The promise of open access once offered a path toward equity in development research. However, as highlighted in a recent INASP policy paper titled A…
Why development research needs a new publishing paradigm
19/12/2025
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If research can’t be found, or is not easily understood by target audiences it simply does not travel, falling at the first hurdle in the process of trying to bring about change.
Evidence is everybody’s story
05/12/2025
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In a world drowning in data, the promise of ‘evidence-based practice’ often feels distant. For many, evidence remains something that is done to them, not…
“No stories without data, no data without stories”: A framework for showcasing researcher impact
26/11/2025
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How can researchers move beyond lists of publications and metrics to tell compelling stories about the difference their work makes? The Researcher Impact Framework (RIF),…
R2A Recommends: ALNAP’s updated OECD criteria for humanitarian evaluation
29/10/2025
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‘The humanitarian system is facing a period of significant uncertainty. […] In this environment, learning is more important than ever.’ Juliet Parker, Director, ALNAP How…
R2A Recommends: The U4 Style Guide for Inclusive and Impactful Communication
01/10/2025
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Communicating effectively – especially in simple, inclusive English – is not about ‘dumbing down’ research. It’s about removing unnecessary barriers so that knowledge can travel…
What international crisis coverage reveals about the aid system
23/07/2025
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Regular readers of this website do not need to be told that evidence is important. It is essential in shaping both our understanding of the…
The Future of Evidence: UNICEF’s Blueprint for Smarter Research
11/07/2025
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For anyone involved in leveraging research to make a meaningful impact, the UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti has long been a beacon, shaping global…
Why research users are central to research impact
04/07/2025
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If you want your research to make a difference, you need to think about who will use it. The Research Impact Academy has recently published…
Whose knowledge counts in development research?
27/06/2025
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Who truly shapes the global academic landscape? In this academic article, Sarah Cummings and Paul Hoebink pull back the curtain on a significant imbalance in…
How can research support volunteering?
20/06/2025
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As the funding landscape tightens, organisations in the Third Sector – that is organizations that are neither government (public sector) nor business (private sector) –…
Have we stopped caring about the climate?
30/05/2025
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The climate crisis continues to escalate, bringing increasingly severe impacts felt across the globe. However, a 2024 report analysing data from eight countries shows that…
What would a better international emergency aid system look like?
08/05/2025
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Amidst the chaos of a world on fire – metaphorically and literally – it is worth looking for ways to contribute to the rebuilding of…
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