We have developed the following list of resources for those researchers and organisations looking to develop a ‘theory of change’ for their work. As we…
‘Theories of change’: An expanding resource list
17/05/2011
Blog Posts
The Global Guide to Research Impact
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.
17/05/2011
Blog Posts
We have developed the following list of resources for those researchers and organisations looking to develop a ‘theory of change’ for their work. As we…
16/05/2011
Blog Posts
Knowledge-Driven International Development (KDID) recently brought together finalists of their ‘Knowledge Management Impact Challenge’. This initiative invited KM practitioners to submit case studies mapping…
12/05/2011
Blog Posts
Back in February 2010, we posted a blog on Research to Action called “Finding the Right Photo” which aimed to address the problems many development…
20/04/2011
Blog Posts
Good quality research can easily get overlooked by policymakers, even after receiving widespread acclaim. The path to influencing policy is often shrouded in mystery and…
20/04/2011
Blog Posts
Rarely do research communications travel a familiar pathway and reach end users in a linear way to influence policy and practice. We often hear that…
07/12/2010
Blog Posts
Geoff Barnard’s (CDKN) keynote presentation focused on how to survive and thrive in what he called the ‘Knowledge Pond’ – the community of practice associated with knowledge sharing and research communication.
30/11/2010
Blog Posts
In the UK, there is a sophisticated research department within Whitehall which is on hand to inform British policymaking. Not all governments have this facility at their beck and call.
04/05/2010
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Evidence for Action is an RPC (DFID-funded research programme consortium) with partners in India, Malawi, Uganda, UK and Zambia…
19/02/2010
How many times have you been enjoying reading an interesting article and then, just one paragraph from the end, up pops a comment that opposes…
14/02/2010
Blog Posts
Although it has become much easier for researchers to photograph their work, quite often we need the photograph that the researcher didn’t take.
09/12/2009
Blog Posts
Roger Highfield, editor of New Scientist, has started a new blog, ‘The S Word’, covering science and policy. Science policymaking for international development hasn’t appeared…
06/12/2009
Blog Posts
Those of us with a good internet connection and questions to ask often turn to Wikipedia.
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