In the first of a series of blog posts based on recent analysis into the research and knowledge systems in fragile or conflict states, Jon…
Research and knowledge systems in difficult places – part 1
11/05/2016
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Social research in Indonesia: Why and what next
05/05/2016
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Despite being one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, Indonesia continues to lag behind its neighbouring countries in terms of research capacity and publication….
Development Communications in Fragile States
21/04/2016
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DFID has scaled up its efforts in fragile states. The budget allocation memo which accompanied the new UK Aid Strategy, published on the 23rd of November 2015, stated…
Demand Focused Capacity Building
26/09/2015
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Here at R2A we thought it would be useful to compile a resource list for the current buzzword ‘demand’ focused capacity building. Although in a…
Participatory approaches to impact: Learning from the STEPS Centre at Sussex Impact Day
22/06/2015
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At the Sussex impact Day on 16 June, staff from the University of Sussex, plus a few visitors, gathered to share methods, experiences and questions…
IDRC puts southern-led climate research at the heart of the World Water Congress
12/05/2015
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Existing pressures on water resources- rising populations, increased waste production, pollution and agricultural demand- have reached crisis point. Currently one in ten of the world’s…
Designing a Policy Influence Plan: Key Toolkits
06/05/2015
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An influence plan must identify and unpack the steps which contribute to specify and define problems, objectives, actions and necessary resources to promote change in public policy….
How good are you at research uptake? New tool helps assess capacity.
05/05/2015
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Whose capacity? Developing capacity of decision makers and knowledge brokers to use and demand research has been recognised as strategy to support research uptake. However,…
K4Health Research Utilization Toolkit: Top 8 Resources
20/03/2015
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Trinity Zan is a member of FHI 360’s Research Utilization (RU) team. She has put together a useful list of ‘top’ resources taken from the…
The Dollars and Sense of Ethical Practices in Think Tanks
05/03/2015
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There are many ways to think about ethical practices in think tanks, but whether the thoughts turn into actions depends on whether the organization has…
We know context matters…but how?
25/02/2015
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The relatively young field of social accountability (SAc) has boomed in recent years. Conferences have proliferated, research has expanded, and important global actors like the…
TTIX2015 has begun: Day One- Approaches to Research Quality
19/02/2015
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So, the Exchange got off to an energised start yesterday. More than 200 participants filled the Ballroom promptly at nine o’clock, and were kept engaged,…
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