IDinsight

📣 This week, we held a validation workshop in Nairobi to engage national and county-level #health stakeholders and experts in reviewing our health landscaping study findings. ⛑️ IDinsight, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has been mapping health sector information flows in Kenya to improve accountability and public service delivery. Our study aims to address critical gaps and inform decisions on health budgeting, policy development, and strategic planning. 🙏 We extend our heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders who attended and contributed valuable feedback. Moving forward, our team — Simon Otieno Josiah, Grace Mukami Muriithi, Winfred Kananu, Emma Kimani, Torben Fischer, and Martin —will incorporate these insights to enhance the study’s impact. 🔔 Stay tuned for more updates on our study. 🔗 To know more about our work in the health sector, check out our recent publications: https://lnkd.in/g5-CDr5F

#HumansOfIDinsight | "As I often put it, my journey to IDinsight started before I was even born. With both parents who worked in the social sector in Vietnam, it was always clear to me that my professional journey would have to involve bringing positive changes to people and communities. At the same time, I am well aware of the pitfalls and false promises that are too common in development, which often lead to long-term consequences for the people it is presumed to help. Whatever I do, I want to avoid being part of the problem as best I can. It was with this mindset that I started my job search after finishing my Master’s, and that’s how IDinsight came up. At that time, IDinsight was looking for an Associate to support their first full project in Vietnam. I was interested in the work, but more importantly, I was impressed with IDinsight’s visible commitment to reducing power imbalances in the sector and doing no harm. So I wrote my cover letter and sent in my application. And two and a half years later, here I (still) am. Of course, IDinsight is not perfect. And it is not always easy being the only staff member in a satellite office. But even remotely, I am surrounded by the most supportive, passionate, and talented colleagues one could ever ask for, all trying our best to do good and do better," shares Linh. -- Linh V. is an Associate at IDinsight, based in Hanoi, Vietnam. PS: To know more about IDinsight's work in Southeast Asia, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gC8uv-f9

📊 At IDinsight, we’re transforming decision-making in the social sector with innovative data science. Our #MachineLearning models help partners target programs efficiently, ensuring accuracy and equity. Example? Partnering with Educate Girls in India! 🇮🇳 👩🏫 IDinsight developed an innovative Machine Learning model using census data, DISE survey results, and ASER Centre data. This model accurately predicted village-level concentrations of out-of-school girls, enabling Educate Girls to focus their efforts where they were needed most. Due to this, Educate Girls can now support 600,000 more children with the same budget. 🌟 🔗 Discover more about how we’re using inclusive AI to drive change in our report: https://lnkd.in/gD2-cyWb

📣 🤝 We are excited to announce our new partnership with the KENYA WOMEN PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION. Yesterday, IDinsighters Dr Nyawira and Noel Rutto attended an inception meeting to launch this collaboration, which aims to increase the demand for and use of data in legislation and policymaking. Through funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, IDinsight will work with KEWOPA to ensure that rigorous due diligence is at the core of legislative products. This partnership will strengthen the evidence-generation process during policy development, particularly for the benefit of the most vulnerable communities. We look forward to driving positive change through evidence-based leadership! Stay tuned for more updates on our partnership!

#Webinar | HAPPENING TOMORROW! There’s still time to join us for an engaging discussion on the hidden power of gender data! Join IDinsight’s DataDelta team as they share insights and examples from their work highlighting the hidden power of gender data. The webinar hosted by the Gender Data Network will provide valuable insights into the importance of gender data, showcase practical examples from our work, and offer strategies for implementing gender-sensitive data practices! Tune in for the discussion ⬇️ 🗓️ Date: July 23, 2024 | Tuesday ⏰ Time: 08:00 - 09:15 AM EDT 🔗 Registration link: https://bit.ly/GDN-Webinar

🇰🇪 Our CEO, Rebecca Sharp, is currently in Nairobi, and the office is treating her to the best lunches and happy hours! 💬 Our teams never miss an opportunity to discuss social impact, and this lunch was a fantastic opportunity for teams to come together, share perspectives, and brainstorm ways forward. 🌍 This visit marks Becca's third stop on her global tour after insightful meetings in Southeast Asia and West and North Africa. During her visit, Becca will meet with our clients and partners in the region. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming week. 🤝 To learn more about our work in the region, check out our page: https://lnkd.in/gBDGSfEU 📍 Nairobi, Kenya.

#Webinar | Join IDinsight and the Gender Data Network for an engaging discussion on the hidden power of gender data. IDinsight’s DataDelta team will be sharing practical insights and examples from their work highlighting the importance of gender-sensitive data in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting equity, and impacting policy decisions. 💥 BONUS: Our team will also delve into the role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in this process and how administrative data can be more gender-inclusive! Tune in for the discussion ⬇️ 🗓️ Date: July 23, 2024 | Tuesday ⏰ Time: 08:00 - 09:15 AM EDT 🔗 Registration link: https://bit.ly/GDN-Webinar

#Webinar | Looking to implement gender-sensitive data practices but don’t know where to start? Join IDinsight’s DataDelta team for a webinar as they share case studies and examples from their work on how and why gendered data matters. Hosted by the Gender Data Network, the session will provide valuable insights into the importance of gender data and offer strategies for implementing gender-sensitive data practices. Join us for an engaging discussion on how you can improve gender equity through more inclusive data collection and analysis ⬇️ 🗓️ Date: July 23, 2024 | Tuesday ⏰ Time: 08:00 - 09:15 AM EDT 🔗 Registration link: https://bit.ly/GDN-Webinar

IDinsighters in Action | Our teammates in Manila with the Department of Health (Philippines) Performance Monitoring and Strategy Division (PMSMD), led by Undersecretary Kenneth Ronquillo at their preliminary results discussion for the first national Universal Health Care (UHC) survey. The results of this survey will offer insights into the status of healthcare for Filipinos and health facilities in the country.

#Webinar | Does data need to be gendered? Join IDinsight’s DataDelta team for a webinar hosted by the Gender Data Network on the hidden power of gender data. Sharing practical insights and examples from IDinsight’s DataDelta team the webinar will highlight the critical importance of gender-sensitive data in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting equity, and impacting policy decisions. Tune in for an engaging discussion ⬇️ 🗓️ Date: July 23, 2024 | Tuesday ⏰ Time: 08:00 - 09:15 AM EDT 🔗 Registration link: https://bit.ly/GDN-Webinar