This 19-page document by Ruby Sandhu-Rojon provides a comprehensive guide on selecting indicators for impact evaluation. It is digestible, easy to follow and packed with…
Selecting indicators for impact evaluation
17/08/2023
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How to approach and learn from research into use activities
10/08/2023
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This 6-page learning guide commissioned by the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) focuses on research into use activities and what you…
How to overcome research-policy barriers and strengthen uptake – lessons from United Nations
03/08/2023
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This 18-page conference report produced by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies aims to…
How to design monitoring and evaluation framework for policy research
27/07/2023
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This 39-page guidance note by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is about designing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for policy research projects. It explains…
Evaluation of current research-policy engagement activities and why they are failing
20/07/2023
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This 23-page academic paper by a team of UK and U.S. scientists looks at research-policy engagement activities, studies their impact and draws lessons for those…
How to implement adaptive management into development programmes
13/07/2023
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This 73-page guidance note written by Abt Associates Australia describes how to implement adaptive management into donor-funded development initiatives. It focuses on shifting the practice…
MARIA evaluation model: multidimensional method for self-assessment of research impact
06/07/2023
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This 38-page working paper by Sergio Manrique, Marta Wróblewska and Bradley Good presents the MARIA assessment model (Multidimensional Approach for Research Impact Assessment). It is…
How to map stakeholders and develop a Theory of Change – insights from Growth research programme
29/06/2023
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This 20-page guidance note written by Louise Shaxson for the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme (DEGRP) covers stakeholder mapping and the development of a Theory of…
Barriers to and facilitators of research use in policymaking
22/06/2023
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This 12-page systematic review by Kathryn Oliver, Simon Innvar, Theo Lorenc, Jenny Woodman and James Thomas studies the factors that influence the use of evidence…
Toolkits for planning and measuring engaged research
15/06/2023
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This interactive website with toolkits and guides published by Campus Engage, a platform within the Irish Universities Association, presents advice, tips and case studies on…
SPIRIT Action Framework: Achieving better research use in four steps
08/06/2023
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This 8-page academic paper written by a group of scientists in collaboration with seven Australian and international organisations presents the SPIRIT Action Framework (Supporting Policy…
Designing research uptake strategy: four areas to consider
01/06/2023
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This 12-page guidance note, originally produced for research projects funded through Elrha, provides information on developing a research uptake strategy. The resource is based on…
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