Strategy to facilitate and monitor uptake of knowledge outputs

Abstract

The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) recognizes the value of knowledge outputs in their dissemination, uptake and utilization. As such, SGCI strategy provides a framework for tracking outputs, their uptake, use and influence. It aims to ensure relevance by prioritizing key issues/ topics of immediate interest and relevance to Councils; works to enhance quality by generating policy-relevant knowledge and evidence through commissioning studies on prioritized themes/topics; and develops capacity through targeted training (research management and use of indicators), coaching and mentorship. The Initiative has also developed a project-wide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework.