A Process Evaluation to Assess Contextual Factors Associated With the Uptake of a Rapid Response Service to Support Health Systems’ Decision-Making in Uganda
Although proven feasible, rapid response services (RRSs) to support urgent decision and policymaking are still a fairly new and innovative strategy in several health systems, more especially in low-income countries. There are several information gaps about these RRSs that exist including the factors that make them work in different contexts and in addition what affects […]
Vulnerability of populations to malaria after indoor residual spraying is withdrawn from areas where its use has previously been sustained: a protocol for a systematic review
With its proven effectiveness, indoor residual spraying (IRS) as a malaria vector control strategy forms one of the reliable vector control strategies, especially when at least 80% of the population is covered. However, to date, there is uncertainty regarding the consequences of IRS withdrawal on malaria control when there is no clear exit strategy in […]
The influence of local ownership and politics of the use of evaluations in policy making
The capacity of policy makers to use evidence was raised, and that policy makers’ background influences their ability to interpret evidence. Policymakers should understand the value of evidence in policy decisions and how to interpret it to motivate them to use the evidence. The president of Uganda is a leading proponent of public sector reforms […]
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ACRES Meets with Ministry of Energy
ACRES Meets with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to Advance Evidence-Informed Policy Making The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) has taken a significant step forward in promoting evidence-informed policy making in the renewable energy sub-sector. Led by Edward Kayongo, Head of Policy Engagement and Analysis Unit, the ACRES team met with officials […]
Parliamentary forum on climate change commits on evidence use
Parliamentary forum commits to use of evidence in climate change policy formulation The Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change – Uganda (PFCC-U) has pledged to work with The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthetic (ACRES) to increase the use of evidence in policymaking. The call was made by Christine Kaaya Nakimwero, the Kiboga Woman MP also Coordinator […]
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Teachers call for review of Teachers’ policy
The Centre for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) held two two-day citizen panels with Primary School and Secondary School teachers. The Citizen Panels aimed to get input from the front-line personnel (the teachers) into ongoing national efforts to develop a professional teachers’ competencies framework for Uganda. The competences framework aims to feed into efforts […]
Ministry of Health governance
Ministry of Health governance and management structures implementation guidelines Decision-making requires engaging stakeholders at different levels to determine the best course of action to meet the goals of an institution. This requires elaborate organisational structures with inspirational leadership that make room for change and innovation. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has had defined governance and […]
Timely Evidence for Policy and Decision making
ACRES’s success story over the years The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) made significant strides in promoting Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) in Uganda has over the years, yielding numerous success stories. Notable achievements include: Informing Policy with Rapid Response Briefs: ACRES responds to policy questions from the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development, […]
