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.
Professor Phyllis Dako-Gyeke: A Leader in Gender Equity Research and Cherished Colleague It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, a treasured colleague, scholar, and inspirational teacher, on June 11, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.
Strengthening Gender Competency in Family Planning: Insights from Ghana on Effective Online Training Models and Tools for Providers On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, D4I hosted a webinar about strengthening gender competency in family planning (FP) that included insights on effective online training models and tools for providers.
Enhancing Private Sector Engagement: Introducing the Private Sector Engagement Self-Assessment Monitoring Tool On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, D4I hosted a webinar introducing the new Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Self-Assessment Monitoring (SAM) Tool.
Breastfeeding is a collective responsibility (Op-Ed) Even after so many years of having strong protective evidence of breastfeeding, our society in Bangladesh is not ready to provide women with a safe environment.
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 Intentions to Actions – Using Commitment Devices for Evidence Use How can we get people to use evidence more in health programming? D4I recently tried something a little different—using ‘commitment devices’ or tools to lock people into accomplishing a goal. Here’s what we learned.
