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Evidence on Demand was a resource service providing high-quality information in the fields of climate, environment, infrastructure, and livelihoods. The information hub provided access to a broad range of documents, learning resources and technical expertise. One of the key functions of the service was to assist U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) advisers and the wider international development community in making informed, evidence-based decisions. The expert team behind Evidence on Demand was co-led with IMC Worldwide Ltd in a joint venture.
Sample Activities
- Provided support to DFID via quality-assured learning products and services such as topic guides, training support and e-learning, quarterly e-bulletins, development of structured professional development materials, and a shared document library.
- Developed and maintained a HelpDesk Facility to provide DFID with rapid access to high-quality evidence and knowledge products such as document searches, synthesis of reviews, literature reviews, briefing notes, preparation of technical specifications, and short expert reviews.
- Engaged high-quality expertise to undertake studies or new research, provided assistance with programme development, and supported DFID with additional expertise on complex issues.
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- HelpDesk service handled up to 80 requests per year.
- Successfully elicited regular contributions from top academics and people on the front line of development work.
- Launched website feature “Talking Point,” which provides a space for expert comment and opinion on issues surrounding climate, environment, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
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Resources
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Anjali Nayar and Hawa Essuman profile the life of Liberian activist Silas Siakor, a tireless crusader against illegal logging and a symbol of resistance for a new generation.
Irrigation infrastructure for sustainable and improved agricultural productivity. Topic Guide
Irrigation infrastructure for sustainable and improved agricultural productivity. Topic Guide
Topic Guide: Climate change, food security and agriculture
This Topic Guide addresses the threat that climate change poses to food security and poverty reduction achievements. The peer-reviewed guide explains how programming around climate-smart agriculture can help adapt and build resilience to climate change – at the same time stimulating economic growth and poverty reduction in the agricultural sector.
Legitimate land tenure and property rights: fostering compliance and development outcomes Rapid Evidence Assessment
Growing populations and economic change resulting from globalisation and climate change are increasing pressure on land, particularly in urbanising countries. This exposes many of those occupying and using land, particularly the poor and women, to risks resulting from tenure insecurity. Customary practices in land management are giving way to market-based statutory systems of land tenure.