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Building Performing Social Science Research Systems in Developing Countries

The importance of social sciences for sustainable development cannot be understated: in its applied version, social science research offers solutions and recommendations to inform concrete action 

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The Dynamics of Social Research Production, Circulation and use in Bolivia, Paraguay and Peru: A Comparative Study

This research study seeks to provide insights into the working of social research production systems in developing countries, where research systems are weaker. 

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Wanting Knowledge: Social Science Research and the Demand Factor in a Low-Income Country – The Case of Niger

This paper examines the conditions for progressive change in the social science research environment in Niger

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About

This program mobilizes developing country researchers to produce contextualized knowledge on the issue of industrial policies.

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About

Doing Research is a unique GDN program that contributes to a better objective assessment of social science research systems in developing countries, to identify gaps that can be addressed through research policy.

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About

The Building Research Capacity in Least Developed Countries program supports research institutions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to strengthen their research and outreach skills in a sustainable manner.

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The Program

GDN is now aiming to scale up the Doing Research program to 40 countries. During this scale up, it is implementing the Doing Research Assessment in 3-5 countries as proof of concept. See details of the kick-off.  

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Teams

Find out about the research teams from the program.

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Teams

Under this program, GDN is partnering with four academic and research institutions based in three Least Developed Countries -- Bhutan, Cambodia and Ethiopia.

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Doing Research Assessment

Doing Research Assessment is the method used to assess the performance of a social science research system. The methodology is further detailed in the GDN working document on Doing Research Assessments.

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