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Globally, there is a recurring discourse that higher education systems need to transform. In South Africa, this discourse is articulated in the post-apartheid agenda of redress and equity. Before 1994, higher education w...

Abstract Ghana’s Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy, introduced in 2017, represents one of Africa’s most ambitious efforts to democratize secondary education. By abolishing tuition and related costs for all studen...

Abstract Historical analogies recur in leaders’ discourse during crises as policymakers rely on familiar frameworks to navigate complex foreign-policy decisions and to create a sense of continuity amid unprecedented ch...

Urban informality and climate change pose significant challenges for urban planning in rapidly growing cities in the Global South. This study conducts a qualitative content analysis of 45 spatial planning instruments add...

Abstract Background Pharmacy First (PF) was launched in the National Health Service in England in January 2024, and an evaluation of PF was commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The aim of ...

The integration of nutritional interventions, including food-based strategies and evidence-based supplementation, into occupational health and community development represents an unexplored policy imperative for addressi...

IntroductionGender equity remains a central issue in contemporary research and public policy, shaped by structural, cultural, and institutional inequalities. Despite increased academic attention, the field continues to e...

This study analyzes the effectiveness of implementing Bandar Lampung City Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2022 on drainage systems, particularly the application of Biopore Infiltration Holes (BRH), and evaluates it through ...

Background: Policies, strategies and plans of most South African municipalities are not aligned with the realities and interests of communities and do not consider the disadvantaged backgrounds of communities, with plan...

There is widespread agreement among scholars that the “geo-dirigiste turn” in the EU and the resurgent spirit of industrial policymaking have thus far only served the interests of core countries, thereby reinforcing ...

Approximately 20% of Nigerians experience a mental health condition, yet fewer than 10% receive minimally adequate care. This scoping review synthesises the development, implementation and outcomes of mental health polic...

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine perceptions of policy by nurses through metaphors. Method: This is a descriptive study. The study sample included 424 nurses working in Turkey. The data were collected online u...

The rapid increase in electric-vehicle (EV) adoption across emerging economies is challenged by weak-grid conditions, high ambient temperatures, and limited investment capacity, making conventional charging infrastructur...

IntroductionGreen finance has emerged as a critical mechanism for enhancing corporate environmental performance (CEP) and achieving global sustainability goals. However, the effectiveness of green finance may be influenc...

How the role of health technology assessment (HTA) agencies in relation to medical technologies (MedTech) is framed in the literature reflects and influences governance, shaping perceptions and guiding decisions. We iden...

Context and Background: Over the past thirty years, institutional restricting, decentralization, legal reforms, and significant administrative modernization initiatives have all had a significant impact on Malawi’s ...

Objectives To synthesise existing qualitative and conceptual literature on the implementation, ethical considerations and policy implications of Medical Assistance in Dying for Mental Disorder as a Sole Underlying Medica...

This study explores the complex interaction between sustainable urban mobility and transition management, focusing on the critical role of integrated governance and organizational change in improving metropolitan tra...

Contemporary economic trends have underscored the critical role of small businesses, whose development is considered essential to a country's overall economic progress. Reflecting this recognition, the Government of Geor...

Abstract The rapid growth of ultra-processed food (UPF) production, marketing, and consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is driving dietary shifts linked to obesity and other diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCD...

Countries in Southern Africa have taken efforts to implement inclusive education. While policies exist and some efforts are made around inclusion in schools, limited attention has been given to the work required of teach...

Abstract Background Thalassemia is the most prevalent single-gene disorder in Sri Lanka, imposing a significant socioeconomic and healthcare burden. Early carrier detection is essential for genetic counselling and the pr...

The literature on the European Union’s (EU) industrial policy turn has convincingly explained the origins of this paradigmatic shift. However, less is known about how these policies play out on the ground and how membe...