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📝 Dignity should be at the core of delivering aid, but too often, people in need face indignity. Pulte Institute for Global Development and IDinsight's Dignity Initiative propose a Dignity Agenda that responds directly to the life experiences of aid recipients. In their #PolicyBrief, they highlight the most pressing improvements needed to respect dignity. These include: 1️⃣ In-person meetings with recipients 2️⃣ Supporting community-based organizations to speak up 3️⃣ Co-design workshops with recipients before implementation. 📝 Read our recommendations in detail ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gf6pywD5

📣 Dr Alice Redfern, Associate Director at IDinsight, presented key findings from the Philippines' Universal Health Care (UHC) Survey at the 20th National Health Research Forum for Action hosted by the Department of Health (Philippines) ⬇️ 🎙️As part of the panel, Alice shared critical insights on UHC implementation, contributing to discussions on how evidence-based research can drive effective policy decisions. She joined health leaders from the Philippine Cancer Center and the Department of Health Disease Prevention and Control Bureau to discuss how to turn research into actionable solutions for stronger health outcomes. ⛑️ At IDinsight, we remain committed to generating insights that inform decisions and strengthen health systems. Explore our work in Health: https://lnkd.in/gmm5bTae

#CareerMondays | Are you passionate about driving energy transitions through data & research? We are hiring a Consultant to collaborate with us on shaping sustainable energy strategies in Madhya Pradesh! 🇮🇳 🌱 🔗 Explore the role here: https://bit.ly/3YicWoe

Last week, World Bicycle Relief and IDinsight launched a research report on the impact of bicycle mobility among adults in Mumbwa district, Zambia. I am proud as part of the team that worked on this research and 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: from improving incomes to ensuring healthcare access. Importantly, 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 boosted resilience during a year with climatic shocks that adversely impacted welfare levels in affected districts, including Mumbwa district. Through this research, we have found that compared to those without, Buffalo Bicycles owners in Mumbwa had on average: 🍲 24% higher consumption of food and non-food household items. 💰 43% higher household income. 💸 50% higher income among women. 🚲 22% lower time spent travelling resulting in improved productivity. 🏥 63% more clients served by community health workers. 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, I reflected on the incredible impacts of bicycles that I have witnessed firsthand from recipients in Mumbwa, not just from recipients who participated in this one year research, but also among those who have owned Buffalo Bicycles for more than two years. One tomato farmer said she had 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲. An entrepreneur reported that he had 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 from his increased incomes and reduced transportation costs. Another trader said he had 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 thanks to savings from reduced transportation costs. A community health worker said she is able to reach more households with much needed healthcare services. I have been most incredibly delighted to see the 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 as Buffalo Bicycle owners talk about what their bicycle means to them. This shows in the smiles women wear on their faces when speaking about how bicycles have 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 that they used to experience from walking long distances or carrying heavy water pots on their heads. It manifests in how 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽𝘀 and bounds because they can easily transport goods to markets. It is evident in their smiles when they talk about the freedom and convenience that their bicycles offer them. It is radiant with their pride to own a transportation tool that offers them 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. To read more and access the full evaluation report, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePUWQfqn Kashif Ahmed Jeff McManus Michael Sebele, MBA Dr. Mulenga M. Mukanu (Ph.D) Ivy Chinyama kabombwe

🇮🇩 📚 Over recent years, Indonesia has launched 3 major initiatives to transform its education system. ⬇️ 1️⃣ Merdeka Curriculum: bit.ly/3XVnJpl 2️⃣ School transformation program: bit.ly/3XIPIHg 3️⃣ Vocational school transformation program: bit.ly/3XZ0H0W In collaboration with Pusat Standar dan Kebijakan Pendidikan (PSKP), IDinsight has carefully synthesized insights from PSKP's own research and relevant global literature on these three programs, providing actionable insights into their implementation, successes, and areas for growth. These findings will be invaluable to anyone in the #educationsector or interested in education policy in Indonesia. Use the links above to read our evidence review.

🚀 What if your org had its own ChatGPT? We explored how AI-powered tools like GPT-4 can revolutionize knowledge management at IDinsight—and how you can apply them too. [🔗 ⬇️] 💡 From streamlining information retrieval to cutting down on wasted time, AI can help organizations stay efficient without breaking the bank. ✨ Our learnings show that implementing AI tools can do more than just save time—it can boost employee satisfaction and productivity, too. 📝 Curious how we built our KM-GPT? Check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/g3gsibk2

📣 IDinsight's Interim West and North Africa Regional Director, Torben Fischer, and Client-facing Director, Anthony Billaud, will be in Dakar for the One Sustainable Health Summit from October 25-26. Torben and Anthony look forward to engaging with leaders, funders, and policymakers to explore how IDinsight’s data-driven insights can drive sustainable health solutions. They are eager to discuss collaborative strategies at the intersection of health, environment, climate change, community engagement and social well-being, aligned with the summit’s mission to address global challenges through innovative approaches. 📆 Attending #OSH2024? Don't miss the chance to collaborate—reach out to Torben and Anthony to set up a meeting!

❓Can philanthropy tap into the power of data and technology for greater impact? Join us at the #IndiaPhilanthropyForum in Boston on October 25, 2024, to find out! Join IDinsight’s Chief Data Scientist Sid Ravinutala, as he shares insights from IDinsight and Educate Girls's data journey and its impact on the lives of out-of-school girls in India! Sid will also explore how data-driven insights and tech-enabled platforms can reshape funding strategies, sharing real-world case studies to strengthen India’s data ecosystem. 🎙️ Catch him in conversation with Quilt.AI's Anurag Banerjee, Bridges of Sports Foundation’s Nitish Chiniwar, and DataDotOrg’s Perry Hewitt. Moderated by Dasra’s Neera Nundy 🔗 RSVP now! Request an invite → https://lnkd.in/gVdfqiuN

📣 How can we strengthen accountability in Kenya's #health sector? Developing frameworks that enable interoperability of financial and non-financial reporting systems is a great place to start! [🔗 ⬇️] IDinsight recently launched two new reports on public financial management in Kenya’s health and education sectors, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Expertise Global. The event gathered county health officials, policymakers, budget officers, and development partners to discuss how better integration of financial and non-financial data can drive accountability and improve outcomes. Key discussions focused on: 🔹 Empowering county health teams with stronger monitoring tools 🔹 Leveraging technology to enhance decision-making 🔹 Adapting lessons from education sector accountability frameworks A heartfelt thank you to all participants for sharing valuable insights and actionable solutions. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/epSaSpV4

📣 IDinsight's Morocco Country Director Essaid Azzouzi will be at the African Philanthropy Forum 2024 in Marrakech from October 27 to 29! Essaid is eager to connect with funders to discuss how IDinsight can help maximize their philanthropic impact through data-driven insights and strategic collaboration. 📆 If you’re attending #APF2024, please reach out to set up a time to meet and explore how we can collaborate.