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Monitoring, evaluation and learning to manage and implement research projects at think tanks
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Rezarta Delibashzade, Project management/Researcher at the Democracy for Development Institute...
Clara Richards
Oct 1, 20152 min read
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M&E&L for a think tank: test drive or driving test?
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Andriy Andrusevych, Senior Policy Expert at the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and...
Clara Richards
Sep 29, 20153 min read
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Reflections on developing a MEL framework
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Dena Lomofsky from of Southern Hemisphere. It emerges from reflection from P&I´s online course...
Clara Richards
Aug 27, 20154 min read
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Knowledge and policy-making: the importance of thinking about how to concretely manage knowledge and
Lesson 1: factors involved in the use of evidence in the public sector – knowledge management There are several factors that influence...
Clara Richards
Jul 14, 20154 min read
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Knowledge and policy making: the challenge to walk in other’s shoes
I am currently working as head of transparency and strengthening of information systems projects for the Management and Evaluation area...
Clara Richards
Jul 7, 20153 min read
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Why African Think Tanks Should Lead the Youth Migration Policy Debate
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Diakalia Sanogo and Julie Lafrance, Senior Program Specialists at the Think Tank Initiative.]...
Clara Richards
Jun 30, 20154 min read
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Standards & Guidelines: An Effective Tool for Researchers and think tanks
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Bhavna Sharma, Associate, Communication and Policy Engagement, and Dr. Annapoorna Ravichander,...
Clara Richards
Jun 16, 20153 min read
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Helping the decision maker: how to make good public policy recommendations?
When we try to feed policy decisions with evidence, a key milestone is developing good policy recommendations. When possible, evidence...
Clara Richards
Jun 12, 20156 min read
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Policy makers sharing online spaces: an opportunity to learn and foster a culture of use of knowledg
[Editor’s note: This post originally appeared at Practising Development, managed by the International Network for the Availability of...
Vanesa Weyrauch
May 28, 20154 min read
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Are you interested in my research? Seeking for relevant players within the Legislative Branch
If we focus on the key players within the state structure, it is worth mentioning that most public policies are designed by the Executive...
Clara Richards
May 21, 20152 min read
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The use of evidence in the policy making process: are citizens users or sources of information?
Information is not incorporated to public policy processes exclusively by experts (whether individuals or organization) or public...
Clara Richards
May 20, 20153 min read
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Showcasing Policy Impact through Cinema
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Dr. Annapoorna Ravichander, Head of Communication and Policy Engagement, and Arushi Sen, Media...
Clara Richards
May 12, 20153 min read
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Seeking for great researchers at think tanks
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Andrea Ordóñez and Leandro Echt as part of a process of developing an online course targeted to...
Clara Richards
May 7, 20153 min read
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Structuring Data Management
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Bhavna Sharma, Database Management Consultant, and Dr. Annapoorna Ravichander, Head...
Clara Richards
Apr 28, 20154 min read
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The role of evidence in policy making: using external information, broadening the contributions’ hor
Courtesy of phanlop88 at www.freedigitalphotos.com [Editor’s note: This post is part of a series produced by Leandro Echt and Vanesa...
Clara Richards
Apr 9, 20154 min read
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Innovating for Impact in Public Policy
[Editor’s note: This post was written by Dr. Derek B. Miller, Director of The Policy Lab, and Lisa Rudnick, Head of the International...
Clara Richards
Apr 7, 20156 min read
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Think Tanks and communications: the challenge of being reasonable, resourceful and proactive
From 2013-2014, Results for Development Institute (R4D), together with CommsConsult and consultants Ray Struyk and David Olson, supported...
Clara Richards
Mar 26, 20153 min read
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On collaboration among think tanks: moving from desire to reality
By Venessa Miemis at flickr.com under CC At the recent TTIX 2015, besides facilitating a session on written communications as a way to...
Clara Richards
Mar 17, 20153 min read
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The role of evidence in policy making: “The demand for empirical evidence depends largely on decisio
What factors hinder the evaluation process, from the generation of information to its effective use in the public policy process? The...
Clara Richards
Mar 12, 20154 min read
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The role of evidence in policy making: “We seek to send the message that data is relevant” (part 1)
What is the role that evidence generated by research may have on the policy process based on your experience? In Uruguay the reality is...
Clara Richards
Mar 9, 20154 min read
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