African researchers and decision-makers : building synergy for development
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2009
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
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This short book records the reflections, opinions, and recommendations that emerged from six national workshops in West and Central Africa on the synergy between research and decision-makers. Despite quality research conducted by national researchers within African countries, policy decisions are most often informed by “expert” advice from abroad. The meetings mobilised decision-makers (politicians, civil society, local elected representatives, traditional and religious leaders) and researchers having a specific field or country in common. IDRC continues to work to promote the use of quality African research in policy-making.
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Jointly published with CODESRIA
French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Chercheurs et décideurs d'Afrique : quelles synergies pour le développement ?
French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Chercheurs et décideurs d'Afrique : quelles synergies pour le développement ?
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RESEARCH WORKERS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH POLICY, DECISION MAKING, POLICY MAKING, POLICY MAKERS, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER, EVIDENCE-BASED PLANNING, RESEARCH TO POLICY, SOUTH OF SAHARA, NORTH OF SAHARA