Understanding networks: The functions of research policy networks

Author(s)
Mendizabal, E.
Publication language
English
Pages
32pp
Date published
01 Oct 2006
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Networks

We know that networks matter for international development. ODI is interested in learning more about how networks can help CSOs use evidence to influence policy processes. Evidence shows that networks are growing in number in developing countries, and between developing and developed countries. Increasingly, donors fund networked projects in different countries to draw on different skills and views. However, it seems that we know little about what makes networks work.