Why strengthening the linkages between research and practice is important: learning from Young Lives

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Over the last decade, there has been increasing debate around how to most effectively use research evidence to inform policy processes. A two-year study led by Young Lives set out to identify challenges and opportunities for translating research into policy and practice in the area of child poverty and child protection. On the basis of two case studies – one focusing on orphanhood and vulnerability in Ethiopia and the other on children’s work in Andhra Pradesh, India – the team developed a co...

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Authors: Crivello, G; Murray, H

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Reviewed (other)
• Publisher: Young Lives Publisher's website
• Series: Young Lives Policy Brief
• Publication date: 2012-01-01
• Paper number: 19
• Language: English
• Keywords: research into practice; Ethiopia; India
• Subjects: Social policy & social work; Evaluation of social policies,programmes and practice; Development and Refugees (see also Sociology); Sociology; Children and youth; Poverty