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Rohan Fox

Rohan works at the Development Policy Centre where he conducts research on the Papua New Guinea economy, trade and exchange rate issues and assists the University of PNG in research, curriculum and outreach. Prior to joining the team in Canberra, Rohan was a visiting lecturer in economics at UPNG and the partnership coordinator for the ANU-UPNG Partnership in Port Moresby. He worked in Port Moresby from 2015 to 2016, and again in 2020.

Website: https://crawford.anu.edu.au/people/professional/rohan-fox

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COVID-19 communication and trust in PNG: Results from a survey

30/07/2021

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The first blog in this series showed that of the 281 University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) students from the School of Business and Public…

🌀 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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