International development is fixated with impact. But how do we know we’re all talking about the same thing? Whether we like it or not, international…
What do we mean by ‘impact’?
18/02/2016
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The Global Guide to Research Impact
Simon Hearn is a Research Fellow in the Research and Policy in Development programme at the Overseas Development Institute. Simon specialises in Outcome Mapping, monitoring and evaluation and strategic policy influence. He has a keen interest in knowledge management, communities of practice, network analysis and the use of social media and online communications.
🌀 Have we stopped caring about the climate?
Crisis fatigue. Shrinking attention spans. Endless global emergencies.
🌍 Climate change is slipping off the radar — even as the urgency grows.
In her latest blog, Inés Arangüena comnsiders new research from the Reuters Institute and explores how we can re-ignite public connection to the climate crisis — emotionally and politically.
📖 Read the full piece via 🔗 Link in bio
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🌍 Amidst a world in crisis, it's still possible — and powerful — to be part of building something better.
Want to help rethink how humanitarian aid works? 🌱 Join the global #HumanitarianRethink consultation and be part of shaping a more inclusive, effective, and far-reaching system.
🗣️ Add your voice.
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researchtoaction.org/2025/05/what-would-a-better-international-emergency-aid-system-look-like
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🌀 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
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