Bridging research and policy in international development: an analytical and practical framework

Court, Julius; Young, John E.

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“…The research into the policy problem looks very different to those who see the policy process as linear and largely technical, compared to those who argue that both evidence and policy processes are always contested and deeply political. The research and policy in development (RAPID) framework (Court and Maxwell 2005;Court and Young 2006;Young 2005) for the analysis of impacts of research on policy draws from both the technical and political approaches. It highlights the need to understand context (i.e.…”

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Introduction: New Perspectives on Africa’s Youth Employment Challenge

Ayele¹,

Khan

Sumberg³

2017

IDS Bulletin

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Introduction: New Perspectives on Africa’s Youth Employment Challenge

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Khan

Sumberg³

2017

IDS Bulletin

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“…The role of networks also emerges as a persistent theme throughout the literature, with Court and Young (2006) suggesting that there is often an underappreciation of the extent and ways that intermediary organisations and networks influence formal policy guidance documents. Research is more likely to contribute to policy, they say, if researchers and policymakers share common networks, trust each other and communicate effectively.…”

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“…Research is more likely to contribute to policy if the evidence fits within the political and institutional limits and pressures of policymakers and if it resonates with their assumptions (Court and Young 2006). Accordingly, researchers must know and understand key stakeholders in the policymaking process and understand the way in which the door can be opened to politicians and public interest (Taylor 2005).…”

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The Impact of Research on Development Policy and Practice: This Much We Know

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2015

Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South

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This chapter highlights the near absence of research into the nonacademic impact of ICT4D research within the ICT4D literature. It draws on studies in international development to review the literature on the impact of research on development policy and practice and reflects on the implications for ICT4D research. Noting the cultural and professional differences between researchers and practitioners as well as their differing perspectives of impact, it goes on to describe the dominant themes in the literature. ICT4D research is characterised as lacking in certain respects, which would tend to inhibit its capacity for policy impact, but having overcome these, further adjustments to research conduct and culture are implied for such impact to emerge. Consequential recommendations include revised incentive structures for academic institutions as well as closer engagement between researchers and practitioners.

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“…Other issues affecting uptake of scientific evidence in policymaking process is that of perception that the relationship between research and policymaking is a linear process. As such many believe that effective research outputs could easily be implemented into policy (Young and Court, 2004). In actual fact, policymaking is a complex process of various competing factors in the utilization of evidence (Davies, 2005) (see Fig.…”

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Evaluation of the quality of science, technology and innovation advice available to lawmakers in Nigeria

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Access to quality science, technology and innovation (STI) information by lawmakers, as one of the key determinants of the effectiveness of policies in sub-Saharan Africa, has generated much debate. The main objective of this article therefore is to examine the sources of, and access to, STI information available to lawmakers in Nigeria. We also investigate factors associated with the use of STI information from experts and other sources in the policymaking process in Nigeria. Data were collected from lawmakers in both the state and national assemblies across Nigeria. Those selected from the states are those with an active S&T structure, such as a fully fledged Ministry dedicated to S&T. The sample was drawn from legislators in S&T committees and other cognate ministries. Our findings reveal that most lawmakers do not use evidence-based STI information on a regular basis. We also note that the use of expert opinion is one of the main sources of STI information, while academic journals and public opinions are some of the least utilized sources. Some of the major factors that affect the use of information from experts are the law makers' level of education, number of years spent in the committee and duration of period as members of a committee. We recommend regular capacity-building programmes for legislators and their scientific advisers and personal assistants. This article is published as part of a collection on scientific advice to governments.

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Bridging research and policy in international development: an analytical and practical framework

Cited by 58 publications

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Introduction: New Perspectives on Africa’s Youth Employment Challenge

Introduction: New Perspectives on Africa’s Youth Employment Challenge

The Impact of Research on Development Policy and Practice: This Much We Know

Evaluation of the quality of science, technology and innovation advice available to lawmakers in Nigeria

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