Facilitating Evidence Informed Decision Making to Non-Literate Consumers in Cameroon

Summary
This paper explores a community-based initiative in Cameroon aimed at making research-based information accessible to people with low or no literacy by translating evidence into local languages and culturally resonant formats like storytelling, songs, and visuals. Deployed through household visits and supported by trained facilitators, the approach sought to empower non-literate consumers to engage with and use evidence in decisions affecting their lives. The authors found that such tailored, community-driven strategies can strengthen the link between research and policy, overcome barriers like stigma or infrastructural limitations, and enhance meaningful participation in evidence-informed decision-making across diverse, under-resourced settings. 

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