Taking evidence back to the people who use it
In the world of rapid evidence synthesis, there is a temptation to rush straight to the final report. At the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (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 […]
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, […]
Charting the future of evidence synthesis: Key takeaways from the ESIC Cape Town Consensus Meeting
The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) and the Pan-African Collective for Evidence (PACE) co-hosted a gathering—the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) Consensus Meeting—bringing together 220+ global changemakers to advance a vision for the future of evidence synthesis. The meeting held June 24 – 26, 2025, was funded by the Wellcome Trust. Over three days […]
