The effective use of research can ignite a country’s growth and economic development. In many African countries, however, there is a disconnect between the research institutions that build evidence and the governments well-positioned to leverage research. Our Communications Team sat down with development economist and researcher Joy Kiiru to understand how to bring evidence and policy together.
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This final report summarizes the achievements of the Strengthening Public Accountability in Parliament (Damal) project, which aimed to strengthen the Federal Parliament of Somalia’s ability to fulfill its legislative responsibilities. It also provides lessons learned and recommendations for future activities.
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This report highlights successes, reflections, and lessons learned from project implementation of the Support to Four State Assemblies (Gole-Kaab) project.
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To secure debt relief, Somalia must strengthen financial oversight practices and embrace principles of accountability.
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Bill Clay is a political and civil society organizer with more than twenty years of experience managing complex national and international development projects focused on parliamentary capacity building, media, and elections. He is currently the team…
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John Johnson is a former democracy and governance director in Chemonics’ Asia region. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University at Albany, master’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in African studies,…
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David Vaughn is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating legal and judicial reform projects throughout Europe and Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. He acted as rule of law…
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