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Case studies on effective cross-sector partnerships

Strengthening cross-sector partnerships requires relationship-building, trust and collaboration. Explore case studies detailing successes, challenges and lessons from past and ongoing academic–NGO research partnerships................

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Introducing the new research partnerships guide

...resource is an essential reference for academics, practitioners and their organisations to support them throughout the partnership process. Fostering cross-sector partnerships is a key objective of the RDI Network, and...

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Thinking differently about the private sector

...is not a requisite of private sector entities – we should be careful how we conceptualise and label what is a not a monolithic sector. The private sector has a...

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2020 UN & AUSTRALIA SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS FORUM

...will be expertly facilitated to focus on creation of sustainable cross-sector partnerships. If you are interested in finding out more about implementing the SDGs through partnerships, click here to purchase...

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Brisbane development community explores working better together

Last Monday, the RDI Network and the University of Queensland hosted an informal networking event which focused on the topic of cross-sector partnerships and collaboration. A packed house of academics...

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Event Support and Collaboration

...and discourse across the Australian development sector. Build a professional, sustainable, evolving network, championing, shaping and providing leadership in effective development research, evidence and practice, and cross-sectoral partnerships. Proposals can...

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About Us

...exists to lead, stimulate and support: Effective, ethical development research practice Cross-sector partnerships and linkages Uptake and use of evidence in policy and practice Our community is open to all...

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Cross-sector evidence grants: Successful projects announced!

The RDI Network and ACFID have collaborated to offer a series of cross-sector evidence grants to selected ACFID Communities of Practice (CoPs), advancing collaborative projects convening academic and practical expertise...

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SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

...of partnerships. Universities across Australia are increasingly appointing roles from business development to strategic partnerships that are instrumental in how Australia as a nation will respond to international priorities. By...

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Business Partnerships Platform Round 3: Applications now open

...partner with over 40 organisations to deliver shared value initiatives across Asia, Africa and the Indo-Pacific. BPP partnerships create scalable shared value partnerships that advance economic and social conditions in...

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EOI | Looking for RDI Network Committee Member (University Rep)

...effective policy and practice. Working in close partnership with the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the Network functions as a key cross-sectoral platform for shared learning and action in...

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Calling all research producers, translators and knowledge brokers!

Research Communications and Uptake: An open survey of practice in the international development sector You are invited to participate in an open survey of the international development sector on the...

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Deadline extended: Cross-sector evidence grants for ACFID CoPs

...for up to $10,000, and CoPs are invited to be propositional in how they use this funding to foster cross-sector collaboration across academia and practice. For more information, please download...

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How to collaborate with Pacific Churches: Our latest guide

The RDI Network is pleased to launch its latest publication in a series of resources supporting good practice in cross-sector partnerships for development. How to collaborate with Pacific Churches for...

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EOI | RDI Network Committee Member Opportunity (University Rep)

...The purpose of the RDI Committee is to provide strategic oversight and direction on activities undertaken by and through the RDI Network. It forms a respected cross-sector voice. The Committee...

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Unearthing research uptake: A survey for research users

Research Communications and Uptake: An open survey of research use in the international development sector As part of a long-term project to better understand pathways to impact for development research,...

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RDI Network Committee welcomes new academic representatives

...Land, Australia. I have engaged with the RDI Network in a number of ways in the past, and have experienced the value of the cross-sector connections which it facilitates. I...

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Building cross-sector networks: ACFID Conference reception at UNSW

...vision for cross-sector action towards the conference’s theme of Human Rights in the 21st Century. Thank you to all who attended and made it such a great evening! We look...

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Consultancy Opportunity | Sector Skills Development

...the sector’s skills in research communication, uptake and facilitation of research impact. Feedback from RDI members has also highlighted demand for skills development in these areas, across both smaller and...

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Partnering for Impact: Leveraging the private sector for sustainable development

...sector to join a networking afternoon, exploring the opportunities presented by engagement with the private sector. Harnessing innovation, accessing financing opportunities and increasing appetite for risk are only a few...

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Building networks for development impact: Melbourne

...practitioners of international development. The event will showcase successful cross-sector partnership examples, with speakers sharing their experience of partnerships including between: Plan International Australia and Monash University The Centre for...

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Research Partnerships

Each sector brings a different set of values, priorities, resources and competencies to a partnership. Explore resources and guides to drive better partnerships by finding common goals, setting out clear...............

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Disability Innovation Summit

...also means cross-sector partnerships to ignite an innovative, visionary approach for positive impact. Dynamic in it’s approach, the summit will focus on vision and opportunity, showcasing experiences and learnings across...............

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A year in the life: RDI Network

...practice; cross-sector partnerships and linkages; and uptake and use of evidence in policy and practice. This snapshot showcases the range of events, resources, collaborations and engagements which we have led,...

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Guidance on Research Partnerships

Each sector brings a different set of values, priorities, resources and competencies to a partnership. The challenge of any partnership is to bring these diverse contributions together, linked by a...

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RDI Network and La Trobe University partner for RDI Conference 2019

...Expressions of interest are now closed. About RDI Conference The RDI Conferences (formerly the ACFID University Network Conference) are the Network’s flagship series of cross-sector gatherings which have been running...

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We’re hiring a new Network Officer!

...Understanding of the link between research, evidence and development effectiveness issues in the aid and development sector in Australia (desirable). Demonstrable experience in supporting, managing, and reporting in multi-stakeholder partnerships...

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EOI | University Host for Research for Development Impact (RDI) Conference:

...development sector calendar. The aim of the RDI Conference is to provide a forum to explore cross-sector and transdisciplinary collaboration, discuss key emerging issues and debates in development, and strengthen...

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The big questions worth asking on international development

The question of whether aid and international development makes a difference is never far from peoples’ mind, within and outside the sector, sceptics and supporters alike. This question continues to...

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How the Sector Finds & Uses Evidence

What is the point of this document? The ‘Research Communication and Uptake Snapshot’ showcases how research findings are used in the Australian international development sector. There is a key focus...

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Decolonising Aid & Development

...this research report. Who is it meant for? This report is written for all Western (Global North) organisations across the development sector. Its discussion and inside perspective provide the necessary...

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Introduction to the Aid and Development Sector

...NGOs seeking more effective development outcomes. Network with colleagues from across the sector and connect with representatives from the ACFID Secretariat. This is an ideal workshop for new staff, Board...

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Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Development: Achieving SDG11

...Local Government’s for Sustainability (ICLEI) and University of Melbourne Enterprise Senior Fellow in Informed Cities Leanne Marshall – Shelter Advisor, Australian Red Cross and Co-Chair of the Australian Council for...

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Case Studies on Research Partnerships

The case studies below are sourced from across the Network and detail successes, challenges and lessons from past and ongoing academic–NGO research partnerships.

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Local leaders reflect at Pacific health workshop: We need to understand how international partnerships work

...Melanesia) want to learn from grass roots health workers and want to have partnerships with grassroots people. Chief Kekeubata explained, “This is different than before”. Mr Harrington, who is currently...

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Building networks for development impact: Sydney

...networking forum for researchers and practitioners of international development. The event will offer an opportunity to strengthen cross-sectoral partnerships and meet and greet like-minded individuals working in the sector. The...

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Partnering for Impact on Sustainable Development

RDI Network’s flagship conference will explore how cross-sector partnerships can advance impact towards sustainable development................

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Fostering partnerships in research for development

...networks. The afternoon will showcase a panel of sector experts, sharing their insights and experiences of partnering across sectors: Tess Newton Cain, TNC Pacific Consulting Celia Greening, CEO, Kyeema Foundation...

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Our Community

...and cross-sector collaboration Nominate yourself for a position as an RDI Network Committee Member. Our Committee is 14-members strong, meet 4-6 times a year, and are a diverse bunch representing...

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RDI Conference 2017: What did we learn?

...which partnerships across sectors and disciplines can flourish. The survey also surfaced interesting participant statistics: Over 80% of respondents indicated they made 5 or more new connections during the course...

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Our History

...Crawford at RDI Network launch, Feb 2016 A key contribution of the Network to the international development sector in Australia to date has been a series of cross-sector conferences, hosted...

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Racial Justice CoP

...Network, AVI and Open Government Partnerships, and has representation from many other agencies, private sector organisations and academic institutions. CONTACT US Sabene Gomes [email protected] Alan Wu [email protected] Whitney Yip [email protected]

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What is PSEAH?

...This includes ‘Guidance on assessing the risk of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment’. ‘Guidance on PSEAH Policy non compliance’ is currently being developed. ACFID has also developed a cross-sector plan...

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Locally-led development

Localisation in the humanitarian sector In the humanitarian sector, localisation involves strengthening the leadership of local authorities and the capacity of local civil society to address the needs of populations...

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Pathways through disruption: RDI Conference 2021

...recovery. Forging Pathways Through Collaboration and Partnerships Collaborating and learning for improved practice, and the implementation of sustainable development and emergency response. Pathways to Enhanced Climate Change Adaptation Towards sustainable...

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Research Communications & Uptake: Share your experience!

As part of a long-term project to improve research communication, translation and uptake into policy and practice across the development sector, the RDI Network is hosting a series of focus-group...

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Enhancing Research Use in International Development: An Action Research project

...sector, as well as opportunities for more effective research-policy-practice collaborations. What’s involved? Research advocates will be drawn from across approximately 12 organisations in the international development sector – including DFAT,...

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Cross-learning workshop for faith-based and secular ANGOs

...in Melbourne in August, the workshop will bring together representatives of secular and faith-based organisations for cross-learning and reflection. This workshop is the third and final stage in an action...

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Researcher relationships

...by being clear about the purposes of publications and putting them under the ‘auspices’ of the partnership. Read full articles Partnerships in Practice (Report, 120 min) Rethinking research partnerships (Journal...

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Tips & Tricks for Successful Co-Design

...Partnerships need to be collaborative filled with continuous reflection to make sure they are still in solidarity. Working in these partnerships allows each member to contribute to the work with...

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*EXTENDED* | Call for EOIs to join RDI Committee

...by and through the RDI Network. It forms a respected cross-sector voice with access to significant policy and practice fora and dialogues. A list of current Committee members can be...

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RDI Committee: Call for NGO representative nominees

...the Program driven by the RDI Network and its members. It forms a respected cross-sector voice in the international development sector in Australia, with access to significant policy and practice...

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RDI Committee: Call for University representative

...The RDI Committee provides a leadership and strategic oversight role for the Program driven by the RDI Network and its members. It forms a respected cross-sector voice in the international...

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AIDEX 2022 – The Global and Humanitarian Aid Event

...Agencies, the EU, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, local and international NGOs, government and the private sector. With the sector evolving in unprecedented ways and less than ten years...

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Development Studies Association of Australia launches

...an interdisciplinary field of research, researchers and scholars can be located across multiple schools and colleges at universities – making it challenging to build both intra-institutional and cross-institutional collaborations. Part...

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The fate of leadership which aspires to leave no-one behind

...individual leadership of single political parties will be insufficient in the absence of the collective leadership of broader cross-sector coalitions which bring public sector, private sector and non-governmental actors together....

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RDI Conferences

The RDI Conferences (formerly the ACFID University Network Conference) are the Network’s flagship series of cross-sector gatherings which have been running since 2009. The series is recognised as one of...

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5 Steps to Engagement & Impact

...for researchers and practitioners in the development sector. It is particularly helpful for those new to the sector, and for others who are wanting to maximise their impact. This includes...

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Keynote listeners report highlights from the 2017 Crawford Fund Conference

...also stressed the importance of partnerships between commercial sector and farmers for smallholder success, with interaction and communication key to this strategy. He stated that ‘we have been running a...

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Decolonising Research Methodogies

...is the responsibility of the Global North to challenge and explore alternative methods of ‘doing’ and ‘knowing’ in the sector. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has, in its own way,...

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EOI | 2021 RDI Conference Committee

...Committee. Background The RDI Conference is recognised as one of the key events in the Australian development sector calendar. Held every two years, it attracts engagement from a broad range...

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EOI – Research Communications and Uptake supplementary resources

...collated from existing thought leadership around Australia and internationally, including from outside the development sector. A large number of national and international resources currently exist to encourage researchers to think...

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The Symbiosis of Universal WASH and Gender Equality

...the Australian NGO sector working in this space is active and works collaboratively with governments around the world to achieve these dual and mutually reinforcing aims. The Australian Aid program...

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Sydney development community explores Australia’s SDGs commitments

...opportunities to strengthen cross-sectoral partnerships. The event struck a delicate balance between the technical and interpersonal. The first half of the afternoon was dedicated to discussion of Australia’s upcoming Voluntary...

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The 8th Asian Conference on Education & International Development

...in 2009, IAFOR events and platforms have brought people and ideas together to promote and celebrate interdisciplinary study and exchange. IAFOR continues to engage in many cross-sectoral projects across the...

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RDI Conference Photography Exhibition and Competition

You are invited to showcase stories of Partnerships for Impact by contributing the RDI Conference 2017 photography exhibition and competition taking place on June 13-14 at the University of Sydney....

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Developing Indigenous Partnerships

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Call for Expression of Interest: Committee Member

...of interest. Benefits to committee members and supporting institutions: Opportunities to expand the personal and professional cross-sector network of the member and their institution or organisation; Increased opportunities to interact...

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Looking for NGO Representative for the RDI Network Committee

...a respected cross-sector voice with access to significant policy and practice fora and dialogues. The Committee consists of representatives from both ACFID member NGOs and Australian affiliated universities and is...

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Social media

Social media can be harnessed to create partnerships, cross-sector impact, and to reach a wider audience. Photo by dole777 on Unsplash...

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Partnering for Impact: A reflection from Malaysia

...cross-sector development event. As a development studies lecturer and researcher myself, I must say that I benefited tremendously from this conference because every aspect and dimension of this conference are...

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Culturally Sensitive Practice & Inclusion

...to understanding both the challenges and opportunities for development. Culturally sensitive practice addresses root causes of development challenges, from within and through partnerships with individual leaders and organisations that are...

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New website showcases action towards the SDGs

...meet the 2030 target of the Goals, the website will be one of the critical elements needed to help Australian organisations seek cross-sector collaboration and scale up solutions to advance...

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Decolonising research

Decolonising knowledge is critical imperative in a development sector that typically gives prominence to voices of the Global North. Addressing power imbalances in research and knowledge production requires new attitudes...

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Pathways through disruption: RDI Conference 2021

...and innovations for the future of sustainable development and socio-economic recovery in the Pacific and Southeast Asia Regions. The conference is a flagship cross-sector series recognised as one of the...

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Pre-Conference Networking Reception

Join the RDI Network and the UNSW Institute for Global Development for an evening of cross-sector networking on 22 October, as we gear up for the ACFID National Conference. Enjoy...

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Building networks across sectors: Official pre-conference reception

Join the RDI Network and the UNSW Institute for Global Development for an evening of cross-sector networking on Monday 29 October, as we gear up for ACFID Conference 2018 (30-31...

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Recruitment | Network Coordinator for the RDI Network

...activities with sector-wide impact. About the role: As part of a small team, the Network Coordinator will report directly to the Network and Partnerships Manager and gain unparalleled access to...

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Online Networking | Evidence-based Practice: What’s Next?

...and budget lines. In policy, the Partnerships for Recovery is committed to “monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adaptation (MERLA),” but what does that actually mean? Join the International Development Contractors...

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EOI – Civil Society Engagement and Climate Change in the Pacific: infrastructure and the localisation agenda

The RDI Network is looking to engage a consultant(s) to collaboratively produce an internal working paper for DFAT and a broader public report for the sector. As part of the...

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RDI Committee welcomes its newest member

...leadership group, and look forward to the expertise she brings from her experience across multiple sectors. In welcoming Nanditha, we conducted a quick Q&A: How did you come to know...

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ACFID Conference 2017: Transformational Change and Development

...need to be on the front foot in world where the only constant in life is change. But how can the Australian development and humanitarian sector drive a broad movement...

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New features on the website!

...of sector events and professional development Utilise high-quality research on ethics in the development sector Understand the landscape of research communication and uptake; the opportunities, challenges and barriers And so...

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Online panel and discussion – Localising Research: Practical Insights

If knowledge is power, who gets to decide what is knowledge? There is no shortage of research in the development sector. Some countries could sink under the weight of research...

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Research Ethics & Practice

...the capacity of the international development sector in Australia and beyond through the provision of resources, case studies, training and tools for the use of you and your organisation or...

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Decolonisation 101

...for new knowledge to be discovered and generated. Build equitable partnerships Partnerships are beckoning for a level of equity. Participatory research methods provide opportunities to build skills and gain knowledge...

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GUIDE | Enhancing Research Impact in International Development (ERIID)

...research? Who will this research affect (negatively and positively)? Connect with locals and establish research partnerships Researchers and development practitioners should take their time to connect with the local community,...

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Co-designing research with stakeholders

Resources, guidance, and templates to use to create respectful partnership with key stakeholders including, NGOs, local community, INGOs, and funders. Strong, respectful partnerships are based on mutual understanding, shared goals,...

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Development organisation relationships

...75 min) Strengthening Network and Building Relationships (Blog; case studies, 30 min) Exploring Partnerships between Academia and Disabled Persons’ Organisations: Lessons Learned from Collaborative Research in Africa (online journal; 90...

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Co-designing research with stakeholders

Resources, guidance, and templates to use to create respectful partnership with key stakeholders including, NGOs, local community, INGOs, and funders. Strong, respectful partnerships are based on mutual understanding, shared goals,...

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Helen Clark to deliver keynote address at RDI Conference 2017

...a unique space to explore how partnerships across sectors can produce real impact. Find out more: view the exciting line-up of Conference speakers and download the draft Conference Program.  ...

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Workshop: A Toolkit for enhancing research impact in international development

...work, as well as to produce and communicate your own evidence for the use of others in the sector. The ERIID Toolkit is linked to the RDI Network five “Facilitators...

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Announcing the Academic-Practitioner Collaboration for Urban Shelter, South Pacific

Last month saw the launch of the Regional Studies Association Research Network on Academic-Practitioner Collaboration for Urban Shelter, South Pacific (APCUS-SP) at a cross-sector workshop in Melbourne. We are excited...

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Faith in the ACFID Code of Conduct? A Reflection Workshop

...and sexual orientation. In May, the Sexual Rights in Development Community of Practice was awarded one of three cross-sector evidence grants offered by RDI Network and ACFID, to undertake an...

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Decolonised research methods

Decolonising knowledge is critical imperative in a development sector that typically gives prominence to voices of the Global North. Addressing power imbalances in research and knowledge production requires new attitudes...

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ICDUSHRA 2020: 14. International Conference on Development, Urban Space, and Human Rights in Asia

...excellent opportunity for networking and cross-sector collaboration. Call for Contributions You are encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and e-posters....

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5 Types of Designers – Which one do you need?

...sector, there are many types of designers – all with strengths in their own area of design. Generally, there is no cross-over in specialties, even if some skill sets or...

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Global Studies Consortium Conference

...inaction and indifference leave the world teetering on the brink? This cross-sector conference calls for scholars, students, advocates and community members to join with a keen interest in debating the...

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Seminar: Diaspora market shapers and business builders furthering the SDGs

Join the Diaspora Learning Network in Melbourne to explore the topic 'Diaspora market shapers and business builders furthering the SDGs' in this interactive, cross-sector seminar................

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Australia reports progress towards Agenda 2030

...with Government and its agencies, but also requires the active engagement of the private sector, civil society and academic sectors. It showcases examples of action from across all of these...

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Building the case for working together: Development Bulletin 79

...and sharing ideas across sectors, organisations and borders. The overwhelming majority of the papers are co-authored, and represent research collaborations between NGOs, within universities, or across universities and NGOs. The...

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RDI Network Member, Lisa Denney featured on DevPolicy Blog

...like-minded academics, researchers, practitioners, and students. The aim of this is to promote the use of evidence and research into practice. We hope that by building partnerships with Australian universities...

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Consultancy Opportunity | The Future of International Development

...the rise of the private sector, climate change, growing instability, trust in institutions and renewed calls for genuine localisation processes, as examples. Against this backdrop, the RDI Network’s 2020 Development...

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RDI Committee welcomes new NGO representative

...the international development sector which will see him bring unique perspectives to the strategic leadership body of the Network. The RDI Network is thankful for the support of ChildFund Australia...

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Networking & Development Bulletin Launch

Following on from our successful RDI Conference, we would like to invite fellow advocates, activists, sector leaders and international development practitioners for a networking night. Join us for tapas and...

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Research Communication and Uptake: A Snapshot of Practice

...and taken up in policy and practice, within the Australian-based development sector. The RDI Network and Coffey International Development produced the Snapshot with input from a steering group, DFAT, and...

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What are Impact Evaluations?

...are tendencies in the aid sector to downplay mistakes and poor results, as well as policy driven research, and evaluations focused on accountability that serve a managerial function. Evidence-use also...

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Training

The RDI Network provides training to individuals and organisations in the Australian international development sector. Here you can find a free online modules for individuals (Ethical Starter Kit) and more...

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Approval Processes

Research and evaluation within the international development sector are undertaken by a diverse range of researchers including academics, independent practitioners and NGO staff members. The RDI Network developed various guides...

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A New Era: Updating the Ethical Principles and Guidelines

...to both the participants and the researcher due to the shift from evidence generation in-person to remote methods. Research and evaluation activities across the international development sector have been and...

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EOI | Development Futures Workshop Series

...the private sector, climate change, growing instability, trust in institutions and renewed calls for genuine localisation processes. We understand that development and humanitarian practice do not take place in a...

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What’s your score?   

...for Development (SORD). The SORD provides a mechanism for structured self-reflection. The exercise asks representatives to assess and mark their organisational environment for research use and production across six domains;...

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Networking Online | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

...and practitioners from across the development sector to join in a panel session and networking evening online via Zoom. Celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on...

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Learning from activist-scholars

...University to run the event. We wanted to know how students could become active agents in the development sector for effective leadership? How do individual values influence leadership practices? And...

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Microfinance: problems, critiques, solutions

Microfinance and finacial inclusion programs have become central to both international aid and local community development programs for a number of decades. Featuring two international experts from the sector, Dr...

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Leadership for inclusive development: reflections from Indonesia

...not confined by sector, or issue or field, but leadership has been a common thread across a range of topics— nutrition, reproductive freedom and women in leadership. There are some...

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Opportunity: Research communications and uptake

...initiative to support researchers in the sector to improve their skills in research communications and engagement, towards greater uptake and impact of research. The Network is currently calling for a...

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Implementing the SDGs: Applying Collaborative Approaches and Systems Thinking

...staff and strategic thinkers who are tasked with delivering on transformational change around complex problems, including the SDGs across multiple goals. Registration requires the submission of a short expression of...

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RDI Committee: Call for NGO representative nominees

Are you an experienced NGO practitioner committed to evidence-based programming? Do you like to work collaboratively and want to contribute to initiatives with sector-wide impact? The RDI Network is currently...

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RDI Committee welcomes two new NGO representatives

...their demonstrated experience bridging the academic-practice sectoral divide, as well as their commitment to advancing the role of evidence in development policy and practice. Dr Sumera Jabeen, Senior Evidence and...

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ACFID National Conference 2019

...an opportunity to harness diverse perspectives from the global south as well as voices from outside the sector on adapting to the opportunities and challenges presented by shifts in the...

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Technologies of Bordering: creating, contesting and resisting borders conference

...absence of documents such as passports, permits and identity cards control the movement of people across borders as do security and surveillance technologies like gamma ray scanners that can reveal...

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Summary: Principles and guidelines

...Guidelines were produced by ACFID and the RDI Network and are based on national and international principles for conducting ethical research with human participants. They also extend to cross cultural...

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M&E in the age of the COVID-19 Pandemic

...Fellow, Department of Human-Centred Computing, Monash University (11 mins, video) Perspectives from Veronica Bell, Head of International Technical Services, Australian Red Cross (15 mins, video) Perspectives from Audra Blanchfield, Safe...

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Weathering the ‘Perfect Storm’ – Addressing the Agriculture, Energy, Water, Climate Change Nexus

...threaten to unleash public unrest, cross-border conflicts and mass migration as people fled from the worst-affected regions. Now, 10 years on, the conference will examine the available evidence as to...

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Engaging Health workshop held in Fiji

...fellow researchers and academics from the Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and local health officials. The presentations for the five research themes demonstrated critical, cross cutting issues in the Pacific. Workshop...

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PNG Update – PNG after the Elections

...development Facilitating broad and cross-sectoral economic development and employment Governance and the political economy of development Infrastructure improvement and strategies for economic competitiveness For further information, visit the DevPolicy website....

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PNG IMPACT: Research – Innovation – Society

...be presented from a diversity of perspectives, with ample time dedicated to dialogue and networking. PNG IMPACT will: Showcase a cross-selection of active research projects, across the sciences, social sciences...

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Urbanisation and its impacts: where is the evidence?

...Asia and the Pacific. As an issue which inherently crosses the traditional boundaries of aid programming sectors, the experience, knowledge and relationships from a range of geographic and sectoral areas...

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The value of Development Studies to Asian Studies – and vice versa

...panels. This cross-fertilization of ideas and understandings was exactly what this conference aimed to achieve, and is certainly what I got out of it. My thanks to all the Development...

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Diasporas in Action: Working together for peace, development and humanitarian response

...ultimate aim of the conference is to enhance understandings of diaspora engagement and improve partnerships between diasporas and donors, international organisations and affected communities with the overall goal of improved...

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Launch: Melbourne Children’s Global Health

...improve child and adolescent health in disadvantaged populations globally through partnerships in research, public health, education and advocacy. It will be followed by a full-day seminar program celebrating the substantial...

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2022 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

...forward-looking actions and partnerships by countries and all relevant stakeholders that can help recover from the pandemic and accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda. The Partnership Forum will be held...

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RDI Conference 2017: Call for submissions open

...bring together expert researchers and practitioners of international development to explore how partnerships across diverse sectors can magnify impact towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You are invited to...

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Pacific Health Governance Research Network: Workshop Two

...University of Queensland, at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, Fiji. The PHGRN is building a network to create spaces for research partnerships between Pacific researchers and stakeholders, and Australian...

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Program released for RDI Conference 2019

...look at leadership in the tropics, Pacific-led development, and the role of knowledge partnerships. There are also a range of side events; including the Communications for Development Roundtable Leading Inclusive...

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Webinar Series: Principles of disability-inclusive development

...misconceptions and assumptions about people with disabilities. The key role of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) within development. Discussions and advice on supporting ethical partnerships for research. Book here – we...

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Launch Event: Partnering for Impact on Sustainable Development

Join us to launch Development Bulletin 79, featuring papers showcasing partnerships for research in development from the RDI Conference 2017...............

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Pacific Health Governance Workshop: Knowledge translation for SDG implementation

...designed to broker networks and partnerships for research and innovation for health in the region. Theme 1: Health and security and the region Theme 2: Health systems and universal health...

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Webinar Series: Best-practice across the research cycle

...in this series. Guests to include Helen Fernandez from TEAR Australia. More guests to be announced. Best-practice across the research cycle Detailing the key steps and processes for ethically involving...

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New Melbourne-based alliance takes on indigenous health inequality globally

...John Brumby AO said that the first 10 foundation organisations share a commitment to create partnerships across sectors and silos. The RDI Network looks forward to keeping in touch with...

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RDI Conference 2017: Registrations now open

...and solidarity, to be held on 13-14 June 2017 in Sydney. Through a dynamic two-day program, researchers and practitioners of international development will come together to explore how partnerships across...............

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Media Release: Helen Clark delivers keynote address at RDI Confereence 2017

...nor responsive and does not reach all corners of the land; and an absence of the rule of law.” Clark said forging deeper partnerships was required between developed and developing...

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The RDI Committee

...The RDI Committee is supported by a small secretariat hosted by the Australian Council of International Development (ACFID). Ilona Hamilton Acting RDI Network and Partnerships Manager Whitney Yip Communications Coordinator...

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10 Ways for Engagement

...between vulnerable groups and people, and evidence. In research, minority groups can be neglected and further marginalised. Fill these gaps through an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach. Creates partnerships for these...

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Oceania Connect Regional Conference 2020 | 27-30 October | Virtual Event

...achieve the SDGs 2030. This 4-day conference will address challenges particularly how to create transformative partnerships, shift power dynamics and drive the localisation of development across the region. The event...

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Disability Inclusion 101

...projects to address gaps to their inclusion, building staff capacity on disability inclusion, and partnerships for implementing the disability inclusion agenda. Disability inclusion applies to communications in all its forms...

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Ethics during a global pandemic

...training and online platforms, including capacity development for local researchers. The pandemic has also provided further impetus for international development to shift to more equitable partnerships, the localization of development,...

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Intersectionality 101

...overlooked and left behind by development interventions. Rather than blanket responses, intersectional approaches can inform more effective interventions. Such as enabling partnerships and coalition-building because they are concerned with dismantling...

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Resources for Un-Knowing

...Fair partnerships, genuine localisation and agency to local communities across all levels of development and management in disasters is what NEAR upholds as their goal and mission. Development with a...

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Climate & environmental inclusion

...accordingly, and forming partnerships with governments, business and NGOs. Read the full articles: Inclusive climate action: an emerging perspective (Report, 508 KB, 15 mins) Climate change, social justice: Making the...

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Policymaker relationships

...(Blog, 5 min) Exploring research-policy partnerships in international development (Special journal, X min) So you want to change policy? (Blog, 5 min) What can you do when policymakers ignore evidence?...

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Engaging stakeholders

...a rise in research partnerships, co-designed or co-produced research and embedding of research processes in development programming approaches. Effective stakeholder engagement is a key skill that enables research use and...

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Evidence-Based Practice: What’s Next?

...current DFAT policy, Partnerships for Recovery, states that it is committed to “monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adaptation (MERLA).” What does that actually mean? Download the event notes of event...

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Join a discussion on research communications and uptake at ACFID Conference

...peers from across the sector as we unpack this topical subject. No prior knowledge required! Venue: The Chamber room, Hawthorn Arts Centre. You will also find the RDI Network in...

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Leadership for Inclusive Development: RDI Conference 2019

...development practitioners, academics, students, consultants and private sector representatives a unique opportunity to hear from thought leaders, interrogate ideas, share practice and explore collaboration across sectors. You can find out...

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Australasian Aid Conference 2019

On 19-20 February, the 2019 Australasian Aid Conference will bring together researchers from across Australia, the Pacific, Asia and beyond who are working on aid and international development policy to...

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Pedagogy in Practice: How we teach (and learn) in Development Studies

On 22-24 June, scholars and practitioners from across Australia and New Zealand came together at Murdoch University for the second annual Development Studies Pedagogy symposium. Through roundtable discussions, group and...

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Researchers and practitioners build their ethical fitness

...a highly interactive training session offered by the RDI Network to build capacity within the sector to tackle some of the most difficult ethical considerations associated with conducting research or...

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ACFID Conference 2018: Human Rights in the 21st Century

...members to dive deeper into a chosen theme. This year, ACFID National Conference will explore how the Australian development and humanitarian sector can apply human rights approaches in the light...

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2018 Pacific Update

...Social policy, health and education Financial inclusion Economic management and public sector reform Infrastructure management and development Foreign aid and climate financing Political economy of development Find all the latest...

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Consultancy opportunity: Research communications and uptake – snapshot of practice

The RDI Network is currently seeking expressions of interest (EoIs) from qualified consultants or consultancy teams to produce a robust sector snapshot of the practice of research communications and uptake...

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Ten years of the Developmental Leadership Program: research into practice

Join the Developmental Leadership Program in Melbourne to explore their research on some of the biggest questions facing the contemporary development sector................

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Privacy Policy

...database of expertise in the international development sector. Research: to conduct and/or fund research into the causes of aid and development Marketing: to communicate with you about opportunities, services, campaigns...

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Australasian Aid Conference 2018

...conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from across Australia, the Pacific, Asia and beyond who are working on aid and international development policy to share insights, promote collaboration, and...

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New Visions for International Development Education

...of development. This analysis was well complemented by the discussion of Dr. Engel, who mapped the various development studies programs across Australian universities and gave attention to their various structures...

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Winners Announced: RDI Conference Photography Exhibition

...range of organisations across diverse organisations in the international development sector. This exhibition was made possible by the generous support of AgImpact, who specialise in the implementation of digital data...

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Rethinking Development Pedagogy and Practice: New Visions for Global Development

...institutions and development policy sector organisations? CONVENORS Dr Kearrin Sims College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University Associate Professor Lisa Law College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University...

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Case Studies for Ethical Research Practice

...the sector. Find below a series of case studies sourced as part of the Network’s development of the Principles and Guidelines for Ethical Research and Evaluation in Development. If you...

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Effective and Ethical Research and Evaluation

...the capacity of the international development sector in Australia and beyond through the provision of resources, case studies, training and tools for the use of you and your organisation or...

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How Change Happens in a post-data world

...of their silos and learn across sectors. Duncan adapted the idea of the ‘post-truth’ era by contending that in reality, we are entering a post-data’ world, where evidence and research...

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Building social movements through Feminist Participatory Action Research: June update

...findings across the sector. Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR) is a methodology for supporting marginalised women to demand their rights and bring about structural change. FPAR combines research, gender justice...

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Ethical practices in research and evaluation

Guidelines and training modules for individuals and organisations. Includes a section with case studies of ethical practice. This resource is designed to enhance the sector's capacity to undertake effective and...............

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Australasian Aid Conference 2017

...to bring together researchers from across Australia, the Pacific, Asia and beyond who are working on aid and international development policy to share insights, promote collaboration, and help develop the...

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Consultancy opportunity: Toolkit for improving impact

...the way research evidence informs development policy, practice and discourse in the Australian development sector. This work builds on existing work done by the Network in two key projects, the...

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Two new publications for the new year

...Agenda. This working paper was developed through a collaborative effort of a steering group, some amazing expert advisory members from across the sector, as well as the writers Pamela Sitko...

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Urbanisation in the Pacific and Asia

Working in partnership with ACFID and DFAT, the Network identifies emerging development issues and investigates its place in the Australian development sector. These reports provide recommendations, guidance and perspectives from...............

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5th Pacific Urban Forum

...urban stakeholders such as policy makers from national and local governments, non governmental and community-based organizations, relevant development partners, academia, private sector, professionals and individuals. For more information visit: www.fukuoka.unhabitat.org/info/news/puf.html...

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What does research uptake look like?

Research uptake is a nebulous term and definitions can vary wildly throughout the sector. A shared understanding of uptake is needed to effectively evaluate research and the areas in which...

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Case Studies for Ethical Research Practice

...the sector. Find below a series of case studies sourced as part of the Network’s development of the Principles and Guidelines for Ethical Research and Evaluation in Development. If you...

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Effective and Ethical Research and Evaluation

...the capacity of the international development sector in Australia and beyond through the provision of resources, case studies, training and tools for the use of you and your organisation or...

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Shifting the Power in International Development

Development and humanitarian aid has its roots in colonisation. To move towards locally-led development, the sector needs to address that power is both, central to understanding and addressing development challenges,...

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RDI Network Ethics Training

The RDI Network provides training to individuals and organisations in the Australian international development sector................

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Summary: PSEAH Guidance

...appropriate. The guide also describes the key elements of a PSEAH Policy, including aspects related to the development sector, and how to tailor the policies to an organisation. This includes:...

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Why ethics matters in International Development

Development and humanitarian aid deals with many different forms of power disparities and vulnerable groups of people. Ethics, in the development sector, is a framework for respectful and meaningful development...

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Development Practice Committee (DPC)

The ACFID Development Practice Committee (DPC) is an expert advisory group where learning and development practitioners from the not-for-profit sector...............

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How to use visuals effectively

...non-technical audience or people outside the discipline or sector. These people could be funders, policymakers, or even local community leaders. Visuals may not always be the right approach to an...

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Enhancing Research Impact in International Development: A Practical Guide for Practitioners and Researchers

...in sector to maximise the research impact of a project. It outlines tools and strategies to promote a research project’s outputs and outcomes, and to encourage research uptake and research...

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Including LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse peoples

Understanding the challenges will help create a more inclusive international development sector to ensure the rights and needs of LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse people................

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Opportunity: Supporting research communication resources

...outside the development sector, and be presented online in a new user-friendly database. Following the development of the snapshot which explored what already exists and produced recommendations the case studies...

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International Women’s Day 2021: Women in Leadership 

...women who work in the sector providing advice, guidance and inspiration to their counterparts globally. The event will host speakers who will share their experience, knowledge and reflections on the...

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Evaluating Public Health Interventions using epidemiological and economic methods

...data can be structured and analysed to evaluate health sector inventions using methods from epidemiology and economics. Outputs of such modelling include the quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained or disability-adjusted...

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EVIDENCE AND IMPLEMENTATION SUMMIT VIRTUAL SERIES 2020: WEBINAR FOUR

...the role of evidence and implementation in innovation, particularly innovation catalysed and supported by the foundation sector. The social innovation community often looks to the new, identifying potentially catalytic ideas....

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Co-producing & Evidencing Impact Webinar

One of RDI Network’s core objective’s is to increase the skills of the development sector to capture the impact of research, evaluations and programming. In fact, the Network commissioned a...

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COVID-19 Resources

...is important to remind ourselves that it is essential to be prepared and well informed about what is and what is to come. The development sector has been acutely affected...

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OPINION: The Importance of Civil Societies for Inclusive, Ethical and Sustainable Development Projects

...and community groups. These groups, also known as ‘grassroots’ organisations or networks, allow for individuals to voluntarily organise outside of the state and the private sector, and to form support...

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National Volunteering Conference 2020

...the diversity of the volunteering sector and harness its power to address some of the most significant issues faced by our society. Delegates will be inspired to learn, collaborate and...

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EOI – Research Comms Learning Framework & Module(s)

...policies and programming. The RDI Network recently released a 2018 report, Research Communication and Uptake Snaphot, which identified the skills, capacity, practice, barriers and enablers that exist in the sector...

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Action Research Project brings advocates together to improve research in international development

...Praxis Consultants, together constituting the facilitation team. Research advocates have been drawn from across the international development sector. Participating organisations identified three individual research advocates (at middle to senior levels...

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What it’s like to be a (consenting) lab-rat: using research in aid and development

...profile and use of evidence and research in designing, implementing and reviewing aid programs and policy. What struck us most was that we all – NGO, government, private sector, university...

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