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Item Scaling impact : training course pack for IDRC grantees(2022) IDRC; On Think Tanks (OTT)“Scaling impact” is a coordinated effort to achieve impacts at optimal scale, undertaken only when morally justified and warranted by evidence. The scaling impact training course pack, includes the agenda for the training, a summary of key concepts, instructions to the exercises, resources, and further reading. The term “scaling science” embraces two meanings: 1) Science of scaling: Empirical, systematic understanding of scaling and how it can increase the likelihood that innovations will benefit society; 2) Scaling scientific research results: An approach to scaling the results of scientific research to achieve impacts that matter. “Scaling impact” challenges common conceptions of scaling.Item Scaling impact : training for IDRC grantees(2022) IDRCThe training takes an experiential approach by prioritizing practical exercises, reflection, case study reviews and peer discussion, so that participants learn by doing. The two sessions of training can be delivered in either an in-person or online setting. The presentation provides the slides/training deck for Sessions 1 & 2. It also introduces “The Scaling Playbook” which helps guide application of the training concepts to participants’ own research.Item Scaling impact training for IDRC grantees : facilitator’s manual(2022) IDRC; On Think Tanks (OTT)The manual outlines the training approach, structure, materials required, session content and suggestions for running the training. It focuses on the evidence-informed, principles-based approach to scaling impact, and accompanying guidance on how to put the principles into action in research projects. Four guiding principles for the training are: justification, optimal scale, coordination, and dynamic evaluation. The training sessions take an experiential approach by prioritizing practical exercises, reflection, case study reviews and peer discussion, so that participants learn by doing. The two sessions of training can be delivered in either an in-person or online setting.Item Innover pour le bien commun : la mise à l’échelle de l’impact(Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal, 2022-04-12) McLean, Robert; Gargani, JohnFondé sur divers cas d’étude, ce livre aborde les défis cruciaux du développement et présente la « science de la mise à l’échelle » en fournissant un ensemble de principes directeurs, de stratégies et de concepts, tous analysés à partir d’exemples. Il offre des outils utiles aux chercheurs, innovateurs, praticiens du développement et à tous ceux et celles qui souhaitent promouvoir l’utilisation de la science, de la recherche et des innovations sociales au nom du bien commun. Qu’est-ce qui permet de faire passer un essai pilote à un programme à grande échelle réussi? Plusieurs études ont montré l’existence d’un « fossé » entre ces essais et les initiatives à grande échelle. En examinant de près des cas réels dans l’hémisphère sud, les auteurs s’attaquent à un problème persistant dans le domaine du développement, c’est-à-dire celui de la mise à l’échelle de l’innovation sociale. En allant au-delà des approches traditionnelles, ils établissent des principes importants, discutent des tensions inhérentes au processus et, plutôt que de suggérer un seul chemin menant au succès, présentent un cadre qui ouvre de multiples possibilités.Item Escalar el impacto de la innovación y la investigación : un llamado a la acción desde el Sur Global(2022-03) Chaminuka, Petronella; Llorente, Blanca; Rincón, Tatiana; Syed, AbuItem Mise à l’échelle de l’impact de l’innovation et de la recherche : un appel à l’action de la part du Sud(2022-03) Chaminuka, Petronella; Llorente, Blanca; Rincón, Tatiana; Syed, AbuItem Scaling the impact of innovation and research : a call to action from the Global South(2022-03) Chaminuka, Petronella; Llorente, Blanca; Rincón, Tatiana; Syed, AbuThe presentation argues that it’s time to re-think the purpose of scaling with a focus on scaling positive impacts of an initiative on lives, livelihoods and our natural environment. This involves considering the trade-offs between different dimensions of impact produced by scaling processes, the magnitude, variety, equity and sustainability of impact. Thus, rather than thinking ‘bigger scale’, thinking in terms of impact at ‘optimal scale’ is called for. The call-to-action results from the scalingXchange, a virtual gathering of researchers and innovators from across the Global South to learn from scaling experiences, and enable funders and development agencies to better support scaling efforts.Item Escalar el impacto de la innovación y la investigación : un llamado a la acción desde el Sur Global - en resumen(2022-03) Chaminuka, Petronella; Llorente, Blanca; Rincón, Tatiana; Syed, AbuItem Mise à l’échelle de l’impact de l’innovation et de la recherche : un appel à l’action de la part du Sud - en bref(2022-03) Chaminuka, Petronella; Llorente, Blanca; Rincón, Tatiana; Syed, AbuItem Scaling the impact of innovation and research : a call to action from the Global South – in brief(2022-03) Chaminuka, Petronella; Llorente, Blanca; Rincón, Tatiana; Syed, AbuThis call-to-action brief provides a skeleton outline of 8 steps, with a link to www.scalingxchange.org. Its objective is to build a community of funders, development agencies, implementers, researchers and innovators who share the vision of a world in which Southern innovation and research lead to sustainable and equitable impact for the public good. See also http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60901Item Scaling playbook : partie III fiches pratiques(2020) Price-Kelly, HayleyItem Scaling playbook : part III worksheets(2020) Price-Kelly, HayleyResearchers may find these questions useful for guiding efforts to build on previous projects through more explicitly directed scaling measures. The worksheets help the researcher to map the ‘scaling system’ in terms of facilitating process, data analysis and interpretation, as well as communication of findings.Item Perspectives du sud sur le soutien des bailleurs de fonds à la mise à l’échelle : leçons tirées de l'événement scalingXchange(2020) Centre de recherches pour le développement internationalItem Southern perspectives on funders' support for scaling : lessons from the scalingXchange(2020) International Development Research CentreDiscussions aim to unpack, challenge, and develop the four guiding principles of scaling science, which were identified through a comprehensive retrospective study of more than 200 research projects with real-world impact objectives. The guiding principles present an evidence-based framework for scaling impact that offers options for innovation and creativity, rather than outlining a singular pathway to success. Together they form an understanding of scaling as a coordinated effort to achieve a collection of impacts at optimal scale. This report includes discussion points regarding opportunities and challenges that researchers face in putting principles into practice.Item En breve: Ciencia de la ampliación de la escala(2020-04-06) McLean, Robert; Gorgani, JohnItem En bref : La science de la mise à l’échelle(2020-04-06)Item In brief: Scaling Science(2020-04-06) McLean, Robert; Gargani, JohnScaling Science is an approach for designing, managing, and evaluating research for impact. The objective is scaling impact for the public good. Whereas discovery science is about the creation of new knowledge and applied science investigates the conversion of that knowledge into action, scaling science is concerned with the optimization of the magnitude, variety, equity and sustainability of impacts. This 3-page policy brief expands on principles of scaling science and scaling impact.Item Design plan : evaluation of IDRC's strategy to scale research results(2020-02) Hearn, SImon; Lomofsky, Dena; Ball, LouiseThis evaluation report proposes an assessment methodology that focuses on how, and how well, the IDRC implemented its 2015 strategic objective ‘to invest in knowledge and innovation for large-scale positive change.’ It will identify lessons and recommendations to inform and strengthen IDRC’s future work, and that of others in the sector involved in appropriate scaling of research results.Item Cuatro principios rectores para el escalamiento del impacto(2020-04) McLean, Robert; Gargani, JohnItem Getting scaling into research : considering the four guiding principles throughout the research process(2020-04) McLean, Robert; Gargani, JohnThis one-pager aims to focus new researchers on the processes and questions that will impact findings and outcomes of their research: “While doing research, researchers might ask: What evidence is needed to determine optimal scale? How will we involve stakeholders in data collection, analysis/synthesis, and interpretation? What key moments can we foresee for learning and adaptation?” A link is provided to scaling science: https://www.idrc.ca/en/research-in-action/scaling-science.