‘How is your research going to benefit me?’: bringing findings back to communities in GhanaInsight | 18 October 2019 | Melanie PinetSurvey respondents rarely see the studies to which they’ve contributed. Here are five recommendations for taking research findings back to communities. Read and comment
From data to decisions: how to promote evidence-based decision-making through external investments in country-led monitoring processesResearch reports and studies | August 2019 | Tiina Pasanen and Nathaniel MasonThis report for WASH Matters WaterAid is aimed at helping the design of user-centred monitoring systems and encouraging data use in decision-making. Downloads
What drives policy change in Nepal? A comparative analysis Research reports and studies | June 2019 | Tiina Pasanen, Barbara Befani, Nirjan Rai, Saumitra Neupane, Harry Jones and Danielle SteinUsing qualitative comparative analysis, this study investigates factors driving policy change in Nepal from 18 policy reform case studies. Downloads
What does the evidence tell us about ‘thinking and working politically’ in development assistance?Journal articles or issues | June 2019 | Niheer Dasandi, Ed Laws, Heather Marquette and Mark RobinsonThis article provides a critical review of the evidence on ‘thinking and working politically’ in development. Downloads
Localising emergency preparedness and response through partnershipsResearch reports and studies | April 2019 | Caitlin Wake and Veronique BarbeletLessons from Islamic Relief's exercise in localisation of aid, partnerships and capacity strengthening. Downloads
The role of National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups in evidence-informed decision-makingResearch reports and studies | February 2019 | Anne Buffardi and Susan Njambi-SzlapkaThis report outlines what could be done to strengthen and support National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs). Downloads
Building livelihood and community resilience: lessons from Somalia and ZimbabweWorking and discussion papers | January 2019 | John Twigg and Margherita CalderoneDeveloping a theoretical conceptualisation of resilience and operational guidance on resilience-building in fragile environments. Downloads
Building a culture of research impactInsight | 17 January 2019 | Louise ShaxsonFive principles that underpin an effective research impact culture, drawing on evidence from the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme. Read and comment
Influencing adaptation policy: the role of policy entrepreneurs in securing ownership and climate action in South AsiaResearch reports and studies | December 2018 | Thomas Tanner, Rizwan Uz Zaman and Sunil AcharyaThis paper highlights the particular role of policy entrepreneurs in helping to promote mainstreaming climate change into development policy. Downloads
