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Looking back, peering forward: our 2025 journey

As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to pause and look back on the past year at...

Why development research needs a new publishing paradigm

The promise of open access once offered a path toward equity in development research. However, as highlighted in a recent INASP policy...

Kathryn Oliver on rethinking evidence use

Back in October, Professor Kathryn Oliver delivered an insightful lecture on one of the big questions in our field. Individuals, organisations, and...

Job Opportunity: Director at the Africa Evidence Network (AEN)

More than a decade ago, a group of people passionate about generating and using evidence in Africa, for Africa, got together over...

Evidence is everybody’s story

In a world drowning in data, the promise of ‘evidence-based practice’ often feels distant. For many, evidence remains something that is done...

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Targeting policy actors

Pre-announcement: upcoming funding opportunity on addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)

06/02/2024

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Opportunity Type: Grant Organisation: IDRC Sector: Health Deadline: 5th April 2024 Scope IDRC is providing preliminary information on this anticipatory funding opportunity to allow applicants time…

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Learning in context

Between the Lines Podcast

31/01/2024

Blog Posts

IDS have created a podcast series ‘ Between the Lines’ which focuses on discussing the latest ideas shaping development. The series explores ground-breaking ideas in…

Isobel Fisher

Measuring success

Senior Advocacy Adviser – Gender Equality & Justice: Care International UK – London

08/01/2024

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Job Title: Senior Advocacy Advisor Organisation: Care International UK Location: London Salary: £53,450.00 ~ 53,500.00 GBP pa Deadline: 15th January 2024 Why work for us?…

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Evidence into policy

Youth-inclusive climate change adaptation: Bringing intersectionality to the forefront of sustainable development

13/12/2023

Blog Posts

With COP28 taking place, it is crucial to recognise the urgency of addressing the unique challenges faced by adolescents and youth in LMICs due to…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

COP 28: Climate Conversation

06/12/2023

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The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is currently convening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The United Nations have created a resource hub serving as…

Isobel Fisher

Targeting policy actors

The launch of the Alliance for Living Evidence (known as Alive)

29/11/2023

Blog Posts

The Alliance for Living Evidence (Alive) is set to disrupt the conventional way reviews of science are produced and used. Alive’s innovative collaboration model leverages…

Isobel Fisher

Stakeholder mapping

Pan-African Collective for Evidence

22/11/2023

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Pan-African Collective for Evidence (PACE) is a non-profit organisation that specialises in supporting evidence-informed policy-making across Africa. With a vision is to see a world…

Isobel Fisher

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Communications Officer (Digital and Content), ELRHA – Deadline 3rd December

20/11/2023

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Job Title: Communications Officer (Digital and Content) Deadline: 3rd December 2023 Organisation: ELRHA Location:London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester or home-based Salary: £27,000.00 – £28,890.00 Are you an excellent communicator…

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Engaging policy audiences

Community and Fundraising Associate, Internet Freedom Foundation: New Delhi

13/11/2023

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Role: Community and Fundraising Associate Deadline: Rolling Deadline Organisation: Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) Location: New Delhi Salary:Rs. 40,000 – 45,00 Community and Fundraising Associate The Internet…

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Strategic communication

PechaKucha – online and offline storytelling platform

08/11/2023

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PechaKucha is a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Users can share ideas and connect with others…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Evidence Tori Dey: Bridging the Research to Action Gap with African Storytelling

07/11/2023

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On the 18th of October, the dynamic trio of Patrick Okwen, Penka Marthe, and Leoman, introduced us to a refreshing new framework to bridge the…

Inés Arangüena

Engaging the public

Call for Applications: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Sahara Africa 2024

06/11/2023

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Opportunity type: In country Scholarship programme Deadline: 23rd November Organisation:  Partnership for African Social and Governance Research Location: Sub-Sahara Africa 2024 ­­­­­­­­In a significant stride towards…

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Most Recent Posts

  • Looking back, peering forward: our 2025 journey
  • Why development research needs a new publishing paradigm
  • Kathryn Oliver on rethinking evidence use
  • Job Opportunity: Director at the Africa Evidence Network (AEN)
  • Evidence is everybody’s story

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

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

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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Research To Action (R2A) is a learning platform for anyone interested in maximising the impact of research and capturing evidence of impact.

The site publishes practical resources on a range of topics including research uptake, communications, policy influence and monitoring and evaluation. It captures the experiences of practitioners and researchers working on these topics and facilitates conversations between this global community through a range of social media platforms.

R2A is produced by a small editorial team, led by CommsConsult. We welcome suggestions for and contributions to the site.

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