The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition

An initiative spearheaded by @UNDP & @UNICEF bringing together 40+ @UN entities & multilateral organizations to generate evidence organized around SDG pillars

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

🕊️ What works to prevent violence & build more peaceful societies?

On 25 Feb, we launch “Preventing violence, saving lives” - synthesizing evidence on advancing #SDG16 through social inclusion, peace processes & safe environments.

Register: https://t.co/QXfvXY6roN

#PeacePillar

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

📢 It's out!

New synthesis on what works to reduce homicides & conflict-related deaths, co-led by @UNDP_Evaluation @unfpa_eval @UNODC UN OIOS & @UNPeacebuilding + conducted by @Education_AIR.

🔗 Read it here: https://t.co/UoPjSDGg7P

[UNICEF Evaluation @UNICEFEval]

🌍 Accelerating Inclusive Social Development through AI
Join us for a Solution Session at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development! Discover how AI-enabled evidence and evaluation synthesis can transform inclusive social assistance programs and drive progress toward the Global Goals.
📅 Date: Thu, Nov 6
🕘Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
📍Online Event
Co-organized by @UNICEF, @UNDP, @WFP, @UN_Women, @UNESCO, and the @wellcometrust.
🔗 Register Now https://t.co/hY0SpRn1Xo 👈
#SocialDevelopment #AIforGood #GlobalGoals #EvidenceSynthesis #SocialSummit2025 #WSSD2

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

🔍 Social assistance interventions: How do we best reach those furthest behind?

Discover the results of a new #EvidenceSynthesis and see how AI-enabled syntheses can boost social development progress.

Join us on 6 Nov 9.00 AM ET as part of #WSSD2: https://t.co/qAxHQGKTZg

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

New Brief and Evidence Gap Map: "What do we know about the evidence base on social assistance interventions to reach the furthest behind?"

Find both here: https://t.co/nNOy8ILrRE

Stay tuned for the final report with deeper analysis and insights for policymakers & practitioners!

[UNICEF Evaluation @UNICEFEval]

🎙️ESIC announces US$126M mobilized for Evidence Synthesis at #UNGA
At an #UNGA80event co-hosted with the @SDGSynthesis, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) announced three milestones: a near doubling of its initial financial commitment to US$126 million, five foundational investments addressing 16 https://t.co/qKy9fuIl2b solutions, and transitional arrangements for governance and funding. These updates were shared in the UN Goals Lounge on 21 September and are detailed on the new🌐ESIC website https://t.co/dUMI6q0rqt and in an ESIC statement https://t.co/AK0PSGknax and Coalition statement https://t.co/MBitq9giDB. 📺The session was livestreamed on #UN Web TV and can be viewed here: https://t.co/gFMUobxfSK. #UNICEF

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

At this weekend's #UNGA event (co-hosted with @SDGSynthesis), the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative announced their new website https://t.co/Kg8G6JfcAg

Much more information will be added here in the coming months.

[Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF]

Alongside this event, we are delighted to share our Statement of Intent, a collective initiative to build and test a synthesis-ready evidence repository for the education sector.

Read more: https://t.co/ivMVBcZzjx

[Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF]

📊 At #UNGA80, we joined the side event “Accelerating Progress: Achieving the SDGs with AI and Evidence.”

The discussions highlighted how AI, science & data can accelerate SDG action, and why partnerships are key to delivering for children.

#EvidenceToAction

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

🚀 One year on from landmark @wellcometrust & @UKRI_News investments, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative is moving from ambition to action.

🇺🇳📺 Watch live this Sunday 21 September via UN Web TV: https://t.co/Q5kEgx9dPy

#UNGA

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

🗞️ Out now: We’re excited to announce the launch of a new methodological protocol that will guide our forthcoming mixed-methods #synthesis under the People Pillar of the #SDGs.

🔗 Read the protocol here, developed with @C4ED_research: https://t.co/nNOy8ILrRE

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

🎉 Just published: The Planet Pillar Scoping Review!

🔑 The report provides key insights into the evidence landscape for sustainability interventions, highlighting priorities for action and collaboration.

➡️ Learn more and download the report: https://t.co/DcG5n5X2Vz

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

Based on findings from the forthcoming #SDG Peace Pillar synthesis, this #glocal2025 webinar will shed light on what the evidence says—and doesn’t yet say—about reducing homicides and conflict-related deaths.

🔗 Join us on 3 June at 8 AM ET/2 PM CET: https://t.co/0mJeOkltYs

[CGIAR Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service @IAES_CGIAR]

Coming up today at #IDEASCONF2025 🔔

Synthesis – more than the sum of its parts:
A roundtable with experts from IAES, @WFP_Evaluation, @UNDP_Evaluation, and more—exploring how to enhance evidence use for #SDG acceleration.

With insights from our very own @snegrust.

[UNDP Independent Evaluation Office @UNDP_Evaluation]

Happening now: Director Isabelle Mercier answers a question at #UNDPEB about how IEO collaborates with other evaluation bodies. IEO plays an active role in both the @SDGSynthesis Coalition and the @UN_Evaluation Group to advance evaluation practice and high-quality evidence.

[UNDP Independent Evaluation Office @UNDP_Evaluation]

🎆 As 2024 ends, we reflect on the hope & resolve shown by the evaluation community. Together, we champion evidence, inclusion & collaboration for a just world.

🚀 In 2025, let’s keep pushing boundaries & driving change. Wishing you rest, joy & connection this holiday season!

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Synthesizing evidence from evaluations and other sources can contribute to better planning and well-informed decisions. The Evaluation Day at the MFA & online brought together peers and partners to jointly learn and share how to best go about it. #synthesis #DevelopmentEvaluation

[Kerry Albright @AlbrightKerry]

Honored to present the work of @SDGSynthesis at a panel on 'Harnessing the power of #impact evaluations for evidence #synthesis' at the #GlobalImpactEvaluationForum, alongside speakers from @3ieNews & @JPAL #Evidence4Impact @UNICEFEval @WFP_Evaluation https://t.co/1QIsCrp6a7

[Global Evaluation Initiative @GEI_GlobalEval]

💡#NECdev Insights: How can we increase the use of #evaluation and strengthen a culture of learning?

During the 1st plenary session of the 2024 NEC Conference in Beijing, speakers shared diverse experiences and perspectives: 👇

[WFP Evaluation @WFP_Evaluation]

🔎 #Evidence 4 @UN_SDG's

As countries gather to discuss national evaluation systems at #NEC2024 read about the significant investment in @SDGSynthesis & 🤖 artificial intelligence announced at the #UNGA

@UNDP_Evaluation @GEI_GlobalEval @WFPInnovation

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