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African researchers and decision-makers : building synergy for development / edited by Aboulaye Ndiaye

Published
Dakar, Senegal : Council for the Development of Social Sciences Research in Africa ; Ottawa, ON, Canada : International Development Research Centre, [2009]
Copyright Date
©2009
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvi, 80 pages).
Additional Creators
Ndiaye, Abdoulaye, 1949-, Codesria, and International Development Research Centre (Canada)
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Language Note
English.
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted online access
Contents
List of Boxes; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Foreword; Contributors; Introduction: Why Reflect on Synergy between Researchers and Decision-makers in West and Central Africa?; Chapter I: A Complex and Multifaceted Collaboration, Often Difficult to Implement; Chapter II: Experiences and Initiatives that Promote Collaboration between Researchers and Decision-makers; Chapter III: Recommendations to Improve Dialogue between Researchers and Decision-makers; Notes; References.
Summary
For the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its partners, the link between research and policy is of paramount importance in their goal to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions in developing countries. Collaboration between researchers and decision-makers, however, is complex, multifaceted, and often difficult to implement. Further, research is very often designed and carried out without regard for its potential users or beneficiaries. How should research agendas be developed? What is the role of the private sector in developing research? Which actors are invo.
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ISBN
9781552504642 (electronic bk.)
1552504646 (electronic bk.)
2869782608
9782869782600
1282466372
9781282466371
1282901249
9781282901247
2869783418
9782869783416
9786612466373
6612466375
9786612901249
6612901241
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-80).
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