The Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions consortium, or ASSAR, is an interdisciplinary research programme working in climate change ‘hotspots’ – environments highly sensitive to the…
Introduction to RiU at ASSAR
09/11/2017
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Announcing ASSAR’s Guest Blog Series: Climate Month
02/11/2017
Blog Posts
We are excited to announce that November will be ‘Climate Month’ on Research to Action. The Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR) research programme…
First Research Uptake Roundtable guests announced
05/06/2017
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How do we manage the delicate balance between ‘technical’ and ‘social’ in translating evidence to action? While it has been easy to share significant successes…
New webinar series: announcing the ‘R2A Roundtables’
02/06/2017
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Like all good things the ‘Cup of Tea’ webinar series is over, and we discovered that like a good cup of tea and catch up…
Social relationships are at the heart of knowledge for development
06/03/2017
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In a so-called ‘post-truth’ world, where experts are viewed with increasing suspicion, how do academics, practitioners and donors work together to ensure evidence informs policies…
Doing research in Bolivia Paraguay and Perú
26/04/2016
Blog Posts
According to existing categorisations, Bolivia, Paraguay and Perú, are among the smallest players in the South American region when it comes to social research production….
The Dollars and Sense of Ethical Practices in Think Tanks
05/03/2015
Blog Posts
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…
Think Tanks’ Influence During Elections: Presentation Slides
19/02/2015
Session 2.D, this morning, looked at the involvement of Think Tanks in the electoral process. Providing examples of where Think Tanks have had measurable impact,…
ASIES: Communicating with diverse audiences
11/08/2014
Papers & Reports
In a brief study, Vanesa Weyrauch discusses the recent review Latin American think tank ASIES conducted of their marketing strategy and reflects on engagement and communication tactics of other southern think tanks.
Stakeholder Analysis Slideshare by Steve Raybould
18/06/2013
A Slideshare by Steve Raybould, full of comprehensive yet simple information on stakeholder analysis
Why strengthening the linkages between research and practice is important: Learning from Young Lives
01/10/2012
Papers & Reports
Over the last decade, there has been increasing debate around how to most effectively use research evidence to inform policy processes. A two-year study led…
Social Network Analysis
23/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
This guide has been developed using materials provided by the Overseas Development Institute’s Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) Programme.
Paula Fray
Shubha Jayaram
Sue Martin
Maria Balarin
James Harvey
Emily Hayter
Susan Koshy
Ronald Munatsi
Ajoy Datta
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