Across the continent, visionary leaders are using research to shape decisions that matter. They’re tackling poverty with precision, advancing education through data, and responding to climate challenges with informed urgency. These are not just policymakers but evidence champions.
To honor this transformative leadership, NIERA presents the Peter Da Costa Prize 2025. Named after the late Dr. Peter da Costa, whose legacy lives on in every policy shaped by truth and insight, this prize celebrates African policymakers who turn evidence into impact.
This December, one outstanding leader will be recognized in Nairobi with not just with a plaque or a medal, but with a platform:
- A spotlight at the Africa Evidence Summit 2026
- Access to world-class professional development
- And the chance to inspire a new generation of evidence-informed governance
Nominations are open until October 31, 2025. If you know a policymaker whose work deserves to be seen, whose decisions are guided by research, and whose impact is felt in communities across Africa—this is your moment to speak up.
📅 Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2025
🔗 Nominate now: https://forms.gle/ccooBhxq5P8Bqz5x8
📧 Questions? Reach out to info@nieraglobal.org
Let’s celebrate leadership that listens, learns, and leads with evidence.