O'Neil, M.2007-11-132005-11-162007-11-132005http://hdl.handle.net/10625/26927The article outlines some findings about research to policy, based on experiences drawn from IDRC. Influence is determined in the particulars of time and place, both in the character of research and of the researcher, and in the politics and processes of making and conducting policy. Assessments from 34 years of IDRC experience in the field show three essential elements in policy influence for development research: 1) intent 2) direct engagement by researchers with the policy community, and 3) public participation. Members of the research community must become participants in democratic governance, active at every level.Textp. 761-764enGOVERNMENT POLICYPOLICY MAKINGRESEARCH WORKERSCOMMUNICATIONRESEARCH NEEDSCOMMUNITY PARTICIPATIONDEVELOPMENT POLICYNON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONSIDRCDEVELOPMENT RESEARCHRESEARCH TO POLICYDEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCECANADAGLOBALJournal Article (peer-reviewed)