This webinar series aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among its participants, enhancing the practice and application of evidence synthesis in policy-making. By bringing together leading experts for in-depth discussions, the series aspires to drive the evolution of evidence synthesis methodologies, improving research quality and impact across various fields. It serves as a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share best practices, innovative approaches, and tackle challenges within the realm of evidence synthesis.

Objectives:

• To delve into and debate advanced evidence synthesis methodologies, knowledge brokering, interdisciplinary collaborations, and capacity enhancement.

• To broaden the reach of CSA by leveraging the webinar series and forming partnerships with organizations possessing convening power over diverse audiences.

Participants:

Targeted at researchers, professionals, policymakers, practitioners, and students, this series is ideal for anyone engaged in evidence synthesis across healthcare, social sciences, and public policy sectors.

Content:

The webinars will address various pivotal aspects of evidence synthesis, including:

• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Examining the progression and obstacles in executing comprehensive systematic reviews.

• Qualitative Evidence Synthesis: Debating the techniques for amalgamating findings from qualitative studies.

• Network Meta-Analysis: Showcasing sophisticated statistical methods for integrating evidence across multiple sources.

• Technology in Evidence Synthesis: Assessing the impact of technology and automation in refining the evidence synthesis process.

• Knowledge Brokering: Exploring innovative methods to facilitate evidence usage in decision-making processes.

Format:
Scheduled on a monthly basis, each 75-minute webinar will incorporate presentations, discussions, and interactive elements:

• Practical Sessions: Hands-on training focusing on evidence synthesis practices, including effective search strategies, spanning approximately 50 minutes with each presentation lasting about 20 minutes.

• Q&A Sessions: A dedicated 10-minute segment for attendees to pose questions and engage directly with speakers.

Join the Movement: Our webinar series is free and open to anyone interested in evidence-based policy making, including researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students. We value the diversity of voices and perspectives in our discussions.

Get Involved: If your work aligns with our goals, we’d love to hear from you. We’re open to webinar topic suggestions, presentations, and collaborations. Reach out to explore how you can share your expertise with our community.

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Here’s the agenda for the forthcoming months:

Date & Time	Topic	Speakers	Host	Co-host	Chair	Registration and Google Meet Link
20 March, Wednesday 4:00- 5:15 pm	Small n impact evaluations	Speaker 1 – Introduce the topic of small n impact evaluation (10 Mins)- Prof. Howard White Speaker 2 -Introduce the IOB study, and assessment tool and discuss what makes a good small n evaluation (15 Minus)- Hikari Umezawa Speaker 3 – The evolving role of stakeholders over statistics for evidence synthesis and learning perspective to inform programs. ( 25 Minutes) – Kezia Yonzon (Practice Co-Lead- Sambodhi)	CSA/GDN	Sambodhi	Dr. Bhumika TV	Register here Click here to join Webinar
24 April, Wednesday 4:00- 5:15 pm	Introduction to Mixed Methods Evidence Synthesis	Speaker 1 – Prof. Howard White (Director of Evaluation & Evidence Synthesis, GDN) Speaker 2 – Dr. Meenu Singh (Co-chair, Cochrane India Network | AIIMS, Rishikesh)	CSA/GDN	Cochrane India	Dr. Sureshkumar Kamalakannan (Co-Director of Cochrane Affiliate for Public Health and Disability)	Register here Click here to join Webinar
15 May, Wednesday 4:00- 5:15 pm	Water, Sanitation and Hygiene	Speaker 1 – Dr. Hugh Sharma Waddington (Assistant Professor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) Speaker 2 – Dr. Raymond Guiteras (J-PAL Affiliated Professor, North Carolina State University)	CSA/GDN	J-PAL	Urvashi Wattal, Associate Director Policy, J-PAL South Asia	Register here Click here to join Webinar
19 June, Wednesday 4:00- 5:15 pm	Evidence for People with Disabilities	Speaker 1 – Dr. Ashrita Saran (Deputy Director, Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis Programme, Global Development Network) Speaker 2 – Dr. GVS Murthy (President, Pragyaan Sustainable Health Outcomes Foundation) and Dr. Sureshkumar Kamalakannan, (Co-Director, Cochrane Affiliate for Public Health and Disability)	CSA/GDN	PRASHO Foundation	Dr Geeta Chopra, Professor in Human Development & Childhood Studies, University of Delhi	Register here Click here to join Webinar. Zoom passcode: 633622
17 July, Wednesday 4:00- 5:15 pm	Evidence on Anemia	Speaker 1 – Dr. Neha Gupta, Evidence Synthesis Specialist, Campbell South Asia Speaker 2 – Dr. Vaishali Deshmukh, Senior Programme Officer, The INCLEN Trust	CSA/GDN	INCLEN Trust	Prof. (Dr.) N.K. Arora, Executive Director, The INCLEN Trust	Register here
14 August, Wednesday 4:00 – 5:15 pm	Evidence to Action: Enablers and Barriers	Speaker 1 – Radhika Menon, Evidence Use Lead, OPM Topic: Embedding evidence use in government systems: lessons learned Speaker 2 – Anirban Gangly, Research Specialist, British High Commission in India, FCDO Topic: The research-policy interface: Negotiating the boundary	CSA/GDN	Oxford Policy Management (OPM)	Prof. Howard White, Director of Evaluation & Evidence Synthesis, GDN	Register Here Click here to join webinar