In the August newsletter, we feature the African Scientists Directory which seeks to provide relevant information on African experts in the natural and social sciences, humanities, engineering, and mathematics. The newsletter also features a blog by Ruth Levine from IDinsight on a new book from Africa to support evidence-use by decision-makers.
Lesedi Senamele Matlala, a monitoring and evaluation researcher at JET Education Services, writes this month’s blog that highlights the importance of educational institutions’ preparation for the rapid shift to online learning seen as necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic.