Webinar: Advocacy in Action

The Sustaining the African Health Initiative Community of Practice (AHICoP) Secretariat at the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) invites you to the next session in the Simplifying Science for Policy and Practice webinar series.

This session will equip participants with the essential skills and strategies for effective advocacy, helping them translate research and policy recommendations into actionable change.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Identifying and Analyzing Advocacy Issues – Understand how to pinpoint key advocacy areas and assess their impact.

✅ Preparing Briefing Notes & Position Papers – Learn to develop concise and persuasive documents to support advocacy efforts.

✅ Advocacy Methods – Explore various strategies to effectively advocate for critical issues.

✅ Working with the Media – Master techniques to engage and collaborate with media professionals for greater reach and influence.

✅ Lobbying & Face-to-Face Advocacy – Gain insights into direct engagement with decision-makers to drive policy change.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00 GMT
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Niagia Santuah
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About the Speaker

Dr. Niagia Santuah is the Head of the Department of Culture and Development Studies at the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies in Bolgatanga. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the School of Public Health, C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, and the School of Public Health, University for Development Studies.

With over 25 years of experience in West Africa, Dr. Santuah is a communication scientist and food systems analyst specializing in evidence-based decision-making, implementation science, and development communication. He has an extensive background in teaching, research, capacity building, project management, and health service operations for last-mile communities.

An award-winning journalist of international renown, he has been widely published in scientific, development, and journalistic peer-reviewed journals. Currently, he serves as the Communications and Dissemination Expert for the African Health Initiative Community of Practice, leading efforts to translate research outputs into meaningful policy and practice.

Why Attend?

This webinar is an invaluable opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers looking to strengthen their advocacy skills and drive impactful change. Don’t miss out!

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