Malawi & Regional Delegations (EIDM Program)
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Moses Nyambalo Phiri in collaboration with Memory Ngwira, and Settie Kanyanda.
A delegation from Malawi has commenced Week 13 of the Mid-Level Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM) program at the African Centre for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES), joining colleagues from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda for the intensive 28-week course. The program is designed to equip policymakers and researchers with the skills needed to effectively translate evidence into actionable policy.
The Malawian team includes policymakers Mary Mwale and Blair Sibale from the Reproductive Health Directorate, alongside researchers Memory Moque Ngwira from PHIM and Suzgika Mirriam Lakudzala from the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome (MLW) Programme. Their participation highlights Malawi’s ongoing commitment to strengthening evidence-based policy formulation, particularly in critical areas like public health.
The week began with a powerful session on “Gender Inclusion and Diversity in Evidence-to-Policy,” led by Dr. Anna Ninsiima of Makerere University. The session focused on the essential role of integrating gender and diversity considerations throughout the policy process to ensure equitable and effective outcomes.
The program, has brought together a diverse group of professionals from across the region, aiming to build a network of skilled individuals capable of championing evidence-informed practices within their respective countries. The ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange are expected to have a lasting impact on policy-making across East Africa.