Global Health Publications
Afghanistan, Against the Odds: A Demographic Surprise
May 11, 2012A new survey finds that Afghanistan and Pakistan are on surprisingly similar demographic paths. Demographer Elizabeth Leahy Madsen says this is good news for Afghanistan, but not for Pakistan, where efforts to meet family planning needs have fallen short. more
After the Disaster: Rebuilding Communities
Mar 29, 2012This report draws from the dialogue and seminar papers shared at an April 2011 meeting co-hosted by the Wilson Center and the Fetzer Institute to explore how best to respond to disasters. Highlighting the complex nature of disaster response and exploring ways to overcome the inherent tension between those responding to disasters and the local community, the discussion centered on how to identify the strengths of a community and use technology to better engage the local community and provide effective, sustainable relief. more
Issue 22: Coffee and Community: Combining Agribusiness and Health in Rwanda
Jul 12, 2011Author Irene Kitzantides describes the SPREAD Project's integration of agribusiness development with community health care and education, including family planning, in Rwanda. more
Issue 23: To Live With the Sea: Reproductive Health Care and Marine Conservation in Madagascar
Jul 12, 2011Blue Ventures' Vik Mohan, Rebecca Hill, and Alasdair Harris argue that their integrated approach, which combines reproductive health with conservation measures in Madagascar, offers communities--and the marine environment on which they depend--the best possible chances of survival. more
ECSP Report 7: Bibliography
Jul 07, 2011The guide lists by theme literature that has come to the attention of ECSP in the past year on population, environmental change, and security issues. more
National Intelligence Estimate: The Global Infectious Disease Threat and Its Implications for the United States
Jul 07, 2011These excerpts from a January 2000 National Intelligence Estimate highlight the rising global health threat of new and reemerging infectious diseases more
Water Stories: Expanding Opportunities in Small-Scale Water and Sanitation Projects
Jul 07, 2011This report by the Wilson Center's Navigating Peace Initiative, examines alternatives to large-scale infrastructure projects in the water and sanitation sectors. Complete report. more
Why Environmental Transformation Causes Violence: A Synthesis
Jul 07, 2011Correlations between transformation of societal-nature relationships and violent conflict are numerous. This analysis will examine the critical role of transformation regarding causation of environmental conflicts in certain areas of developing countries. more
Issue 18: Forests for the Future: Family Planning in Nepal's Terai Region
Jul 07, 2011Farmers in rural Nepal are becoming front-line stewards of the environment—and advocates for integrated population-health-environment programs. The co-authors describe a World Wildlife Fund program that combines family planning and community-based forestry within Nepal's Terai region. more
Understanding Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation
Jul 07, 2011This publication is the result of an ongoing collaboration between UNEP and ECSP, exploring the environment and security nexus. Complete report. more
