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Africa’s future depends not just on ambition, but on action anchored in evidence. To unlock the continent’s full potential, we must prioritise investments that are guided by data, driven by local knowledge, and focused on people—especially our youth. Evidence is not a

The Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs (FAN)’s landscape analysis of practices and challenges in the sub-Saharan Africa region reveals that many health systems do not prioritise cost-effective (primary and community-based) NCD interventions, such as screening, early

At #AfDBAM2025, AFIDEP convened leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to explore how family planning, robust data, and inclusive financing can unlock Africa’s female capital. Our high-level dinner session spotlighted powerful modelling from the FP Impact Consortium—showing

"At AFIDEP, our mission is to generate, translate, and promote the use of evidence in decision-making—whether in policy formulation, implementation, or by development partners working to improve outcomes. By 2030, we aim to make a measurable impact by significantly increasing the

AFIDEP makes a significant contribution to the success of the Foire aux Savoirs des think tanks d'afrique francophone! For two days, from May 21 to 22, 2025, 13 West African think tanks, including AFIDEP, brought together by the Global Development Network (Global Development Network) and the

L'AFIDEP contribue d’une manière significative au succès de la Foire aux Savoirs des think tanks d'Afrique francophone! Du 21 au 22 mai 2025, 13 think tanks ouest-africains, dont l'AFIDEP, réunis par le Global Development Network (Global Development Network) et le Centre africain pour le

Strong governance is more than rules—it’s about trust, inclusion, and accountability to the people. As Africa navigates urgent development needs, transparent and evidence-informed leadership ensures that policies drive real impact. Let’s build systems rooted in integrity and

Did you know that Kenya’s Parliament has official guidelines to support the systematic use of research and other forms of evidence in policymaking? With support from AFIDEP, the Guidelines for Evidence Use in Policy Analysis and Decision-Making were developed to equip Members of

🌿 World Environment Day Protecting the environment is key to promoting health, livelihoods, and development. AFIDEP’s work addresses environmental challenges through evidence-informed approaches that integrate population dynamics, public health, and the environment. Through

Today, we had the honour of bidding farewell to Ms Nelida Rodrigues, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative to Malawi, as she prepares for her next chapter. Ms Rodrigues paid a courtesy visit to AFIDEP to reflect on the strong collaboration we’ve shared

Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a major turning point as millions of young people remain excluded from employment, education, or training opportunities. Currently, more than 20% of youth in the region are NEET (not in employment, education, or training), a trend that undermines the

African parliaments have the potential to champion governance. By enacting laws informed by evidence and strengthening post-legislative scrutiny, they can ensure that the laws they make, serve their constituents.

AFIDEP will participate in the inaugural Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL Conference ), taking place from 18–20 June 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. Our Executive Director, Dr Eliya Zulu, will deliver remarks at the opening ceremony. We will also host a side

In my remarks at the opening ceremony of AFRIPAL Conference I emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of African parliaments in oversight to improve efficiency and accountability in use of public resources, financial scrutiny and cost-effective analysis of public debt, and

What role do parliaments play in driving Africa’s development? At the inaugural AFRIPAL Conference, Dr Eliya Zulu made a case for why effective legislation, accountability, and ownership are central to the continent’s future. Read more:bit.ly/4kMXBG2

AFIDEP will be at the 15th Eastern Africa Reproductive Health Network (#EARHN) meeting, on 24-25 June, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. The event, themed “Repositioning Programmes for Implementation of the Unfinished ICPD Agenda and Attainment of Universal Health Coverage (#UHC):

Dr Dr Oronje, AFIDEP’s Director of Public Policy and Knowledge Translation and Head of Kenya Office, will moderate a session on “Optimising Domestic Financing for Development: Moving Declarations to Concrete and Implementable Actions” at the 15th #EARHN meeting in Kigali,