Malawi builds trust and accountability with community MDSR

This case study is part of our book, MamaYe Evidence for Action Stories of Change: Selected Case Studies. Through illustrative case studies, we describe how Evidence for Action - MamaYe has strategically combined evidence with advocacy and accountability activities in
six countries, across Africa, and globally.

This book brings to light new learning about the specific ways in which evidence, advocacy and accountability must work together to bring about change. One major area of learning has been the conditions under which evidence is used for decision-making.

In this case study (no.18), we indicate that favourable conditions involve strong accountability mechanisms to review the evidence and mandate action. We demonstrate that the information brought to light by new community-level verbal autopsies in Malawi
strengthens health systems to address factors beyond the health facility.