Savings Groups and Nutrition Program Costs Presented at Africa Evidence Summit 2024

In July 2024, Dioptra consortium representatives Justin Labeille (International Rescue Committee) and Purti Sharma (CARE) presented a poster session at the Africa Evidence Summit.

Purti presented findings comparing the cost-efficiency of five CARE savings group interventions implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa by international and local implementers, and shared reflections on how stakeholders might best support local actors to achieve high impact and reach.

Justin showcased a tool, based on evidence from 37 IRC cost analyses, that supports national governments to make cost evidence-informed, context-specific decisions on malnutrition treatment protocols and programming.

Justin and Purti also met with researchers on collaboration opportunities, funders on support for cost evidence generation and use, and implementers on using the Dioptra tool or joining the Dioptra consortium.