The role of research-based evidence in development policy processes
How does research contribute to policy? Based on theoretical and case study research over the last five years RAPID has developed a simple analytical framework to help researchers policy makers and practitioners use research-based evidence to achieve greater impact on policy and practice. More...

Improved knowledge management and learning
Effective use of information, knowledge and learning is central to this, but most of the research into KM and learning has been developed by and for the corporate sector. RAPID's theoretical work and case-studies has focused on Southern and Northern development agencies. More..

Communication and information systems
RAPID's work on communication aims to identify approaches that Southern and Northern researchers, practitioners and advocates can use to maximise their ability to influence policy. More...

Approaches to institutional capacity for policy for evidence-based policy
Work in this theme explores the skills and institutional processes development organisations need to translate research or field-level experience into effective strategies for policy influence. More...

RAPID Evaluations
RAPID conducts evaluations of the work of research-policy interventions, aiming to assess the quality, effectiveness, influence and sustainability of research-policy intervention, to improve such interventions and to help promote learning. More...