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The Filter is a completely searchable library, organised by topic. eu_institutional_reform food_security_agriculture general_trade_issues Ecdpm_homepage devt_partners new_food_team governance_dialogue int_development_effectiveness policy_news enlargement research4dev Economic governance african_governance_architecture new_dpir_team conflict_countries int_governance_initiatives regional_integration eu_institutional_debates political_dialogue km4dev major_events eu_foreign_security_policy international_relations governance financing4development capacity_development dpir Trade and regional integration eu_development_effectiveness acpeutrade governance_of_economic_reform epas new_governance_team Africas change dynamics aid4trade political_economy_analysis weekly_compass km_and_communication migration eu_external_assistance development_policy eu_financial_perspectives communication4dev new_at_ECDPM land_grabbing Conflict_ security and resilience EU external action new_km_team au int_external_assistance eu-au acp_eu_trade new_trade_team emerging_economies_in_africa_and_eu epa_monitoring local_governance_decentralisation Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:46:48 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/13452ad2eaa6d741258fe1ca40bd708b#cotonou_online http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development-professionals-network/2013/jul/22/research-uptake-influencing-policy http://del.icio.us/url/13452ad2eaa6d741258fe1ca40bd708b http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/13452ad2eaa6d741258fe1ca40bd708b cotonou_online's links Research uptake is the process by which development research is packaged, disseminated, communicated and promoted to a varied audience of developing and developed country policymakers, decision-makers and intermediaries such as the media and civil society actors. The aim is to get policymakers to not only to know about your research, but to feel well disposed towards it, and ultimately to use it. Boxes of research findings under the counter are going to rot if they are not displayed, labelled, pimped and prodded until they are attractive to the passerby. Be creative and know your audience - one size does not fit all and the formats you package research into have to be right for different audiences. Few people want a big old sack of findings, but give us a nice pellet of one-page key points and we might be interested, an eye-catching pyramid of working papers might also work, even an online video or poster to really push the boat out. km_and_communication policy_news communication4dev research4dev Mon, 22 Jul 2013 08:31:53 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/75d9efb1b3931fad44cde2ab3663077b#cotonou_online http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=65347?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+eldis-any+%28Eldis+latest+research%29#.UeztJmSH6wF http://del.icio.us/url/75d9efb1b3931fad44cde2ab3663077b http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/75d9efb1b3931fad44cde2ab3663077b cotonou_online's links Think tanks in democratic societies play a vital role in generating policy research, promoting ideas, and fostering discussion between the public and policymakers. However, in young and emerging democracies, think tanks face a number of obstacles that make policy reform difficult. This paper looks at think tanks in Argentina, Ecuador, Georgia, Ghana, Lebanon, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea and Turkey. km_and_communication policy_news int_governance_initiatives research4dev governance Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:34:44 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/bde7e03c7a5de98cab97908163c475df#cotonou_online http://www.odi.org.uk/publications/7609-light-touch-review-evidence-based-policy-development-network?utm_source=ODI_Update&utm_medium=feed http://del.icio.us/url/bde7e03c7a5de98cab97908163c475df http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/bde7e03c7a5de98cab97908163c475df cotonou_online's links The evidence-based policy in development network (ebpdn) is a 2000 member strong online sharing platform for professionals engaged in research, policy and practice around evidence-informed policy. The network was set up in 2005 as part of the DFID funded Civil Society Partnership Programme, in partnership with 19 civil society organisations. This report uses a light touch approach to review the development and functions of the ebpdn. Using key informant interviews and a survey of members, the authors outline the role ebpdn plays for its members and its successes and challenges in building a community, sharing resources and amplifying member's voices. After reviewing the value created by the network, the authors suggest eight options for the ongoing management of the network. km_and_communication policy_news communication4dev research4dev Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:13:48 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/bb0cc3dd349ae10c459300ef2250b014#cotonou_online https://wonkcomms2.eventbrite.com/ http://del.icio.us/url/bb0cc3dd349ae10c459300ef2250b014 http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/bb0cc3dd349ae10c459300ef2250b014 cotonou_online's links In a fast-moving digital world, the traditional think tank research output is changing. It is no longer adequate for think tanks to rely solely on the impact of a single research publication to inspire and motivate their audience. Tools like as infographics, multimedia presentations, blogs, podcasts and videos are increasingly becoming the norm for think tank research. But with think tanks vying for attention in a crowded and busy online world, is there a danger that the communications tail wags the research dog? Is there value in preserving the traditional think tank publication? Should communications be seen as a means to an end or as an end in itself? And is the nature of research changing because of the rapidly changing communications environment? km_and_communication policy_news communication4dev major_events research4dev Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:49:40 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/3092cdfe529029ba9dfb6b3d34c5def6#cotonou_online http://www.ned.org/research/network-of-democracy-research-institutes-ndri/democracy-think-tanks-in-action http://del.icio.us/url/3092cdfe529029ba9dfb6b3d34c5def6 http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/3092cdfe529029ba9dfb6b3d34c5def6 cotonou_online's links The Network of Democracy Research Institutes (NDRI) has just launched its latest report, “Democracy Think Tanks in Action: Translating Research into Policy in Young and Emerging Democracies” with a panel that brought together thinktankers from several countries. The report compiles nine country studies written by think tankers themselves. At the onset of the report, democracy think tanks are described as those that conduct research and analysis on democracy, democratization, and related topics in comparative government and international affairs. km_and_communication policy_news enlargement dpir research4dev international_relations Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:15:20 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/07b802dcc9a33f45dedafb4ec32c366f#cotonou_online http://blogs.csae.ox.ac.uk/2013/03/africans-care-about-jobs-non-africans-care-about-institutions/ http://del.icio.us/url/07b802dcc9a33f45dedafb4ec32c366f http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/07b802dcc9a33f45dedafb4ec32c366f cotonou_online's links Africans care about jobs, non-Africans care about institutions? The CSAE Blog. March 2013. African scholars are disproportionately interested in labour (i.e., jobs), firms (possibly jobs again), and monetary policy. Non-African scholars are disproportionately interested in political economy, conflict, natural resources, and (an outlier) migration. Roughly speaking, there’s a division between jobs-focused papers by African researchers and papers by non-Africans focused on institutions. km_and_communication policy_news research4dev Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:19:25 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/e5f4fbd06e403fa49116a89a99328bac#cotonou_online http://www.north-south.unibe.ch/content.php/publication/id/2723?utm_source=ODI_Update&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Google+Reader http://del.icio.us/url/e5f4fbd06e403fa49116a89a99328bac http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/e5f4fbd06e403fa49116a89a99328bac cotonou_online's links Research can indeed influence policymakers’ views, policy development, funding patterns, and implementation or practice. This is promising for those who would like to improve – and prove – the influence research can have on policy and practice. It is also of importance for better understanding the intended and unintended effects of research. This report presents the NCCR North-South approach to increasing the impact of development-oriented research. It explains how we can maximise our impact and how we can assess whether our efforts have worked, based on six case studies from around the world. The report is of interest to all researchers who wish to respond to policy and practice from their point of view and who are keen on publicising their evidence. It is also relevant to those who teach how to maximise research impact. km_and_communication policy_news research4dev Fri, 31 May 2013 08:49:43 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/e64ff607251f610b657316edc32ef1ce#cotonou_online http://anewthinknet.org/ http://del.icio.us/url/e64ff607251f610b657316edc32ef1ce http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/e64ff607251f610b657316edc32ef1ce cotonou_online's links GDNet alongside with multiple partners and players in the research to policy field have launched a new initiative; Politics and Ideas: A Think Net. Politics & Ideas: a think net is a Southern-led joint initiative of researchers and practitioners to produce and share innovative knowledge linking ideas and politics in developing and emerging economies. Its mission is to critically address the relations between ideas, research, and politics to support a more constructive use of research-based evidence in policy making. km_and_communication policy_news research4dev political_economy_analysis governance Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:18:30 +0000 http://del.icio.us/url/fc88bb0adb0e2c0df7b75edde649e7fc#cotonou_online http://www.inasp.info/file/f854901d1b10a0d5b479a1e7c0bb90f1/the-evidence-on-eipm.html http://del.icio.us/url/fc88bb0adb0e2c0df7b75edde649e7fc http://feeds.del.icio.us/v2/rss/url/fc88bb0adb0e2c0df7b75edde649e7fc cotonou_online's links During the three day conference, participants discussed research which has examined the communication of research to policy makers; the capacity of policy makers to use research; the incentives which drive policy makers to use research and much more. There is a shortage of evidence on policy makers' actual capacity to use research evidence and there is even less evidence on effective strategies to build policy makers' capacity. Furthermore, many presentations highlighted the insidious effect of corruption on use of evidence in policy making processes. km_and_communication policy_news research4dev