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Ep.44 The impact of COVID-19 on the education sector; A discussion with policy makers in Lagos State

June 24, 2020 Uncategorized feranmistepup 0

At the inception of the coronavirus outbreak, no one could have imagined that Nigeria would have over 20,000 confirmed cases and over 500 deaths. Moreso, no one could have been prepared for the ensuing closure of all schools nationwide that has led to a major disruption in the academic calendar. What challenges have the public […]

Story Telling As a Tool to Change Negative Behaviours and Normal Practices That Drive Corruption

June 12, 2020 Uncategorized feranmistepup 1

I believe that story telling has a strong potential to change attitudes and behaviours of children against corruption as well as encourage them to act with integrity. – Onyinye Ough, Executive Director, Step Up Nigeria I believe that story telling has a strong potential to change attitudes and behaviours of children against corruption as well […]

Ep.43 Will efforts to improve infrastructure transparency contribute towards an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

June 11, 2020 Uncategorized feranmistepup 0

On episode 43 of our podcast, we discuss the extent to which infrastructure transparency will help improve countries’ response to the coronavirus pandemic. We considered emerging risks to infrastructure transparency, key lessons nations can learn about the importance of infrastructure transparency, and what must be done to prevent corruption in the management of the current […]