Evidence and policy

Following Covid-19, monitoring, evaluation and learning in the development sector has focused on data collection but inclusion and reporting are still key.

Governments have acted swiftly and decisively with widespread public support to combat coronavirus, a similar mindset is needed to tackle climate change.

Digital technologies are affecting poor and rich countries alike, so we should avoid framing digital as a development issue.

As digital technology spreads throughout our lives, affecting privacy, work and governance, we need more robust evidence.

Survey respondents rarely see the studies to which they’ve contributed. Here are five recommendations for taking research findings back to communities.