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.
📚 From the #R2AArchive today...
Back in 2014, Sola Oluwadare of the African Heritage Institution sat down with Shubha 📖 From the #R2AArchive...
In 2014, Sola Oluwadare of the African Heritage Institution spoke with Shubha Jayaram about the impact of the Think Tank Initiative's PEC programme.
✨ Their conversation highlights:
🔹 Building new networks of influence
🔹 Creating a digital repository for African research
🎧 Tap the link in bio to read the full interview!
#R2AArchive #ThinkTankInitiative #AfricanResearch #KnowledgeSharing #ResearchMatters #DigitalRepository #PolicyInfluence #ResearchToAction #PolicyEngagement #ThinkTanks #AfricanResearch #KnowledgeSharing
📸 Another throwback from the #R2AArchive…
In 2013, Pete Cranston asked:
"How can research data better support development?"
His answer?
✅ Make data usable
✅ Keep it accessible
✅ Ensure it's relevant
🔑 It’s not just about collecting data—it’s about turning it into action.
Link in Bio!!
#DataToAction #ResearchMatters #DevelopmentGoals #R4D #InspoFromTheArchive
🌀 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
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #CrisisFatigue #ScienceCommunication #ClimateAction #Sustainability #InesArangüena #ResearchToAction #ClimateAwareness #StayEngaged
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