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About the Programme

The DR programme systematically assesses how the characteristics of a national research system impact the capacity to produce, diffuse and use high-quality social science research.

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Doing Research's Global Reach

In the scale-up phase, Doing Research is actively working in Francophone Africa, Tunisia, Asia, and more recently, the South Pacific. 

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How We Work

The DR programme is implemented and developed through a network of Southern 'research on research' scholars spanning 30 countries (early 2021), and is growing.

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Doing Research Assessment Methodology

The Doing Research Assessment is the methodology developed by GDN to study the research system, after its pilot in 11 countries.

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Results and Impact

The programme produces knowledge on the performance of research systems and through a range of communication outputs and dissemination channels, releases original data. It also organises discussions and outreach initiatives that can be strategic to both international and national reforms in the global South.

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Structure and Funders

The Doing Research programme involves six interrelated groups: Global Team at GDN

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