Driving Policy & Systems Change
Evidence-based policy briefs and advocacy tools for health systems strengthening, gender-based violence prevention, menstrual health management, and nutrition governance across Nigeria.
About This Work
This collection represents evidence-based policy briefs and knowledge products developed through rigorous research and stakeholder engagement. Each document provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, health system leaders, and development partners working to strengthen health systems and improve population outcomes.
The work spans critical areas including gender-based violence prevention, menstrual health management, health systems financing, nutrition governance, primary health care leadership, and early childhood development—all grounded in data and designed for implementation at scale.
25+
Policy documents
36
States engaged
100+
Stakeholders reached
Key Policy Briefs
Mainstreaming VAPP Act Education in Schools and Communities
Integrating Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act literacy into schools and communities from an early age to build a culture of prevention, protection, and accountability.
Creating Period-Friendly Institutions Through Policy Reform
Strengthening menstrual hygiene management in national school health and WASH policies to ensure girls’ dignity, education, and full participation in public life.
State Health Financing Analysis & Budget Performance
Comprehensive analysis of state health budgets, financing trends, and implementation performance to support evidence-based health policy decisions.
Nutrition Governance & State Scorecard Development
Evidence-based approach to improve state governors’ commitment to nutrition through data accessibility, advocacy, and accountability mechanisms.
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Areas Of Impact
1
Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Policy briefs and advocacy tools for mainstreaming GBV education and VAPP Act literacy in schools and communities.
2
Menstrual Health & WASH
Comprehensive policy recommendations for creating period-friendly institutions and strengthening menstrual hygiene management.
3
Health Systems Strengthening
State health profiles, financing analysis, and PHC leadership challenge advocacy briefs for improved health outcomes.
4
Nutrition Governance
Evidence-based strategies for improving state governors’ commitment to nutrition through data-driven advocacy.
5
Early Childhood Development
Subnational engagement strategies for stunting reduction and early childhood development framework implementation.
6
Primary Health Care Leadership
PHC leadership challenge advocacy briefs and performance monitoring frameworks for state-level health improvements.