The Global Guide to Research Impact
03/05/2016
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There is not abundant literature or readily available evidence about what works in communicating anti-corruption initiatives, but there are some useful guides and best practice reviews…
26/04/2016
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According to existing categorisations, Bolivia, Paraguay and Perú, are among the smallest players in the South American region when it comes to social research production….
21/04/2016
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DFID has scaled up its efforts in fragile states. The budget allocation memo which accompanied the new UK Aid Strategy, published on the 23rd of November 2015, stated…
18/04/2016
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The field of international development is increasingly concerned with achieving social and economic change through the use of evidence and evidence-based policy. This requires fostering…
13/04/2016
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Research in the social sciences and humanities has experienced a roller coaster ride in Niger over the last fifty years. Buoyed by nationalist politicians after…
17/03/2016
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Last year, issues of violence and peace were incorporated into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is a clear departure from previous development frameworks, where…
14/03/2016
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Cambodia’s bitter and tragic past has had a detrimental impact on the number of educated professionals available to conduct endogenous research. It is therefore unsurprising…
07/03/2016
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It is a striking fact that in the top global university rankings developing countries’ universities are notable by their near absence. Out of the 500…
03/03/2016
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by Julia Coffman For Think Tanks and others acting to influence public policy, assessing one’s impact in a complex and crowded political environment can be…
25/02/2016
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There’s no one-size-fits-all framework for monitoring and evaluating research projects – but here’s a start It was once enough to gauge the ‘success’ of a…
22/02/2016
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While over the last few years there has been an increasing interest and institutionalisation of the use of knowledge to inform public decision-making, our work…
18/02/2016
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International development is fixated with impact. But how do we know we’re all talking about the same thing? Whether we like it or not, international…
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
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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
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