[kictanet] New IDRC Book: Knowledge to Policy

[Akich Kwach]

Hi Edith,

The book looks interesting and a must read for some of us. Could I request 
for a hard copy from your offices? How much is the book if for sale? Thanks 
for sharing the update.

Regards,

Akich Kwach

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From: "Edith Adera" <eadera at idrc.or.ke>
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Subject: [kictanet] New IDRC Book: Knowledge to Policy


> Colleagues,
>
> You might find this book of interest given that KICTANET mainly focusses 
> on influencing policy and practice. The book is entitled "Knowledge to 
> Policy: Making the Most of Development Research" copublished by Sage and 
> IDRC, and authored by Fred Carden. It's avialble in print and online at 
> http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-135779-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
>
> Book Brief
>
> Does research influence public policy and decision-making and, if so, how? 
> This book is the most recent to address this question, investigating the 
> effects of research in the field of international development. It starts 
> from a sophisticated understanding about how research influences public 
> policy and decision-making. It shows how research can contribute to better 
> governance in at least three ways: by encouraging open inquiry and debate, 
> by empowering people with the knowledge to hold governments accountable, 
> and by enlarging the array of policy options and solutions available to 
> the policy process.
>
> Edith
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