[Editor’s note: The role of CSOs has been overlooked in the evidence-informed policymaking field. However, these stakeholders have proven to be very important evidence producers as well as consumers of evidence generated by other actors. Their knowledge and experience can…
[This article was written by Arnaldo Pellini from Capability and Vanesa Weyrauch from P&I and it first appeared in Helvetas Mosaic, a quarterly publication exploring new trends and fresh ideas of international development. Subscribe to receive more articles like this in the future.]…
[Editor’s Note: This piece was written by Jon Harle and Emily Hayter, Director of Programmes and Senior Programme Specialist, and originally appeared at INASP’s blog.] Developments in technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing and energy storage hold the…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is already here… challenges are as huge and varied as opportunities: are we ready for them? Can knowledge systems contribute to make the best of this wave of change, leaving no one behind? There is…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is already here… challenges are as huge and varied as opportunities: are we ready for them? Can knowledge systems contribute to make the best of this wave of change, leaving no one behind? There is…
A new year is coming to an end. Annual reviews and reflections will emerge here and there. And we are not the exception: we appreciate having a moment to look back, and give thanks for the opportunities of work we…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is bringing both aspirations and concerns in terms of governance, policy making, and the knowledge systems that inform policy decisions. We believe that by being aware and better understanding the implications of this revolution in our…
A lot is said about the communication of research. Over the last few years there have been significant changes in the ways that funders view communications and the role it plays within research centres and projects. DFID, for example, has…
The communication of research is a subject that concerns many in the policy research communities across the developing world. The subject is extensive and covers more than just the channels and tools that research centres and other similar organisations employ…
In 2013 P&I, jointly with CIPPEC and Mendizabal Limited on behalf of GDNet, published Research and policy Global Development Network Topic Guide. ‘Evidence-based policy’ has become something of a holy grail for policymakers intent on formulating pragmatic, effective policies which work on…
