Sophia Osawe’s Post

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

Applications for this year's Africa Evidence Week are open until 31 July. We are looking forward to your content submissions on live in-person events, live online events, pre-recorded webinars, Twitter chats, blog posts, video content, publications such as research reports, toolkits, guidelines, EIDM stories, etc., and any other digital content aligned to the objectives of the event: https://lnkd.in/dE37JENU. Join us in showcasing and promoting the state of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) on the continent, specifically highlighting the contribution of young and emerging leaders in African #EIDM. "Only together can #EIDM become a reality." #Africalovesevidence

It’s Day 2 of ACED’s Evidence Policy Action Forum! After an excellent first day of collaboration, we’re reconvening our partners to dive deeper into strategies and lessons gathered from across our network to continue enhancing evidence ecosystems in francophone Africa. Throughout the day, we’ll hear from leaders on topics ranging from building a culture of evidence-informed policies and practices in a context of socio-political changes to financing the knowledge industry and evidence policy systems in Africa. 📊 Have you had a chance to share your insights with us? You can join our discussion this week by participating in our brief survey here: bit.ly/LEEPS-survey #AfricaLEEPS #ForumEPA2024 #AfriqueFrancophone #EIDM #DonéesProbantes

Have you applied yet to participate in this year's Africa Evidence Week? You still have time to submit your content: https://lnkd.in/dE37JENU. The deadline is tomorrow, 19 July. All the activities are free to attend, and you can join from anywhere worldwide. This is a virtual week-long celebration of African evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) from 19 to 23 August. We invite you to submit live in-person events, live online events, pre-recorded webinars, Twitter chats, blog posts, video content, publications such as research reports, toolkits, guidelines, EIDM stories, etc., and any other digital content aligned to the objectives of the event. It reflects how "only together can #EIDM become a reality."

🎥 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

How is it possible to achieve profitable rural coverage? A question that deserves more than a simple answer. We will explore all aspects on February 20th. #ruralconnectivity #circulareconomy #nokia #ruralconnect #profitability #renewableenergy #satelliteconnectivity

Come and follow this thought-provoking webinar on the rural connectivity in Africa, moderated by Ismail TBER from PMP Strategy .

As I prepare to attend the 11th African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda this week, I reflect deeply on a crucial question: "Does the work I do matter?" It's a thought that haunts many of us 30th-somethings who now hold the world's future in our hands. Over the past few years my team and I at Rural Senses, have always believed that the heart of meaningful change lies in truly understanding and valuing the voices of those we aim to serve. This belief drove us to innovate—creating tools and methodologies that not only collect data but do so through a participatory approach that places communities at the center. By leveraging AI, we've transformed vast amounts of conversations into actionable insights, helping NGOs make informed decisions that resonate with the needs and values of the people. Our mission is simple: bring the 'human' back into humanitarian aid. As we share our journey at Afrea, under the theme "Technology and Innovation in Evaluation Practice in Africa," I'm eager to connect with like-minded professionals. If you're in Kigali or attending the conference, let's explore together how we can ensure our work not only matters but makes a real impact. I'm looking forward to meaningful conversations on leveraging AI for sustainable development, ensuring data continuity, and utilizing data for decision-making. Let's meet in Kigali and make our work matter more than ever.

#WatchLive Day 1 - Sixth Africa Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum 21 April 2024, 9:00 AM +3 GMT 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3YjbrYa The Sixth Africa Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum (ARSTIF) will be held from 21 to 22 April 2024 in a hybrid format in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year's theme is titled "Effective Delivery of Innovative Science and Technology Solutions to Reinforce the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063, and to Eradicate Poverty in Africa." The forum is a pre-event preceding the 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10), which will be held from April 17th to April 25th in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  The overall objective of the forum is to conduct the regional follow-up and review of progress made, in order to identify potential mechanisms and measures that countries can deploy to scale up actions, facilitate peer learning, and advance transformative solutions to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the goals of Agenda 2063 #Innovation #Science #TechnologySolutions #Technology #Agenda2030 #Agenda2063

Our July #AENnewsletter is out: https://lnkd.in/gSbZK6FZ. We feature an exciting project by one of Africa Evidence Youth League members, B.M. Penka. (PHD) that is aimed at enhancing the participation of Francophone African academic researchers in the evidence ecosystem. You'll enjoy reading Gloria Anderson's key insights from the Africa Evidence Summit. We feature four blog posts from the Africa Evidence Leadership Award winners in different categories, who share their work in the evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) sector. We welcome our #AENspotlight Ian Tarimo, a social entrepreneur at Tai Impact in Tanzania. He became a member of the Africa Evidence Network (AEN) because it gives his organisation a number of advantages and it is an opportunity for him to join a dynamic community that is committed to evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) throughout the African continent. Because this network fosters connections with researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, and stakeholders from various sectors and countries, facilitating collaborations and partnerships that can significantly enhance Tai's impact, he believes that Tai Impact would gain access to a network of professionals and organizations committed to the same goal through the AEN. A wealth of resources, including guidelines, policy briefs, research papers, and best practices, are also accessible through the network. These resources are quite helpful for keeping up with the most recent advancements and advances in the industry. In the area of evidence-based decision making, Tai's reputation and credibility can be improved by joining a respectable network such as AEN. Because the network focuses on tackling possibilities and challenges unique to each African region, Tai's involvement in solving issues relevant to the continent is both significant and timely. We also keep you abreast of the latest EIDM opportunities, academic journal articles, and upcoming evidence events. We welcome and encourage your contributions to the #AENnewsletter and blog! To share your work or exciting stories from your country or organisation on either of these platforms, send an email to info@africaevidencenetwork.org.