In addition to core research, Bixby has special projects that address complex multifactorial population issues and development challenges.
The OASIS Initiative
Looming and multifactorial challenges face the Sahel, the semiarid and impoverished geographical zone that spans across the African continent. The Bixby Center launched an initiative to devise and pursue interdisciplinary solutions focusing on girls’ education and empowerment, natural resources, and family planning. In particular, strategies to address population pressures and agricultural adaptations have been prioritized.