Who We Are
Management team
Ashrita Saran
Director Research
Ashrita Saran has over ten years of experience in international development research; she has led and authored significant methods papers, systematic reviews, and evidence and gap maps. She has a strong publication record, having authored more than twenty papers in peer-reviewed journals on critical topics, particularly people with disabilities, child well-being, violence against children, economic and financial evaluations on women, children, and adolescents’ health, and climate-smart agriculture. She also led an internationally recognised methods paper on evidence-mapping approaches that informed Campbell’s evidence and gap map guidelines.
Her notable work includes leading the development of a series of evidence products on people with disabilities funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) in collaboration with experts in the field. Her contributions are multifaceted, from developing evidence products and rapid evidence assessments to her role as an advisory board member for an evidence-mapping project on children with disabilities and her presentations at prestigious international conferences. The first product in the series was an evidence and gap map on people with disabilities that she led; the studies mapped in this informed the development of four rapid evidence assessments, which were later converted into full systematic reviews. She also engaged actively with the global research community to share research insights and critical findings at various international conferences such as the Global Evidence and Implementation Summit (GEIS) in Melbourne 2017, What Works Global Summit 2018, the National Symposium on Evidence Synthesis in Medicine, Public Health & Social Development, 2019 and the Cochrane Methods Symposium.
Saran’s professional roles have consistently demonstrated her exceptional leadership and expertise in evidence synthesis and systematic reviews. As Deputy Director at the Global Development Network, she led scoping reviews on economic evaluations of health and rapid evidence assessments on disaster risk reduction and educational interventions for individuals with disabilities. Her strategic partnerships with key stakeholders like WHO/PMNCH, FCDO, and UNICEF have not only secured substantial funding for her initiatives but also demonstrated her ability to collaborate effectively. Saran was the Principal Investigator on projects focusing on disabilities and climate-smart agricultural practices for women farmers. Her leadership in the production of a policy-friendly survey on adolescent needs that garnered wide dissemination is another testament to her capabilities. As the founding executive director of Campbell South Asia, she successfully set up the Campbell South Asia office as an independent regional centre, built partnerships with national funders. She enhanced Campbell South Asia’s visibility within a year.
In addition to her leadership roles, Saran has been actively involved in various editorial and advisory capacities, such as editing Campbell’s Climate Solutions and serving as an Associate Editor for Health Research Policy and Systems. She has also been involved in other professional groups focusing on equity and international development. She has facilitated capacity-building workshops on evidence synthesis and the use of evidence in various countries, including Bangladesh, China, Croatia, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, Lebanon, London, Myanmar, Mexico, Nepal, the Philippines, and Uganda.
Saran’s educational background includes an ongoing PhD in international public health and public policy from Walden University, a Master’s in public health (MPH) from Manipal University, and a Bachelor’s in dental surgery (BDS) from BR Ambedkar University, with a strong academic record in all the institutions. Her professional development includes training and certifications in health sector emergency response management, gender analytics, bibliometric and scientometric research evaluation, public policy advocacy, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Juliana Amadi
Director of Operations, Programmes and International Engagement
Juliana Amadi is the Director of Operations, Programmes and International Engagement. She is a creative, dynamic go getter who is passionate about helping people and making a difference. Her passion, determination and desire to make a difference led her to establish the Nigeria Research Information and Development Bureau (NRIDB), and the Centre for Economic Research information and Development (CERID) in 2016.
Though small the organisations fund its projects primarily from the establishment of profit making enterprising in rural communities in Nigeria. So far she has set up a cassava processing factory in Imo State Nigeria and is building a water processing facility also in Imo State. Her projects have: helped farmers in rural Imo State improve incomes, created youth employment, improved community safety and improved access to water in Primary Care Health Care facilities.
Juliana is a health enthusiast who is into Power Lifting, Strength Training, boxing and Sprinting.
Motto: Dare to be different! Together, United, We can make change happen.
Robert C M Amadi(Emeka Amadi)
Director of Finance
Robert is a paraplanner and part time lecturer at the university of Bedfordshire. He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Risk Management from the University of West London and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Actuarial Science from the University of Leicester. He brings a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics and data analysis, leveraging these skills to further his career progression in the financial sector. Outside of work Robert is an exercise enthusiast and an avid supporter of Arsenal FC.
Senior Associates
Howard White
Senior Research Associate
Howard White is a Senior Research Associate at REC, and Professor of Evidence-Based Public Policy at the Centre for Evidence-Based Social Sciences, Lanzhou University. He was formerly the Director of Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis at the Global Development Network (2022-2024), based in New Delhi, the CEO of The Campbell Collaboration (2015-22), and the founding Executive Director of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) (2008-2015).
He established Campbell South Asia, now an Indian research organization with local leadership and staff, and was Research Director of the Centre of Excellence for Development Impact and Learning (2018-23). He has also led the impact evaluation program of the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (2002-2008).
Howard serves on expert advisory groups for the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and is on the Boards of the International Centre of Evaluation for Development (ICED, based in Kenya and Ghana) and of the Nigeria Research Information and Development Bureau (NRIDB. He has been given awards for services to evaluation by the governments of Benin and Uganda. He was Managing Editor of the Journal of Development Studies (2002-2013), founding Managing Editor of the Journal of Development Effectiveness (2009-2015) and a temporary editor for Development in Practice (2004-05).
His research areas include aid and development effectiveness, anti-poverty interventions, macroeconomic modelling and policy, evaluation and evidence synthesis methods, and mixed methods approaches in research and evaluation. He has worked in a wide range of sectors in countries across Africa and Asia.
Howard started his career as an academic researcher at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague (1991-98), and the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK (1998-2002). He is a keen long-distance runner and walker, and is currently based in China, India and Germany.
Robert Apunyo
Senior Research Associate
Robert is a Research Fellow at Africa Centre for Systematic Reviews and Knowledge Translation. Since 2016 he has been involved in evidence synthesis including the production of systematic reviews, policy brief as well as evidence and gap maps (EGMs). Robert has been the lead in implementing national stakeholder engagements such as policy dialogues and policy priority setting events in the health sector.
As Consultant for the Campbell Collaboration, Robert was involved in the production of the Uganda Development Evaluations Map; and the Youth Employment EGM. Since 2010, he has annually run the Global Competitiveness Programme in Uganda on behalf of the World Economic Forum (WEF) – Geneva, Switzerland. This programme annually publishes the “Global Competitiveness Report” as its flagship publication. Robert has two Masters degrees (MSc in Natural Resources and; Master of Integrated Water Management).
Shalu Jain
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Shalu Jain is a distinguished international consultant specializing in evidence synthesis with over 17 years of extensive experience. She employs a wide range of methodologies including evaluation synthesis, Health Technology Assessments, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, rapid reviews, and Evidence and Gap maps.
Dr. Jain is adept at helping organizations navigate complexity and uncertainty by integrating data, information, and systems thinking. She has a proven track record of delivering high-quality research and has provided consulting and advisory services to both governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Dr. Jain has completed numerous national and international projects and published her work in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Her recent roles include consulting positions with the United Nations Development Programs and the American Institute of Research, among others. Dr. Jain holds a PhD in Biotechnology and has a rich academic background with numerous published research articles and reports
Ashima Mohan
Senior Policy Associate
Ashima has experience in policy advocacy and communications, research and programme management. She is a sociologist by academic training and has a Master’s degree from Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi.
Ashima is currently Director, Strategic Communication and Policy Advocacy of Campbell South Asia (CSA). Prior to joining CSA, she was a part of the programme team at the International initiative for impact evaluation (3ie) assisting in the monitoring and management of grant windows. Before joining 3ie, she was a Communications Officer at Indian secretariat for The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM).
Early in her career she interned with the World Health Organisation, undertaking research on ‘Gender Analysis of Early Marriage and Adolescent Pregnancy in the South-East Asia Region’, and has undertaken data collection in the field
Ekwaro Obuku
Senior Research Associate
Ekwaro serves as a founder member and coordinator/co-Director of the Africa Centre for Systematic Reviews and Knowledge Translation (www.chs.mak.ac.ug/afcen/about-us) and the Uganda Clearing House for Health Policy and Systems Research (https://uch.cengkuru.com/) both situated at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
Uganda. Ekwaro is an inaugural member of the Africa Evidence Network www.af ricaevidencenetwork.org/) and has been key in building capacity for evidence synthesis and research to policy engagements with Scientists, policy makers and decision takers across Af rica. As President Uganda Medical Association, he participated in agenda setting (priority of priorities) f or policy change in Uganda’s health systems: Ministry of Health, Of f ice of the Prime Minister, State House & private actors (non–state actors).
Ekwaro Obuku was the Senior Technical Advisor Data & Policy, National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), Global Health Security, Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University . He was charged with supporting the NAPHS Acceleration Team to advocate f or increased investment in Uganda’s health security variously. He is also a Member of the Board of the National Drug Authority, representing the Uganda Medical Association; and the Health Policy Advisory Committee (HPAC) of the Ministry of Health representing Civil Society Organizations.
Further, in February 2023 Ekwaro graduated with a doctoral degree in Health Policy and Knowledge Translation at Makerere University, Uganda co-administered with McMaster University, Canada. In terms of research capacity building skills, he tutors Fundamentals of Clinical Trials (CTM101) & Systematic Reviews (CTM 104) in the MSc. Clinical Trials Distance Learning course at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK where he also supervises masters’ students of Public Health; and started a course in Evidence Synthesis for master’s & PhD Students in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Makerere University, Uganda resulting in at least 10 health professionals successfully mentored (supervised theses). He has co-authored over 45 peer reviewed scientific papers (7 first author and 8 senior author), over 30 policy briefs (including health sector barometers) and 50 public communication articles or media appearances on advocacy for stronger health systems and related matters on public policy. Ekwaro has been Principal Investigator/Project Leader for several grants (>$500,000 total) with the World Health Organization, Campbell Collaboration/Mastercard Foundation, American Institutes of Research/Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Centre for Evaluation & Development/ United Nations Green Climate Fund, and the Fogarty International Centre, NIH, USA.
Finally, Ekwaro is a Ugandan Medical Doctor with strong career foundations in disease control programmes for TB and HIV in Uganda, including clinical care. He completed medical training at Makerere Medical School in 2003. He has vast leadership, technical programmatic and research experience in health systems strengthening including human capital development (HRH), building TB laboratory networks in Uganda, antimicrobial resistance, infection control and prevention, and stakeholder partner engagement for policy action. He has expanded interest into social determinants of health researching energy/climate change, economic livelihoods/youth employment and women’s empowerment.
Hugh Sharma Waddington
Senior Research Associate
Hugh Sharma Waddington is Assistant Professor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London. He specialises in impact evaluations of Global Development and Health programmes using randomised, quasi-experimental and mixed-methods designs, systematic review and meta-analysis.
At LSHTM, Hugh works with the Pathfinder project (climate and health co-benefits), the Environmental Health Group, and the Action Against Stunting Hub. His work is carried out with global partners in evidence synthesis including Campbell South Asia, and Cochrane. He is also Co-Chair of the Campbell Collaboration Climate Solutions Coordinating Group and a Methods Editor with Campbell Systematic Reviews and the Journal of Development Effectiveness.
Previously, Hugh founded the Systematic Reviews Programme and London Office of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), based at London International Development Centre, where he worked for 10 years, and was later seconded to the 3ie Evaluation Office based in New Delhi. He worked for extended periods at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in the Government of Rwanda in Kigali, the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group in Washington, DC, the UK National Audit Office and the Poverty Research Unit at Sussex University. Heh has conducted assignments for the Asian Development Bank, Dasra Foundation, DFAT, DFID, FCDO, the Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Affairs Canada, the International Finance Corporation, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Save the Children, Sightsavers, USAID and the World Health Organization among others.
Hugh has a PhD in Impact Evaluation of Infectious Diseases and Public Health from LSHTM, where he studied under Professor Sandy Cairncross and Edoardo Masset, MA Development Economics from the University of Sussex, and BSc Economics from the University of York.
Bhumika TV
Senior Research Associate
Bhumika, a dedicated public health research specialist, is committed to driving positive development in South Asia. With over ten years of research experience, she specializes in evidence synthesis, focusing on interdisciplinary topics within health systems, pandemics, and social programs impacting the well-being of women and children. As the Director General at Campbell South Asia, a regional center for the Campbell Collaboration, Bhumika leads and coordinates activities while collaborating closely with local partners and stakeholders across South Asia on Evidence to Policy work. Her mission is to harness evidence for regional development.
Bhumika holds a medical background and a postgraduate degree in public health. She has received training from prestigious organizations such as Cochrane, Campbell, and the EPPI-Centre in evidence synthesis and policy translation. Her expertise spans systematic reviews, rapid reviews, scoping reviews, evidence and gap maps, qualitative and mixed methods research, and Evidence to Policy work.
Bhumika has successfully secured grants and funding and has published more than 35 peer-reviewed publications in her field. Her work includes collaborations with organizations like the Department for International Development (DFID), World Health Organization (WHO), Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), Swedish Research Council (SRC), Centre for Disease Control India (CDC India), Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), EPPI-Centre (UK), and SPARC.
Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Professor at a public health school and headed Public Health Evidence South Asia, the South Asian Satellite of Cochrane Public Health. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Editor for BMC Public Health, is a member of Cochrane Public Health and the Cochrane Knowledge Translation Group, and is a Global Burden of Disease (GBD) collaborator.
Suchi Kapoor Malhotra
Senior Research Associate
Suchi Kapoor Malhotra, Director of Research at Campbell South Asia, has 14 years of experience in the development sector, including 7 years with research organizations. She has led evidence synthesis projects in areas like transport, value chains, agricultural mechanization, and humanitarian aid, supported by organizations such as the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Centre of Excellence for Development Impact and Learning (CEDIL), the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). She has also trained researchers globally in evidence methodologies.
An expert in evidence synthesis, grant management, project management, and capacity building, she has trained participants in RBM (Results-Based Management), PME (Performance Measurement and Evaluation), CMDRR (Community-Managed Disaster Risk Reduction), and gender. She also serves as an associate editor for the Climate Solutions Group and has expertise in Gender, Women & Child Welfare, Humanitarian Aid, and Gerontology.
Diana Dadzie
Senior Research Associate
Diana Dadzie is a proficient Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Analyst at the African Center for Economic Transformation, with over 10 years of experience in research, data analysis, event coordination, and project evaluation. Since 2019, she has been the MEL lead for the Mastercard project focused on enhancing education systems for a Fourth Industrial Revolution-ready workforce, significantly influencing government reforms in education and TVET across Ghana, Niger, and Rwanda. Her work has been crucial in finalizing the Guidance and Counseling Policy in Ghana.
Diana has managed MEL for various initiatives, including the World Bank-Think Africa Partnership project on Good Exporting Practices; the Country Economic Transformation Outlook (CETO) projects in Ghana, Kenya, and Zambia; and the the Compact with Africa (CwA) initiative at ACET. As the MEL Analyst, she has authored over 70 high-quality donor reports for organizations such as the Mastercard Foundation, the World Bank, the Open Society Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Diana started her career as a Research assistant at SNV Netherlands. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Monitoring and Evaluation, she holds an MSc in Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, along with certifications in Project Management and Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation.
Annette Brown
Senior Research Associate
Annette Brown is an economist and organizational leader with more than 25 years of experience in the field of international development. She is currently the Chief Strategy and Evidence Officer (on leave) at FHI 360, an international non-profit organization that conducts research and implements projects in global health, economic development, and humanitarian assistance. She is also the Editor-in-Chief for FHI 360’s R&E Search for Evidence blog.
Prior to joining FHI 360, Annette established and headed the Washington, DC office of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie). Earlier in her career, she served as a Director at Chemonics International and as the Center Director for International Activities at the Urban Institute. She was an Assistant Professor of Economics at Western Michigan University, and she has held research positions at the World Bank and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics. She recently taught at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.
Annette’s publications include dozens of journal articles, book chapters, and public reports in fields across global health and social sciences. Her current research topics include locally led development and the determinants of sustainable outcomes from development programs. She earned her Ph.D. in economics and Master’s in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Michigan where she was a National Science Foundation Fellow.
Annette’s organizational expertise includes executive management, strategy and innovation, research and evaluation, business development and fundraising, program management, technical assistance and policy advice, grant-making, and capacity strengthening. Her research and program experience spans most development sectors, including economic growth, democracy and governance, and global health. Brown has worked in more than thirty countries and advised government policy makers in all regions of the world. She has been a director on two non-profit boards and a member of international advisory groups.
Promise M Nduku
Senior Research Associate
Promise is a development economist and evidence synthesis specialist. He holds a master’s degree in development economics from the University of Johannesburg and is currently pursuing a PhD in health economics at the same institution. He is passionate about the potential of evidence-informed decision-making to leverage a suite of evidence synthesis methodologies and is experienced in responding to policy evidence needs. He specialises in conducting and supporting evidence syntheses, as well as designing institutional knowledge structures to enhance the use of evidence by decision-makers.
He has contributed over 30 syntheses in eight years, including systematic reviews, evidence maps, rapid reviews, and other evidence support systems tailored for national and international stakeholders, leading 19 multidisciplinary projects. He has collaborated with national and international organisations to produce evidence-synthesis products that support evidence-informed decision-making across various sectors, including agriculture, education, climate, environment and land reform, human settlements, migration, economic empowerment, and age-friendly environments.
In 2024, he joined the Methodological Advisory Group (MAG), which supports the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control’s (ECDC) Evidence-based Public Health Methods project. This initiative aims to develop hands-on methodological guidance for evidence synthesis and evidence-based public health advice, focusing on infectious disease epidemiology, prevention, and control.
Research Associates
Kevin Ojiambo
Research Associate
Kevin Ouma OJIAMBO is a diligent, dedicated, and self-motivated professional with a strong grasp of primary research, evidence synthesis, data management, analysis, and project planning and management. He aspires to be a researcher with skills and knowledge in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Evidence Synthesis to inform policy relevant to health and development in Africa and beyond.
He holds a master of science degree in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics from Makerere University, a postgraduate diploma in Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute and a bachelor’s of cytotechnology from Makerere University.
Kevin has over five years of experience in Evidence synthesis and has worked on various projects that have produced several systematic reviews, evidence and gap maps, and rapid review products in various thematic areas including health, agriculture, international development, women empowerment, nutrition, energy, disaster risk management, economic development to name but a few with various international and local institutions. The majority of this work has been hybrid or remote with a few projects that required onsite presence. He can deliver products with minimum supervision hence he boasts of his honesty, integrity and professionalism.
He works as a Consultant at the Research and Evaluation Centre supporting the production of Impact Evaluations, Systematic Reviews, Rapid Reviews and Evidence and Gap Maps. Before joining the Research and Evaluation Centre, he worked as a Research Consultant at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, the Global Development Network (GDN), the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), Campbell Collaboration and the Africa Centre for Systematic Reviews and Knowledge Translation, Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
Lovely Tolin
Research Associate
Lovely Tolin is a research consultant with 10 years of experience in the areas of economics and public policy, specializing in data management, econometric modeling, and policy evaluation. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Campbell Collaboration, Asian Development Bank, and the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Lovely holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the National University of Singapore, supported by full scholarship from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, and is skilled in using advanced analytical tools such as Stata, Python, and Tableau.
Nina Ashley Dela Cruz
Research Associate
Nina Ashley Dela Cruz has over 10 years of research experience, contributing to diverse areas including public health, poverty, international trade, urbanization, education, and finance. She has served as a consultant for the Asian Development Bank and the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, and was formerly an analyst at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, the Philippine government’s think tank. Her research interests span development economics, political economy, and public health. Currently pursuing her PhD at the Center for Evidence-based Social Science of Lanzhou University, Nina is specializing in evidence synthesis, with a focus on creating evidence and gap maps, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, both from De La Salle University.
Varsha Nair
Research Associate
Varsha is a Research Associate with Campbell South Asia (CSA). She has an educational background in political science, having completed her bachelor’s from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, master’s from Jawaharlal Nehru University and MPhil from the University of Hyderabad. Over the years she has accumulated relevant experience in both the research and communication landscape, with a focus on knowledge translation activities and development of diverse evidence products.
Her current and previous work in the non-profit sector has helped build her skills in quantitative and qualitative research, writing and editing diverse types of content, multimedia documentation, communications and outreach, project management and administration. At CSA she is involved in producing systematic reviews and evidence and gap maps, drafting policy briefs and technical reports, designing infographics, newsletters, social media posts and other communication materials and taking part in the wider dissemination and policy outreach activities at CSA. Other relevant experience in previous roles include developing and executing workshops and organising public events such as talks and conferences for a wide range of audiences.
Neha Gupta
Research Associate
Neha Gupta holds a doctorate in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Delhi and was awarded the University Grants Commission (UGC) Senior Research Fellowship. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in community-based food environment research, as well as demographic, development, and environmental surveillance. Previously, she has worked with the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP), the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), and The INCLEN Trust International (INCLEN).
Her research interests include nutrition epidemiology, food environment, surveillance, child health, data analytics, and non-communicable diseases. Neha is trained in systematic reviews at WHO/Cornell/Cochrane summer institute and has coordinated around 10 research projects with various institutions including ICMR, DST, DBT-BIRAC, FAO, WFP, WHO, UNICEF, IFAD, McGill University, and medical colleges.
Bwire Munubi
Research Associate
Bwire Munubi is an experienced evaluator and consultant with over 8 years of designing and implementing culturally responsive evaluations across diverse sectors. He holds a Master of Medical Science in Public Health from Lund University, Sweden, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of Dodoma, Tanzania. He currently serves as the Managing Director at Archway Consulting Limited, a Tanzanian based research and evaluation firm. Specializing in mixed-methods evaluations, Bwire integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches to deliver rigorous insights, bridging evaluation theory with practical application to ensure findings are both robust and actionable.
Through his work with grassroots organizations, national institutions, and international partners, Bwire has strengthened impact and performance measurement systems. He has developed monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, supported proposal development, and facilitated sense-making workshops to help stakeholders interpret and use evaluation results effectively. His expertise in capacity building has empowered organizations to enhance their evaluative thinking and decision-making processes.
Bwire is passionate about mentoring emerging evaluators and promoting the value of evaluation within and beyond the field. Leveraging his extensive local and international network, he fosters meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange around evaluation utility. Currently, his focus is on enhancing evaluation effectiveness and evidence synthesis to drive sustainable development outcomes.
Swati Mantri
Research Associate
Dr. Swati Mantri is a social scientist working as the Lead Evidence Synthesis Specialist at
Campbell South Asia. She holds a doctorate in Sociology from IIT Delhi (India). With a passion for
using social science research to make a difference, Dr. Mantri has tackled diverse projects on a
national and international scale. Her expertise lies in qualitative research methods, particularly
ethnography, qualitative synthesis, participatory action research, and digital sociology techniques.She has been the recipient of the Emerging Scholar award from Manipal University (India) and
Groningen University (Netherlands), and of grants from The Special Programme for Research and
Training in Tropical Diseases of the World Health Organization, International Sociological
Association, Poznan University (Poland), Academia Sinica (Taiwan), Lund University (Sweden),
Indian Sociological Association, and IIT Delhi amongst others to present her research. She has
published widely in academic journals and books.Her research interest spans Urban Sociology, Research Technique and Methodology, Migration
Studies, Gender, and Sociology of Food and Culture. She strongly believes in breaking down of
silos and taking Sociology beyond academia. She has volunteered for projects using art as a
teaching tool to empower marginalized groups, and develop courses for Edtech ecosystem. She has
worked on evidence synthesis projects for YFF, CHI, FCDO, CGIAR, and research for UNICEF,
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (India), and other regional organisation; while
in academia, she has been appointed in various capacities, to develop, and teach courses in
Sociology.Eve Namisango
Research Associate
Eve Namisango is a dynamic leader in global health and distinguished, researcher, evaluator and programme management specialist. She has international working experience in a wide range of industry verticals ranging from international development, advocacy, Global Health and Palliative care, Policy and Rehabilitation. Eve has vast experience in the design, and conduct of systematic reviews, the evaluation of complex programmes and developing theories of change.
Eve is honorary senior research fellow at the African Centre for Systematic Reviews and Knowledge Translation, Makerere University, and honorary research fellow at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London. She holds master’s degrees in clinical Epidemiology and Biostatics and Palliative Care and a doctorate in palliative care, policy and rehabilitation from King’s College London. She is a member of the American Evaluation Association, Organisation of Social Science Researchers for Eastern Africa and the Gender and social Norms Learning Collaborative for Eastern Africa.
Carrel Fokou
Research Associate
Carrel Fokou is an economist dedicated to promoting development through research, leveraging primary data, impact evaluation, and evidence synthesis.
With over five years of consulting experience for organizations including Project Hope, the Campbell Collaboration, the Indian Institute of Public Health, and the Center for Study and Research in Economics and Management, he specializes in designing and implementing program evaluations in education, employment, and health. His expertise encompasses survey design, data collection, and data analysis, and he is proficient in statistical software.
Carrel has contributed to numerous impactful studies, including evaluations of public employment policies in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, Performance-based financing in education in Cameroon, Health voucher policy in Cameroon. He has also contributed to the development of Evidence Gap Maps on youth crime prevention and on conflict and atrocities prevention in low- and middle-income countries.
Carrel also has teaching experience in biostatistics and impact evaluation at prestigious institutions. He holds a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Maroua in Cameroon and a Master’s in Applied Mathematics in Social Science from the University of Yaoundé II, also in Cameroon.
Sannidhi K.S.
Research Associate
Sannidhi K.S. is a professional with a background in research, academia, and media communication. He holds a postgraduate degree in M.Tech in Digital Electronics His career spans various roles, including working as a Research Fellow at ISRO, an Assistant Professor at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, and a Research Scholar at Manipal Institute of Technology. Currently, he is a freelancer working in Media and Communication, specializing in content development and social impact projects. Skilled in C, C++, Adobe Creative Suite, and various tech softwares and operating systems, Sannidhi combines technical expertise with creative storytelling.
Sheila Agyemang Oppong
Research Associate
Dr. Sheila Agyemang Oppong is a skilled development economist and Research and Evidence Synthesis
Fellow at the International Center for Evaluation and Development (ICED). She holds a Ph.D. in
Development Economics from the University of Ghana and has extensive experience in evidence
synthesis, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and the development of Evidence and Gap Maps (EGMs) to
support policy and decision-making. Her expertise spans multiple thematic areas, including gender
equality, women’s economic empowerment, climate change adaptation, governance, and the impact of infrastructure on livelihoods.Sheila has led and contributed to several high-profile research projects funded by organizations such as
the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Science for Africa Foundation, and the U.S.
African Development Foundation. Her work involves conducting systematic reviews and evidence
mapping to identify gaps in research and provide actionable insights for policymakers and development
practitioners.Her research methodology expertise includes designing and executing complex literature searches, data
extraction, coding, and statistical analysis using tools such as EPPI Reviewer, STATA, R, SPSS, and
VOS viewer. Sheila is also experienced in network analysis and the development of evidence-based
theories of change.Beyond research, Sheila is passionate about capacity building and knowledge dissemination. She has
been involved in training and mentoring young researchers in evidence synthesis methodologies,
systematic review techniques, and data analysis. Her commitment to rigorous research and evidence-
based policymaking contributes to shaping impactful development strategies in Africa and beyond.Clarice Panyin Nyan
Research Associate
Clarice Panyin Nyan is a Research and Evidence Synthesis Fellow at the Ghana office of the
International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), where she leads the Research
and Innovation Unit for the Gender Equity and Governance (GEG) project.
Dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to foster meaningful change in the Global South,
particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, Clarice collaborates with policymakers and evidence users to
create evidence-based decision-making products throughout the development process.With extensive experience working on various projects across the African continent, Clarice
excels in designing, scheduling, and managing surveys. She applies this expertise to enhance the
design and development of evidence-based initiatives. Her commitment to excellence and
innovation in the non-profit sector reflects her belief in the transformative power of research to
inform policies and improve lives.Notable accomplishments include leading the development of two Evidence and Gap Maps and
other evidence-based decision-making products on Gender Equity and Governance, funded by
the Hewlett Foundation. Clarice actively engages with the global research community, sharing
insights and critical findings at international conferences such as the African Nutrition and
Health (ANH) Academy Week in Malawi in 2023 and the What Works Global Summit 2023.Clarice’s educational background includes ongoing PhD studies in population studies from the
University of Ghana, a Master of Philosophy in Statistics, and a Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science and Statistics, all obtained from the University of Ghana. Her professional
development encompasses training and certifications in nutrition and health, as well as in
systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Sujata Shirodkar
Research Associate
Sujata is a consultant with Campbell South Asia (CSA). She has over four years of
experience in research. She has an educational background in public health, having
completed her bachelor’s from, Sri Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medical College and
master’s from Manipal University. She has earlier interned with Public Health
Evidence South Asia (PHESA), Manipal.Over the years she has accumulated relevant experience in research and has worked in producing systematic reviews, evidence gap maps, rapid evidence assessment and scoping reviews. Her topics of
interest are health including mental health, gender and women empowerment. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, cooking, and travelling.Mohammad Qardan
Research Associate
Mohammad Qardan is a dynamic MEL specialist with an MSc in Impact Evaluation for Global Development from the University of East Anglia. With over a decade of experience in research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, he excels at designing evidence-based MEL frameworks and leading complex, donor-compliant evaluations. His expertise spans mixed methods research, impact evaluation, and capacity building, with a proven track record of driving data-driven decision-making in humanitarian and development contexts.
Skilled in leveraging advanced analytical tools like STATA, SPSS, and Nvivo, Mohammad translates data insights into practical strategies that enhance program effectiveness. He is also a skilled facilitator, guiding collaborative learning and reflection processes to support adaptive management and continuous improvement. Fluent in English and Arabic, Mohammad combines technical proficiency with strategic thinking to institutionalize MEL practices and foster sustainable outcomes.
Diwakar Kishore
Research Associate
Diwakar Kishore is a Development Economist whose research focuses on education, healthcare, and accountability in public service delivery. He co-leads the India Ghost Project, which explores the intersection of paranormal beliefs and economic activities in India. Diwakar completed his doctoral studies at the London School of Economics (LSE) as an Analysing and Challenging Inequalities scholar at the International Inequalities Institute.
His academic journey includes a Master’s in International Education Policy from Harvard University, a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the National Law School of India University. Before pursuing his doctorate, Diwakar worked with the World Bank on projects aimed at improving learning outcomes, reducing maternal mortality, and enhancing food security across various regions. Additionally, his legal background includes working as a commercial lawyer in private equity and serving as a legal aid advocate in the courts of Bihar, handling constitutional, criminal, and civil law cases.
Liping Guo
Research Associate
Dr. Liping Guo is an Associate Researcher at the Center for Evidence-Based Social Science, Lanzhou University, with expertise in evidence synthesis—including systematic reviews (SR) and evidence and gap maps (EGM). Her work focuses on education program evaluation, mental health intervention assessment, and SDGs-related evidence translation, bridging academic rigor with real-world application to support evidence-informed decision-making.
Between 2022 and 2023, she served as a Visiting Scholar at Campbell UK & Ireland (Queen’s University Belfast), where she honed her expertise in evidence synthesis. She now contributes to the global evaluation field as Secretariat of the Campbell Collaboration Replication Working Group, Lead of the Operation Group for the EvalYouth Global Mentorship Programme, and Co-leader of EvalYouth Asia.
Her key contributions include leading the 2024-published Campbell Systematic Review on K-12 homework time and academic performance—a global evidence synthesis informing education policy—alongside four ongoing Campbell education reviews exploring topics including VR-based STEM teaching, K-12 online distance education, and problem-based learning (PBL) in medical education. She also co-leads the 2024–2025 “Evaluation of English Reading Competition,” leveraging evidence-based insights to optimise K-12 reading promotion programs, authored the Chinese-language book Evidence-based Education: Methods and Practice, and presented first-author research on education and medical education evaluation (e.g., PBL, team-based learning) at prestigious events like the What Works Global Summit.
Dr. Guo holds a PhD in Medicine (major: Evidence-based Science), an MSc in Mental Health Education, and a BA in Primary Education.
Maudline Okyere
Research Associate
Maudline Okyere is an experienced, results-oriented development professional with over 12 years of specialized expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEL), research, and evidence-driven program design and implementation.
Her work is grounded in strengthening program quality through robust MEL frameworks, strategic planning, proposal development, and knowledge management across the development sector.
She has extensive experience supporting international donor-funded programs, leading the design and operationalization of MEL systems in strict compliance with donor guidelines and regulatory requirements. Her core strengths include developing results frameworks, designing data collection and reporting tools, managing complex MEL systems, and generating high-quality learning products for donors such as USAID, BMGF, AGRA, DFC, and IBP.
Maudline holds an MPhil in Agribusiness and an MA in Monitoring and Evaluation, and is
currently pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. She has
successfully collaborated with public and private sector partners on programs in Ghana and Nigeria, and remains committed to advancing sustainable development outcomes throughaccountability, learning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Mansi Kumarasiri
Research Associate
Mansi has over 10 years of research experience in Sri Lanka, specialising in infrastructure and urban development in relation to inclusive development. She has contributed to baseline studies, process monitoring, and endline evaluations for a range of infrastructure projects, donor-funded programmes and policy influence studies.
Mansi has over 10 years of research experience in Sri Lanka, specialising in infrastructure and urban development in relation to inclusive development. She has contributed to baseline studies, process monitoring, and endline evaluations for a range of infrastructure projects, donor-funded programmes and policy influence studies.
Mansi has over 10 years of research experience in Sri Lanka, specialising in infrastructure and urban development in relation to inclusive development. She has contributed to baseline studies, process monitoring, and endline evaluations for a range of infrastructure projects, donor-funded programmes and policy influence studies
Junior Associates
Chukwunonso Felix Ekwenugo (Nonso)
Junior Research Associate
Nonso is a recent sociology graduate from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambara State, Nigeria.
He has a deep commitment to life long learning and entrepreneurship. He is both resilient and adaptable, qualities that fuel his ambition to continuously grow and innovate his career.
Nonso is passionate about social causes, particular community development and education. He is driven by empathy and a desire to make a positive impact. Outside of work he enjoys outdoor activities and is an avid football fan.
Sharon Ezeagu
Junior Research Associate
Sharon is a recent politics and international relations graduate from SOAS University of London, where she specialised in the study of security dynamics and the historical politics of countries in the Global South. Her academic studies saw her discover the complexities of postcolonial governance, conflict resolution, and the evolving role of these regions within global political systems.
She is passionate about understanding the intersections of media, culture, and global political systems, with a strong commitment to research and critical thinking. Resilient and curious, she thrives in environments that challenge conventional perspectives and encourage innovation.
Beyond academia, Sharon is interested in creative storytelling and exploring diverse cultural narratives. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new music, traveling, and engaging in thought-provoking debate.
Mannya
Junior Research Associate
Mannya holds master’s degrees in International Relations and English, blending an interdisciplinary perspective with a focus on global challenges. Her academic work spans diverse topics such as Arctic Geopolitics, the impact of Colonialism in South Asia, and the dynamics of Border and Ethnic Conflicts, offering insights into both historical legacies and contemporary issues in international relations.
Her research interests lie in peacekeeping, geopolitics, and the application of emerging
technologies in defense and sustainable development. She is particularly intrigued by the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping global security and developmental frameworks. Through her work, Mannya seeks to contribute to practical solutions and informed dialogue on pressing international issues.Gienneen Antonio
Junior Research Associate
Gienneen Antonio has honed over four years of experience for the development sector, providing technical, logistical, and administrative support to various public and private entities. These involved data collection, statistical compilation and analysis, economic research, and report writing. Prior to working as a consultant, she spent more than five years in banking and finance industry, handling various roles from reputable institutions. She holds a Master in Applied Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, Major in Organizational and Social Systems Development from De La Salle University, Manila. In her spare time she enjoys watching documentaries, exploring diverse cuisines through cooking, and taking long walks.
Her research interests lie in peacekeeping, geopolitics, and the application of emerging
technologies in defense and sustainable development. She is particularly intrigued by the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping global security and developmental frameworks. Through her work, Mannya seeks to contribute to practical solutions and informed dialogue on pressing international issues.Maureen Barasa
Junior Research Associate
Maureen Barasa is a master’s candidate in Social Protection at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany, specializing in gender equity and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. She holds a BSc in Community Development from Chuka University, Kenya.
She has professional experience with Kenya’s Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Aga Khan Foundation, supporting civil registration systems and coordinating health and education programs. Her work also includes disaster response with the Red Cross Society and support for UNFCCC climate conferences in Bonn.
Maureen is also a member of the International Association for Community Development, with expertise in social protection, climate adaptation, data analysis, policy research, and humanitarian response. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, with working proficiency in German, she is dedicated to strengthening resilient systems for vulnerable communities.