Evidence use for policy planning and implementation from Ghana and South Africa

Policy plans and implementation that are informed by data and evidence are critical for improving learning achievements. In this insight note, Jennifer Opare-Kumi and Rebecca Trupin interview Dr Eric Nkansah and Dr Nompumelelo Nyathi-Mohohlwane, two officials who drove the use of data and evidence in Ghana and South Africa. What kind of data and evidence did they use? How did they incorporate it into the decision-making process? What would they do differently if they had the opportunity? These questions and more are discussed in their interviews.