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The PRSP initiative: multilateral policy change and the role of research
Overseas Development Institute, 2003This paper argues that a key factor behind the acceptance of the PRSP initiative was the level of ownership felt for the idea.DocumentCBNRM Net: knowledge management and networking for the global CBNRM community of practice
Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network, 2002The paper looks at the growing importance of knowledge networking (especially electronic networking), theoretical models of networks and their particular importance in the NGO sector.Using the experience of the Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network, the paper assesses some of the issues currently facing the global NGO sector, more specifically civil society and NGOs in the South.DocumentThe impact of the International Food Policy Research Institute's Research Program on Rural Finance Policies for Food Security for the Poor
International Food Policy Research Institute, 2002This study examines the impact of IFPRI's multi-country research project on Rural Finance Policies for Food Security for the Poor (IRFPP) within four countries (Nepal, Bangladesh, Ghana and Malawi). It also examines IRFPP's contribution to global knowledge about rural finance and food security.DocumentNetwork perspectives in the evaluation of development interventions: more than a metaphor
Enterprise Development Impact Assessment Information Service, 2003This paper argues for the use of a network perspective in representing and evaluating aid interventions. The author argues that how the intentions of aid activities are represented has implications for how their progress and impact can be assessed.Using the logical framework, the paper puts forward five main arguments and case examples in favour of a network perspective as the best approach.DocumentHearing the voices of the poor: encouraging good governance and poverty reduction through media sector support
World Learning, 2003This paper argues that heightened media involvement in the PRSP process could help build a stronger independent media sector while preparing citizens to take an active role in dialogues that will have a huge impact on their lives.DocumentSharing knowledge: innovations and remaining challenges
Operations Evaluations Division, World Bank, 2003This report evaluates how successful the World Bank has been at becoming the ‘global knowledge bank’ it committed to being in 1996.The review finds that over these first six years, the Bank has made progress in establishing the tools and activities to support its knowledge initiative.DocumentLearning to make policy: comparing British, Japanese, Swedish and World Bank aid
Economic and Social Research Council, UK, 2003This report discusses the findings and outcomes of a three-year research project on how four donor agencies’ learning and knowledge strategies inform their policy-making. This research resulted in the first book-length academic study of the architecture of knowledge in agencies, and makes an original contribution to aid theory.DocumentSouth-South collaboration picks up steam
SciDev.Net, 2003Nations such as Brazil, India, South Africa and China are increasingly acknowledging that they share not only common social and economic challenges, but also common goals in international trade negotiations.DocumentA call to action for the UN millennium declaration: we the peoples: 2003
World Federation of United Nations Associations, 2003This report is based on an e-survey of more than 300 organizations in over 80 countries and a number of other civil society events and sources. It presents a a sketch of civil society organizations engaging with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.