Inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference - to Tackle Key Africa’s Development Challenges Through Innovation and Evidence.

Inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference - to Tackle Key Africa’s Development Challenges Through Innovation and Evidence.

Nairobi, Kenya

The first-ever Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference, organized by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with several organizations including ACED, ACET, IDinsight, Mawazo Institute, Speak Up Africa and Strathmore University, will take place on May 6–8, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya.   

This landmark event aims to address Africa's development challenges through science, technology, and innovation (STI) and evidence-informed policymaking (EIP), focusing on data, research, and innovation to advance the continent's prosperity. 

Key highlights include high-level plenaries, networking opportunities, and continued engagement beyond the conference.

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