Collaboration
A Revolution in Science Collaboration?
A new era of scientific collaboration demands new measures and models for gauging its effectiveness.
Review
Tag: Research & Development
Measurement & Evaluation
Our Opportunity for More Data-Driven Nonprofit Program Evaluation
To accelerate the ethical use of sensitive data, governments and universities are setting up new systems to give secure access to their researchers. However, if they want to be able to evaluate the full range of social service programs, they also need to make this data is useful to nonprofits.
Environment
The Investment Gap that Threatens the Planet
To prevent drastic climate change, philanthropists must invest more in nascent solutions ignored by traditional capital markets.
sponsored
The Digital Future of Canadian Philanthropy
Why philanthropists should embrace digital innovation with a focus on social research and development.
sponsored
Out of the Lab and into the Frontline
How embracing uncertainty can help cultivate Canada’s social R&D ecosystem.
Collaboration
Sharing Is Daring
Sage Bionetworks is transforming the culture of biomedical research with open-source methods.
Measurement & Evaluation
The Generalizability Puzzle
Rigorous impact evaluations tell us a lot about the world, not just the particular contexts in which they are conducted. Open access to this article is made possible by MIT.
Measurement & Evaluation
Caught in a Fake Debate
Finding solutions for the global poor need not require choosing between theory and decision making. Good evaluations focus on both.
Economic Development
Cash as Capital
To fulfill the promise of cash transfers, we need to double down on investment in research.
Cities
Nonelected Community Representatives
Community-based organizations play a larger role in deciding development projects than local politicians.