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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
