AFIDEP works towards systemic actions that drive a cultural shift from low evidence use to a setting where evidence is actively sought and used routinely in decision-making so that the right investments are made towards the transformation of people’s lives for the better.
AFIDEP began several projects in 2022, which illustrates policymakers and donors’ confidence in the Institute’s ability to conduct research and provide technical assistance in using evidence in decision-making across Africa.
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Exemplars (ASHER)
ASHER examines the key drivers of success in adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights in Cameroon, Ghana, India, Malawi, Nepal and Rwanda. These exemplar countries are making remarkable progress towards reducing adolescent fertility rates (teenage pregnancies). AFIDEP is the in-country research partner (ICRP) for Malawi and the overall lead of the project which began in January 2022. The Institute’s work is complemented by the Exemplars in Global Health collaboration and ICRPs in other exemplar countries.
Support for African Research and Data Use Capacity Building (AfRes-Data)
Afres-Data focuses on strengthening the capacities of African population scientists to generate cutting-edge research that will address population and development issues on the continent. The project, which commenced in March 2022, will develop the capacity of the next generation of researchers by creating platforms for data use, dissemination, and networking. It is funded by the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS).
