The Global Guide to Research Impact
14/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
This guidance document developed by DFID aims to help DFID-funded programmes make the best use of the logical framework (logframe) in designing and managing projects,…
14/05/2012
Key Resources
This publication is aimed at organisations, community groups, students and academics
08/05/2012
Audio & Video
Ever wanted to know how to make Theory of Change work? Heléne Clark is a leader in Theory of Change development and facilitation as well…
02/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
We came across this easy to follow outline of benchmarking provided by CTA’s Smart Toolkit. It begins with a useful outline of what benchmarking is:…
02/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
What is an ‘after action review’ (AAR)? An ‘after action review’ provides a means of reflecting on the ‘success’ of a task or project which…
01/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
The RAPID Outcome Assessment (ROA) is a learning methodology to assess and map the contribution of a project’s actions on a particular change in policy…
01/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
What is social network analysis? Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a tool for mapping networks and identifying the pattern of a group or organisation’s knowledge…
01/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
What is a stakeholder? A stakeholder is a person or organisation who has something to gain or lose as a result of the outcomes of…
01/05/2012
Guides & Tutorials
What are impact logs? All projects receive feedback of some sort. Whether it is formal, informal, or comments and anecdotes, all feedback can help to…
01/05/2012
Papers & Reports
Using the Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) framework, this interesting study, by Ajoy Datta and Nicola Jones (both ODI) entitled ‘Linkages between researchers and…
01/05/2012
Papers & Reports
Better use of research-based evidence in development policy and practice can make a huge difference to peoples lives. But for this to happen more effectively…
30/04/2012
Blog Posts
This interesting post, entitled ‘Academics must realise the value in working with think tanks and pressure groups that can re-package their research for a wider…
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
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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