Isayvani Naicker

Dr Isayvani Naicker is the Founder of Evisights, a platform that connects citizen, expert and policy knowledge to turn evidence into actionable policy. She is a senior advisor to European and African organisations working at the intersection of science, policy and sustainable development. Previously, she served as Chief Director of International Resources at South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation and as Director of Strategy and Partnerships at the African Academy of Sciences. She helped shape and deliver the African Research Initiative on Scientific Excellence (ARISE), launched in 2022. Isayvani holds a PhD in Geography (Science Policy) from the University of Cambridge.