Transforming decision-making in Africa

A world in which the use of timely evidence for urgent decisions reduces inequity and improves socioeconomic outcomes.

▬ WHO WE ARE ▬

We are ACRES

Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) is a knowledge brokering institution registered as an NGO based in Kampala, Uganda. ACRES builds on 16 years experience supporting policy makers with evidence at regional, national and sub-national levels in a timely manner. We partner with leaders across interconnected sectors vital to Uganda’s future: public health, education, Women Economic Empowerment, and the green transition—powering this work with cutting-edge AI and digital tools.

▬ OUR APPROACH ▬

We take an evidence backed approach to decision-making

Evidence Synthesis

ACRES recognizes that enhancing the delivery of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in Uganda requires continuous research, innovation, and evaluation to identify new and improved pathways and strategies

Policy Engagement

ACRES engages with policy networks to enhance the implementation of evidence-informed decision-making.ACRES assesses and analyses policy landscapes to identify opportunities for improvement.

Capacity Building

ACRES is dedicated to building and sustaining the capacity of researchers, knowledge brokers, and decision-makers in evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM).

Research, Innovation and Evaluation

Through studies and operational research, ACRES explores new pathways and strategies for EIDM, seeking to improve its effectiveness and efficiency.

▬ OUR GOALS ▬

To Provide timely and responsive knowledge for equitable policy making. Our Goals are:

To facilitate access to timely, relevant and high-quality evidence in response to decision makers’ urgent needs and demands for policy and decision making

To research, evaluate and innovate pathways and strategies for evidence-informed decision-making to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their delivery globally.