The Global Guide to Research Impact
07/10/2013
Guides & Tutorials
Earlier this year we explored why case studies are a bridge to influence. Researchers who work in development will always hope to engage, inform and inspire. Here are 10 tips to help you tell your impact story more clearly.
07/10/2013
News & Opportunities
Following on from his original and highly succesful “Managing Think Tanks”, Raymond Struyk is set to launch as new book in 2014 called Improving Think Tank Management: Practical Guidance for Think Tanks, Research Advocacy NGOs and their Funders.
22/09/2013
News & Opportunities
The Policy Engagement and Communications Programme (PEC) was launched in South Asia during an inception workshop in Bangkok at the end of September, 2013. This post introduces the regional priorities and targets for the programme.
19/09/2013
News
With just a week to go until the Third Annual Meeting on Scaling Up Nutrition in New York, A panel of judges have shortlisted the candidates for the Nutrition Champions Award.
18/09/2013
Blog Posts
In this post, Henna Mahmood introduces the Policy Engagement and Communications Programme, launched in Anglophone Africa to assist think tanks in strengthening their policy engagement and impact.
11/09/2013
Blog Posts
Alternative metrics tools are a new way to track and measure the social impact of research in real time. Altmetrics tracks research via social media uptake, ciatation counts, mentions or bookmarks, attention in blogs and even Wikipedia posts.
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.
02/09/2013
Guides & Tutorials
This guidance note aims to support DFID-funded research programmes as they develop and implement their research uptake strategy. Research programmes which are part-funded by DFID should consult with their DFID programme manager to determine which part(s) apply to them.
28/08/2013
Blog Posts
Arnaldo Pellini (ODI) explores the increasing interest among development organisations to find ways of better understanding the countries and sectors in which they operate through the use of political economy analysis.
28/08/2013
Guides & Tutorials
Google also offers you a range of opportunities to report on and track the impact you and your research are having. This guide, written by Cheryl Brown and Siobhan Duvigneau, provides a number of simple ways to track and trace your research on the web.
28/08/2013
Blog Posts
Duncan Edwards discusses the potential for open data approaches in increasing the impact of research knowledge on poverty reduction and social justice.
22/08/2013
Blog Posts
The Policy Engagement & Communication (PEC) Program is a 1 year programme based on a mentorship model for highly engaged support, this think piece focuses on the interim lessons from the first six months of the programme.
📸 Another throwback from the #R2AArchive…
In 2013, Pete Cranston asked:
"How can research data better support development?"
His answer?
✅ Make data usable
✅ Keep it accessible
✅ Ensure it's relevant
🔑 It’s not just about collecting data—it’s about turning it into action.
Link in Bio!!
#DataToAction #ResearchMatters #DevelopmentGoals #R4D #InspoFromTheArchive
🌀 Have we stopped caring about the climate?
Crisis fatigue. Shrinking attention spans. Endless global emergencies.
🌍 Climate change is slipping off the radar — even as the urgency grows.
In her latest blog, Inés Arangüena comnsiders new research from the Reuters Institute and explores how we can re-ignite public connection to the climate crisis — emotionally and politically.
📖 Read the full piece via 🔗 Link in bio
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #CrisisFatigue #ScienceCommunication #ClimateAction #Sustainability #InesArangüena #ResearchToAction #ClimateAwareness #StayEngaged
🌍 Amidst a world in crisis, it's still possible — and powerful — to be part of building something better.
Want to help rethink how humanitarian aid works? 🌱 Join the global #HumanitarianRethink consultation and be part of shaping a more inclusive, effective, and far-reaching system.
🗣️ Add your voice.
🔗 Link in bio or visit:
researchtoaction.org/2025/05/what-would-a-better-international-emergency-aid-system-look-like
#RebuildingBetter #HumanitarianAid #R2ARecommends #GlobalVoices #AidReform #MakeChange #CrisisResponse #HumanityInAction
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