EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – RESEARCH SCIENTIST (Application deadline extended)
We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring! If you’re passionate, committed to excellence, and eager to make a difference, we want you to join our dynamic team! As a Research Scientist, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake evidence syntheses, policy analyses, research, and evaluation. The applications submission deadline extended to January 02, 2025. […]
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 […]
Transforming decision-making in Africa: The Evidence for Policy Training Programme
Learners (policy makers and researchers) and tutors pose for a group photo following the launch of the training programme in Kampala Africa is at a critical juncture in its development journey. The continent faces numerous challenges, from climate change and pandemics to economic inequality and social injustice. To address these pressing issues, policymakers and researchers […]
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 […]
Africa: the youth employment crisis and the Mastercard Foundation’s response
Africa is the youngest and fastest-growing continent in the world. By 2030, there will be 375 million young people in its job market. However, there is a significant lack of employment opportunities that young people deem dignified and fulfilling. Youth unemployment rates are as high as 65% in South Africa, and 80% in Djibouti. […]
ACRES and NCDC partner to enhance curriculum development with evidence
ACRES and NCDC partner to enhance curriculum development with evidence The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) recently conducted a one-day training session with the senior management team at the National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC) in Kyambogo as part of efforts to promote Evidence-Influenced Decision Making (EIDM) through capacity building. Dr. Grace Baguma, […]
ACRES and ERI’s Evidence Gap Map to inform natural resources policy
ACRES and ERI’s Evidence Gap Map to inform natural resources policy By Bakari Ssettumba The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) and Earth & Rights Initiatives Uganda (ERI) have embarked on an initiative to create an Evidence Gap Map on natural resources degradation in Uganda. This innovative tool aims to inform evidence-driven litigation and […]
Join Our Team! – Readvertised
We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring! If you’re passionate, committed to excellence, and eager to make a difference, we want you to join our dynamic team! As a Research Scientist, you will work on the Organisation’s programs to respond rapidly to national and sub-national policymakers’ needs for research evidence. Expanded details in the attached document. […]
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 […]
