EIDM INNOVATION IN AFRICA #8 | The future of EIDM: Africa Evidence Youth League

Hosted by: Luvuyo Jalisa, National Department of Water and Sanitation

Evidence 2023 online programme slot: Day 2, Slot 2: 10:00-10:45

Across the continent, emerging evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) leaders have been raising their voice to play a more active role in finding solutions for the challenges facing African countries through the better use of data and evidence for decision-making.  The Africa Evidence Youth League (AEYL) brings together these emerging leaders and provides a platform for them to share ideas, build connections, and take part in mentoring, career- and institution-building activities. The AEYL is centered around burning issues which were identified by emerging leaders and in phase 1 will focus on education, bringing together emerging evidence education leaders from all around the continent to a facilitated community of practice and in-depth EIDM mentoring programme. The AEYL vision is to support a more effective and equitable practice of EIDM on the continent by providing the next generation of EIDM leaders with the inspirations, networks, and support system to innovate and create EIDM in Africa.