On July 26th, Christine Papai, Deputy Country Director, shared a technical case study of the malaria text message reminders study at the USAID MEASURE / Ghana School of Public Health Impact Evaluation Workshop.The audience included 22 individuals who work in or intend to do impact evaluations.

The Evidence-based Policy-making in Education conference began on June 23.This 2-day event was hosted by the Tanzanian Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and coordinated by Twaweza and Innovations for Poverty Action-Tanzania.

Amidst significant gains in primary level participation rates, learning gaps remain among primary and secondary level students.Increased government spending in education, as well as the implementation of the K-12 program are important education sector reforms that sets the stage for improved access and better education outcomes for the Filipino youth.However, while these reforms are significant, much is still needed to be done in improving learning outcomes for primary and secondary learners in the Philippines.