Why we Validate Evidence with District Leaders
In the world of rapid evidence synthesis, there is a temptation to rush straight to the final report. At ACRES, we choose a different path. We call it the Evidence validation dialogue. Last week in Mukono District, we sat down with the District Health Team (DHT) to present preliminary findings on maternal health, malaria vaccination, […]
New Evidence Gap Map Launches to Strengthen Environmental Advocacy in Uganda
The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES), in partnership with Earth & Rights Initiatives Uganda (ERI), launch a new interactive Evidence Gap Map (EGM) on the developmental impacts of natural resources degradation. This tool is designed to empower policymakers, litigators, and advocates with a consolidated evidence base to drive evidence-informed environmental litigation and advocacy, with […]
Beyond the evidence: How Malawi and Uganda are building structures for smarter policymaking
For years, the central challenge in Evidence-Informed Policymaking (EIP) has been clear: we know why evidence is crucial, but how do we build government structures that consistently use it? In a recent webinar hosted by Peter Kasadha, Research Associate at the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES), “Structures of Influence: A Dialogue from the Malawi […]
Evidence to Policy Training Programme graduates inaugural cohort
The first cohort of the Evidence to Policy Training Programme – Entry level celebrate the
completion of 15-weeks of study
DESTINY project to revolutionize climate action with AI-powered research
Floods cut off roads and homes in Kampala, Uganda Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) is implementing the DESTINY project, an international research initiative that will harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the climate-related health challenges. DESTINY – Digital Evidence Synthesis Tool Innovation Yielding Improvements in Climate & Health, is a four-year […]
Insights from the Digital Gender Inclusive Tools for Evidence Use (DG – Tools) meeting
Partners in the implementation of the DG Tools project pose for a group photo following a meeting in Kampala The Digital Gender Inclusive Tools for Evidence Use (DG – Tools) meeting, held from October 14th to 16th, 2024, in Kampala, Uganda brought together experts from ACRES, EPHI, and PACE to discuss the latest advancements […]
ACRES recognised for contributions to Monitoring & Evaluation
ACRES team members Sarah Nakabira (left), Prisca Auma (center), and Carol Nakalema (right) display the recognition plaque. The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) has been recognised with the UEA Excellence Award 2024 in the Civil Society Organisation category. The award, presented during the 8th Uganda Evaluation Week, acknowledges ACRES’s contributions to Monitoring and […]
