By Rose N. Oronje, PhD (Senior Policy & Communications Specialist, AFIDEP) A recent needs assessment of the status of research use in the health sector in…
Barriers to research use in the public health sector
11/02/2015
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The Global Guide to Research Impact
It’s not easy to measure the impact of development research in bringing about positive change. It’s even harder to show how communications efforts, and expenditure, helps to achieve both research objectives, and development outcomes. This section aims to offer key resources and insights to help support better monitoring and evaluation of research uptake activities.
11/02/2015
Blog Posts
By Rose N. Oronje, PhD (Senior Policy & Communications Specialist, AFIDEP) A recent needs assessment of the status of research use in the health sector in…
21/01/2015
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by Sukanya Bhaumik, Programme Officer, PAC As a part of our PEC programme, our facilitator (Ms Aditi Kapoor) conducted 3 workshops including the Advocacy Skills…
01/12/2014
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Nyasha Musandu recently sat down with Ronald Munatsi, Director of ZeipNet, to discuss their role in facilitating the mainstreaming of evidence into policy-making processes in Zimbabwe.
28/10/2014
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In this post Laura ffrench-Constant argues that many of the perceived problems researchers face when writing policy briefs can be unpacked and even solved with some careful consideration and the right advice.
26/10/2014
News & Opportunities
As a means of bringing into focus the need for clear and effective messaging within policy briefs we are launching a twitter game as part of Policy Brief Week: #r2aconundrums.
08/10/2014
Blog Posts
What is implementation science, and what can it do for the field of global health? FHI 360 brought together over 150 public health specialists, researchers, scholars and donors in Washington, DC, to wrestle with these questions.
18/09/2014
Audio & Video
In his second podcast this week, Andrew Clappison (R2A and CommsConsult) explains how your theory of change can be adapted into an effective means of monitoring and evaluating your success.
17/09/2014
Audio & Video
In this podcast, Andrew Clappison (R2A and CommsConsult) explains the importance of testing and reflecting upon the assumptions contained across your theory of change.
08/09/2014
Papers & Reports
This post introduces a study into developing and implementing gender sensitive policies and programmes in Pakistan
20/08/2014
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Honduras think tank FOSDEH has developed an institutional “theory of change” tool to improve their strategic planning in a highly complex and changing context. Theory of change is helping FOSEDH establish clear routes and strategies, identify relevant stakeholders and evaluate the social impact of their interventions.
18/08/2014
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Earlier this month, the U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) released a report that seeks to answer a compelling question: Does research drive international development?
29/07/2014
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When working on policy influence in Africa, it is easy to encounter situations for which there is no guidebook available. The mentors hired as part of the TTI PEC programmme confronted this stark reality.
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