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This week #R2ARecommends “What Are We Missing?”, a podcast series created by Development Initiatives Initiatives. The series explores critical issues in global development, from displacement to inequality, amplifying unheard voices and providing actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. A great example of the power of good storytelling, the podcast makes complex challenges understandable, relevant and relatable. Find out more: https://ow.ly/SlSe50UbGIb

It's #WorldChildrensDay, so let's celebrate initiatives like Young Lives - An International Study of Childhood Poverty! It is a 20-year study led by the University of Oxford, exploring how poverty and inequality shape children's lives in Ethiopia, India, Peru, and Vietnam. By combining qualitative and quantitative research, Young Lives highlights key themes like education, health, and gender inequality, driving impactful policy changes, such as Peru's ban on child marriage. This underscores the power of long-term research in improving opportunities for vulnerable children worldwide. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/1aNV50U9M07. #ChildRights #PovertyReduction #YouthEmpowerment

On #WorldToiletDay lets look back on this article by Emily Balls, looking at the value of #OutcomeMapping in her work with the Sanitation and Hygiene Applied Research for Equity (SHARE) consortium in East and Southern Africa. She highlights how Outcome Mapping empowers stakeholders to adapt research for impactful, context-specific applications. By prioritizing collaboration and flexibility, SHARE achieved unexpected successes like stronger policy influence and donor relations. While time-intensive, this participatory approach fosters sustainable change. An example of the value of innovative methods in addressing global sanitation challenges. Read more here:https://ow.ly/L0Ca50U9KQT ODI Global #WorldToiletDay #SanitationResearch

#R2AArchive: This week we look back to a 2019 article by Ruhiya Seward and Alexandrine Pirlot de Corbion. Their article explores how privacy rights can be instrumental in addressing gender inequality. They emphasise that privacy issues—such as data protection, surveillance, and control over personal information—often disproportionately affect women, particularly in vulnerable communities. Framing privacy as a right essential for gender equality, the authors recommend policies that protect individual privacy and empower women, highlighting an opportunity for society to challenge and reduce systemic gender disparities. https://ow.ly/faat50U6Yck #GenderEquity #GenderEquality #FemaleEmpowerment #WomensRights #ResearchtoPolicy #DataProtection #Data4Dev #PrivacyRights

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It's currently #COP29 in Azerbaijan and as discussions continue we look back on the thoughts of those involved in previous summits. In 2016 Saleemul Huq, the esteemed climate economist, wrote an article for R2A highlighting the role of Resilience Academies in bringing the voices of young researchers from across the globe into the discussions on #ClimateLoss, damage and adaptation taking place at COP22. Read more: https://ow.ly/wm5650U5Xge #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateCrisis #ClimateDamage #ClimateYouthEngagement

During this year's Africa Evidence Network (AEN) Evidence Week, Andrea Elanga, communications officer at eBASE Africa, attended a webinar that brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across the region to explore how evidence is used in decision-making. This blog covers highlights from the workshop, including discussions on: —Key institutions and actors driving evidence generation and sharing in West Africa —Challenges like resource limitations and accessibility of evidence —Opportunities to strengthen regional partnerships and amplify the impact of research They found it particularly fascinating to see how local and regional initiatives are building a more interconnected evidence network in West Africa, paving the way for stronger, evidence-informed policy. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edwhXN9C

The way we share knowledge can either bridge gaps or deepen divides. #Conference Presentations might seem the obvious choice for sharing research at audience events... but are they always the BEST choice? This week #R2ARecommends an overview by Emily Messina et al. which explores the accessibility of conference presentations, offering insights from an online survey. 📊 The findings raise some crucial questions about equity and inclusion in knowledge dissemination and propose actionable ways to make conferences more accessible to everyone. It’s not just about technology—it’s about rethinking how we engage audiences from all backgrounds. Read more: https://ow.ly/4V0Y50U22Fx #Accessibility #Inclusion #KowledgeTranslation #KnowledgeEquity #KnowledgeSharing #ResearchCommunication IPG Health Medical Communications

This year’s Berlin Science Week theme, Common Ground, stands for the open exchange of knowledge, the promotion of scientific findings and cooperation on a global level. In times when the global community is faced with growing challenges, it is more important than ever to rely on the power of science. Only through fact-based action can we work together to find solutions to the big questions of our time. ⚖️ We invite you to step out of your echo chamber, challenge your preconceptions and embrace new perspectives. Our lively programme of events and exhibitions explores the intersections between disciplines to bring diverse viewpoints together and nurture a deeper understanding of our world. 🤝 In collaboration with scientists, artists, and curious minds from around the globe, we’re creating space for dialogue and partnership to address today’s complex challenges. Join us to celebrate the vital role of science in strengthening a collaborative, cohesive, and informed society. 🙌 BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK 1–10 NOV 2024 #BerlinScienceWeek24 #FallingWalls #ScienceCommunity #CommonGround