AFIDEP at a Glance
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.
8 June 2023 / Research Briefs
In 2020, men comprised 66% of all reported TB cases in Kenya. The TB cases were notably higher in males compared to females at 56.5% and 32.5% respectively while the prevalence for children was 11%.3 There are concerted efforts to care for and prevent TB through screening, timely diagnosis, treatment, and preventive mechanisms. Read more:
Our Focus Areas
We focus on clarifying the implications of population change –including population growth, age structure changes, migration and urbanisation– on Africa’s development prospects.
This is an area of our work that aims to promote and nurture strong health systems in African countries in order to make significant progress on persistent health challenges as well as emerging epidemics such as non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, neglected tropical diseases and many others.
Our work on this theme focuses on synthesising and translating evidence and promoting its use in order to enhance the prioritisation of education and skill development and guide operationalisation of education reforms to turn Africa’s youthful population into a driving force for socioeconomic transformation and development.
Our work on this theme focuses on support African governments to apply systems thinking and planning in their efforts to address the challenges posed by the combined effect of rapid population growth and climate change on the continent.
Our work on this theme focuses on strengthening capacity for evidence-informed decision-making as a mechanism for enhancing better governance and accountability in service delivery and use of public resources. We also look at the intersection of governance with gender equality.
We place great emphasis on understanding how to accelerate gender equality, how to address barriers to female participation in all spheres of life, and how to improve health and economic outcomes for girls, boys, men and women.
Our Objectives
In order for Africa to achieve sustained, equitable development, the decision-making practices— especially in the public sector —should be underpinned by evidence. This requires a culture of consistent evidence use, especially in the public sector.
While supporting African governments in policy formulation, we have identified gaps in the use of evidence for priority-setting, programme implementation and performance management. Policymakers’ requests for evidence to help them move from policy formulation to prioritisation of interventions further confirms the existence of these gaps.
Leadership Team
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Elizabeth Lule Board Chairperson -
Sosten Chiotha, Ph.D Regional Director of the Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) Southern and Eastern Africa -
Eliya M. Zulu, Ph.D. Executive Director -
Nyovani Madise, Ph.D. Director of Research for Sustainable Development Policies and Head of Malawi office -
Rose N. Oronje, Ph.D. Director of Public Policy and Knowledge Translation, and Head of Kenya Office -
Wicklife Odhiambo Okinda Head of Finance and Operations
Recent Publications
10 July 2023 / Audited Financial Reports
Download Annual Financial Report and Statement for 2021 here:
10 July 2023 / Audited Financial Reports
Download Annual Financial Report and Statement for 2020 here:
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