The grant, which is awarded annually and supports one month of full-time work, is designed to help Lund University researchers prepare strong applications for future funding and contribute to impactful studies with a focus on the South Asia region.
Riya Raphael, A Deep Dive into Waste Management and Informal Labor
The project, titled "Valuing Waste and Value of Waste: Contestations and Collaborations between Waste Pickers and Producers" takes a close look at how informal waste pickers and producers interact within evolving waste management systems in South Asia, particularly in India. Raphael aims to uncover how the social, ecological, and economic value of waste is negotiated and contested in these relationships. The research sheds light on critical issues, such as the impact of policies like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and explores how waste pickers' labor fits into the push for sustainability and market-driven waste solutions.
Riya Raphael is a Lecturer at the Department of Gender Studies and Department of Sociology, Lund University.
Sanjib Saha, Improving Dementia Care in South Asia
The project "Expanding SENSE-Cog: Implementing a Culturally Adapted Sensory Support Intervention for People with Dementia in South Asia" aims to enhance knowledge, awareness and practice for dementia among healthcare professionals in South Asia. Dementia care in the region faces unique challenges due to limited resources and cultural factors. Sanjib Saha plans to run a multi-country study in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, testing how sensory support interventions - such as improving hearing and vision for people with dementia - can enhance quality of life for patients and reduce caregiver stress.
Sanjib Saha is an Associate Researcher at the Health Economics Unit, Department of Clinical Science, Lund University.
