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4 July 2025 / Brochures

This is a six-month learning grant focused on financing surveillance and pandemic preparedness and response (PPR). It aims to generate insights on increasing country commitment to sustainable financing of surveillance and PPR in Africa, particularly in Kenya and Zambia. The project, led by AFIDEP and Globesolute and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, addresses inadequate health investments in African countries through evidence generation, high-level diplomacy, and technical support. Download the brochure by clicking this link: Financing Surveillance & PPR

20 May 2025 / Information Sheet

Family planning (FP) is more than a health intervention—it’s a strategic tool for socio-economic development. While its health benefits are well-known, the economic impact—especially for women— has been harder to quantify. As a result, family planning initiatives often focus on contraceptive access and fertility reduction, with limited emphasis on how these investments empower women economically and contribute to broader national development. The FP-Impact Consortium fills this gap with new evidence on the economic returns of FP.  Download here

30 April 2025 / Strategic Plans

AFIDEP’s Strategic Plan 2025–2030 outlines our bold and inclusive vision to accelerate Africa’s sustainable development through evidence-informed policies, programmes, and investments. Through this strategy, AFIDEP is deepening its impact in human capital development, sustainable growth, and governance to ensure that no one is left behind. Read for details:

7 April 2025 / Research Reports

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:

7 April 2025 / Research Briefs

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:

7 April 2025 / Research Reports

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:

7 April 2025 / Research Reports

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:

7 April 2025 / Research Reports

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:

7 April 2025 / Research Reports

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:

31 March 2025 / Data

The TEAM-UP Survey dataset was generated from the project titled; “Re-Examining Traditional Method Use: Desperation or Innovation? New Evidence on Traditional Contraceptive Methods in DRC, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria” (TEAM-UP). This dataset contains data on socio-economic, demographic, contraceptive use and fertility behaviours of women aged 15-49 years in specific settings in the four study countries. The main focus of the data is to examine the effect of key survey methodological innovations on the estimation of traditional and modern contraceptive prevalence, and understanding the dynamics of contraceptive use. This dataset is available for use by researchers, policy makers and programmers, and […]

20 March 2025 / Bi-Annual Newsletter

Across Africa, the intersection of data and innovation is reshaping how we tackle development challenges—making decisions smarter, systems more responsive, and outcomes more sustainable. In a world driven by rapid change, how we harness these tools determines the impact we make. The July–December 2024 issue of AFIDEP’s Biannual Newsletter explores transformative ideas, pioneering initiatives, and real-world applications that are shaping the future of development. Download the full issue to explore the stories, insights, and voices leading the charge.

15 March 2025 / Research Briefs

This parliamentary briefing provides an overview of the TB burden in Africa, highlighting the disproportionate burden on men and the broader impact on communities. It outlines actionable recommendations for policymakers, focusing on gender-responsive TB policies, increased awareness, strengthened partnerships, and sustainable funding to enhance equitable access to TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Download to read more: