FEATURED EVENT  Evidence to Action:  The Road from Conflict to Recovery

Friday, April 27th, 2012  |  1 pm to 5 pm  |  Berkeley City Club

CEGA’s 3rd annual symposium, “Evidence to Action: The Road from Conflict to Recovery”, will explore the pathways to recovery in fragile states and conflict-affected countries throughout the world.  Come learn about the effectiveness of current efforts to rebuild civil institutions, promote governance, and reduce violence in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Liberia.  The event will also feature policy-makers who are actively translating this evidence into impact.

Research

Impact of African Leadership Academy

Every year, African Leadership Academy (ALA) brings together the most promising young leaders from across Africa for a pre-university program focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and African studies. After graduation, students continue in their leadership training and join a powerful network of individuals dedicated to becoming agents of positive change. CEGA Faculty Director Edward Miguel has partnered with ALA to assess its impact. See more.

Training

Evaluating the Impact of Public Health Programs

CEGA in collaboration with the National Institute of Epidemiology and Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII), are convening a one-week workshop in Chennai, India on the rigorous evaluations of public health programs in India. See more.

Impact

Deworming makes history: From research to action in India

CEGA Faculty Director, Edward Miguel, blogs about the recent news announced by the government of India that 17 million children were dewormed in the state of Bihar in the world's largest deworming program. See more.