Summary This project, led by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), focuses on the effects of the socioeconomic crisis created by the Covid-19 pandemic on informal women workers […]
Learnings
Learning Guide
Designing surveys and analysing results from a gender perspective in economic research
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]