The Africa Evidence Youth League
An Initiative of the Africa Evidence Network
Nurturing, empowering, and amplifying the voices of emerging education evidence leaders across Africa
The Future of Evidence-Informed
Decision-Making (EIDM)
Across the continent, emerging evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) leaders have been raising their voice to play a more active role in finding solutions for the challenges facing African countries through the better use of data and evidence for decision-making. The Africa Evidence Youth League (AEYL) brings together these emerging leaders and provides a platform for them to share ideas, build connections, and take part in mentoring, career- and institution-building activities. The AEYL is centred around burning issues that were identified by emerging leaders, and in phase one, it will focus on education, bringing together emerging evidence education leaders from all around the continent for a facilitated community of practise and an in-depth EIDM mentoring programme.
What The AEYL Offers
The AEYL will give emerging education evidence leaders an opportunity to:
Attend the AEYL Launch Event
Contribute to the AEYL Manifesto
Take part in the AEYL Mentorship Programme
Inspire the next Generation of EIDM Leaders
Engage on the AEYL Online Platform
Receive the AEYL Award
Contribute to the knowledge of education needs in Africa
The AEYL Launch
The AEYL was launched at Evidence2023, in Entebbe, Uganda.
Take a look at some of our highlights from the launch:
Our AEYL Members
Elise Hirwa
Rwanda
Firmaye Bogale
Ethiopia
Ashely Mamvocha
Zimbabwe
Research interests: Knowledge management for collaboration, learning and accountability Evidence based advocacy
Elias Phiri
Malawi
Research interests: Decision Analytical Modelling, Health Security, Health Governance, Communication of complex science and Economic Evaluation
Joel Otieno
Kenya
Research interests: Youth and Development – Policy Research toward Evidence Informed Decision Making (EIDM)
Andile Madonsela
South Africa
Research interests: EIDM, gender and inclusion
Soumaila Z Samsiya
Niger
Research interests: To enable me to be useful for my country and the environment in which I live
Woulamé Oudjim
Togo
Research interests: Human capital issues (education and health) and gender equality.
Ochanya Okoh
Nigeria
Research interests: Evidence based policy, Healthcare Financing, Rural Economy and Education policy
Mary Anne Aluoch
Kenya
Research interests: Education
AEYL Partners
“AEYL has been an invaluable resource for me as a young professional committed to making a difference in Africa. The knowledge, networks, and support I’ve gained through this community have empowered me to drive evidence-informed change in my work and beyond.”
Sophia Miller
Chief Editor, Monday Times
“Joining the Africa Evidence Youth League has been a game-changer for my career. The opportunities for collaboration and the inspiration I’ve found here are unmatched. AEYL truly brings together the brightest minds dedicated to reshaping Africa through evidence-based decisions.”
