The Africa Evidence Network (AEN) and the African Center for Equitable Development (ACED) hosted Evidence 2025 in Cotonou, Benin, from September 30 to October 2, 2025. This groundbreaking event brought together over 250 delegates in attendance in person and an additional 100 registered online participants to advance evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across the continent. The collaborative initiative aimed to foster connections, deepen understanding, and drive impact in EIDM, ultimately reducing poverty and inequality in Africa.
What is EVIDENCE?
The AEN’s EVIDENCE series has been driving EIDM in Africa since 2014. Evidence 2025 was an innovative and inclusive celebration of EIDM with impactful discussions, deepened engagement, and strengthened collaboration among stakeholders, with a special focus on empowering young leaders to champion evidence-informed policies across Africa.
Objectives and themes
Evidence 2025 ignited meaningful connections, sparked new insights, and drove transformative change in Africa’s EIDM landscape. By engaging a diverse community of leaders, understanding the complexities of EIDM, and impacting policy and practice for Africa’s future, Evidence 2025 delivered on its core purpose: to foster a stronger, more resilient evidence ecosystem that benefits all Africans.
Engage
Join the Pan-African community to connect, share, and learn with peers, empower emerging leaders, and celebrate evidence champions. Bridge gaps and build a stronger, more united EIDM community.
Understand
Dive into shared lessons, innovative practices, and expert discussions. Uncover the latest insights and best practices to strengthen Africa’s evidence ecosystem.
Impact
Foster powerful connections, share expertise, and amplify knowledge to drive EIDM in Africa and transform lives across the continent.
Only together can evidence-informed decision-making become a reality.
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