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Advancing women’s empowerment through research and policy

our mission

To advance women's empowerment through transformative policy-relevant research and innovation with an engaged community of practitioners and partners.

Current Projects

These seed projects, led by the POWER consortium in collaboration with government and policy partners, focus on leveraging data and evidence to address gender disparities in economic opportunities and mobility. By piloting AI-powered data tools, evaluating job market interventions, and studying gendered transport challenges, these initiatives aim to inform policies that enhance women's empowerment and well-being across Malawi and Ethiopia.

Data in their Hands: Piloting Ask-A-Metric (AAM) for Decision Makers

This project tests an AI-powered tool that allows policymakers in Malawi to access key data via WhatsApp, improving data-driven decision-making on women's empowerment.

Evaluation of Afriwork’s Support Program on Women’s Labor Market Outcomes

A randomized controlled trial in Ethiopia assesses how low-cost job-seeker support impacts women’s employment outcomes, alongside policy research on female youth unemployment.

Gendered Mobility and the Demand for Transport in Urban Ethiopia

This study examines how improved transport access affects women’s mobility and job opportunities in Ethiopia, informing policies to enhance equitable public transit.

African Institute for Development Policy

AidData

Boston University Global Development Policy Center

EconInsight Center for Development Research

IDinsight

Who Drives Our Work

The Africa POWER Consortium is a collaboration of five organizations—AFIDEP, AidData, EconInsight, HCI at BU’s GDP Center, and IDinsight—focused on data-driven research for women's empowerment. Through policy analysis, impact evaluation, and applied research, we generate insights to inform decision-making. Our goal is to strengthen evidence-based strategies that advance gender equity across Africa.

OUR PARTNERS

"Do we know an empowered woman when we see her?"

-Mahesh Karra, Director of Africa POWER Consortium

What Drives Our Work

The Africa POWER Consortium is built on three core principles: a women-centered approach, evidence-based research, and partnership. We prioritize the perspectives and needs of women, ensuring that their experiences inform our work. Our research is rooted in rigorous data analysis, producing insights that drive effective policy and program design. By collaborating with organizations across sectors, we strengthen the connection between research and real-world impact.

OUR VALUES

Women - Centered

Placing women's needs, perspectives, and experiences at the heart of our work.

Evidence - Based Research

Ensuring all our work is founded on rigorous, verified data and methodologies.

Partnership

Collaborating with diverse organizations to maximize impact and reach.

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Connect with us

Interested in collaborating, learning more, or sharing ideas? Reach out to the Africa POWER Consortium. We’re always open to new partnerships and opportunities to drive meaningful change.

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