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David Walker

Research Officer 2/ Programme Officer, Social Development

Social Development specialist, with particular experience in gender and child poverty/vulnerability analysis methodologies (inc. child protection), risk reduction, policy processes (analysis, drivers of change, political economy) and corresponding qualitative/participatory research methods – including systematic reviews and adaptions. Additional research interest in linking evidence to policy. Over 8 years’ experience with NGOs and research institutions, with fieldwork in South Africa, Uganda and Thailand and geographic specialities on Sub-Saharan and Southern Africa. Co-author of the Policy Press publication ‘Knowledge, Policy and Power in International Development: A practical guide’ (2012).

Outputs

Final report of the external evaluation of the Think Tank Initiative

Publication - Research reports and studies - 22 September 2013

John Young, Volker Hauke, Paul Engel

A major mid-term evaluation of the Think Tanks Initiative, a multi-donor programme dedicated to strengthening the capacity of independent policy research organisations in the developing world.

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Adapting systematic reviews for social research in international development: a case study on child protection

Publication - Discussion papers - 14 June 2013

ODI Background Notes

David Walker, Gina Bergh, Ella Page and Maren Duvendack

This paper discusses lessons from an ‘adapted systematic review’ on the links between approaches on child protection and income poverty, and assesses the broader implications for different actors in the international development community.

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Painting by numbers: how does the post-2015 High-Level Panel score on child protection?

Opinion - Articles and blogs - 3 June 2013

Last week, the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda released its recommendations to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Knowledge, policy and power in international development: a practical framework for improving policy

Publication - Discussion papers - 21 January 2013

ODI Background Notes

Harry Jones, Nicola Jones, Louise Shaxson and David Walker

This ODI Background Note explains how to incorporate an analysis of the dynamics around knowledge, policy and power (KPP) in order to improve the content, process and inclusivity of policy-making.

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Providing practical guidance for in-country programming: the value of analysing knowledge, policy and power

Publication - Discussion papers - 16 January 2013

ODI Background Notes

Harry Jones, Nicola Jones, Louise Shaxson and David Walker

This ODI Background Note argues that in-country programming decisions should incorporate an analysis of the dynamics around knowledge, policy and power (KPP) to improve their effectiveness and value for money.

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