Sponsored by: David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Background

The Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS) has partnered with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to implement the Bridge project, which aims to bridge the gap between evidence and policy on population issues in Ethiopia. In phases I and II, the project focused on conducting consensus studies on critical issues, creating platforms for evidence-based dialogue between policymakers and researchers, and enhancing the capacity of emerging female researchers to contribute to bridging the evidence-policy gap. The partnership has now entered its Consolidation phase, known as the Bridge-Consolidation project, which builds on the successes of phases I and II, identifies new areas of engagement, and ensures the sustainability of EAS’s population-related activities.

Completed Activities

• Brainstorming meeting with population experts

• Qualitative Data Analysis Software Training

Ongoing Activities

Study Report

Bridging Science and Policy: A Consolidated Report of Population and Development Activities of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and Ways Forward.

Training

Training workshop for emerging researchers:

1) Writing and Evaluating Grant, Research, Thesis, and Dissertation Proposals, and

2) Scientific and Manuscript Report Writing, and Policy Brief note Development.