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📊 Unlocking long-term impact: The power of ex-post evaluations in Market Systems Development (MSD) 🔎 Through MSA's partnership with Feed the Future Market Systems and Partnerships (MSP) and DAI, we’ve leveraged ex-post evaluations to uncover the long-term impacts of MSD interventions after project closure. Our latest synthesis brief highlights and visualizes key findings from ex-post studies in Ghana and Senegal. A few takeaways to consider: 🕒 Systemic change takes time – Often building on earlier successes over many years, with the majority of results emerging later in the project lifecycle. ✔️ Trust is essential – Building trust among market actors is fundamental for sustaining long-term changes in market relationships. 🎯 Focus on core market drivers – Addressing market failures leads to longer-lasting, systemic change rather than short-term fixes like asset subsidies. Check out the full brief to learn what outcomes endured, what fell short, and how much scale and benefit was achieved for target populations. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4GzB_qi More ex-post insights will be released in early 2026 with findings from Bangladesh, the DRC, and Mozambique! Thank you to Ben Fowler, Marrium Khan, and Khaled Khan at MSA for compiling this brief, conducted through USAID’s Feed the Future Market Systems and Partnerships (MSP) Activity led by DAI. The ex-post series is overseen at MSP by Anna Garloch, and the series benefits greatly from the support of a technical advisory committee Kristin O'Planick at USAID/REFS, Rachel Shah at Mercy Corps, and Tatiana Pulido in USAID’s PSE Hub. #ExPost #SystemsChange #GlobalDev

During this year's Africa Evidence Network (AEN) Evidence Week, Andrea Elanga, communications officer at eBASE Africa, attended a webinar that brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across the region to explore how evidence is used in decision-making. This blog covers highlights from the workshop, including discussions on: —Key institutions and actors driving evidence generation and sharing in West Africa —Challenges like resource limitations and accessibility of evidence —Opportunities to strengthen regional partnerships and amplify the impact of research They found it particularly fascinating to see how local and regional initiatives are building a more interconnected evidence network in West Africa, paving the way for stronger, evidence-informed policy. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edwhXN9C

On this episode, our second-ever guest on #DDwithMaqC, Dr Catherine Kyobutungi, Executive Director of African Population and Health Research Center, discusses the challenges and strategies for their successful fundraising as part of a sustainable model for institutional growth, ensuring continuity and success in research endeavours in Africa. Highlights: 💡 Funding is a significant challenge for African institutions when the government doesn't allocate money for research. 💡 Organizations working on research, policy, and practice spend significant time fundraising, which is not compensated (or any allocated budget). 💡 Despite the time-consuming nature of fundraising, achieving a high success rate (around 66% for African Population and Health Research Center ) in terms of successful applications is possible. 💡 Success in research funding depends on building people, teams, and (ideas) projects that work well together. 💡 Understanding your competitive advantage is crucial in grant applications. These and more such nuggets will be featured in The Lives, Times, & Chapters of Luminaries Making Good Happen in Africa, a book with reflections from Leaders and Practitioners in the Development & Social Impact Ecosystem. launching on the 26th of Sept 2024. Stay tuned for more details. Watch Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi' s full Story here: https://bit.ly/4dKhJFb #Research #Funding #Investment #Innovation #DDAt5 #DevelopmentDynamics #DrCatherineKyobutungi #DDwithMaqC

Growing Investments in Evaluation: 11th AfrEA Evaluation Conference in Kigali, Rwanda I attended the recent Evaluation conference in Kigali, Rwanda, organized by the Africa Evaluation Association (AfREA). It was an enriching and enlightening experience that provided profound insights into the evolving landscape of evaluation practices across Africa. It was an opportunity to engage with diverse experts and practitioners, fostering a deeper understanding of innovative approaches, persistent challenges, and promising opportunities within the realm of evaluation on the continent. One of the key takeaways from the conference was the recognition of the increasing investment in evaluation initiatives across Africa. Governments, international organizations, and NGOs increasingly prioritize evaluation as a crucial component of evidence-based decision-making processes. This growing commitment reflects a broader acknowledgment of the importance of rigorous evaluation in enhancing accountability, improving program effectiveness, and ultimately driving sustainable development outcomes. Overall, my participation in the Evaluation conference in Kigali was informative and inspiring, reaffirming my dedication to contributing to the advancement of monitoring and evaluation practices. #AfricaEvaluationAssociation #EvaluationInAfrica #MonitoringAndEvaluation

📣 Save the Date: Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference – Nairobi, May 2025 Theme: Optimising the Role of Data, Evidence, and Innovations in Africa’s Efforts to Create Wealth, Empower Citizens, and Foster Responsive and Inclusive Governance With latest progress reports by the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) noting we are off track in meeting regional and global targets of development agendas, now is the time to centre research, data, and innovations to accelerate progress. The #Evi4Dev Conference brings together government officials, researchers, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, and the media to deliberate on the status of science, technology and innovation (STI) and evidence-informed policymaking (EIP) in Africa, and how these can support in the implementation of the AU Agenda 2063 and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Mawazo is pleased to be a partner for the Evi4Dev Conference in May 2025, and looks forward to thought-provoking discussions and concerted efforts during and after the conference to ensure no one is left behind as we thrive for Africa’s socioeconomic transformation. The conference is organised by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, in partnership with ACED, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), IDinsight, The Mawazo Institute, #SpeakUpAfrica, and Strathmore University. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O4855i

If you are a business owner or a decision maker, you need to know how 2025 is going to pan out, and we Veriv Africa have provided three scenarios. Today is a good day to read the Veriv Africa 2025 outlook for Nigeria here: https://lnkd.in/dAK2vgzF

CRADI March Recap 📆The month of March was truly exciting for all of us at Crest Research and Development Institute as we worked alongside organizations and communities to provide evidence to inform decision-making, build the capacity of others, in line with our practice areas of Research, Training, and Partnerships. Here's a quick look at some of our key activities: Data collection to provide evidence for informed decision-making: In March, CRADI conducted data collection for the IOM COMPASS Project across six states: Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Edo to generate evidence on the linkage between internal trafficking and labor migration. This data will be used to inform crucial programs and policies for vulnerable populations. Furthermore, CRADI organized a refresher training for her enumerators as part of the activities in a holistic evaluation of the project "The Resourcing Change Phase II," a project that strengthens Women's Rights Organizations (WROs) in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS). CRADI staff engaged in data collection to assess the project across four fronts: program evaluation, outcome harvest, organizational capacity assessments, and value for money. The findings from this study will also provide women's rights organizations, Women for Women International along with her partners and donors, with evidence to make informed decisions. 📈Training and Building Local Expertise: In the past month, CRADI delivered a Capacity Strengthening Program for staff of the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). This program equipped staff with the knowledge and skills to develop and manage a robust Humanitarian Sector Database, improving disaster response and resource allocation. 📍Mapping of Organizations: In March, CRADI also supported the Promoting Local Response Capacity and Partnership (PLRCAP) initiative to map the organizations working in the Northwest states of Nigeria, including their program activities, access, capacity strengths, and challenges to both populate the Hubs database and provide recommendations for future capacity strengthening programs. These activities are just a glimpse of CRADI's ongoing work, and it show our commitment to providing data for development, building capacity, and advancing positive change. We're excited about the possibilities April holds! Stay tuned for more updates. 📻 #CRADIMarchRecap #DataForDevelopment

To say our comms team has been on fire this year would be an understatement 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 Here is yet another product from the dynamic PEC 2.0 folks - The Just Released APHRC News Issue 3: 'Stories of Change: The Wins and Strides' is here! This issue celebrates the work shaping Africa's future - as told by our research, policy and capacity strengthening teams in Nairobi and Dakar. Read about: ✅ Setting up our biomedical lab  ✅Community-driven climate resilience  ✅GFGP-certification for African universities ✅ Working with a community radio Etc..... Read it here: https://lnkd.in/duuWG2Hm #WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC African Population and Health Research Center Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Anthony Mveyange Ann Waithaka, DipCIPR, MCIPR, MPRSK Chao Shete William Sila Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Sokhna Thiam

🎥 As we look back on #9thAfricaWaterWeek, Olufunke Cofie our Africa Director for Research Impact at IWMI, shares her insights and key takeaways in this video. #OneCGIAR

Last month's webinar provided enlightening insights into the current situation in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania regarding data protection. One interesting fact about the legal status of Tanzania's Data Protection Law is that it was initially written in Kiswahili and later translated into English. This means that both versions of the statute must be consulted. On the other hand, Uganda's Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has effectively used social media to enhance public awareness. Their efforts to inform citizens about their right to privacy, as well as the existence of the law and its implications, have made a significant impact in the country. Kenya has also made strides in this area. From the outset, the implementation of the Data Protection Law has required companies, organizations, and any entity that collects, controls, or uses personal data to strictly adhere to the legal requirements. I am looking forward to the case study from West Africa. Through the insights shared by the speaker, I hope to gain a clearer understanding of the current status and identify what improvements can be made to enhance Africa's efforts in data privacy and protection. The webinar is free, so please join us and let’s learn together!. Here is the link: :https://lnkd.in/dUmngjcU APLA-Association of Privacy Lawyers in Africa| Kityo Martin| Penninah Noreen| Glacielar Wayua| Personal Data Protection Office, Uganda (PDPO)| Tanzania Privacy Professionals’ Association (TPPA)| Daniellah Akampwera