Overview
Health and humanitarian supply chains in Africa face significant challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, political instability, and frequent natural disasters. These issues create obstacles in delivering essential medicines and aid to remote areas, with disruptions like stockouts, customs delays, and logistical bottlenecks worsening the situation. Weak governance, corruption, and limited funding further hinder effective supply chain management. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration across governments, NGOs, and the private sector to improve resilience, coordination, and access to healthcare and humanitarian services.
What We Do
AISCR conducts research to improve the efficiency, transparency, and resilience of health and humanitarian supply chains. Through stakeholder engagement and data collection, we identify key challenges and integrate innovative technologies like blockchain and AI to optimize logistics, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance last-mile delivery. Our solutions aim to ensure reliable access to critical health and humanitarian supplies.
Key Research Topics
- Last-Mile Delivery: Improving access and efficiency of delivery in remote areas.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Enhancing preparedness for disruptions like pandemics and disasters.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for health and aid products.
- Technology Solutions: Leveraging data and technology for better supply chain visibility and decision-making.
- Partnerships & Collaboration: Strengthening coordination among governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
- Ethical Sourcing: Promoting transparency, fair labor, and social responsibility in supply chains.
- Policy Analysis: Advocating for policy reforms to improve supply chain resilience and access to services.