Speaker Profile

Jennifer Nyakinya

Director of Programs
Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NEIRA)

Session 3: Roundtable Discussion

Topic: Evidence-based Decision-Making for Policy Reform and Governance Innovation

Wednesday | 16th July 2025 | 13:45 - 14:45

Panelists: Dr. Isaac Doku, Abiola Oyebanjo, and Dr. Monica Lambon-Quayefio

Bio

Jennifer Nyakinya is the Director of Programs at the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA), a pan-African nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the use of rigorous scientific evidence in development policy and practice. She leads NIERA’s policy engagement initiatives, evidence generation programs, and strategic partnerships.

With over a decade of experience in international development, Jennifer is passionate about using data and evidence to drive policy reforms and foster inclusive, sustainable economic growth across the continent. Learn more about her work on LinkedIn.

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