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Tools for Policy Impact: A Handbook for Researchers

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1st Author : Start, Daniel
Other Authors: Hovland, Ingie
Publisher: Research and Policy in Development Programme
Publication Date: 10/2004
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Publication Type: Manual
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Summary This handbook addresses various factors that need to be considered in this process, and provides a comprehensive selection of tools that can be used when attempting to turn research into policy influence.
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The Overseas Development Institute, as part of its Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) programme, has been looking at the links between research and policy for several years. It is now beginning a process of identifying, developing, distributing and delivering tools, resources and training support that can help research providers access the policy process. This handbook presents work in progress on tools for policy impact, specifically geared towards the needs of researchers.

Overall, the RAPID programme aims to improve the use of research and evidence in development policy and practice through research, advice and debate. The programme has four main themes:

  • The use of evidence in policy identification, development and implementation

  • Improving communication and information systems for development agencies

  • How better knowledge management can enhance the impact of development agencies

  • Promotion and capacity building for evidence-based policy.

Further information is available on the RAPID website (www.odi.org.uk/rapid).

Publication Webpage http://www.odi.org.uk/RAPID/Publications/Documents/Tools_handbook_final_web.pdf
   
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