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 […]
ACRES Newsletter
The official quarterly newsletter from the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) July – September 2025 Mastering Evidence-Informed Policy: A Look into the E2P Training Programme WELCOME NOTE Shaping the future of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making in Africa Across Africa, the gap between research and policy persists, hindered by limited capacity to translate evidence into action. Rising […]
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
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 […]
