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In climate conversations, women often appear in the story. They rarely shape the script. That gap quietly changes the impact of every intervention.
This International Women’s Day, the theme “Give t...
Best of Busara 2025 continues our look back at the ideas and people that shaped Busara’s work this year.
In this follow-up feature, we spotlight insights from Mohamed Alhaji, Engagement Director a...
During the annual Busara research festival Tara Mistari, Mark Kaigwa, entrepreneur and CEO of Nendo gave a keynote address on “Rest of the World: Shaping the Future of Social Media and Platform Eco...
Tara Mistari is more than a research festival. Every year it brings Busara colleagues together in Nairobi to exchange ideas, connect as people, and turn information into knowledge. While the festiv...
During Busara's annual research Festival, Tara Mistari, Dr. Paulina Schenk of UCL explored the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology and challenged us to ground global behavioral science framework...
Research in global development is never simple. For researchers, it is a balancing act of methods, evidence, and design. For communities, it often means navigating trust, participation, and how the...
This webinar was a launch of an exciting new initiative by Microinsurance Network and Busara.
We’re kicking off a new Community of Practice—a structured programme designed to help inclusive insura...
Digital platforms are reshaping livelihoods in Kenya, offering both opportunities and challenges for micro-entrepreneurs. As part of Busara's Best of 2024 series, we’re spotlighting findings from a...
In this powerful collaboration between Busara and Twaweza East Africa, we reflect on key insights from the 2025 People Dialogue Festival—a dynamic space for civic engagement held at Nairobi’s histo...
Both non-profits and their funders rely on impact evaluations to determine which social programs work -- and therefore should be scaled -- and which do not. But do impact evaluation methods as curr...
April 9th marked a groundbreaking moment where Busara, GAIN, UNEP Brazil and The Global Foodbanking Network came together for an informative webinar session on food waste. Our recent discussions hi...
Impact goes beyond numbers. It shapes people, ideas, and the world around us. Tafakari 2025: You’re Not a Meteor—Metrics and Humans explores how development and research organizations can rethink i...
Micro-entrepreneurs are leveraging digital tools for growth, yet cash still plays a vital role. Why? Customer behavior, accessibility, and trust. This video dives into the balance between digital i...
🏛️ Architecture Meets Impact: Tradition, Environment, and Context 🌍
How does architecture blend tradition and environmental insights to create meaningful solutions? In this enlightening session, Ya.
🎙️ Q&A: Becoming Better Storytellers in Behavioral Science 🌍
How can behavioral scientists craft compelling stories that engage and inspire? This interactive Q&A session, moderated by Franci
🎙️ The Power of a Storyteller: Ethical Representation in Storytelling 🌍
Discover how storytellers can shape narratives and responsibly represent people in their stories. This compelling session, mo.