Course Modules:
Module 1: Concepts of Evidence-Informed Policymaking (EIP)

• What is evidence-informed policymaking?
• Types and hierarchies of evidence
• The EIP cycle
• Institutional enablers of EIP
• Case Study: Use of evidence in Kenya’s health financing reforms

Module 2: Sourcing and Assessing Evidence

• Data types (quantitative, qualitative, administrative)
• Research repositories and government databases
• Assessing credibility and bias
• Addressing data gaps
• Case Study: Informing policy through Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)

Module 3: Integrating Evidence into Planning Cycles

• From problem identification to solution design
• Using baseline and situational analyses
• Incorporating evaluations and learning
• Institutional decision-making processes
• Case Study: Integrating evaluation results into education policy

Module 4: Communicating and Advocating with Evidence

• Writing evidence-based policy briefs
• Visualizing data and trends
• Tailoring messages to different audiences
• Media and public engagement
• Case Study: Advocacy using evidence in nutrition policy formulation

Module 5: Building Organizational Culture for EIP

• Capacity development strategies
• Knowledge translation and learning loops
• Communities of practice
• Monitoring EIP adoption and results
• Case Study: Building an EIP framework in Tanzania’s Ministry of Planning