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African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) is an Africa-led research-impact institution dedicated to advancing rigorous, transparent, and contextually grounded evidence to strengthen policymaking across the continent.

: Dr Susan MweluThis week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Susan Mwelu, a statistician whose work applies statistical an...
25/08/2026

: Dr Susan Mwelu

This week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Susan Mwelu, a statistician whose work applies statistical analysis to public health, education, environmental sustainability, and economic inclusion.

Dr Mwelu holds a PhD in Mathematics, with a specialisation in Statistics, from the PAU-Institute for Basic Sciences Technology and Innovation. She also holds an MSc in Applied Statistics and a BSc in Financial Engineering, both from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Discover JKUAT) in Kenya.

Her research sits at the intersection of data, equity, and development, with particular interest in impact evaluation, applied statistics for public policy, health systems evaluation, and the use of data science and machine learning for social impact. Through her work, Dr Mwelu explores how statistical evidence can inform policy and support more equitable development outcomes.

She is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where she teaches applied quantitative methods, supervises postgraduate research, and designs capacity-building workshops for policymakers and practitioners.

Dr Mwelu also serves as a Data Analyst at the Digital Health Applied Research Centre, where she contributes to the design, implementation, and analysis of policy-relevant health systems evaluation studies in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams across Kenya. She has contributed to major public health initiatives, including studies on digital health technologies for COVID-19 and tuberculosis testing, antimicrobial resistance diagnostic capacity, and the development of nationally adopted Standard Operating Procedures for Community Health Promoters.

Her research focuses on applied statistical methods, with publications spanning change-point estimation, survival analysis, biostatistics, and machine learning applications in health and social sciences.

She also serves as Co-Principal Investigator for the Community-Driven Systems Change for Youth Resilience and Belonging Initiative in Kenya, a project supported by the Firelight Foundation. In this role, she contributes to the design and implementation of the study, oversees quantitative research activities, and leads the application of statistical and data-driven approaches to examine the factors influencing youth resilience and belonging. The project seeks to generate evidence that informs community-led interventions and policy strategies aimed at improving the wellbeing and social inclusion of young people in Kenya.

We are pleased to recognise Dr Susan Mwelu as part of our community of researchers advancing evidence for impact across Africa.

24/08/2026

This week on , we break down some of the key terms in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Inputs. Activities. Outputs. Outcomes. Impact.

We hear these words often, but what do they really mean?

We begin with Inputs and Activities, looking at the resources that go into an intervention and what we do with them.

Clear terms. Clearer measurement. Better decisions.

Watch and join us next week as we continue along the results chain.

20/08/2026

*UNIOSUN Lecturer Wins ACDI Grant for Antimicrobial Stewardship Study*

A lecturer in the Department of Public Health, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Dr Iyanuoluwa Adufe, has won a research grant from the African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) under its 2026 Research Grant Competition.

Dr Adufe’s research proposal, titled “The BRIDGE Trial: A Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Co-Created One Health Behavioural Intervention to Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship in Nigeria,” was selected for funding following a highly competitive review process involving local and international experts.

In a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the grant was made possible through the generous support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and is intended to support a high-quality, policy-relevant impact evaluation that will generate evidence to strengthen policymaking and development practice in Africa.

The project, which will run from August 17, 2026, to July 31, 2027, is expected to generate evidence that will contribute to improved antimicrobial stewardship in Nigeria while strengthening collaboration between researchers and policymakers.

According to the award letter signed by the Executive Director of ACDI, Professor Charles Teye Amoatey, Dr Adufe’s project is expected to contribute to the growing body of rigorous, policy-relevant research required to promote evidence-informed decision-making across Africa. The organisation also indicated that the researcher would join its network of African researchers committed to generating evidence for improved development practice and public policy.

As part of the grant requirements, Dr Adufe and her research team are expected to provide quarterly progress updates and a final technical and financial report. The research is also expected to result in at least one scholarly publication, while its findings will be presented to relevant decision-makers at a dedicated dissemination forum.

Reacting to the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, congratulated Dr Adufe, describing the grant as another demonstration of the quality of research being undertaken by academics at the University.

Professor Adebooye said the achievement underscored the University’s commitment to promoting research that addresses pressing societal challenges and generates practical solutions capable of influencing policy and improving the lives of citizens.

He noted that the success further strengthened UNIOSUN’s growing profile as a research-driven institution whose academics are successfully competing for prestigious research grants and contributing to critical national and continental discourse.

The Vice-Chancellor commended Dr Adufe for her research excellence and urged other members of the University community to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary and impact-driven research capable of attracting international funding and contributing meaningfully to sustainable development.

The latest grant adds to UNIOSUN’s growing record of research achievements and externally funded projects, further reinforcing the institution’s commitment to research excellence, innovation, evidence-based policymaking and global academic engagement.

: Dr Desmond Klu SeyramThis week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Desmond Klu, a population and public health researcher...
18/08/2026

: Dr Desmond Klu Seyram

This week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Desmond Klu, a population and public health researcher whose work focuses on sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, malaria, and the links between climate change and disease.

Dr Klu holds a PhD in Population Studies from the University of Ghana, Legon, specialising in family planning and maternal and child health. He also holds an MA in Population Studies, with a focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and a BA in Social Science from the University Of Cape Coast (UCC).

His research speaks directly to pressing public health priorities across Ghana and the wider region, particularly malaria prevention in pregnancy, adolescent reproductive health, contraceptive use, and the effects of climate change on disease transmission. Through his work, Dr Klu draws on large national datasets, including the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey and the Malaria Indicator Survey, to identify the factors that shape health outcomes for women, children, and adolescents.

He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Malaria Research, Institute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences, where he writes research proposals, conducts training for data collectors, and teaches postgraduate students in malaria epidemiology. He has served as a co-investigator on several major research projects, including studies on climate change, malaria transmission, digital diagnostics for healthcare in Africa, and the use of health data systems to address teenage pregnancy in the Volta Region.

Dr Klu has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Reproductive Health, and The Lancet, contributing to global research collaborations including the Global Burden of Disease Study. He also supervises postgraduate students and has examined multiple theses at the Regional Institute for Population Studies - University of Ghana. He serves as an Associate Editor for international journals and is a member of several professional research networks, including the Union for African Population Studies and the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population.

We are pleased to recognise Dr Desmond Klu as part of our community of researchers advancing evidence for impact across Africa.

17/08/2026

This week on , we explore why evaluation matters.

How do we know whether interventions are actually working?

Evaluation helps us move from assumptions to evidence. It helps us understand what is working, what is not, why, and what we can learn to improve interventions and make better decisions.

At ACDI, we believe good decisions start with good evidence.

Watch this week’s episode and tell us: Why does evaluation matter to you?

: Dora Akpene TorsuThis week, we spotlight Dora Akpene Torsu, an agribusiness researcher, market developer, and vertica...
11/08/2026

: Dora Akpene Torsu

This week, we spotlight Dora Akpene Torsu, an agribusiness researcher, market developer, and vertical farming enthusiast whose work explores sustainable agribusiness, climate resilience, and rural livelihood transformation in Ghana.

Dora’s journey into agricultural research began on her family’s cocoa farm, where she developed an early appreciation for the connection between farmers, nature, and livelihoods. That early experience continues to shape her research interest in sustainable agribusiness solutions that help farmers thrive while restoring the environment.

She is currently pursuing a PhD in Agribusiness Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Her doctoral research focuses on green business models and nature-based agribusiness models for restoring degraded landscapes, strengthening climate resilience, and improving smallholder livelihoods in Ghana.

Dora holds an MSc in Agricultural Economics, with Distinction, from the University of the Free State, South Africa, where she investigated the impact of greenhouse farming technology as a climate-smart agricultural intervention on household welfare in Ghana. She also holds a BSc in Agribusiness Management from KNUST.

Her research interests include climate-smart agriculture, nature-based agribusiness, agribusiness market development, vertical farming systems, greenhouse technology, green finance, food security, and sustainable rural development. She is particularly passionate about market-driven agricultural innovations that improve productivity while conserving natural resources.

Beyond academia, Dora has worked with Agri Impact Group, World Agriculture Forum, private agribusinesses, and farming communities across Ghana on projects promoting sustainable agriculture, enterprise development, climate adaptation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning. She currently serves as a Research Associate at KNUST and Advocate for Biodiversity Conservation, contributing to research on food security, agricultural policy, restoration through livelihood empowerment, and rural development.

Her research has been published in internationally recognised journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production and Food and Energy Security. She is also experienced in applying advanced quantitative methods and analytical tools to generate evidence that informs policy and development practice.

Dora recently participated in ACDI’s Impact Evaluation Training and Matchmaking Workshop, where she joined a growing network of researchers committed to strengthening evidence use across Africa.

We are pleased to recognise Dora Akpene Torsu as part of our community of researchers advancing evidence for impact across Africa.

: Dr Mohammed Abdul-KareemThis week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Mohammed Abdul-Kareem, an experienced Monitoring, E...
04/08/2026

: Dr Mohammed Abdul-Kareem

This week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Mohammed Abdul-Kareem, an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning specialist whose work spans health, education, agriculture, sustainable development, and governance across Ghana and beyond.

Dr Abdul-Kareem holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Ankara Üniversitesi in Turkey. His work speaks directly to the design and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems. With over a decade of experience leading MEL functions for major international organisations, including United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, UNICEF, ACDI/VOCA, TechnoServe, and USAID, Dr Abdul-Kareem has helped organisations track project progress, strengthen accountability, and translate evidence into practical programme decisions.

He is currently a Lecturer at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESDGH), where he teaches, supervises student research, and undertakes consultancy assignments. Before this, he served as Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Spark Microgrants, where he oversaw data quality, capacity-building, and evaluation activities across Ghana. He also previously led the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning function at Norsaac, managing a team responsible for three major USAID-funded projects.

Dr Abdul-Kareem has undertaken extensive consultancy work in recent years, including a mid-term evaluation of a USAID activity in Ghana, a rapid gender and conflict analysis in northern Ghana, and a threat and safety assessment for ACDI/VOCA’s Market Resilience Activity. He brings strong technical expertise in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, using tools such as STATA, SPSS, NVivo, and Atlas.ti, and has completed several professional certifications in impact evaluation, including training through USAID’s IDEAL programme and the World Bank Group.

We are pleased to recognise Dr Mohammed Abdul-Kareem as part of our community of researchers advancing evidence for impact across Africa.

It has been 128 days since ACDI launched. Not quite long enough to call it an odyssey, but long enough to see the scale ...
30/07/2026

It has been 128 days since ACDI launched. Not quite long enough to call it an odyssey, but long enough to see the scale of demand for evidence synthesis skills across Africa.

We launched with a commitment to strengthen evidence generation and evidence use across Africa. The response to our Systematic Review Training and Mentorship Programme has brought that commitment into sharper focus.

📊 4,918 applications from 47 African countries
🌍 Nigeria accounted for 41% of applications, followed by Kenya, Zambia, Ghana and Ethiopia.

What surprised us was the breadth of the response. Applications came from The Gambia, Djibouti, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritania, Libya, the Central African Republic, Seychelles and Cabo Verde, among many others.

These numbers reflect more than interest in a training programme. They point to a continent-wide appetite for the skills required to find, assess and synthesise research into evidence that can inform policy and practice.

Africa has immense research talent. Strengthening the skills, systems and opportunities around that talent can help produce more rigorous, relevant and policy-ready evidence.

We sincerely thank everyone who took the time to apply. We recognise the thought, preparation and effort that went into each application.

The review process is underway. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements should expect an email from ACDI in the coming weeks.

📢 African Centre for Development Impact - ACDI invite des universitaires, des chercheurs et des professionnels expérimen...
28/07/2026

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African Centre for Development Impact - ACDI invite des universitaires, des chercheurs et des professionnels expérimentés de l’évaluation à rejoindre son Réseau de mentors et à contribuer à former la prochaine génération de leaders africains dans le domaine des données probantes.

Nous recherchons des titulaires d’un doctorat disposant d’au moins cinq ans d’expérience pertinente dans la conduite et la publication d’ ou de , d’un solide dossier de publications, ainsi que d’une expérience dans l’encadrement d’étudiants de troisième cycle et de jeunes chercheurs.

Les mentors sélectionnés fourniront un accompagnement technique aux participants de nos programmes de formation en et en pendant une période de six à douze mois.

Date limite de candidature : Mardi 4 août 2026
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Partagez vos connaissances. Renforcez les capacités de recherche en Afrique. Contribuez à améliorer les décisions publiques.

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: Dr Hephzibah ObekpaThis week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Hephzibah Onyeje Obekpa, an agricultural economist whose...
28/07/2026

: Dr Hephzibah Obekpa

This week, we are pleased to spotlight Dr Hephzibah Onyeje Obekpa, an agricultural economist whose work focuses on food security, nutrition, rural livelihoods, resource economics, and the environmental effects of agricultural and energy policy.

Dr Obekpa holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, completed through a split-site arrangement with Michigan State University in the United States, with a focus on applied microeconometrics and health economics. Her doctoral research examined how food prices, water sources, and diet diversity affect the nutritional status of children in rural Nigerian households. She also holds an MSc and a Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics, both from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, as well as a certificate in Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) online learning initiative.

Her research speaks directly to key development priorities across Nigeria and beyond, particularly food security, poverty reduction, gender and rural development, and the links between agricultural production and environmental sustainability. Through her work, Dr Obekpa explores how policy choices shape household welfare, from the effects of foreign direct investment on agriculture to the relationship between renewable energy and ecological sustainability.

She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, where she teaches and conducts research alongside a wide range of consultancy and technical assignments. She has served as a national consultant for the International Trade Centre on the sesame seed value chain and led the mapping of agricultural raw materials for Benue State under the Nigeria Industrial Database Project.

Dr Obekpa has published in journals including Food Policy, Ecological Indicators, and the Journal of Environmental Management, among others. She has also authored several technical reports and policy briefs on agri-food enterprise development and postharvest loss in Nigeria.

Dr Obekpa was a Nigerian Agricultural Policy Project Scholar at Michigan State University and a Junior Fellow of the Pan-African Scientific Research Council. She has continued to build her research skills through recent training, including the Impact Evaluation Training and Matchmaking Workshop run by the African Centre for Development Impact - ACDI.

We are pleased to recognise Dr Hephzibah Onyeje Obekpa as part of our community of researchers advancing evidence for impact across Africa.

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