AfriAlliance overview (Water Europe Project)Water Europe
The main objective of AfriAlliance is for African and European stakeholders to work together in the areas of water and climate innovation, research, policy and capacity development in order to enhance the preparedness of Africa for climate change challenges.
EIB: Stimulating Investment in water innovationEIP Water
The European Investment Bank EIB presents challenges for financing innovation development in the water sector and potential instruments / mechanisms for doing so.
1st EIP Water Conference: Innovative bottom-up project development for Indian...EIP Water
The European Business and Technology Center (EBTC) in India works in four sectors: Biotech, Energy, Environment and Transport. It has four offices: Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru. The EBTC works complementarily with existing EU efforts in India.
Briefing Australian Water Association on EIP WaterEIP Water
On 15 July 2015 the EIP Water briefed members of the Australian Water Association (AWA) on water challenges in Europe, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the activities, priorities and objectives of the EIP Water as well as the role of innovation in the EU water sector.
AfriAlliance overview (Water Europe Project)Water Europe
The main objective of AfriAlliance is for African and European stakeholders to work together in the areas of water and climate innovation, research, policy and capacity development in order to enhance the preparedness of Africa for climate change challenges.
EIB: Stimulating Investment in water innovationEIP Water
The European Investment Bank EIB presents challenges for financing innovation development in the water sector and potential instruments / mechanisms for doing so.
1st EIP Water Conference: Innovative bottom-up project development for Indian...EIP Water
The European Business and Technology Center (EBTC) in India works in four sectors: Biotech, Energy, Environment and Transport. It has four offices: Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru. The EBTC works complementarily with existing EU efforts in India.
Briefing Australian Water Association on EIP WaterEIP Water
On 15 July 2015 the EIP Water briefed members of the Australian Water Association (AWA) on water challenges in Europe, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the activities, priorities and objectives of the EIP Water as well as the role of innovation in the EU water sector.
Advisory Group Meeting Fairview Hotel, Nairobi 21 & 22nd May, 2009PiLNAfrica
This presentation to the Advisory Group discusses key problems experienced in higher education in Africa. It further highlights how OER's can assist in alleviating some of the problems as well as OER Africa's proposed activities in this regard.
Smart H20 - turning data into business intelligence toolEIP Water
THE SmartH2O PROJECT
Our vision
- Water efficiency requires new business link between utilities and their customers
Our mission
1. Turn water consumption smart meter data into a business intelligence tool
2. Help water utilities predicting water demand and optimize network operations and water production
3. Foster behavioral change of water consumers towards a more sustainable society
The Agri-water Share Fair was held on the 3rd February 2011 on the ILRI Campus, Ethiopia. It was organised by the International Water Management Institute with support from Peter Ballantyne, ILRI and Nadia Manning-Thomas, CGIAR ICT-KM/ILRI.
Developing a sustainable OER ecosystem in HEcetisli
This presentation was for the Open Ed conference 2010. It was to examine the sustainability issues in UKOER projects and to develop a sustainable OER ecosystem in HE
Discussion of research uptake and impact activities and reflections from our work on unsafe abortions in Zambia: ESRC DFID Poverty Alleviation ConferenceTuesday 9 September 2014
Advisory Group Meeting Fairview Hotel, Nairobi 21 & 22nd May, 2009PiLNAfrica
This presentation to the Advisory Group discusses key problems experienced in higher education in Africa. It further highlights how OER's can assist in alleviating some of the problems as well as OER Africa's proposed activities in this regard.
Smart H20 - turning data into business intelligence toolEIP Water
THE SmartH2O PROJECT
Our vision
- Water efficiency requires new business link between utilities and their customers
Our mission
1. Turn water consumption smart meter data into a business intelligence tool
2. Help water utilities predicting water demand and optimize network operations and water production
3. Foster behavioral change of water consumers towards a more sustainable society
The Agri-water Share Fair was held on the 3rd February 2011 on the ILRI Campus, Ethiopia. It was organised by the International Water Management Institute with support from Peter Ballantyne, ILRI and Nadia Manning-Thomas, CGIAR ICT-KM/ILRI.
Developing a sustainable OER ecosystem in HEcetisli
This presentation was for the Open Ed conference 2010. It was to examine the sustainability issues in UKOER projects and to develop a sustainable OER ecosystem in HE
Discussion of research uptake and impact activities and reflections from our work on unsafe abortions in Zambia: ESRC DFID Poverty Alleviation ConferenceTuesday 9 September 2014
Planning for impact: Basic communication strategiesODI_Webmaster
This presentation from Jeff Knezovich of the Overseas Development Institute was given at a workshop held on research packaging at ESRF in Tanzania in August 2008. It was prepared for the Micro-level Perspectives of Growth project currently being undertaken by the University of Dar es Salaam Department of Economics. More information on the project can be found at http://www.esrftz.org/mlpg
The Use of Evidence in Policy Development and Implementation: Constraints and...Peter Edwards
A talk given by Dr. Stella Mascarenhas-Keyes of the Research Impact Unit, Department for Education, at the Leeds Social Sciences Institute Seminar "The Use of Evidence in Policy Making?" on 22 Oct 2010 at the University of Leeds.
The Use of Evidence in Policy Making: Practice and ProspectsPeter Edwards
A talk given by Prof. Ian Sanderson, Director of Research in the Faculty of Business and Law,
Leeds Metropolitan University at the Leeds Social Sciences Institute Seminar "The Use of Evidence in Policy Making?" on 22 Oct 2010 at the University of Leeds.
The 5TOI 4EWAS project will focus on Targeted Open Innovation in energy, water and agriculture societal challenges through a balanced innovation-friendly ecosystem in the Southern Mediterranean Neighbourhood (SMN) based on quintuple helix and NEXUS approach.
This paper will explore the new approaches to research and innovations in Africa and focus on the potential of open science in sustainable and innovative research. The paper will further evaluate notable open science initiatives in Africa including the EIFL/CARLIGH open access project in Ghana and make suggestions on how to address the implementation challenges of open science practices, particularly how to equip researchers and scientists with skills and incentives to practice open science
The Circular Economy 100 is a programme that will bring together 100 corporations together with emerging innovators and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over an initial 1000-day innovation period
Trans-disciplinary science to impact tropical forest landscapes - Jeff Sayer, University of British Columbia. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Theory-Based Approaches for Assessing the Impact of Integrated Systems Research - Brian Belcher, Royal Roads University. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Challenges and opportunities for using remote sensing data - Kathy Baylis, University of California, Santa Barbara. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Reviewing the evidence on implementation and long-term impact of integrated landscape approaches - James Reed, CIFOR. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Some musings on evaluating the impacts of integrated systems research - Karl Hughes, PIM. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
What makes impact research challenging? What have been done so far? Results from CGIAR research - Natalia Estrada Carmona. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Use of Qualitative Approaches for Impact Assessments of Integrated Systems Research: Our Experience - Monica Biradavolu, SPIA. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
FTA’s experience in measuring impacts of research on integrated systems - Vincent Gitz, FTA. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Measuring the impact of integrated systems research
Panel Speakers: Vincent Gitz, Natalia Estrada Estrada Carmona, Monica Biradavolu and Karl Hughes. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Why does OneCGIAR need Integrated Systems Research? - Holger Meinke, University of Tasmania & ISDC. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Agronomic advances for understanding soil health
By Job Kihara, Agronomist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Innovations in soil health monitoring for nature and people
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 28, 2021
Innovations in Soil Health Monitoring: Combining Systematic Field Assessments with Spectroscopy and Earth Observation
By Leigh Ann Winowiecki, WLE/CIFOR-ICRAF
Innovations in soil health monitoring for nature and people
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 28, 2021
By Padmaja Ravula
Senior Scientist – Sociologist, Gender and Nutrition Research
Global Research Program: Enabling Systems Transformation Cluster: Gender and Youth
Securing inclusive land restoration
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 25, 2021
By Ermias Betemariam, Land Health Scientist, World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Securing inclusive land restoration
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 25, 2021
By Deepa Joshi, Gender, Youth and Inclusion Lead, WLE (IWMI)
Securing inclusive land restoration
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 25, 2021
By Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director, EAT Forum & Senior Scientist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Boosting synergies and managing trade-offs in food systems
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 21, 2021
Sustainable management of commons to boost synergies: A case study on India
By Wei Zhang, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Boosting synergies and managing trade-offs in food systems
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 21, 2021
Building climate resilience across scales
participatory – farmer-led – community action
By Sander Zwart, IWMI
Managing water for climate adaptation and mitigation
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 19, 2021
Lessons learnt towards building pathways for innovation: India
By Apoorve Khandelwal, CEEW India
Innovation investment for impact
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 14, 2021
Mining the Gaps: Mapping The Research on Small Farms in the Global South
By Jaron Porciello, Cornell University
Innovation investment for impact
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 14, 2021
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
WRC’s strategic approach to research uptake for impact and the WRC knowledge tree
1. The WRC’s approach to research uptake and the
WRC Knowledge Tree
Inga Jacobs
12 – 13 March 2014
Lombardy Hotel, Pretoria
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WRC Vision
To have highly informed water decision-making through science
and technology at all levels, in all stakeholder groups, and
innovative water solutions through research and development for
South Africa, Africa and the world.
3. Knowledge dissemination and uptake
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Knowledge dissemination and ensuring better
uptake of water science is central to all WRC
activities. Initiatives/products include:
Reference group system
Technical, Policy and Ministerial Briefs
Lesson plans
Workshops, conferences, dialogues
Knowledge dissemination and sharing networks
Water Wheel
Videos, press releases
Impact studies
Technical manuals and guidelines
WRC 101 courses…
4. The medium term results for specific beneficiaries that
are a logical consequence of achieving specific outputs
The long term developmental results at a societal level that is
the logical consequence of achieving specific outcomes
The final products, or goods and services
produced for delivery
The processes or actions that use a
range of inputs to produce the desired
outputs and ultimately outcomes
The resources that contribute
to the production and
delivery of outputs
Guiding frameworks
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Figure 3. Government Guide to Outcome Approach, May 2010 (Source: www.thepresidency.gov.za)
IMPACTS
OUTCOMES
OUTPUTS
ACTIVITIES
INPUTS
What we aim to change?
What we wish to achieve
What we produce or deliver
What we do
What we use to do the work
5. Re-orientating our focus away from only
end products to process as well
Impact - the demonstrable contribution that excellent
research makes to society and the economy (academic,
economic, societal); recorded or otherwise auditable
occasion of influence from academic research on another
actor or organisation.
Uptake – the process where research findings enter the
domains of intended but also unintended audiences; 'the
process of becoming aware of and accessing research
outputs, and the institutions, policies, systems and
mechanisms supporting this process'.
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6. The way in which impact is viewed at
the WRC
Strategic:
WRC Knowledge Tree
Institutional:
Impact/Outcome-based
indicators
Functional:
WRC Projects
8. Transformation and redress
Growing PDI involvement/leadership in projects, as well
as helping to promote development through the
reduction of poverty and inequality in South Africa
Example: Extending a hand to extension officers
WRC-funded research had determined that the current level of training presented by
tertiary organisations to extension workers for the tasks that they have to perform on
irrigation schemes is inappropriate in the majority of cases. This formed the basis for this
project, which developed and interactively tested learning material for the capacitating of
extensionists in the promotion of efficient use of irrigation water by smallholder farmers.
Example: Growing PDI research leadership
Increase in the number of PDI project leaders in research projects
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9. Sustainable development solutions
Providing sustainable development solutions that have had positive
effects on the environment, economy and society including:
protection of water resources, optimal water use, equity between
generations, current equitable access, environmental integration and
good governance
Example: Tackling food insecurity and malnutrition
In an important WRC study the nutritional water productivity of foodstuffs was
determined. The result is an index for a given food product that includes nutrient-
based output per unit water use. This knowledge can be used to promote the
production of those food products that may contribute to closing the nutrient gaps in
vulnerable communities while simultaneously leaving a sustainable water footprint.
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10. Informing policy and decision-making
Appropriate evidence-based knowledge generated to guide
decision-making, influencing the development of policy,
practice or service provision, shaping legislation, altering
behaviour, contributing to the understanding of policy issues,
reframing debates
Example: State of Non-Revenue Water
.
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11. Human Capital Development in the
water and science sectors
Evidence of support to train students or to train and mentor
new research leaders.
Example: Supporting SA’s future engineers
The WRC became the main sponsor of the Aqualibrium Schools Water Competition,
hosted by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE). The competition,
which celebrated its ninth year in 2012, tasks school teams to design a model water
distribution network, to distribute three litres of water equally between three points on
a grid using two different diameter pipes and connection pieces.
Example: Support to 494 students in 2013/14 financial year
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12. New products and services for economic
development
Contribution to job creation, economic development through
the development of innovations
Example: Managing olive industry wastewater
The latest WRC project developed a scaled-up system through the construction and
commissioning of a dedicated containerised wastewater treatment plant and research
facility on-site at Buffet Olives farm, in the Western Cape. The plant, a stand-alone
skid-mounted, end-of-pipe system, served as a demonstration model for
commercialisation and roll-out to other farms.
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13. Key questions for discussion
• When should impact and uptake be evaluated?
Timing of evaluating research impact presents
a challenge.
• With whom does the responsibility of impact
lie? The researcher vs the funder?
• Contribution is as hard to measure as
attribution.
• Does/should a research impact constitute a
change in outputs, activities or social
outcomes as a result of that influence? Uptake
is a lot of things that do not have to be
measured - but should be understood.
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