Chelsea Downs

Project Manager @CEGA_UC, managing CEGA's virtual and in-person fellowship programs

[Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa @NIERA_EA]

Applications for our impact evaluation training are now open! This is your opportunity to get hands-on, interactive experience with experts such as @DKadengye & Jonathan Izudi to gain the skills to make an impact with your work.

Apply by May 15, 2023 https://t.co/TeCeNnzeBu

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Kicking off day 1 of the #2023DIWAtrainingandmatchmaking workshop! @CEGA_UC @DIWA_GIMPA Photo Credit: theiStephens

[Michel Armel Ndayikeza, PhD @MichelArmel]

Are you an #African researcher? Do you want to boost your impact evaluation skills, network with cool people and visit the West Coast✌️? Apply to the CEGA Fellowship 2023-2024! #Burundians, don't miss out!

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

📣 Coming Soon 📣

CEGA’s Fellowship Program will be accepting applications starting January 12th for resident and non-resident fellowships!

We equip early-career African social scientists with skills in impact evaluation, a mentorship program, and a broad network.

Stay tuned!

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Looking forward to joining the first session of an impact evaluation webinar series led by Fall 2021 CEGA fellows @MullerJeb and Bezawit Bahru! I'll be sharing more about @CEGA_UC and how young Ethiopian scholars can apply to be future CEGA fellows.

[Müller J.Gerb @MullerJeb]

Kicking off 21 Nov, we 'r excited 2 begin Impact Evaluation (IE) webinar series in Ethiopia. On 1st d, @chelsea_a_downs from @CEGA_UC &, Eyoual Tamrat from z Ethiopian policy studies institute will speak abt CEGA's role & intro to IE, resp.@NIERA_EA @3ieNews @JPAL_Africa

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

CEGA Fellow Laura Barasa (@uonbi) shares her WGAPE funded work at CEGA’s Evidence to Action summit. Enjoying connecting with her in-person, after working with her as a Non-Resident fellow in 2021! #E2A2022

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

@carsonamelia7 @laurenyoung231 @ElayneStecher @nancylindborg @PackardFdn @FEWSNET @tedmiguel @solhsiang @MarshallBBurke @ClaireAdida @tghani @graemedblair What impact has post-election violence in Kenya had on the lives of those in rural areas?

CEGA Fellow Laura Barasa (@uonbi) shares her personal experiences and research showing that violence following the 2008 election increased poverty and reduced crop output. #E2A2022

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

Effective Altruism asks: how can we do the most good possible?

But how can we do the most if we don't know what works?

CEGA Executive Director @carsonamelia7 explains why EA & groups like @GiveWell should spend more on generating evidence of impact.
https://t.co/jpKgJXFqZL

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

CEGA is seeking UC Berkeley PhD students (2nd year or later) to serve as peer mentors for two Fall 2022 fellows James Mukoki and Abiola Oyebanjo. Read more about the peer mentor program in our blog and apply by August 25th! https://t.co/OW6AlehNGD

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Dream IE training team!📋 Last week five CEGA Fellows @WalelignZena, @Saba_getnet, Eyoual Demeke, Shibiru Melesse, and Habtamu Edjigu organized a four-day training for 25+ researchers and faculty @Univ_Gondar. Joined by the guest trainer, CEGA affiliate Michael Carter. @CEGA_UC

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

Day 2 of our #2022AfricaEvidenceSummit in Kigali, Rwanda with @NIERA_EA has started!

Tune into our Youtube channel to watch live talks from @deankarlan, @BerberKramer, @WalelignZena, and more!

https://t.co/0JsU23nX5g

[Maya Ranganath @maya_ranganath]

Our first ever #EASST fellow, @CondoJeanine, opens up Day 2 of @CEGA_UC & @NIERA_EA's #2022africaevidencesummit and introduces @ciic_in!

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

@radiantrobbie1 @ICED_THINKTANK Thank you Roberta, it was wonderful to have you and hear more about your work!

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Day 2 of the #DIWAsummit: @maya_ranganath Associate Director of Inclusion and Global Networks @CEGA_UC kicks off the panel on Inclusion in Global Development Research: Experiences from West Africa. Excited for the discussion featuring @ICED_THINKTANK @CDDGha @CLEARAA1 & more!

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Our first three DIWA fellows, Chinenye Afonne, Richard Boso, and John Gambo share their experiences from their CEGA resident and non-resident fellows #DIWAsummit

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Candice Morkel @CLEARAA1 highlights the importance of interdisciplinary work in evidence generation, “There’s work to be done in breaking down the silos between disciplines.”

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

Mohammed Awal @CDDGhana discusses the importance of accountability in the usage of the data and engagement with citizens, “How do you go back and share the findings of your work?” Mr. Awal emphasized that citizens need to be engaged with the evidence use and provide feedback

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

Development Impact Summit 2022
Panel Discussion: Research to Policy Translation in West Africa

https://t.co/n5UQMDyDRj

#DIWASummit #Ghana

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

“What are effective policy tools to incentivize households transition from dirty to clean energy sources?” Flavio Malagutti discusses research on clean energy alternatives in Ghana at the #DIWAsummit @DIWA_GIMPA @CEGA_UC

[Chelsea Downs @chelsea_a_downs]

@DIWA_GIMPA Researcher Dr. Aaron Abuosi shares research on encouraging women to use maternal care through community involvement in Ghana #DIWAsummit @CEGA_UC