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Feeling the midweek slump? 💤 We have you covered! Check out our “How-To” guides for tips on #ResearchCommunication, skill-building, & boosting audience engagement. Perfect for bridging the gap from knowledge to action! researchtoaction.org/how-to/ #MidweekMotivation

We'd like you to join us tomorrow from 14:00 to 15:15 hours (SAST) to learn more about innovative capacity development strategies that advance evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) throughout the continent. Our expert panellists will discuss their views on the different #EIDM processes and any required transformation for more impact: shorturl.at/Nppmc.

This #GlobalMILWeek highlights the need for critical thinking in a digital world, aligning with Interaction’s Disinformation Toolkit 2.0 discussed by Adam Fivenson in 2022. The toolkit offers key strategies to recognize & counter misinformation. ow.ly/XLsf50TUNLZ

Are you missing the weekly dose of #R2AImpactPractitioners resources, highlighting innovative & creative methods for enhancing & capturing #ResearchImpact? Don't worry! You can catch up with the entire series of diverse & informative articles right here:ow.ly/LYuR50TSJXC

From the #R2Aarchive... @IIED’s film "Meet Mr. Forest" highlights how responsible investment can protect forests & uplift local communities. Reaching 360,000 viewers in China within 24 hours, it underscores the power of #VisualStorytelling. ow.ly/wTlo50TRq5j

Check out our latest feature on the @MastercardFdn Youth Think Tank! 🌍 This group empowers African youth to research key challenges, from education to women in #STEM. With 100+ researchers across 7 countries, they’re driving real change. ow.ly/897V50TQ8Uy

It's #WorldFoodDay! Why not check out @Eval_Forward's list of events on #FoodSecurity & #Agriculture, a space we showcased as an #R2ARecommends back in 2022: ow.ly/fTcO50TL0cR

On #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, let's revisit this article from the archive, looking at how policy briefs & media can amplify rural voices& drive change. 💪 🔗 ow.ly/uN2b50TKLXn #RuralWomen #Advocacy

Join LOGIC (Living Off-Grid Food and Infrastructure Collaboration) researchers at @UN_CFS's panel! 📅 Date: October 23 ⌚ Time: 08:30 (CET) Register to attend online 👇 zoom.pulse.ly/5usp3llrwi @iromip @colombourbanlab @iihsin @UrbanAfricaACC @UCT_news @UnivofGh

The Youth Employment Evidence & Insights Hub, led by PACE with Mastercard Foundation, delivers evidence on youth employment across sectors like entrepreneurship, agriculture & more. It empowers young Africans, especially women, to tackle unemployment. ow.ly/KhSK50TFaJO

"It’s crucial to give young people the space to address issues that matter most to them: nothing about us without us. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, explore our Youth Inclusion & Engagement Space, showcasing work by organizations amplifying youth voices. 🔗 ow.ly/1Bwo50TFaNS

A few weeks ago #R2AImpactPractitioners showcased this 20-page article, by Karen Bell and Mark Reed, introducing a new conceptual model for inclusive participatory decision-making called the 'Tree of Participation.' 🌳🌳 Read more now: ow.ly/9nmW50TFaPY

The latest post in our #R2AImpactPractitioners series, highlights an article by @Oxfam highlighting strategies that have increased #ResearchUptake. researchtoaction.org/2024/10/four-s… #PolicyInfluence #PolicyAdvocacy #PublicPolicy #StrategicPartnerships

Inés Arangüena's latest blog highlights the "Youth and Social Justice Futures Project," which empowers African youth with future-proof skills. The initiative, active in six countries, promotes youth as agents of systemic change. ow.ly/9O9M50TAYN2 #YouthEngagement

#WorldTranslationDay yesterday got us thinking about #KnowledgeTranslation! 🎥 In this 2019 video, the Knowledge to Policy Center shares top tips on using infographics & video to enhance policy dialogue. ow.ly/862S50TznG9 #VisualComms #VisualStorytelling @AUB_Lebanon

@UKCDR analyzed over 6,000 REF 2021 case studies, identifying four impact types: conceptual (debates), instrumental (policy), learning (capacity), & connectivity (partnerships). Learn more of their insights here: researchtoaction.org/2024/09/there-… #R2AImpactPractitioners

This guide by @BetterEval is intended to assist you on your path, regardless of your level of experience or desire to progress in the #evaluation profession: shorturl.at/PUqxV. The career guide is designed to give you information and advice specific to your needs as a newcomer to the evaluation sector. You'll learn why choosing a profession in evaluation is worthwhile and rewarding, as well as the various routes you may take to get started and grow in the area. You'll also come across helpful resources that you can utilise. You are encouraged to look over the many sections of this guide, think about your own goals for your profession, and consider the various routes and actions you might take to establish a prosperous evaluation career.

@3ieNews and @MCCgov will be part of an engaging and interactive session on how to select evidence approaches to design and evaluate complex interventions for Policy and Institutional reform at @EES_Eval conference in Rimini, Italy on Sep 27! Julian Glucroft (MCC) and Devika Lakhote (3ie) will present their joint work on the PIR Methods Menu (bit.ly/PIRmethodsmenu) alongside J Marina Apgar. #policyreform #institutionalreform #developmentresearch #EES2024 #conference #presentation #3ie #3ieimpact #milleniumchallengecorporation

Yesterday was #WorldSignLanguageDay! A perfect excuse to look back on this article from 2018 by Brittany Anderson looking at the value of innovations in technology for the deaf community in #Nicaragua. ow.ly/fgHL50TtBhP