The purpose of the conference is to centre science, technology and innovation (STI) and evidence-informed policymaking (EIP) in Africa’s development efforts.
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At #Evi4Dev2025, there is a palpable desire to accelerate Africa’s journey towards a knowledge-based, innovation-driven future.
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#STI #EIP #EIDM
The inaugural Evi4Dev Community Bulletin is here!
Explore stories, insights and innovations from across the community, highlighting how evidence, research, data, science, technology and innovation are shaping Africa’s development.
Read the Bulletin: mailchi.mp/afidep/evidence-f…
Appel à tous les anciens participants de la Conférence Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) 2025 !
Contribuez à façonner le premier numéro du Bulletin communautaire Evi4Dev, une nouvelle publication trimestrielle qui suivra les progrès réalisés dans le cadre de l'Appel à l'action
2025 et renforcera la dynamique en vue de la Conférence Evi4Dev 2027.
Nous souhaitons donner la parole à notre communauté dans ce premier numéro. Partagez vos analyses, projets ou réflexions en lien avec ces thématiques.
📩 Envoyez votre article à : [email protected] 🗓️ Date limite : mercredi 15 juillet 2026 🔗 Consultez l'Appel à l'action : lnkd.in/gVsDmT26
Calling all #Evi4Dev2025 alumni! Help shape the first #Evi4Dev Community Bulletin — a quarterly publication tracking progress on the 2025 Call to Action and building momentum toward #Evi4Dev2027. Submit your article by 10 July 2026.
Email: [email protected]
We are calling on Evi4Dev alumni to share your work, insights, research, policy reflections, or ongoing initiatives linked to these themes. This is a platform to showcase how evidence is shaping development outcomes across Africa.
📅 Deadline: 10 July 2026
📩 Submit to: [email protected]
🔗 Read the Call to Action: evi4devconference.org/announ…
Join us in shaping the first issue of the #Evi4Dev Community Bulletin and building momentum toward #Evi4Dev2027.
408 delegates from 29 countries united at #Evi4Dev2025 in Nairobi to advance Africa’s future through data, evidence & innovation.
Read the Call to Action: evi4devconference.org/resour…
#EvidenceForDevelopment #AfricaRising
Part 7 of the #Evi4Dev Conference blog series explores how science, data, and innovation can drive equity and inclusion-especially for women, marginalised communities, and other underrepresented groups.
Read the final part of the blog series: shorturl.at/rQHKt
#EIDM #STI
Young people across Africa are brimming with creativity and game-changing ideas. But without the right support, they’re climbing uphill.
At the #Evi4Dev Conference, stakeholders agreed: empowering youth is essential. Read #Part6 of the blog series: shorturl.at/Lb47H
At the #Evi4Dev Conference, one thing was clear: Africa needs stronger partnerships to harness science, tech & evidence for sustainable development.
Part 5 explores how collaboration can drive progress in health, economies & governance.
Read more: shorturl.at/nj8A9
#STI
At the #Evi4DevConference, experts agreed: over-reliance on foreign aid is no longer viable. Africa should invest in stronger domestic resource mobilisation, efficient public spending, and accountable financial systems.
Read #Part4 of the blog series: bit.ly/44QgKjC
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Part 3 of the #Evi4DevConference blog series explores how digital innovations are transforming sectors like health, education, and agriculture in Africa.
To scale impact, Africa should lead with homegrown solutions, and strong policies.
Read: bit.ly/45167vB
#STI
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In just 5 days, ACTS will launch the ACTS AI Institute, dedicated to positioning Africa at the forefront of responsible AI innovation and governance.
Register for the official launch:
🗓 Tuesday, 15 July 2025
🕒 2:00 – 5:00 PM EAT
📍 Zoom | Register now 👉 bit.ly/4ezcr0y
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Part 2 of the #Evi4DevConference blog series explores why Africa must place science, technology, and innovation at the core of its development agenda. Bold investment and strong collaboration are key to turn vision into action.
Read:bit.ly/4kqQm5K
#STISA #Evi4Dev #STI
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We are proud to announce the official launch of the ACTS AI Institute (ACAII), dedicated to positioning Africa at the forefront of responsible AI innovation and governance.
The Institute comes at an important point in global technological evolution where AI increasingly shapes economic, social and governance systems worldwide.
African nations must, therefore, develop contextually relevant AI approaches that enhance rather than worsen inequalities.
Launch details:
🗓 Tuesday, 15 July 2025
🕒2:00 – 5:00 PM EAT
📍Zoom | Register now 👉bit.ly/4ezcr0y
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4lfEdBS
@FCDOGovUK @IDRC_CRDI @wellcometrust @CEIMIA_mtl @gatesfoundation @NEPAD_Agency
How can data, evidence & innovation fuel inclusive growth in Africa?
Part 1 of the #Evi4DevConference blog series unpacks insights from 400+ delegates across 30 countries.
Read how evidence & STI can drive progress and development in Africa:bit.ly/4lk0YEM
#Agenda2063
Prof. Tom Kairuki, CEO of the Science for Africa Foundation, shares the organisations’s commitment to funding innovation, advancing science diplomacy, and connecting research to real-world impact.
Watch: bit.ly/4my5FvI
#Evi4Dev2025 #Agenda2063 #SDGs #STI #EIP
