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Practical tools to improve skills and capacities
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  • RAPID believes that one of the most effective ways of linking research, policy and practice in the development sector is to use the findings of our research and practical experience to develop new competencies and skills. Our focus is on developing the capacities of researchers, civil society organisations, donors and governments in the following areas:

    Competencies

    • Strategic planning for evidence-based policy influencing
    • Learning-oriented management of research and policy influencing programmes
    • Research and research communications
    • Collaboration and networking
    • Monitoring, evaluation and learning

    Skills

    • Programme and project management
    • Communication
    • Networking and network facilitation
    • Political analysis and mapping

    RAPID has developed a range of toolkits, tools and resources that can help assist policy entrepreneurs throughout the policy process.

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