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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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Displaying 16 - 20 of 21Helpdesk Report: Technology to Promote Transparency around Land Acquisitions
Includes study objectives and context; technology briefing; projects capturing data around land acquisitions; key success factors and challenges; lessons learned from Congo Basin Projects.
Key reference material for social & gender issues linked to tackling deforestation
This reference list has been collated – as part of a HelpDesk enquiry that was undertaken by the Evidence on Demand team – to peer-review social and gender issues in a business case, relating to forests and climate change. Whilst not exhaustive, this list may act as a useful resource in the development of future business cases. References are divided into two main categories: 1.Gender issues and forestry Gender participation, empowerment and forests Gender research and sustainable forestry Gender mainstreaming Gender and agriculture Gender, climate change and forests
Large-scale land acquisitions and food security
DFID are looking to propose that the UK supports a package of measures to strengthen land transparency and ultimately governance. This work is of a high priority for DFID and the wider UK Government. Following further research on the evidence and internal discussions, DFID have identified a gap relating to two specific questions:
1. What are the impacts of large-scale land acquisitions (LSA) on local food insecurity and malnutrition levels?
2. Is there a difference in impacts whether investments are international or local?
Technology to promote transparency around land acquisitions
This short, desk-top study investigates and reviews how technology is being used in developing countries to promote transparency around land acquisitions. This includes reactive solutions to identify and highlight what land acquisitions have taken place and proactive solutions that promote and protect land rights from future land acquisitions.
Land and conflict in Sierra Leone: a rapid desk-based study
This paper is a desk-based study of land rights and conflict in Sierra Leone. It reviews post-2002 academic and grey literature. It addresses land ownership and rights within Sierra Leone, as well as exploring the concept of land ownership as a source or driver of conflict. It also reviews literature on the current land tenure system, and government stated policies.