In the face of major development issues in developing countries, agricultural research for development is increasingly being called upon to demonstrate its usefulness and its impact, particularly among donors and policy makers. To meet this legitimate requirement, CIRAD has developed the “ImpresS” (Impact of Research in the South) approach to document the contribution of research to changes in society and the mechanisms involved along the impact pathway.
This Perspective presents the major lessons learned from the application of this innovative and participatory approach to a collection of 13 ex post case studies, ie after the intervention of research and sometimes over the very long term. It draws the consequences for the practices of both researchers and donors.
To go beyond the impact promises made during the submission of research projects, which are often reduced to a purely rhetorical exercise, CIRAD aims to develop a "culture of impact" that will modify its research practices long term, to be more certain of generating impact on development.
via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://ift.tt/2si4W6a
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