I recently had the pleasure of attending a webinar during Africa Evidence Week where the EPA Center of Excellence – a joint initiative of the…
Profiling the Evidence Ecosystem in West Africa
11/11/2024
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The Global Guide to Research Impact
Elanga Andrea, hailing from Yaounde, Cameroon, is a multilingual individual fluent in French, English, and Bulu. As the Communications Officer at eBASE Africa, she plays a pivotal role in improving the livelihoods of underserved populations in Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and Nigeria through innovation and best practices. Her expertise extends beyond communication, reaching into the realm of global evidence networks. She actively participates in the Cochrane Collaboration, the Joanna Briggs Collaboration, and the Africa Evidence Network (AEN). Elanga Andrea has been a passionate advocate for World Evidence Based Health Care Day since its inception and has contributed to the development of the AEN Manifesto.
🌀 Can we predict research impact?
Not exactly — but we can think more clearly about what’s likely, what’s possible, and what’s out of our hands.
This week on @researchtoaction, we’re recommending a thoughtful resource:
📄 “Seeing the Future: Predictability in Research Impact”
🔗 Link in bio
A useful read for researchers, funders & knowledge brokers thinking about how research makes a difference in the real world.
#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends #LinkInBio
#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends
In a recent article Megan Lloyd Laney reflects on the original mission of R2A: how it set out to enable effective and dynamic collaboration and communication in development research by overcoming information access barriers.
This mission, as she points out, is as vital now as it ever was.
Recent developments, such as the scaling back of platforms like the Communications Initiative and challenges faced by independent media, highlight the growing challenges in accessing free, reliable information. These changes not only affect the dissemination of knowledge but also impact efforts to combat poverty and social injustice. It's imperative to recognise and support the vital role of independent media and communication platforms in fostering informed societies.
Read Megan's compelling article via our linktree 🔗🔗
#InformationCrisis #MediaMatters #SupportIndependentMedi
📚 #R2AArchive Pick of the Week 🌍
This week, we’re looking back at "Making Evidence Services Responsive to Policy Needs" – an insightful piece from 2023!
📢 At AEN’s EVIDENCE 2023, organisations like WACIE, ACRES, and PACE shared their strategies for making research more accessible, relevant, and actionable for policymakers across Africa.
🔍 Their work ensures decision-makers get the right evidence at the right time—helping to shape stronger, more informed policies in a rapidly changing world. 🌎✨
🔗 Read the full article: [Link in bio] or https://ow.ly/oIqC50Vtll0
💬 How do you think research can be made more impactful? Share your thoughts below! 👇
#ResearchToAction #EvidenceForPolicy #AEN #KnowledgeMobilization #Africa #PolicyImpact #EvidenceMatters #MakingChange
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