E-DRUG: USAID Announces Winner of the Intelligent Forecasting Field Implementation Grant!
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USAID is excited to announce Macro-Eyes as the winner of the Intelligent
Forecasting Field Implementation Grant! The Macro-Eyes team will test their
machine learning-based model to predict contraceptive use in Co´te d'Ivoire.
Macro-Eyes will partner with Michael Konan and the University of Novi
Sad/Faculty of Technical Sciences Hybrid Forecasting Approach (HFA) group,
led by Dr. Dejan Mircetic, to maximize the success of their forecasting
model and ensure it is locally-informed and incorporates diverse
perspectives. Macro-Eyes, Michael Konan, and the HFA group competed
separately for the Intelligent Forecasting Prize and learned about each
other through the co-creation event hosted by USAID. These organizations
decided to join forces to survey Cote d'Ivoire's health systems landscape and create an accurate and appropriate modelling solution for integration into the local pharmaceutical logistics system.
Congratulations to these incredible innovators!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WINNER
<https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/health-areas/family-planning/news-and-updates/usaid-announces-intelligent-forecasting>
Launched in July 2020, the Intelligent Forecasting Competition sought to
identify and test more accurate methods of predicting future contraceptive
use at health service delivery sites. In November 2020, USAID announced the
selection of two winners to receive $25,000 in prizes for creating models
that more accurately predict future use of contraceptives at health clinics
in Cote d'Ivoire.
Shortlisted competitors from the forecasting prize went on to participate
in a co-creation event and submitted concept notes for the Field
Implementation Grant. The Field Implementation Grant winner will implement
their approach in Cote d'Ivoire.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMPETITION
<https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/health-areas/family-planning/usaids-intelligent-forecasting-competition-model-future>
Kevin Pilz <kpilz@usaid.gov>