IDinsight

🇰🇪 This week, in Nairobi, we hosted our partners, clients, and funders for an interactive event on "Innovating for Inclusive Impact." 📊 The event brought together social sector leaders in East and Southern Africa to discuss how we can leverage emerging technologies for more impact. We discussed advances in research, evaluation, data collection and data science that could revolutionize the sector and redefine development. 🤝 It was truly inspiring to witness our partner's commitment to using data-driven approaches and creating inclusive solutions. A heartfelt thanks to Jacaranda Health, Roseline K. Njogu, Public Financial Management Reforms Secretariat, Women Enterprise Fund WEF and everyone else who attended the event and engaged with us. 🔗 If you wish to learn more about our work and get involved, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gvC2Z_XB

It was an honor to have you at our event, Joel Bett. We are glad to support Public Financial Management Reforms in Kenya to be data-driven. Thank you for joining us!

🤱This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024, let's focus on strengthening breastfeeding practices! Our recent report on access to health services in Kilifi, Kenya, highlights gaps between recommended breastfeeding practices for children under two and actual breastfeeding rates in the county. We can close this gap by enhancing messaging around breastfeeding and the importance of micronutrient supplementation. Decision-makers need to prioritize maternal and child health education, including counselling on calcium supplementation, to bridge the gap in breastfeeding rates. Read our detailed recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eDuXer9W

🎉 This month, we are spotlighting Torben Fischer, our interim West and North Africa (WNA) Regional Director. Torben was nominated by three IDinsighers: Stefania, Mimi, and Claire. Here's what they all said ⬇️ "Torben has stepped into the interim WNA Regional Director position with courage, passion, and enthusiasm, embodying the very spirit of leadership that IDinsight values. Torben's dedication to our mission is evident in the way he has embraced the challenges of this new role. Despite the demands of his position, he continues to find time to care for every member of our team, demonstrating a level of empathy and support that is truly inspiring. Torben, you are amazing, and we want you to know that your IDinsight family is here to support you every step of the way," shares Stefania, Mimi, and Claire. Thank you, Torben, for everything that you do! 🎉

🤖 In a world where #AI is reshaping development, how do we ensure it serves everyone fairly? 📊 AI models are trained using data. To ensure inclusivity, this data must represent the experiences of all people, especially underrepresented groups. IDinsight’s DataDelta is leading the way in developing innovative, efficient large-scale #datacollection approaches, amplifying community voices as AI is applied to tackling social sector challenges. 📝 How does our team achieve this? Read our latest report on our mission of putting people at the center of data-driven decisions to know more: https://lnkd.in/g6P55VZB

#CareerMondays | Looking for a job in the social impact sector? IDinsight is currently hiring for multiple positions across regions. Check out our open positions at https://lnkd.in/gV4nYA6E and join our impact-focused team. 📝 To know more about our hiring process, check out our summary of what to expect when you apply to IDinsight: https://lnkd.in/ghjtzwhi

📣 This week, we held a validation workshop in Nairobi to engage national and county-level #health stakeholders and experts in reviewing our health landscaping study findings. ⛑️ IDinsight, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has been mapping health sector information flows in Kenya to improve accountability and public service delivery. Our study aims to address critical gaps and inform decisions on health budgeting, policy development, and strategic planning. 🙏 We extend our heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders who attended and contributed valuable feedback. Moving forward, our team — Simon Otieno Josiah, Grace Mukami Muriithi, Winfred Kananu, Emma Kimani, Torben Fischer, and Martin —will incorporate these insights to enhance the study’s impact. 🔔 Stay tuned for more updates on our study. 🔗 To know more about our work in the health sector, check out our recent publications: https://lnkd.in/g5-CDr5F

#HumansOfIDinsight | "As I often put it, my journey to IDinsight started before I was even born. With both parents who worked in the social sector in Vietnam, it was always clear to me that my professional journey would have to involve bringing positive changes to people and communities. At the same time, I am well aware of the pitfalls and false promises that are too common in development, which often lead to long-term consequences for the people it is presumed to help. Whatever I do, I want to avoid being part of the problem as best I can. It was with this mindset that I started my job search after finishing my Master’s, and that’s how IDinsight came up. At that time, IDinsight was looking for an Associate to support their first full project in Vietnam. I was interested in the work, but more importantly, I was impressed with IDinsight’s visible commitment to reducing power imbalances in the sector and doing no harm. So I wrote my cover letter and sent in my application. And two and a half years later, here I (still) am. Of course, IDinsight is not perfect. And it is not always easy being the only staff member in a satellite office. But even remotely, I am surrounded by the most supportive, passionate, and talented colleagues one could ever ask for, all trying our best to do good and do better," shares Linh. -- Linh V. is an Associate at IDinsight, based in Hanoi, Vietnam. PS: To know more about IDinsight's work in Southeast Asia, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gC8uv-f9

📊 At IDinsight, we’re transforming decision-making in the social sector with innovative data science. Our #MachineLearning models help partners target programs efficiently, ensuring accuracy and equity. Example? Partnering with Educate Girls in India! 🇮🇳 👩🏫 IDinsight developed an innovative Machine Learning model using census data, DISE survey results, and ASER Centre data. This model accurately predicted village-level concentrations of out-of-school girls, enabling Educate Girls to focus their efforts where they were needed most. Due to this, Educate Girls can now support 600,000 more children with the same budget. 🌟 🔗 Discover more about how we’re using inclusive AI to drive change in our report: https://lnkd.in/gD2-cyWb

📣 🤝 We are excited to announce our new partnership with the KENYA WOMEN PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION. Yesterday, IDinsighters Dr Nyawira and Noel Rutto attended an inception meeting to launch this collaboration, which aims to increase the demand for and use of data in legislation and policymaking. Through funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, IDinsight will work with KEWOPA to ensure that rigorous due diligence is at the core of legislative products. This partnership will strengthen the evidence-generation process during policy development, particularly for the benefit of the most vulnerable communities. We look forward to driving positive change through evidence-based leadership! Stay tuned for more updates on our partnership!