This book draws on the work of thinkers and doers throughout the world who have grappled with the challenge of planning complex institutions, especially health systems and development projects.
The Knowledge Translation Toolkit provides a thorough overview of what knowledge translation (KT) is and how to use it most effectively to bridge the “know–do” gap between research, policy, practice, and people.
The workshop on which this volume is based represents one of the first formal activities of the "Canada–Latin America Initiative on Biotechnology, the Environment and Sustainable Development" (CamBioTec).
Although we have witnessed a steady growth in the provision of information services in developing countries, a number of fundamental questions remain unanswered.
Much has been written about the need to build local capacities in emergency and postemergency situations.
This book presents an assessment of HIV/AIDS communication tools aimed at the youth of eastern and southern Africa.
The Industrial Strategy Project was undertaken to investigate the reasons for South Africa's poor manufacturing performance over the past 20 years.
Better knowledge means better results. And participatory evaluation helps to mobilize local knowledge, together with outside expertise, to make development interventions more effective.
The end of the Cold War was to usher in a new era of international peace and security. Instead, new types of conflicts have emerged and the international community has had to react quickly.
Learning from Change provides an overview of the common themes and experiences in participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation across different institutions and sectors.