Despite growing urgency and increasing investment in climate interventions, building a strong evidence base remains a challenge. Join us next week for the second session of our Evidence Dialogues on Climate Action series co-convened with What Works Climate Solutions. The discussion will examine the structural, institutional, and cultural factors that shape the supply and use of rigorous climate evidence. 📅 18 June 2026 🕑 10-11 am EST 🔗 Register now 👉 bit.ly/4efqKHU Together, our panel will explore: 1. Why rigorous climate evaluation is often difficult to conduct 2. How pressures for rapid action influence evidence generation 3. The challenges of measuring long-term and context-specific climate outcomes 4, What it will take to build stronger political, financial, and institutional support for climate evidence #ClimateAction #EvidenceUse #ClimateEvaluation #EvidenceForDevelopment #ImpactEvaluation #ClimatePolicy #EvidenceDialogues

Today, Nkululeko Tshabalala represented PACE at the IGU-CGE Conference 2026, contributing to important discussions on the future of evidence-informed decision-making #EIDM and its role in addressing poverty and inequality. Drawing on PACE's experience as a knowledge broker, Nkululeko reflected on the challenges posed by fragmented evidence ecosystems and how these can limit evidence use and slow real-world impact. The discussions also explored the future of evidence synthesis in the age of AI, highlighting the importance of adaptation and innovation in strengthening EIDM approaches. A key theme throughout the conversation was that successful evidence-informed decision-making requires meaningful engagement from a range of stakeholders, including decision-makers, practitioners, researchers, and affected communities. Building trust and fostering strong relationships remain essential for creating sustainable and institutionalised evidence use. We are proud to contribute to these global conversations and to continue advancing evidence use that supports better decisions and improved outcomes across Africa. #IGUCGE2026 #EvidenceInformedDecisionMaking #EIDM #KnowledgeBrokering #EvidenceUse #PublicPolicy #ResearchImpact #PACE #EvidenceForDevelopment

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. As part of our commitment to expanding knowledge production and strengthening research capacity, IGHD, in partnership with the Catholic University of Guinea-Bissau, in March, 2026, supported a three-day training workshop for 12 enumerators and 4 field supervisors who will contribute to a national Research Capacity Assessment in Guinea-Bissau. Led by IGHD's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Associate, Dr. Almakio Phiri, the training equipped participants with practical skills in ethical research practices, data collection, interviewing techniques and digital research tools, laying the groundwork for the generation of high-quality evidence to inform future #health and #development priorities. This initiative reflects our broader vision for 2026 and beyond: strengthening local research ecosystems, building institutional capacity, and ensuring that countries have the skills, systems, and evidence needed to shape their own development agendas. Through partnerships with universities, researchers, policymakers, and communities, we're working to promote research excellence, evidence-informed decision-making, and sustainable development outcomes across Guinea-Bissau and beyond. We are grateful to the Catholic University of Guinea-Bissau, Dr. Magda Robalo , and all participants whose commitment and enthusiasm are helping build a stronger future for research and innovation in Guinea-Bissau. #IGHD #ResearchCapacity #CapacityBuilding #GuineaBissau #GlobalHealth #EvidenceForDevelopment #KnowledgeProduction #ResearchEcosystems

Ahead of the Northern Region #GCM stakeholders’ briefing on June 3, Simba Ghana engaged the Northern RCC to strengthen coordination and regional ownership of the report ahead of the national launch in June. #GCM #SimbaGhana #EvidenceForDevelopment

African governments have repeatedly pledged their dedication to ensuring good health and well-being for all citizens, acknowledging that robust health systems form the backbone of sustainable development. However, even after two decades of advancement, universal health coverage (UHC) continues to elude a significant number of countries across the continent. AFIDEP co-convenes the Africa at @WorldBankGroup / International Monetary Fund (@IMFNews) Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington DC. Our Senior Research & Policy Analyst, Nurudeen Alhassan, Ph.D., joins leading voices to elevate African perspectives in global discourse—driving policy commitment and action toward increased financing, greater efficiency, and more equitable access to public services and resources that improve lives. Learn more: afidep.org/event/afidep-co-h… #AfricaAtWorldBankSpringMeetings2026 #HealthFinancing #AfricaTransformation #UHC #EvidenceForDevelopment #WorldBank #IMF #ADHF

Under the theme Accelerating Africa’s Transformation, AFIDEP’s Director, Human Capital Development, Dr Naa Dodua Dodoo, will deliver opening remarks at a high-level Panel 3 dialogue on strengthening Africa’s development and health financing agenda. As demographic pressures intensify and climate change drives new health risks, the question of how African countries mobilise, allocate, prioritise, and sustain financing for health remains central to the continent’s transformation. The session will explore practical strategies for strengthening and sustaining health financing systems across Africa, including how governments, development partners, and the private sector can collaborate to scale effective models, reduce constraints, and unlock more sustainable financing pathways. Health financing is not a technical footnote — it determines who gets care, when, and at what quality. This is precisely why AFIDEP’s work matters. By bridging the gap between research and policy, we support governments and institutions to make informed, impactful decisions that strengthen health systems and advance sustainable development across Africa. Learn more: afidep.org/event/afidep-co-h… #AfricaAtWorldBankSpringMeetings2026 #HealthFinancing #AfricaTransformation #UHC #EvidenceForDevelopment #WorldBank #IMF #ADHF

As demographic pressures intensify and climate change drives new health risks, the question of how African countries mobilise, allocate, prioritise, and sustain financing for health remains central to the continent’s transformation. At the @WorldBankGroup /IMF (@IMFNews) Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington Plaza, Grand Ballroom B&C, Washington, D.C., co-convened by AFIDEP, our Board Chair, Elizabeth Lule, will join global policymakers and leading voices as a session speaker in a high-level Panel 3 discussion on: “Rethinking Health Financing in Africa — Unlocking Sustainable Pathways for Health Systems Resilience.” The session spotlights practical strategies for strengthening and sustaining health financing systems across Africa. It will explore how governments, development partners, and the private sector can work together to scale effective models, reduce systemic constraints, and unlock more sustainable approaches to health financing. Health financing is not a technical footnote — it determines who gets care, when, and at what quality. By co-convening this high-level dialogue, AFIDEP reaffirms its commitment to translating research into action, elevating African voices in global policy spaces, and shaping the decisions that will define health outcomes for generations to come. Learn more about our work: afidep.org #AfricaAtWorldBankSpringMeetings2026 #HealthFinancing #AfricaTransformation #UHC #EvidenceForDevelopment #WorldBank #IMF #ADHF

Africa's population is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 and with it, a substantial surge in demand for health services. Yet, current financing levels remain critically insufficient to meet this growing need, leaving health systems under mounting pressure. That is the conversation we need to be having at the highest levels of global policymaking. AFIDEP is proud to join Nkafu Policy Institute, AUDA NEPAD, Afrobarometer, and the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation as they all convene the @WorldBankGroup / IMF (@IMFNews) Spring Meetings 2026. 📅 April 15, 2026 📍 Washington Plaza, Grand Ballroom B&C — Washington, D.C. 🎯 Theme: Accelerating Africa's Transformation Panel 3 — Rethinking Health Financing in Africa: Unlocking Sustainable Pathways for Health Systems Resilience. This panel will explore innovative and durable financing solutions that can withstand political instability, economic uncertainty, shifting global aid landscapes, and climate shocks — building health systems that truly endure. For over two decades, governments across the continent have pledged to deliver quality healthcare for all. Yet, universal health coverage (UHC) remains out of reach for millions; not for lack of commitment, but for lack of sustainable, resilient financing. For more information, visit: afidep.org/event/afidep-co-h… #AfricaAtWorldBankSpringMeetings2026 #HealthFinancing #AfricaTransformation #UHC #EvidenceForDevelopment #WorldBank

On Friday, April 10, the Evidence for Development (E4D) project of the Center successfully concluded a 2-day intensive capacity-building training in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for District Assembly Planning Officers from all nine districts in the Oti Region. The workshop strengthened participants’ M&E competencies, sharpened their data collection and reporting practices, and enhanced their ability to effectively track development projects from inception through to impact. By equipping frontline planning officers with the right tools and frameworks, E4D continues to invest in the people responsible for translating development plans into tangible, measurable outcomes at the district level. #CDDGhana #EvidenceForDevelopment #LocalGovernance

🌍 3ie's Development Evidence Portal #DEP just hit 530 studies at Q4 2025 — a 64% jump from Q2 2025. 440 published in 2025 alone. Every single one is manually reviewed for quality. Free. Open. Trusted. 👉 developmentevidence.3ieimpac… #ImpactEvaluation #EvidenceForDevelopment #3ie

Dr Eliya Zulu, Executive Director of AFIDEP, will join policymakers and stakeholders at the 2026 Malawi State of the Nation Address, taking place today at the Parliament Building, Capital Hill in Lilongwe. The address will be delivered by H.E. Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi, outlining national priorities and the country’s development agenda. AFIDEP remains committed to advancing evidence-informed policymaking in support of Malawi’s progress. #SONA2026 #DevelopmentPartners #AFIDEP #EvidenceForDevelopment

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞! CDD-Ghana is convening a 2-day Evidence for Development (E4D) review and planning meeting with district and CSO partners from October 16–17, 2025. The meeting aims to reflect on 2024–2025 activities and discuss strategic goals for 2025–2026. The E4D project strengthens the capacity of policy actors to access and use relevant data and evidence to inform policy decisions that improve social development outcomes at the subnational level. This initiative is implemented by CDD-Ghana with support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. #CDDghana #E4D #EvidenceForDevelopment #LocalGovernance

Get ready for the second half of the year! Our August #AENnewsletter is out: shorturl.at/Su2K9. Featuring @AndreaElanga on the #AENManifesto, a new partnership between @ICED_THINKTANK and @AIRInforms for evidence-based initiatives in #Africa, and reflections from this year's #AELA winners. We welcome Ifeoma Malo, co-founder and CEO of @Cleantechhubng, as the #AENspotlight. Passionate about evidence-based decision-making, she joined the Network. With experience in renewable energy at Clean Technology Hub, she's seen data-driven policies transform communities. Through #AEN, she aims to bridge the research-practice gap, promoting sustainable, inclusive development across #Africa. #AfricaLovesEvidence #EvidenceForDevelopment #EvidenceMatters #InformingPolicy

This month's #AENnewsletter is out: shorturl.at/pGojE. We highlight key reflections from the Evidence to Action Conference 2025, Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation, and the 2025 Africa Evidence Summit. Collaboration, innovation, and inclusive governance are key to Africa's development. In the #AENspotlight, we feature Ousmane Sanon, our newest #AENmember. A postgraduate economics researcher, Ousmane specialises in econometrics, behavioural economics, and policy evaluation, translating complex theories into practical insights for evidence-based policymaking. We warmly welcome @i4policy to the #AEN. This partnership will advance evidence-informed policymaking across #Africa, leveraging i4Policy's focus on inclusive, bottom-up policy development and digital tools for evidence access. We look forward to collaborating and advancing participatory, evidence-informed policymaking. Join us in celebrating this partnership and the exciting work ahead. #AfricaLovesEvidence #Collaboration #DigitalTools #EvidenceForDevelopment #EvidenceInformedPolicy #EvidenceMatters #InnovationForPolicy #LeaveNoOneBehind #OnlyTogether #PartnershipGoals

Join the conversation! The Development Impact Summit is from 26 to 27 August in Accra, Ghana: shorturl.at/oqqsI. Organised by @diwa_gimpa, the theme is "Advancing Evidence-Informed Policymaking for Sustainable Development in West Africa." Need visa or logistics help? Contact rotoo@gimpa.edu.gh. #EvidenceForDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #WestAfrica #Policymaking #DevelopmentImpact #DIWA2024

Celebrating innovation in Africa! A big congratulations to Fabio Bezerra, emerging leader winner of the Africa Evidence Leadership Award 2025. As Director of DMEAL at @ForAfrikaOrg, Fabio's groundbreaking measurement framework is revolutionising evidence production in African development contexts. Thank you to all the #AENmembers who voted. #AfricanDevelopmentSolutions #EmergingLeadersInAction #EvidenceForDevelopment #SustainableLivelihoodsIndex #ImpactMeasurementMatters #AfricaEvidenceLeadership #LocallyLedSolutions

We're proud to see @FCDOResearch spotlighting our Transformational Change methodology. This framework tracks how research drives real-world impact. Learn more about our case studies from🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇺🇬 Uganda & 🇬🇭 Ghana 🔗grtd.fcdo.gov.uk/igc-introdu… #EvidenceForDevelopment

Mohammed Awal, Research Manager at CDD-Ghana, will speak at this year’s Evidence to Action (E2A 2025) Conference. Held under the theme “Advancing Participatory Governance for Sustainable Development in Africa,” the conference brings together key actors from across the continent to explore how evidence can be used to strengthen governance, accountability, and inclusive development. The event takes place tomorrow, July 18, at 11:45 AM, at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon. #E2A2025 #EvidenceForDevelopment

CARTA at #Evi4Dev2025! @Waithaka_KE will be sharing how CARTA is building a critical mass of researchers driving change across Africa. With investments at both the individual and institutional levels, CARTA is strengthening research capacity across Africa, supporting African scholars to lead change, and helping universities enhance the quality and structure of their PhD programs. @aphrc @SciforAfrica @Evi4DevCon @Afidep @CKyobutungi @KarimiFlorah @CavensK #CARTAimpact #Evi4Dev #EvidenceForDevelopment #IamAPHRC

Are you attending the #Evi4Dev Conference? Join Session 17 on May 7 at 11:00 am (EAT), as #IamAPHRC's @Waithaka_KE contributes to the conversation on 'Using Evidence to Inform Educational Policy for Development'. Her presentation showcases how building a critical mass of African researchers is transforming research and higher education in Africa, drawing from the @CARTAfrica program that is co-led by APHRC & @wits. #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica #CARTAimpact #EvidenceForDevelopment @NEPAD_Agency @Afidep @SciforAfrica @CKyobutungi @amveyange @FlorahKarimi @DrOpiyoOwili @DMdiarafa