Matt K. Photography

Research Manager for Center for Effective Global Action @CEGA. Photographer who shoots landscapes, macro, and everything in between.

[Matt K. Photography @MattGeo_Photos]

I've been updating my website a lot lately. So far I have 4 collections up, and 3 prints for sale. Check it out: https://t.co/Ev0aoNi4rb

[State of the Scene @SOTSPodcast]

name an album where the band went God Mode i'll start...

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

📝New #CEGABlog📝

At #E2A2023, speakers emphasized that collaboration + community engagement are crucial for meaningful tech interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Check out the full recap for more insights from the event:
https://t.co/M6xdaYDprt

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[Fitsum Z. Mulugeta @fitsumzewdu]

Kicking off #AES2023 with @dr_njuguna of @NIERA_EA @CEGA_UC welcoming message

[Violet Ibukayo Murunga @ibumurunga]

At the #AfricaEvidenceSummit which started with a keynote address by @EliyaZulu who urged academics to play a leading role in ensuring #evidence plays a central role in development to transform live @Afidep @CEGA_UC @ExperienceUSIU @NIERA_EA #EIDM #KT

[Busara @BusaraCenter]

As researchers we need to understand policy makers' needs and priorities to ensure that the research we generate helps them achieve their goals.

- Dr. Amos Njuguna, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Extension, United States International University

#AES2023

[AFIDEP @Afidep]

#AES2023

.@EliyaZulu, Executive Director @Afidep keynote remarks at #Aes2023

Evidence is at the centre of development. As researchers, we must promote #EIDM capacity especially on developing a culture of using evidence in improving the design & delivery of interventions.

[Michel Armel Ndayikeza, PhD @MichelArmel]

Looking forward to present my work on underemployment at #AES2023, hosted by @CEGA_UC @NIERA_EA in Nairobi! Specially happy to meet Cega fellows from my cohort @Bezomonics and Jonathan Izudi!

[Nellie Chepkemoi @NellieChepkemoi]

@EliyaZulu ED @Afidep delivers keynote remarks at #Aes2023 Evidence is @ the Centre of development. As researchers, policymakers &stakeholders we must promote #EIDM capacity on developing a culture of using evidence in improving the design & delivery of interventions. @CEGA_UC

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel CEGA Fellow @laurabarasa addresses the rise of sports betting among youth in Africa and shares the design of a gamified savings product to reduce gambling expenditure and increase savings. #AES2023

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel "Organizations like CEGA are important in bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers to make sure that important findings are implemented to improve lives globally." - @tedmiguel #AES2023

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel @laurabarasa Air pollution research concentrates on high-latitude countries with few pollution monitoring stations across Africa. Jennifer Burney analyzes how aerosol particulate matter impacts infant mortality, estimating that 22% of infant deaths are attributable to PM2.5 exposure. #AES2023

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel @laurabarasa CEGA Fellow @DKadengye of @aphrc introduces the rollout of a randomized controlled trial in Nairobi, Kenya that sends SMS reminders to people living with epilepsy to take anti-seizure medication, to see if increased adherence to medication can improve quality of life. #AES2023

[Busara @BusaraCenter]

“Scholars need to commit resources and get more involved in policy making and implementation,” Dr. @EliyaZulu, @Afidep.
#AES2023 #AfricaEvidenceSummit

[African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) @acdi_africa]

DIWA Director Prof Charles Amoatey, Evaluations & Research Manager Richard Otoo, and Training Manager, Nissi Adu-Boakye at the annual Africa Evidence Summit hosted by @NIERA_EA & @CEGA_UC.
#AES2023

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel @laurabarasa @DKadengye @aphrc @UnivofGh @e_lizlyons @GPS_UCSD @MichelArmel @UB_Rumuri @AjaycencyMatrix of @ucsc presents research from Zambia on biased beliefs and product choice. Misperceptions of demand/supply/costs/products lead to lost opportunities and lower productivity that may persist over time. #AES2023

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel @laurabarasa @DKadengye @aphrc @UnivofGh @e_lizlyons @GPS_UCSD @MichelArmel @UB_Rumuri @AjaycencyMatrix @ucsc @Tletsomo discusses the impact of a low-cost, highly scalable education program ConnectEd (educational SMS + Tutoring Call) that reached 33,550+ students in 5 countries.

Results: significantly improved learning e.g. by more than a standard year of schooling in Uganda. #AES2023

[Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) @CEGA_UC]

@carsonamelia7 @EliyaZulu @Afidep @tedmiguel @laurabarasa @DKadengye @aphrc @UnivofGh @e_lizlyons @GPS_UCSD @MichelArmel @UB_Rumuri @AjaycencyMatrix @ucsc @TLetsomo @carolynjlogan @bonidulani @sbalongo @Mercy56770229 @afrobarometer On the importance of data collection for policymaking, @bonidulani explains that survey data can help policymakers to validate claims. #AES2023

"Governments need data to know if the programs they are implementing are responding to what the people need and are effective.”

[@mnantongo @mnantongo2]

Excited to present our work on "Reducing Poverty among the Urban Poor in Uganda. Evaluating the effectiveness and inclusiveness of the Parish Development Model" at the Africa Evidence Summit #AES2023 hosted by @CEGA_UC & @NIERA in Nairobi. @MagimbiGeorge @MUBS_EconForum