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Innovation: It's Not What You Think.
It's not about big budgets or flashy technology. Our #ManifestoInnovationChallenge celebrates principled practices: resourcefulness, indigenous knowledge, and efficiency under constraints. This is African-led innovation, defined by us.🌍
🌍 Everyday innovation deserves recognition.
Join the info session on 1 April to learn more about the #ManifestoInnovationChallenge.
👉 Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a47ad757-3770-4e1d-aa23-baad7d087d7c@7837a068-20e5-4c0b-8f75-9e9535878f5a.
#AfricanLedInnovation #AfricaLovesEvidence #CommunityDrivenChange #DecolonisingEvidence
📢 Join Africa’s evidence movement.
Our #ManifestoInnovationChallenge celebrates African-led innovation in #EIDM.
Deadline: 29 May: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
Be featured during the 2026 Africa Evidence Week.
#AfricaLovesEvidence #EvidenceDriven #LeaveNoOneBehind #OnlyTogether
✨ Principled, Resilient, Resourceful — Learn More at Our Information Session
African innovation is principled, resilient, and resourceful 🌍.
The AEN #ManifestoInnovationChallenge celebrates these practices.
Join Our Information Session:
📅 1 April | 🕒 14:00–15:00 SAST
⏳ The countdown is on: share your innovation.
Innovation isn’t about big budgets; it’s about principled practice under real-world constraints.
Submit your initiative to our #ManifestoInnovationChallenge by 29 May: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
#AfricanSolutions #EIDMInnovation
💡 Thank you to all who’ve submitted to the #ManifestoInnovationChallenge.
Your stories of efficiency and African-led practice inspire us all.
Haven’t yet? Submit by 29 May: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
#CapacityForChange #ImpactThroughEvidence
🌟 From Evidence to Impact: Enock Musungwini’s Leadership Journey
Recognition matters. Spotlighting #AELA winners shows how Africa’s evidence ecosystem is quietly, relationally, creatively transforming.
In 2024, @Enomark1979, Programme Manager at @PangaeaZimbabwe, won the
🌟 Evidence Mediation in Action: Celebrating Leadership in #EIDM
🎤 Inspiration takes the stage. Meet Dr Temitope Sogbanmu, Senior Lecturer at the University of Lagos and #AELA2022 Evidence Mediator winner.
Since her award, she’s been bridging science and policy through the
🌍 Inclusivity in action: Join the Evidence Movement in English and French.
The #AENManifesto is now available in English and French: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AEN_Manifesto_Bilingual_EN_FR_final.pdf.
📖 Submit your innovation by 29 May and join Africa’s evidence movement: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
🌟Showcase Your Practice: Apply Before 29 May.
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge closes on 29 May. Share how you’ve lived the #AENManifesto in practice, community or institutional, big or small; your innovation matters.
👉 Apply now: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
⏳ Time is running out!
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge closes on 29 May. Showcase how you’ve brought the Manifesto’s principles to life, whether through grassroots initiatives or institutional strategies.
Your innovation deserves recognition. Share your
🌍✨ Evidence Leadership Redefined: Inspiring Change Across Africa
The journeys of our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners remind us that true leadership is about courage, creativity, and making the most of resources to achieve lasting impact.
We proudly spotlight
🌍 NextGen Evidence Leaders: Shaping Africa’s Future
Evidence leadership goes beyond data; it’s about people, context, and inclusivity. The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (#AELA2025) celebrates emerging voices like Fabio Bezerra, honoured as an Emerging Leader under 35. His
🌍 Emerging Evidence Leaders: Africa’s Future in Focus
💬 Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winner, @FBogale (Emerging Leader under 35, 2024) shares how the award shaped her journey, deepening collaboration with policymakers, strengthening evidence platforms, and engaging
📊 Why It Matters: Shaping Africa’s Evidence Future
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge isn’t just about recognition, it’s about embedding values-driven innovation into Africa’s evidence ecosystems. By sharing your initiative, you help grow:
- A repository of
Honouring African leadership in evidence 🌍
🎥 Watch @uteeakan, Evidence Producer (2025), share his testimonial for the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA): .
His reflections highlight the power of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in shaping
🚀 Ready, Set, Innovate!
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge is still open: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
This initiative celebrates African-led, values-driven innovation in applying the #AENManifesto to strengthen capacity for evidence-informed decision-making
✨ Evidence isn’t just research; it’s action.
In 2022, @gloriaanderson_ turned her Africa Evidence Leadership Award (#AELA) recognition into a digital revolution in Tanzania. From labs to offline libraries, her work proves data can dismantle poverty and build futures.
✨ Recognition through the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) doesn't just celebrate achievement; it sparks growth, amplifies advocacy, and inspires new leaders.
For @Enomark1979, winner of #AELA2024 in the Evidence Use category, the award became a launchpad for impact. As
🌍 Le Manifeste de l'AEN est désormais disponible en français
Le Manifeste de l'Africa Evidence Network sur le Développement des Capacités pour une Prise de Décision Fondée sur les Données Probantes est maintenant disponible en français et en anglais: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AEN_Manifesto_Bilingual_EN_FR_final.pdf.
📖 Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA): From recognition to responsibility.
In 2023, Dr @justnumah turned her AELA win into a deeper commitment, securing strategic grants, strengthening partnerships with Ghana’s ministries, and embedding evidence into policy.
She even
🌍 The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) is more than recognition — it’s a movement shaping stronger decisions and resilient communities across Africa.
✨ In 2022, Dr Temitope Sogbanmu, Founder of EUEPiN, was honoured as the Evidence Intermediary Awardee. Her visibility
🌍 Celebrating Evidence Leadership: Deo Gracias Houndolo’s Impact Across Africa
💡 Evidence leaders are architects of change, turning research, data, and lived experience into inclusive solutions for Africa’s future.
In 2023, the @Africa_evidence honoured Deo Gracias Houndolo
🏆 What does it mean to be an AELA winner?
It means leading with evidence to drive change, strengthen governance and improve lives. 🌍✨
Fabio Bezerra at @ForAfrikaOrg developed the Sustainable Livelihoods Index to measure household self‑sufficiency across 5 dimensions and 22
🌍🚀 Submissions are now open!
Apply for the #ManifestoInnovationChallenge and showcase your innovative, African-led EIDM practices.
✅Use resources wisely.
✅Align with the Manifesto.
✅Share learning others can adapt.
📅 Submission deadline: 29 May 2026
👉 Apply here:
🌟 Evidence Leadership, Driving Transformation 🌍✨
The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) is more than recognition; it sparks change. By elevating voices and empowering leaders, AELA proves evidence is not just data, but a force for resilience, collaboration, and hope.
🎉 It’s Official! 🎉
The #ManifestoInnovationChallenge is live: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Concept-Note_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
This initiative celebrates 10 values-driven, efficient, and innovative applications of the #AENManifesto across Africa’s evidence ecosystems.
✨ Innovation here isn’t about budgets or
✨ Celebrating the journey of #AELA2025 Winner: Akaninyene Obot ✨
His path reflects courage, creativity, and commitment to evidence leadership. From specialised training and global collaborations to securing a PhD grant and championing local policy partnerships, @uteeakan
🌍 Celebrating Evidence Leadership in Africa
🎉 The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (#AELA) honours leaders transforming policymaking through evidence. As the #AELAcampaign launches, we spotlight their journeys, achievements and impact.
We proudly recognise @FrejusTHOTO,
In advance of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we are revisiting impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight Jose Chiluvane's story on "Transforming Lives Through Menstrual Health Education" in Mozambique.
This narrative showcases how community-led
Preceding the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we are reflecting upon the profound #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we spotlight Takele Gezahegn Demie's story on "Empowering Ethical and Inclusive Evidence Use in Ethiopia’s Public Health."
Learn how the Ethiopian Health
In getting ready for the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight @Sightsavers on "Collaborative investigation of evidence use in policy making."
Their Kenya study shows how engaging stakeholders,
The stage is set for inspiration! ✨
Our pre-campaign features sneak peeks into the wisdom of Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners.
Learn how they champion evidence across Africa.
#AELAPioneers #EIDMChampions #AfricanVision
Ahead of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight Oluwadamilola Ogundipe on "Bridging Landscapes, Communities and Evidence."
She champions African-driven solutions & collaborative use of evidence
Celebrate with us! 🎉
Our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners are true architects of change, using evidence for societal good. Their vision is inspiring.
#AELAWinners #EIDM #SocietalImpact
With the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge approaching, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we spotlight Tolulope G. Ogundipe on "From Goats to Genomes."
Her journey shows how evidence transforms perceptions and agriculture, merging local
📢 Coming Soon: The AEN #ManifestoInnovationChallenge!
Launching on 6 March, we will spotlight 10 innovative applications of the #AENManifesto for evidence‑informed decision‑making (EIDM) in Africa.
It’s about values‑led innovation, efficiency and contextual intelligence.
Ahead of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight @Nainmirayuh's powerful story on "Changing stories of people with disabilities from red to green."
See how an inclusive, evidence-based approach
Get motivated!
We're shining a light on inspiring Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners.
Their #EIDM commitment is a beacon for future leaders.
#AELAPioneers #FutureLeaders #AfricaRising
Prior to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we reflect on significant #LivingTheManifesto narratives.
Today, we highlight Boudan Yolande from @ebase_africa on "Quand les preuves deviennent des racines pour nos décisions."
Learn how the Tori Dey method makes complex
How has winning the #AELA transformed their work?
Our pre-campaign explores the influence of the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) on our winners' #EIDMadvocacy.
#AELAInfluence #AfricanSuccess
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#AfricaDevelopmentLeaders
The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) is more than an award; it's a movement! 🙌
Join us in celebrating the champions proving the power of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in Africa.
#AELAWinners #AfricanEIDM #AfricanImpact #AfricaLovesEvidence #EIDMMovement
Prior to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we are revisiting influential #LivingTheManifesto narratives.
Our focus today is on Dr Eric Ngang, discussing “Localisation | Global South CSOs value existing capacities.”
He champions community-driven capacity building and
✨ We're pleased to bring you the February edition of the #AENnewsletter — full of fresh stories on evidence, collaboration, and innovation across Africa and beyond: 🔗 https://africaevidencenetwork.org/africa-evidence-network-newsletter-february-2026/2026/02/20/
#AfricaLovesEvidence #ClimateAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement #EIDMAfrica #EIDMcareers
🏢 #AENSpotlight – Organisation
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre is featured as a hub for “what works” in safety. By filling evidence gaps, it empowers practitioners & policymakers to act on reliable insights: .
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre
The Centre collates, creates and communicates the best available safety evidence from the Foundation, our partners and...
www.lrfoundation.org.uk
✨ Plus in this edition:
- Stories on climate resilience in Ghana’s prisons and inclusive education in Kenya.
- Events like @SAMEA_ZA's 10th Biennial Conference and the 2026 Africa Evidence Summit.
- Opportunities and #EIDMcareers across leading organisations.
- Hot off the press
Need #EIDM tips?
Our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners have you covered. Stay tuned for their actionable advice to drive change.
#AELAWinners #LeadershipAdvice
Let's take a look at some inspiring #LivingTheManifesto stories before the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge is launched.
Today, we're focusing on @DivineAdongo from @PACKS_Africa and their "Human Centred Journey."
Learn how this youth-led think tank champions local ownership
Prior to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we reflect upon significant #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Our highlight today is “From Data to Action | Experience with the AEN Manifesto” by Geoffrey Kimotho.
This youth leader shows how storytelling and participatory forums
From research to real-world change: #AELA winners make it happen!
Our pre-campaign offers glimpses into their evidence-championing journeys.
#ResearchImpact #PolicyChange #EIDMStories
Greetings, #AELA alumni! 👋
We're celebrating your incredible work ahead of our next campaign.
Your #EIDM dedication shapes a better Africa.
#EvidenceCommunity #AfricanLeaders
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