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Learning about Theories of Change for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Uptake
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Authors/contributors
- Barnett, Chris (Author)
- Gregorowski, Robbie (Author)
Title
Learning about Theories of Change for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Uptake
Abstract
This paper captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface. The literature in this area highlights much of the complexity inherent in the policymaking process, as well as the challenges around finding meaningful ways to measure research uptake. As a tool, ‘theories of change’ offers much, but the paper argues that the very complexity and dynamism of the research-to-policy process means that any theory of change will be inadequate in this context. Therefore, rather than overcomplicating a static depiction of change at the start (to be evaluated at the end), incentives need to be in place to regularly collect evidence around the theory, test it periodically, and then reflect and reconsider its relevance and assumptions.
Report Number
14
Series Title
IDS Practice Paper In Brief
Place
Brighton
Institution
IDS
Date
2013-10-01
Language
en
Accessed
20/12/2021, 12:47
Library Catalogue
opendocs.ids.ac.uk
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Readers are encouraged to quote and reproduce material from issues of Practice Papers In Briefs in their own publications. In return, IDS requests due acknowledgement and quotes to be referenced as above.
Extra
Accepted: 2013-10-01T11:27:00Z
Citation
Barnett, C., & Gregorowski, R. (2013). Learning about Theories of Change for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Uptake (No. 14; IDS Practice Paper In Brief). IDS. https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/20.500.12413/2995
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