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The book investigates how African governments can leverage evidence to enhance their policies and programs for citizens' benefit.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Using evidence in policy and practice : lessons from Africa

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This book demonstrates how evidence informs policy improvements in Africa, indicating effective strategies for change.

The book investigates how African governments can leverage evidence to enhance their policies and programs for citizens' benefit.
Explores different evidence sources across various contexts in Africa.
Presents case studies from five African countries and the ECOWAS region.
Utilizes evaluations, research synthesis, and citizen engagement to inform policy.
Highlights successful use of evidence in education, wildlife, and sanitation sectors.
Identifies key voices of policy makers in driving effective practices.
Provides practical policy briefs and videos for practitioners and researchers.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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