Tanzania’s Minister of Education, Science & Technology and Professor of Economics University of Dar es Salaam, Hon. Adolf Mkenda presenting his Keynote Address #AES2024 #DarEsSalaam discussing the power of impact evaluation for public policy. Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa ESRF

The 12th Africa Evidence Summit is underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! As ESRF director, Fortuna Makene, recognized: “This Summit is not just a gathering of minds, it is a call to action. Today, we celebrate the strides made by African scholars.” Follow along via #AES2024.

Sam Oti Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa Carson Christiano APHRC "Aging policy is development policy and development policy is aging policy." Edward Miguel presents new research on aging in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will see the highest level of growth globally for over-60 year individuals and policymakers must prioritize them. #AES2024

Happening now at the Africa Evidence Summit #AES2024 where we had the keynote address Hon Adolf Mkenda - the Minister of Education Science & Technology in Tanzania talking on the importance of evidence based policy making!

Sam Oti Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa Carson Christiano APHRC Edward Miguel Constantine Manda UC Irvine Dagim Belay, Asst. Professor at University of Copenhagen Research, explores low adoption of mobile money in Ethiopia, finding trainings do not overcome the lack of knowledge and trust in mobile money, but providing a financial incentive does increase adoption slightly. #AES2024

Learn more about NIERA's "Artistic Pathways for Youth Employment" study at #AES2024! Visit our poster to discover how our research is set to build the future of Africa's creative industry and increase youth employment! 🎨 #AfricaEvidenceSummit #AES2024

NIERA members Dr. Alebel Bayrau, Shibiru Ayalew & Jemal’s poster at #AES2024 examines financial subsidies & info provision on CBHI uptake & healthcare service utilization in Ethiopia. Visit their stand to learn & discuss how this can inform universal health coverage strategies.

We start Day 2 of the Africa Evidence Summit with a panel discussion on evidence from the Collaboration for Inclusive Development Research (CIDR) study. It's a collaborative project with Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) #AES2024

Great to be on this panel with Samuel Muhula, Annet Adong, Muthoni Ng'ang'a, Aimable Nsabimana , and Ketki Sheth discussing findings from Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) and Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa's Collaboration for Inclusive Development Research! #AES2024

NIERA member Dr Apollo Maima and collaborating partners’ poster is assessing impacts on switch from 10-5dose vials of Measles Rubella vaccine coverage, acceptability wastage rates, and supply chain. Visit their poster at the Africa evidence summit 2024 #AES2024

Exciting research by NIERA members Laura Barasa & Annet Adong and collaborating partners at the Afric Evidence Summit! Visit their poster to learn more about their innovative approach, key findings and policy implications. #AES2024

Thanks once again to our partners for helping us convene #AES2024, especially @cega_uc, @niera_EA, Twaweza - ni sisi, @esrftz and APHRC. Overall, it centered the work of African researchers in setting the pace for Africa's future. For us, this is just the beginning. #AES2024

Exciting times ahead! Today, we had our NIERA Strategy Day, gathering diverse opinions and perspectives for our future direction.

Constantine Manda Constantine Manda, advisory board member for IPA’s Researcher Diversification Strategy, presented on empathy & COVID-19 vaccinations in Tanzania. IPA Founder, @DeanKarlan, participated in a keynote panel discussing cash transfer and its impact in Tanzania.

Last month the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) and the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) co-hosted the 12th annual Africa Evidence Summit in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. The summit brought together over 350 participants comprising of East and West

Excited to announce a new project under NIERA's #DDRI! Dr. Alebel, Dr Shibiru Ayalew and Dr. Jemal's study is assessing the Impact of Community Based Health Insurance #CBHI in Ethiopia. Their findings will be crucial in contributing to #evidencebased policy-making in health!

Calling all young #creatives aged 18-35 in #Mombasa, #Kiambu, #Kisumu,& #Nairobi to apply for the County Creative Arts Residence & Empowerment (CO-CARE) Program! Register by Sunday 8th,via: tinyurl.com/cocare2024 For more info, 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Phone: 0730 116 243