Publications
The Africa LEEPS Partnership is strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions to generate, translate and use evidence, and integrate gender equity and inclusion, into policymaking. Through the AEEPA Regional Hub, led by AFIDEP, the partnership supports learning, capacity strengthening, policy dialogue and stronger systems for evidence use, with a focus on reproductive health and the climate-health nexus. Explore the brochure to learn more about the project, its approach, partners and expected outcomes:
Despite growing evidence that climate change threatens sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), most climate-health policies in Africa fail to explicitly integrate SRHR, limiting countries’ ability to build resilient and equitable health systems.
Since 2022, AFIDEP has partnered with governments and stakeholders in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Uganda to strengthen domestic health financing systems and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC). Through evidence generation, technical assistance, capacity strengthening, and strategic advocacy, AFIDEP has helped increase health budgets, improve efficiency and accountability in spending, and strengthen country ownership of financing reforms. The impact includes faster access to funds for health facilities, stronger programme-based budgeting, increased primary healthcare allocations, and millions of dollars mobilized for critical health services. This publication highlights how evidence-informed policymaking is helping African countries build more resilient, equitable, and sustainably […]
As noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise across Sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable financing has become critical to strengthening health systems and improving access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Developed by AFIDEP in collaboration with partners, this report examines the region’s NCD financing landscape, highlighting key challenges, emerging opportunities, and practical recommendations to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation, strategic purchasing, and governance for NCD care. Download the report to explore the evidence and insights shaping the future of sustainable NCD financing across Africa.
As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to place a growing burden on Kenya’s health system, sustainable financing has become essential to ensuring effective prevention, treatment, and long-term care. This case study highlights how AFIDEP, the regional host of the Financing Accelerator Network for Non-Communicable Diseases (FAN) for Sub-Saharan Africa, is helping Kenya strengthen domestic financing for NCDs through technical support, peer learning, and catalytic funding. By fostering stronger coordination among key stakeholders, promoting the use of economic evidence, and supporting innovative approaches to resource mobilisation, FAN is helping shift the conversation from disease management to strategic investment in health. The story […]
As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to place a growing burden on Kenya’s health system, sustainable financing has become essential to ensuring effective prevention, treatment, and long-term care. This case study highlights how AFIDEP, the regional host of the Financing Accelerator Network for Non-Communicable Diseases (FAN) for Sub-Saharan Africa, is helping Kenya strengthen domestic financing for NCDs through technical support, peer learning, and catalytic funding. By fostering stronger coordination among key stakeholders, promoting the use of economic evidence, and supporting innovative approaches to resource mobilisation, FAN is helping shift the conversation from disease management to strategic investment in health. The story […]
As Kenya advances its renewable energy and climate ambitions, evidence-informed policymaking is essential for delivering sustainable and inclusive energy solutions. This story highlights the journey of Peter Thobora, Deputy Director of Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, whose participation in the Africa LEEPS project by AFIDEP strengthened his capacity to analyse, synthesise, and apply evidence in energy planning and policy development. From supporting the review of Kenya’s Energy Policy to advancing the use of the Kenya Carbon Emission Reduction Tool (KCERT 2050) and promoting gender-responsive energy planning, Peter’s experience demonstrates how building evidence-use capacity can drive more […]
How can research evidence be translated into meaningful action for maternal and newborn health? This inspiring story highlights the journey of Eunice Atsali, a midwife, academic, and policy advocate, whose participation in the Africa LEEPS Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) training strengthened her ability to translate evidence into policy, practice, and advocacy. From supporting the development of policy briefs and mentoring midwives to advancing gender-responsive decision-making and scaling up life-saving postpartum haemorrhage interventions across Kenya, Eunice’s experience demonstrates the power of evidence-informed leadership in driving health systems change. Download the impact story for details:
In Nairobi, Kenya, from May 6- 8, 2025, we gathered for the inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference, a landmark convening bringing together voices from across Africa and beyond to shape how data, evidence, and innovation can drive the continent’s development agenda. This “Call to Action: Optimising the Role of Data, Evidence, and Innovation in Africa’s Development Efforts document” reflects the collective input of 408 delegates from 29 countries, including policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, development partners, and youth, all committed to advancing data, evidence, and innovation in Africa’s development agenda. The Call-to-Action outlines priority areas across cross-cutting and sector-specific themes, including: […]
This evidence brief synthesises what works in advancing adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights across Africa. Drawing from programme evaluations, systematic and scoping reviews, and organisational documents, it highlights practical approaches for strengthening AYSRHR outcomes, including institutionalising programmes within government systems, engaging adolescents in programme design, addressing harmful social and gender norms, using innovation to expand access, and strengthening data systems. The brief provides actionable guidance for policymakers, programme managers, and partners working to improve SRHR outcomes for adolescents and young people across the continent. Click here to download
In Nairobi, Kenya, from May 6- 8, 2025, we gathered for the inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference, a landmark convening bringing together voices from across Africa and beyond to shape how data, evidence, and innovation can drive the continent’s development agenda. This “Call to Action: Optimising the Role of Data, Evidence, and Innovation in Africa’s Development Efforts document” reflects the collective input of 408 delegates from 29 countries, including policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, development partners, and youth, all committed to advancing data, evidence, and innovation in Africa’s development agenda. The Call-to-Action outlines priority areas across cross-cutting and sector-specific themes, including: […]
