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This case describes the successful introduction of the Hib vaccine into the national immunization programs of Chile and the Gambia respectively during the 1990’s. Both programs led to significant reductions in the disease from 90% in Chile to virtual elimination in The Gambia. This case study is part of Millions Saved, a collection of case studies produced by the Center for Global Development that describes successful examples of large-scale efforts to improve health in low-…

This case examines the waste management system in Accra, Ghana. Markedly, it studies the Abokobi open dump, a large open dump approximately one kilometer in diameter, which receives over 8,150 tons of waste per month. Considering the global burden of waste is already large and forecasted to increase, and uncollected waste is a significant public health hazard, this case emphasizes the need to discuss strategies and actions to reduce the amount of solid waste produced…

These country profiles from Climate Action Tracker describe progress towards globally agreed aims of holding global warming below 2◦C while pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5◦. Profiles feature the country’s rating on climate action—from “critically insufficient” to “1.5◦C Paris Agreement Compatible”—and provide a rationale for the rating. Users can explore a country’s current pledges and targets, policies and actions, net-zero targets, and underlying assumptions. Data from country profiles are available for download. Climate Action Tracker, an…