African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

At the Regional Dialogue on Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Improve Healthcare Delivery Systems in Africa, held on September 4-5, 2024, in Lilongwe, Malawi, experts highlighted the importance of harnessing emerging technologies to enhance health outcomes across the continent. They also discussed actionable steps to drive quick wins in this area. Watch: https://bit.ly/40ko72g #HealthTechAfrica #EmergingTechnologies African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) AUDA NEPAD Dr. Rose N. Oronje Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe DERICK NGAIRA, MPRSK

In this podcast episode, Dr wasswa william, Senior Lecturer and HoD of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at Mbarara University of Science & Technology, discusses the impact and role of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) in Africa’s healthcare system – how it's advancing health outcomes, current usage levels across Africa, and its future potential. Listen here: bit.ly/3YsJg7F #EmergingTechnologies #HealthTechAfrica African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) AUDA NEPAD Dr. Rose N. Oronje Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe DERICK NGAIRA, MPRSK

Our recent study, published in the July 2024 issue of BMJ Public Health, used geospatial maps and interrupted time series analyses to assess the resilience of immunisation programmes in Kenya and Ethiopia throughout the pandemic. Access the journal to read about the outcomes of the study: https://lnkd.in/d6jQeQTZ 

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and AUDA NEPAD are announcing the call for entries for the third edition of the Emerging Technologies Media Award of Excellence. The award will celebrate African journalists who spotlight Africa-led innovations that accelerate the continent’s journey towards the AU Agenda 2063 – The Africa We Want. Theme: Innovations at the nexus of water, food and energy Submit your work across categories: print, radio, television, and online. For details: https://lnkd.in/dQHs8_Xm ----------------------------------------------------- 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐥 à 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 : 𝟑𝐞 é𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐮 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐝’𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐦é𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 é𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬 ! L’Institut africain pour les politiques de développement (AFIDEP) et l’Agence de développement de l’Union africaine-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) annoncent l’appel à candidatures pour la troisième édition du Prix d’excellence des médias dans le domaine des technologies émergentes. Le prix récompensera les journalistes africains qui mettent en lumière les innovations menées par l’Afrique et qui accélèrent le cheminement du continent vers l’Agenda 2063 de l’UA – L’Afrique que nous voulons. Thème : Innovations au centre de l’eau, de l’alimentation et de l’énergie Envoyez vos oeuvres dans toutes les catégories : presse écrite, radio, télévision et en ligne. Pour plus de détails : https://lnkd.in/dQHs8_Xm #EmergingTechnologies #MediaAward African Union Dr. Rose N. Oronje Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe DERICK NGAIRA, MPRSK

With just about six years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 live births, research can play a crucial role in helping achieve this target by generating evidence that informs policies and programmes for effective healthcare delivery.  Learn more about our work in addressing maternal health challenges through our Back-on-Track project: https://shorturl.at/xO2Hh Our research is shaping impactful maternal health interventions. By scaling up evidence-based solutions, we can help reduce maternal mortality and improve health outcomes across Africa.

Women’s health deserves better attention because when women thrive, communities and economies grow stronger. Read Professor Nyovani Madise’s interview with Exemplars in Global Health: https://shorturl.at/JDAvJ

Prof. Roseanne Diab describes African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)’s and AUDA NEPAD’s collaboration as a “synergetic relationship” that aims at having an impact in the application of emerging technologies in the health sector. She spoke on side-lines of APET’s second statutory meeting, held in Malawi from September 3-4, 2024. Watch: https://rb.gy/0hbk2l #EmergingTechnologies #HealthTechAfrica University of KwaZulu-Natal Dr. Rose N. Oronje Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe DERICK NGAIRA, MPRSK

African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)'s Executive Director Eliya Zulu, Leyla H Abdullahi, Benjamin Azariah Mosiwa and Edel Sakwa were part of the participants at day two of the Annual The LIGHT Consortium meeting in Abuja, Nigeria as the partners visited Bingham University, home to Zankli Research Centre. The team had the opportunity to explore the laboratory that is equipped with the latest technology for TB screening and diagnostics. A key highlight of the visit was meeting Bingham University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba, who acknowledged the significant research being conducted by the LIGHT team. The visit also included a tour of the photovoice exhibition, where participants shared their personal stories and experiences through powerful images that brought the impact of the study to life. At Esu Karu Palace, the team engaged with traditional leaders, district heads, and respected title holders—key local decision-makers—who provided valuable insights. They also met the local TB Action Group, composed of youth TB champions actively involved in the study. A central focus of LIGHT's work has been empowering communities to challenge social norms around TB. Identifying and working with local opinion leaders as decision-makers has improved TB knowledge, reduced stigma, and led to an increase in TB case findings in these communities. Overall, it is crucial for health systems to understand the specific challenges men face in their local contexts. By leveraging community resources, scalable solutions can be developed that make health services more responsive to men's needs. 🔗 Learn more about LIGHT's study in Nigeria: https://lnkd.in/eZK-A6Xu 🔗 For more information about the LIGHT project at AFIDEP here: https://shorturl.at/4JV1Z

The Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) is a research conference on Legislation and parliamentary affairs in Africa. It is a convening of researchers and practitioners who work on legislation and parliamentary affairs in Africa. The conference is expected to happen every two (2) years in different countries in Africa after its launch in June 2025 AFIDEP is proud to be a co-convener of the inaugural Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) from June 18-20, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda. Themed Parliaments in Africa: Opportunities and Prospects for Sustainable Development, the event will gather key policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the role of African parliaments in addressing emerging challenges. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/4eqYXTS

Global research studies have identified Malawi as one of the countries that is doing well in family planning (FP) and adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights (ASRHR).    Listen to Prof. Nyovani Madise, AFIDEP’s Director of Development Policy and Head of Malawi Office, as she discusses Malawi’s progress in ASRHR, highlighting the key achievements and future priorities in an interview with Malawi Broadcasting Corporation.   The interview was conducted during the ASRHR and FP Interministerial Workshop organised by AFIDEP.