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Investing in the future: lessons learnt from communicating the results of HSV/ HIV intervention trials in South Africa

17/06/2011

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Communicating the results of randomised controlled trials may present challenges for researchers who have to work with communities and policy-makers to anticipate positive outcomes, while…

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Barriers to uptake of research findings on governance and public services in low-income Africa explored in new working paper

31/05/2011

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Working with the grain and swimming against the tide: Barriers to uptake of research findings on governance and public services in low-income Africa by David…

🗞️ How we tell stories matters.
Our latest blog reflects on Patrick Gathara’s critique of humanitarian storytelling—and how media narratives can uphold the very power structures aid aims to dismantle.

🔍 Big questions:
🧩 Should journalists rethink the stories they tell about crisis?
🧩 Can media and humanitarians work together ethically?

A thoughtful read for anyone passionate about:
🌍 Decolonising aid
📰 Ethical journalism
📣 Amplifying local voices

🔗 Link in bio to read the full blog!
#DecoloniseAid #MediaEthics #HumanitarianNarratives #TheNewHumanitarian #StorytellingMatters #ResearchToAction

🧠✨ How do we turn research into real change for children?

@unicefinnocenti has been leading the way with their Methodological Briefs—practical guides for making evidence count.

This week #R2ARecommends Brief 6 which looks at evidence synthesis—a smart way to bring together insights from multiple studies to shape better policies and programs.

Check it out via the link in our bio 🔗

#EvidenceSynthesis #ResearchForImpact #ChildRights #KnowledgeTranslation #UNICEF #R2ARecommends

📣 Want your research to make a real impact?
Start by involving your audience early—they’ll help you ask the right questions.

This week, #R2ARecommends a must-read blog from @researchimpactacademy 👇
📖 https://ow.ly/YpoL50WkSKW or link in bio

#ResearchImpact #AudienceEngagement #ResearchCommunication #StakeholderEngagement #AcademicLife #ResearchTips #PhDLife #KnowledgeTranslation

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