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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The Global Guide to Research Impact
09/11/2017
Blog Posts
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
26/04/2016
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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….
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…
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,…
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.
18/06/2013
A Slideshare by Steve Raybould, full of comprehensive yet simple information on stakeholder analysis
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…
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.
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