Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference
The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), and Science for Africa Foundation, in partnership with other institutions, hosted the first-ever Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference on May 6–8, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference centred on research, data, and innovations in Africa’s development efforts to accelerate progress towards the realisation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This story of change is part of a series that illustrates the early results of a 2-Week Virtual LEEPS Evidence-Informed and Equity in Policymaking Training Workshop delivered to members of the Africa Research Impact Network (ARIN) who attended the training. The stories of change illustrate how the training has improved the training of researchers in higher learning institutions, grant writing, advocacy strategies, research into policy and practice processes and project/ programme design and implementation. Download:
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This evidence brief synthesises what works in advancing adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights across Africa. Drawing from programme evaluations, systematic and scoping reviews, and organisational documents, it highlights practical approaches for strengthening AYSRHR outcomes, including institutionalising programmes within government systems, engaging adolescents in programme design, addressing harmful social and gender norms, using innovation to expand access, and strengthening data systems. The brief provides actionable guidance for policymakers, programme managers, and partners working to improve SRHR outcomes for adolescents and young people across the continent. Click here to download
In Nairobi, Kenya, from May 6- 8, 2025, we gathered for the inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference, a landmark convening bringing together voices from across Africa and beyond to shape how data, evidence, and innovation can drive the continent’s development agenda. This “Call to Action: Optimising the Role of Data, Evidence, and Innovation in Africa’s Development Efforts document” reflects the collective input of 408 delegates from 29 countries, including policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, development partners, and youth, all committed to advancing data, evidence, and innovation in Africa’s development agenda. The Call-to-Action outlines priority areas across cross-cutting and sector-specific themes, including: […]
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