Evaluation of the Networks of Centres of Excellence, International Partnership Initiative (IPI) : final report

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2009

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R.A. Malatest & Associates

Abstract

The IPI provides Canadian Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCEs) with resources to facilitate networking activities outside of Canada. Evaluation of the IPI serves to inform decision-making regarding the future of this pilot initiative. Findings show that compared to peer-to-peer contacts, the consortia-to-consortia level relationships are more formalized in structure, and enable interactions across the organization (including other international partners that might be part of a larger consortium), rather than with an individual researcher. Over a longer period, activities such as knowledge-sharing and joint projects are expected to contribute to economic and social impacts.

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library : Évaluation de l’Initiative de partenariats internationaux (IPI) des Réseaux de centres d’excellence : rapport final

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EVALUATION, RESEARCH NETWORKS, DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH, PROGRAMME EVALUATION, RESEARCH CAPACITY, PARTNERSHIP, PROGRAMME PLANNING, PROJECT FINANCING, FORMATIVE EVALUATION, DATA ANALYSIS, COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/47462

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Evaluation Inventory / Répertoire des évaluations