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Item In-depth review of the Research Quality Plus (RQ+) legitimacy dimension : insights from IDRCs 2020 RQ+ assessment(2023-07-31) International Development Research Centre; Penney, TarraThe Research Quality Plus (RQ+) Approach is a means of assessing and improving the quality of research. The approach, developed by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is defined by three key tenets: 1. the need to consider the context in which research takes place; 2. the understanding that research quality is multi-dimensional; and 3. the need for assessments to be systematic and empirical. RQ+ can be used across a spectrum of research activities, and by actors of many types, such as researchers, funders, universities, think tanks or publishers. The focus in this report is the use of RQ+ to guide retrospective research project evaluations at IDRC.Item Findings on gender equality and inclusion from evaluations of IDRC programs and strategies(2023-07) Sambodhi Research and Communications; International Development Research Centre; Nandi, Rajib; Sen, Nidhi; Roy, Amartya KrishnaThe goal of this brief is to systematically review, synthesize, and consolidate the key findings and recommendations pertaining to gender equality and inclusion (GEI) across the scope of 15 evaluations commissioned by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its grantees and completed between 2018 and 2022. A key focus of this brief is to identify and analyze common patterns or themes within the findings and recommendations on GEI, with a view to highlight the strengths and weaknesses and to distill and incorporate the learnings to inform IDRC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen GEI within its projects and programs.Item Analysis of gender equality and inclusion in the commissioning, conduct, and use of evaluations in IDRC’s programs(2023-07) Sambodhi Research and Communications; International Development Research Centre; Nandi, Rajib; Sen, Nidhi; Roy, Amartya KrishnaThe report presents the findings of a review of gender equality and inclusion (GEI) in evaluations commissioned by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and completed between 2018 and 2023. The review aims to assess the extent to which GEI was integrated into IDRC’s evaluation cycle and to identify areas for improvement. On the whole, it was found that while IDRC evaluations have made progress in integrating GEI considerations, there is significant room for improvement. The key takeaways from this analysis across all indicators related to addressing GEI in the commissioning, conduct, reporting, and use of evaluations are summarized below. The analysis that underpins these, as well as the recommendations that emerge from them, are provided in the report and will serve to strengthen the practice of addressing GEI in IDRC-commissioned evaluations.Item Knowledge translation at IDRC - synthesis of existing evidence : evaluation knowledge brief(2023-07) IDRC; UniversaliaThis synthesis of existing evidence captures the International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) learning on its strategies and approaches to embedding and strengthening Knowledge Translation (KT) capacity and outcomes in Research for Development programs. It was conducted to provide a shared understanding of IDRC lessons on KT as input to the 2023 Evaluation of Program Support Models for Knowledge Translation in IDRC-funded Research. This synthesis is informed by 17 previous evaluations and reviews across strategic and programmatic levels at IDRC, that were conducted between 2017 to 2022.Item Knowledge sharing for a more sustainable and inclusive world : an evaluation of program support models for knowledge translation in IDRC-funded research(2023-06-16) Universalia; IDRCIntent on pursuing continued learning from its KT-related efforts, IDRC commissioned the Evaluation of Program Support Models for Knowledge Translation in IDRC-Funded Research. The evaluation’s overarching objective was to assess the relevance, effectiveness, and appropriateness of program design approaches that included explicit investments in external KT expertise to support efforts to move research into action as a complement to research processes. This evaluation examined the design of KT approaches, engagement with KT expertise, mechanisms for achieving intended outcomes, effectiveness in achieving them, and lessons learned overall.Item Traducción de conocimientos en el sur global : conectando diferentes formas del saber para un desarrollo equitativo(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-08) Georgalakis, James; Siregar, FajriItem Program support models for knowledge translation at IDRC : evaluation knowledge brief(2023-07) IDRC; UniversaliaTo advance progress towards its knowledge sharing objective, IDRC is prioritizing knowledge translation and strategic positioning, which are understood to be two key components of knowledge sharing.Item CARIAA Novel insights : research for impact(2018-10)Although the imperative of research for impact has existed for some time, neither action research, nor social learning, nor transdisciplinarity offer easy recipes for how to practically pursue it. Learning in CARIAA has offered insight into effective ways of pursuing research for impact.Item Stories of change(AfricaAdapt, Dakar, SN, 2011-05) AfricaAdaptStories of Change come from participants of Meet and Greet events and the AfricaAdapt Symposium, and Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (CCAA)/ PAR (participatory action) researchers. Interviews and stories represent different districts and include male and female participants from local and regional organizations and groups. From one women’s group participant interview: "The performance on climate change awareness and environmental management has been very successful. We have excelled across the district. We are always invited to perform at functions organized at the district level where high-ranking officials are present. This has given our group and AfricaAdapt wide visibility."Item Tales of AfricaAdapt : harnessing knowledge for adaptation to climate change in Africa(AfricaAdapt, Dakar, SN, 2011) AfricaAdaptThis newsletter introduces the AfricaAdapt network and presents current achievements with plans moving beyond 2012. It showcases three stories about how the network has helped local communities to become more aware of, and prepare for the impacts of climate change on their livelihoods. These activities were funded through the network’s Knowledge Sharing Innovation Fund. The network aims at facilitating the flow of knowledge on adaptation to climate change for sustainable livelihoods among researchers, policy makers, civil-society organisations and vulnerable communities.Item Avenir de l’environnement en Afrique (AEO 3) : notre environnement, notre santé; résumé à l’intention des décideurs(PNUE, 2013) Opio-Odongo, Joseph; Businge, Monday S.Item Africa environment outlook (AEO 3) : our environment, our health; summary for policy makers(UNEP, 2013) Opio-Odongo, Joseph; Businge, Monday S.The current issue of Africa Environment Outlook (AEO-3) focuses on linkages between environment and health, as environmental factors are estimated to contribute 28 per cent of Africa’s disease burden. It provides a concise outline of ongoing issues involving land, air, and water (with some beautiful images). This summary for Policy Makers as well as the AEO-3 main report provides information for evidence-based decision making and serves to prompt African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) countries to strengthen capacity for policy making and advocacy at the national, regional and global levels.Item Participatory action research to enhance the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers to better respond to climate change and variability : synthesis report(2012)This report draws from 26 projects that focus on the intersection between agriculture and climate change to better understand how climate stressors affect agricultural productivity, with the potential to exacerbate existing food insecurity and poverty. To facilitate adaptation to climate change, almost all the projects worked directly with farmers and their organizations. Results emphasize that Participatory Action Research (PAR) works best when it is implemented with full understanding of the context where it is delivered and with meticulous attention to methodology in that context. Change processes are slow, while yielding local solutions and community ownership of adaptation programs.Item Enhancing smallhoders' capacity to cope with climate change : use of seasonal climate forecasts(2012) Mugabe, Francis T.; Admassu, Habtamu; Sall, Amadou; Omolo, Nancy A.; Honkponou, SaidThis document is one of a series of factsheets that aim to share practical experience of how Participatory Action Research (PAR) can be used to trigger technological, social and institutional innovation in Africa to enhance smallholders’ adaptive capacity in the face of climate change and increased climate variability. The uniqueness of this approach is the integration of the “what” (the technologies) with the “how” (PAR) and the “why” (increased capacity of smallholders to cope with climate change).Item Enhancing smallholders' capacity to cope with climate change : participatory action research and integrated soil fertility management(2012) Mapfumo, Paul; Adjei-Nsiah, Samuel; Mahoo, Henry; Majule, AmosThis document is one of a series of factsheets that aim to share practical experience of how Participatory Action Research (PAR) can be used to trigger technological, social and institutional innovation in Africa to enhance smallholders’ adaptive capacity in the face of climate change and increased climate variability. The uniqueness of this approach is the integration of the “what” (the technologies) with the “how” (PAR) and the “why” (increased capacity of smallholders to cope with climate change).Item Application de la recherche-action participative à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques en Afrique : manuel de référence(Centre pour la recherche forestière internationale (CIFOR), Bogor, ID, 2012) German, Laura A.; Tiani, Anne-Marie; Daoudi, Ali; Maravanyika, Tendayi Mutimukuru; Chuma, EdwardItem Application of participatory action research to climate change adaptation in Africa : a reference guide(Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor, ID, 2012) German, Laura A.; Tiani, Anne-Marie; Daoudi, Ali; Maravanyika, Tendayi Mutimukuru; Chuma, EdwardThe Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (CCAA) program works to establish a self-sustained African body of expertise on adaptation defined by African communities, decision-makers, and institutions. This Reference Guide presents a “best bet” approach to the application of participatory action research (PAR) in addressing adaptation challenges. Diverse PAR tools and processes are portrayed in detail, including basics used throughout the PAR process (facilitation, process documentation), preparatory steps in building teams and engaging stakeholders, ways of understanding the problem or opportunity and conceptualizing change, planning, managing of change, and the role of empirical research as inputs to decision making.