RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION: BRIDGING THE RESEARCH-POLICY GAP? Lessons learnt through online networking

Authors

  • Niels Keijzer
  • Wendy Quarry
  • Ricardo Ramirez
  • Florencia Enghel

Abstract

How can evidence and learning contribute to policy change? How can learning evolve within organizations and among partners? How can society-wide learning be facilitated among a multitude of stakeholders? An online discussion facilitated by the Pelican Initiative seizes the potential of networking to explore answers to these questions.

Author Biographies

Niels Keijzer

Niels Keijzer works at the European Centre for Development Policy Management. He focuses on issues relating to North-South research partnerships, the effectiveness of EU aid policies and operations, support to decentralization and local governance, and learning and communication for development.

Wendy Quarry

Wendy Quarry has worked in development communication for over 25 years for various aid agencies (CIDA, World Bank, UNICEF, FAO and UNDP), governments and NGOs, facilitating initiatives across sectors.

Ricardo Ramirez

Ricardo Ramirez has over 20 years' experience in Communication for Development -in the UN system, NGOs, consulting and academia.

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Published

2008-02-01

Issue

No. 10 (2008)

Section

Articles