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   A guide for planning and strategy development in the face of complexity

   Publication - Discussion papers - 19 March 2013

   Richard Hummelbrunner and Harry Jones

   Does complexity make planning an irrelevant exercise? While it is true that complex situations require a greater focus on learning and adaptation, this does not render planning irrelevant. This background note is a guide, explaining how planning and strategy development can be carried out despite complexity.

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

   Publication - Discussion papers - 21 January 2013

   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

   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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4. Introduction to the Mwananchi Programme in Sierra Leone

   Publication - Films and videos - 10 January 2013

   Leh Wi Tok is the Mwananchi programme in Sierra Leone, focusing on creating constructive dialogue between marginalised groups and their representatives. This video introduces the programme using voices from our partners.

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5. Expanding our understanding of K*: concept paper and case studies

   Publication - Research reports and studies - 26 October 2012

   Louise Shaxson et al

   This short paper represents the beginning of a process to elucidate the core principles shared by K* component functions and processes. Furthermore, it suggests an overarching framework for thinking about K*, which will make sharing approaches and lessons learned easier.

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   RAPID outcome assessment

   Publication - Toolkits - 28 September 2012

   The RAPID Outcome Assessment (ROA) provides a learning methodology to assess and map the contribution of a project’s actions on a particular change in policy or the policy environment. It is a flexible and visual tool that can be used in conjunction with other evaluation tools and methods.

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7. The benefits and challenges of using systematic reviews in international development research

   Publication - Journal articles or issues - 17 September 2012

   Richard Mallett, Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Rachel Slater and Maren Duvendack

   This article offers critical reflections on the use of systematic reviews in the field of international development, drawing on the authors' shared experience of conducting a number of their own systematic reviews.

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8. Assessing ‘what works’ in international development: meta-analysis for sophisticated dummies

   Publication - Journal articles or issues - 17 September 2012

   Maren Duvendack, Jorge Garcia Hombrados, Richard Palmer-Jones & Hugh Waddington

   Systematic reviews and meta-analysis are forms of research synthesis that combine studies of adequate methodological quality to produce more convincing conclusions. This article discusses assessing the risk of bias for meta-analysis using diverse case studies.

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9. Deliberation, dialogue and debate: why researchers need to engage with others to address complex issues

   Publication - Journal articles or issues - 12 September 2012

   Ajoy Datta

   Ajoy Datta examines the growth in the use of complexity science to analyse policy issues and questions whether traditional methods of communicating research to policy makers are now inadequate.

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10. Stimulating demand for research evidence: what role for capacity-building?

    Publication - Journal articles or issues - 11 September 2012

    Kirsty Newman, Catherine Fisher and Louise Shaxson

    While supply of research information is important, it will only be used to inform policy if it is accessed, valued and understood by policymakers. This article discusses our understanding of demand for research from policymakers; the capacities which underlie it; and how these might be supported.

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