This week, CommsConsult has been part of a global group of research uptake professionals who attended the first ever Res Up Meet Up at the Southern Sun Mayfair in Nairobi Kenya. With close to 150 participants in attendance, the meeting … Continued
In the first of our quick Q&As we grab a cup of something hot and have a chat with Andrew Clappison, M&E specialist and Research to Action Pioneer. If you could be a colour what would it be and why? … Continued
So where did last year take us? It’s nice to take time in January to look back through all the photos gathered here and there throughout the past year. Here is our digital photo album of 2014, providing a whirlwind … Continued
Last week saw the meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in Peru. The event followed the release last month of the Synthesis Report, which provides the most comprehensive assessment of climate change ever undertaken- bringing together the … Continued
It’s important to explore different ways of telling a story. At CommsConsult we often use the online tool Prezi to create interesting and dynamic visual aids for learning or presentations. This photo blog is an experiment in visual storytelling and … Continued
Last month CommsConsult was very excited to hear that Kailash Satyarthi had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside Malala Yousafzay. Satyarthi is the founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), a children’s rights organisation which works in India to eradicate … Continued
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This week R2A is full of the perks and pitfalls of the Policy Brief. Policy Brief Week runs from October the 27th to the 31st and is providing a wealth of tips and tricks around actionable recommendations, infographics and how … Continued
As part of our efforts to keep up with the trends in strategic communication, my wonderful organisation allowed me the pleasure of spending 3 fantastic days in beautiful Nairobi, Kenya for the first ever Net-Map Training held in Africa. Hosted … Continued
There are many (brilliant and essential) initiatives around better linking academic research and policy such as 3ie*, DRUSSA and Research Impact. However it is not just research-generated ‘knowledge’ that does and should inform development policy. According to Harry Jones et … Continued