In 2013, P&I, jointly with CIPPEC and GDNet, published the paper Lessons learned on promoting better links between research and policy in Latin America. The paper presents 20 lessons that emerged from six years of work under the programme Spaces for Engagement. Through reflections among…
[This blog post by Emily Hayter, INASP’s Evidence for Policy Programme Specialist, was originally published at INASP´s blog] It’s been two years since we published our Evidence-Informed Policy Making Toolkit, and research and practice in the EIPM sector continues to develop…
Early in 2016, Politics & Ideas decided to join the On Think Tank School as a strategic partner to further bring our knowledge and experience in working with think tanks worldwide to new audiences and become part of a rich…
There is an emerging trend to incorporate knowledge in policymaking and implementation. However, there are several challenges implied as well as ways to use research. The complexity of policymaking, with many players intervening in the process with their interests and…
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Elena Polo, Research Analyst at AGENDA Institute, Albania. It is part of a series of reflections from participants and facilitators of the Online course Re-thinking your Funding Model that took place in 2014, supported by the Think Tank Fund.] …
[Editor’s note: this post announces the call for applications for an online course targeted to policymakers in Latin America on the use of knowledge in policy. Check the Terms of Reference. Nota del editor: este artículo anuncia la convocatoria a aplicaciones para…
[Editor’s note: this post announces the call for applications for an online course targeted to policymakers in Latin America on the use of knowledge in policy. Check the Terms of Reference. Nota del editor: este artículo anuncia la convocatoria a aplicaciones para…
[Editor’s note: this post announces the call for applications for an online course targeted to policymakers in Latin America on the use of knowledge in policy. Check the Terms of Reference. Nota del editor: este artículo anuncia la convocatoria a aplicaciones…
As you may have noticed, my last blogs have been devoted to the work of researchers who want to impact policy or social change more broadly. The latest series has focused on frameworks for thinking about how research related to…
In June 2014 the Think Tank Initiative (TTI) commissioned Politics&Ideas to undertake a ‘light touch review’ of capacity development (CD) within TTI Phase 1 in order to inform…
