Nigerian Association of Evaluators (NAE) and Afrihealth Optonet Association
Posted on 28/10/2025
What low- or no-cost strategies have you used to share findings effectively?
Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA), under the leadership of Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, has consistently employed innovative, low- and no-cost strategies to ensure that evaluation and research findings are effectively communicated, widely disseminated, and practically utilized. Recognizing the financial constraints often faced by civil society organizations, AHOA emphasizes approaches that rely on local partnerships, digital tools, and participatory communication channels to maximize impact at minimal cost.
One key strategy is leveraging existing community structures and networks, such as traditional leaders, community-based organizations, faith groups, and youth associations, to disseminate findings during meetings, advocacy visits, and social gatherings. These trusted community platforms facilitate dialogue and ownership without requiring large budgets. AHOA also utilizes social media and digital communication tools—including WhatsApp, Facebook, X (Twitter), and email—to share evaluation results, infographics, and success stories with stakeholders across Nigeria and beyond. This approach ensures real-time, wide-reaching engagement at virtually no cost.
In addition, AHOA organizes virtual dissemination events, webinars, and online workshops with local and international partners to discuss findings, lessons learned, and policy implications. This reduces logistical expenses while expanding access and participation. Furthermore, AHOA produces concise policy briefs, fact sheets, and press releases written in clear, non-technical language for policymakers, community members, and media outlets. Through these low-cost strategies, Dr. Adirieje and AHOA effectively bridge the gap between evidence generation and action—promoting transparency, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable community-driven development.
Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje
CEO and Permanent Representative to the United Nations,
Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) - CSOs Global Network and Think-tank for Health, Climate Actions and Development (Winner of the SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing Champion Award).
RE: Beyond the final report: What does it take to communicate evaluation well?
Nigeria
Uzodinma Adirieje
National President
Nigerian Association of Evaluators (NAE) and Afrihealth Optonet Association
Posted on 28/10/2025
What low- or no-cost strategies have you used to share findings effectively?
Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA), under the leadership of Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, has consistently employed innovative, low- and no-cost strategies to ensure that evaluation and research findings are effectively communicated, widely disseminated, and practically utilized. Recognizing the financial constraints often faced by civil society organizations, AHOA emphasizes approaches that rely on local partnerships, digital tools, and participatory communication channels to maximize impact at minimal cost.
One key strategy is leveraging existing community structures and networks, such as traditional leaders, community-based organizations, faith groups, and youth associations, to disseminate findings during meetings, advocacy visits, and social gatherings. These trusted community platforms facilitate dialogue and ownership without requiring large budgets. AHOA also utilizes social media and digital communication tools—including WhatsApp, Facebook, X (Twitter), and email—to share evaluation results, infographics, and success stories with stakeholders across Nigeria and beyond. This approach ensures real-time, wide-reaching engagement at virtually no cost.
In addition, AHOA organizes virtual dissemination events, webinars, and online workshops with local and international partners to discuss findings, lessons learned, and policy implications. This reduces logistical expenses while expanding access and participation. Furthermore, AHOA produces concise policy briefs, fact sheets, and press releases written in clear, non-technical language for policymakers, community members, and media outlets. Through these low-cost strategies, Dr. Adirieje and AHOA effectively bridge the gap between evidence generation and action—promoting transparency, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable community-driven development.
Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje
CEO and Permanent Representative to the United Nations,
Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) - CSOs Global Network and Think-tank for Health, Climate Actions and Development (Winner of the SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing Champion Award).
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National Coordinator,
Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria (CSP-SDGs Nigeria)
Pioneer Fellow and former National President (2019 - 2024), Nigerian Association of Evaluators (NAE)