This document provides guidance on the integration of gender and diversity considerations into applied research in economics focusing on countries in which the informal sector is predominant. It draws inspiration […]
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Learnings
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Story of change
Collective action to support family farming in Colombia
Summary The Covid-19 pandemic has hit small-scale farmers, particularly women, very hard in Latin America. RIMISP – Latin American Center for Rural Development – has been conducting participatory research to […]
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Synthesis report
The socioeconomic impact of Covid-19 in low- and middle-income countries: A synthesis of learning from the Covid-19 Responses for Equity Programme
This report provides a snapshot of the research undertaken and published by members of the IDRC-supported CORE programme. It sets out the main themes addressed by the research in relation […]
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Story of change
Strengthening food security in Pakistan during the Covid-19 pandemic
Summary Pakistan is facing numerous socio-economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, including on food security. Food insecurity, which is a long-standing issue, has become more visible since the pandemic. Covid-19 […]
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Story of change
Building safer and more sustainable food systems in Peru
summary The Covid-19 pandemic has aggravated the food insecurity situation of people living in Latin American cities. In Peru, the most vulnerable are facing great difficulties in accessing food, while […]
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Learning Guide
Learning from responsiveness to a rapidly evolving context: IDRC’s Covid-19 Responses for Equity programme
Overview This report summarises key institutional lessons that emerged from a Learning Journey commissioned by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) for its Covid-19 Responses for Equity (CORE) programme. Learning […]
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Story of change
Improving the fiscal policy response to Covid-19 in Pakistan
summary The Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions have had profound socioeconomic impacts worldwide. Governments have been faced with responding urgently to mitigate such effects, especially for the most vulnerable. Covid-19 […]
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Research for Policy and Practice Report
Why Covid-19 recovery must be gender-responsive
Foreword The Covid-19 crisis is different from previous crises and has hit women and gender minority communities hardest. Globally, women lost 46 million jobs whereas men lost 57 million in […]
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Learning Guide
Mutual learning for policy impact: Insights from CORE. Adapting research methods in the context of Covid-19
Background On 25 November 2021, the CORE Knowledge Translation Services team at the Institute of Development Studies, UK, hosted an online clinic session to facilitate the sharing of experiences and […]
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Learning Guide
Mutual learning for policy impact: Insights from CORE. Shaping policy and practice with intersectional gender responsive evidence (in the context of Covid-19)
Background On the 19 and 20 October 2021, the Institute of Development Studies hosted an online dialogue which aimed to enhance efforts to inform and influence policy, management, and practice […]
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Rapid Review
Research initiatives with Southern partners on the impacts of Covid-19
Question Identify rapid response research initiatives that are responding to the economic and social impacts of Covid-19. Identify any reported impact and lessons learned on approach. Summary This review aimed […]
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Learning Guide
Mutual Learning for Policy Impact: Insights from CORE. Sharing Experience and Learning on Approaches to Influence Policy and Practice
Background On 23 June 2021, Southern Voice and the Institute of Development Studies co-hosted an online dialogue which aimed to enhance efforts to inform and influence policy by sharing learning […]