Wow, this is amazing! 👏👏👏 Such skills are critical in helping Kenya put data at the centre of decisionmaking, which is critical in Kenya’s path towards #UHC @Afidep #Evidence4Development #Evi4Dev

#IamAPHRC was pleased to participate in the @Evi4DevCon. Through panel sessions, oral presentations, and stakeholder engagements, the team contributed to critical conversations on Africa’s development agenda, drawing from APHRC’s work in research, capacity strengthening, data science, policy engagement, and advocacy. The Center’s representatives highlighted APHRC’s commitment to advancing research capacity through @CARTAfrica, translating data into actionable insights for advocacy, and supporting locally driven solutions such as the Catalyze Impact Initiative. They also emphasized the importance of building equitable and impactful data ecosystems, championing African leadership, ethical data governance, and institutional models responsive to the continent’s unique needs. Special thanks to @AFIDEP, @NEPAD_Agency, @SciforAfrica, partners, speakers, and contributors for making the conference possible. #WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC #CARTAImpact #Evidence4Development #EvidenceForAfrica #DataForDevelopment @NEPAD_Agency @Afidep @SciforAfrica @CHReaDKenya @AHRIDA_ @MawazoInstitute @CKyobutungi @amveyange @EvelynGitau @DrOpiyoOwili @FlorahKarimi @Liz_Kimani @DMdiarafa @Waithaka_KE @Lynnmukuhi @agnes_kiragga @DMwanga @Bontichy @gaye01 @Mikes_Kocholla @mirre02 @cygubicko @isammygh @christineger22 Swipe through the thread for photos and video highlights

#Kenya Night at #Evi4Dev2025! We experienced the best of Kenya 🇰🇪 #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Agenda2063 @NEPAD_Agency @SciforAfrica @Afidep

Africa must scale up investment in science, technology, and innovation to secure food systems – LUANAR Vice Chancellor Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, has urged African countries to scale up investments in science, technology, and innovation (STI) to transform agriculture and strengthen food security systems across the continent. Speaking during a session on aligning national and regional STI policies with the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2034) in Nairobi, Kenya, today, Professor Kaunda said Africa has made progress in applying technology to agricultural development but still lags in key investments that would drive long-term sustainability and innovation. “Africa has made strides in technology advancement in relation to agriculture and food security, but we need to invest more,” said Kaunda. “At LUANAR, our research which ranges from crop genetics and breeding to embracing the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, naturally aligns with STISA 2034, which has also placed Agriculture as number one priority”. #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs #STI #EIP #EIDM @Evi4DevCon @NEPAD_Agency @MastercardFdn @melindagates @SciforAfrica @EkaundaKaunda luanar.ac.mw/luanar/news_det…

The inaugural #Evidence4Development Conference in Nairobi has officially ended. Over three days, the event sparked powerful deliberations, fostered new partnerships, and sparked a renewed commitment to #STI and #EIP in Africa’s development.  Thank you to all who made it a success. We extend sincere appreciations to our co-conveners (@AUDA-NEPAD and @SFA, partners and participants who made the event a huge success. See you in 2027! #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs #STI #EIP #EIDM #AfricaDevelopment #InnovationAfrica

The Secretary to the Cabinet of Kenya (@SectoCabinet_KE) emphasised the need to bridge the gap between citizen feedback and government action. Speaking at a panel discussion hosted by Afrobarometer at the Evidence for Development Conference (@Evi4DevCon) in Kenya, Mrs Mercy Wanjau called for more inclusive platforms to ensure all voices and perspectives are heard in policymaking. The conference was convened by @Afidep, @NEPAD_Agency, and @science4africa. #VoicesAfrica #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #AfricaDevelopment

The first session of Day 3 on “The Status of Innovation in Africa: Where Did We Succeed, Where Did We Fail?” at the #Evidence4Development Conference explored Africa’s innovation landscape, highlighting key successes in sectors such as agriculture and health.

#Evi4Dev2025 has been packed with thought-provoking discussions on Africa’s development. Delve into some of them focusing on innovative financing and citizen participation: bit.ly/4iS5esY #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Agenda2063 #SDGs  #STI #EIP

The #Evidence4Development Conference has inspired us to walk the talk in building #AfricaWeWant. With unity & action, we’re driving #Agenda2063 & #SDGs forward. Let’s innovate, collaborate, and lead! 🌍✨ #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #STI #EIP #EIDM #AfricaDevelopment

Dr @roseoronje, Chair of the #Evidence4Development Conference and @Afidep Director of Public Policy and Knowledge Translation, shares what the public should take away from the conference. Watch: bit.ly/3RXbyod

AFIDEP’s 2025–2030 Strategy is a bold commitment to evidence-driven change towards Africa’s socio-economic transformation. Listen to statements from the unveiling at the #Evidence4Development Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Read AFIDEP’s new strategy here: bit.ly/4m4A3xF #AFIDEP2030 #EvidenceForImpact

Chief Economist for @WorldBankAfrica charges African governments to deliver high quality services and opportunities for their citizens if they want to grow regionally and domestically. He was speaking at a panel discussion hosted by Afrobarometer at the Evidence for Development Conference (@Evi4DevCon) in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference was convened by @Afidep, @NEPAD_Agency, and @science4africa to help center data, evidence, and innovation in Africa’s development efforts in order to accelerate progress towards the realisation of the Agenda 2063 and the SDGs 2030 Agenda. #VoicesAfrica #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #AfricaDevelopment

AFIDEP and @ppd_aro through Advance Domestic Health Financing project today led a panel discussion at the ongoing #Evi4DevConference in Nairobi, focusing on strategies to optimise domestic health financing for improved healthcare delivery in Africa. During the session, AFIDEP’s Jackson Otieno pointed out that addressing inefficiencies in Africa’s healthcare workforce alone could unlock an estimated US$3–4 billion annually. These savings could be redirected towards enhancing the quality of healthcare across the continent. The session was chaired by Patrick Mugirwa from the Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office (@ppd_aro ) and moderated by @DrCleopatraKama, Senior Fellow at AFIDEP. The panel featured: ➡️ Dr Daniel Mwai, Presidential Economic Advisor (Kenya) ➡️ Mr. Patrick Zimpita, Principal Secretary for Economic Planning and Development at Malawi’s Ministry of Finance ➡️ Mr Kwame Owino (@IEAKwame), CEO of the Institute of Economic Affairs (@IEAKenya) ➡️ Prof. John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, Executive Director of the African Health Economics and Policy Association (@AfHEA_Africa ) and ➡️ Dr Bona Mukosha Chitah, Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Zambia (@UnzaOfficial). Read more: bit.ly/4iWJM6n #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs   #STI #EIP #EIDM #AfricaDevelopment #InnovationAfrica

#Evi4Dev2025 – Plenary Session 14 spotlighted the need to reduce aid reliance, with experts urging use of health taxes and #AI to boost domestic health financing. Read more: bit.ly/3SvlFk9 #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs

Day 1 of #Evi4Dev2025 focused on the challenges and opportunities to generate and translate scientific research towards an #AfricaWeWant. Watch the highlights, and read on: bit.ly/4d23lbQ #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Agenda2063

🚀 Congratulations to @AFIDEP on the successful launch of #AFIDEPStrategy2030!A bold vision in #Africa, aligning with #Agenda2063 & #SDGs. Excited to see how this will advance #STI, #EIP, #EIDM & drive #InnovationAfrica! 👏 #Evidence4Development #Evi4Dev2025

Starting off this morning with a plenary panel on optimizing domestic financing of Africa’s development - answering the Q: with huge public debts & declined aid, where will countries find money for development? #Evidence4Development Conference ⁦@Afidep⁩ ⁦

At #Evi4Dev2025, there is a palpable desire to accelerate Africa’s journey towards a knowledge-based, innovation-driven future. Read the press release: bit.ly/3YwMQPa #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs #STI #EIP #EIDM

#Evi4Dev2025 – Plenary, Session 10 Harnessing AI and digital innovations to accelerate Agenda 2063 progress #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs #STI #EIP #EIDM #AfricaDevelopment #InnovationAfrica

#Evi4Dev2025 – Plenary, Session 2 examining opportunities to integrate the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2034 into national development agendas #Evidence4Development #Evi4DevConference #Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs #STI #EIP #EIDM #AfricaDevelopment