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How can a rethink of lessons from field experiments inform future research in transparency, participation and accountability?

Theories of change in the field of transparency, participation and accountability are overly optimistic, says Jonathan Fox, director of the Accountability Research Center, American University. In this guest blog, Jonathan draws on evidence from recent field experiments to highlight the issues involved in assessing the narrow theories of change of 'low dose' interventions. He makes a case for a 'reality check' and looking at diverse change strategies.

Improving the delivery of direct benefit transfers in India

Seminar 21 June 2019 New Delhi, India Shruti Viswanathan will present findings from recent studies that unpack the implementation and impact challenges of these transfers.

Lead evaluation specialist, 3ie

Posted on: 6 June 2019 Jobs

3ie is seeking a highly-qualified individual to lead on areas of research transparency and replication, provide technical and management leadership of evidence programmes support for impact evaluations, synthesis and other evidence programmes. Key responsibilities will also include supporting preparation of proposals for fundraising, writing program documents, reviewing grant proposals, quality assuring 3ie-funded studies, among others. The position can be based out of New Delhi or for exceptional candidates, in Washington, DC. The deadline for submitting applications is 28 June 2019.

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Improving and sustaining livelihoods through group-based interventions: mapping the evidence

Evidence gap map 3ie

2019 This evidence gap map report describes existing and missing evidence on the effects of livelihoods interventions provided through groups in rural India.

Does incorporating participation and accountability improve development outcomes? Meta-analysis and framework synthesis

Systematic review 3ie

2019 This systematic review by Waddington, Sonnenfeld and colleagues examined high-quality evidence from 35 citizen engagement programmes in low- and middle-income countries.

Improving and sustaining livelihoods through group-based interventions: mapping the evidence

Evidence gap map 3ie

2019 This evidence gap map report describes existing and missing evidence on the effects of livelihoods interventions provided through groups in rural India.

Does incorporating participation and accountability improve development outcomes? Meta-analysis and framework synthesis

Systematic review 3ie

2019 This systematic review by Waddington, Sonnenfeld and colleagues examined high-quality evidence from 35 citizen engagement programmes in low- and middle-income countries.

Increasing HIV testing demand among Kenyan truck drivers and female sex workers

Impact evaluation 3ie

2019

In this impact evaluation report, authors evaluated whether making HIV self-test kits available as a testing option at North Star Alliance roadside wellness clinics in Kenya and advertising via SMS

Impacts of community stakeholder engagement interventions in Ugandan oil extractives

Impact evaluation 3ie

2019 In this impact evaluation report, authors evaluated the effectiveness of multistakeholder forums in improving accountability to communities affected by the extractives industry in western Uganda.

Improving the delivery of direct benefit transfers in India

Seminar 21 June 2019 New Delhi, India Shruti Viswanathan will present findings from recent studies that unpack the implementation and impact challenges of these transfers.

23 - 25

October 2019

Bonn, Germany

Call for papers: 19th Global Development Conference

Conferences 23 - 25 October 2019 Bonn, Germany The Global Development Network (GDN) is hosting its 19th Global Development Conference, Knowledge for Sustainable Development: the Research-Policy Nexus in Bonn, Germany from 23-25 October 2019. This conference will focus on the research-policy interface in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals.

18 - 20

October 2019

London, UK

Systematic review and meta-analysis seminar

Capacity development 18 - 20 October 2019 London, UK Stats Camp is conducting a three-day intermediate course on systematic reviewing and conducting a meta-analysis using R. This course will include a practical and hands on approach to conducting reviews by combining lectures with practice material designed to enable participants to conduct future meta-analyses.

Lead evaluation specialist, 3ie

Posted on: 6 June 2019 Jobs

3ie is seeking a highly-qualified individual to lead on areas of research transparency and replication, provide technical and management leadership of evidence programmes support for impact evaluations, synthesis and other evidence programmes. Key responsibilities will also include supporting preparation of proposals for fundraising, writing program documents, reviewing grant proposals, quality assuring 3ie-funded studies, among others. The position can be based out of New Delhi or for exceptional candidates, in Washington, DC. The deadline for submitting applications is 28 June 2019.

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Research associate, 3ie, Washington, DC

Posted on: 28 May 2019 Jobs

3ie is seeking a research associate to work on a variety of research tasks, including impact evaluations, scoping reports, replication and support evidence gap map production. Key responsibilities also include supporting the management of 3ie's Impact Evaluation Repository, membership and program and grant administration, in addition to support for business development activities. This is a great opportunity for those with strong research, analytic and communication skills to get first-hand experience in evaluation and synthesis work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

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Evaluation specialist or senior evaluation specialist, 3ie

Posted on: 24 May 2019 Jobs

3ie is seeking one or more individuals to provide technical and management leadership of and support for impact evaluations, synthesis and other evidence programmes. Key responsibilities will also include supporting preparation of proposals for fundraising, writing program documents, reviewing grant proposals, quality assuring 3ie-funded studies, among others. The position can be based out of New Delhi or Washington, DC. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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Policy, advocacy and impact editorial associate, 3ie, New Delhi

Posted on: 26 April 2019 Jobs

3ie is seeking an associate to manage editorial production of all of 3ie’s evidence and advocacy documents and other products. The associate will also provide information and management support to projects led by the policy, advocacy and communication team, and contribute to donor reporting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

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