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Looking back, peering forward: our 2025 journey

As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to pause and look back on the past year at...

Why development research needs a new publishing paradigm

The promise of open access once offered a path toward equity in development research. However, as highlighted in a recent INASP policy...

Kathryn Oliver on rethinking evidence use

Back in October, Professor Kathryn Oliver delivered an insightful lecture on one of the big questions in our field. Individuals, organisations, and...

Job Opportunity: Director at the Africa Evidence Network (AEN)

More than a decade ago, a group of people passionate about generating and using evidence in Africa, for Africa, got together over...

Evidence is everybody’s story

In a world drowning in data, the promise of ‘evidence-based practice’ often feels distant. For many, evidence remains something that is done...

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Open call for grant applications: Giving Joy – Deadline 30 September

18/09/2023

R2A opportunity logo Blog Posts

Grant type: Microgrant for Female Entrepreneurs Amount: Approx $500 Deadline: 30th September Location: Global Organisation: Giving Joy Through its micro-grants and mentorship program, Giving Joy helps women…

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AEN Evidence 23

What is decoloniality and why does it matter?

15/09/2023

Blog Posts

The first day of the Africa Evidence Network’s Evidence2023 conference set the tone for the following three days: challenging issues of equity, power and the…

Inés Arangüena

AEN Evidence 23

Get to know the speakers at Evidence 23!

13/09/2023

Blog Posts

Evidence 23 is now in full swing! The aim of this year’s AEN event, Evidence 23, is coming together to build a knowledge base for…

Isobel Fisher

Making your research accessible

Research Associate/ Assistant Director of Research: Giving Green, Remote Working – Deadline 22nd October

11/09/2023

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Job title: Research Associate/ Assistant Director of Research Term: Full Time Deadline: Sunday 22nd October 2023 Location: Remote Working Company: Giving Green Salary: $50,000-$80,000 for RA and $90,000-$120,000 for…

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AEN Evidence 23

One week to go! AEN’s Evidence 23 full schedule now available!

06/09/2023

Blog Posts

With a week to go before Evidence 23, make sure you check out the schedule for the event! Evidence 23 is taking place from 13th…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Communications Officer, Aga Khan Foundation (UK): London – Deadline 24 September

04/09/2023

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Job title: Communications Officer Term: Full Time Deadline: Sunday 24th September 2023 Location: London, UK Company: Aga Khan Foundation (UK) The Aga Khan Foundation, a leading global development organisation…

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A Comprehensive Resource for Strategic Communication and Social Change

30/08/2023

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In an increasingly interconnected world, effective communication for social change has become a crucial tool to bring about positive transformations. Recognising this need, the Values…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Amplifying Youth Voices: Exploring Empowerment and Civic Engagement in New Podcast Series

23/08/2023

Blog Posts

In a world where the voices of young people are increasingly gaining recognition and influence, a groundbreaking podcast series titled ‘Young people in the Global…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Advocacy & Communication Specialist: UNFPA, Cairo, Egypt – Deadline 30 August

21/08/2023

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Job title: Advocacy & Communication Specialist Term: Fixed Term Appointment Deadline: 30 Aug 2023 11:59 AM (America/New York) Location: Cairo, Egypt Other: Full proficiency in English and Arabic…

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Impact Practitioners

Selecting indicators for impact evaluation 

17/08/2023

Blog Posts

This 19-page document by Ruby Sandhu-Rojon provides a comprehensive guide on selecting indicators for impact evaluation. It is digestible, easy to follow and packed with…

Karolina Bohacova

AEN Evidence 23

In Person Registration is now open!

16/08/2023

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In person registration is now open for the highly anticipated event by AEN, Evidence 2023, taking place from 13th to the 15th of September. You…

Isobel Fisher

Using social media

Social Media Internship with GAGE — Deadline 31st August

15/08/2023

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Job title: GAGE social media internship Term: From 3 months up to 1 year Contract: Part-time/ Full- time Deadline: 31st August Location: Remote About GAGE…

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Most Recent Posts

  • Looking back, peering forward: our 2025 journey
  • Why development research needs a new publishing paradigm
  • Kathryn Oliver on rethinking evidence use
  • Job Opportunity: Director at the Africa Evidence Network (AEN)
  • Evidence is everybody’s story

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re pausing to reflect at Research to Action (R2A) ✨

This year, 27,000+ readers from 188 countries joined us in exploring how research can better inform action — reading, sharing, and asking thoughtful questions along the way 🌍📚

Despite a challenging year for international development, our community leaned into conversations about:
📊 Impact and learning
🔄 Knowledge brokering & evidence use
🤖 AI and the future of research

What inspired us most was how you engaged — with curiosity, care, and a commitment to making evidence matter.

✨ Looking ahead, we remain focused on creating space for reflection, learning, and meaningful exchange — together.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to another year of curiosity and impact 💛

🔗 Link in bio to read our full reflection

#ResearchToAction #EvidenceInPractice #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeSharing #EndOfYearReflection #GlobalCommunity

In our latest blog Inés Arangüena breaks down the Researcher Impact Framework (RIF) — a super practical way to show the real-world impact behind research, not just the publication count.

✨ Why it’s worth a read:
💡 Clearly explain the difference your work makes
📚 Connect outcomes to real evidence + activity
🤝 Highlight impact through collaboration, knowledge sharing & community
📊 Use metrics that actually matter (not just journal impact factors!)

If you’re a researcher, communicator, or anyone trying to share the story behind your work… this framework is a game-changer.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full blog!

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeTranslation #DataDrivenStorytelling #AcademicCommunications #ImpactNarratives Trinity College Dublin

In our latest blog Inés Arangüena breaks down the Researcher Impact Framework (RIF) — a super practical way to show the real-world impact behind research, not just the publication count.

✨ Why it’s worth a read:
💡 Clearly explain the difference your work makes
📚 Connect outcomes to real evidence + activity
🤝 Highlight impact through collaboration, knowledge sharing & community
📊 Use metrics that actually matter (not just journal impact factors!)

If you’re a researcher, communicator, or anyone trying to share the story behind your work… this framework is a game-changer.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full blog!

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeTranslation #DataDrivenStorytelling #AcademicCommunications #ImpactNarratives Trinity College Dublin

Revisiting a 2022 article by Tebby Leepile this International Week of Science and Peace. It dives into the challenge of scaling implementation science: too big becomes unsustainable, too small makes little impact. 🌍🔬

How do we find the balance that leads to real change?

Full article in linktree just click #R2AArchive 🔗

#ScienceForPeace #InternationalWeekOfScienceAndPeace #ImplementationScience #SustainableDevelopment #ScaleUpImpact  #FromDataToImpact  #InnovationForGood

Revisiting a 2022 article by Tebby Leepile this International Week of Science and Peace. It dives into the challenge of scaling implementation science: too big becomes unsustainable, too small makes little impact. 🌍🔬

How do we find the balance that leads to real change?

Full article in linktree just click #R2AArchive 🔗

#ScienceForPeace #InternationalWeekOfScienceAndPeace #ImplementationScience #SustainableDevelopment #ScaleUpImpact #FromDataToImpact #InnovationForGood


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Research To Action (R2A) is a learning platform for anyone interested in maximising the impact of research and capturing evidence of impact.

The site publishes practical resources on a range of topics including research uptake, communications, policy influence and monitoring and evaluation. It captures the experiences of practitioners and researchers working on these topics and facilitates conversations between this global community through a range of social media platforms.

R2A is produced by a small editorial team, led by CommsConsult. We welcome suggestions for and contributions to the site.

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