Join Busara, @peoplepowered.org, and the Democracy Narratives Alliance for a webinar to launch "The Research Brief How to Talk about Democracy: What We Know (and Don’t Know)," which unpacks how narratives can strengthen democracy and why this moment demands sharper, more intentional storytelling.

Busara, @peoplepowered.org and the Democracy Narratives Alliance (DNA) have co-produced a three-part research series examining how democracy narratives shape democratic engagement.

Busara’s journey toward becoming an Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (ISERC) continues to gain momentum. Last week, members of the Busara committee participated in an intensive five-day training facilitated by National Commission for Science and Technology (NACOSTI).

We’re looking for a MEL Specialist with strong evaluation design, analytical, and learning skills to support evidence generation and decision-making across Busara’s behavioral science projects.

Have you registered for #FIW25 yet? Taking place October 6-9, 2025, Financial Inclusion Week is one of the largest virtual events in inclusive finance, bringing together thousands of practitioners, policymakers, and innovators.

The Busara team joined the panel “Using Participatory Action Research to Unlock Impact.” at the NISA Conference. #BeSci #NISA2025 #NISAat10

In Kilifi & Makueni, farmers are shifting how they till. Research with 74 farmers shows social proof drives change. When they see neighbors’ yields rise with the chisel plough, they adopt too. A THREAD 🧵

New working paper led by Jaspreet Singh: osf.io/preprints/ps... Some of you may know about repliCATS, in which (mostly Global North) experts used structured peer review to judge judge the credibility of behavioral research. We used the same method with behavioral scientists from around Nairobi 1/

For one week, Nairobi became a hub for evidence, reflection, and collaboration. At the just concluded ESA Africa Conference 2025 and Nairobi Evidence Week, we joined researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to ask hard questions—and search for better answers.

Day 2 of #AES2025 Kicks Off! Jennifer Nyakinya, Programs Manager at The Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa, got Day 2 of #AES2025 started, emphasizing the importance of evidence.

I’m excited to be presenting my research titled “Parental Pressure and Labor Market Outcomes: Experimental Evidence from Egypt” at #ESAAfrica2025, hosted in Nairobi by @busaracenter.bsky.social The ESA annual conferences are premier venues for experimental economics and behavioral science.

The 13th Africa Evidence Summit is live in Nairobi! Theme: Better Data for Decision-Making 📊 Sessions on climate, agri, education, finance & more. Join the livestream: youtube.com/live/Le17Mju... #AES2025 #Evidence2025 #AfricaEvidenceSummit

We are now one week away from #ESAAfrica2025. On June 26 and 27, leading voices in experimental and behavioral economics will converge in Nairobi to explore the application of evidence and experimentation to real-world challenges.

For decades, Africans have been taught to see themselves through national lenses—Nigerian, Kenyan, Ghanaian, and so on. But as Emmanuel Ajibade argues in his thought-provoking article, the lines between us may not be as stark as we believe.

Ever wonder how tiny tweaks in human behavior can tackle massive global challenges? 🌍 This June, as the UN marks key days, we're diving into 6 powerful behavioral science articles showing how we can drive real change! A THREAD 👇🧵 #sundayreads

In our self-efficacy experiments, participants set their own performance targets and then complete a task to determine whether they can achieve them.

A task is never just a task. In Kenya, sorting beans might seem familiar—but it can carry cultural meaning that influences how people engage with it. That’s why our effort experiments are always designed with context in mind.

Live from CSO Week 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania The Busara team is on the ground, joining forces with Tanzania Bora Initiative and Twaweza East Africa to explore what resilience means for organizations and communities navigating uncertainty.

What does it really mean to put in effort? In a recent study by Busara, we go beyond assumptions to measure effort in a way that’s quantifiable, observable, and rooted in behavioral science.

Evidence-based development is under strain—but not just from the outside. Deep-rooted flaws, like power imbalances favoring the Global North, have long undermined the very communities research aims to serve. 🧵 #NairobiEvidenceWeek #EvidenceIntoAction

Evidence-based policymaking is under pressure—and it’s not just theory. When research and policy don’t connect, real change stalls. The challenge? Turning robust evidence into meaningful decisions. It’s time we acted together. 🧵

Mark your calendars for Nairobi Evidence Week, June 23-27, 2025! This week-long event is dedicated to improving lives through better methods, data, and collaboration in the application of evidence. Here's what to expect:

Final call! Registration for the 2025 ESA Africa Conference closes TOMORROW. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with top minds in behavioral and experimental economics across Africa and beyond. Register now: esaafrica2025.busara.global/submission-a... #ESAAfrica2025 #BehavioralEconomics

Researchers and community groups are leading solutions to Asia’s toughest development challenges — but with shifting global funding priorities, we must ask: ✅ Are the right voices heard? ✅ Are we measuring progress in locally meaningful ways? ✅ What does true equitable collaboration look like?

Join us for a regional webinar that brings together researchers, civil society organizations, and community leaders from across Africa for honest conversations and collective reflection. 📅Date: May 19 ⏲️Time: 4 – 5 PM EAT Register: 🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rfzJXXDMRVezruVUGnBK8w

My organization @busaracenter.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Give them a follow if you wanna know more about applied behavioral science in the Global South. We are the premier organizations doing this, and one of a vanishingly small number headquartered there (we are headquartered in Nairobi)

In the lead-up to the International Day of Families (May 15), we’re spotlighting how behavioral science can help us understand and improve family decisions—from healthcare to parenting. ATHREAD 🧵

#BusaraAtBX2025: Building better systems together 🤝 Last week, our amazing Busara team – Francis Meyo, Engy Saleh, Rowan Harrity, Amrita Singh, & Amala Ayyar – joined global leaders & behavioral scientists at #BX2025 hosted by the Behavioral Science Group & BIT at NYU Abu Dhabi.

The recent shifts in global funding landscapes raise crucial questions such as:- ✅ How do we truly empower communities and ensure ownership in development programs? ✅ How do we listen to and integrate diverse forms of knowledge?

The Behavioral Lens is here to keep you ahead of the curve! Issue 02/2025 is packed with exciting updates on how behavioral science is unfolding in real-time.

The World Literacy Summit 2025 will feature a panel from Busara and Ubongo Learning on media-driven literacy solutions. 📌 Speakers: Anushka Ghosh – Busara Clíodhna Ryan – Ubongo learning Michael Baruti – Ubongo learning Hussein Hussein – Ubongo learning

Can dialogue foster active citizen participation? At #PDF2025, Busara explored how behavioral science transforms governance. Citizens engage when policies are clear, trust is built, and participation is meaningful. #Governance #CivicEngagement #BehavioralScience

We’re honored to welcome Prof. Lata Gangadharan, President-Elect of the Economic Science Association, as a keynote speaker at #ESAAfrica2025 in Nairobi, June 25-27! 🇰🇪 Her work explores incentives, gender & social identity, prosocial behavior, and policy solutions.

🚀 Exciting news! Dr. Laura Barasa will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 ESA Africa Conference in Nairobi! A leading economist in innovation, agriculture & climate, she brings top-tier expertise. Join us June 25-27 to champion African thought leadership! 🌍🔗 Register now here: lnkd.in/dkya7qV9

The 2025 Economic Science Association Africa Conference welcomes @hthirumurthy.bsky.social as a keynote speaker! A leader in behavioral economics & global health, his work spans Africa & South Asia. Join us in Nairobi, June 25-27, to explore cutting-edge research. Register now: lnkd.in/dkya7qV9

The research landscape is shifting—so must we. 🌍 📅 ESA Africa 2025 (June 25-27, Nairobi) unites top economists, researchers & policymakers to drive African thought leadership in global research. 📖 Busara’s @engys.bsky.social explores why this matters here:- www.linkedin.com/pulse/naviga...

🚀 The 2025 ESA Africa Conference puts economics at the center—focusing on insights from the Global South! 🌍 📅 Join us June 26-27 at Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi, for groundbreaking research, policy discussions & collaboration. 📢 Watch @engys.bsky.social, explain why this is a must-attend event!

Today, in our 1st day of Busara's workshop, we’re diving into practical applications, sharing insights on human behavior in diverse contexts, and discovering ways to make our research even more impactful. Stay tuned for more updates from our ethnography workshop!

Women in Uganda—rural and urban—engage in civic life differently, but both face barriers. Rural women are often seen as “helpers,” not decision-makers, while urban women struggle to break into policy spaces. How do we bridge this gap? 🧵👇

Many women in Uganda spend hours on unpaid care work, leaving little time for civic participation. Without mobile phones or internet access, they also miss out on key information. 📢 Women shouldn't have to choose between family & civic duty. Let’s create spaces where every voice is heard!

Women make up half of Uganda’s disengaged citizens, yet they remain underrepresented in leadership. Barriers like low confidence, restrictive norms, and limited access to leadership pathways hold them back. 🛑 #WomenLeadUG #LeadershipMatters

🌍💜 This International Women’s Day (IWD), under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” we spotlight the hidden cost of climate change on women.

At Africa Media Festival 2025, journalists, creators, storytellers came together for unfiltered discussions and lasting connections in Nairobi. We are proud that our Voice & Impact Manager, Michael Onsando, was there to represent us! #AfricaMediaFestival2025 #Networking #Innovation #Storytelling

⌛DEADLINE TODAY! Last chance to submit your abstract for the Economic Science Association Africa Conference If you're conducting research in experimental and behavioral economics or behavioral science using experimental approaches, don’t miss this opportunity to present your work.

Systemic gender-based violence runs deep in societal norms and power structures. Tackling it requires more than legal frameworks—it demands shifting behaviors and strengthening community action.