University of Johannesburg

This grant will support the secretariat of the Africa Evidence Network (AEN), which brings together evidence producers, users, and intermediaries. The network aims to share information, increase understanding, and raise awareness about the importance of evidence to improve decision making in Africa. This grant will enable the AEN to develop its strategic plan; refine its consultation, advisory, and governance structures; and broaden its funding base.

This grant will support the secretariat of the Africa Evidence Network, which works to increase the use of evidence in decision making. The network brings together evidence producers, users, and intermediaries to share information, collaborate, build African interest in and capacity for evidence-informed decision making, and advocate for African voices and participation in the evidence-informed decision making movement. During this grant period, Africa Evidence Network will also increase member participation in governance of the network.