The African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) fully funded Conference
The African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI), formerly Development Impact West Africa (DIWA), invites applications for its Impact Evaluation Training and Matchmaking Workshop for African researchers and policymakers.
Impact Evaluation Training and Matchmaking Workshop for African
Researchers and Policymakers
23–26 March 2026 | Accra, Ghana
The African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) is pleased to announce its Impact Evaluation Training
and Matchmaking Programme for researchers and policymakers across the continent.
The week-long training and matchmaking will take place in Accra, Ghana, from 23–26 March 2026. It is
designed to strengthen the capacity of African evaluators, researchers and policymakers in the generation,
interpretation, and application of rigorous evidence to support effective public policy and development
programming.
The programme is designed to target highly motivated researchers and policymakers seeking to influence
decision-making through credible, demand-driven impact evaluation and collaborative research.
Programme Overview
The programme will be delivered in English and French and will adopt a practical, hands-on approach. It
is structured to prepare participants to design impact evaluation studies addressing priority government
interventions.
Three days of intensive training in impact evaluation methods
One day of structured matchmaking between researchers and policymakers
During the matchmaking session, policymakers will present priority policy interventions and evidence gaps.
Researchers and policymakers will then form joint research teams to co-create a design and an approach
to assess the impact of the intervention to address real life policy needs.
Post-Programme Support
Following the training and matchmaking event:
A call will be placed for research teams to develop full proposals based on the priorities presented
by the policymakers during the matchmaking.
ACDI will provide technical guidance during proposal development and study design.
The proposals will undergo independent review and select teams will be considered for funding
support.
Research teams will be supported to disseminate findings, present results on major platforms, and
develop manuscripts for publication.
Course Content
The programme will combine lectures, panel discussions, case studies, and group work. Key topics include:
Foundations of impact evaluation
Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs)
Quasi-experimental designs
Cost-effectiveness analysis
Research transparency and reproducibility
Linking evidence to policy and programme decisions
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be currently based in an academic, research, or policy institution in Africa.
Hold a PhD or Master’s degree from a credible academic institution
Have advanced training in statistics, economics, or related disciplines
Have a background in quantitative methods and/or social sciences
Demonstrate proficiency in English or French
Policymakers will be nominated by their institutions
Funding
ACDI will cover the full cost of participation, including:
Tuition
Accommodation and meals
International travel for participants based outside Ghana
Local travel and accommodation for participants outside Accra
All participants are required to arrive one day prior to the programme and remain for the full duration.
Detailed travel and accommodation instructions will be shared with successful applicants.
How to Apply
Applications are now open. Interested applicants should complete the application form via the provided
link and upload a current CV. Applications submitted without a CV will not be reviewed.
Apply Here: https://bit.ly/ACDI_IETM
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026
Enquiries: info@acdi-africa.org | rotoo@acdi-africa.org
About ACDI
The African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) formerly Development Impact West Africa (DIWA) is a
leading Pan-African institution dedicated to advancing the generation and use of rigorous, locally generated
evidence in public policymaking.
ACDI envisions an Africa where public decisions are consistently guided by trusted, locally generated
evidence for equitable and sustainable development. To achieve this vision, ACDI commits to fostering
partnerships that generate and apply rigorous evidence to strengthen public policy and decision-making
across the continent.
Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKULDh7F5MHyR4_NiJ9Y0dQkbnmf-AjxP8VII8Eb7oMHbVRw/viewform
Programme Details: https://acdi-africa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Call-for-Application.pdf
Application Deadline: Friday, 23 January 2026
Enquiries: info@acdi-africa.org | rotoo@acdi-africa.org
Dates: 23–26 March 2026 | Location: Accra, Ghana
