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.
For a reliable and objective assessment of social science research systems in developing countries, the Doing Research program constitutes a network of close partners including the global DR team at GDN, a network of National Focal Point Institutions (NFPs), scientific and technical Advisors, as well as a global group of advisors and funders.
The Doing Research Assessment is the methodology developed by GDN to study research systems, following its pilot in 11 countries. It includes three steps to analyze the factors that impact the social science research system in a given country or region, and will lead to several knowledge outputs and awareness raising efforts.