In his new book, The Politics of Evidence: From evidence-based polity to the good governance of evidence, Justin Parkhurst of the LSE looks at…
The Politics of Evidence
30/01/2017
The Global Guide to Research Impact
30/01/2017
In his new book, The Politics of Evidence: From evidence-based polity to the good governance of evidence, Justin Parkhurst of the LSE looks at…
23/07/2015
Papers & Reports
This evidence report from IDS attempts to address some of the challenges of monitoring by exploring opportunities presented by online and social media. In particular, it…
03/06/2015
Papers & Reports
This evidence report from IDS looks at the possible ways in which digital technologies might contribute to or damage development agendas, and how development practitioners…
31/03/2015
Papers & Reports
A systematic review to identify new barriers of and facilitators to the use of evidence by policymakers, and assess the state of research in this area.
18/02/2015
Papers & Reports
Evidence from evaluations can be a vital ingredient for policy and programme decision making. However, ensuring evaluations are used by the right people in the…
29/01/2015
Papers & Reports
To communicate, or not to communicate? At the Bangalore-based Public Affairs Centre (PAC), my challenge was to impress upon a dedicated group of researchers that…
08/09/2014
Papers & Reports
This post introduces a study into developing and implementing gender sensitive policies and programmes in Pakistan
03/09/2014
Papers & Reports
Researchers from the Institute of Rural Management Anand recently attended a from policy brief and media workshop. This post shares some of thier outputs.
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.
17/12/2013
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This practice paper from IDS captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.
20/11/2013
Papers & Reports
‘Getting to Grips with Evidence’ highlights challenges facing NGOs, and puts these in the context of wider debates about the use of evidence in policy-making and practice. Drawing on two webinars hosted by INTRAC the paper explores issues surrounding the use of evidence by practitioners.
02/09/2013
Papers & Reports
This report reviews existing organisations and processes that provide evidence to policymakers, identify the evidence needs of policymakers in Asia and the Pacific and draw lessons and recommendations for different options for further development of evidence-response mechanisms.
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