Research

The program has opened up opportunities for direct communication and relation with research institutions, businesses, universities, and media as they touch on areas of interest to them.

The program has been quite successful in this regard and we shall seek to deepen our work with these actors through a structured relationship and assist in building up the required analytical capabilities to ensure that research continues to inform development policies and strategies. Our specific research focus includes:

 Conduct and synthesize research to inform national policies and programs with evidence. We analyze existing data and policy and program environments, undertake in-depth work focused on specific themes and sectors, and conduct comparative multisector data analyses to ensure that decision-makers have the evidence they need to formulate and evaluate effective environment and development policies.

 Bring evidence directly to decision-makers in clear, usable formats. ECAS goes beyond the typical research dissemination model to provide direct technical assistance to our stakeholders and partners who need them.

 Connect researchers and end-users at national and regional levels by working hand-in-hand with decision-makers providing technical assistance, we know the kinds of evidence they want and need. WE achieve this by involvement in, and partnership with, key networks and organizations.

 Build research and policy implementation capacity of policymakers, civil society organizations, and other end-users of research outcomes to understand the value of research evidence in program design and implementation. We attain this through advisories and training workshops.

We also strengthen the capacity and skills of researchers and knowledge intermediaries in conducting systematic reviews and synthesis of evidence, policy analyses, scenario building, and forecasting through training workshops, seminars, and internships.