Willard, TerriCreech, Heather2011-11-232011-11-232008http://hdl.handle.net/10625/47632French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Influence des réseaux de développement international sur les politiques publiques : compte rendu de l’expérience du CRDI (1995-2005)This report focuses on public policy influence of IDRC-supported networks, which are intended to improve the utilization of research in policymaking by enhancing policy capacities, broadening policy horizons, and supporting advocacy work. For research to have impact, three strategies encompass relationship management, knowledge management, and opportunities management. The evaluation provides network coordinators with: a primer on public policy and policy influence; several case studies demonstrating the variety of network policy approaches, and; lessons learned on planning and supporting activities which influence policy.1 digital file (42 p. : ill.)application/pdfenNETWORKSRESEARCH NETWORKSORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDINGPOLICY MAKINGPOLICY SCIENCESPOLICY MONITORINGRESEARCH TO POLICYDEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCANADAGLOBALIDRCEVALUATIONIDRC-Related Report