Evidence Gap Maps — A Tool for Promoting Evidence-Informed Policy and Prioritizing Future Research

Snilstveit, Birte; Vojtkova, Martina; Bhavsar, Ami; Gaarder, Marie

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“…3ie EGMs are thematic collections of evidence on the effects of policies and programmes (Snilstveit et al 2014). They provide an innovative approach for rapid knowledge transfer and capture, combining methods from other review and mapping approaches with data visualisation, using an interactive platform.…”

Section: Evidence Gap Map Methodologymentioning

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“…• Controlled before and after study using appropriate methods to control for selection bias and confounding (propensity score matching [PSM] or other matching methods, instrumental variables [IV] estimation, or other methods using IV such as the Heckman two-step approach, difference-in-difference [DID] or a fixed-or randomeffects model with an interaction term between time and intervention for baseline and follow-up observations); • Cross-sectional or panel studies with an intervention and comparison group using methods to control for selection bias and confounding as described above; • Studies explicitly described as systematic reviews and reviews that describe methods used for search, data collection and synthesis as per the protocol for the 3ie database of systematic reviews (Snilstveit et al 2014). Systematic reviews also need to have been given an assessment of medium or high confidence in their methods, per 3ie's systematic review assessment tool.…”

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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health: an evidence gap map

Rankin¹,

Jarvis-Thiebault²,

Pfeifer³

et al. 2016

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The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is an international grant-making NGO promoting evidence-informed development policies and programmes. We are the global leader in funding and producing high-quality evidence of what works, how, why and at what cost. We believe that better and policy-relevant evidence will make development more effective and improve people's lives. 3ie evidence gap map reports 3ie evidence gap maps are thematic collections of information about impact evaluations or systematic reviews that measure the effects of international development policies and programmes. The maps present a visual overview of existing and ongoing studies in a sector or sub-sector in terms of the types of programmes (or interventions) evaluated and the outcomes measured. The evidence gap map reports provide all the supporting documentation for the maps themselves, including the background information for the theme of the map, the methods and results, including the protocols, and the analysis of the results. About this evidence gap map reportThis report provides the supporting documentation for the 3ie evidence gap map on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, which was developed as part of a project funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. All of the content is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not represent the opinions of 3ie, its donors or its Board of Commissioners. Any errors and omissions are also the sole responsibility of the authors. Any comments or queries should be directed to the corresponding author, Kristen Rankin, at krankin@3ieimpact.org. Additionally, 3ie would like to thank the wide range of stakeholders who participated in consultative workshops and a roundtable event. A complete list of participants can be found in the accompanying scoping report (Rankin et al. 2016).ii Summary Adolescence (ages 10-19) is a critical time period in life during which people undergo extensive biological, psychological and social changes. Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) plays an integral role during adolescence and can affect many aspects of a person's life during and after this time. Adolescents face a multitude of risks and challenges related to SRH, including those related to early pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (Fatusi and Hindin 2010;Dick and Ferguson 2015). Programming that addresses this health area has the potential to greatly improve not only adolescents' SRH, but also their overall health and their ability to reach their full potential. This programming can range from clinical interventions such as STI treatment, to health systems strengthening, to community engagement approaches aimed at changing norms around gender, marriage and sexual health.To best invest finite resources in programming aimed at improving adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH), decision-makers need to know what works and what does not, particularly within a low-and middle-income country (L&MIC) context. Impact evaluations -studies using experimental or quasi...

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Section: Evidence Gap Map Methodologymentioning

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Section: Study Typesmentioning

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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health: an evidence gap map

Rankin¹,

Jarvis-Thiebault²,

Pfeifer³

et al. 2016

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“…It displays included studies in the map cells according to what is tested and measured in the study. The evidence gap map allows the reader to see at a glance where there is, and is not, existing evidence (see Snilstveit et al 2013). The search and screening methods are described in online Appendix B.…”

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Integrating HIV services with other health services to improve care, retention and adherence

Heard¹,

Peterson²,

Modi³

et al. 2017

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The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is an international grant-making NGO promoting evidence-informed development policies and programmes. We are the global leader in funding and producing high-quality evidence of what works, how, why and at what cost. We believe that better and policy-relevant evidence will make development more effective and improve people's lives.3ie Scoping papers 3ie thematic window grant programmes typically start with a consultative process that includes a scoping study to identify the current state of impact evaluation evidence in a particular sector. Scoping studies identify the promising questions for future research synthesis and the priority questions for further impact evaluation research. They analyse the existing supply of impact evaluation and systematic review evidence, as well as the demand for such evidence from policymakers and programme managers. About this scoping paper3ie completed this scoping exercise in 2015. It helped to define the approaches to funding pilot interventions and their impact evaluations through a grant window on the integration of HIV services with other health services. This scoping paper identifies the current evidence base and evidence needs the HIV and AIDS care community. The paper looks at what types of service integration interventions have been evaluated and the types of outcomes that have been measured and reported. It includes information about how this work compares with perceptions of where there is good evidence, and evidence gaps identified by key stakeholders.All of the content in this paper is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not represent the opinions of 3ie, its donors or its Board of Commissioners. Any errors and omissions are also the sole responsibility of the authors. All author affiliations were correct when the paper was submitted for publication in 2016. Funding for this scoping report was provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For further information about this paper, please contact Anna Heard at aheard@3ieimpact.org. AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to acknowledge the helpful contributions of the members of two task forces, and assistance from Nancy Diaz in coordinating the production of inputs into the report. Kara Ingraham also provided valuable assistance in editing.ii SummaryAlthough HIV testing, care and treatment coverage have been improving in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNAIDS) 2012), significant numbers of HIV-positive individuals still drop out of HIV care at various stages along the care continuum. One approach to improving HIV and AIDS services along this continuum is to integrate them with other health services. Providers are beginning to use this approach, but often without testing whether their innovations are truly effective, particularly with regard to improving the outcomes for HIV in terms of linkage to care, as well as retention and adherence.In anticipation of our grant window to fund impact evaluations of interventions integrating HIV services, we conducted a lit...

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“…EGMs are thematic collections of studies that measure the effects of international and national development policies and programmes in a specific field or sector to synthesise and review counterfactual analysis (Snilstveit et al 2013). EGMs are a graphical display of existing impact evaluations and systematic reviews organised by type of programme intervention and their corresponding outcomes within the sector.…”

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Examining the evidence base for forest conservation interventions

Puri¹,

Nath²,

Bhatia³

et al. 2017

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The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is an international grant-making NGO promoting evidence-informed development policies and programmes. We are the global leader in funding, producing and synthesising high-quality evidence of what works, for whom, why and at what cost. We believe that high-quality and policy-relevant evidence will make help make development more effective and improve people's lives. 3ie evidence gap mapsEvidence gap maps (EGMs) aim to inform funding and research decision-making by compiling existing research accessibily in one place in a way that also shows limitations and gaps. These maps are based on systematic methods to identify and describe the existing evidence base. EGMs are structured around a framework of interventions and outcomes and include a graphic map that highlights areas with extensive, limited or non-existent evidence. EGMs provide an overview of evidence on the effects of policies and programmes in a particular sector or thematic area. They consolidate evidence from impact evaluations and systematic reviews to identify research gaps and provide easy access to existing research. EGMs are available through an online interactive platform on the 3ie website that allows users to explore the full studies and reviews that are included. About this evidence gap map reportThis report summarises the methods and findings of an EGM on the high-quality evidence available on forest conservation across low-and middle income countries. The online map can be found here.Funding for this report was provided by the World Wildlife Fund.All of the content is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not represent the opinions of 3ie, its donors or its Board of Commissioners. Any errors and omissions are the sole responsibility of the authors. Any comments or queries should be directed to the corresponding author, Megha Nath (mnath@3ieimpact.org). SummaryThe World Bank estimates 1 that 1.3 billion people depend directly on forests for food or fuel, and another 800 million people live in or near forests and savannas, relying on forest resources for their livelihood. In a rapidly urbanising and resource-hungry environment, successfully managing forests and forest resources, while at the same time sustaining forest-dependent livelihoods, is critical to maintaining ecosystem services and functions (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005;Balmford and Bond 2005). In this study, we take stock of evidence that can potentially inform decisions regarding the role of forest conservation interventions in sustaining ecosystems and human well-being.An important way to identify and measure change brought about by a programme or policy is through theory-based impact evaluations that use mixed methods. Theorybased impact evaluations use experimental and quasi-experimental designs to identify and measure the causal effects of an intervention or policy, and can provide useful evidence for the design and implementation of forest conservation policy and programming. These evaluations can thus g...

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Evidence Gap Maps — A Tool for Promoting Evidence-Informed Policy and Prioritizing Future Research

Cited by 110 publications

References 12 publications

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health: an evidence gap map

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health: an evidence gap map

Integrating HIV services with other health services to improve care, retention and adherence

Examining the evidence base for forest conservation interventions

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