2024 was the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It is surprising that research and intervention processes have…
Imagining a world that is not adult-focused
10/01/2025
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Staying Safe Online: Understanding Synthetic Media (Deepfakes)
23/12/2024
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Synthetic media, or ‘deepfake’ content, is rapidly evolving, making it hard to tell what’s real online. This blog by SWGfL helps communities, parents, and young people…
How to navigate things going wrong in a campaign
20/12/2024
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When running campaigns, expect the unexpected. Campaigns are complex and unpredictable, making careful planning and a steady hand necessary to navigating unforeseen challenges. I certainly…
Tackling Child Labour: The CLARISSA Programme
13/12/2024
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Child Labour: Action-Research-Innovation in South and South-Eastern Asia (CLARISSA) was a transformative five-year initiative aimed at addressing some of the most severe forms of child…
Hey International Development, check out TikTok
09/12/2024
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TikTok is a constantly evolving social media platform. It’s targeted towards Generation Z with 16–24-year-olds making up over 60% of the viewers – and 56%…
Supporting Independent Media: Media Viability Accelerator
04/12/2024
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With the business model for media becomning increasingly fragile, how can small, independent media survive? In all parts of the world, but especially the Global…
What role for research when ordinary life is put on hold?
29/11/2024
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Today, November 29th, is the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Established in 1977, it provides an opportunity for the international community…
Reflecting on the Global Evidence Summit 2024: A week of Engaging and Learning
25/11/2024
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Africa’s increasingly strong presence and contribution to the evidence-based decision-making field was clearly reflected at the Global Evidence Summit held recently in Prague. Nkululeko Tshabalala,…
What Are We Missing? Podcast
21/11/2024
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In their podcast series which started in February 2024, Development Initiatives explores the question: ‘What are we missing?” within the context of several global crises…
Profiling the Evidence Ecosystem in West Africa
11/11/2024
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I recently had the pleasure of attending a webinar during Africa Evidence Week where the EPA Center of Excellence – a joint initiative of the…
Are conference presentations accessible? Insights from an online survey to improve equity
06/11/2024
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Have you ever considered whether the way you are presenting your research is accessible to and considerate of those with disabilities? Conferences are an incredibly…
The Mastercard Foundation Youth Think Tank
21/10/2024
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If, like us, you are passionate about the inclusion and engagement of young people in research, then we highly recommend that you peruse the Mastercard…
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