The Digital Evidence Base is a platform designed to support evidence-informed decision-making in Africa. This tool aims to improve public health outcomes by providing easy access to high-quality evidence and research findings.
In Africa, decision-makers often face challenges in accessing relevant and reliable evidence to inform their policy decisions. This can lead to ineffective or inefficient interventions, ultimately affecting the health and well-being of communities. To address this gap, working with partners, we embarked on a project to develop a digital platform relying on information generated by the Evidence Gap Map, that would provide a one-stop-shop for evidence on thematic learning areas relevant to various cross-country projects.
With funding from the Building a culture of EIPM (B-cue) in Uganda and the Africa LEEPS Projects, we developed the Digital Evidence Base tool using the Large Language Model (LLM) tools to ease EIDM.
The Digital Evidence Base aims to:
- Create a user-friendly digital platform for archiving and retrieving evidence on thematic learning areas.
- Populate the platform with relevant content, including primary studies, evidence synthesis products, and briefs.
- Promote activities that drive traffic towards the platform.
Target audience
The Digital Evidence Base is designed to support various stakeholders, including:
- National and sub-national government agencies
- Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
- Academic and research institutions
- Healthcare providers and professionals
- Development partners and NGOs
- The general public
Key features and benefits
The Digital Evidence Base offers several key features and benefits, including:
- User-friendly interface and seamless navigation
- High-quality, relevant, and up-to-date evidence
- Access to primary studies, evidence synthesis products, and briefs
- Opportunities for training and support
- Promotion of evidence-informed decision-making
The Digital Evidence Base is a platform that has the potential to transform the way decision-makers access and use evidence in Africa. We are proud to have developed this innovative tool and look forward to its continued growth and impact in the years to come.
