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Evaluating impact from research

This 14-page academic paper by a group of UK-based researchers presents a methodological framework for selecting an impact evaluation method in any...
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The Powered by Evidence podcast is a fascinating resource for anyone interested in learning more about public policies powered by evidence and...

Resource pool of knowledge management indicators and best practices for using them

This 27-page workshop report by Walter Mansfield and Philipp Grunewald presents a resource pool of 100 indicators for knowledge management and knowledge...
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Engaging policy audiences

NCDs are a South African priority. Will intention translate into action?

31/03/2023

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The social, health, and economic burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to the South African economy and social fabric has not gone unnoticed. South Africa has…

Nasreen Jessani

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Toolkit for planning, capturing, communicating and monitoring research impact

30/03/2023

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This interactive website by University College Dublin (UCD) presents an online toolkit for research impact. It features a number of resources and tools for planning,…

Karolina Bohacova

Presenting your research

Visual storytelling: The Pudding

29/03/2023

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The Pudding is a digital publication that explains data and ideas through innovative storytelling. It’s a space for people to learn about the world in…

Isobel Fisher

Making your research accessible

Study In Germany: 2023 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries

27/03/2023

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Study In Germany: 2023 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries, Host Country: Germany Eligible Countries: All developing countries Reward: Full scholarship, €1,200  per month…

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Impact Practitioners

 How to develop input, activity, output, outcome and impact indicators 

23/03/2023

"To maximize the impact of safety and security programming it is essential that projects have the support of national governments and are viewed as credible by the recipients of justice services" Blog Posts

This 29-page guidance note put together by the Vera Institute of Justice describes when and how to use indicators, what to measure and how to…

Karolina Bohacova

Engaging policy audiences

Free webinar: Beyond content delivery: How to make online learning truly participatory

22/03/2023

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Over the last 10 years INASP’s online learning has enabled over twenty thousand professionals across East Asia, Africa, and Latin America to develop new knowledge,…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

UNV Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Officer, UNICEF: Ethiopia – Deadline 29 March

20/03/2023

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Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Officer, UNICEF Deadline: 29 March, 2023 Term: 6 months (with possibility of extension) Salary: UN Volunteer position Start Date: 17 April,…

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Impact Practitioners

How research influences policy: case studies from Australia

16/03/2023

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This 11-page academic paper written by a team of Australian researchers aims to better understand how research influences policy. The authors study the impacts of…

Karolina Bohacova

Strategic communication

Network for Advancing & Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science

15/03/2023

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The Network for Advancing and Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science (AESIS Network) is an international, open community for any professional demonstrating the impact of…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Communications and knowledge management officer- Biosciences, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) – Deadline 17 March

13/03/2023

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Communications and knowledge management officer – Biosciences, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Deadline: 17 March, 2023 Term:  3-year contract Location: Nairobi, Kenya Other: Only open…

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Research use in social sciences and three lessons for improving it

09/03/2023

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This 29-page academic paper by four Australian scientists looks at research use from the perspective of academics working in social sciences. The authors study factors…

Karolina Bohacova

Using digital tools

Useful applications of ChatGPT in knowledge work – KM4Dev online Knowledge Cafe – 14 March, 2.00pm GMT

08/03/2023

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KM4Dev is a global networked community of international development practitioners who are interested in knowledge management and knowledge-sharing issues and approaches, and who seek to…

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