Africa Evidence Network (AEN)

The #AENnewsletter for October is out now: https://lnkd.in/dkvDYBYq! This month, we feature some reflections by jan magoro, a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) consultant at the Pan-African Collective for Evidence NPC, who mentions that attending the South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA was a life-changing experience for him. We also feature Gloria Anderson's trip to the United States for the Summit of the Future, which was an amazing experience full of memorable moments, motivational gatherings, and chances to network with world leaders dedicated to creating a better future for young people everywhere. Andrea Elanga, a Communications Officer at eBASE Africa, wrote this month's blog on the importance of highlighting the diverse pathways into the evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) profession and the different roles individuals can play within the evidence ecosystem. We welcome Precious Gombera, our #AENspotlight for this month. She is a Knowledge Specialist from Oxfam International who joined the Africa Evidence Network (AEN) because of her passion for #evidence generation and utilisation, particularly for social justice. She believes joining the #AEN will help her learn and share with others with similar interests. The new organisation is LEAP Africa, a youth-focused leadership development organisation committed to raising leaders who will transform #Africa through interventions for young people that bridge the gap in leadership, education, employability and entrepreneurship. As a mission-driven organisation, they recognise that youth leadership and inclusion are critical to nation-building and wealth creation. We also keep you abreast of the latest #EIDM opportunities, academic journal articles, and upcoming #evidence events. Enjoy the weekend reading!

#AENmembers, take advantage of these great #EIDMcareer opportunities by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP): https://lnkd.in/dRmpvUPs.

The conversations continue at the 9th Biennial South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA conference! Make sure that you visit the Pan-African Collective for Evidence NPC, Africa Evidence Network (AEN) and Africa Evidence Youth League exhibition stands to learn more about promoting evidence-use in decision-making to contribute to the reduction of poverty and inequality in #Africa as well as how to nurture, empower, and amplify the voices of emerging education #evidence leaders across #Africa.

At World Cities Day, on 31 October at 10:00 am (EST), there will be an official launch of the Age-Friendly Environments virtual course, jointly developed by WHO/HQ and WHO/PAHO, with the contribution of several members and affiliates of WHO’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities and the support from the Canadian Government. The course will initially be available in three languages (Spanish, English, and Portuguese), with the Spanish version already available to the general public on the PAHO Virtual Campus of Public Health. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d9fBx6VR.

You can learn more about the Age-friendly Environments Mentorship Programme (MENTOR-AFE), a third English edition of the Age-friendly Environments ECHO programme: https://lnkd.in/eWcHy5bD. It's a 5-session online introductory training, starting on 15 October. This third English edition, jointly developed by the International Federation on Ageing, WHO/HQ and WHO/WPRO, will count on a very strong lineup of experts and case studies from the Western Pacific region and will be hosted at a convenient time for those living in the Asia-Pacific as well as in the West Coast of the American region. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/d_SM6SPh if you wish to participate.

Visit the Africa Evidence Network (AEN) exhibition stand today at the 9th Biennial South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA conference! You'll hear more about our work from our director and co-chair, Siziwe Ngcwabe (BA Social work, MBA, MPM.). Our goals as the #AEN are to increase knowledge and understanding of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM), share #capacities across the ecosystem, improve the enabling context by promoting #EIDM in #Africa, and advocate for Africa's full voice and participation in national, regional, and international movements to increase #EIDM. We also hope to foster #collaboration among those involved in or supporting #AfricanEIDM. "Only together can evidence-informed decision-making become a reality."

The 9th Biennial South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA officially starts today! Connect with the Pan-African Collective for Evidence NPC at this week's conference as they exhibit and present their work. Visit the Africa Evidence Youth League and Africa Evidence Network (AEN) exhibition stands to learn more about our work to promote the use of evidence in decision-making. Don't miss tomorrow's panel discussion from 12h45 - 13h15 SAST entitled "Adopting a co-production Approach in Developing South Africa’s Evaluation Evidence Map: lessons and Early Outcomes." See the programme https://sameaconf.co.za/ for more information.

#AENmembers, check out these interesting #EIDMcareer opportunities by PDG Development Consultants!

Check out this great #EIDMcareer opportunity!

Join the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research for their 2024 Virtual Conference on October 15, 16, and 18, from 1–5 PM EST. Dive into crucial conversations on disability inclusion, intersectionality, and knowledge translation. Don't miss this chance to connect with experts and explore innovative strategies in disability research and knowledge translation. Explore the full agenda and register now: https://lnkd.in/d9iSMVAB!