed regions in 2021. 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In 2019, tracked electricity finance in HICs fell to USD 32 billion, with residential access funding at only one-third of the required annual investment. Clean cooking investment has stagnated around USD 130 million annually, far below the USD 4.5 billion needed. While there is a positive shift away from fossil fuel electricity generation and an increase in private finance for clean cooking, significant gaps remain, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report advocates for increased climate resilience in infrastructure, the scaling of decentralized energy solutions, and the integration of clean cooking into national climate policies and NDCs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"seforall-000130#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Tracked finance for electricity in high-impact countries (HICs) declined by 27 percent in 2019, falling to USD 32 billion from USD 43.6 billion in 2018. 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Bilateral and multilateral development finance institution (DFI) commitments to this sector plummeted from USD 260 million in 2018 to USD 34 million in 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"seforall-000130#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Clean cooking investment is chronically underfunded, with annual tracked commitments in HICs stagnating around USD 130 million between 2015 and 2019, far below the USD 4.5 billion annual requirement for universal access. This investment is heavily concentrated in a few countries and projects, with 70 percent of finance for Bangladesh and Kenya coming from just seven projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"seforall-000130#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Private sector investment in clean cooking reached a peak of USD 56 million in 2019, increasing from USD 32 million in 2018. 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The initiative aims to support private sector solutions that address the 'triple threat' of COVID-19, climate change-induced extreme weather, and geopolitical instability. Selected organizations will receive grants, technical assistance from a multidisciplinary mentoring facility, and networking opportunities to improve the scale and effectiveness of their funds. 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It highlights the failure of the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to explicitly address land within its transitional justice framework. Based on citizen interviews, the report finds a strong preference for restitution over compensation and communal reparations over individual ones. 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The paper highlights the 'payroll peace' logic, where bloated leadership structures are used to buy loyalty, and examines the influence of external actors including Uganda, Sudan, and the Troika (US, UK, and Norway).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001679#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The R-ARCSS creates a bloated government structure with a high ratio of officials to the population, which the author argues fails to stop the practice of 'payroll peace'—exchanging political loyalty for payment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001679#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Implementation of the R-ARCSS has been slow; by the time of writing, half of the provisions expected to be completed in the first six months had not been initiated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001679#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Two primary unresolved issues threatened the stability of the peace process leading up to February 2020: the number of states and their boundaries, and security arrangements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001679#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Security sector reform is hindered by ethnic polarization, the inclusion of opposition groups claiming inflated force numbers to gain integration rights, and a lack of funding from President Kiir.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001679#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"External actors have had mixed impacts: Uganda has used the process to protect business interests and counter Sudan's influence; Sudan's involvement was driven by oil interests and regional power; and the Troika's influence has waned due to the US withdrawing its special envoy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001679#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Uganda","Sudan","World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":[]},{"id":"issafri-002422","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-002422","title":"Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2020-08","source_url":"https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/monograph-203-3.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The monograph evaluates the African Union's (AU) 'Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020' (STGIA2020) initiative, concluding that the continent is far from achieving a conflict-free state. While the AU established coordinating structures and the 2016 Lusaka Master Roadmap, progress is hampered by conceptual confusion, institutional weaknesses, and a lack of political will among member states. The report highlights the critical role of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) proliferation, driven by foreign imports—particularly from Russia—and local craft production. It identifies governance deficits, youth unemployment, and foreign military presence as key drivers of instability. The authors recommend redefining the initiative as a multi-year programme focused on arms control and strengthening monitoring and evaluation frameworks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The 'Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020' initiative has failed to meet its primary goal, as Africa remains one of the most violent regions globally, with approximately 27,000 conflict-related deaths recorded between 2013 and 2017.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Small arms and light weapons (SALWs) are a primary driver of violence; over 40 million firearms are held by civilians in Africa, and only about 15% of these are registered.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Foreign arms imports are significant, with Russia being the largest supplier (49% of imports), and an estimated $4.6 billion in Russian weapons entering Africa annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local craft production of weapons is widespread in at least 26 African countries, with homemade guns accounting for 60% to 90% of armed robberies and banditry in West Africa.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Governance deficits and institutional corruption are major obstacles to peace; 18 African countries saw a significant deterioration in governance performance over the last decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The initiative suffers from a lack of conceptual coherence, with different AU bodies interpreting it variously as a campaign, a pool of projects, or a programme.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Institutional capacity is limited; the STGIA2020 Unit is understaffed, and key response frameworks like the African Standby Force (ASF) have not yet been deployed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political will is lacking among member states, evidenced by failures to honour financial pledges, ratify legal instruments, or secure stockpiled arms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Foreign military presence and bases in Africa are viewed as threats to national sovereignty and peace efforts, with some states leasing territory for economic gain.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The AU lacks a functional monitoring and evaluation tool, as the African Human Security Index (AHSI) has not been established, making it impossible to gauge the impact of activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002422#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["governance"],"geography_discussed":["Algeria","Morocco","Nigeria","Libya","Tunisia","Angola","Cameroon","Senegal","Sudan","South Africa","Djibouti","Russia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","implementation review"]},{"id":"issafri-000001","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-000001","title":"Impact of COVID-19 in Africa: A scenario analysis to 2030","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020-07","source_url":"https://futures.issafrica.org/special-reports/other/covid/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that COVID-19 is set to undo several years of development progress in Africa, with the economy projected to be between US$335 billion and US$617 billion smaller by 2030 compared to pre-pandemic forecasts. It highlights a severe risk of a debt crisis, significant reductions in health expenditure, and a widening gap in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly regarding extreme poverty. While Africa's youthful population may mitigate direct mortality, the report warns that indirect deaths from reduced health spending and disrupted care for diseases like HIV and malaria could be substantial. Recommendations include accelerating digitisation, improving water and sanitation (WaSH) infrastructure, and securing comprehensive debt relief.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"COVID-19 is projected to significantly shrink Africa's economy by 2030, with a loss between US$335 billion and US$617 billion relative to pre-pandemic forecasts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The pandemic is expected to increase extreme poverty; by 2030, an additional 38 to 70 million people may be classified as extremely poor, resulting in poverty rates of 35% to 37% of the total population.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"GDP per capita recovery varies by scenario: in the best-case (V) scenario, it returns to 2019 levels in 2024, while in the worst-case (L) scenario, this does not happen until 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report warns that indirect mortality caused by reduced health expenditure and hunger could exceed direct COVID-19 deaths by 2030 in the worst-case scenario.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Africa faces a severe fiscal crisis due to low tax-to-GDP ratios (13.4% in 2018) and high debt burdens, with government revenues in 2020 estimated at US$53 billion below pre-COVID forecasts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Cumulative reductions in health expenditure by 2030 are forecast to be US$135 billion in the V scenario, US$188 billion in the U scenario, and US$233 billion in the L scenario.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The pandemic is expected to hinder progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, including increasing the undernourished population to between 233 million and 247 million by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) infrastructure is a critical vulnerability, with Africa investing only 0.5% of GDP in these services.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report suggests that COVID-19 could accelerate the transition to a digital economy and renewable energy, potentially allowing Africa to leapfrog toward a more sustainable economy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-000001#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["economic growth","Sustainable Development Goals","renewable energy","economic diversity"],"geography_discussed":["Algeria","Tunisia","Mali","Sierra Leone","Nigeria","Cameroon","Chad","Sudan","Ethiopia","Kenya","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Angola","Malawi","South Africa","Mauritius"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["scenario analysis","forecasting"]},{"id":"saiia-000492","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/saiia-000492","title":"Africa’s ICT Infrastructure: Its Present and Prospects","publisher":{"name":"South African Institute of International Affairs","organization":"south-african-institute-of-international-affairs"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2020-06-26","source_url":"https://saiia.org.za/research/africas-ict-infrastructure-its-present-and-prospects/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Africa faces a significant ICT infrastructure deficit that hinders its development, requiring an estimated $3 billion annual additional investment. While the private sector has led deployment, challenges remain regarding rural access, high costs, and limited policy capacity. The document advocates for incentivising local providers, upgrading regulatory frameworks, and expanding the technical skills base to fully realise the benefits of digital transformation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Africa's ICT penetration and quality lag behind global averages, with only 26.3% of the population using the Internet in 2018, compared to a global average of 51.4%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant funding gap for ICT infrastructure on the continent; while annual commitments averaged $4 billion between 2016 and 2018, an additional $3 billion per year is needed to address the deficit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The private sector is the primary driver of ICT investment, contributing $4.8 billion of the $7.1 billion committed in 2018, though incentives for rural deployment remain limited.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Internet affordability is a major barrier, with only 10 of 45 tracked African countries meeting the standard of 1 GB of data costing 2% or less of average monthly income; the continental average cost is 7.1%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"China has become a significant player in African ICT through the Digital Silk Road initiative, with Huawei providing platforms for services like M-Pesa and investing in startups such as Palmpay and Lori Systems.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Rwanda is cited as a successful example of state-led ICT investment, having funded a backbone fibre network and established a Wholesale Open Access Network 4G LTE system via a partnership with Korea Telecom.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To improve ICT outcomes, African nations must enhance their policy capacity to ensure predictable conditions for the private sector, control interconnection fees to prevent market dominance, and expand the technical skills base for maintenance and innovation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-000492#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["digital divide"],"geography_discussed":["Rwanda","South Africa","Morocco","Sudan","Tanzania","Ghana","Algeria","Botswana","Cape Verde","Egypt","Gabon","Mauritius","Namibia","Nigeria","Tunisia","People's Republic of China"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy brief","infrastructure assessment"]},{"id":"issafri-002064","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-002064","title":"Exploring the impact of COVID-19 in Africa: a scenario analysis to 2030","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020-06-25","source_url":"https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/2020-06-25-other-covid-africa-2030.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes three economic recovery scenarios (V, U, and L-shaped) for Africa following the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that while the continent's youthful population may mitigate direct mortality, the economic shock will likely erase years of progress in poverty reduction and hinder the achievement of 2030 SDGs. The analysis emphasizes that the primary suffering will stem from economic contraction and a resulting debt crisis rather than direct virus mortality. Key recommendations include urgent debt relief, increased health spending, and investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure to build long-term resilience.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The report models three recovery scenarios for Africa's GDP growth: a V-shaped (rapid recovery in 2021), a U-shaped (recovery by 2022), and an L-shaped (recovery by 2023). The V-scenario forecasts an average growth rate of 3.2% to 2030, compared to a pre-COVID reference of 3.8%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"COVID-19 is projected to significantly increase extreme poverty (those living below US$1.90 per day). By 2030, the number of people in extreme poverty is forecast to rise from 570 million in the reference scenario to 603 million (V), 615 million (U), or 631 million (L).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Africa's youthful demographic, with a median age below 20 years, is expected to result in lower mortality rates compared to other regions, though this advantage is partially offset by high levels of comorbidity and low health system capacity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The continent faces a severe fiscal crisis due to low tax-to-GDP ratios and high debt burdens. Africa spends approximately US$40 billion annually on debt servicing, and the pandemic is likely to trigger a debt crisis or defaults in some countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Cumulative reductions in health expenditure by 2030 are forecast at US$112 billion (V), US$157 billion (U), and US$191 billion (L) relative to the reference scenario, which may increase deaths from other communicable diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Poor access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure hinders the pandemic response. In 2019, the average percentage of the African population with improved water access was 78%, compared to 96% globally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The pandemic may accelerate positive structural transformations, including the adoption of digital economies and a transition to renewable energy, as fossil fuel investments decline globally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002064#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["economic growth","Sustainable Development Goals","public health","climate finance","renewable energy","fossil fuel","economic diversity"],"geography_discussed":["South Africa","Egypt","Algeria","Morocco","Nigeria","Ghana","Tanzania","Uganda","Rwanda","Senegal","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Kenya","Ethiopia","Niger","Sudan","Angola","World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["scenario analysis","forecasting","comparative analysis"]}]}