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Panikos Georgallis

Panikos Georgallis is an Associate Professor of Strategy at the Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam (UvA). He holds a PhD in Strategic Management from HEC Paris. Panikos' current research examines the development of moral markets, business-civil society interactions, and organizational responses to climate change. He is a recipient of several awards and grants for his research, which has been published in leading academic journals and policy outlets.

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How can communities bounce back from climate disasters? Policymakers must consider how companies’ reactions matter

13/01/2025

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Climate change puts communities around the world at increasing risk of catastrophic climate disasters. Last year, the floods caused by Storm Daniel wiped out entire…

🌀 Can we predict research impact?
Not exactly — but we can think more clearly about what’s likely, what’s possible, and what’s out of our hands.

This week on @researchtoaction, we’re recommending a thoughtful resource:
📄 “Seeing the Future: Predictability in Research Impact”
🔗 Link in bio

A useful read for researchers, funders & knowledge brokers thinking about how research makes a difference in the real world.

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends #LinkInBio

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends

In a recent article Megan Lloyd Laney reflects on the original mission of R2A: how it set out to enable effective and dynamic collaboration and communication in development research by overcoming information access barriers.

This mission, as she points out, is as vital now as it ever was.

Recent developments, such as the scaling back of platforms like the Communications Initiative and challenges faced by independent media, highlight the growing challenges in accessing free, reliable information. These changes not only affect the dissemination of knowledge but also impact efforts to combat poverty and social injustice. It's imperative to recognise and support the vital role of independent media and communication platforms in fostering informed societies.

Read Megan's compelling article via our linktree 🔗🔗

#InformationCrisis #MediaMatters #SupportIndependentMedi

📚 #R2AArchive Pick of the Week 🌍

This week, we’re looking back at "Making Evidence Services Responsive to Policy Needs" – an insightful piece from 2023!

📢 At AEN’s EVIDENCE 2023, organisations like WACIE, ACRES, and PACE shared their strategies for making research more accessible, relevant, and actionable for policymakers across Africa.

🔍 Their work ensures decision-makers get the right evidence at the right time—helping to shape stronger, more informed policies in a rapidly changing world. 🌎✨

🔗 Read the full article: [Link in bio] or https://ow.ly/oIqC50Vtll0

💬 How do you think research can be made more impactful? Share your thoughts below! 👇

#ResearchToAction #EvidenceForPolicy #AEN #KnowledgeMobilization #Africa #PolicyImpact #EvidenceMatters #MakingChange

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