The prime objective
of R&AP and brining knowledge
workers together is to develop a learning
exchange process, which would benefit
their area of work. Other objective
includes:
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Understand
Development Perspectives
Exchange of development perspectives
in terms of issues, strategies
adopted and how ICTs are playing
a role in solving some of
the issues. |
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Share
Innovative tools and technology
for knowledge sharing
Exchange of innovative soft
wares/technologies developed
and possibility of replicating
them according to local needs.
Making available innovative
and appropriate technology
rather than reinventing them
again |
| • |
Develop Knowledge
Networks
Understanding various processes
of knowledge sharing and develop
knowledge networks among grassroots
communities for ongoing exchange
of knowledge sharing. |
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Peer to Peer M&E
of ongoing projects
Encourage peer to peer monitoring
and evaluation of ongoing projects
through the knowledge workers
apart from the funding agencies
for critical analysis of the
impacts. |
| • |
Encourage voicing
at International and National
Policy dialogues
Creating awareness about the
larger dialogue for implementation
of Information Society |
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New Learning Tools
Learning histories; realising
mistakes, adding value, looking
towards new methodologies; improving
upon the processes are a part
of the learning process. |
The research programmes at R&AP
are organised in five closely linked
multidisciplinary teams. We also
host a growing number of international,
multi-partner research projects.
Through collaborative ways of working
we aim to establish creative and
equal partnerships in which research
agendas can be driven by Southern
perspectives.
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Globalisation:
focusing on the dynamics of
the global environment in
which the private sector investment
and growth necessary for poverty
reduction are situated. |
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Governance:
focusing on the politics
of state engagement and
public action in developing
countries.
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| • |
Knowledge, Technology
and Society:
exploring how science and technology
can improve the livelihoods
and well-being of poor people,
and promote greater social justice. |
| • |
Participation, Power
and Social Change:
looking at how and where participation
by citizens can make a difference
to questions of social justice
and development. |
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Vulnerability and
Poverty Reduction:
improving the understanding
of vulnerability, and designing
effective means of addressing
it, as a central component of
poverty reduction. |
