Local Capacity Strengthening through Intentional Evaluation Partnerships in Nigeria In Nigeria, D4I conducted a multi-activity evaluation of USAID/Nigeria’s Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) activities. As part of this process, D4I employed various methods and strategies to facilitate demand-driven local capacity strengthening (LCS) for conducting analyses and evaluations.
A Journey of Research Mentorship and Skill Development in Bangladesh For more than a decade, the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has worked with USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation and D4I projects on a multitude of research activities. Through this partnership, D4I has implemented various approaches to strengthen the research and dissemination capacity of icddr,b staff.
D4I at the American Evaluation Association (AEA) Conference 2024 Join Data for Impact (D4I) at the American Evaluation Association (AEA) Conference 2024 happening October 21-26, 2024, in Portland, Oregon.
Sharing Lessons Learned in Localization: D4I’s Localization in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Webinar Series Throughout 2024, D4I hosted a webinar series focused on localization in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) in global health. Localizing MERL helps ensure that local actors have the resources and capacity needed for equitable, evidence-informed decision making.
Sustainable Health Programming in Nigeria: Insights from Sentinel Indicator Monitoring As part of the Nigeria HPN Multi-Activity Evaluation in 2021-2022, D4I conducted an assessment to explore how the four HPN activities are contributing to the sustainability of health systems and health outcomes in Nigeria.
Expertise and Leadership from Local Partners: A Q&A on data collection strategies and lessons learned in Bangladesh and Tanzania In 2023, Data for Impact (D4I) published an assessment report entitled High Impact Practices (HIPs) in Family Planning (FP): A qualitative assessment of quality and scale of implementation for three service delivery HIPs in Bangladesh and Tanzania.
Localizing Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL): Insights from Local Actors in Burundi, Colombia, and Malawi On July 17, 2024, D4I hosted the fifth and final webinar in a series on localization in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL). The panel discussion included local research organizations and individuals from Burundi, Colombia, and Malawi. The webinar was conducted in English and French and included interpretation.
Strengthening Diverse Capacities through Diverse Approaches at Partner Universities Data for Impact (D4I), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supports countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and—ultimately—health outcomes. D4I also strengthens the technical and organizational capacity of local organizations and actors to collect, analyze, and use data to support their sustainable development. One successful approach D4I has adopted involved capacity strengthening of universities in Armenia and Moldova, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, and Malawi.
From Policy to Practice: Navigating Localization and Equitable Partnerships in Global Health On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, D4I hosted the 4th webinar in a series on localization in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL). This webinar included a panel discussion about navigating localization and equitable partnerships in global health.
Panel Discussion: Knowledge and Learning Exchange on Locally Led Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) On June 6, 2024, D4I hosted a panel discussion highlighting the experiences of local organizations leading monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) work within the global health sector.
