Towards Quality Education in Ghana: Using Evidence to Achieve Better Learning Outcomes Co-Hosted with the Ministry of Education, GhanaIntroductionBetter utilization of evidence in policy and practice can improve learning outcomes. In the last decade, rigorous field research has yielded a number of important lessons on how to improve learning outcomes.However, existing evidence and its implications for policy decisions are not always readily known among policymakers and practitioners.Meaningful engagement between researchers and policymakers remains limited.

Between March 27-31, 2017, IPA presented in multiple sessions at this year’s African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) Conference in Kampala, Uganda.The conference brought together researchers, academics, and practitioners from the African continent and beyond to discuss the supply and demand of credible evidence in support of the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.Rebecca Rouse, Director of IPA's Financial Inclusion Program, presented evidence on women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion.

Can a simple debit card have more impact on women’s empowerment outcomes than microcredit?Watch IPA’s Financial Inclusion Program's webinar from March 23rd, 2017, to explore the latest evidence on the role of financial products in achieving women’s economic empowerment.